City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · April 13, 2021
Minutes
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on April 13,
2021 in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, at 7:00 PM with Mayor Kathy Lawson presiding.
Other Council Members present included Danny Turner, Jennifer Bowles, and Tammy Pearson.
Council Member Martin participated by phone. Staff present included City Manager Leon
Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager/City Attorney Eric Monday, Clerk of Council Karen Roberts,
Community Development Director Mark McCaskill, Water Resources Director Mike Kahle and
Police Chief Eddie Cassady.
Mayor Lawson called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge to the American Flag and
invocation, Mayor Lawson welcomed everyone to the meeting. Lawson explained that the meeting
would follow COVID guidelines, allowing limited attendance and recognizing social distancing
recommendations. City Attorney Monday stated that Council Member Martin would be allowed to
participate by phone pursuant to Code of Virginia 2.2-3708.2A1B with Council’s approval.
Council Member Martin contacted Mayor Lawson and City Manager Towarnicki earlier in the day
stating that his employment will keep him out of town and he would not be able to physically
attend the Council meeting. While this code normally limits absences to two meetings per
calendar year, the emergency ordinance adopted during the pandemic is still in effect and is also
addressed by an executive order. Vice Mayor Bowles made the motion to allow Martin to
participate electronically. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pearson with all four
Members in attendance voting in favor.
Approve minutes from the March 23, 2021 Meeting – Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented. Council Member Turner seconded the motion with all Council
Members voting in favor.
Consider adoption of a resolution committing the City to certain in-kind contributions related
to the Pine Hall Road Community Development Block Grant Project application to the Virginia
Department of Housing and Community Development – Community Development Director Mark
McCaskill explained the need for the resolution and answered questions related to the
contributions. Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to adopt the resolution committing the City to
certain in-kind contributions related to the Pine Hall Road Grant; Council Member Turner
seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing staff to execute an agreement for the City of
Martinsville to participate in the statewide Virginia Water and Wastewater Agency Response
Network (VA WARN) – Water Resources Director Mike Kahle explained VA WARN; explaining the
intent is to pool municipalities all over the state in case of natural or man-made disaster while
those communities affected wait for federal aid. Council Member Pearson made a motion to adopt
the resolution authorizing staff to execute an agreement for the City to participate in VA WARN;
Vice Mayor Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members voting in favor.
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
Consider adoption of a joint Resolution with Henry County in support of construction of the
Martinsville Southern Connector and to request funding for the project to be included in the
upcoming Infrastructure Plan – City Manager Towarnicki detailed the need for the resolution,
stating that there has been a lot of discussion regarding the connector and the route that it would
take due to environmental concerns. This resolution was approved earlier today by Henry
County. Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to adopt the joint resolution in support of construction
of the Southern Connector and to request funding for the project to be included in the upcoming
infrastructure plan; Council Member Pearson seconded the motion with all Council voting in
favor.
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
Read a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month – Vice Mayor Bowles
read the proclamation. Kerry and Ricky Walker arrived later during the meeting and Bowles
presented them the proclamation. Mr. Walker thanked Council for the proclamation. FOCUS on
Youth and CASA supports the volunteer advocates who work with the children and families while
they navigate through the court system to ensure the best outcome for them. This month is all
about highlighting what the organization does throughout the year. With the assistance of the
Exchange Club, the Field of Flags was set up at the entrance to Roselawn Cemetery.
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
Read and present a proclamation recognizing April 18, 2021 as National Lineman Appreciation
Day – Mayor Lawson read the proclamation which was presented to Jimmy Rigney, representative
of the City Electric Department who thanked Council for honoring the City lineman. Council
Member Martin recognized the lineman, the dangerous job they have and stated that they are
appreciated. Vice Mayor Bowles said the lineman do an amazing job and the City is lucky to have
them. Mayor Lawson said surrounding community residents comment often about how fast the
City gets power restored compared to other locations.
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
Consider a request by the Virginia Municipal League to submit nominations for membership
on the VML 2021 Policy Committees – Council agreed on the following VML Policy Committee
Nominations: Community and Economic Development will be Council Member Pearson and
Council Member Martin, Environmental Quality will be City Attorney Eric Monday, Finance will
be City Manager Towarnicki, General Laws will be Council Member Tuner, Human Development
and Education will be Vice Mayor Bowles, and Transportation will be Mayor Lawson.
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
Consider approval of consent agenda- Council Member Turner made a motion to approve the
consent agenda as presented; Vice Mayor Bowles seconded the motion with all Council Members
voting in favor.
April 13, 2021 Council Meeting
Business from the Floor – Council Member Martin said residents had concerns about a recent
water main break. Mike Kahle detailed the break Friday morning which occurred due to a “water
hammer” effect while accessing a hydrant during a fire. Virginia Department of Health requires
the City to distribute boil water notices in situations like this; this time it was localized and not
City-wide. Some areas that were not affected may still have had low water pressure but were not
required to boil the water. Pearson asked that communication be shared to the website also in
the future. Turner suggested the 911 system to get the word out.
Comments by City Council – Council Member Turner offered his condolences to the Wood
Brothers Racing Team and family for the passing of Bernice Wood. Council Member Pearson
wished Mayor Lawson a belated happy birthday and thanked her for her friendship and
leadership. Being in the restaurant business, Pearson spoke to race fans the previous week and
she wanted to thank everyone who planned and executed a successful race weekend. Thank you
to local businesses and hotels. Pearson said she only heard positive remarks and comments on
how welcoming Martinsville residents were. Council Member Martin stated what Mr. Walker and
the FOCUS on Youth and CASA organizations do for the youth is amazing. Vice Mayor Bowles
said that it’s exciting to hear positive things from visitors and thanked residents for their support.
Bowles also wished Mayor Lawson a happy belated birthday. Mayor Lawson commented again on
the Field of Flags and encouraged residents to visit. VDOT says that is the busiest intersection
in the City with over 10,000 vehicles passing through each day so it is the perfect place to help
raise awareness. Lawson reminded residents of Hazardous Waste Day on April 24 in Bassett.
Lawson said the race last weekend was handled well and professional and drew a good crowd. It
was one of the better races in Martinsville.
