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AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Council Chambers – Municipal Building 7:00 pm Closed Session 7:30 pm Regular Session Tuesday, August 22, 2017 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 – Council Member Bowles 1. Consider approval of minutes of the July 25, 2017 Council Meeting and the August 8, 2017 Council Meeting. (2 mins) 2. Recognize City Employees who are eligible for Service Awards – July 1 through September 30, 2017. (10 mins) 3. Recognize Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Witt-Cox. (10 mins) 4. Consider adoption of a resolution setting the allocation percentage for personal property tax relief for qualifying vehicles in the City of Martinsville for tax year 2017. (10 mins) 5. Consider setting a public hearing for Council’s September 12, 2017 meeting for the purpose of receiving names of citizens interested in an appointment to one unexpired term on the Martinsville City School Board, ending June 30, 2018. (10 mins) 6. Consider setting a public hearing on a request from Shenandoah Personal Communications, LLC for a special use permit to replace a wooden telecommunications tower with a monopole at 400 Broad Street. (10 mins) 7. Consider approval of consent agenda (2 mins) 8. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes) 9. Comments by City Manager. (5 minutes) 10.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.  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: August 22, 2017 Item No: 1. Department: Clerk of Council Issue: Consider approval of minutes from the July 25, 2017 Council Meeting and August 8, 2017 Council Meeting Summary: None Attachments: July 25, 2017 Council Meeting minutes August 8, 2017 Council Meeting minutes Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented. July 25, 2017 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on July 25, 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, Public Works Director Chris Morris, Animal Control Officer E.C Stone, Officer Coretha Gravely, and Deputy Police Chief Rob Fincher. 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 4-0 recorded vote: Council Member Lawson, aye; Council Member Bowles, aye; Mayor Teague, aye; and Council Member Hodge, aye. Vice Mayor Martin joined Closed Session at 7:05 PM. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A) A personnel matter as authorized by Subsection 1 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. At 7:30pm upon returning to Council Chambers, Mayor Teague explained that Council would recess Closed Session and would resume after regular Council meeting. Following the invocation by Council Member Lawson and Pledge to the American Flag, Teague welcomed everyone to the meeting. Consider approval of minutes from the July 11, 2017 Council Meeting – Council Member Bowles made a motion to approve the minutes as presented; Council Member Lawson seconded the motion with all in favor. Vice Mayor Martin introduced team members of the Martinsville Mayhem semi-pro football team. The team holds a record of 33-9 and they welcome area young men to train and participate with them. Saturday is a youth football camp for ages 5-15 years old at Baldwin Park beginning at 11:00am for $10. Children can register that same day. Martinsville Parks and Recreation has sponsors who will cover costs for up to 15 children if financial assistance is needed. Presentation of proclamation regarding Tuesday, August 1, 2017 National Night Out – Deputy Police Chief Fincher and Officer Gravely were present along with many Neighborhood Watch Captains. Mayor Teague read the proclamation. Fincher thanked Council for their continued support of the Night Out program and thanked the Night Out neighborhood participants. Gravely thanked all of the neighborhood captains. Tuesday August 1st is the 34th annual National Night Out. Gravely said this is a time for everyone to come together and stand up to crime and drugs. July 25, 2017 Hear an update from the Police Department regarding their summer intern program – The interns Tucker Brown (Ferrum College), Nicholas Mahler (Virginia Tech), and Magna Vista students Rachel Fincher and Jordan Collier thanked the Police Department and said the members of the department care deeply about their employees and the residents. The department plans to expand the intern program throughout the school year. Fincher said having the intern program has allowed them to view things from a younger generation perspective. Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing a local official to execute agreements with VDOT – Mayor Teague explained the purpose of the resolution. Council Member Lawson made a motion to adopt the resolution; Council Member Hodge seconded the resolution with all Council Members voting in favor. July 25, 2017 Hear an update from Police Animal Control - Officer Stone explained the barking dog ordinance since that seemed to be a common complaint. Stone said a homeowner could go to the magistrate’s office to report excessive barking dogs and he encouraged residents to record the dog to build a strong case in court. In the past year, Animal Control took in141 animals to the shelter and adopted out 134. Stone mentioned a recent epidemic of distemper in the area that affected small animals but there have been no recent reports the past two months. Stone asked that the tether ordinance be amended to make it easier for Animal Control to enforce. Mayor Teague asked City Attorney Monday to work with Officer Stone on the ordinance revisions and present it to Council at a future meeting. Stone explained the options to get rid of groundhogs and explained there is a lot more wildlife in the City than residents realize. Hear an update on the City’s 2017 Strategic Plan – City Towarnicki briefly updated Council on the status of the Strategic Plan available on the City website and shared the new screen appearance that residents would see. There are color-coded tabs that reflect update status of the plan sections. The City is working with HD Web Studio to make the plan more user friendly, identify the key performance measures and to create a simpler form so when it’s posted online the residents can get a simple, clear snapshot of what the City is doing in relation to the Strategic Plan. The document is a constantly changing document with regular updates from various departments. David Dickerson will be working with employees on what July 25, 2017 they do, how they operate, what they feel can be changed to make things better within their department. A list of suggestions will be compiled and steps implemented to improve service, save money or help improve processes. Consider setting a schedule and location for FY18 Council neighborhood meetings – City Manager Towarnicki introduced Council to the potential locations for the FY18 Neighborhood meetings. Council requested Forest Hill Presbyterian for the Druid Hills/Uptown area, High Street Baptist for the Westside area, Clearview Wesleyan Church for the Northside/Chatham Heights area and Fuller Memorial for the Southside area Consider approval of consent agenda – Council Member Lawson 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 – Ms. Peters of 1037 Barrows Mill Road said that her dog stays outside and barks only to make her aware that someone is near her home or because someone at the street is instigating the barking. Dogs bark to help protect their owners. Peters said she has foxes in her yard and will report that to Officer Stone. Emily Dupree, Ridgeway VA would like to ask that the PART bus route be expanded to Ridgeway. City Manager Towarnicki explained that the RADAR organization would review her request at the next meeting committee; however, the challenge to run a bus to Ridgeway is the drive time between stops. Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Lawson thanked Tim Martin for his service on the Planning Commission before his resignation. Lawson thanked the Sheriff’s Department for placing picnic tables at West End Park and shared the last fireworks display would be at the Mustang’s game on Friday. Vice Mayor Martin congratulated Joe Martin for being elected Chairman of the Planning Commission. Council Member Bowles said New Heights Foundation will host a Back to School event on August 5 from 4:00-9:00pm at the Historic Courthouse with family activities. Children of all ages accompanied by an adult July 25, 2017 are welcome to attend. Bowles wished a Happy Birthday to Sierra Preston. Council Member Hodge congratulated Council Member Bowles for being named by the Governor to the Board of Directors for the Virginia Resource Authority. Hodge was in Richmond recently representing Martinsville at the VML Committee meetings and shared information that the next generation for the 911 system funding formula changes would be beneficial for our local office. Hodge shared other legislative changes and asked for discussion between Council Members on whether to approve those changes or not. Mayor Teague attended the VML Finance Committee meeting where state budget was discussed along with implications. Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki explained a takeaway from the VML meetings is always “don’t expect any help from the state” and don’t expect any significant changes on what is received from the state. Towarnicki congratulated Christopher Ratcliff of the Police Department for completing the Forensic Science Academy. Nelson Toyota and local law enforcement departments will be hosting a free VIN Etching program on Saturday July 29, 2017 to help protect vehicles from theft. Jay Collins, a retired 14-year City employee and Harbour Gilley, a retired 10-year City employee both passed away, Towarnicki wished condolences to both families. At 8:46pm, Mayor Teague explained that Council would return to Closed Session. Council Member Bowles made a motion to recess to closed session; the motion was seconded by Council Member Hodge with all members voting in favor. At the conclusion of Closed Session at approximately 9:30pm, 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 RECESS matters identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed, or considered during the Session. A motion was made by Council Member Hodge to return to regular session, seconded by Council Member Bowles, with all Council Members voting in favor. No action was taken from Closed Session. There being no further business, Council Member Lawson 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 9:35pm. