City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · May 12, 2020
Minutes
May 12, 2020 Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on May 12,
2020 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:30 PM with Mayor Kathy Lawson
presiding. Other Council Members present included Jim Woods and Danny Turner. Jennifer
Bowles and Chad Martin were not in attendance. Staff present included City Manager Leon
Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager/City Attorney Eric Monday, Finance Director Linda
Conover, Assistant Finance Director Mandy McGhee, Water Resources Director Mike Kahle,
Community Development Director Mark McCaskill and Deputy Police Chief Rob Fincher.
Present Council Members voted 3-0 to allow Council Member Bowles and Vice Mayor
Martin to participate remotely per Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2(A)(1)(a), (2) and (C).
Mayor Lawson 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 Turner and seconded by Council
Member Woods with the following 3-0 recorded vote: Mayor Lawson, aye; Council Member
Turner, aye; and Council Member Woods, aye. Jennifer Bowles and Chad Martin were not in
attendance for the vote. Bowles joined Closed Session. 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 interviews 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 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 A motion was made by Council
Member Tuner; seconded by Council Member Woods, with the following 4-0 recorded vote in
favor to return to Open Session: Council Member Turner, aye; Council Member Woods, aye;
Mayor Lawson, aye; and Council Member Bowles by phone, aye. Council Member Martin
participated in regular session by phone also.
Mayor Lawson called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge to the American Flag and
invocation by Council Member Woods, Lawson welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mayor
Lawson explained that the meeting would follow COVID guidelines, allowing Council Members
plus ten others in attendance and recognizing social distancing recommendations.
Consider approval of the minutes for April 29, 2020 Council Meeting – Council Member
Turner made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Council Member Woods
seconded the motion with all council voting in favor.
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Read and present a proclamation recognizing May 10 – May 16, 2020, as National Hospital
Week – Council Member Turner read the proclamation, which was presented to Marketing
Director Kelly Fitzgerald and CEO Dale Alward who were present on behalf of Sovah Health,
Martinsville. Alward thanked Council for the recognition and shared some details about the
hospital and employees. Alward invited Council and residents to the Parade of Honor that
would be held on Thursday, May 14.
Hear an update on potential redevelopment plans for the Chief Tassel Building located at
51 East Church Street in Uptown Martinsville – City Manager Towarnicki shared news
regarding the Chief Tassel Building. The City acquired the building in 2018 and started
accepting proposals for redeveloping the building in 2019. Towarnicki explained there are
some environmental issues within the building that would need to be addressed but grant
money would help with that cost. Dave McCormack with Waukeshaw Development provided a
PowerPoint sharing information on previous projects including the Henry and the projected
plan for the Chief Tassel Building. Council Member Turner made a motion to recess as
Council and reconvene as Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Council
Member Woods seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor. Authority
Chair Lawson directed members to review information included with their agenda.. Housing
Authority Member Turner made the motion to exercise all three contracts as presented to sell
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the building to Waukeshaw. Housing Authority Woods seconded the motion with all
Authority Members voting in favor. Authority Member Woods made a motion to adjourn the
Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority and reconvene as Council. Council
Member Turner seconded the motion with all Authority Members voting in favor.
Consider setting a public hearing on a request from The Lester Group, Inc. for a Special
Use Permit to allow for multi-family dwellings on property along Fairy Street, northeast of the
intersection of Fairy and Watt Streets – City Manager Towarnicki briefly described the plan
that The Lester Group would like to set in place for a multi-family dwelling project.
Towarnicki explained that a public hearing could be held successfully even with the COVID
restrictions. Council Member Turner made a motion to set the public hearing for May 26,
2020. Council Member Woods seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
Council Member Bowles asked for clarification that no residents would be displaced. Mayor
Lawson suggested that would be discussed further at the public hearing.