Comments by the City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki reminded Council of the reversion
work session tomorrow (Wednesday) 530-730pm; this will be a closed session. Towarnicki shared
that April 11-17 is National 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators week and thanked all of the
local dispatchers. There will be a notice in the utility bills regarding a scheduled power outage on
May 8 and 9 from midnight – 4:00am due to AEP work. Additional information will be provided
on the website, on utility bills and via a media release. City magnets are available with important
information and emergency contact numbers, and will be distributed. Monday reminded
residents that April 21 is Historical Garden Week and tickets must be purchased in advance
There being no further business, Council Member Turner made a motion to adjourn the
meeting; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Bowles with all Council Members voting in
favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.
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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 Regular Session
Tuesday April 13, 2021
7:00 pm - Regular Session
Pledge to the American Flag and Invocation by Mayor Lawson
1. Approve minutes from the March 23, 2021 Council Meeting. (5 mins)
2. Consider adoption of a resolution committing the City to certain in-kind contributions
related to the Pine Hall Road Community Development Block Grant Project application
to the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development. (10 mins)
3. Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing staff to execute an agreement for the City
of Martinsville to participate in the statewide Virginia Water and Wastewater Agency
Response Network (VA WARN). (10 mins)
4. Consider adoption of a joint Resolution with Henry County in support of construction
of the Martinsville Southern Connector and to request funding for the project to be
included in the upcoming Infrastructure Plan. (10 mins)
5. Read a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. (5 mins)
6. Read and present a proclamation recognizing April 18, 2021 as National Lineman
Appreciation Day. (5 mins)
7. Consider a request by the Virginia Municipal League to submit nominations for
membership on the VML 2021 Policy Committees. (10 mins)
8. Consider approval of consent agenda. (5 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, April 13 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: April 13, 2021
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes
Summary: None
Attachments: March 23, 2021 Council Meeting
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: April 13, 2021
Item No: 2.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Consider adoption of a resolution committing the City to certain
in-kind contributions related to the Pine Hall Road Community Development Block
Grant Project application to the Virginia Department of Housing & Community
Development.
Summary: The City recently submitted an application to the Department of
Housing and Community Development for Community Development Block Grant
funding of the Pine Hall Road Neighborhood Project. The total project is estimated
to cost $1,783,254.72 with the grant request being $1,183,303.99, and the
balance comprised of estimated City in-kind investment and private investment.
The City’s in-kind investment in previous block grant projects has typically
consisted of street/roadway improvements, paving, curb & gutter/sidewalk, and
storm drainage, as well as administrative costs, and the same will apply to this
project. Adoption of the resolution will strengthen the City’s application and
confirm the City’s in-kind contribution commitment to the project.
Attachments: Resolution.
Recommendations: Adopt resolution (voice vote).
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT
FUNDS THROUGH THE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville, Virginia has identified revitalization
of the City as a priority need through housing rehabilitation and the
removal of blighting influences; and
WHEREAS the City is eligible for and wishes to apply for Virginia
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the 2021
Competitive Grant Funding cycle; and
WHEREAS, the title of the City's grant project is the Martinsville Pine Hall
Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting $1,183,303.99 Virginia Community
Development Block Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has obtained or will obtain $599,944.73 in in-kind
services or additional funds consisting of $372,069.73 in street
improvements, street resurfacing and stormwater improvements as listed
in the Cost Estimate Addendum dated 03-15-2021 to the Preliminary
Engineering Report with the remaining funds and in-kind services
consisting of the following: Investor-Owner investment ($39,520), :
application to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural
Development (RD) Single Family Housing Repair Grant Program ($45,000
- Will Apply), the USDA RD Housing Preservation Grant Program
($19,000 - Will Apply), in-kind services by City staff ($124,355)
including but not limited to: Contract Monitoring, Legal Services,
Advertising, Workshop Expenses, Clearance and Demolition, Testing
(Asbestos and Lead), Permit Costs, Construction Related Soft Costs and
other in-kind expenses for a total project cost of $1,783,254.72; and
WHEREAS, the housing needs assessment and surveys identified
deteriorating and dilapidated residential property as a significant problem
in the targeted portion of the Pine Hall neighborhood as a blighting
influence on the area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville has properly advertised and conducted public
hearings on January 26, 2021 and March 9, 2021 which addressed the CDBG
program and the CDBG project application, thereby meeting citizen participation
requirements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia
on this 13th day of April, 2021, that:
1. The City of Martinsville wishes to apply for a 2021 CDBG Community
Improvement Grant in the amount of $1,183,303.99 for the Martinsville
Pine Hall Neighborhood Revitalization Project; and hereby commits a total
of $496,424.73 in City in-kind investment combined with a solicited
$103,520 in private investment and other grant funds for a total project
cost of $1,783,254.72 for the purpose of rehabilitating or substantially
reconstructing seventeen (17) residential housing units through a
Housing Rehabilitation Program, and demolishing up to 6 blighting
structures.
2. The City hereby authorizes the City Manager, the City's chief administrative
official, to execute and file all appropriate documents necessary for
submission of the City of Martinsville's 2021 Community Development
Block Grant application, and to provide such additional information as may
be required by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development.
______________________________ _____________________________
Kathy Lawson, Mayor Attest: Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: April 13, 2021
Item No: 3.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing staff to execute an
agreement for the City of Martinsville to participate in the statewide Virginia Water
and Wastewater Agency Response Network (VA WARN).
Summary: The Virginia Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network has
developed a mutual aid agreement for use by public and private water/waste water
utilities for the purposes of requesting assistance as well as responding to such
requests should emergencies arise or events occur justifying such need. Mutual
aid agreements are fairly common among private/public utilities, law enforcement
agencies, and emergency response agencies and provides a structured format for
requesting and rendering assistance during and arising from emergency events.
The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute the mutual aid
agreement
Attachments: Agreement and resolution.
Recommendations: Adopt resolution (voice vote).
