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Martinsville, VA · October 11, 2016

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October 11, 2016 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on October 11, 2016, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Danny Turner presiding. Council Members present included Danny Turner, Jennifer Bowles, Gene Teague, Mark Stroud and Sharon Brooks Hodge. Staff present included City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, City Attorney Eric Monday, Clerk of Council Karen Roberts, Finance Director Linda Conover, and Police Chief Sean Dunn. Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and advised Council would go into Closed Session beginning at 7:00 PM. In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, and as amended) and upon a motion by Council Member Hodge, seconded by Council Member Stroud, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Vice Mayor Bowles, aye; Council Member Stroud, aye; Council Member Hodge, aye; Council Member Teague, aye; and Mayor Turner, aye. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A) Appointments to boards and commissions as authorized by Subsection1, and (B) Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, attorneys or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, as authorized by Subsection 7. Mayor Turner stated that Council would recess from closed session and would reconvene at the end of the Council meeting. Following the invocation by Vice Mayor Bowles and Pledge to the American Flag, Mayor Turner welcomed everyone to the meeting. Hear a proclamation read designating October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Martinsville – Vice Mayor Bowles read the proclamation. Patricia Via was presented the proclamation along with two City logo caps. Ms. Via, a seven year breast cancer survivor said that the local foundation was organized in memory of her mother. Fundraising efforts this past year paid for fifty mammograms for local women. The Martinsville foundation also won $50,000 in funding at Lewis Gale hospital for anyone wishing to be tested for the BRCA1 gene. Ms. Via introduced other members of the foundation who were present at the meeting. Since 2012, the foundation has raised over $97,000. Vice Mayor Bowles thanked Via for her work and for providing armbands for local high school athletes so they can show support. Council Member Stroud asked how citizens wishing to be screened would proceed. Via said all contact information could be found on the website www.mlccancerfoundation.org. October 11, 2016 Consider approval of minutes from the September 26, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting and the September 27, 2016 Council Meeting – Council Member Hodge made a motion to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Bowles with a 5-0 Council vote in favor. Mayor Turner stated that one of his comments was misquoted and needed to be corrected. The Clerk of Council made note of the correction. Hodge made a motion to approve the minutes as amended; Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members in favor. Presentation of proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day 2016 – Council Member Hodge read the proclamation that will be signed and mailed to the Extra Mile Foundation. October 11, 2016 Consider adoption of a resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a regional transportation district for the New River-Roanoke-Southside region – City Manager Towarnicki summarized Senator Stanley’s attendance at the previous meeting and the information he provided. In an August meeting, it was discussed how I-73 can move forward and ideas were discussed how other locations operate with a transportation authority. He stated that it will be hard to receive any additional state funding. Council Member Hodge said concerns have been raised that local public transportation has been “lacking” and if I-73 fails she asked could the City use those funds raised to expand other public transportation. Towarnicki said to his knowledge that could be an option but he would check into it to be sure. Hodge said she wants to be sure that local transportation be considered before I-73. Council Member Teague said he feels strongly that a Martinsville representative should have a seat on the transportation board. Vice Mayor Bowles said she had reservations previously about whether the funds would go towards I73 and she hopes that the board will monitor that. Mayor Turner said benefits include the bypass on the Western end of the county and the opportunity to tie into the loop around Greensboro. Council Member Stroud confirmed that another RADAR bus would be added later this year. Council Member Teague made a motion to approve the resolution as presented; Vice Mayor Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor. October 11, 2016 Hear an update from West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board – Lisa Fultz shared statistics with Council regarding first quarter 2016 Workforce traffic count, locality of residence, reason