City Council
Regular MeetingMartinsville, VA · December 13, 2022
Minutes
December 13, 2022 Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia was held on December
13, 2022 in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, beginning at 7:00 PM with Mayor Kathy
Lawson presiding. Other Council Members present included Danny Turner, Chad Martin, and
Jennifer Bowles. Council Member Tammy Pearson was not in attendance. Staff present included
City Manager Leon Towarnicki, Assistant City Manager and City Attorney Eric Monday, Clerk of
Council Karen Roberts, Community Development Director Mark McCaskill, Fire Chief Ted
Anderson, Clerk of Court Ashby Pritchett and Clerk of Court staff, Finance Director Many
McGhee, Public Information Officer Kendall Davis, and Police Chief Eddie Cassady.
Mayor Lawson called the meeting to order. Council Member Martin lead the pledge to the
flag and offered the invocation. Mayor Lawson welcomed everyone to the meeting, stating that
printed agendas could be found in the back of the room and on the City website for those
watching from home.
Approve minutes from November 14, 2022 Southside Neighborhood Meeting and the
November 15, 2022 Council 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 recognizing Vice-Mayor Jennifer Bowles and Council Member Danny Turner for
their service to the citizens of Martinsville – Public Information Officer Kendall Davis shared a
presentation of pictures from Vice Mayor Bowles’ and Council Member Turner’s years on City
Council. Mayor Lawson read the proclamation for Council Member Turner and Vice Mayor
Bowles. Lawson presented them both with a key to the City. Council Member Martin stated that
he’s had some interesting interactions and shared memorable facts about Turner including
Turner’s support of local veterans and Turner’s compassion for Martinsville and the residents.
Martin said that it’s been an interesting experience to see how much Vice Mayor Bowles has
grown in the time she’s served on Council, quoted “big things come in small packages”. Bowles
may be the smallest person in the room but she has the biggest heart. Martin stated that he
feels confident that Bowles has a bright future in politics and she will do amazing things. Mayor
Lawson, said it’s been an honor and pleasure to serve on Council with both Turner and Bowles.
Turner has single handedly brought more attention to the local veterans than anyone and he
did this all from his heart. Bowles has brought a younger perspective to Council and she has
served on various boards with honor and integrity. Lawson said Turner and Bowles will be sorely
missed as members of Council. Former Mayor Teague approached the podium and stated that
he appreciates the job that all Council Members do. Teague thanked Turner, addressing him
as former Mayor. Teague has served with 20 of the 68 Council Members who have served
Martinsville over the years; Turner promotes the City better than most anyone else has and by
far one of the better members of Council to make Martinsville better, focusing especially on the
local veterans. One of Bowles legacies is the way she approached her job with an energy and
passion to learn. Teague also addressed Police Chief Eddie Cassady, Fire Chief Ted Anderson
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and Clerk of Court Ashby Pritchett for their years of service to the City. Ralph Lawson
approached the podium and thanked both Bowles and Turner for helping put out the flags
throughout the City and their support of the Exchange Club. Lawson recognized Fire Chief
Anderson for the smoke alarm program and Police Chief Cassady for the crime stoppers program
and thanked both for their service. Council Member Turner said he traveled with Bowles often
and he has seen in Bowles the grace of her mother and the fire of her father. Vice Mayor Bowles
said she doesn’t think there was ever a Mayor and Vice Mayor duo that traveled so often together
to do things for the City. Bowles recognized Turner again for the amazing job he’s done for
Martinsville and especially for the veterans.
Consider recognizing retiring Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk Ashby Pritchett, Martinsville
Fire Chief Ted Anderson, and Martinsville Police Chief Eddie Cassady for their service to the
citizens of Martinsville – Council Member Martin read the proclamation for Ashby Pritchett and
presented him with a Key to the City. Mayor Lawson read the proclamation for Eddie Cassady
and presented him with a Key to the City. Vice Mayor Bowles read the proclamation for Ted
Anderson and presented him with a Key to the City. Pritchett said it’s been a “devil of 37 years
and a blessing” to serve the City. Pritchett says he’s been through numerous Councils, City
Managers and City Attorneys and they’ve all worked well together. God Bless all and he hopes
that the City continues to prosper. Cassady said Vice Mayor Bowles’ grandfather Pete Petty was
his training officer and one of the most influential people in his career. He said it’s about the
employees, the staff and the citizens working together. Anderson said it’s been an honor and a
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blessing to be a servant to the residents of Martinsville. He’s had great guidance from former
and current Council members. The friends he’s made and the influencers who have guided him
have led him to where he is today. Thank you to the community and the citizens for allowing
him to serve. Anderson introduced the new Fire Chief chosen from several great candidates,
welcome and congratulations Dan Howell. Howell thanked Martinsville for allowing him to begin
his service with the fire department in 1996 and offered his continued commitment to serve the
citizen of Martinsville.