Continue the public hearing on a request from Homero Sandoval Ramos for a Special Use
Permit for a vehicle display lot and custom designed vehicle wrap business at 128 Clearview
Drive – City Manager Towarnicki reminded Council of details from the previous public hearing
in February. At that hearing, Mr. Ramos was given 90 days to provide those answers to
Council’s questions but has failed to respond to the Building Inspectors office with that
information. Ramos has not expressed any additional interest in this business venture. Staff’s
recommendation would be to reopen the public hearing for additional comments; unless
additional information is provided at that time, staff recommends that the Special Use Permit
be denied. Mayor Lawson opened the floor for a public hearing. No one approached the
podium so the public hearing was closed. Council Member Turner asked that the public
hearing be delayed until the Governor relaxes the COVID restrictions and more people feel
welcome to attend the public hearing. Mayor Lawson continued the public hearing until June
23, 2020. Council Member Bowles asked what the procedure would be if Council denies the
Special Use Permit and Mr. Ramos makes a second request for that permit to be considered.
Mayor Lawson explained that Mr. Ramos would need to refile the request and pay the fee
again. Lawson explained that Mr. Ramos has not communicated with the Building Inspectors
office in any way.
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Consider approval on first reading of an ordinance reciting the expediency of the issuance
of up to $2,500,000 principal amount of bonds of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, involving a
pledge of water and sewer system revenues, or a general obligation of the City, or both, and
setting forth the purpose in general terms for which the bonds are to be issued, the maximum
amount of bonds to be issued, and the maximum length of time such bonds will be
outstanding – City Manager Towarnicki summarized the need for this expediency ordinance
and explained that there will be additional ordinances for approval over the next three to four
meetings. Council Member Woods made the motion to approve the motion on first reading.
Vice Mayor Martin seconded the motion with the following roll call vote: Mayor Lawson, aye;
Vice Mayor Martin, aye; Council Member Bowles, aye; Council Member Turner, aye; and
Council Member Woods, aye.
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Hear an update on the City’s annual Water Quality Report – Mike Kahle, Water Resources
Director explained the annual report, which is required by the Virginia Department of Health
and will be available to Martinsville residents later this month. Council Member Bowles asked
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Kahle to elaborate on the reasons why residents would receive a “boil water” notice. Kahle
touched on a few of the reasons why residents would receive those alerts.
Consider approval of consent agenda – Council Member Woods made a motion to approve
the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Turner seconded the motion with all
Council Members voting in favor.
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Business from the Floor – No requests or comments were received
Comments by City Council – Vice Mayor Martin asked residents to stay safe as COVID
numbers continue to rise in the area. Martin asked residents to complete the 2020 Census
either online or by phone. Council Member Turner shared details about the VE-Day
ceremonies. Roselawn will celebrate their 75th Year Memorial Day service and will comply with
the Governor’s orders. Council Member Bowles thanked Council for allowing her to participate
electronically. Council Member Woods reminded residents that the Governor has allowed
spas, nail salons, etc. to reopen so please support their business. Woods explained that the
people at the Work Force Center and those working from home are taking calls to the best of
their ability and trying their best to help resolve issues related to unemployment; he asked
residents to be patient with them. Mayor Lawson also asked residents to be cautious and to
support local businesses as they reopen when possible. The virus is still active in our area.
Lawson commended Council Member Turner on the beautiful VE-Day Ceremony.
Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki said that the budget will be shared
at the next meeting on May 26. There is a work session on May 27 with the schools and
outside agencies but additional work sessions will need to be scheduled in the first days of
June. The municipal building will be reopened to the public on Monday May 18 with some
restrictions and policy changes to protect visitors and employees. Towarnicki said he received
information from the State Secretary of Finance regarding COVID funds for localities, again
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reminding residents of the importance of completing the census since population determines
the funds awarded to each location. Towarnicki explained potential funds that may be
available to the City to assist with COVID19 expenses.
There being no further business, Council Member Turner made a motion to adjourn the
meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Woods with all Council Members voting
in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.
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Karen Roberts Kathy Lawson
Clerk of Council Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
7:00pm Closed Session 7:30pm Regular Session
Tuesday May 12, 2020
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. Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including
interviews 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.