for visits, request for referrals, individuals in training and credentials attained, and employer services. She pointed out that most visitors are there for unemployment benefit claims or use of the resource room. The resource room is set up with computers, is handicap accessible and staff works well with anyone with a language barrier. Residents are provided with basic resume assistance, job matching account creation, information on workshops, assistance on job application, etc. at no cost. The office is located at 233 West Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville. WIOA funding is focused on higher paying, permanent positions. Facebook has been vital in reaching people in areas of open positions. Fultz explained the Youth Employment Services program. She appeals to those organizations and individuals that work closely with area youth to help WIB become less governmental and more focused on relating to the new generation. Fultz detailed ride solutions including ride share and said additional information and applications can be found online. The Martinsville center offers extended hours on Tuesday until 7:00pm, traditional hours are 8:30-5:00. She welcomes input and suggestions from Council on the local plan. October 11, 2016 Consider approval of consent agenda – City Manager Towarnicki explained what the reappropriations include. Finance Director Conover said those items listed should be all reappropriations needed and audit should be complete by November 30, 2016. Council Member Teague made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; Council Member Stroud seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. October 11, 2016 Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Stroud said his hip replacement surgery went well and he appreciates all the well wishes and prayers. Council Member Teague said he and others attended VML sessions – splitting sessions between him, Bowles, Hodge and Towarnicki so they could receive maximum information. He said it was a good way to see what other localities are dealing with and an opportunity to network. Vice Mayor Bowles congratulated Teague who is now a member of the VML executive committee. Bowles attended the Vice Presidential debate to network and advocate on behalf of the City. Teague said they discussed lottery proceeds for localities; Council Member Hodge added that the discussion was to delay the decision for a year but to request a JLARC review now. She confirmed that there is interest from other localities. Mayor Turner had asked Towarnicki and October 11, 2016 the Tourism Office to declare Martinsville an accommodating city in case of emergency during the hurricane the week before. Turner said Governor Pence has agreed to sign some of the pink Martinsville hats that will be donated to the Cancer society for auction. Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki shared that Martinsville received a Gold Level award from Stairway to Success, which will be presented to the school system. Business from the Floor (not televised) – Ural Harris of 217 Stewart Street says he was asked about traffic on Peters Street where cars are parking on both sides and causing trouble for moving traffic. He asked that Chief Dunn and the Traffic Commission take a look at this location. City Manager Towarnicki said there might need to be signage to prevent parking in specific areas of the street. Council Member Hodge says that Sunday is especially troublesome. Council reconvened to closed session. At the conclusion of Closed Session, each returning member of Council certified that (1) only public business matters exempt from open meeting requirements were discussed in said Closed Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed, or considered during the Session. A motion was made by Bowles, seconded by Teague, with the following 5-0 recorded vote in favor to return to Open Session: Council Member Teague, aye; Council Member Stroud, aye; Mayor Turner, aye; Vice Mayor Bowles, aye; Council Member Hodge, aye. There being no further business, a motion was made by Teague to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Bowles with all Council Members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 955pm. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Karen Roberts Danny Turner Clerk of Council Mayor

Agenda

AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Council Chambers – Municipal Building 7:00 pm Closed Session 7:30 pm Regular Session Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:00 pm --Closed Session Items to be considered in Closed Session, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Title 2.2, Chapter 37—Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3711(A)—Closed Meetings, the following: A. Appointments to Boards and Commissions as authorized by Subsection 1. B. Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, attorneys or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, as authorized by Subsection 7. 7:30—Regular Session Invocation & Pledge to the American Flag- Vice Mayor Bowles 1. Consider approval of minutes of the September 26, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting and the September 27, 2016 Council Meeting. (2 mins) 2. Presentation of proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day 2016 (5 mins) 3. Consider adoption of a resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a regional transportation district for the New River-Roanoke-Southside region (20 mins) 4. Hear an update from West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board (15 mins) 5. Consider approval of consent agenda (2 mins) 6. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes) 7. Comments by City Manager. (5 minutes) 8. Business from the Floor (not televised) This section of the Council meeting provides citizens the opportunity to discuss matters, which are not listed on the printed agenda. Thus, any person wishing to bring a matter to Council’s attention under this Section of the agenda should: (1) come to the podium and state name and address; (2) state the matter that they wish to discuss and what action they would like for Council to take; (3) limit remarks to five minutes; (4) refrain from making any personal references or accusations of a factually false and/or malicious nature. Persons who violate these guidelines will be ruled out of order by the presiding officer and will be asked to leave the podium. Persons who refuse to comply with the direction of the presiding officer may be removed from the chambers. City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: October 11, 2016 Item No: 1. Department: Clerk of Council Issue: Consider approval of minutes from September 26, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting and September 27, 2016 Council Meeting. Summary: None Attachments: September 26, 2016 Neighborhood Meeting September 27, 2016 Council Meeting minutes Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented. September 26, 2016 Martinsville City Council toured the Druid Hills and Uptown areas on September 26, 2016 beginning at 5:30pm. Those present for the tour were Council Member Teague, Mayor Turner, Vice Mayor Bowles and Council Member Hodge. Council Member Stroud were absent from the tour. Staff present included City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Property Maintenance Deputy Fire Marshall Andy Powers, Property Maintenance Inspector Mark Price, and Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox. Mickey Powell of the Martinsville Bulletin was also present for the tour. The tour traveled through Roanoke and Aaron Streets, noting possible parking and storage of vehicles and a parked tractor on the street. They visited the burned American warehouse site on Aaron Street and noted litigation was still ongoing related to the insurance settlement. The tour traveled to the former Plant 4 site and discussed Brownfield grant possibilities. Attendees then toured Maple Street to Druid Lane to review a property maintenance complaint, noting that it was placarded with a reinspection date the end of the week. They looked at issues on Corn Tassel Train, Susan Lane and Jefferson Circle also then returned to the municipal building around 6:20pm The Druid Hills and Uptown Neighborhood Meeting was held at Patrick Henry Elementary School, 1810 East Church Street, Martinsville, VA beginning at 7:30 PM, with Mayor Danny Turner presiding and Council Members present including: Council Member Teague, Vice Mayor Bowles and Council Member Hodge. Staff present: City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Clerk of Council Karen Roberts, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, City Attorney Eric Monday, Inspector Andy Powers, and Inspector Mark Price. Mayor Turner called the meeting to order. George Hairston of Hundley Street and another resident voiced concerns about dogs in the neighborhood that bark obsessively. City Attorney explained the ordinance regarding barking dogs and it would be up to Council Members to approve any changes. Hodge suggested asking Animal Control to frequent the neighborhood to witness the barking. Monday said the current ordinance does not provide a solution to the dogs barking throughout the day, it would require a change in the law. Hodge and Bowles made suggestions to offer the owner that may cut back on the barking. Resident commended the Police Department on resolving an issue of property neglect, including an unsanitary home, hungry children, too many people living in the home and drug activity at a neighborhood residence. Andy Powers summarized the property maintenance complaints and resolutions and detailed the neighborhood tour that looked at potential brownfield sights, Druid Lane and Susan Lane issues. Powers commended Mark Price for his persistence while being in the property maintenance department along with help from the Police Department. Vice Mayor Bowles made motion to adjourn the meeting, Council Member Hodge seconded the motion with all Council Members in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:06pm. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Karen Roberts Danny Turner Clerk of Council Mayor September 27, 2016 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on September 27, 2016, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Danny Turner presiding. Council Members present included Danny Turner, Jennifer Bowles, Gene Teague, and Sharon Brooks Hodge. Council Member Mark Stroud was absent. Staff present included City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, City Attorney Eric Monday, Clerk of Council Karen Roberts, Finance Director Linda Conover, and Police Chief Sean Dunn. Mayor Turner called the meeting to order. Following the invocation by Council Member Teague and Pledge to the American Flag, Mayor Turner welcomed everyone to the meeting. Consider approval of minutes from the September 13, 2016 Council Meeting – Hodge made a motion to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Bowles with a 4-0 Council vote in favor. Secretary of Commerce Todd Haymore – Mayor Turner welcomed Secretary Haymore. Haymore said his focus is on economic development to create more jobs and opportunities. He plans to focus heavily on rural Virginia and he looks forward to working with Council Members. Hear an update from Senator Bill Stanley regarding I-73 – Senator Stanley thanked Council Members for inviting him and provided history on the purpose behind the planning of I-73. I-73 would bring jobs and revenue to the area and the highway would pay for itself within ten years. He said that because of changes, he does not feel that I-73 will be expanded into the Henry County-Martinsville area unless the region takes action through the establishment of a regional transportation authority capable of generating funding through a sales tax add-on. There will need to be a decision made how to repurpose the money originally set for I-73. Hodge asked what the timeframe for construction would be if the tax was levied. Stanley said he believed it could take twenty years or less to complete. Teague confirmed that the eastern Henry County route is the one that has been altered. Stanley’s recommendation is to go back to the original plan following the bypass and feels that the road will not be built with the new route. Teague asked about the elimination of the B-POL. Stanley said he does not foresee the B-POL going away. Teague asked if a regional authority agreement would need to be approved before the City could charge an additional tax to cover the cost of construction. Mayor Turner said he and Vice Mayor Bowles talked to Secretary Haymore about the B-POL and he also feels it makes no sense why Henry County continues to support the alternative I- 73 eastern route around the County. Teague says the road needs to be built and he fully supports the original route if that is what is needed to make the construction happen. Once the draft proposal is complete, Stanley would send a copy to Council by early 2017. Teague asked if Roanoke had approved the draft. Towarnicki said the draft would go to Roanoke September 27, 2016 Council early October for consideration. Stanley stated that I-73 is alive and well regardless of previous reports that the project was dead. September 27, 2016 Hear an overview of the September 26, 2016 Druid Hills/Uptown area Neighborhood Tour and Meeting – City Manager Towarnicki summarized the neighborhood tour and neighborhood meeting at Patrick Henry Elementary School of the Druid Hills and Uptown area. Two citizens expressed concern about barking dogs. City Attorney Monday said if a dog outdoors barks for 15 minutes or longer then that is a violation of the noise ordinance. Presentation of proclamation recognizing October, 2016 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Council Member Hodge read the proclamation and Mayor Turner presented the proclamation to Warren Rogers, CAFV Director. Rogers thanked Council for the recognition and said he wished the organization did not need to exist however, 117 adults and 41 children have been served since January 1, 2016. The organization’s name has been changed to Southside Survivor Response Center. September 27, 2016 Hear comments and a presentation from Phil Hysell of National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA on Martinsville being recognized as a National Weather Service StormReady Community – Robert Scott, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City. He said Bob Phillips begun the application process along with J.R. Powell and T.J. Slaughter. Scott said it was Phillips dedication to the City that allowed the City to qualify as a StormReady City. Phil Hysell recognized those who helped make Martinsville StormReady and detailed what was involved in becoming qualified. StormReady was started in 1999. Martinsville met and exceeded the requirements needed to certify. Hysell said it was a privilege to work with both Scott and Phillips and said only 1/3 of the counties in the state have this recognition. Hysell also presented the city with a StormReady sign. Hear an update from Amanda Witt of the M-HC Chamber of Commerce regarding activities related to the City/C-PEG Small Business Development contract and