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE VIRGINIA WATER AND
WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the National Infrastructure Protection Plan and in particular the Sector Specific Plan for
the Water Sector developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency identifies the
development of a Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network in each State as an important means of
helping to ensure resilient water and wastewater infrastructure in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of such national Water Sector plan, Virginia’s longstanding, nationally-
recognized professional associations known as the Virginia Section of the American Water Works
Association (“VA AWWA”) and the Virginia Water Environment Association (“VWEA”) have jointly
formed the Virginia Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network (“VA WARN”) Committee to
develop the EPA-recommended network and associated procedures for implementation in Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the VA WARN Committee has developed the attached form of a VA WARN Mutual
Aid Agreement for use by public and private Water Sector utilities for purposes of requesting assistance and
responding to such requests as well as a related form of an Event Agreement for providing assistance of a
defined scope on defined terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, this VA WARN Mutual Aid Agreement is intended to supplement and integrate with
the Statewide Mutual Aid Program administered by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management,
with the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, and with other mutual aid agreements of local,
intrastate and interstate scope; and
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville owns and operates water and wastewater facilities, is
responsible for public water supply and wastewater management in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is
therefore eligible to participate in VA WARN and the VA WARN Mutual Aid Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Martinsville that the City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute the VA WARN Mutual Aid Agreement, which is hereby approved.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Martinsville this 13th day of April, 2021.
______________________________ _________________________________
Kathy Lawson, Mayor Attest: Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council
VIRGINIA WATER AND WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
THIS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered
into by and among the undersigned Member Utilities of the Virginia Water and
Wastewater Agency Response Network, each of which is responsible for public water
supply or wastewater management in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
BACKGROUND
A. The National Infrastructure Protection Plan and in particular the Sector
Specific Plan for the Water Sector developed by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (“EPA”) identifies the development of a Water/Wastewater Agency
Response Network in each State as an important means of helping to ensure resilient
water and wastewater infrastructure in the public interest.
B. In furtherance of such national Water Sector plan, Virginia’s longstanding,
nationally-recognized professional associations known as the Virginia Section of the
American Water Works Association (“VA AWWA”) and the Virginia Water
Environment Association (“VWEA”) have jointly formed the Virginia Water and
Wastewater Agency Response Network (“VA WARN”) Committee to develop the EPA-
recommended network and associated procedures for implementation in Virginia.
C. The VA WARN Committee has developed this form of Agreement for use
by public and private Water Sector utilities for purposes of requesting assistance and
responding to such requests.
D. This Agreement is intended to supplement and integrate with the
Statewide Mutual Aid Program administered by the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management, with the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, and with other
mutual aid agreements of local, intrastate and interstate scope.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS
“ASSISTING UTILITY” means a Member Utility that elects to provide
assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials or supplies to a Requesting
Utility pursuant to an individual Event Agreement following a request for assistance
under this Agreement.
“AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE” means an officer, principal or
employee of a Member Utility authorized in writing by that entity to request, offer or
provide assistance pursuant to this Agreement.
“EVENT AGREEMENT” means a separate agreement entered into by and
between a Requesting Utility and Assisting Utility for the purpose of providing and
accepting assistance for a Utility Event. See Exhibit B.
“PERIOD OF ASSISTANCE” means the period of time commencing when the
Assisting Utility dispatches personnel, equipment, materials or supplies pursuant to an
individual Event Agreement and ending when personnel, equipment and remaining
materials or supplies return to the Assisting Utility (i.e., portal to portal).
“REQUESTING UTILITY” means a Member Utility that requests assistance
pursuant to this Agreement or that receives assistance pursuant to an individual Event
Agreement.
“MEMBER UTILITY” means any locality, water authority, wastewater
authority, sanitary district, sanitation district or public service corporation that (i) owns or
operates any water storage, treatment, transmission or distribution facilities for drinking
or other domestic uses, or any wastewater collection or treatment facilities and (ii) has
been accepted and acknowledged in writing as a member of VA WARN by the Chair of
VA WARN Committee following delivery and receipt of this executed Agreement.
“UTILITY EVENT” means any event or occurrence, or threat thereof, whether
natural or manmade, the desired response to which is or is likely to be beyond the
affected Member Utility’s capability or then-available resources including but not limited
to personnel, equipment, materials and supplies. A Utility Event may be a one-time
event not reaching the nature or criteria requiring the declaration of a disaster, emergency
or local emergency but still requiring inter-utility assistance. A Utility Event may be a
recurrent event or occurrence where inter-utility assistance is beneficial for expediting the
response to a particular need or filling temporary gaps in service of the Requesting
Utility.
SECTION 2 – PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
2.1 ASSISTANCE REQUEST – When a Member Utility is affected by a
Utility Event, it may request assistance by (a) submitting a written request for assistance
to another Member Utility in the form provided at Exhibit A hereto, as amended and
updated in the discretion of the VA WARN Committee from time to time, or (b) verbally
communicating a request for assistance to another Member Utility followed as soon as
practicable by a written confirmation of such request. Assistance shall not be requested
under this Agreement by a Member Utility unless resources otherwise reasonably
available to the Member Utility are deemed to be inadequate. A Requesting Utility may
cancel a request for assistance at any time and shall provide such notice thereof as soon
as practicable to the Member Utilities of whom it has made a request for assistance. The
Requesting Utility may communicate the cancellation verbally but shall provide written
confirmation as soon as practicable thereafter.
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2.2 RESPONSE – After a Member Utility receives a request for assistance,
its Authorized Representative evaluates whether resources are available to assist and
informs the Requesting Utility as soon as possible if it is able and willing to provide
assistance. Execution of this Agreement does not establish a duty to respond to a request
for assistance. Each Member Utility shall retain absolute discretion as to determinations
regarding its ability to respond and its decision whether to do so. If the Member Utility is
able and willing to provide assistance, the Member Utility’s Authorized Representative
responds with the type of available resources and the approximate arrival time that such
assistance could be provided to the Requesting Utility.
2.3 EVENT AGREEMENT – To enter into an agreement to provide
assistance, the Requesting Utility and the Assisting Utility shall communicate directly
and enter into an Event Agreement, the form of which is provided in Exhibit B hereto.
2.4 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES – Upon execution of this
Agreement, each Member Utility shall designate and notify the VA WARN Committee of
one or more Authorized Representatives authorized to act on its behalf in requesting or
agreeing to provide assistance under this Agreement. Each Member Utility shall notify the
VA WARN Committee whenever a current Authorized Representative(s) is no longer
authorized to act on its behalf and whenever it designates a new or additional Authorized
Representative. All notices pursuant to this Paragraph shall be made in writing on a form
provided by the VA WARN Committee, which shall include 24-hour access contact
information and shall be signed on behalf of the Member Utility. If a Member Utility
designates more than one person as an Authorized Representative, each Authorized
Representative shall be considered fully authorized to act for the Member Utility in
requesting or agreeing to provide assistance under this Agreement, and each Authorized
Representative shall have the responsibility for expedient notification of the other Authorized
Representative(s) within the Member Utility of requests for assistance that he has made or
assistance he has agreed to provide on behalf of the Member Utility.