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 pm - Regular Session
Pledge to the American Flag and Invocation by Council Member Bowles
1. Consider approval of the minutes for April 28, 2020 Council Meeting. (5 mins)
2. Read and present a proclamation recognizing May 10 – May 16, 2020, as National Hospital Week. (5
mins)
3. Hear an update on potential redevelopment plans for the Chief Tassel Building located at 51 East
Church Street in Uptown Martinsville. (30 mins)
4. Consider setting a public hearing on a request from The Lester Group, Inc. for a Special Use Permit
to allow for multi-family dwellings on property along Fairy Street, northeast of the intersection of
Fairy and Watt Streets. (5 mins)
5. Continue the public hearing on a request from Homero Sandoval Ramos for a Special Use Permit for
a vehicle display lot and custom designed vehicle wrap business at 128 Clearview Drive. (10 mins)
6. Consider approval on first reading of an ordinance reciting the expediency of the issuance of up to
$2,500,000 principal amount of bonds of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, involving a pledge of water
and sewer system revenues, or a general obligation of the City, or both, and setting forth the purpose
in general terms for which the bonds are to be issued, the maximum amount of bonds to be issued,
and the maximum length of time such bonds will be outstanding. (10 mins)
7. Hear an update on the City’s annual Water Quality Report. (10 mins)
8. Consider approval of consent agenda (2 mins)
9. Business from the Floor - CANCELLED
As a result of COVID-19 issues, business from the floor will not occur at City Council meetings until
further notice. Citizens desiring to present comments for Council’s consideration may do so by
emailing the comments to Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council at kroberts@ci.martinsville.va.us, calling
in the comments to 276-403-5182, faxing comments to 276-403-5280, or mailing comments to City
of Martinsville, attn.: Karen Roberts, P.O. Drawer 1112, Martinsville, VA 24114. Comments must
be received by noon, May 12 for consideration by Council at this meeting.
10. Comments by members of City Council. (5 minutes)
11. Comments by City Manager and City Attorney. (5 minutes)
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes
Summary: None
Attachments: April 28, 2020 Council Meeting
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 2.
Department: City Council
Issue: Read and present a proclamation recognizing May 10 – May 16,
2020, as National Hospital Week.
Summary: Representatives of Sovah Health Martinsville will be present to
accept the proclamation.
Attachments: Proclamation
Recommendations: Mayor to read and present the proclamation. No formal
action by Council is necessary.
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING MAY 10 – 16, 2020 AS
NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville is proud to join the American Hospital
Association, Sovah Health and healthcare organizations around the country in
celebrating May 10 – 16, 2020 as National Hospital Week; and
WHEREAS, Sovah Health Martinsville is celebrating its 50th year of service to the
community; and
WHEREAS, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the
millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to taking care of people in
their greatest times of need; to recognize the positive difference hospitals and healthcare
organizations make in the communities they serve; and especially during our fight
against COVID-19, our healthcare workers have truly stepped up and are making
countless sacrifices daily to ensure the safety of patients and each other, and to help
protect our community; and
WHEREAS, the hard working employees and medical staff at Sovah Health
Martinsville deserve thanks and appreciation for providing care for our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathy Lawson, Mayor of the City of Martinsville, on behalf
of all of our citizens, do hereby proclaim the week of May 10-16 as National Hospital
Week, and I encourage all Martinsville residents to recognize our healthcare workers
for their commitment to serving our healthcare needs.
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Kathy Lawson
Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Hear an update on potential redevelopment plans for the Chief
Tassel Building located at 51 East Church Street in Uptown Martinsville.
Summary: The building located at 51 East Church Street in Uptown
Martinsville, commonly known as the Chief Tassel Building was acquired by the
Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority in late 2018. Since that time,
redevelopment options have been pursued to renovate the building and create a
usage compatible with the Uptown area. Information will be presented at the May
12 meeting regarding progress in that regard.
Attachments: None. Information will be presented at the meeting.
Recommendations: Will be discussed at the meeting
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 4.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Consider setting a public hearing on a request from The Lester
Group, Inc. for a Special Use Permit to allow for multi-family dwellings on property
along Fairy Street, northeast of the intersection of Fairy and Watt Streets.
Summary: On Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Planning Commission
conducted a duly advertised public hearing on a request from The Lester Group for
a Special Use Permit to allow multi-family dwellings on lots 1 - 9 located on the
east side of Fairy Street, northeast of the intersection of Watt and Fairy Street.