the Community Business Launch project – Witt updated Council on the community business launch project StartUp Martinsville and said the last of those businesses will hold their grand opening on Friday. All businesses have done well since their opening and she thanked Council members for attending those openings and visiting the businesses after opening. She said funding has been secured on the second year of the program. TGIF season was successful. The Farmers Market did well. OctoberFest is Saturday October 1 from 11:00-4:00. Uptown Trick-or- Treating will be held on October 31. The George W. Lester fund was awarded to two City September 27, 2016 businesses. Hodge asked Witt to clarify the purpose of the planning grant and encouraged Witt to reach out to the CDC who is revitalizing property on the West End. Hear an update from David Hoback, Executive Director of West Piedmont Planning District Commission on the PDC’s regional strategic planning effort – Hoback provided historical background on the strategic planning efforts. West Piedmont Regional Summit will be Wednesday Oct 19, 2016 11:00-4:30pm at New College and will include a professional meeting facilitator. Hoback said the summit would only be as good as the people who participate. He will provide the City Manager with a list of people being invited and asked Council to advocate and encourage them to attend and would like Council to suggest others who would be beneficial but may have been left out. Consider comments developed by staff for submission to the Commission on Local Government related to the current annexation study – City Manager Towarnicki provided background on House Bill 945 and Senate Bill 309 approved during the 2016 General Assembly. He referred Council to documents that were added to the DropBox for their information. He read the comments that he and the City Attorney drafted and invited changes and suggestions from Council. Hodge suggested wording to include timing or sense of urgency to encourage results. Teague suggested the draft offer specific solutions to problems including the state providing more public safety funding and include language related to the creation of a dependent City. Hodge stated that she was more in favor of lifting the moratorium. Turner suggested that an independent City give up the right to annex and in return give up the BPOL tax. Teague disagreed with Turner’s reasoning. Bowles says she is in favor of Martinsville being able to annex. Hodge said she would rather fight for annexation rather than reversion. Towarnicki read a recap of the Commission on Local Government Annexation Study report. Towarnicki said he would draft those changes and send to them later this week. Consider approval of consent agenda – Towarnicki requested that both items be voted on separately. Teague made a motion to approve Item 1 of the consent agenda; Hodge seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. Teague made a motion to approve Item 2 of the consent agenda as presented; Hodge seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. September 27, 2016 Comments by members of City Council – Hodge said she traveled to Roanoke with Chief Dunn and Sheriff Draper to attend a Town Hall meeting to hear comments from people in South West Virginia and discuss grants available for community policing. She enjoyed the time to spend with the law enforcement officials and was able to discuss those proposals. Turner said the Police Department was commended at the neighborhood meeting on Monday. Comments by City Manager – Towarnicki shared that there is a large fishing tournament being held at Philpott Lake. They have asked that the Mayor and Vice Mayor attend and be recognized. The last community business launch grand opening for Southern Nosh will be Thursday September 29 at 4:30pm. Outstanding Military Veteran of the Year applications are available on the City website and due October 14, 2016. Once the nominations are submitted, a panel will choose a recipient who will be recognized. Martinsville Area Community Foundation’s annual community reception will be held October 6 at 6:30 so he needs to know which Council Members plan to attend. Business from the Floor (not televised) – Sophia Esdaile asked how the City Council members communicate with their constituents. Turner said by phone, email and says he personally visits uptown and attending events. Hodges says some citizens will also stop by their home and Bowles mentioned social media. Teague mentioned restaurants and grocery stores were also good places to communicate with people and said they will recognize Council Members and express concern. She serves on the Harvest Foundation Youth board and welcomes any suggestions Council could offer. Hodges said she would prefer to do that September 27, 2016 individually instead of publicly. Teague suggested those organizations that could serve more need. Turner says there is a need to be more proactive in our community. A representative from the college said she has students in attendance and she hopes they have benefited from the meeting. Melvin Johnson who is taking part of social work program through NCI said he found it interesting that Senator Stanley attended and to see the work Stanley is doing. He was impressed how Council responded to Stanley with questions. He thinks Council does a fine job and he is considering running for Council in the future. There being no further business, a motion was made by Teague to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Hodge with all Council Members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:27pm. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Karen Roberts Danny Turner Clerk of Council Mayor City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: October 11, 2016 Item No: 2. Department: City Council Issue: Presentation of proclamation regarding Extra Mile Day 2016. Summary: The Mayor will read the proclamation which will then be mailed to the Extra Mile Foundation. Attachments: Proclamation Recommendations: Presentation only Extra Mile Day Proclamation November 1, 2016 WHEREAS, Martinsville, Virginia is a community which acknowledges that a special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively “go the extra mile” in personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and WHEREAS, Martinsville is a community which encourages its citizens to maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and WHEREAS, Martinsville is a community which chooses to shine a light on and celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who “go the extra mile” in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their community; and WHEREAS, Martinsville acknowledges the mission of Extra Mile America to create 550+ Extra Mile cities in America and is proud to support “Extra Mile Day” on November 1, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Danny Turner do hereby proclaim November 1, 2016, to be Extra Mile Day. I urge each individual in the community to take time on this day to not only “go the extra mile” in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country, or world a better place. __________________________________ Danny Turner Mayor City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: October 11, 2016 Item No: 3. Department: City Manager Issue: Consider adoption of a resolution urging the General Assembly to establish a regional transportation district for the New River-Roanoke-Southside region. Summary: At the September 27 meeting, Senator Bill Stanley provided an update on the I-73 project with information regarding a potential route and funding. As previously noted, the I-73 Coalition Group met on Tuesday, August 2nd in Rocky Mount to discuss the project. Much of the discussion centered around possible funding for the project and it was specifically noted that other areas of the state have developed regional transportation authorities (Northern Virginia & Hampton Roads) and have generated significant transportation funding through a regional sales tax add-on. That same concept is being discussed for the I-73 corridor. A proposed resolution will be discussed for consideration by Council. This document is similar to a draft resolution prepared by the City of Roanoke Attachments: Resolution supporting a New River-Roanoke-Southside transportation authority for regional transportation projects, including but not limited to I-73. Recommendations: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution with a copy provided to legislators representing this region. Council Members City Manager Danny Turner, Mayor Leon E. Towarnicki Jennifer Bowles, Vice-Mayor City Attorney Sharon Brooks-Hodge Eric H. Monday Mark Stroud Clerk of Council Gene Teague Karen Roberts RESOLUTION URGING THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT FOR THE NEW RIVER-ROANOKE-SOUTHSIDE REGION WHEREAS, the development of transportation infrastructure is a critical component in economic development throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the economies of Southside Virginia and Southwestern Virginia lag the economies of Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia, in part due the significant differences in the amount of spending for transportation infrastructure between Northern Virginia and Southside Virginia and Southwestern Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) defined High Priority Corridor 5, as the "I-73/74 North–South Corridor" from Charleston, South Carolina, to Detroit, Michigan, and in Virginia this route would run from Henry County to Roanoke County to Giles County; and WHEREAS, the Commonwealth Transportation Board has studied a route for Interstate 73 and has begun to develop an Environmental Impact statement, required under the National Environmental Policy Act, for permitting processes required by the US Army Corps of Engineers; and WHEREAS, a report by Chmura Economic and Analytics states that in Virginia, 5,303 workers will be employed each year during 9 year construction phase; and WHEREAS, in Virginia, annual travel efficiency and cost saving is estimated to be $141.2 million in 2020, and $161 million in 2025; and WHEREAS, development