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Hear a report from Robinson Farmer Cox Associates on the City’s FY22 audit – Michael
Lupton, representative for Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates shared details about the City’s
FY22 audit. They audited the financial records for the City of Martinsville for fiscal year 2022
in accordance with general auditing standards. It is their opinion that the financial statements
are correct in accordance with the accounting principles which is the highest level of assurance
they can offer in their profession. In accordance with government auditing standards, they
issued a report on internal controls and he is pleased to report that they did not encounter any
significant deficiencies. They performed an audit of City and School Board expenditures,
including an audit of the ARPA funds and ESSR funds and found no non-compliant items.
Lupton explained that overall, the audit looked good from a financial accounting perspective.
Council Member Martin asked for public benefit, does the audit prove that Martinsville is fiscally
stressed. Lupton explained that the APA uses the audited financial statements to determine the
fiscal distressed calculations for local governments in the state. Martin said he is glad there is
a third party that can verify that information.
Read and present a proclamation acknowledging the 50th anniversary of ANCHOR
Commission – Vice Mayor Bowles read the proclamation which was presented to Ricky Walker,
Executive Director of ANCHOR Commission. Walker thanked Council for their support over the
past 50-years. Walker introduced Mike Kirby and Robin Campbell who are long term employees
of ANCHOR and shared their responsibilities.
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Hear an update on the Community Health Worker project – Kris Schrader explained the
Community Health Worker position and introduced Diana Foley, Community Health Worker
under Fire and EMS. Foley provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Health Worker project.
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Consider adoption of a Resolution supporting the Virginia 250 Celebration – City Attorney
Monday explained the need for the resolution which is required by any locality that may be
applying to the commission for grants to assist in the observance of the 250th. Martinsville and
Virginia have a lot to celebrate. If the resolution is not adopted in a locality, that locality’s grant
request will not be considered. The General Assembly has appropriated $15million for the
celebration in Virginia which is as much as the National Commission has appropriated and
Monday expects that total to increase even more. Vice Mayor Bowles made the motion to adopt
the resolution. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Turner said one of the big events
is the Crossing of the Dan 60 miles away. Martinsville would be a prime location for people
traveling through the area reliving the revolution. Monday said the victory and independence
was won in the South. All Council Members voted in favor.
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Consider information related to the City proposed 2023 Legislative Agenda – City Attorney
Monday said that it was decided during the meetings with the Mayor and Vice Mayor that this
information should include the new Council Members. Mayor Lawson requested that proper
funding of the Public Defender’s office should be included.
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Consider information related to the 2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) list – Community Development Manager Mark McCaskill said the final list is not needed
until the end of January and the official email has not been sent out to the localities yet. Mayor
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Lawson stated that there is some tweaking to be done including the West End Pine Hall project
which is still listed and in the works. Vice Mayor Bowles is excited that a couple of attendees
at a previous neighborhood meeting are being approved for the Pine Hall project also.
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Consider approval of the consent agenda – Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Council Member Martin seconded the motion with all Council
Members voting in favor.
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Business from the Floor – Keith Owens, 1708 Meadowview Lane thanked Council Member
Turner and Vice Mayor Bowles for their service and stated that there is no doubt the people are
the most important thing in the City. Owens asked Bowles to never give up and he hopes to see
her back on City Council in the future. The Martinsville-Henry County Warming Center is
looking for overnight and intake volunteers and meal donations; they are currently serving an
average of 37 people. There is a need in the City to help the underserved and homeless in the
area. It’s the right thing to do to help take care of the people of Martinsville. If there was a
fulltime shelter, they could help residents find jobs and permanent housing. Blankets, pillows,
hygiene products, towels, etc. can be donated at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church or reach out
to Owens or Aerial Johnson and they’ll pick those items up. Again, volunteers are desperately
needed. Owens shared his contact number for anyone who does not have Facebook. Meals are
accepted and appreciated. Leroy Hairston, 109 Terry Street shared that although Turner and
Bowles terms are ending, their service to the community should not. The City has a lot of work
to do and citizens need to band together to push the City forward. Hairston thanked Council
Members for putting up with him and he hopes that they could forgive him for striking nerves,
but he will stand his ground wherever he goes.
