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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, November 28, 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. 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 Pledge to the American Flag and Invocation by Vice Mayor Martin, 1. Consider approval of minutes of the November 14, 2017 Council Meeting. (2 mins) 2. Recognize City Employees who are eligible for Service Awards October 1-Decmeber 31, 2017 (10 mins) 3. Recognize Marine Corp veteran Walter E. Sheppard as recipient of the 2017 Henry County- Martinsville Outstanding Military Veteran and Army veteran William Jerry Perdue as Veteran of the Year. (10 mins) 4. Consider setting a public hearing on the request from The Refuge Temple Holiness Church for a rezoning of 205 Clearview Drive. (5 mins) 5. Conduct a public hearing jointly with the Martinsville Planning Commission on the Subdivision Zoning Ordinance update and consider approval of the ordinance on first reading (20 mins) 6. Hear a report on measurement and verification of the performance contract regarding the recently completed meter and lighting replacement project (20 mins) 7. Consider adoption of the 2018 Legislative Agenda. (15 mins) 8. Consider information related to the 2018 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list. (10 mins) 9. 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. 10. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes) 11. Comments by City Manager. (5 minutes)  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 1. Department: Clerk of Council Issue: Consider approval of minutes from the November 14, 2017 Council Meeting Summary: None Attachments: November 14, 2017 Council Meeting minutes Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented. November 14, 2017 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on November 14, 2017 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Gene Teague presiding. Council Members present included Gene Teague, Chad Martin, Jennifer Bowles, Sharon Hodge 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 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) 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: Council Member Hodge, aye; Council Member Bowles, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Mayor Teague, aye and Vice Mayor Martin, 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: Mayor Teague, aye; Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Bowles, aye; Council Member Hodge, aye; and Council Member Lawson, aye. Mayor Teague read a statement regarding Dr. Boaz and the City’s responsibility to repay the tobacco grant issued for the medical college. Dr. Boaz has provided a letter but it was not responsive to the questions asked so Council has asked the Circuit Court to contact him directly. The City will continue to work to get answers from Dr. Boaz. 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 October 23, 2017 Neighborhood Meeting and the October 24, 2017 Council Meeting – Council Member Bowles made a motion to approve minutes as presented; Council Member Lawson seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor. Read and present a proclamation honoring Tony C. Davis – City Manager Towarnicki reflected on the accident that took the life of Tony Davis, a 27 year employee of the City. Towarnicki thanked Mr. Davis’s family for attending. Wayne Davis, a city employee and member of the family introduced Mr. Davis’s wife, children and other family members who attended. Council Member Bowles read the proclamation. Mayor Teague thanked the family November 14, 2017 for attending. Vice Mayor Martin suggested Piedmont Community Services to assist during their time of grief. Read and present a proclamation recognizing Saturday, November 25, 2017 as Small Business Saturday in the City of Martinsville – Council Member Hodge read the proclamation, which was presented, to Liz Secrest, Assistant Director Martinsville Uptown. Secrest updated Council on some of the activities scheduled for Small Business Saturday. Uptown businesses are encouraged to have one good sale going on that day to encourage visitors to shop their store and she continues to market this event to make it more successful. Secrest updated Council on the Farmer’s Market season and an upcoming event for Market vendors at Hugo’s Restaurant. She stated that the Uptown Halloween event was successful as well as the OctoberFest with 240 booths and a large crowd. Council Member Lawson said she heard numerous compliments regarding the Farmer’s Market. Council Member Bowles asked about the SNAP match, Secrest said they are working with multiple organizations to help fund that opportunity again this year. November 14, 2017 Hear an update from Lisa Fultz of the M-HC Chamber of Commerce regarding activities related to the City/C-PEG Small Business Development contract – Lisa Fultz of the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce thanked Liz Secrest for her work and for helping update Council on previous and upcoming activities. The next small business boot camp is scheduled to begin Thursday February 8, 2018; the application is available now online. American National Bank has agreed to sponsor the small business events. Fultz has already met with 25 potential small business clients since August. The Eclipse Handyman Service has already opened up for business. There have been nine ribbon cuttings, four in the City since the last Council update, including 21 new employee positions. The small business incentives will include a performance based state incentive grant. Fultz encouraged residents with questions to call her to discuss if the small business training and funding would be a good choice for them. The retail strategy consultants are on track with timeline of requirements. Website for commercial properties is live for owners and brokers. Consider discussion of the City’s 2018 legislative agenda – City Attorney Monday pointed out changes and additions to the legislative agenda. He encouraged residents to contact their state representatives with additional requests for changes to the legislative agenda. Council Members suggested additional changes to be made. Monday proposed that final adoption be at the November 28, 2017 meeting. November 14, 2017 Consider information related to the 2018 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list – City Manager Towarnicki directed Council to the list provided in their agenda packet with changes highlighted. Assistant City Manager Wayne Knox pointed out Northside revitalization project changes and asked if Council had any particular projects in mind to please notify him so that it can be approved and communicated to West Piedmont. Mayor Teague asked if improvements to Hooker Field could be added to the CEDs list. Changes will be made and finalized by the end of the year. November 14, 2017 November 14, 2017 November 14, 2017 Consider authorizing staff to execute an agreement with the Virginia Tobacco Commission regarding repayment of the grant awarded for the medical school project – City Manager Towarnicki summarized the medical school project and repayment details. On a September 27 conference call, the Tobacco Commission requested a repayment of $780,000 of the original $800,000 grant involving a 5-year repayment plan. In addition to Martinsville, there are 16 other projects issued TROF grants that are in various stages of repayment. The payment schedule is flexible so the city can make several payments throughout the year or one lump sum payment. As stipulated in the agreement, July 2018 will be the first payment with five annual payments of $156,000. Towarnicki explained if the City is spending $156,000 repayment each year that it will affect the budget in upcoming years. This expense could affect employee retirement, probably capital requests, etc. but not any one specific area. Council Member Hodge asked Towarnicki to address how the repayment plan would affect the option to seek additional grant money in the future; Towarnicki explained that would not be an issue. Each project will stand on its own merit. Towarnicki said they did attempt to receive credit for construction within the building but that request was not accepted. Council Member Hodge made a motion to execute the agreement; Council Member Lawson seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor. November 14, 2017 November 14, 2017 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 – Ural Harris, 217 Stewart Street says he is glad to receive an update on the medical school repayment. He said he hopes the letter will be released and the logic why some Council Members supported to float a $3 million bond. Council Hodge clarified that the request to support the bond was made but not approved by Council. Harris asked about the contract signed for the pavement project. He said there have been tires busted, accidents and cars knocked out of line. Sophia Esdaile, 494 Stoney Mountain Road in Axton stated that she is on the Harvest Youth Board and shared details about the annual Thanksgiving Eve dinner on November 22 from 1:00-4:00pm at Martinsville High School; residents can dine in or request delivery. More information can be found online. Comments by members of City Council – Council Member Hodge shared that this week is National Apprenticeship week; she will be attending a meeting and luncheon with other Workforce Committees and Chambers regarding apprenticeship in Danville. Every year the VML holds an essay contest, which she encourages local seventh graders to participate. The essay top is “If I Were Mayor”; Hodge stated that she is willing to make a $50 additional donation to recognize a local winner. She asked Towarnicki to communicate with Dr. Talley to November 14, 2017 promote this to the students. Council Member Bowles offered to make an additional $20 donation and Mayor Teague offered to