Following the hearing, the Planning Commission voted to forward the request
along to City Council with the recommendation that the Special Use Permit be
granted.
Attachments: Project information, Planning Commission letter, staff report
Recommendations: Set the Public Hearing for the May 26, 2020 Council
meeting.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 5.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Continue the public hearing on a request from Homero Sandoval
Ramos for a Special Use Permit for a vehicle display lot and custom designed
vehicle wrap business at 128 Clearview Drive.
Summary: On Thursday, January 23, 2020, the Planning Commission
conducted a duly advertised public hearing on a request from Homero Sandoval
Ramos for a Special Use Permit for a vehicle display lot and custom designed
vehicle wrap business at 128 Clearview Drive.
At the Public Hearing, two residents of the neighborhood spoke in opposition to the
proposed Special Use Permit, and a representative of the planned business
addressed those concerns. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to forward the request along to City Council with the
recommendation that the Special Use Permit be granted. At Council’s January
28 meeting, a public hearing was set for the February 11th meeting.
Council conducted a duly advertised public hearing at the Tuesday, February 11,
2020 meeting, and no one spoke except staff and the petitioner. Following
questions by Council, a decision was made to continue the hearing to the May 12,
2020 Council meeting to allow the petitioner time to submit additional information
to the Inspections Office. No information has been submitted; the petitioner has
not contacted the Inspections Office, nor has the petitioner responded to contact
attempts by Inspections.
Attachments: Excerpt of minutes from the February 11 Council meeting, staff
report
Recommendations: Reopen the public hearing for additional comment.
Unless additional information is provided before, or at the hearing addressing
questions from the February 11 hearing, staff recommends denial of the Special
Use Permit.
Excerpt of minutes from the February 11, 2020 Council meeting
Conduct a public hearing on a request from Homero Sandoval Ramos for a Special Use Permit
for a vehicle display lot and custom designed vehicle wrap business at 128 Clearview Drive –
Kris Bridges invited Council to ask any questions of the Mr. Ramos who was in attendance. Of
the three individuals who spoke at the Planning Commission hearing, two expressed concerns
about the business regarding possible increased traffic, the potential for it to become a junk
yard, etc. Mr. Ramos’s son spoke in defense of the business assuring that the appearance of the
building would remain professional and that they would not allow it to look junky. There will be
security cameras and they would not offer services or sell items at this business that would
invite the wrong customer base. The Planning Commission voted to send this request to Council
for a final decision with the recommendation that the special use permit be granted. Council
Member Turner said he does not feel that the use of this location as a vehicle wrap business
would cause any increase in traffic flow. Council Member Bowles asked how a car would be
wrapped at the business if it cannot be driven into the building. Mr. Ramos explained that a
garage door would be installed and they are reviewing their best options for that. Ramos does
not plan to store many vehicles at this location, possibly three or four that that are being
wrapped since that process could take a week or more. Mayor Lawson opened the public
hearing. No one approached the podium. Mayor Lawson continued the public hearing until May
12, 2020 allowing Mr. Ramos time to submit additional information to the Building Inspector’s
office.
Martinsville City Council
May 12th, 2020 at 7:30PM, Council Chambers
Staff Report
Subject: Conduct a Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit to Consider an Application for a Car
Display/Lot and Custom Vehicle Wrap Business at 128 Clearview Drive
Applicant: Homero Sandoval Ramos, Owner
Location: 128 Clearview Dr, Martinsville VA 24112
Tax Parcel Number: 13 (02) 00/ 06A (000226000)
Existing Zoning: C‐N (Neighborhood Commercial District)
Adjacent Property Zoning(s): R‐N (Neighborhood Residential District) and C‐N (Neighborhood
Commercial District)
Requested Action: To obtain a special use permit for a car display lot and custom designed car wraps
(Automobile Sales, including display lot and Automobile Repair and Service), for the location of 128
Clearview Dr, Martinsville VA, 24112. This is permitted by special use only in the C‐N (Neighborhood
Commercial District), per Section XIII, Letter D in the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Circumstances: To obtain a special use permit for a car display lot and custom designed car wraps for
the address of 128 Clearview Dr, Martinsville VA, 24112. The building located on the property was
constructed in 1940 and is the former site of the Midget Market. According to a record of ownership,
this property is owned by Homero Sandoval Ramos since October 29th, 2019. Since 1963 this building
has been used as a convenience store/restaurant under the name of the “Midget Market.” Although
the ownership has changed over the years, the convenience store has always been re‐opened under
the same name according to records. This property has been used historically for commercial, retail
purposes until the Midget Market closed around 2017. Future Land Use Map from the 2009 City of
Martinsville’s Comprehensive Plan designates this property as a “Professional.”