SECTION 3 – ROLE OF VA WARN COMMITTEE
The parties acknowledge and agree that the role of the VA WARN Committee, its
individual members and any advisors is limited to the development and administrative
support of VA WARN, on a voluntary basis and not as a party to this Agreement or as
representative of any party hereto. While the VA WARN Committee may volunteer to
assist the parties in coordinating requests for assistance or in other ways, this Agreement
does not contemplate that the VA WARN Committee will be a required intermediary in
arranging the details of assistance or reimbursement therefor and instead this Agreement
contemplates that such arrangements will be arranged directly by and between Member
Utilities. The VA WARN Committee, its members and any advisors assume no
responsibility for this Agreement, for the delivery of assistance hereunder, or for any
obligation incurred by any party hereto.
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SECTION 4 – TERM AND WITHDRAWAL
4.1 TERM – This Agreement shall be in effect upon execution by two
Member Utilities and subsequent acceptance and acknowledgment in writing as a
member of VA WARN by the Chair of VA WARN Committee. This Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect so long as there are at least two Member Utilities.
4.2 WITHDRAWAL – Any Member Utility may withdraw from this
Agreement upon 30 days written notice. Withdrawal from this Agreement shall in no
way affect a Requesting Utility’s obligation to reimburse an Assisting Utility for costs
incurred pursuant to an Event Agreement, which obligation shall survive such
withdrawal.
SECTION 5 – MODIFICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
5.1 MODIFICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT – This Agreement may be
modified upon agreement of the parties according to the following procedure. From time
to time, the VA WARN Committee may recommend approval of a proposed
modification, either on its own initiative or following its endorsement of a suggestion
made by a Member Utility. Modification to this Agreement shall be made on the basis of
receipt by the VA WARN Committee of the written approval of the proposed
modification by at least two thirds of the parties hereto. The effective date of the
modification shall be 90 days after the day on which notice is given to all Member
Utilities of the receipt of such approval. All parties that have failed or declined to
approve the proposed modification on or before the effective date shall be deemed to
have withdrawn from this Agreement as of the effective date.
5.2 MODIFICATION OF FORM OF EVENT AGREEMENT – The form
of Event Agreement attached as Exhibit B hereto shall be modified only by the same
procedure provided in Paragraph 5.1 for modification of this Agreement.
5.3 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES – The VA WARN Committee
may adopt such administrative procedures as it deems appropriate to facilitate
implementation of VA WARN and this Agreement, either on its own initiative or
following its endorsement of a suggestion made by a Member Utility. The adoption of
such procedures shall not be deemed a modification of this Agreement or the Event
Agreement and therefore shall not require approval under Paragraph 5.1 or Paragraph 5.2.
SECTION 6 – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 OTHER AGREEMENTS – The parties acknowledge and agree that any
Member Utility may have entered into other mutual aid agreements, either with other
Member Utilities or with third parties, which shall not be deemed to be amended,
superseded or repealed by execution of this Agreement. This Agreement shall govern
with respect to all actions expressly taken or made pursuant hereto. Nothing in this
Agreement is intended to interfere with any party’s ability to request or provide
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assistance under the Virginia Statewide Mutual Aid Program or the Emergency
Management Assistance Compact.
6.2 INTERPRETATION – This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with and governed for all purposes by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
6.3 SEVERABILITY – Should any provision of this Agreement be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that fact shall not
affect or invalidate any other provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.
6.4 ASSIGNMENT – This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred by
any party.
6.5 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES – This Agreement is solely for
the benefit of the Member Utilities who are parties hereto and shall not confer any rights
or benefits on any other person or entity.
6.6 COUNTERPARTS – This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument. The parties further agree that a facsimile or
scanned signature may substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original
signature, and that any copy of this executed Agreement made by photocopy, facsimile,
or scanner shall be considered an original.
6.7 AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURE – In the case of a locality,
authority or district, the party represents and warrants that its execution of this Agreement
is made by an individual authorized to do so by its governing body. In the case of a
public service corporation, the party represents and warrants that its execution of this
Agreement by the undersigned is duly authorized and validly performed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed
in their names and on their behalf.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
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VIRGINIA WATER AND WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT SIGNATURE PAGE
MEMBER UTILITY
Utility Name: ____________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Signatory’s Name (print): ____________________________________
Signatory’s Title: ____________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
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-- FOR USE BY VA WARN COMMITTEE ONLY –
MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY VA WARN COMMITTEE CHAIR
Signature: ____________________________________
Signatory’s Name (print): ____________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
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VA WARN MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A
ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM
VA WARN MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A
ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM
Event Name: Requesting Utility:
Date:
Time:
Requesting Utility Contact Name:
Phone: E-mail:
Description of Assistance
Requested:
Specific Resources
Needed:
Mobilization:
Date Needed: Time needed: Pick hrs: hrs
Demobilization:
Release Date: Time needed: Pick hrs: hrs
Deployment Considerations:
Work Location/Facilities: Pick One:
Working Conditions Pick One:
Living Conditions Pick One:
Health & Safety Concerns: Pick One:
Saftey Concerns/Remarks:
Additional Conditions Comments:
Requesting Utility Resource Coordination
Contact Name/Title:
Phone: E-mail:
Staging Area: Location:
Address 1:
Address 2:
City: State: Zip:
Authorized Representative Name: Date:
VA WARN MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT EXHIBIT B
EVENT AGREEMENT FORM
VIRGINIA WATER AND WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
EVENT AGREEMENT
THIS EVENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by
and between the undersigned Requesting Utility and Assisting Utility and shall be in
effect as of the date of execution of the last signatory hereto.
BACKGROUND
A. The parties are Member Utilities of the statewide mutual aid network for
water and wastewater utilities known as the Virginia Water and Wastewater Agency
Response Network (“VA WARN”) and are signatories to the VA WARN Mutual Aid
Agreement.
B. The undersigned Requesting Utility has requested assistance pursuant to
the VA WARN Mutual Aid Agreement, and the undersigned Assisting Utility desires to
assist the Requesting Utility as more fully set forth herein.
