City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · June 13, 2017
Minutes
June 13, 2017
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on June
13, 2017 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Gene Teague
presiding. Council Members present included Gene Teague, Sharon Hodge, Chad Martin,
Jennifer Bowles, and Kathy Lawson. Staff present included City Manager Leon Towarnicki,
Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox, City Attorney Eric Monday, Commissioner of Revenue
Ruth Easley, Finance Director Linda Conover, Police Chief Sean Dunn, and Assistant Police
Chief Eddie Cassady.
Mayor Teague 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 Lawson, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Mayor Teague, aye; Council Member
Bowles, aye; Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; and Council Member
Hodge, aye. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A)
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. 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 Council Member
Lawson, seconded by Council Member Hodge, with the following 5-0 recorded vote in favor to
return to Open Session: Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Council
Member Hodge, aye; Mayor Teague, aye; and Council Member Bowles, aye.
Following the invocation by Vice Mayor Martin and Pledge to the American Flag, Teague
welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Consider approval of minutes of the May 23, 2017 Council Meeting – Council Member
Bowles made a motion to approve the minutes as presented; Council Member Lawson
seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
Hear an update from United Way Executive Director Kim Adkins – Mayor Teague
indicated that this item would be delayed until the June 27, 2017 Council meeting.
Conduct a public hearing for consideration of citizens interested in appointments for
two 3-year term positions beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2020 to the
Martinsville City School Board – Mayor Teague opened the public hearing. City Manager
Towarnicki announced Donna Dillard who submitted an online application was interested in
the vacancy. City Attorney Monday announced James Hyler and Victor Correa would also like
to be considered. Tonya Jones and Phillip Harris expressed their interest in being considered
for the vacancy. Council Member Hodge announced Barry Broadnax. No other names were
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mentioned so Mayor Teague closed the hearing. Towarnicki indicated that interviews would be
scheduled for June 27, 2017 before and after the scheduled Council Meeting. Candidates
would be contacted to schedule their interview time next week.
Conduct a public hearing concerning the intention of City Council to propose for
passage an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $11,740,000 principal
amount of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City of Martinsville, Virginia related to the
City’s sewer interceptor project – Mayor Teague rearranged the agenda moving items 5 and 6
up. After comments by City Manager Towarnicki regarding the sewer interceptor project and
financing, Teague opened the hearing on sewer bond issues. No one approached the podium.
The hearing was closed and no Council action was necessary.
Consider approval on second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to
$11,740,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City of Martinsville,
Virginia and providing for the form, details, and payment thereof, related to the City’s sewer
interceptor project – Council Member Bowles made a motion to approve the ordinance on
second reading; Council Member Hodge seconded the motion with a 5-0 roll call vote: Council
Member Hodge, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Mayor Teague, aye; Vice Mayor Martin,
aye; and Council Member Bowles aye.
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Conduct a public hearing jointly with the Martinsville Planning Commission on the
Zoning Ordinance update and consider approval of the ordinance on first reading – Planning
Commission Chairman Tim Martin opened the Planning Commission meeting. Commission
attendees included: Tim Martin, Joseph Martin, Ural Harris, Jim Barnett and Sarah Krauss.
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Wayne Knox provided a summary of the Zoning Ordinance changes for Council using the same
PowerPoint Frank Cox presented at the May 9, 2017 joint Council Meeting. After the
presentation, Council members asked questions to clarify certain points and after discussion,
Mayor Teague opened the public hearing by asking how many desired to speak.
Commissioner of Revenue Ruth Easley addressed the impact on property assessments by
noting most of the zoning ordinance changes are lateral changes with no need to reassess at
this time. The next scheduled reassessment is in 2019 and she noted by then, there may be
an impact particularly in the commercial district. Glen Powell of Forest Street asked when the
last time the flood plain ordinance was updated, stating that he likes the R16, R9, and R6
current designations since the designations clearly note the required lot sizes. He thinks
multi-family should be allowed in all districts and said he cannot find a definition of “cluster
homes” in the ordinance. It was later noted by the Planning Commission staff that multi-
family is allowed in all districts contingent on obtaining a special use permit, which requires
both Planning Commission and Council action. Don Grayson of Mulberry Road asked if multi-
family residences are allowed on the vacant parcel below his house and it was confirmed that
yes, it was allowed subject to the special use permit. Grayson said he did not favor multi-
family in that area due to possible devaluation of residential single-family properties. Council
Member Hodge noted that same argument could be applied anywhere in the City and that the
ordinance need to ensure such issues are handled fairly and consistently in all areas. It was
noted again that multi-family is allowed in all residential areas subject to a special use permit.
