City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · December 11, 2018
Minutes
December 11, 2018, 2018 Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on
December 11, 2018 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Gene
Teague presiding. Council Members present included Gene Teague, Jim Woods, Jennifer
Bowles, Chad Martin 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, Police Chief Eddie Cassady, and Fire Chief Ted
Anderson.
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 Bowles, seconded by Council Member Lawson
with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Mayor Teague, aye; Council Member Woods, aye; Vice
Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Bowles, aye; and Council Member Lawson, aye.
Council convened in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A) Appointments to
boards and commissions, 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 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 Bowles, with the
following 5-0 recorded vote in favor to return to Open Session: Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council
Member Bowles, aye; Mayor Teague, aye; Council Member Woods, aye; and Council Member
Lawson, aye.
Council Member Lawson made a motion to reappoint Jennifer Bowles to the West Piedmont
Planning District Board of Commissioners for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2022. Vice
Mayor Martin seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor. Council Member
Bowles abstained from the vote.
Council Member Bowles made a motion to reappoint Daniel Spencer to the Transportation
Safety Commission for a 4-year term ending December 31, 2022. Council Member Woods
seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
Council Member Lawson made a motion to reappoint Robert Vogler to the Transportation
Safety Commission for a 4-year term ending December 31, 2022. Council Member Bowles
seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
Following the Pledge to the American Flag and invocation by Vice Mayor Martin, Teague
welcomed everyone to the meeting.
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Recognition of Mayor Gene Teague – Vice Mayor Martin read the proclamation, which was
presented, to Mayor Teague along with the Key to the City. Council Member Lawson presented
a card and a small gift from fellow Council Members. Ms. Ackerman from the Virginia Municipal
League presented a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Teague and thanked him for his service on
City Council and as part of the Virginia Municipal League. Council Member Woods paraphrased
Ralph Waldo Emerson, “I wish that life should not be cheap, but sacred. I wish the days to be
as centuries, loaded, fragrant” and thanked Teague for his two decades of service. Council
Member Bowles reflected on her interaction with Teague when she was a new Council Member
and thanked him for his help and for listening to her opinions with an open heart. Council
Member Lawson said Teague took her to lunch when she was first elected to Council and taught
her to read a City budget, taking the time to teach her meant so much. City Manager Towarnicki
explained that it is critical for the City Manager to have a good working relationship with the
Mayor and as they have gone through budgets, Teague has been an expert on tweaking those
figures. Towarnicki thanked him for his help and for being an advocate for the City employees.
City Attorney Monday said Teague has lead quietly and with dignity. In the past 21 years during
Teague’s service, the City has faced some major financial challenges and his knowledge has
helped with resolutions to get the City through those times. Council Members hope that Teague
will continue to make himself available to consult with. Vice Mayor Martin thanked Teague’s
family for their support of him during his time on Council. Martin explained that Teague has
been there to support him and he wishes that the citizens realized what all Teague had done for
the City. Martin presented him with an additional gift. Mayor Teague chose to speak from the
podium. Teague said he had been extremely honored to serve on Council. He hopes he has
lived up to the resident’s expectations. He thanked his wife and daughter for standing by him
and dealing with the criticism and explained that he has been on Council most of his daughter’s
life. Teague thanked his father, his brother Dean and his pastor for being a wonderful support
system for him. Records compiled by Ashby Pritchett detailed that during his years on Council,
Teague has served with 60 Council Members. Teague thanked L.D. Oakes for being his mentor
and provided advice only when asked. He has been blessed to work with several wonderful City
Managers including Earl Reynolds, Wade Bartlett, Clarence Monday and our current City
Manager Leon Towarnicki, who is committed to getting things done without being emotional.