C. The VA WARN Committee has developed this form of agreement for use
by VA WARN Member Utilities in agreeing to provide and accept assistance as needed
to respond to a Utility Event.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS
Terms not specifically defined herein shall have the definitions provided in the
VA WARN Mutual Aid Agreement to which the Requesting Utility and Assisting Utility
are both parties.
SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE
To support the Requesting Utility’s response to a Utility Event, the Assisting
Utility agrees to provide, and the Requesting Utility hereby accepts, assistance as set
forth on Attachment A hereto. Such assistance is provided subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, including without limitation the Assisting Utility’s right to
recall its personnel and resources in whole or in part and the Requesting Utility’s right to
reduce or cancel the previously agreed upon Scope of Assistance pursuant to Paragraph
3.1 below.
SECTION 3 – PROCEDURES FOR PROVISION OF MUTUAL AID
3.1 SUPERVISION, CONTROL, AND RECALL – Personnel and other
resources of the Assisting Utility shall remain under the supervision and control of the
Assisting Utility. The Assisting Utility shall coordinate with the Requesting Utility
regarding response activities for assignment to the Assisting Utility’s personnel. The
Assisting Utility shall have the right and duty to refuse directions that it considers to be
unsafe, contrary to law, or not in accordance with the Scope of Assistance at Attachment
A hereto. The Assisting Utility’s personnel and other resources shall remain subject to
recall, in whole or in part, by the Assisting Utility at any time. The Assisting Utility shall
provide at least twenty-four hours advance notice of intent to withdraw personnel or
resources to the Requesting Utility, unless such notice is not practicable, in which case
such notice as is practicable shall be provided. The Requesting Utility may at any time
reduce the Scope of Assistance at Attachment A, including by reducing the Period of
Assistance or the personnel or other resources requested; provided, however, that the
Requesting Utility shall remain responsible for reimbursing the Assisting Utility pursuant
to Section 4 for expenses incurred.
3.2. FOOD, HOUSING, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY – Unless otherwise
agreed, the Requesting Utility shall have the responsibility of providing food and housing
for the personnel of the Assisting Utility from the time of their arrival at the designated
location to the time of their departure.
3.3 COMMUNICATIONS – Unless otherwise agreed, the Requesting Utility
shall have the responsibility for coordinating communications between the personnel of
the Assisting Utility and the Requesting Utility and shall provide radio equipment as
available and radio frequency information to facilitate such communications. The
Assisting Utility shall be responsible for communications among its personnel regardless
of the availability of radio equipment from the Requesting Utility.
3.4 RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES – Unless otherwise provided by law, the
Assisting Utility’s officers, principals or employees retain the same privileges,
immunities, rights, duties and benefits associated with their position with or employment
by the Assisting Utility.
3.5 SUMMARY REPORT – Within ten days of the return of all personnel
deployed under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility shall prepare a summary report of
the event and provide a copy to the Assisting Utility. The report shall be in a format
established by the VA WARN Committee or, if none, in the format used by the Virginia
Department of Emergency Management, and shall include a chronology of events and
description of personnel, equipment, materials and supplies provided.
SECTION 4 – REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The terms and conditions governing reimbursement for any assistance provided
pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the following provisions and
applicable VA WARN administrative procedures, unless otherwise agreed upon by the
Requesting Utility and Assisting Utility and set forth in Attachment A hereto.
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4.1 PERSONNEL – During the Period of Assistance, the Assisting Utility
shall continue to pay its employees according to its normal policies. The Requesting
Utility shall reimburse the Assisting Utility for all direct and indirect payroll costs
(including overtime) and expenses (including travel expenses, benefits, costs of insuring
for workers’ compensation claims, and other expenses) incurred during the Period of
Assistance, unless otherwise agreed and set forth by the parties in this Agreement.
4.2 EQUIPMENT – The Assisting Utility shall be reimbursed by the
Requesting Utility for the use or damage (unless such damage is caused by gross
negligence, or willful and wanton misconduct of the Assisting Utility’s personnel) of its
equipment during the Period of Assistance according to either a pre-established local or
state hourly rate or according to the actual replacement, operation, and maintenance
expenses incurred. For those instances in which some costs may be reimbursed by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, the eligible direct costs shall be determined in
accordance with 44 CFR 206.228, or other regulations in effect at the time of the Utility
Event. Each Utility shall maintain its own equipment in safe and operational condition.
At the request of the Assisting Utility, fuels, miscellaneous supplies, and minor repairs
may be provided by the Requesting Utility, if practical. If the equipment charges are
based on a pre-established local or state hourly rate, then these charges to the Requesting
Utility shall be reduced by the total value of the fuels, supplies, and repairs furnished by
the Requesting Utility and by the amount of any insurance proceeds received by the
Assisting Utility for damage to or loss of such equipment.
4.3 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES – The Assisting Utility shall be
reimbursed for all materials and supplies furnished by it and used or damaged during the
Period of Assistance, except for the costs of equipment, fuel, maintenance materials,
labor and supplies, which shall be included in the equipment rate established above,
unless such damage is caused by gross negligence, or willful and wanton misconduct of
the Assisting Utility’s personnel. The measure of reimbursement shall be determined in
accordance with 44 CFR 206.228 or other regulations in effect at the time of the Utility
Event. In the alternative, the Utilities may mutually agree in writing that the Requesting
Utility will replace, with like kind and quality as determined by the Assisting Utility, the
materials and supplies used or damaged.
4.4 RECORD KEEPING – The Assisting Utility shall maintain records and
submit invoices for reimbursement by the Requesting Utility in accordance with the
Assisting Utility’s existing policies and practices. The Requesting Utility may provide
information, directions, and assistance for record keeping to the Assisting Utility
personnel to facilitate future potential reimbursement to the Requesting Utility from the
federal or State government.
4.5 PAYMENT – Unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing, the Assisting
Utility shall invoice the Requesting Utility for all reimbursable expenses with an itemized
statement as soon as practicable after the expenses are incurred, but not later than sixty
(60) days after the Period of Assistance, unless the deadline for identifying damage or
expenses is extended in accordance with applicable federal or State regulations. The
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Requesting Utility shall pay the bill, or advise of any disputed items, not later than sixty
(60) days following receipt of the invoice, unless the parties mutually agree in writing to
a different time.