Both the City’s Planning Commission and City Council requested additional information from the
petitioner and extended the public hearing until May 2020. As of May 2020, the Community
Development Office has not received any new information related to the development at 128
Clearview Drive.
Staff Recommendation: Therefore, Staff recommends the Council deny the request due to lack of
supporting information submitted to the Community Development Office and the applicant’s lack of
contact with City employees regarding continuance of interest in the project despite numerous
outreach attempts on the part of City Staff.
Attachments: Application, Property Information
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 6.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval on first reading of an ordinance reciting the
expediency of the issuance of up to $2,500,000 principal amount of bonds of the
City of Martinsville, Virginia, involving a pledge of water and sewer system
revenues, or a general obligation of the City, or both, and setting forth the purpose
in general terms for which the bonds are to be issued, the maximum amount of
bonds to be issued, and the maximum length of time such bonds will be
outstanding.
Summary: The City proposes to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting in
the acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of repairs, replacements,
and capital improvements at the City’s Beaver Creek Reservoir Dam, including
repairs and renovations to the Dam’s spillway, all for municipal purposes, not to
exceed $2,500,000 in principal amount. Approval of this ordinance is required for
the City to initiate financing of the project.
Attachments: Copy of ordinance
Recommendations: Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading with roll
call vote. Consideration of approval on second reading will occur at Council’s May
26, 2020 meeting.
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
AN ORDINANCE RECITING THE EXPEDIENCY OF THE ISSUANCE OF
UP TO $2,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA, INVOLVING A PLEDGE OF WATER AND
SEWER SYSTEM REVENUES, OR A GENERAL OBLIGATION OF THE
CITY, OR BOTH, AND SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE, IN GENERAL
TERMS, FOR WHICH THE BONDS ARE TO BE ISSUED, THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF THE BONDS TO BE ISSUED AND THE MAXIMUM
LENGTH OF TIME SUCH BONDS WILL BE OUTSTANDING
May 12, 2020 (first reading)
Be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia:
Section 1 - Findings and Determinations
The City Council ("City Council") of the City of Martinsville, Virginia (the "City")
proposes to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting in the acquisition, construction, renovation
and equipping of repairs, replacements, and capital improvements at the City's Beaver Creek
Reservoir Dam, including repairs and renovations to the Dam's spillway, all for municipal
purposes (together, the “Project”) and hereby finds and determines that: (i) the City is in need
of funds to be used by the City for the Project including paying for costs of issuance of the
Bonds (defined below); (ii) the obtaining of such funds will be for municipal purposes of the
City, for the welfare of citizens of the City for purposes which will serve the City and its citizens
pursuant to the authority of the City to provide funds for the City’s facilities for municipal
purposes; (iii) the most effective, efficient and expedient manner in which to provide such funds
to the City is through the issuance of bonds supported by a pledge of water and sewer system
revenues, or a general obligation of the City, or both, in an original principal amount not to
exceed $2,500,000 to be issued by the City as further described herein (the "Bonds") to be used
for the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of the Project and for certain costs of
issuance of the Bonds; (iv) the issuance of the Bonds is within the power of the City to contract
debts, borrow money and make and issue evidence of indebtedness; and, (iv) the issuance of the
Bonds is in the best interests of the City and its citizens.