Mayor Lawson wanted to clarify that Closed session for boards and commissions will be held
after the regular meeting.
Comments by City Council – Council Member Martin wished everyone a happy holiday and
thanked Bowles and Turner for their service. Martin thanked Chief Cassady, Chief Anderson
and Clerk of Court Pritchett for their service also. Council Member Turner thanked everyone
for allowing him to serve on Council 12-1/2 years and said that the experience has been
humbling. He plans to continue working for the community and is currently working with an
international company that may be moving to the area soon. Turner mentioned Lou Whitaker
and he asked the City Manager if there was some way to honor him once the Mustangs ball park
is completed. Turner reminded residents of Richard’s Dinner, meals can be delivered as far as
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Patrick and Franklin Counties. Turner presented gifts to Council and staff. Vice Mayor Bowles
share that Head of State will be hosting their Third Annual Faith in Future Toy Drive and Ride
on December 17 from 1:00-5:00pm with a free toy giveaway; children must be present to receive
the gift. There will also be food trucks on site for this event at 714 Memorial Boulevard. Bowles
encouraged citizens to follow the Utilities page for updates on power outages. Tomorrow, FAHI
is asking the community to join them for their Christmas open house from 3:00-5:00pm at 211
Fayette street. Bowles thanked the citizens and her family for giving her the opportunity to
serve on City Council and recognized her sister who stepped up after Bowles’ mother passed
away. Bowles wants everyone to know that the person she is today, is because of her sister.
Bowles thanked the residents for voting during the last election. Bowles gained a lot of
fulfillment serving the citizens while on Council.
Bowles made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum for Next
P.L.A.N. Athletics for Mustangs Management for three additional years with a two-year extension
at their request. The Martinsville Mustangs have done an amazing job with baseball in our
community, they sold out their advertisement for the first time in quite some time. They sold
out Hooker Field for the first time in decades, numbers don’t lie. Bowles wants to see the
dedication of Lou Whitaker and encourages our youth to follow in his footsteps. Quality of life
matters in Martinsville. Martin seconded the motion. Turner questioned the motion and the
contract. Bowles, Lawson and Martin voted in favor of the motion, Turner voted against for a
3-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to terminate City Attorney Monday’s contract effective
January 2, 2023. Bowles explained that this does not suggest any malfeasance on Monday’s
part. Monday has always been hard working, ethical, and understanding during her eight years
on Council. Bowles reflected back on their most recent collaboration on the Martinsville Seven
project, sharing that they had very honest and direct conversations about how they wanted to
see our community progress and move forward. She is thankful that Monday worked with her
and that together they were able to get that project complete. Since the new Council has
indicated they would like to go in a new direction, this decision will clear the deck for a clean
slate and allow Monday to start looking for new career opportunities. Council Member Martin
seconded the motion. Mayor Lawson added that while at the VML in October, she had a question
for the VML attorney. The attorney asked which City she represented and when she told him
Martinsville, he responded “Oh you have Eric Monday, you have the best. Monday has served
the City with honesty and integrity and has been outstanding to work with. Monday gave up
his private practice to serve Martinsville City. He is in the top 1% of attorney’s in the
Commonwealth having been chosen as a Virginia Law Foundation Fellow which is a big honor.
Lawson agrees with Bowles, they need to wipe the slate clean because everyone has heard the
rumors. Monday will be a very valuable employee for someone and it will be with remorse when
she casts her vote. Council Member Turner asked how long the City can go without an attorney.
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Monday explained that the new Council can appoint a replacement at the Organizational
meeting January 3 and referenced the City charter which states that Council can appoint any
City officer they want at that time. Turner asked if this motion would trigger the $100,000 buy-
out. Monday stated that he does not intend to take the severance. Martin said when he first
began serving on Council, he voiced some of his frustrations about how some things were
handled on Council. Monday pulled Martin aside and told him that some people do not like the
truth and when you are a person who “shoots straight from the hip” then they do not know how
to handle that. Martin appreciates Monday’s honesty and being straight forward. You don’t
have to guess what’s on Monday’s mind because he tells you which is refreshing to work with
someone like that. Martin appreciates Monday’s wise council and he considers Monday a friend.