Glen Powell cited the Breezes Apartments on Mulberry Road as an example of multi-family
that does not seem to negatively affect the value of surrounding properties. Planning
Commission Secretary Krauss cited several areas needing grammar changes and the day care
provision in the Zoning Ordinance should match the state regulations. Mayor Teague asked
why these issues were brought to Council at the public hearing rather than addressed through
the Planning Commission before the ordinance was brought to Council. Hearing no further
public comments, Teague declared the hearing closed. After further discussion, Chairman Martin
heard a motion from Joseph Martin to recommend to Council adoption of the ordinance on first reading as
amended; the motion was seconded by Ural Harris. City Attorney Monday noted that the ordinance
would have to be approved on first reading as presented, not as amended since an amended ordinance has
not yet been provided to Council. Any changes to the ordinance could then be provided to Council at the
next meeting when final approval on second reading occurs. After further discussion and research by
Monday, it was recommended that, given amendments would be discussed at the Planning Commission’s
June 22nd meeting with further recommendations coming to Council, rather than the public hearing being
officially closed, it be continued to the next meeting when Council can have the full text of any
amendments. City Attorney Monday said if Council is fine waiting on first reading adoption, he
recommends the public hearing be continued to the next meeting since amendments are expected. Mayor
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Teague reopened the public hearing for the purpose of the adoption of the zoning ordinance. Council
Member Lawson made a motion to continue the public hearing to June 27, 2017; Council Member Hodge
seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor. Teague asked that anyone who had
questions or concerns to contact Tim Martin or Wayne Knox. Teague asked Knox to provide a list of
concerns that have been addressed be made available at the next Council meeting.
Consider approval of consent agenda – Council Member Bowles made a motion to
approve the consent agenda as presented; Council Member Hodge seconded the motion with
all Council Members voting in favor.
Business from the Floor – India Martin, 845 Dogwood Drive, a recent Radford University
graduate and Sophia Esdaile introduced themselves to Council noting that they are both interning with
Council Member Bowles for the summer.
Ural Harris, 217 Stewart Street noted from the newspaper article that $100 million is going to the
Berryhill Industrial Park in Danville and wanted to know why Danville gets economic development and
Martinsville gets left out. Harris noted that residents are waiting on information from Council regarding
the sewer negotiations, stating that it was a shame that the City let the water/sewer agreement “get away
from us” and it has put the City in a bad position.
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Mayor Teague asked Police Chief Sean Dunn to come to the podium. Mayor Teague expressed
his regret that Dunn would be leaving the Martinsville City Police Department. Council Member Hodge
echoed Teague’s words; she thanked Dunn for his management of the police department and appreciated
that he was familiar and worked with the Strategic Plan. Council Member Lawson said Dunn brought an
entirely different style of leadership to the Police Department and she thanked him for his relationship
with the community. Vice Mayor Martin said Dunn has always shared the spotlight and brought others to
the forefront. Martin said he would see him in Williamsburg later in the month. Council Member Bowles
shared other Council Member sentiments, stating the community policing efforts make her proud and
residents feel safe. City Manager Towarnicki said Chief Dunn brought many successful ideas with him to
Martinsville and he has heard many positive comments from residents. He says that crime is down which
reflects on Dunn’s leadership. Chief Dunn said he is humbled and says it has touched his heart to hear
from the residents the past few weeks. Every step of the way, Eddie Cassady has been by his side so he
has no doubt that the City will be in good hands. The community-policing legacy will carry on and the
future looks bright. Dunn thanked the City for the opportunity and said it has been the greatest three
years of his career.
Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Bowles congratulated recent
graduates. Vice Mayor Martin reflected on Father’s Day and the men who have served an
important role in his life presenting City Attorney Monday, Mayor Teague, City Manager
Towarnicki and Assistant City Manager Knox with neckties. Council Member Hodge commented
on a recent incident involving the new meter system, acknowledging that the new meters are beneficial.
The City system received a notice from the electric meter at her house indicating an unusually high
temperature at the meter, an electric crew responded and pulled the meter and found an unsafe situation in
the meter box that could possibly have led to a fire. Power was temporarily disconnected. Although
inconvenienced by the interruption in power, Council Member Hodge was appreciative of the notification
that may have prevented serious damage. Council Member Lawson thanked City Attorney Monday for
the Best of Virginia list which including several local businesses. Lawson reminded residents of
upcoming Mustangs games and fireworks shows. Lawson also recognized Bobby Scott, Safety
Coordinator who would be leaving the City for other employment. Mayor Teague thanked the Planning
Commission for their hard work and reminded residents that those members are volunteers.
Comments by City Manager – Towarnicki commented on the meter incident at Council
Member Hodge’s residence and explained that the Electric Department follows up with those alarms
regarding electricity and water at residents. Mayor Teague asked for a report on power outages and
alarms since the new system has been in place. Towarnicki reported on the meeting earlier in the day at
New College Institute hosted by Bassett Furniture CEO Rob Spillman and Senator Stanley, which was
attended by approximately 35 business and industry leaders discussing the future of NCI. The meeting
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was productive with many good ideas and discussion, the future for NCI appears encouraging.
Towarnicki said there would be another town hall meeting later in the month.
City Attorney Monday pointed out that Martinsville and Henry County was probably second only
to Roanoke on the Best of Virginia awards list in the number of local businesses recognized. Monday
recognized Carlisle School for being on that list for years running. Monday encouraged citizens to fly
their flags June 14, 2017 for Flag Day.
There being no further business, Council Member Bowles made a motion to adjourn the
meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Hodge with all Council Members voting
in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:20pm.