Teague thanked City Attorney Monday for providing great legal advice and for being recognized
across the state for being a valuable representative of Martinsville City. Teague paid credit to
the hardworking City Employees. He shared his respect for the working relationship with Henry
County staff as well. The City has seen a lot of change in the past 24 years; several companies
have closed while many new businesses have come into the community. Teague mentioned NCI,
The Sports Complex, the Museum, EMS operations, the schools, the property maintenance
department, the CBG grants through Community Development, the joint transfer station, and
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so many other changes and upgrades to the City. Teague said he plans to return in 17 years
when Council Member Bowles breaks his service record, stating that her youthfulness and
energy is much needed on Council. He wishes that he had the opportunity to work with Council
Member Wood longer but has watched him work and knows that he will continue to be an
excellent Council Member. Council Member Lawson has a heart for service that is unparalleled
to anyone. Vice Mayor Martin’s future is bright and his heart for people and the citizens of
Martinsville is noticed and he is amazed at some things that Martin is able to do. Teague feels
that Martinsville’s future is bright and asked Council to reach out to him any time. Teague
quoted Winnie the Pooh “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so
hard”. LD Oakes, former Mayor of Martinsville has known Mayor Teague since he was a
teenager, he is proud of Teague’s service and his commitment to the City. Citizens do not realize
what it takes to be a Council Member.
Hear a report from Robinson Farmer Cox Associates on the City’s FY18 audit – City
Manager Towarnicki explained that the auditors have recently finished the City audit. Michael
Lupton, representative from RFC Associates presented a brief summary of audit findings. There
were a couple of deficiencies noted that will require further discussion. The City complied with
all aspects of the audit as requested. Council Members met with the auditor earlier in the day
to ask questions and receive further details. Mayor Teague thanked Lupton for working with
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them to answer their questions and thanked Finance Director Linda Conover and City Manager
Towarnicki for their work with the audit.
Hear an update from Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA regarding the City/YMCA
contract for services related to City parks and recreation programs - Brad Kinkema of the YMCA
detailed the results of the first quarter since the YMCA took over services related to City parks
and recreation programs. He explained that the transition was seamless with good turnout for
the teams. Courtney Hairston can be contacted at the YMCA if residents have any questions on
activities.
Consider adoption of Ordinance 2018-6 establishing Martinsville Land Bank Authority on
second reading – City Attorney Monday explained the purpose of the proposed Land Bank
Authority and the success of other local communities. Council Member Bowles made the motion
to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Council Member Lawson seconded the motion with
the following roll call: Council Member Woods, aye; Council Member Lawson, aye; Mayor Teague,
aye; Council Member Bowles, aye; and Vice Mayor Martin, aye.
Consider setting a public hearing regarding a Zoning Text Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance as approved and recommended by the Planning Commission –Wayne Knox of the
Community Development department said Planning Commission had recommended a public
hearing related to indoor entertainment and sports activities, which would not be allowed
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under the current zoning ordinance. Knox explained there was not a specific company
requesting the change but staff is hoping to make it easier for interested business owners in
the future. Council Member Lawson made a motion to set the public Hearing for January 8,
2019. Council Member Bowles second the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
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Consider approval of the 2019 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list
– Wayne Knox of the Community Development department pointed out that there are twenty-
five projects listed; there have not been any additions or deletions to the list since it was last
reviewed. Council Member Lawson made a motion to approve the CEDS list. Council Member
Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
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Resolution endorsing statewide referendum on education funding - City Attorney Monday
details the need for a resolution endorsing statewide referendum on education funding. Senator
Stanley is proposing this referendum on a significant increase in elementary and secondary
education funding. Martinsville would be the first community to approve the resolution.
Council Member Bowles made a motion to endorse the statewide referendum. Vice Mayor Martin
seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
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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.
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Business from the Floor – Danny Turner, 1807 Church Street Extension congratulated
Mayor Teague for his service. Turner shared that he would be attending the wreath service at
Arlington National Cemetery. Turner asked residents to contact him if there are other
Martinsville residents buried there that should be recognized in addition to the 22 that he knows
of.
Fire Chief Ted Anderson said they would miss Mayor Teague and thanked him for his
service. The Fire Department had the privilege to provide specialized training to four fire fighters
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from England and members of the third largest fire brigade. Anderson said that it was an honor
to work with them and to be recognized as an elite department worthy of training.
Comments by Members of City Council – Council Member Woods said it was his dream to
serve in civic duty and he thanks Teague for his service. Woods wished everyone a Merry
Christmas. Council Member Lawson said she has had numerous people contact her to praise
the Public Works department during the big snow this past weekend and she thanked those
employees for their hard work. Lawson thanked Teague again and said he has brought integrity
and dedication to his positon on Council. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New year. Council Member Bowles also thanked the Public Works department and reiterated
that the employees are much appreciated. The New Heights Foundation event was a success.