match Hodge’s $50 contribution. Council Member Lawson reminded residents of the Christmas parade Saturday at 5:00pm uptown, rain date will be Sunday at 4:00pm. Lawson congratulated the constitutional officers for their reelection. Council Member Bowles offered condolences to Officer Coretha Gravely on the loss of her husband and to the Mary Via family. Bowles encouraged residents to shop Small Business Saturday November 25 Uptown. She congratulated PHCC on their partnership with the Harvest Foundation and encouraged citizens to apply for Board and Commission vacancies. Vice Mayor Martin offered condolences to the former Chief of Police Mike Rogers on the passing of his mother. Mayor Teague offered details on the SEED Fund through PHCC and the Harvest Foundation totaling $3.1 million. Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki discussed the paving concerns and said the paving project would be complete before the weekend and in time for the parade. They are currently working on the crosswalks and painting of the lines. Towarnicki said there were issues with weather and the asphalt plant that put the project behind the original timeframe. Towarnicki explained that Bridge St between Church and Main would become a 2- way street. National Recycling Day is Wednesday November 15. Towarnicki offered condolences to the family of Jim Ford who passed away on October 28, 2017; Ford was the chairman of the Planning Commission for many years and had a part in multiple City ordinances. Towarnicki reminded residents the Municipal building would be closed Wednesday at noon through Sunday for the Thanksgiving holiday. There being no further business, Council Member Hodge made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Bowles with all Council Members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Karen Roberts Gene Teague Clerk of Council Mayor  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 2. Department: Human Resources Issue: Recognize City Employees who are eligible for Service Awards for the period October 1 – December 31, 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. SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS SECOND QUARTER - FISCAL YEAR 17-18 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2017 Years of Name Department Service Cliff Bryant Garage 10 Laura Lawson Fire/EMS 10 Tim Jamison Fire/EMS 15 Jeff Gauldin Wastewater Plant 15 John Kaczor Fire/EMS 20 Teresa George Sheriff's Department 20 Randy Millner Water Plant 20 Linda Conover Finance 25 Cindy Barbour General Registrar 30 Attachment: None Recommendation: The Mayor will read the list.  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 3. Department: City Council Issue: Recognize Marine Corp veteran Walter E. Sheppard as recipient of the 2017 Henry County-Martinsville Outstanding Military Veteran, and Army veteran William Jerry Perdue as Veteran of the Year. Summary: At the annual Veteran’s Day Program held Friday, November 10th, local Marine Corp veteran Walter E. Sheppard was honored as the recipient of the 2017 Henry County-Martinsville Outstanding Military Veteran and Army veteran William Jerry Perdue was honored as the Veteran of the Year. Walter Sheppard entered active duty in the Marine Corp in 1966, one year after graduating from Martinsville High School. He went through boot camp at Paris Island, SC and received infantry training at Camp Geiger, NC. He specialized in vehicle mechanics, was released from active duty in 1968, and after serving four additional years in the Reserves was honorably discharged in 1972. William Jerry Perdue graduated from Martinsville High School in 1957, completed U.S. Army airborne training, and served in Korea with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He also served with the 101st Airborne Division. During his service he received a number of awards including Senior Parachutist Wings, Korean Defense Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter’s Badge with Rifle Bar, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and two Presidential Unit Citation Ribbons. The Henry County-Martinsville Outstanding Military Veteran is an annual award jointly given by Henry County and the City of Martinsville, and the Veteran of the Year Award is presented through the local Veteran’s Service Organization. Attachments: None Recommendations: No action needed by Council.  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 4. Department: Community Development Issue: Consider setting a public hearing on the request from The Refuge Temple Holiness Church for a rezoning of 205 Clearview Drive. Summary: The Martinsville Planning Commission conducted a duly advertised public hearing on November 16, 2017, to consider the request for rezoning by The Refuge Temple Holiness Church, 205 Clearview Drive, from R – N Neighborhood Residential to C – N Neighborhood Commercial. The purpose of the request is to allow installation of an LED sign on the property that is larger than what is currently permitted in the R – N District. Attachments: Planning Commission letter and property sheet Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council schedule a public hearing for the December 12, 2017 meeting to consider the rezoning request.  