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Karen Roberts Gene Teague
Clerk of Council Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
Closed Session 7:00pm 7:30pm Regular Session
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
7:00 – 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. 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 Martin
1. Consider approval of minutes of the May 23, 2017. (2 mins)
2. Hear an update from United Way Executive Director Kim Adkins. (10 mins)
3. Conduct a public hearing for consideration of citizens interested in appointments for two 3-
year term positions beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2020 to the Martinsville
City School Board. (10 mins)
4. Conduct a public hearing jointly with the Martinsville Planning Commission on the Zoning
Ordinance update and consider approval of the ordinance on first reading. (30 mins)
5. Conduct a public hearing concerning the intention of City Council to propose for passage an
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $11,740,000 principal amount of water
and sewer revenue bonds of the City of Martinsville, Virginia related to the City’s sewer
interceptor project. (10 mins)
6. Consider approval on second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to
$11,740,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City of Martinsville,
Virginia and providing for the form, details, and payment thereof, related to the City’s sewer
interceptor project. (10 mins)
7. Consider approval of consent agenda (2 mins)
8. Business from the Floor
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.
9. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes)
10. Comments by City Manager. (5 minutes)
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 13, 2017
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes from the May 23, 2017 Council
Meeting
Summary: None
Attachments: May 23, 2017 Council Meeting minutes
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
May 23, 2017
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on May
23, 2017 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Gene Teague
presiding. Council Members present included Gene Teague, Sharon Hodge, Chad Martin,
Jennifer Bowles, and Kathy Lawson. 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 Teague 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 Lawson, seconded by Council
Member Hodge, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Mayor Teague, aye; Council Member
Bowles, aye; Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; and Council Member
Hodge, aye. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A)
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. 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 Council Member
Lawson, seconded by Council Member Hodge, with the following 5-0 recorded vote in favor to
return to Open Session: Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Council
Member Hodge, aye; Mayor Teague, aye; and Council Member Bowles, aye.
Mayor Teague read a statement coming out of Closed Session regarding the the Tobacco
Commission and the grant given to Dr. Boaz’s medical school.
May 23, 2017
Following the invocation by Council Member Lawson and Pledge to the American Flag,
Teague welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Consider approval of minutes of the May 9, 2017 Work Session and the May 9, 2017
Council Meeting – Council Member Lawson made a motion to approve the minutes as
presented; Council Member Hodge seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in
favor.
Recognize City Employees who are eligible for Service Awards – April 1 through June
30, 2017 - City Manager Towarnicki stated that the service awards are a way to recognize the
City employees. Mayor Teague read the list of employees and recognized their years of service.
May 23, 2017
Consider presentation of a proclamation honoring Worth Harris Carter, Jr. – City
Manager Towarnicki thanked the family for attending. Mayor Teague said Mr. Carter had an
important impact on the City from a service and financial perspective as well as on education.
Teague read the proclamation and Council Members presented the proclamation to Mr.
Carter’s family. Council Member Hodge expressed gratitude from her family and said her
father spoke highly of Mr. Carter and the assistance he provided her father as an
entrepreneur. Mr. Carter’s son thanked Council and the community for recognizing his
father’s commitment, stating his father was “steady” and humble.
May 23, 2017
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing June 4-10, 2017 as Paint the Town Purple
Week – Council Member Lawson read the proclamation and Council Members presented it to
Michelle Grant, Volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Grant thanked Council and shared
upcoming Relay for Life event details. Council Member Lawson pointed out that the Police
Department has a Relay for Life team for anyone looking to donate.
Read and present a proclamation recognizing the Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk’s
Office as the first office in Virginia to certify the Clerk and all staff in the Career Development
Program of the Virginia Court Clerk’s Association – Mayor Teague emphasized that the
Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk’s office is the first in the state to receive this certification
throughout the entire office. Vice Mayor Martin read the proclamation and Council Members
presented copies to Clerk’s Office employees. Ashby Pritchett introduced his coworkers and
recognized their years of service, stating that his staff averages 27.5 years of service in the
Martinsville office. Pritchett said they are honored and grateful to receive this recognition and
is thankful for the longevity of the department. The staff continues to take advantage of the
newest technology and continues to get better at what they do. Council Member Bowles
thanked the staff and said she hears good things about the office. City Attorney Monday
explained that the staff works in an atmosphere that can be intimidating at times and over his
40 years of experience with the department, the staff puts the residents who visit the office at
ease. Council Member Lawson said they were always professional and patient. Mayor Teague
said the department is a role model for other departments in the City.
May 23, 2017
Hear an update from the Public Works Department regarding various projects and
operations – Due to illness, Chris Morris was unable to attend and will be providing an update
at the June 13 Council meeting.
Consider scheduling a joint City Council – Martinsville Planning Commission Public Hearing
for June 13, 2017 for the City’s Zoning Ordinance update – City Manager Towarnicki summarized
discussions at the previous Planning Commission meeting and presented a letter from the
Planning Committee Commissioner Tim Martin to set that public hearing for June 13, 2017.
Council Member Lawson and Council Member Hodge expressed concerns about providing
residents adequate notice of the public hearing. Council Member Bowles and Vice Mayor Martin
requested that notice be shared with local churches and the ministerial group. Assistant City
Manager Wayne Knox said a mailing will be sent out to residents along with a copy on the City’s
website, at the Library and a notice would be included in the newspaper. Mayor Teague suggested
that those previous meetings with the Planning Commission be aired over the next few weeks to
help educate the public. City Attorney Monday explained that whatever the current use of a
resident’s property is would not be affected. Council Member Hodge made a motion to set a joint
public hearing for June 13, 2017, motion was seconded by Council Member Bowles with all
members voting in favor.