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Karen Roberts Gene Teague Clerk of Council Mayor August 8, 2017 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on August 8, 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, Sheriff Steve Draper, and 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 Lawson, seconded by Council Member Hodge, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Council Member Bowles, aye; Mayor Teague, aye; and Council Member Hodge, aye. Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A) Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including interview of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, as authorized by Subsection 29 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. At 7:30pm upon returning to Council Chambers, Mayor Teague explained that Council would recess Closed Session. Mayor Teague read the following statement regarding the medical school project, Tobacco Commission Grant and Dr. Boaz’s obligation for repayment: “To keep our citizens informed regarding the ongoing medical school project, the City and staff are in close communication with and closely following deliberations by the Tobacco Commission regarding the TROF grant awarded to the City for that project. As of this time, there has been no official communication from Tobacco regarding the City’s obligation in regard to repayment, nor a repayment schedule. We will be communicating with Dr. Boaz in the coming weeks regarding the project, ability to repay any or all of the grant, and the City’s next course of action.” Following the invocation by Vice Mayor Martin and Pledge to the American Flag, Teague welcomed everyone to the meeting. Hear an update from the Martinsville Sheriff’s Department regarding reaccreditation – Sheriff Steve Draper thanked Council and introduced Police Chief Gary Roche of the Pulaski Police Department and Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission Chairman. Roche recognized the Martinsville Sheriff’s Department for the successful completion of the state reaccreditation process and detailed what is required to achieve this accreditation. Sheriff Draper attributed the reaccreditation to the Sheriff’s Department staff. August 8, 2017 There are few offices in Virginia that are certified and he is proud that the Martinsville Sheriff’s Department, Martinsville Police Department and the Henry County Police Department are all certified. Draper introduced employees of the Sheriff’s department who have stepped into new rolls and helped to ensure the reaccreditation went smoothly. Hear an update from the Martinsville Sheriff’s Department on the inmate work program – Sheriff Draper said all inmates go through a classification process to determine where they are housed in the jail system and if they would qualify for the work program. Draper shared a PowerPoint of projects completed through the work program and details on inmate compensation. Martinsville is the only jail in the area that provides a paid work program with inmates receiving $3 per day. Work crew responsibilities and current projects with various City departments and non-profit organizations were explained. Details on the educational programs offered to the inmates were shared. Draper said the department has been working with PHCC and NCI on the EDOVO program and shared videos explaining the program. With the EDOVO program, each inmate will have access to a tablet to participate in the program. The tablets should be available to the City in about 8 weeks. Council Member Bowles asked how many inmates participate in the work program. Draper said there are 42 beds at the Annex; they require all of those inmates to work either inside the fence or in the public, weather permitting. They try to rotate the responsibilities so the inmates are not doing the same jobs every day. August 8, 2017 August 8, 2017 August 8, 2017 August 8, 2017 Hear an update from the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation – Mark Heath provided a report with updates on small businesses, marketing grants, marketing research and recruiting, unemployment rates, industry projects announced, and an updated brochure on Commonwealth Crossing. Heath introduced Sarah Hodges who updated Council on Martinsville and Henry County tourism. Hodges shared the annual tourism expenditures for Martinsville and Henry County. The Visitors Center sees 200-300 guests each month. Tourists come to the area because of the history and the outdoor activities. She shared details on the Smith River Fest on Saturday August 12. August 8, 2017 Hear an update from Amanda Witt-Cox of the M-HC Chamber of Commerce regarding activities related to the City/C-PEG Small Business Development contract – Amanda Cox provided an update regarding the Incubator that is at 99% occupancy, TGIF, OctoberFest, and the Farmer’s Market including EBT acceptance and sponsors, and the Small Business Development contract. They are planning for the third year of the small business development August 8, 2017 program. The Henry Hotel is almost full both business and residential and they are finalizing