Martinsville A CITY W I T H O U T L I M I T S November 16, 2017 Mayor Gene league Members of City Council City of Martinsville 55 West Church Street Martinsville, VA 24114 Re: Rezoning of 205 Clearview Drive Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The Planning Commission, at its meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2017, conducted a duly advertised public hearing to consider the request for a rezoning of 205 Clearview Drive, from R-N Neighborhood Residential to C-N Neighborhood Commercial, by The Refuge Temple Holiness Church. At the meeting it was noted that the purpose of the request for rezoning is because the applicant wishes to install a LED sign on its property that is larger than what is permitted in the R-N District. According to the Comprehensive Plan, Clearview Drive in designated both commercial and residential. No one from the public spoke at the public hearing. Following evidence heard at the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to send the request to City Council with a recommendation to rezone the parcel and amend the Official Zoning Map. Regards, Joseph Martin Chair, Planning Commission /wk 55 West Church Street P.O. Box 1112 Martinsville, VA 24114-1112  Property Location 205 CLEARVIEW DR Map ID 13 (06 )00 /A Account# 050065020 Vision ID 1036 City of MartinsvMIe Print Date 09-19-2017 12:55:40 CURRENT OWNER RECORD OF 01 DEED BOOKTSALE DATE \Q/UY SALE PRICED T7C REFUGE TEMPLE HOLINESS CHUR REFUGE TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH LR170000575 06-27-2017 0 REFUGE TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH LR05/00865 11-04-2005 600,000 CHURCH OF GOD TRUSTEES GM05/00016 09-21-2005 0 205 CLEARVIEW DR CHURCH OF GOD TRUSTEES 000/000 01-01-1900 0 MARTINSVILLE VA 24112-170 ASSESSMENT EFFECTIVE 7/1/2017 LEGAL DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS ASSESSMENTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1st OF ASSESSMENT YEAR Description Code Appraised Assessed Year Code Assessed Year Code Assessed Year Code Assessed LOTA, 102755 SF Building 800 472,900 472,900 2017 472,900 2015 499,700 2013 499,700 Land 800 102,800 102,800 BLDG DESCRIPTION 102,800 102,800 102.800 Outbldg 800 0 0 Total 575,700 575,700 CHURCH Total 575,700 Total 602,500 Total 602,500 SUPPLEMENTAL DATA BUILDING SUB-AREA SUMMARY SECTION COST/MARKET VALUATION SUB Description LIVING GROSS EFF AREA UnitC Undeprec Val Base Rate 50.00 n Of Parcels 1 Year Built 1973 Ren 315,657 PlatRef 0500016 Classification 26:Relgious Chur 1ST 1st Floor 7.656 7,656 7,656 41.23 315,657 Net Other Adj 0 Land Acres 2.359 Zoning R-N AYB 1973 LandSF 102,758 Prop Use 22:Church Effective Year Built 1977 Assoc- Parcel District CHURiChurches Condition A Remodel Rating "CONSTRUCTION DETAIL ~ Element Cd Year Remodeled Description Style 22 Church Eyb Dpr Model 94 Functional Obsd Commercial Grade C Economic Obsol AVERAGE Ttl Gross Liv / Lease Area J7.656 7.656 7,656 Stories 1.00 Cost Trend Factor 1 OB - OUTBUILDING & YARD ITEMS(L)/EF-BUILDING EXTRA FEA7URE5JB) Adjustment Foundation Typ 04 C/B Code ; Description Si?e Rate Dep Qu Adj Apprais Val Percent Exterior Wall 1 11 BRICK 0 097 OB-PAVEMENT 42,400 0.50 100 1.00 0.00 21,200 Percent Good 100 Roof Cover m COMPOSITE SHINGLE 14(1 EF-BASEMENT FINISHED 7,656 23.50 100 1.00 1.00 179,900 RCNLD Interior Wall 1 09 271,788 DRY WALL 179 EF-PORCH OPEN 154 0.00 100 1.00 1.00 0 % Good Ovrd Interior Floor 1 01 CAR/VIN 100 1,% EF-DECK 48 0.00 100 1.00 1.00 % Good Ovrd Comment 100 Exterior Cond 04 Very Good Central Heat 01 Misc Imp Ovr Yes Central AC 00 No Misc Imp Ovr Comment Bedrooms Cost to Cure Ovr 0 Total Rooms 0 Cost to Cure Ovr Comm. Full Baths 0 Half Baths 0 Chimneys 0 Fireplaces 0 Sketch Factor Basement Type 10 Living Area 7656 FULL 1ST PROPERTY FXCTolf$- (7,656 sf) PUBWATE UG UTILITI TOPO SIDEWALK Y PUB SEWE CURB & GU SOIL SEPTIC VIEW LOCATION T  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 5. Department: Community Development Issue: Conduct a public hearing jointly with the Martinsville Planning Commission on the Subdivision Zoning Ordinance update and consider approval of the ordinance on first reading. Summary: The Planning Commission and its consultant, Cox and Associates, have worked on updating the current Subdivision Ordinance for a number of years. The new Zoning Ordinance was adopted effective August 1, 2017. An update was presented to Council at the October 10, 2017 meeting with the request from the Planning Commission to hold a joint public hearing with Council at the November 28, 2017 meeting, which City Council agreed to do. Following the final review of the proposed update of the Subdivision Ordinance, 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 many interested owners. Their questions concerned what effect the new Subdivision 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, and consider approval (roll call vote) of the Subdivision Ordinance update on first reading, either as presented or with proposed amendments resulting from the public hearing comments. Approval on second reading and adoption of the Subdivision Ordinance update will occur at Council’s December 12, 2017 meeting.  