Consider setting public hearing for Council’s June 13, 2017 meeting for the purpose of
receiving names of citizens interested in an appointment for one 3-year term on the
May 23, 2017
Martinsville City School Board, beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2020 – Mayor
Teague explained that interested parties are not required to be present but their name would
need to be mentioned at the public hearing to be considered as a candidate. Council will
conduct interviews before the June 27 Council meeting and depending on the number of
applicants, possibly after the Council meeting adjourns. Council Member Lawson made a
motion to set the public hearing for June 13, Council Bowles seconded the motion with all
Council Members voting in favor.
Consider approval on first reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to
$11,740,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City of Martinsville,
Virginia and providing for the form, details, and payment thereof, related to the City’s sewer
interceptor project – City Manager Towarnicki detailed the previous steps taken in the
approval needed for the interceptor project financing. Bids were received last week and came
in about $2million less than expected. Council Member Bowles made a motion to approve the
ordinance on first reading, Council Member Lawson seconded the motion with the following
Roll Call vote: Council Member Lawson, aye; Mayor Teague, aye; Vice Mayor Martin, aye;
Council Member Hodge, aye; and Council Member Bowles, aye.
May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017
Business from the Floor – Patrick H. Wright, Spruce Street stated if Christ is not
allowed to be discussed as a religious figure in schools, then schools should consider teaching
about Christ as a historical figure.
May 23, 2017
Ural Harris, 217 Stewart Street said every time he reads about Tobacco Funds that it is
given to a business with assets and he does not understand why it would be given to the
school and why was it not presented to the Board of Directors. He expressed concern about
the decisions made regarding the medical school over the past years. Harris presented a list of
questions to Council and said he and other residents would like answers.
Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Bowles reminded residents to
vote in June for Governor and Lt Governor. She congratulated the Start-Up winners especially
her friend and owner of Blessed Life Tees. She congratulated all 2017 graduates. Bowles has
participated in training through the YMCA and suggested anyone interested in this mentor
program should contact Terry Carter at the YMCA. Council Member Hodge explained that the
money awarded to the Start-Up candidates is the path to economic development and she
thanked those who applied for taking the risk. Council Member Lawson said applications are
being accepted for free-swimming lessons offered by the Delvin Hairston Memorial fund.
Mayor Teague congratulated the Start-Up Candidates, stating that 22 businesses have started
up with the assistance of these funds. He expressed appreciation to Amanda Witt and CPEG
for their work on the program, stating that there was a variety of businesses represented.
Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki said that the Municipal building
would be closed Monday for Memorial Day and shared Memorial Day event details at People’s
Cemetery on Second Street at 10:30am, Roselawn at 12:00noon and Carver Memorial at
6:30pm. Towarnicki said there were seven businesses that were awarded funds this time the
number of other residents who applied for the funds was amazing; Towarnicki said it was
encouraging to see that level of interest of residents to venture out and start a business.
Mayor Teague also recognized Dr. Godwin and others from Patrick Henry Community College
for the training provided for the program. Towarnicki shared that there are numerous
vacancies on City Boards and Commissions and encouraged residents to apply. He said
Strategic-Planning details was sent to Council and reminded them to send him any comments
or requests for changes.
Comments by City Attorney – City Attorney Monday thanked Council, City employees
and residents for their condolences and compassion during the passing of his mother.
There being no further business, Council Member Hodge made a motion to adjourn the
meeting; the motion was seconded with all Council Members voting in favor. The meeting
adjourned at 8:40pm.
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Karen Roberts Gene Teague
Clerk of Council Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 13, 2017
Item No: 2.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear an update from United Way Executive Director Kim Adkins.
Summary: United Way Executive Director Kim Adkins will provide an update
on United Way’s current goals, programs, and initiatives.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: No action by Council is needed – this item is presented
for information purposes.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: June 13, 2017
Item No: 3.
Department: City Attorney
Issue: Conduct a public hearing for consideration of citizens interested in
appointments for two 3-year term positions beginning July 1, 2017 and ending
June 30, 2020 to the Martinsville City School Board.
Summary: Pursuant to Code of Virginia section 22.1-29.1, a public hearing is
necessary to introduce and consider names of persons interested in appointment
to a vacancy on the Martinsville School Board and to receive the views of citizens
within the school division. This state code section also states that no nominee or
applicant whose name has not been considered at the public hearing shall be
appointed as a school board member. Further, the actual appointment must be
made at least seven days after the hearing; appointment will therefore be made at
the June 27, 2017 Council meeting.
Attachments: Current Martinsville School Board members
Recommended Action: Conduct public hearing.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June13, 2017
Item No: 4.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Conduct a public hearing jointly with the Martinsville Planning
Commission on the Zoning Ordinance update and consider approval of the
ordinance on first reading.
Summary: The Martinsville Planning Commission and its consultant, Cox and
Associates, have worked on updating the current Zoning Ordinance for a number
of years. At the May18, 2017 meeting, the Commission requested that a joint
public hearing be conducted with Council on June 13, 2017, which City Council
agreed to at Council’s May 23, 2017 meeting.