She thanked Mayor Teague and asked him to expect her calls in the future. Vice Mayor Martin
asked residents to be safe with the snow and the risk of black ice and said that the public works
crew did a phenomenal job. Mayor Teague thanked Council for their kind words, gifts,
recognition and remarks. He offered his assistance in any way to help support Council.
Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki said the Honor Tour, which displays
a World War I and World War II exhibits, was scheduled to be in Martinsville this coming
weekend but with the recent snow and the expected weather this coming weekend the visit had
to be rescheduled for March or April. This is the last Council meeting of 2018. City Hall will be
closed December 24 and 25 as well as December 31 and January 1 for the holidays. January 2
at 9:00am is the organization meeting where new Council members are sworn in and a new
Mayor and Vice Mayor are appointed. Towarnicki briefly explained the tradition of the outgoing
Mayor placing his picture on the wall; however, Teague has chosen to keep the same photo with
an updated date plaque.
City Attorney Monday explained that Martinsville has ranked in the top 10 philanthropic
communities in the nation; there are some incredibly generous people in the community.
Mayor Teague announced the Martinsville City Council meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.
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Karen Roberts Gene Teague
Clerk of Council Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
7:00 pm Closed Session 7:30 pm Regular Session
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
6:00 pm – Reception
Reception for Mayor Gene Teague
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
Pledge to the American Flag and Invocation by Vice Mayor Martin
1. Recognition of Mayor Gene Teague (10 mins)
2. Hear a report from Robinson Farmer Cox Associates on the City’s FY18 audit. (15 mins)
3. Hear an update from Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA regarding the City/YMCA
contract for services related to City parks & recreation programs. (10 mins)
4. Consider adoption of Ordinance 2018-6 establishing Martinsville Land Bank Authority on
second reading. (10 mins)
5. Consider setting a public hearing regarding a Zoning Text Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance as approved and recommended by the Planning Commission (5 mins)
6. Consider approval of the 2019 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
list. (5 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
Date: December 11, 2018
Item No: 1.
Department: City Council
Issue: Recognition of Mayor Gene Teague
Summary: With his term on Council ending in December, the December 11
Council meeting will be the last regularly scheduled Council meeting for Mayor
Teague.
Mayor Teague began his service on Council on January 11, 1994 and has
served continuously with the exception of a break between 2004 – 2008.
During his tenure on Council, Mayor Teague has served two terms as Mayor
and his total service on Council of 21 ½ years is the longest service of any City
Council member in Martinsville’s history.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: None
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 11, 2018
Item No: 2.
Department: Finance
Issue: Hear a report from Robinson Farmer Cox Associates on the City’s
FY18 audit.
Summary: Representatives from RFC Associates will be here for the
December 11 Council meeting to review the City’s FY18 audit.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: Presented for information purposes. No action by
Council is needed.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 11, 2018
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear an update from Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA regarding
the City/YMCA contract for services related to City parks & recreation programs.
Summary: At Council’s August 28, 2018 meeting, Council approved a
memorandum of understanding between the City and Martinsville Henry County
Family YMCA outlining details of a contract for services for the YMCA to begin
managing City parks & recreational programming activities beginning September
1. The MOU requires no less than quarterly updates from the YMCA regarding
their management activities.
YMCA staff will be attending Council’s December 11 meeting to provide an update
and answer questions.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: Presented for information purposes – no Council action is
necessary.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 11, 2018
Item No: 4.
Department: City Council
Issue: Consider adoption of Ordinance 2018-6 establishing Martinsville
Land Bank Authority on second reading.
Summary: §15.2-7501 “Creation of Land Bank Entities by Localities” of the
Virginia State Code allows localities to establish a land bank for the purpose of
assisting the locality to address vacant, abandoned, and tax delinquent properties.
Several opportunities are coming before the City involving such properties and the
creation of a land bank as a repository for such property facilitates re-use or
redevelopment. Martinsville Land Bank Authority, if approved by ordinance, will
be established as an entity similar to Martinsville Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, with Council members also servicing as Authority members.