Martin stated that he hates politics because of things like this. We often think when we love
someone that we have to hold that person close and not let them go; real love is opening that
door and allowing people to move forward when they need to. All present Council Members
voted in favor to terminate Monday’s contract. Mayor Lawson thanked Monday for his service.
Vice Mayor Bowles said a citizen reached out to her and asked her to remind Council Members
to improve the area for the people. Council Member Martin stated when Council Members
attended a FOIA meeting where an attorney lead the class; after the class Monday introduced
Martin to another attorney who told Martin that she hopes the Council realizes who they have
with Eric Monday. To find out that other City Attorneys in other areas call on Monday with
questions, shows respect and speaks volumes on the person Monday is. Mayor Lawson shared
that the Winterfest and Uptown tree lighting were both successful and she wanted to thank the
Public Works department for their help pulling off the festival. There will be a Strategic Planning
session scheduled early 2023; David Dickerson has been contacted to be the facilitator again
for that. Lawson thanked the current council for allowing her to serve as Mayor and wished
everyone a blessed holiday.
Comments by City Manager – City Manager Towarnicki said there was discussion at the
meeting prior to the Council election and there was concern about the policy related to conflict
of interest and a City employee serving on Council. That policy was reviewed at Council’s request
by Victor Cardwell of Law Firm Woods, Rogers, Vandeventer, Black. Cardwell specializes in
Human Resource employment law. His response was lengthy but in summary, it was his belief
that the City’s new policy is proper under Virginia law and one of the concluding remarks was
“the desire to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and impropriety is sufficient to justify
the action” which in the City’s case, was to implement the new policy. There were several pages
in between those comments referencing case law and Attorney General opinions, etc. that
essentially supports the policy that was implemented by Martinsville City. There was nothing
to indicate that the City’s implementation of the policy was improper or inappropriate.
Towarnicki said they have signed a contract for the installation of charging stations in the
parking lot Uptown across from the post office and he expects construction to begin on those in
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the spring. The next council meeting will be the organizational meeting on January 3, 2023
when the new council members will be sworn in, the Mayor and Vice Mayor will be selected and
any other issues can be discussed. Towarnicki shared that Clerk of Court Pritchett, Fire Chief
Anderson and Police Chief Eddie Cassady have a combined 99 years of service and are all
outstanding individuals. Towarnicki said it’s been most enjoyable to work with Council Member
Turner and Vice Mayor Bowles and shared a story about the Japanese Embassy. Towarnicki
agrees with Council’s comments about City Attorney Monday; when he asks Monday a question
he gets an answer; like it or not but he knows it is truth and, in his position, that’s critical.
Monday is a great person to work with and a great friend. Bowles said she remembered coming
onto Council and asking Leon a million questions and she thanked him for always being
responsive and patient and for respecting her from the start. Bowles thinks highly of Towarnicki
and other communities think the world of him also.
City Attorney Monday stated that he and Council Member Turner have not always seen eye
to eye, but he has an enormous respect for Turner’s obvious love for the City and his dedicated
service as a former Mayor including attending most every ribbon cutting, open house, etc. to
help promote Martinsville. Turner’s desire to see Martinsville do better is obvious. Monday
spoke to Vice Mayor Bowles, stating that it’s been a genuine pleasure to work with her and her
love for the City comes through consistently. Monday is especially proud of what Bowles has
done for the black community including her commitment to have every historic black cemetery
in Martinsville recognized, making Martinsville the first community in the state to achieve that.
Monday was honored to assist Bowles in a 70-year plus injustice with the Martinsville Seven
project. It’s been a pleasure to work with Mayor Lawson, Council Member Martin and other
Council Members and staff over the past 20 years. Monday stated that over his 20 years with
the City and having worked with 5 City Managers, City Manager Towarnicki is by far the best
and most drama-free. Towarnicki is a good friend with unquestionable integrity, honestly and
unflagging devotion to the betterment of the City. January 1, 2023 will be Monday’s 20th year
as City Attorney and it’s been a genuine honor and pleasure serving the City of Martinsville and
the residents. Mayor Lawson shared that she and Vice Mayor Bowles planted a cherry tree
yesterday for the Tree City designation and Bee City designation. The area was also planted in
clover for the bees.