of Interstate 73 is estimated to generate an additional $13.8 million in state taxes in Virginia and an additional $9.2 million in local taxes per year upon completion, and a $17.1 million state tax and $10.9 million local tax per year five years after completion; and WHEREAS, more than 50,000 permanent jobs are projected to be created in the Interstate 73 region upon completion; and WHEREAS, additional highway funding is critical and essential in order to commence the process of construction of Interstate 73; and WHEREAS, the region that will be most positively impacted and benefited by the development and construction of Interstate 73 must provide some of this funding in order for the Commonwealth Transportation Board to approve the construction of Interstate 73; and WHEREAS, the funding mechanisms created for the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority and the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission provide effective models for highway funding and regional transportation management cooperation; and WHEREAS, the lack of such a regional transportation funding management organization within Southwestern Virginia is detrimental to the further economic development of the Roanoke Valley, the New River Valley and Southside Virginia; and WHEREAS, the creation of a New River-Roanoke-Southside transportation funding and management organization would significantly benefit this region of the Commonwealth and expand the economic and cultural development of this region of the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, only the Virginia General Assembly can establish such an organization; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia assembled in regular session this 11th day of October, 2016, as follows: 1. City Council hereby urges the Virginia General Assembly to create a regional transportation authority similar to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority or the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission for our region of the Commonwealth with the stated purpose of improving our region’s transportation network, including but not limited to the construction of Interstate 73. 2. City Council requests that our delegation to the Virginia General Assembly to support this effort and to persuade their colleagues throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide our region with this authority to improve our transportation system to benefit our region of the Commonwealth. ******* _______________________________________ Danny Turner, Mayor 2 City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: October 11, 2016 Item No: 4. Department: City Council Issue: Hear an update from West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board. Summary: Lisa Fultz, Executive Director will give this update and answer any questions. Attachments: None Recommendations: For information only. No action required. City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: October 13, 2015 Item No: 5. Department: Finance Issue: Appropriation Approvals Summary: Re-appropriation of Funds from FY16 to FY17 Budget by fund as follows: General Fund: $ 1,012,906 Refuse Fund: $ 97,500 Telecom Fund: $ 30,725 Water Fund: $ 494,670 Sewer Fund: $ 226,203 Electric Fund: $ 120,000 Capital Reserve Fund: $ 369,066 CDBG Fund: $ 689,913 School Funds: $ 152,943 Total Requests: $ 3,193,926 Attachments: Re-appropriations for FY17 Recommendations: Approve RE-APPROPRIATIONS FY16 TO FY17 DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS ORG CODE OBJECT DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT GENERAL FUND 01103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 1,012,906 01122022 502815 Employee Services/Dev/Recog Wellness $ 6,000 continuing program 01126055 503130 Information Services Prof Serv - Management Consult. $ 1,350 incomplete project/replacement core network/data switches 01126055 506104 Information Services Non-capital Equipment $ 1,500 incomplete project/replacement core network/data switches 01217078 506047 Sheriff - Courts Project Life Saver $ 11,787 rollover of prior years' appropriated donations 01221082 506105 Commonwealth's Attorney State - Confiscated Assets $ 4,090 forfeiture funds - carry-over 01221082 506079 Commonwealth's Attorney Federal - Confiscated Assets $ 2,155 forfeiture funds - carry-over 01221082 506118 Commonwealth's Attorney Local - Confiscated Assets $ 501 forfeiture funds - carry-over 01311085 506078 Police State - Confiscated Assets $ 15,763 forfeiture funds - carry-over 01311085 506079 Police Federal - Confiscated Assets $ 79,461 forfeiture funds - carry-over 01311085 506082 Police Byrne/Jag Grant Program $ 54,400 grant funding 01311085 506118 Police Local - Confiscated Assets $ 228 forfeiture funds - carry-over 01321102 506110 Fire Fire Programs $ 97,527 grant funding 01321102 506011 Fire Uniforms & Apparel $ 5,472 incomplete project - realignment of uniforms 01321102 506130 Fire Maintenance for Burn Building $ 4,358 ongoing project - funded through reimbursements 01322105 506114 EMS Four for Life $ 11,479 grant funding 01341135 