a contract on some retail strategies that will be discussed more in the near future. Hear an update regarding activities related to the Brownfield Grant the City received – Assistant City Manager Knox introduced Lori Kroll of Draper Aden. Properties damaged by recent fires have been viewed for potential redevelopment through a Brownfield Grant. Kroll described what is involved in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the grant studies and detailed some of the current projects. Future projects include the Paradise Inn, the Sons of Solomon Lodge, both American of Martinsville sites and a gas station on Fayette Street. Draper Aden is setting up an information booth on the Brownfield Grants at the OctoberFest. Consider approval of consent agenda – Council Member Lawson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; Council Member Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor. Business from the Floor – Don Kirby, 1178 Banner Street requests that Geter Street be paved with curve and gutter as originally planned. Ural Harris, 217 Stewart Street requested that Council require an investigation on where the medical college funds were spent and feels that those responsible should be held accountable. Jeff Peverall of 215 Aaron Street says Aaron Street is a disgrace including the security of the property. He says it is disheartening that the Fire Department does not have the manpower to do an investigation because of choices made by City Council. He said there should be some way to hold the property owners responsible for cleanup of the property through property maintenance requirements. He feels that property maintenance issues should be proactive, not reactive. He also mentioned lack of property tax payment on 172 Moss Street. Police Chief Eddie Cassady thanked Council and the citizens for wonderful National Night Out events. Cassady reminded citizens that Martinsville and Henry County schools start tomorrow and he asked that they be aware of students and buses. Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Bowles expressed gratitude for the local National Night Out events and wished luck to students starting school. Bowles August 8, 2017 acknowledged several organizations for hosting back to school events. She thanked the City departments for their help with the New Heights back to school events. Council Member Hodge thanked the churches for hosting the National Night Out events and law enforcement for making these events successful. Hodge congratulated Dr. Talley and the schools for a motivational start to the school year. Hodge met with several health care organizations regarding a needle exchange program but agreed that was not a good program to help with the opioid problem. On August 16, Hodge will attend the Regional Rural Caucus Program at NCI. Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki will work with the City Council and the School Board on a joint meeting date in September. At 9:35pm, Mayor Teague explained that Council would return to the Closed Session. At the conclusion of Closed Session at 9:55pm, 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 to return to regular session by Council Member Lawson, seconded by Council Member Bowles with all Council Members voting in favor. No action was taken. 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 10:00pm. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Karen Roberts Gene Teague Clerk of Council Mayor  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: August 22, 2017 Item No: 2. Department: Human Resources Issue: Recognize City Employees who are eligible for Service Awards – July 1 – September 30, 2017. Summary: The Service Award Program is designed to build individual morale and show appreciation to the long-service employee for their faithful service to the City of Martinsville. Attachment: Listing of City Employees who are eligible for the service award for the first quarter of FY 17-18. TO BE READ BY MAYOR. NO ACTION NECESSARY. SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS FIRST QUARTER - FISCAL YEAR 17-18 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1-SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 Name Department Years of Service KAREN WALKER CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 10 DOUG GRAHAM POLICE DEPT 10 GARY SETLIFF WATER RESOURCES 10 RICHARD RATCLIFFE POLICE DEPT 15 KENNETH TURNER WASTEWATER PLANT 15 WELDON REYNOLDS ENGINEERING 20 TED ANDERSON FIRE/EMS 20 MARK CLARK WASTEWATER PLANT 20 LISA HOLIDAY FINANCE 30 LANE SHIVELY GARAGE 30 RICHARD YOUNG GARAGE 30 WAYNE DAVIS PUBLIC WORKS 30  City Council Agenda Summary Date: August 22, 2017 Item No: 3. Department: Mayor & Council Issue: Recognize Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Witt-Cox. Summary: Amanda Witt-Cox, President of the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce, announced plans on Thursday, August 10th, to accept a new position as Appalachian Power Company’s External Affairs Manager for southwest Virginia. In recent years, the City has greatly expanded its working relationship with the Chamber and CPEG (Chamber’s Partnership for Economic Growth) by contracting for management services at West Piedmont Business Development Center; by merging MURA under the Chamber/CPEG’s leadership (including operation of the Farmer’s Market); by contracting for small business development services; and most recently working through two successful years of Community Business Launch projects. Throughout all of those endeavors, the professionalism of the Chamber/CPEG and in particular, leadership of Amanda Witt-Cox have been instrumental in achieving the successes that have occurred. Lisa Fultz, Executive Director of West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board has been named as the new Chamber President, effective August 21, 2017. Attachments: Proclamation recognizing Amanda Witt-Cox. Recommendations: The Mayor will read the proclamation and present to Amanda Witt-Cox.  PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AMANDA WITT-COX FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE MHC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, TO THE CHAMBER’S PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONCOMIC GROWTH, AND TO THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE WHEREAS, Amanda Witt-Cox has served as President of the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce for the past 10 years; and WHEREAS, During Amanda’s tenure and under her leadership, the Chamber has continued its tradition of excellent service to the business community; and WHEREAS, In March, 2014, the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce was awarded by the United States Chamber of Commerce, a 5- Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community, placing the MHC Chamber in the top 3% of chambers nationally; and WHEREAS, In recent years the City has greatly expanded its partnership with the Chamber and CPEG by contracting for management services at West Piedmont Business Development Center; by merging MURA under the Chamber/CPEG’s leadership (including operation of the Farmer’s Market); by contracting for small business development services; and most recently working through two successful years of Community Business Launch projects, and throughout all of those endeavors, the professionalism of the Chamber/CPEG and in particular, the leadership of Amanda Witt-Cox have been instrumental in achieving the successes that have occurred, NOW, THEREFORE, on this 22nd day of August, 2017, I, Gene Teague, Mayor, along with members of Martinsville City Council hereby extend our most sincere thanks and appreciation to Amanda for exemplary service to the Chamber, to the business community, and to the City of Martinsville, and we furthermore extend our best wishes as you transition to your new role with Appalachian Power Company. ________________________ M. Gene Teague, Mayor  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: August 22, 2017 Item No: 4. Department: Commissioner of the Revenue Issue: Consider adoption of a resolution setting the allocation percentage for personal property tax relief for qualifying vehicles in the City of Martinsville for tax year 2017. Summary: On December 13, 2005 city council adopted an ordinance that established a local program of personal property tax relief that requires the Martinsville City Council to annually set the relief allocation percentage that is anticipated to fully use the PPTRA relief funds provided to the City by the Commonwealth. The Commissioner of the Revenue has completed the annual assessment of motor vehicles that have a Martinsville tax situs for tax year 2017. By ordinance, qualifying vehicles assessed at $1,000, or less, receive 100% relief. Qualifying vehicles with assessed values between $1,001 and the first $20,000 receive a calculated annual percentage of relief based on the number of qualifying vehicles and their associated assessments. The Commissioner of the Revenue estimates that a percentage rate of 53.02% will fully use all state PPTRA funds allocated to the city for Tax Year 2017. Attachments: Resolution Recommendations: Adopt resolution  Council Members City Manager Gene Teague, Mayor Leon E. Towarnicki Chad Martin, Vice-Mayor City Attorney Jennifer Bowles Eric H. Monday Sharon Brooks Hodge Clerk of Council Kathy Lawson Karen Roberts RESOLUTION SETTING THE ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IN THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE FOR TAX YEAR 2017 WHEREAS, on December 13, 2005 by Ordinance 2005-8 the Martinsville City Council established a local program of tax relief that serves the best interests of its citizens regarding personal property tax on qualifying use vehicles, pursuant to modifications made by the General Assembly of Virginia to the Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 (PPTRA); and WHEREAS, the city’s relief program requires the city council to adopt an annual percentage of local tax relief for personal use vehicles valued between $1,001 and the first $20,000 that will fully exhaust the PPTRA relief funds provided to the city by the Commonwealth of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Revenue has completed the annual assessment of motor vehicles with Martinsville tax situs for Tax Year 2017; and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Revenue estimates that a