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 6. Department: City Manager Issue: Hear a report on measurement and verification of the performance contract regarding the recently completed meter and lighting replacement project. Summary: A major element of the recently completed project replacing water and electric meters and change-out of street lighting to LEDs includes measurement and verification of savings achieved compared to the guaranteed level of savings that formed the basis for the project’s financials. Representatives from Johnson Controls will present a brief summary of their findings covering the three month period of June, July, and August, 2017. Attachments: None - information will be presented at the meeting. Recommendation: No action by Council is needed – the report is being presented for information purposes.  City Council Agenda Summary Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 7. Department: City Attorney Issue: Consider adoption of the 2018 Legislative Agenda Summary: The City annually determines its legislative priorities. Attached is 2017’s Legislative Agenda (marked up) for your consideration with deletions, additions, and prioritizations for 2018 based on discussion from recent Council meetings. Pre-filing for specific legislation is the first week of December, 2017. Attachments: 2018 Legislative Agenda, showing amendments from 2017. Recommendations: Discussion, possible amendment, and adoption on voice vote. The City of Martinsville appreciates the efforts its legislators undertake at both the state and federal level on behalf of its citizens. Listed below are the City’s priorities requested of its legislative delegation in 20172018. Virginia General Assembly Transportation 1. In the short term, upgrade those portions of Route 220 overlaying I-73 to interstate standards. Any construction or upgrades to the I-73 corridor should begin on those sections passing through Henry County. 2. Continue to place priority on Route 58 improvements, particularly the section between Stuart and Hillsville, Virginia. 3. Approve the concept of a transportation authority for southern Virginia, with a dedicated revenue stream for the construction of I-73 and other transportation priorities. Increase VDOT funding for road construction and repaving. Education 1. City Council endorses the agenda proposed by the Martinsville City School System and also endorses the educational priorities adopted by Henry County, on behalf of its school system. 2. Oppose the imposition of unaided education mandates and in the event of revenue cuts by the Commonwealth opposes targeted cuts by the Commonwealth, instead preferring local decision making authority on where to make any such cuts. 3. Recognizing its potential to promote economic development within our community and region, continue support for the development and funding of the New College Institute in its current location in Uptown Martinsville; urge that any funding reductions to New College Institute, if considered, be minimized to the greatest extent possible; and support the affiliation of The New College Institute as a branch of a four-year public university. 4. Request the Commonwealth to fully fund the expenditures imposed upon local school systems by implementing the Standards of Quality. 5. Encourage the Commonwealth to continue or increase the current levels of financial support provided to Patrick Henry Community College. 6. Encourage the Commonwealth to provide support for the concept of a medical school in Martinsville-Henry County. 7.6. Request the Commonwealth to provide incentives for consolidation of school systems. Economic Development 1. Maintain current levels of funding for economic development incentives, including but not limited to the Governor’s Opportunity Fund. 2. Enhance the authority granted to localities to address and eliminate blighted properties, and the formation of interstate compacts to allow expedited recourse against out-of-state property owners. 3. Continue currentIncrease funding levels of for the Virginia Museum of Natural History. 4. Request enhanced state and federal financial assistance for localities which exceed the average state unemployment rate by 150% for a period of five consecutive years. 5. Support continued tourism awareness initiatives in the Martinsville-Henry County region. 6. Expand local authority to designate Enterprise Zones and establish incentives. 