§15.2-7502 of the State Code requires that a public hearing be duly advertised and
held regarding notice of intent to establish a land bank, prior to the adoption of an
ordinance effecting the creation of such entity. A hearing was conducted at
Council’s November 27, 2018 meeting and Ordinance 2018 – 6 was adopted on
first reading.
Attachments: Ordinance 2018-6, establishing Martinsville Land Bank
Authority.
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance 2018-6 establishing Martinsville Land Bank
Authority on second reading (roll call vote).
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-6
ESTABLISHING MARTINSVILLE LAND BANK AUTHORITY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in Regular Session held
on December 11, 2018, that Chapter 2 of the City Code be, and hereby is, amended to add a new
Article IX, Section 2-135, to read as follows:
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2-135. Martinsville Land Bank Authority.
Having conducted a public hearing duly advertised pursuant to Code of Virginia § 15.2-7502, the City of
Martinsville does hereby establish, under the authority granted by Code of Virginia § 15.2-7501, a land
bank entity, created as an authority, a public body corporate and political subdivision of the
Commonwealth of Virginia:
1. The name of the authority shall be the Martinsville Land Bank Authority.
2. The City of Martinsville is the sole locality creating the authority.
3. The purpose for which the authority is created shall be those set forth in Title 15.2, subtitle IV,
Chapter 75 of the Code of Virginia, as hereafter amended.
4. The names, addresses and terms of office of the initial board of directors are:
a. Gene Teague, Chairman, 921 Hunting Ridge Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112, for a
term expiring December 31, 2018.
b. Chad Martin, Vice Chairman, 911 Royal Drive, Martinsville, Virginia 24112, for a term
expiring December 31, 2020.
c. Jennifer Bowles, 1670 Roundabout Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112, for a term
expiring December 31, 2022.
d. Kathy Lawson, 909 Barrows Mill Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112, for a term expiring
December 31, 2020.
e. James Woods, 815 Clarke Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112, for a term expiring
December 31, 2020.
5. Succeeding members of the board of directors, officers of the board of directors, and their terms
of office shall be the same persons, offices, and terms as those of the Martinsville Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
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Attest:
________________________________
Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 11, 2018
Item No: 5.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Consider setting a public hearing regarding a Zoning Text Amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance as approved and recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Summary: During the Planning Commission’s November 27 meeting, a duly
advertised public hearing was held to consider input regarding a proposed Zoning
Text Amendment. The amendment would add definitions for Commercial Indoor
Entertainment and Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation, permit the uses by
right or by special use permit in several zoning district, and add parking
requirements to accommodate the new uses in the districts.
The purpose of the amendment is to expand the Zoning Ordinance to be more
business friendly by offering a wider use of commercial uses not already covered
under retail or restaurant. The Community Development Office has received
inquiries for zoning clearance on several business uses that will be allowed with
the proposed definitions.
Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposed Zoning Text
Amendments and send it to City Council for its consideration.
Attachments: Proposed Amendment
Letter from Planning Commission
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council schedule a public hearing
for Council’s January 8, 2019 meeting on the proposed amendment.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – ZONING ORDINANCE
(Strikethrough indicates deletion; italicized bold indicates addition)
II. Definitions
Commercial Indoor Entertainment
Predominantly entertainment uses conducted within an enclosed building. Typical uses include cigar
bars, hookah lounges, motion picture theaters, and concert or music halls.
Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation
Predominantly entertainment uses conducted within an enclosed building. Typical uses include
bowling alleys, escape rooms, laser tag, bouncy rooms, and ice and roller skating rinks.
XII. R‐T Transitional Residential District
D. Uses Permitted By Special Use Permit
11. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
12. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XIII. C‐N Neighborhood Commercial District
C. Uses Permitted By Right
12. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
13. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XIV. C‐UB Uptown Business District
C. Uses Permitted By Right
14. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
15. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XV. C‐C Corridor Commercial District
C. Uses Permitted By Right
14. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
15. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XVI. ED‐MA Economic Development Medical & Academic District
C. Uses Permitted By Right
14. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
15. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XXIII. Off‐Street Parking and Loading
Minimum Off‐Street Parking Requirements (Table 23.1)
Office and Personal Services
Commercial Indoor Entertainment 1 per 300 sf
Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation 1 per 300 sf
November 28, 2018
Mayor Gene Teague
City of Martinsville
55 W Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Dear Mayor Teague,
The Planning Commission, at a called meeting on November 27, 2018, conducted a
duly advertised Public Hearing on a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add
definitions for Commercial Indoor Entertainment and Commercial Indoor Sports and
Recreation and permit those uses by right or special use permit, as well as parking
requirements to accommodate the new uses.