Section 2 - Description of the Bonds
The City Council finds that it is expedient for the City to borrow money and issue the
Bonds for the Project in a maximum amount not to exceed TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,500,000). The maximum length of time that the Bonds will be
outstanding is thirty years. The form and details of the Bonds which are proposed to be issued
will be more specifically set forth in a City Ordinance to be entitled “AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS
OF THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM,
DETAILS AND PAYMENT THEREOF," or to have a similar title, which will be introduced
before the Council and considered for final passage following a public hearing on the issuance of
the Bonds, as required by law.
Section 3 - Further Actions Authorized
The City Manager, Clerk of the Council, City Finance Director, City Treasurer, City
Attorney, Sands Anderson PC as bond counsel, Davenport & Company LLC as the City's
financial advisor and all other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized
and directed to take any and all such further action as shall be deemed necessary or desirable to
facilitate consideration of the issuance of the Bonds, involving a pledge of water and sewer
revenues, or a general obligation of the City, or of both, as may be required, including but not
limited to the publication and broadcasting of notice of a public hearing as required by law. All
actions of the City Manager, Clerk of the Council, City Finance Director, City Attorney, the
City's bond counsel and financial advisor and all other officers, employees and agents of the City
in furtherance of the issuance of the Bonds and the financing of the Project are hereby approved
and ratified.
Section 4 - Invalidity of Sections
If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or
unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph,
clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5 - Headings of Sections
The headings of the sections of this Ordinance shall be solely for convenience of
reference and shall not affect the meaning, construction, interpretation or effect of such sections
of this Ordinance.
Section 6 - Effective Date and Filing of Ordinance
Council hereby declares in the public interest that this Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage. A copy of this Ordinance, certified by the Clerk of the Council,
shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Martinsville, Virginia.
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The Members of the Council voted as follows on the foregoing Ordinance:
Ayes Nays
Absent Abstentions
Adopted this ____ day of ______, 2020.
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The undersigned Clerk of the City Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia hereby
certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct extract from the minutes of a meeting of
the City Council held on __________, 2020, and of the whole thereof so far as applicable to the
matters referred to in such extract. I hereby further certify that such meeting was a regularly
called meeting and that, during the consideration of the foregoing Ordinance, a quorum was
present.
Dated this___ day __________, 2020.
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Clerk, City Council of
City of Martinsville, Virginia
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City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 7.
Department: Water Resources
Issue: Hear an update on the City’s annual Water Quality Report.
Summary: Water Resources Director Mike Kahle will present information on
the upcoming Water Quality Report that will be made available to City customers.
Attachments: 2019 Annual Water Quality Report
Recommendations: Presented for information purposes. No Council action
needed.
Martinsville Water Treatment Plant to insure that potentially harmful or
City of Martinsville Annual otherwise objectionable substances are removed. At the water treatment
plant raw water is treated with alum for coagulation and flocculation,
Water Quality Report for lime to adequately raise the pH and add hardness, and fluoride to help
reduce tooth decay. The water then flows through the sedimentation
2019 basins allowing the floc particles to settle out before being filtered. After
filtration chlorine is added to maintain a residual throughout the
The Water Resources Department is providing this report for the distribution system for disinfection, sodium hydroxide is added for pH
calendar year 2019 to inform you about the quality of your drinking adjustment, and is sodium hexametaphosphate is added to reduce pipe
water. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply corrosion. All chemicals meet federal guidelines and dosages are
of drinking water, and we want you to be aware of the efforts we maintain and regulated by the Virginia Department of Health.
make to protect your water supply. The quality of your drinking About Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water
water must meet State and Federal requirements administered by the Disinfection is an absolutely essential component in the treatment of
Virginia Department of Health (VDH). drinking water preventing the occurrence and spread of many serious
GENERAL INFORMATION and potentially deadly water-borne diseases. Chlorination is a time
As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it proven method for disinfection. Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) do
dissolves naturally occurring minerals and can pick up substances occur in the form of trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and Haloacetic acids
(referred to as contaminants) resulting from the presence of animals or (HAA5s). Chlorine combines with naturally occurring organic matter
from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source in the raw water. Organic levels are monitored coming from source
water include: water and test for removal. Consumption of potable water containing
* Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may TTHMs or HAA5s in excess of the MCLs limits over many years may
come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural have increased risk of individuals getting cancer or could experience
livestock operations, and wildlife. problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system.
* Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and minerals, which can be Water Quality Results
naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial The water purification plant routinely monitor for various
or domestic wastewater discharges, oil or gas production, mining, or contaminants in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements.
farming. During the first quarter of 2019 the TTHMs exceeded the four quarter
* Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of rolling average results. The limit is 0.80 mg/liter (MCL), the sampling
sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential results was 0.88 mg/liter exceeding the set limits. The city water
uses. purification plant has taken multiple steps to decrease the levels of
* Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile contaminates in the drinking water and has improved significantly in
organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and regards to TTHMs removal. The Fourth Quarter of 2019 has been
petroleum production, and can come from gas stations, urban storm reduced to 0.56 mg/l. Steps taken are in coordination with health
water runoff, and septic systems. department officials to help reduce contaminates to acceptable levels.
* Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the The Operational Evaluation Limit (OEL) report was not prepared on
result of oil and gas production and mining activities. timely manner for the first quarter of 2019 which is a violation of
A source water assessment of our system has been conducted by the Health Department Regulation and the consumers are required to be
Virginia Department of Health in year 2002. The reservoir and creeks notified. The OEL report is to acknowledge elevated TTHM, possible
were determined to be of high susceptibility to contamination, as are causes and actions to improve.
virtually all other surface water sources in the State, using criteria About Lead in Drinking Water
developed by the State in its approved Source Water Assessment If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,
Program. The assessment report consists of maps showing the source especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking
water assessment area, an inventory of known land use activities of water is primarily from materials and components associated with
concern, and documentation of any known contamination within the service lines and home plumbing. The City of Martinsville is
prior 5 years. Additional information is available by contacting the responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control
waterworks representative noted elsewhere in this report. the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for
regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water lead exposure by flushing your tap for 15 to 30 seconds or until it
provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for becomes cold or reaches a steady temperature before using
contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your
for public health. water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in
All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may reasonably drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize
be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. If you have questions about this
poses a health risk. More information can be obtained by calling the report, want additional information about any aspect of your drinking
Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline water or want to know how to participate in decisions that may affect
(800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to water quality, please write to the address below or call 276-403-5157.
contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- Regularly scheduled City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th
compromised as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the City of Martinsville
persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with administration building
HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants located at 55 W. Church Street.
can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek
advice about drinking water from their health care providers. Water Resources Department
EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of City of Martinsville
infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants PO Box 1112
are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Martinsville, VA 24114
Mike Kahle e-mail: mkahle@ci.martinsville.va.us
Source and Treatment: Our main raw water source is the Beaver 276-403-5157 Water Resources Manager
Creek Reservoir. A secondary source of raw water supply from
Leatherwood Creek can be used in emergency situation. Before G. W. Robertson email: gwrobertson@ci.martinsville.va.us
entering the distribution system. Your water is treated at the 276-403-5137 Water Plant Manager
WATER QUALITY RESULTS
Regulated
Substance/Units MCLG MCL Level Found/Range Viola Date of Typical Source of Substance
tion Sample
Fluoride ppm 4 4 Avg : 0.67 No Daily Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes
Range : 0.42 to 0.84 strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
**Bulk storetank down for repairs.Jan.- factories.
may Office of Drinking Water aware.
Total 0 Present < 5% of samples None Detected during 2019 No Weekly Naturally present in the environment
Coliform MPN/100
mL
Turbidity NTU NA TT = 1 NTU Max Max : 0.29 No Continuous / Soil runoff (Turbidity itself is not harmful, but high levels
TT = 95% of monthly samples must be Lowest monthly percentage of samples Every 2 hrs. may indicate other treatment problems).
< 0.3 NTU < 0.3 = 100%
Total NA 80 Max Rolling Avg: 88 Yes Every 90 days By-product of drinking water chlorination
Trihalomethanes 2019 Range 24-65 ( See "Disinfection Byproducts" on other side )
ppm
Haloacetic Acids NA 60 Max Rolling Avg: 50 No Every 90 days By-product of drinking water chlorination
ppm 2019 Range: 19-48 ( See "Disinfection Byproducts" on other side )
Total NA TT - TOC removal ratio greater than Min Rolling Avg Removal Ratio: 1.35 No Monthly Naturally present in the environment.