506300 Inspections Demolition $ 25,827 continuing program to clean-up more properties 01413145 503185 Street Maintenance Prof.Service-Street Resurfacing $ 341,101 continuing program - paving 01431162 503190 City Hall Operations Repair & Maintenance $ 3,475 incomplete project - court system IT 01420152 508220 VDOT Reserve Physical Plant Expansion $ 321,107 matching funds for Uptown paving + City's 2% for Comm. Bridge 01713211 503190 Park Maintenance Prof Serv - Bldg/Grnd Maint $ 2,275 incomplete Project - fencing @ Southside Park 01812242 503600 Misc Exp Grant Program-Misc Business Dev $ 23,050 ongoing program for local small businesses REFUSE FUND 09103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 97,500 09424301 508205 Refuse Collection Vehicles $ 38,000 as budgeted - year 1 funds for 2 year project 09425302 503140 Landfill Prof. Service - Engineering $ 9,500 continuing project - corrective action as required 09425302 508220 Landfill Physical Plant Expansion $ 50,000 continuing project - initial phase of corrective action TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUND 11103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 30,725 11315308 503310 Telecommunications Prof Serv - Repairs & Maint $ 30,725 WATER FUND 12103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 494,670 12541311 508220 Water Plant Physical Plant Expansion $ 463,370 as budgeted - year 1 funds for 2 year projects; incomplete pump rebuild 12541311 503140 Water Plant Prof Serv - Engineering $ 31,300 incomplete project - engineering - Spruce St project SEWER FUND 13103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 226,203 13551326 508205 Wastewater Maintenance Motor Vehicles/Equipment $ 100,325 incomplete project - sewer jet truck body 13550325 508220 Wastewater Plant Physical Plant Expansion $ 125,878 incomplete project - mechanisms for #1 & #2 chlorine contact tanks Page 1 of 2 ELECTRIC FUND 14103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 120,000 14563338 506007 Electric Maintenance Substation Maintenance $ 100,000 continuing project/regulator replacement 14564339 503191 Electric Construction Prof Service - Contract Labor $ 20,000 incomplete project - system testing CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 16103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 369,066 16572362 508110 Tools/Equip Street Maintenance $ 15,000 incomplete project - salt spreader 16572362 508113 Tools/Equip Street Cleaning $ 50,000 incomplete project - year #1 funds of a 2-year project 16575365 508110 Vehicles Street Maintenance $ 90,000 incomplete project - dump truck 16576366 508035 Computer Software/Hardware Commissioner of Revenue $ 54,525 incomplete project - new assessment software 16576366 508055 Computer Software/Hardware Information Services $ 52,525 continuation/replacement hardware/implementation of TCM 16576366 508145 Software/Hardware Engineering $ 3,500 incomplete project - spatial data - aerial photo project 16577367 508085 Physical Plant Expansion Sheriff - Jail $ 30,000 incomplete project - security upgrade 16577367 508670 Physical Plant Expansion Garage/Warehouse Complex $ 43,577 incomplete project - security upgrade 16577367 508140 Physical Plant Expansion City Hall $ 29,939 Incomplete project - parking lot repairs CDBG FUND 47103938 462101 Contribution From Fund Balance $ 689,913 47835525 505370 Northside Neighborhood Administration $ 41,641 continuing grant-funded project 47835525 505371 Northside Neighborhood Acquisition $ 58,740 continuing grant-funded project 47835525 505372 Northside Neighborhood Clearance & Demolition $ 18,509 continuing grant-funded project 47835525 505373 Northside Neighborhood Owner Occupied Rehab $ 125,124 continuing grant-funded project 47835525 505375 Northside Neighborhood Owner Occupied Reconstruction $ 179,449 continuing grant-funded project 47835525 505601 Northside Neighborhood Homeownership Creation $ 104,481 continuing grant-funded project 47835525 505602 Northside Neighborhood Street Improvements $ 156,619 continuing grant-funded project 47835525 505603 Northside Neighborhood Flood Drainage Facilities $ 5,350 continuing grant-funded project TOTAL CITY FUNDS: $ 3,040,983 SCHOOL FUNDS 18100938 410510 Ops/Contrib from Fund Balance $ 152,943 80004200 563000 Building Purchased Services $ 14,950 incomplete project - concrete ramp @ MS 80004200 568200 Building Capital Outlay Additions $ 11,500 incomplete project - concrete ramp @ MS 50004200 563000 MS Elem Bldg Purchased Services $ 24,000 incomplete project - doors @ MS 50004200 568100 MS Elem Bldg Capital Outlay Additions $ 25,875 incomplete project - doors @ MS 70004200 568100 HS Bldg Capital Outlay Additions $ 24,101 incomplete project - scoreboard @ HS 81621310 563142 Harvest - Elementary Professional Development $ 37,258 grant funding 66101100 566013 Cyber Camp - Non-Rem.Summer Instructional Materials & Supplies $ 15,259 grant funding TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDS: $ 152,943 TOTAL RE-APPROPRIATIONS FROM FY16 TO FY17 $ 3,193,926 Page 2 of 2

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