Following the final review of the proposed update of the Zoning Ordinance and its
related zoning map, a citywide mailing occurred advising all of the property owners
within the City (9,000 +), of the upcoming public hearing. Telephone calls, emails,
and walk–ins occurred once the mailings were received by the many interested
owners. Their questions concerned what affect the new Zoning Ordinance would
have on their respective properties.
Attachments: None - information will be presented at the meeting.
Recommendation: Conduct a joint public hearing with the Planning
Commission on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, and consider approval (roll call vote) of
the Zoning Ordinance update on first reading, either as presented or with
proposed amendments resulting from the public hearing comments. Approval on
second reading will occur at Council’s June 27th meeting.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 13, 2017
Item No: 5.
Department: City Council
Issue: Conduct a public hearing concerning the intention of City Council
to propose for passage an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed
$11,740,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City of
Martinsville, Virginia related to the City’s sewer interceptor project.
Summary: The City proposes to issue water and sewer revenue bonds for the
purpose of assisting in the acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of
sewer system repairs, replacements, and capital improvements, and for certain
costs of issuance of the Bonds, all for municipal purposes not to exceed
$11,740,00 in principal amount. Persons may appear and present their views at
this hearing.
Attachments: The text of the Ordinance is included as an attachment in the
agenda item following this item.
Recommendations: Conduct public hearing and accept comments or answer
questions, as needed.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 13, 2017
Item No: 6.
Department: City Council
Issue: Consider approval on second reading of an ordinance authorizing
the issuance of up to $11,740,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue
bonds of the City of Martinsville, Virginia and providing for the form, details, and
payment thereof, related to the City’s sewer interceptor project.
Summary: The City proposes to issue water and sewer revenue bonds for the
purpose of assisting in the acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of
sewer system repairs, replacements, and capital improvements, and for certain
costs of issuance of the bonds, all for municipal purposes not to exceed
$11,740,000 in principal amount. Approval of this ordinance is required as an
element of financing the project.
Attachments: Copy of ordinance
Recommendations: Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading with
roll call vote.
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $11,740,000
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY
OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, DETAILS AND
PAYMENT THEREOF
Adopted on June 13, 2017 (second reading)
Be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia:
Section 1 Definitions
Unless the context shall clearly indicate some other meaning, the following words and
terms shall for all purposes of the Ordinance and of any certificate, resolution or other instrument
amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto for all purposes of any opinion or instrument or
other documents therein or herein mentioned, have the following meanings:
“Act” shall mean the Public Finance Act, Chapter 26, Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia
of 1950, as amended.
“Bond” or “Bonds” shall mean the City’s Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2017,
in the aggregate principal amount of up to $11,740,000, authorized to be issued hereunder.
“Bond Counsel” shall mean Sands Anderson PC or another attorney or firm of attorneys
nationally recognized on the subject of municipal bonds selected by the City.
“City” shall mean the City of Martinsville, Virginia.
“City Charter” shall mean the City Charter of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, as
amended.
“Clerk” shall mean the Clerk of the Council or the Deputy Clerk of the Council.
“Commonwealth” shall mean the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“Council” shall mean the City Council of the City of Martinsville.
“Financing Agreement” shall mean the Financing Agreement between VRA and the
City related to issuance of the Bond for the financing of the Project.
“Fund” shall mean the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Fund.
“Mayor” shall mean the Mayor or Vice Mayor of the City.
“Paying Agent” shall mean the City Treasurer acting as Paying Agent for the Bond
hereunder or the successors or assigns serving as such hereunder.
“Project” shall mean specifically the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping
of sewer system repairs, replacements, and capital improvements, all for the City’s municipal
purposes.
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“Registrar” shall mean the Paying Agent, or the successors or assigns serving as such
hereunder.
“System” shall mean the City’s water and sewer system.
“VRA” shall mean the Virginia Resources Authority, as administrator of the Fund.
Section 2 Findings and Determinations
The Council hereby finds and determines that (i) the City is authorized to acquire,
construct, operate and maintain water and sewer systems in the City (together, the “System”),
which System is a revenue producing undertaking of the City (ii) the City is in need of funds to
be used for the purposes of financing capital improvements, specifically the acquisition,
construction, renovation and equipping of the Project, including payment of costs of issuance of
the Bond; (iii) the obtaining of such funds will be for municipal purposes of the City, for the
welfare of citizens of the City for purposes which will serve the City and its citizens pursuant to
the authority of the City to provide funds for and otherwise support the activities of the City and
the City’s municipal purposes; (iv) the most effective, efficient and expedient manner in which
to provide such funds to the City is through the issuance of a water and sewer revenue bond,
Series 2017, in an aggregate original principal amount not to exceed $11,740,000 to be issued by
the City as further described herein to be sold to VRA as administrator of the Fund, which has
offered to purchase the same on certain terms and conditions pursuant to a commitment letter
dated as of February 18, 2016 as revised by an extension commitment letter dated as of March 3,
2017 and the Financing Agreement (as defined herein); (v) the issuance of the Bond is within the
power of the City to contract debts, borrow money and make and issue evidence of indebtedness;
(vi) the Project constitutes a water or waste system within the meaning of Title 15.2, Chapter 51,
Section 15.2-5101, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (the “Virginia Code”) and a
wastewater treatment (including sewage and wastewater collection) facility within the meaning
of the term “Project” as defined in Section 62.1-224 of the Virginia Code, (vii) the Council
desires to issue the Bonds under the provisions of the Act and the City Charter, and a duly
advertised and conducted public hearing has been held with respect to the Bonds on June 13,
2017 and, (viii) the issuance of the Bond is in the best interests of the City and its citizens. The
maximum length of time that the Bond will be outstanding is thirty years from the date of
issuance of the Bond. The Council further hereby finds and determines that the probable useful
life of the Project financed by the Bond is thirty years and that the Bond is payable and shall
mature within the probable useful life of the Project.