4.6 WAIVER OF REIMBURSEMENT – An Assisting Utility may elect to
assume or donate, in whole or in part, the costs associated with any loss, damage,
expense or use of the personnel or other resources provided by the Assisting Utility.
4.7 EFFECT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM VA WARN MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT – Withdrawal by either Utility from the VA WARN Mutual Aid
Agreement shall in no way affect the obligations of the Utilities under this Event
Agreement, including but not limited to the Requesting Utility’s obligation to reimburse
the Assisting Utility for costs incurred pursuant to this Event Agreement.
SECTION 5 – INSURANCE
5.1 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE – Each Utility shall be
responsible for its own actions and those of its employees and is responsible for
complying with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act.
5.2 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COVERAGE – Each Utility shall be
responsible for its own actions and is responsible for complying with the Virginia motor
vehicle financial responsibility laws. Each Utility agrees to maintain automobile liability
coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit and coverage for
owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles, or maintain a comparable self-insurance program.
5.3 GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY – To the extent permitted by law and without
waiving sovereign immunity of governmental entities, each Utility shall be responsible
for any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, damages, and causes for action related to
or arising out of or in any way connected with its own actions and the actions of its
personnel pursuant to this Agreement. Each Utility agrees to obtain general liability and,
in the case of governmental entities, public official's liability and law enforcement
liability insurance, if applicable, with minimum single limits of no less than one million
dollars, or to maintain a comparable self-insurance program.
SECTION 6 – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 OTHER AGREEMENTS – The parties acknowledge and agree that
either party may have entered into other mutual aid agreements, either with other
Member Utilities or with third parties, which shall not be deemed to be amended,
superseded or repealed by execution of this Agreement. This Agreement shall govern
with respect to the Scope of Assistance set forth at Attachment A hereto. Nothing in this
Agreement is intended to interfere with either party’s ability to request or provide
assistance under the Virginia Statewide Mutual Aid Program or the Emergency
Management Assistance Compact. In the event of a declaration of an emergency or
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disaster, the parties may agree in writing to terminate this Event Agreement to enable an
efficient response to be coordinated instead through the Statewide Mutual Aid Program
and Emergency Management Assistance Compact, as appropriate.
6.2 INTERPRETATION – This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with and governed for all purposes by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and
shall be interpreted as if it were mutually drafted by the parties.
6.3 SEVERABILITY – Should any provision of this Agreement be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that fact shall not
affect or invalidate any other provision, which shall remain in full force and effect. It is
the intent of the parties to this Agreement, and the parties agree, that in lieu of any
provision of this Agreement that is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the parties in good
faith shall supply as part of this Agreement a legal, valid and enforceable provision as
similar to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable term or provision as may be possible.
6.4 ASSIGNMENT – This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred by
any party without the written consent of the other party hereto.
6.5 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES – This Agreement is solely for
the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assignees and shall not
confer any rights or benefits on any other person or entity.
6.6 COUNTERPARTS – This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument. The parties further agree that a facsimile or
scanned signature may substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original
signature, and that any copy of this executed Agreement made by photocopy, facsimile,
or scanner shall be considered an original.
6.7 AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURE – In the case of a locality,
authority or district, the party represents and warrants that its execution of this Agreement
is made by an individual authorized to do so by its governing body. In the case of a
public service corporation, the party represents and warrants that its execution of this
Agreement by the undersigned is duly authorized and validly performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and obligations set forth
in this Agreement, the parties have caused the execution of this Agreement.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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VIRGINIA WATER AND WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
EVENT AGREEMENT SIGNATURE PAGE
REQUESTING UTILITY
Utility Name: ____________________________________
Authorized Representative’s Signature: ____________________________________
Authorized Representative’s Name (print): ____________________________________
Authorized Representative’s Title: ____________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
ASSISTING UTILITY
Utility Name: ____________________________________
Authorized Representative’s Signature: ____________________________________
Authorized Representative’s Name (print): ____________________________________
Authorized Representative’s Title: ____________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
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VA WARN EVENT AGREEMENT ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE
This form is used by the Assisting Utility to respond to request for assistance by a Requesting Utility. Upon acceptance by
the Requesting Utility, this form, either as originally submitted by the Assisting Utility or as revised by the parties prior to the
Requesting Utility's acceptance, as appropriate, is attached to the Event Agreement to define the Scope of Assistance. The
Assisting Utility reserves the right to recall its personnel and resources, and the Requesting Utility reserves the right to
reduce the Scope of Assistance, as provided in Paragraph 3.1 of the Event Agreement.
Assisting Utility:
Asstisting Utility Authorized Representative: Date:
Requesting Utility: Date:
Event Name: Time:
Requesting Utility Contact Name:
Phone: E-mail:
Description of Assistance Offerred:
Specific Resources Available:
Assisting Utility Resource Coordination Contact:
Phone: E-mail:
Mobilization:
Date Available: Time needed: Pick hrs: hrs
Demobilization:
Date Released: Time needed: Pick hrs: hrs
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COST ESTIMATE (details below):
Total Cost Estimate
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# of fuel consuming equipment: # of non-fuel consuming equipment:
Travel Costs:
Personal Vehicle: Vehicle Rental/Fuel/Mileage:
Governmental Vehicle Costs: Air Travel:
Meals/tips: Lodging:
Notes/Comments:
Total Equipment Costs: $0.00
Equipment Costs (insert lines as needed):
Description: Cost:
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Description: Cost:
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Detail for Personnel costs (insert lines as needed):
# of Regular Overtime Overtime # of Overtime
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Name: Hours worked Salary Fringe Benefit Hours worked per # of Days Total Daily Cost Total Mission Cost
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City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Item No: 4.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider adoption of a joint Resolution with Henry County in
support of construction of the Martinsville Southern Connector and to request
funding for the project to be included in the upcoming Infrastructure Plan.
Summary: Discussion of an alternate route along U.S. Route 220 South from
the North Carolina state line to the U.S. 220/58 Bypass has been in progress for
several years, and most recently a route to the west of Route 220 designated as the
Martinsville Southern Connector Route has been identified as the preferred option
with the least impact to residential and business properties. A small contingent of
regional leaders has scheduled a meeting with Senator Mark Warner and plans to
request funding for the proposed project in the upcoming Infrastructure Plan that
will be presented to the United States Congress. A request for a show of support
for the project from both the City and County has been made.