percentage of relief of 53.02% applied to the first $20,000 of assessed values for qualifying vehicles valued over $1,000 will fully use all available state PPTRA relief allocated for tax year 2017, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Martinsville City Council that 53.02% shall be the percentage of relief to be applied to the first $20,000 in value of each qualifying vehicle with an assessed value more than $1,000 pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Sec. 21-10 of the Martinsville City Code. Adopted this 22nd day of August, 2017. _________________________________ _____________________________________ Gene Teague, Mayor ATTEST: Clerk of Council VOTE Jennifer Bowles ______ Sharon Brooks Hodge ______ Kathy Lawson ______ Chad Martin ______ M. Gene Teague ______ 55 West Church Street, P. O. Box 1112, Martinsville, VA 24114-1112 276-403-5180 Fax: 276-403-5280 www.martinsville-va.gov  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: August 22, 2017 Item No: 5. Department: City Manager Issue: Consider setting a public hearing for Council’s September 12, 2017 meeting for the purpose of receiving names of citizens interested in an appointment to one unexpired term on the Martinsville City School Board, ending June 30, 2018. Summary: Only those citizens whose names are brought up during the Public Hearing can be considered for appointment, and appointments cannot be made until seven days after the Public Hearing. Citizens may appear in person, stating their name, address, and interest in the position; or their name, address, and interest may be offered by another individual. Council typically conducts interviews with candidates after this meeting, with the appointment to be announced at one of the June Council meetings. Attachments: Martinsville School Board current listing. Recommendations: Set the Public Hearing for September 12, 2017 and consider scheduling interviews before and/or after Council’s September 26th meeting.  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: August 22, 2017 Item No: 6. Department: Community Development Issue: Consider setting a public hearing on a request from Shenandoah Personal Communications, LLC for a special use permit to replace a wooden telecommunications tower with a monopole at 400 Broad Street. Summary: Shenandoah Personal Communications, LLC (Shentel) is attempting to upgrade Sprint LTE equipment in the Martinsville area, and this requires the installation of antennae that cannot be supported safely and efficiently by the current wooden tower. Shentel desires to install a 110.7’ monopole telecommunications tower (including 4’ lightning rod) that will replace the existing 97’ wooden pole. The existing fenced compound will be expanded (8’x18.3’) as a result of an approved variance of 7 feet (18 feet instead of 25 feet from the rear property line) by the Martinsville Board of Zoning Appeals. The maximum allowable height is 199 feet. As per Section XIII, G, 4 of the City of Martinsville zoning ordinance, telecommunications towers are allowed by special use permit. On Thursday, August 17, 2017, the Commission held a duly advertised public hearing and voted to recommend to Council, approval of the special use permit. Attachments: Letter from Planning Commission, site plans from Shentel. Recommendation: A structural analysis of the proposed tower has been completed to show that the fall zone for the proposed tower will be within a 50’ diameter of the base, collapsing upon itself and avoiding homes in the vicinity (zoned M-1 at time of application, now ED-G or Economic Development - General). This is not the case with the current wooden monopole. Shentel will be adding landscape buffering and painting the pole SW 4008 Umber, a neutral color. The proposed tower will comply with the telecommunications regulations in the City of Martinsville’s Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, staff recommends that City Council schedule a public hearing on this request.  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: August 22, 2017 Item No: 7. Department: Finance Issue: Appropriation Approval Summary: The attachment amends the FY17 and FY18 Budgets with appropriations in the following funds: FY17 General Fund: $ 29,799 – grant, reimbursement FY18 School Oper Fund: $ 10,000 – donation Attachments: Consent Agenda 8-22-17 Recommendations: Approve  BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 08/22/17 ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT FY17 General Fund: 01100909 490801 Recovered Costs - Senior Services 883 01714212 501300 Senior Citizens - Part-time Wages 554 01714212 502100 Senior Citizens - Social Security 34 01714212 502110 Senior Citizens - Medicare 8 01714212 506049 Senior Citizens - Vehicle Fuels 287 Transportation Grant - June 01102926 405555 Federal Categorical - Brownfields Grant - EPA 28,916 01812247 503136 Brownfields - Professional Services - Consultant 28,916 Project reimbursement Total General Fund: 29,799 29,799 FY18 School Operating Fund: 18103919 489904 Private Grants/Donations/Contributions/Gifts 10,000 80002220 566056 Health Services - Non-Capital Equipment 10,000 Grant from UVA - E-backpack Award Total School Operating Fund: 10,000 10,000