Section 3 Authorization, Form and Details of the Bond
The Project, which shall constitute a part of the System, is hereby approved and the City
is authorized to issue not more than $11,740,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue
bonds, Series 2017 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the City Charter and under the Act. The Bonds
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shall mature no later than thirty (30) years from the date of their issuance and the Bonds shall not
bear interest. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, shall mature or be subject to
mandatory sinking fund redemption on such dates and in such amounts as the City Manager or
Assistant City Manager may approve and shall be subject to such optional and other redemption
provisions as the City Manager or Assistant City Manager may approve. The proceeds from the
sale of the Bonds shall be used to finance the Project.
The Bonds shall be issued to VRA, as administrator of the Fund, pursuant to the terms,
conditions and provisions of this Ordinance and the Financing Agreement and upon such other
terms as may be determined in the manner set forth in this Ordinance. The issuance and sale of
the Bonds in one or more series from time to time in accordance with this Ordinance is
authorized. The Bonds shall be in substantially the form herein, with such appropriate
variations, omissions and insertions as are permitted or required by this Ordinance and by the
VRA.
The Bonds shall be executed, for and on behalf of the City, by the Mayor or the Vice-
Mayor of the City, either of whom may act, and shall have the corporate seal of the City
impressed thereon, attested by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the City. The manner of execution
and affixation of the seal may be by facsimile, provided, however that if the signatures of the
Mayor or Vice Mayor are by facsimile, the Bonds shall not be valid until signed by the manual
signature of the Clerk or Deputy Clerk. The Bonds shall be in substantially the form herein, with
such variations, insertions or deletions as may be approved by the officer executing the Bonds on
the City’s behalf. The City Treasurer is hereby appointed as the Registrar for the Bonds.
“FORM OF BOND”
ISSUE DATE: __________ _____, 2017
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
$____________
Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2017
THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE (the “Borrower”), a public body politic and corporate
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, acknowledges itself indebted and for value received, hereby
promises to pay, solely from the revenues and other property hereinafter described and pledged
to the payment of this Bond, to the order of Virginia Resources Authority (VRA), as
Administrator of the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Fund (the “Fund”), Richmond,
Virginia, or registered assigns or legal representatives, the sum equal to the amount of principal
advances made hereunder but not to exceed ____________ and 00/100 Dollars
($____________.00), with interest on the disbursed and unpaid principal balance from the date
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of each disbursement until payment of the entire principal sum. This Bond shall not bear
interest.
Commencing on ________ __, 20__, and continuing semi-annually thereafter on
________ 1 and __________ 1 in each year, principal due under this Bond shall be due and
payable in equal installments, with a final installment due and payable on ____________, 20__,
when, if not sooner paid, all amounts due hereunder shall be due and payable in full provided
however, that if principal advances up to the maximum authorized amount are not made, the
principal amount due on this Bond shall not include such undisbursed amount. However, unless
the Borrower and VRA agree otherwise in writing, until all amounts due hereunder shall have
been paid in full, less than the full disbursement of the maximum authorized amount hereunder
shall not postpone the due date of any semi-annual installment due hereon, or change the amount
of such installment.
In addition, if any installment of principal is not received by the holder of this Bond
within ten (10) days from its due date, the Borrower shall pay into the Fund, a late payment
charge in an amount equal to five percent (5.0%) of such overdue installment. Principal is
payable in lawful money of the United States.
No notation is required to be made on this Bond of the payment of any principal on
normal installment dates. HENCE, THE FACE AMOUNT OF THIS BOND MAY EXCEED
THE PRINCIPAL SUM REMAINING OUTSTANDING.
THIS BOND IS A LIMITED OBLIGATION OF THE BORROWER AND IS PAYABLE
SOLELY FROM CERTAIN REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM THE OWNERSHIP
OR OPERATION OF THE BORROWER’S WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM AS
THE SAME MAY FROM TIME TO TIME EXIST, WHICH REVENUES HAVE BEEN
PLEDGED PURSUANT TO THE FINANCING AGREEMENT (HEREINAFTER
DEFINED) TO SECURE THE PAYMENT THEREOF. NEITHER THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA NOR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
THEREOF, INCLUDING THE BORROWER, SHALL BE OBLIGATED TO PAY THE
PRINCIPAL OF THIS BOND OR OTHER COSTS INCIDENT THERETO EXCEPT
FROM THE REVENUES PLEDGED THEREFOR, AND NEITHER THE FAITH AND
CREDIT NOR THE TAXING POWER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF, INCLUDING THE BORROWER IS
PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF THIS BOND OR OTHER COSTS
INCIDENT THERETO.