7. Oppose efforts by Henry County PSA to reopen the Lower Smith River Wastewater Treatment Plant, absent a regional study concluding that such is in the best interests of Martinsville-Henry County taxpayers, customer base, economic needs and state environmental policy. 8. Expand grants and resources available to fiscally stressed localities, and to business development entities in such localities, to aid in the encouragement or development of small and entrepreneurial businesses. 9. Support the Virginia Grocery Investment Fund, as a public-private initiative to improve nutrition and access to Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + quality food, and enhance economic development by encouraging the development of grocery stores in neighborhoods Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Tab where none exist. after: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.5" 8. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Governance 1. Request the appointment of a joint gubernatorial/legislative commission to examine the structure of local government in Virginia, the commission’s mandate to include: a. Examination of local government in the other 49 states for potential adaptation to Virginia. b. Enable cities to expand their revenue base. c. Elimination of the “zero-sum” revenue base structure, which creates friction between cities and counties. d. Elimination of redundant services and programs between contiguous cities and counties. 2. Require full funding for HB 599 funds, in fulfillment of the Commonwealth’s commitment to cities in return for their acquiescence in the annexation moratorium. 3. Require that the Commonwealth fully fund its obligations to the Virginia Retirement System, and refrain from borrowing from VRS funds. 4. Request the elimination of “local aid to the Commonwealth” in the state budget; local aid artificially inflates state revenues by shifting responsibility for cuts in vital services onto localities. 5. Elimination of all unfunded mandates from the Commonwealth to localities. 6. Oppose any elimination or alteration of local revenue streams, and specifically oppose any amendment to the current manner in which the Business Occupation and Licensing Tax and the Machinery and Tools Tax are levied, unless a replacement revenue stream, not subject to biennial appropriation, is guaranteed by the Commonwealth. 6.7. Preserve intact local authority to regulate zoning, land use, and regulation of the installation of wireless communication equipment. 7.8. Request at a minimum, level funding for operational requirements of the Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services. 8.9. Request that the General Assembly leaves intact the fire programs fund and the rescue squad assistance funds and not use these funds as a way to balance the state budget. 9.10. Request that the Commonwealth fully fund its obligations to constitutional officers. 10.11. Oppose any attempt to curtail the doctrine of sovereign immunity for localities. 11.12. Oppose any attempt to permit collective bargaining for state and local government employees. 12.13. Oppose any amendment of the existing burden of proof or process in local tax appeals cases. 13.14. Request authority to refund erroneously paid taxes at an interest rate which differs from that imposed on delinquencies, and to refund taxes erroneously paid through the fault of the taxpayer at no interest. 14.15. Support VML’s endorsement of a JLARC study of assigning a proportional share of lottery sales revenue to the localities generating such sales. 15.16. Require the Commonwealth to fund 100% of the per-diem costs of housing state inmates in local jails. 16.17. Support all state efforts to provide aid and support services to fiscally stressed localities, but oppose any attempts to interfere with localities’ right to solve their own financial problems locally. 17.18. Support the alteration of award criteria in the “REACH Virginia” and all other VHDA programs to a per- capita income-based model. United States Congress 1. Oppose any effort to impose additional taxation or regulation of electrical power generation by coal or natural gas. 2 2. Urge the Federal Highway Commission to adopt the CTB’s designated route for I-73, or alternatively to preserve the current record of decision in the event the CTB’s route is rejected. 3. In the short term, upgrade those portions of Route 220 overlaying I-73 to interstate standards. 4. Request $3.72M in funds for the redevelopment of brownfields extending from the former American Furniture and Sara Lee sites, along Aaron Street, to Rives Road. 5. Request $6.25M in funds for the elimination and redevelopment of blighted areas in the city. 6. Request legislation to provide special federal incentives to businesses locating in regions which have experienced job losses in excess of 5% of the total workforce and/or declines in median incomes since the adoption of NAFTA, WTO or GATT. Target such areas for increased federal funding in education or workforce retraining. 