At the Public Hearing it was noted these amendments are business friendly, offering a
wider variety of commercial uses not already covered under retail or restaurant. There
was no citizen response regarding these proposed amendments. City staff is
recommending the amendments as a proactive approach to the continued
development activity in and around the uptown area and community.
Following discussion of the matter, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (5-0),
to forward the proposed amendments, as attached, to City Council with a favorable
recommendation.
The Commission respectfully requests that Martinsville City Council consider the issue for
the Zoning Text Amendment and set a public hearing. Thank you for your
consideration.
Regards,
Joe Martin
Chair, City of Martinsville Planning Commission
55 W Church Street ⦁ Martinsville, VA 24112 ⦁ PO Box 1112 ⦁ Martinsville, VA 24114 ⦁ 276/403‐5156
ORDINANCE 2018-Z-__
Zoning Text Amendment – Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation and Commercial Indoor
Entertainment
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session
held on __________________ that Chapters II, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, and XXIII of the
Zoning Ordinance, be amended as follows:
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – ZONING ORDINANCE
(Strikethrough indicates deletion; italicized bold indicates addition)
II. Definitions
Commercial Indoor Entertainment
Predominantly entertainment uses conducted within an enclosed building. Typical uses include cigar bars,
hookah lounges, motion picture theaters, and concert or music halls.
Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation
Predominantly entertainment uses conducted within an enclosed building. Typical uses include bowling alleys,
escape rooms, laser tag, bouncy rooms, and ice and roller skating rinks.
XII. R‐T Transitional Residential
D. Uses Permitted By Special Use Permit
11. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
12. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XIII. C‐N Neighborhood Commercial
C. Uses Permitted By Right
12. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
13. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XIV. C‐UB Uptown Business District
C. Uses Permitted By Right
14. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
15. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XV. C‐C Corridor Commercial
C. Uses Permitted By Right
14. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
15. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XVI. ED‐MA Economic Development Medical & Academic
C. Uses Permitted By Right
14. Commercial Indoor Entertainment
15. Commercial Indoor Sports & Recreation
XXIII. Off‐Street Parking and Loading
Minimum Off‐Street Parking Requirements (Table 23.1)
Office and Personal Services
Commercial Indoor Entertainment 1 per 300 sf
Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation 1 per 300 sf
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Attest:
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Karen B. Roberts, Clerk of Council
_____________________________ _____________________________
Date Adopted Date Effective
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 11, 2018
Item No: 6.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Consider approval of the 2019 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 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 2019 document update.
In the 2018 CEDS document, projects specific to Martinsville are listed beginning
mid-way of page A-3, ending at the top page A-6. This document has been the
basis of discussions at previous Council meetings.
Attachment: Proposed 2019 CEDS document.
Recommendation: Endorse the proposed 2019 CEDS list, subject to any final
changes Council desires to make.