This Bond is issued pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement between the
Borrower and VRA dated as of June 1, 2017 (the “Financing Agreement”) to evidence a loan
by VRA to the Borrower to finance the Project Costs (as defined in the Financing Agreement).
The obligations of the Borrower under this Bond and the Financing Agreement shall terminate
when all amounts due and to become due pursuant to this Bond and Financing Agreement have
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been paid in full. Reference is hereby made to the Financing Agreement and any amendments
thereto for the definitions and provisions, among others, describing the pledge and covenants
securing this Bond, the nature and extent of the security, the terms and conditions upon which
this Bond is issued, and the rights and obligations of the Borrower and the holders of this Bond.
The pledge of Revenues, as defined in the Financing Agreement, toward payment of the
Bond in accordance with the terms of the Financing Agreement shall be on parity with the pledge
of Revenues securing the Existing Parity Bonds, if any, as defined in the Financing Agreement
and set forth on Exhibit F thereto. The Borrower may incur additional indebtedness secured by a
pledge of the Revenues pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement.
Transfer of this Bond may be registered upon the registration books of the Bond
Registrar. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Bond Registrar shall treat the
registered owner as the person exclusively entitled to payment of principal and the exercise of all
other rights and powers of the owner.
This Bond is subject to optional prepayment to the extent and on the terms set forth in the
Financing Agreement.
If an Event of Default (as defined in the Financing Agreement) occurs, the principal of
this Bond may be declared immediately due and payable by the holder by written notice to the
Borrower.
Notwithstanding anything in this Bond to the contrary, in addition to the payments of the
principal provided by this Bond, the Borrower shall also pay such additional amounts, if any,
which may be necessary to provide for payment in full of all amounts due under the Financing
Agreement.
All acts, conditions and things required by the Constitution and statutes of the
Commonwealth of Virginia to happen, exist or be performed precedent to and in the issuance of
this Bond have happened, exist and have been performed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrower has caused this Bond to be signed by its Mayor
or Vice-Mayor, to be attested by the Clerk of the City Council, its seal to be affixed hereto and to
be dated as of _______ __, 2017.
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
SEAL By: ___________________________
Name: ________________________
Title: Mayor
ATTEST:
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________________________________
Clerk of the City Council
ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
____________________ whose address for registration purposes is _______________________
_____________________________________ the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and
hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints _______________________ to transfer the within
Bond on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises.
Tax I.D. No.
Dated:_______________________________ Transferee: _______________
Signature Guaranteed
_____________________________ _____________________________
(NOTE: the signature above must
correspond with the name of the
Registered Owner as it appears on
the front of this Bond in every
particular, without alteration or
enlargement or any change
whatsoever.)
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SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL ADVANCES
The amount and date of principal advances not to exceed the face amount hereof shall be
entered hereon by an authorized representative of the Virginia Resources Authority, as
Administrator of the Fund, when the proceeds of each such advance are delivered to the
Borrower.
Amount Date Authorized Signatures
If any Bond has been mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the City shall execute and
deliver a new Bond of like date and tenor in exchange and substitution for, and upon delivery to
the Registrar and cancellation of, such mutilated Bond, or in lieu of and in substitution for such
lost, stolen, or destroyed Bond; provided, however, that the City shall execute, authenticate, and
deliver a new Bond only if its registered owner has paid the reasonable expenses and charges of
the City in connection therewith and, in the case of a lost, stolen, or destroyed Bond (i) has filed
with the Registrar evidence satisfactory to him or her that such Bond was lost, stolen, or
destroyed and that the holder of the Bond was its registered owner and (ii) has furnished to the
City indemnity satisfactory to the Registrar. If the Bond has matured, instead of issuing a new
Bond, the City may pay the Bond without surrender upon receipt of the aforesaid evidence and
indemnity.
Section 4 Pledge of Water and Sewer Revenues
The Bond shall be a limited obligation of the City and, except to the extent payable from
the proceeds of the sale of the Bond or the income, if any, derived from the investment thereof, is
payable exclusively from the Revenues (as defined in the Financing Agreement) of the City’s
System which the City hereby pledges to the payment of the Bond pursuant to the terms of the
Financing Agreement. The pledge of the Revenues securing the Bond shall be on parity with
any Parity Bonds (as defined in the Financing Agreement) secured by such Revenues.
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Section 5 Application of Proceeds; Sale of Bond
Proceeds derived from the sale of the Bond together with other monies available therefor
shall be used to pay the costs of issuance and for the purposes specified in Section 2 of this
Ordinance and otherwise used in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance or an opinion
of Bond Counsel.
Section 6 Further Actions Authorized; Approval of Documents
The Financing Agreement will be in substantially the form presented to and filed with the
minutes of the meeting of this City Council at which this Ordinance is being adopted. The form
of the Financing Agreement and the terms, conditions and provisions thereof are hereby
approved by this City Council, and the Mayor, or City Manager, any of whom may act, are
hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the VRA the Financing Agreement in
substantially such form, with such changes and amendments as the officer executing the same
shall approve or as shall be necessary to satisfy VRA requirements, such approval to be
conclusively evidenced by his execution and delivery thereof.