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will also be considering adoption of this
Resolution at their April 13th meeting.
Attachment: Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt Joint Resolution
JOINT RESOLUTION
OF THE
HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARTINSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Henry County and the City of Martinsville have long recognized the importance
of transportation infrastructure in promoting employment, growing the local economy,
attracting capital investment, and enhancing travel, tourism, recreation and other economic
development avenues; and
WHEREAS, improvements to U.S Route 220 from the North Carolina state line to the
existing U.S Route 220/58 Bypass through Henry County are vital to our area’s business and
economic future and has been a primary point of discussion for many years; and
WHEREAS, after much study and public input, a route designated as the Martinsville
Southern Connector Route located on the west side of U.S. Route 220 has been identified
as the preferred option with the least impact to residential and business properties, while
also connecting Commonwealth Business Centre, the mega-site business park located in
southern Henry County; and
WHEREAS, working in concert with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s
Martinsville Southern Connector initiative, the route could potentially be linked to future
additional expansion and improvement of the Route 220 corridor north toward Roanoke;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT JOINTLY RESOLVED, on this 13th day of April, 2021, that
the Henry County Board of Supervisors and Martinsville City Council hereby support the
construction of the Martinsville Southern Connector and request funding for the project be
considered for inclusion in the upcoming Infrastructure Plan that will be presented to the
United States Congress.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Jim Adams, Chairman Kathy Lawson, Mayor
Henry County Board of Supervisors City of Martinsville
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Item No: 5.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Read a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse
Prevention Awareness Month.
Summary:
Attachments: Proclamation
Recommendations: No action by Council needed – the Mayor will read the
Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, regardless of who they are or the circumstances of their birth, every child has the right
to safe, secure, and supportive environments, free from abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, children are the foundation of a sustainable and prosperous society, and our
prosperity as a Commonwealth and nation is built on a foundation of healthy child development;
and
WHEREAS, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, Virginians are reminded of the courage it takes
to raise a child and that all parents have the right to the support and knowledge that child rearing
demands; and
WHEREAS, keeping children safe from abuse means playing an active role in their lives, having
check-ins, and teaching them the warning signs of abuse and how to protect themselves; and
WHEREAS, child abuse is considered to be one of our nation’s most serious public health
problems, with scientific studies documenting the link between the abuse and neglect of children
and a wide range of medical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders; and
WHEREAS, child abuse can disrupt early brain development, and serious chronic stress can impair
the development of nervous and immune systems; and
WHEREAS, child abuse prevention creates a more compassionate society, one which places a high
value on the welfare of children; and
WHEREAS, creating communities where families can access an array of support and resources to
address the social, emotional, and physical health of their children is the best way to combat child
abuse; and
WHEREAS, child abuse prevention programs are effective and successful because of partnerships
between families, social services agencies, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law
enforcement agencies, and the business community; and
WHEREAS, Virginia remains committed to sustaining safe, nurturing, and supportive
environments for families raising children; and
WHEREAS, displaying a pinwheel during the month of April will serve as a positive reminder that
together we can prevent child abuse and neglect and by doing so, keep children safe;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathy Lawson, Mayor, and members of Martinsville City Council, do hereby
recognize April 2021 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH in the City of Martinsville and call
this observance to the attention of all our citizens.
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Kathy Lawson, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: April 13, 2021
Item No: 6.
Department: City Council
Issue: Read and present a proclamation recognizing April 18, 2021 as
National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Summary: On April 10, 2013, the United State Senate considered and
agreed to Senate Resolution 95 which designated April 18, 2013 as National
Lineman Appreciation Day, recognizing the profession of linemen and the
contribution made by electric line workers. Since then, April 18th has been
observed annually for this recognition.
The City of Martinsville owns, operates, and maintains its electric system
consisting of both, electric generation and distribution. The City’s electric
linemen are responsible for maintaining the distribution system and are often
called upon to work around the clock under dangerous conditions to keep the
system operating. The City’s electric linemen are Daniel Morrison, Jimmy
Rigney, Austin Johnson, Brian Collins, Chase Cooper, Kyle Fulkerson, Bryar
Turner, Austin Shumate, Curt Compton, Jimmy Blankenship, Tim Agee, Ryan
Emberson, Brandon Martin, and Todd McCrickard.
Attachments: Proclamation
Recommendations: No action by Council needed - the Mayor will read the
Proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY
APRIL 18, 2021
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2013, the United States Senate recognized linemen,
the profession of linemen, and the contributions of the brave men and women
of this profession who protect public safety by expressing support for the
designation April 18, 2013 through Senate Resolution 95, as National Lineman
Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, linemen are often first responders during storms, emergencies, and
other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public
safety heroes; and
WHEREAS, linemen must often work under dangerous conditions with
thousands of volts of electricity in all weather conditions high atop power lines
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to construct, repair, and maintain
infrastructure to keep electricity flowing; and
WHEREAS, linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition
from the community regarding the danger of their work; and
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville’s electric linemen are; Daniel Morrison,
Jimmy Rigney, Austin Johnson, Brian Collins, Chase Cooper, Kyle Fulkerson,
Bryar Turner, Austin Shumate, Curt Compton, Jimmy Blankenship, Tim
Agee, Ryan Emberson, Brandon Martin, and Todd McCrickard.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Kathy Lawson, Mayor of the City of Martinsville, along
with Martinsville City Council members, do hereby proclaim April 18, 2021, as
National Lineman Appreciation Day and encourage residents to recognize and
appreciate the work of the linemen of the City’s Electric Department in
providing and maintaining electric service for the City of Martinsville.
__________________________
Kathy Lawson, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: April 13, 2021
Item No: 7.
Department: City Manager
Issue: Consider a request by the Virginia Municipal League to submit
nominations for membership on the VML 2021 Policy Committees.
Summary: Annually, City Council submits nominations for membership to
the 6 VML policy committees. Pre-Covid, the committees typically would meet at
least once during the summer (and other times as may be needed) for the purpose
of developing broad policy statements in addition to submitting specific legislative
recommendations for consideration by the Legislative Committee. Last year all of
the committee meetings were held virtually.