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
City $200,000
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 lots- at Clearview Business Park EDA $750,000 $750,000 Positive 200+
City of Martinsville to prepare for companies- Parcels 2, 4, & 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 manufacturers of Clean Energy Components to EDA $100,000 $100,000 Positive Indirect
ment Projects--City of Martinsville Martinsville Area and Enterprise Zone
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 facades/greenscape/ CDBG $1,000,000 $2,045,000 Positive Indirect
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central economic revitalization - Fayette Street from Moss Street to Local $1,000,000
Business District--City of Memorial Blvd. Planning stipend for Citizens Design - CIRD CIRD $35,000
Martinsville 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/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 - Martinsville Area & Central for reuse CDBG $2,000,000
Business District--City of EDA $1,000,000
Martinsville
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 N/A
Hooker Field Upgrades-- City of Hooker Field - covered seating, ADA compliant restrooms DRC $500,000
Martinsville expanded press box/concession/office space OTHER $1,000,000
Virginia Museum of Natural History-- 1/II Construct Outdoor Education Pavilion in rear of VMNH, to EDA $50,000 $150,000 Positive NA
City of Martinsville include exhibits interpreting eastern North American DCR $50,000
forest ecology Local $50,000
Wilson Park Upgrading-- 1/IV Connection of outdoor education pavilion in rear of VMNH with EDA $600,000 $2,000,000 Positive NA
City of Martinsville a bridge, crossing over Oakdale Avenue, along with a 1,000 ARC $800,000
foot canopy loop into the grand old trees in the park. Other $600,000
Community Parks Upgrading-- 1/IV Upgrade nine (9) existing parks (Baldwin, Beaver Creek, DCR $200,000 $1,500,000 Positive NA
City of Martinsville Jackson Street, West End, J. Russel Mason, Chatham Heights, ARC $200,000
Cole & Carol St, Victor A. Lester, Spruce St.) to improve EDA $300,000
accessibility and safety. This would include new lighting where Local $800,000
necessary, concession stands, age-appropriate playground
equipment and new playing surfaces.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 11, 2018
Item No: 7.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consent Agenda
Summary:
Item #1:
The attachment amends the FY19 Budget with appropriations in the following
funds:
General Fund: $ 1,100 – Donations, Reimbursements
Sewer Fund: $ 526,597 – Grant
School Operating Fund: $ 216,033 – Grants
Attachments:
Consent Agenda 12-11-18
Recommendations: Approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 12/11/18
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
BUDGET ADDITIONS
General Fund:
01100908 480401 Miscellaneous ‐ Donations/Police 200
01311085 506070 Police Department ‐ Pound Supplies 200
Donations for Dog Pound Expenses
01101916 434103 Categorical Shared ‐ Comm Atty ‐ Additional Allowance 900
01913250 503150 General Expense ‐ Prof. Services ‐ Legal 900
Compensation Board Reimbursement
Total General Fund: 1,100 1,100
Sewer Fund:
13102927 415705 Federal Grant ‐ EDA 526,597
13551326 508224 W/W Maint ‐ SRI Project ‐ Physical Plant Exp 526,597
EDA Grant ‐ Requests #1 ‐ #4
Total Sewer Fund: 526,597 526,597
School Fund:
18101917 404002 Other State Funds 34,323
71001300 561520 VTSS/PBIS Grant ‐ Substitute S&W 4,950
71001300 562100 VTSS/PBIS Grant ‐ Social Security 306
71001300 562150 VTSS/PBIS Grant ‐ Medicare 72
71001300 563000 VTSS/PBIS Grant ‐ Purchased Services 22,202
71001300 565503 VTSS/PBIS Grant ‐ Travel 5,099
71001300 566000 VTSS/PBIS Grant ‐ Materials & Supplies 1,694
18101917 404002 Other State Funds 1,000
71001100 561120 STEM Recr/Ret Inc Award 1,000
18101918 402032 ISAEP 870
72201100 561120 ISAEP Grant Increase ‐ Instructional S&W 808
72201100 562100 ISAEP Grant Increase ‐ Social Security 50
72201100 562150 ISAEP Grant Increase ‐ Medicare 12
Additional grant funding received for FY19
18103919 489904 Donations/Contributions/Grants 33,660
85001009 561300 Healthnet ‐ Part Time S&W 27,088
85001009 562100 Healthnet ‐ Social Security 1,679
85001009 562150 Healthnet ‐ Medicare FICA 393
85001009 563000 Healthnet ‐ Purchased Services 4,500
UVA Telemedicine Grant
18103919 489904 Private Grants ‐ Donations,Contributions,Gifts 146,180
81621310 561520 Substitute S&W 9,388
81621310 562100 Social Security Payments 582
81621310 562150 Medicare Fica 136
81621310 563000 Purchased Services 31,979
81621310 563142 Professional Development 5,820
81621310 565503 Travel 39,803
81631310 561520 Substitute S&W 6,259
81631310 562100 Social Security Payments 388
81631310 562150 Medicare Fica 91
81631310 563000 Purchased Services 21,319
81631310 563142 Professional Development 3,880
81631310 565503 Travel 26,535
Harvest Foundation grant
Total School Fund: 216,033 216,033
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