The Mayor, City Manager, City Finance Director, City Treasurer, City Clerk, bond
counsel for the City and all other appropriate officers and employees of the City shall take all
actions and execute all certificates and documents as shall be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Ordinance.
All other actions of City officials in conformity with the purposes and intent of this
Ordinance and in furtherance of the issuance and sale of the Bonds as authorized herein are
ratified, approved and confirmed. City officials are authorized and directed to execute and
deliver all certificates and other instruments considered necessary or desirable in connection with
the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds pursuant to this Ordinance and the Financing
Agreement and to do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the terms and
provisions of such documents.
All ordinances, resolutions and proceedings in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, repealed. This Ordinance shall constitute the “Local Resolution” as such term is
defined in Section 1.1 of the Financing Agreement.
Section 7 Invalidity of Sections
If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or
unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph,
clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
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Section 8 Headings of Sections, Table of Contents
The headings of the sections of this Ordinance and the Table of Contents appended hereto
or to copies hereof shall be solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning,
construction, interpretation or effect of such sections of this Ordinance.
Section 9 Effectiveness and Filing of Ordinance
This Ordinance was presented to the Council and a public hearing concerning this
Ordinance was held in accordance with applicable law by the Council at its meeting on June 13,
2017. The Council hereby declares that this Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage
as provided for in the Act and pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 3 of the City Charter. A certified
copy of this Ordinance shall be filed by the Clerk with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City
of Martinsville, Virginia. The filing of this Ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the
City of Martinsville, Virginia shall be deemed to be the filing of an initial resolution or ordinance
with such Court for all purposes of the Act.
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The Members of the Council voted as follows:
Ayes Nays
Absent Abstentions
Adopted this 13th day of June, 2017.
The undersigned Clerk of the City Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia hereby
certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct extract from the minutes of a meeting of
the City Council held on June 13, 2017, and of the whole thereof so far as applicable to the
matters referred to in such extract. I hereby further certify that such meeting was a regularly
called meeting and that, during the consideration of the foregoing ordinance, a quorum was
present.
Dated this ___ day of ________, 2017.
________________________________________
Clerk, City Council of
City of Martinsville, Virginia
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Section 1 Definitions................................................................................................................1
Section 2 Findings and Determinations ...................................................................................2
Section 3 Authorization, Form and Details of the Bond ..........................................................2
Section 4 Pledge of Water and Sewer Revenues .....................................................................7
Section 5 Application of Proceeds; Sale of Bond ....................................................................8
Section 6 Further Actions Authorized; Approval of Documents.............................................8
Section 7 Invalidity of Sections ...............................................................................................8
Section 8 Headings of Sections, Table of Contents .................................................................9
Section 9 Effectiveness and Filing of Ordinance .....................................................................9
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: June 13, 2017
Item No: 7.
Department: Finance
Issue: Appropriation Approval
Summary:
The attachment amends the FY17 Budget with appropriations in the following
funds:
FY17:
General Fund: $ 8,206 – reimbursements, donations, & grant funds
Refuse Fund: $ 5,000 – sale of surplus equipment
Capital Reserve Fund: $ 8,093 – sale of surplus equipment
Attachments:
Consent Agenda 6-13-17
Recommendations: Approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 06/13/17
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY17
General Fund:
01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 1,921
01331108 501300 Sheriff/Corrections - Part-time & Temporary Wages 1,420
01331108 502100 Sheriff/Corrections - Social Security 88
01331108 502110 Sheriff/Corrections - Medicare 21
01331108 506008 Sheriff/Corrections - Vehicle Equipment & Maint. 284
01331110 506200 Sheriff/Annex - Prisoner Allowance 108
Reimbursement from Henry County for litter pickup - April
01100909 490137 Recovered Costs/Public Safety 2,765
01331108 501300 Sheriff/Corrections - Part-time & Temporary Wages 2,569
01331108 502100 Sheriff/Corrections - Social Security 159
01331108 502110 Sheriff/Corrections - Medicare 37
Reimbursement for security services
01100909 490801 Recovered Costs - Senior Services 1,770
01714212 501300 Senior Citizens - Part-time Wages 1,140
01714212 502100 Senior Citizens - Social Security 71
01714212 502110 Senior Citizens - Medicare 16
01714212 506049 Senior Citizens - Vehicle Fuels 543
Transportation Grant - 3rd Qtr
01100908 480420 Miscellaneous - Donations/Sr Citizens 1,750
01714212 506016 Sr Services - Program Supplies 1,750
Sr Health Fair & Craft Show
Total General Fund: 8,206 8,206
Refuse Fund:
09100905 450209 Sale of Salvage/Surplus 5,000
09425302 508201 Landfill - Machinery/Equipment 5,000
Purchase of mower for Landfill
Total Refuse Fund: 5,000 5,000
Capital Reserve Fund:
16100905 416209 Sale of Surplus Equipment 8,093
16572362 508113 Tools/Equipment - Street Cleaning 8,093
Purchase of salt spreader
Total Capital Reserve Fund: 8,093 8,093
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