Organic Carbon or equal to 1.0 Range: 1.66 to 1.00 Reporting violation
ppm
Chlorine ppm MRDLG MRDL = 4.0 Max Quarter Avg: 1.52 No Every 2 hrs. Water additive used to control microbes.
=4 Range 0.60 to 1.90
Copper ppb 1300 AL = 1300 90th Percentile-pass No Aug.-19 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of
Range: 148-ND natural deposits.
0 samples above AL
Lead ppb 15 AL = 15 90th Percentile-pass No Aug.-19 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of
Range: 120-ND natural deposits.
1 Samples Above AL
Combined radium 0 5 1.1 No May-16 Erosion of natural deposits
pCi/L
Unregulated
Sodium ppm NA NA 10.4 No July-19 Naturally occurring in environment: Caused
by some chemical addition during treatment
Hardness ppm NA NA 18 No Aug.-19 Naturally occurring and increased with
chemical at treatment
Manganese NA 50 SMCL 23 No Aug.-19 Naturally occurring in environment. When
ppb above SMCL can lead to aesthetic problems
such as staining/discoloration and sediment.
Aluminum ppb NA 50-200 SMCL 123 No Aug.-19 Occurring from chemical used to remove
turbidity from water.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to
the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. In developing the standards EPA assumes that the average adult
drinks 2 liters of water each day throughout a 70-year life span. EPA generally sets MCLs at levels that will result in no adverse health
effects for some contaminants or a one-in-ten-thousand to one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect for other
contaminants.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing
evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known
or expected risk of health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination.
Non-detects (ND) - lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years.
Grains per gallon (gpg) = 17.5 Parts per million
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the
average person.
Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water
system must follow.
Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) - non-enforceable guidelines regarding contaminants that may cause cosmetic
effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color) in drinking water.
Treatment Technique (TT) - a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
< - less than
Monitoring Notes
We constantly monitor for various contaminants in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements. The tables list only those that
had some level of detection.
Most of the results in the tables are from testing done in 2019. However, the State allows monitoring for some contaminants less than
once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, is
more than one year old.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: May 12, 2020
Item No: 8.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Summary:
The attachment amends the FY20 budget with appropriations in the following
fund:
General: $ 8,459 – Grant, Donation, Reimbursements
Attachments: Consent Agenda – 5-12-20
Recommendations: Approve.
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 5/12/20
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
BUDGET ADDITIONS
FY2020
General Fund:
01100904 442401 Fines/Forfeitures ‐ Police Dept 347
01100904 442402 Fines/Forfeitures ‐ Commonwealth's Atty 347
01311085 506118 Police Dept ‐ Local Confiscated Assets 347
01221082 506118 Commonwealth's Atty ‐ Local Confiscated Assets 347
Local Confiscated Assets
01100909 490801 Recovered Costs ‐ Senior Services 2,550
01714212 501300 Senior Services ‐ Part‐time Wages 1,748
01714212 502100 Senior Services ‐ Social Security 108
01714212 502110 Senior Services ‐ Medicare 25
01714212 506049 Senior Services ‐ Vehicle Fuels 669
Transportation Grant ‐ January through March
01100909 490128 Recovered Costs ‐ Sheriff 100
01331110 506014 Annex ‐ Small Tools 100
Donation to Wood Program
01100909 490137 Recovered Cost ‐ Public Safety 5,115
01311085 501200 Police Dept. ‐ Overtime 1,727
01311085 502100 Police Dept. ‐ Social Security 108
01311085 502110 Police Dept. ‐ Medicare 25
01217078 501200 Sheriff ‐ Courts ‐ Overtime 3,024
01217078 502100 Sheriff ‐ Courts ‐ Social Security 187
01217078 502110 Sheriff ‐ Courts ‐ Medicare 44
Various reimbursements for security patrols
Total General Fund: 8,459 8,459
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