The 2020 Policy Committee assignments were as follows:
Community & Economic Development – Chad Martin
Environmental Quality- Eric Monday
Finance – Leon Towarnicki
General Laws – Jim Woods
Human Development –Jennifer Bowles
Transportation- Kathy Lawson
Attachments: Information from VML
Recommendations: Council discussion and decision regarding 2021 committee
assignments.
March 23, 2021
To: VML Key Officials and Clerks
From: Michelle Gowdy, Executive Director
Subject: 2021 VML Policy Committee Appointments and Meetings
It’s time once again to begin the VML policy process.
Each year we ask our full-member local governments to nominate their governing
body members and appointed staff who are interested in participating in VML policy
committee.
The policy committees will meet once this year in late July; the meetings will be held
virtually via Zoom. Committee meeting dates and times will be announced soon.
We are attaching the 2020 committee lists so you can see who from your local
government served on the committees last year. Your representatives can stay on the
same committees as in the past or they can move to a different committee. If no one
served, you can make some appointments this year! Just remember that an individual
can only serve on one committee per year.
Please use the nominations form to fill in your committee nominees for this year and
email the form to Joni Terry at VML, jterry@vml.org by May 14. Changes due to
spring elections can be made until July 5.
An explanation of the areas covered by the policy committees and an explanation of
the policy process is attached.
Please email Janet Areson (jareson@vml.org) if you have any questions.
cc: Legislative Liaisons
VML’s Legislative and Policy Committee Process
Each year the Virginia Municipal League develops two types of documents -- a legislative program
and a compilation of policy statements -- through a process that involves the Legislative Committee
and six separate policy committees. The Legislative Committee is responsible for developing the
legislative program, but it may also rely on input from the policy committees to do so. The policy
committees develop broad policy statements, in addition to submitting specific legislative
recommendations for consideration by the Legislative Committee.
Legislative Committee
What is the role of the Legislative Committee?
The Legislative Committee is responsible for considering and developing positions on existing or
proposed state and federal legislation or regulations, and urging the enactment or amendment of, or
opposition to, such legislation or regulations.
How is the Legislative Committee appointed?
VML’s Constitution spells out the composition of the Legislative Committee. The committee
consists of 24 individuals holding local elective or appointed positions, all appointed by VML’s
Executive Committee. Of the 24 members, 12 must be representatives of cities and urban counties
with populations in excess of 35,000, six must be representatives of cities and urban counties with
populations of 35,000 or less, and six must represent towns.
What is included in VML’s Legislative Program?
The legislative program adopted by the Legislative Committee reflects specific legislative objectives
that VML hopes to achieve during the upcoming legislative session. It is subject to the approval of
VML’s membership at the annual conference.
What is the relationship between the legislative committee and VML’s policy committees?
The Legislative Committee meets prior to the policy committees to identify issues that it would like
the committees to consider for potential inclusion in the league’s legislative program. It meets again
after the policy committees have met to consider their recommendations.
Policy Committees
What is the role of the policy committees?
Policy committees receive briefings on select statewide issues, consider possible changes to the
policy statement, and develop legislative recommendations for the Legislative Committee to
consider.
How are policy committees appointed?
Policy committee membership consists of elected and appointed officials of full-member local
governments. Nomination information is sent in the spring to each locality, and each local
government determines which of its officials will be nominated for each of the six policy
committees. Each local government may nominate up to two people per policy committee, at least
one of whom must be an elected official.
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What are the benefits of serving on a policy committee?
VML policy committees offer members an opportunity to learn about current and emerging
statewide issues that affect local governments, to develop through policy statements the broad
philosophical framework that guides the league, and to network with local officials with similar
policy interests.
How many policy committees are there?
There are six policy committees: community and economic development, environmental quality,
finance, general laws, human development and education, and transportation.
What issues does each policy committee cover?
• Community & Economic Development: Authority, administration, and funding of local
governments to manage a full range of community and economic development issues, including
business development and retention, international competitiveness, infrastructure development
and investment, planning, land use and zoning, blight, enterprise zones, housing, workforce
development and historic preservation.
• Environmental Quality: Natural resources and the authority of local governments to manage
the environment, including water resources and quality, solid and hazardous waste management,
air quality and the Chesapeake Bay.
• Finance: Powers, organization and administration of local government financing, including
taxing authority, debt financing, state aid to local governments and federal policies affecting local
finance issues.
• General Laws: Powers, duties, responsibilities, organization and administration of local
governments, including state-local and inter-local relations, conflicts-of-interest, freedom-of-
information, information management and personnel, telecommunications, utilities and law
enforcement, jails and courts issues.
• Human Development and Education: Management and funding of social services, prek-12
education, health, behavioral health, juvenile justice, recreation, rehabilitation and aging.
• Transportation: Development, maintenance, and funding of a comprehensive land, sea and air
transportation system for the Commonwealth, and federal, state and local roles in the provision
and regulation of transportation.
What is a policy statement?
Each policy committee develops a policy statement that covers issues in its respective area. The
policy statement expresses the agreement of VML’s membership on matters of interest to local
governments. The statement generally addresses broad, long-term, philosophical positions. The
VML membership approves the policy statements at its annual meeting.
How do policy statements differ from VML’s legislative program?
Policy statements are general in nature. They reflect local governments’ positions on a range of
issues. The Legislative Program is more specific and immediate. It is limited to legislative positions
that VML expects to lobby on during the upcoming legislative session.
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City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Item No: 8.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval of the Consent Agenda
Summary:
The attachment amends the FY21 budget with the following appropriations:
FY21
General Fund: $ 31,626
Attachments:
Consent Agenda 4-13-21
Recommendations: Approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 04/13/21
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
BUDGET ADDITIONS
FY2021
General Fund:
01101918 443408 State Grants - DHCD-Housing Needs Grant 10,000
01913250 503165 General Expense - Consult/Housing Needs Grant 10,000
VHDA Grant reimbursement
01100909 490104 Advance/Recovered Costs 19,433
01812242 506067 Misc. Expense - RADAR Transit Program 19,433
Gasoline reimbursement - July through February
1100909 490801 Recovered Costs - Senior Services 2,193
1714212 501300 Senior Services - Part-time Wages 1,522
1714212 502100 Senior Services - Social Security 94
1714212 502110 Senior Services - Medicare 22
1714212 506049 Senior Services - Vehicle Fuels 555
Transportation Grant - July through December
Total General Fund: 31,626 31,626
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