7. Extend high speed broadband service throughout southern Virginia. 8. Request enhanced state and federal financial assistance for localities which exceed the average state unemployment rate by 150% for a period of five consecutive years. Formatted: Font color: Auto 8.9. Oppose the elimination or reduction of the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit. 9. Oppose the EPA’s proposed expansion of the definition of “waters of the United States” in 40 CFR 230.3. Comment [EM1]: The Trump Administration has done this. Staff Designations City Council empowers the following staff members to speak on its behalf and in its best interests to the Virginia General Assembly and United States Congress, its members and committees: City Attorney Eric Monday City Manager Leon Towarnicki Other department heads as appointed by the City Manager 3  City Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Item No: 8. Department: Community Development Issue: Consider information related to the 2018 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list. Summary: Each year, the City has the option of adding, modifying, or deleting projects on the CEDS list to reflect changing local needs and priorities. As with years past, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) requires that the WPPDC Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) annual report be submitted by March 31 (2018), to align with the PDC’s planning grant. In light of this timeframe, WPPDC is requesting that each jurisdiction determine their respective project priority list in order to meet the necessary deadline for the 2018 document update. In the 2017 CEDS document, projects specific to Martinsville are listed beginning mid-way of page A-3, ending at the top page A-6. Attachment: Portion of CEDS document outlining Martinsville projects. Recommendation: Approve 2018 CEDS list. Revitalization of Uptown Business 1/III Incentivize small businesses (interior makeover/elevator) EDA $900,000 $900,000 Positive 80 District--City of Martinsville Revitalization of Uptown Business 1/II Construct/ retrofit condos in Uptown EDA $1,000,000 $2,000,000 Positive 15 District--City of Martinsville DHCD $300,000 VHDA $500,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Project 2/IV Housing rehab; creation of community space CDBG $1,000,000 $1,250,000 Positive Indirect West End/Pine Hall Rd Neighborhood Local $250,000 City of Martinsville Smith River Interceptor Project-- 1/II Repair and reline approximately 10,500 linear feet of reinforced EDA $1,000,000 $8,000,000 Positive 100/Indirect City of Martinsville concrete pipe for the sanitary sewer interceptor line that extends ARC $500,000 generally along Smith River to City Wastewater Treatment Plant Local $6,500,000 Community Development Project - 1/II Purchase blighted properties on Starling Avenue and HUD/NSP $700,000 $1,000,000 Positive 20/Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central adaptively reuse HTC $300,000 Business District--City of Martinsville Southside Community Park 1/III Upgrade existing four (4) fields to accommodate youth and DCR $200,000 $3,000,000 Positive N/A Upgrading--City of Martinsville collegiate softball and baseball tournaments. This would include EDA $600,000 new lighting where necessary, upgrade concession stand and ARC $150,000 new sports surfaces. VTC $750,000 Other $1,300,000 Community Development Project - 1/IV Purchase blighted properties, prepare site for development Brownfield $400,000 $825,000 Unknown 100/Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central (Draper - West Church Street) - City of Martinsville EDA $325,000 Business District--City of City $100,000 Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/III Rives Road Site Development- full site development EDA $1,400,000 $1,400,000 Positive 400 CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central including A & E, site grading Business District--City of Martinsville Community Development Projects-- 1/III Further develop 20 acre lots- at Clearview Business Park EDA $750,000 $750,000 Positive 200+ City of Martinsville to prepare for companies- Parcels 2 & 5 Community Development Project - 1/I Adaptive reuse of historic building on Fayette Street- VHDA $800,000 $3,800,000 Positive 100 CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central Paradise Inn and lots surrounding it EDA $1,000,000 Business District--City of CDBG $1,000,000 Martinsville Grants $1,000,000 Community Development Develop- 1/V Recruit high tech/advanced manufacturing to the EDA $100,000 $100,000 Positive Indirect ment Projects--City of Martinsville Martinsville Area and Enterprise Zones Community Development Project - 1/III Upgrade, widen, and landscape Beaver Street from MAP-21 $800,000 $850,000 Positive Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central Fayette Street to Memorial Blvd - City of Martinsville VHDA $50,000 Business District--City of Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/I Prepare City-owned site at corner of Fayette & Beaver Sts EDA $300,000 $3,500,000 Positive Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central for residential, educational or commercial development - Local $200,000 Business District--City of Martinsville Area and Central Business District CDBG $1,000,000 Martinsville Grants $2,000,000 Community Development Project - 1/II Write arts & cultural plan for Arts & Cultural District NEA $25,000 $82,000 Positive Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central City $25,000 Business District--City of ARC $32,000 Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/II Enhance Fayette Area Business District CDBG $1,000,000 $2,045,000 Positive Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central facades/greenscape/economic revitaliation - Fayette Street from Local $1,000,000 Business District--City of Moss Street to Memorial Blvd CIRD $35,000 Martinsville Planning stipend for Citizens Design - CIRD Match - Ink $10,000 Community Development Project - 1/IV Purchase blighted properties - prepare site for redevelop- Brownfield $900,000 $1,900,000 Unknown 150 - Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central ment (202 Cleveland Avenue) - City of Martinsville EDA $500,000 Business District--City of City $500,000 Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/IV Purchase blighted properties - prepare for redevelopment Brownfield $1,500,000 $2,750,000 Unknown 150 - Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central (820 Roy Street) - City of Martinsville EDA $750,000 Business District--City of City $500,000 Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/IV Purchase blighted properties - prepare for redevelopment Brownfield $200,000 $500,000 Positive 50 - indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central (Lot - Cleveland Avenue)- City of Martinsville EDA $200,000 Business District--City of City $100,000 Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/IV Purchase blighted properties - prepare for redevelopment Brownfield $300,000 $600,000 Positive 50 - indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central (307 W. Market Street)- City of Martinsville EDA $200,000 Business District--City of City $100,000 Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/I Support adaptive reuse project of blighted vacant warehouse LIHTC $500,000 $6,900,000 Positive 20/Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central in Uptown Martinsville HTC $1,000,000 Business District--City of EZ $250,000 Martinsville Private $5,150,000 Community Development Project - 1/III Purchase blighted building on Fayette Street in Uptown, IRF $600,000 $5,500,000 Positive 10/Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central complete feasibility study, adaptive reuse HTC $500,000 Business District--City of EZ $100,000 Martinsville Private $4,300,000 Community Development Project - 1/III Work with partners to develop an amphitheater on Depot NEA $50,000 $100,000 Positive 5/Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central Street ARC $50,000 Business District--City of Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/III Acquire and redevelop properties along commercial corridor ARC $250,000 $3,250,000 Positive 50 CDBG - Commonwealth Corridor for reuse CDBG $2,000,000 City of Martinsville EDA $1,000,000 Community Development Project - 1/IV Rives Theatre renovations IRF $600,000 $1,100,000 Positive 5/indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central ARC $200,000 Business District--City of HTC $300,000 Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/III Commonwealth Corridor Enhancement & Pedestrian VDOT $1,000,000 $1,500,000 Positive Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central linkages to Uptown & Fayette Street CDBG $500,000 Business District--City of Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/III Purchase of West Church Street property, complete IRF $500,000 $1,000,000 Positive 20/Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central feasibility study, adaptive reuse CDBG $500,000 Business District--City of Martinsville Community Development Project - 1/III Purchase of Main Street property, complete feasibility study, IRF $500,000 $1,000,000 Positive 20/Indirect CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central adaptive reuse CDBG $500,000 Business District--City of Martinsville MINet Fiber Optic Expansion-- 1/III Citywide expansion of MINet Martinsville fiber optic EDA $2,000,000 $20,500,000 NA NA City of Martinsville system to reach businesses and homes Other $11,000,000 Local $7,500,000 Community Development Project- 1/III Upgrades to the concession, seating, and restroom areas at ARC $200,000 $1,700,000 Positive NA Hooker Field Upgrades Hooker Field - covered seating, ADA compliant restrooms DRC $500,000 expanded press box/concession/office space OTHER $1,000,000