Mayor Lawson advised Council would go into Closed Session at 8:45PM. In accordance with
section 2.1-344 (A) Code of Virginia (1950, and as amended) and upon a motion by Martin and
seconded by Bowles with the following 4-0 recorded vote: Mayor Lawson, aye; Council Member
Martin, aye; Council Member Turner, aye; and Vice Mayor Bowles, aye. Council convened to
Closed Session to discuss the following matters: (A) Appointments to boards and commissions,
as authorized by Subsection 1.
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
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Closed Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the motion convening the
Closed Session were heard, discussed, or considered during the meeting. A motion was made
by Vice Mayor Bowles; seconded by Council Member Turner, with the following 4-0 recorded
vote in favor to return to Open Session: Council Member Turner, aye; Vice Mayor Bowles, aye;
Mayor Lawson, aye; and Council Member Martin, aye.
Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to reappoint Imogene Draper to the Arts and Cultural
Committee for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2025; Council Member Turner seconded the
motion with all present Council Members voting in favor.
Council Member Turner made a motion to reappoint Bernadette Moore to the Arts and
Cultural Committee for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2025; Council Member Martin
seconded the motion with all present Council Members voting in favor.
Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to appoint Pamela Allen to the Patrick and Henry
Community College Board for a 4-year unexpired term ending June 30, 2024; Council Member
Turner seconded the motion with all present Council Members voting in favor.
Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to reappoint Veraine Randolph to the Anchor Group Home
Commission for a 4-year term ending December 31, 2026; Council Member Martin seconded the
motion with all present Council Members voting in favor.
Council Member Martin made a motion to appoint Jennifer Bowles to the West Piedmont
Planning District Board of Commissioners as the City’s citizen appointee, effective January 3,
2023 for a 3-year unexpired term ending June 30, 2025; Council Member Turner seconded the
motion with 3-0 vote: Martin, Turner and Lawson voting in favor. Jennifer Bowles abstained.
Vice Mayor Bowles made a motion to appoint Yluelhaldi Rose to the Blue Ridge Regional
Library Governing board for a 4-year unexpired term ending June 30, 2025; Council Member
Turner seconded the motion with all present Council Members voting in favor.
With no further business, Council Member Turner made a motion to adjourn; seconded by
Vice Mayor Bowles. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm.
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Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council Kathy Lawson, Mayor
Agenda
AGENDA--CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Council Chambers – Municipal Building
6:00pm Closed Session 7:00pm Regular Session
Tuesday December 13, 2022
6:00 – 7:00pm – Reception
Reception for Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles and Council Member Danny Turner
7:00 pm - Regular Session
Pledge to the American Flag and Invocation by Council Member Tammy Pearson
1. Approve minutes from November 14, 2022 Southside Neighborhood Meeting and the November 15,
2022 Council meeting. (5 mins)
2. Consider recognizing Vice-Mayor Jennifer Bowles and Council Member Danny Turner for their service
to the citizens of Martinsville. (10 mins)
3. Consider recognizing retiring Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk Ashby Pritchett, Martinsville Fire Chief
Ted Anderson, and Martinsville Police Chief Eddie Cassady for their service to the citizens of
Martinsville. (10 mins)
4. Hear a report from Robinson Farmer Cox Associates on the City’s FY22 audit. (10 mins)
5. Read and present a proclamation acknowledging the 50th anniversary of ANCHOR Commission. (5 mins)
6. Hear an update on the Community Health Worker project. (15 mins)
7. Consider adoption of a Resolution supporting the Virginia 250 Celebration. (10 mins)
8. Consider information related to the City proposed 2023 Legislative Agenda. (15 mins)
9. Consider information related to the 2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list.
(15 mins)
10. Consider approval of the consent agenda. (5 mins)
11. Business from the Floor - The public comment portion of the Council meeting provides citizens the opportunity to discuss matters
relevant to the operation of the City, which are not listed on the printed agenda. Citizens who wish to participate in a meeting’s public comment period
may do so by emailing their comments to Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council, at kroberts@ci.martinsville.va.us, calling in their 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 12:00noon Monday December 12. Citizens may also request to speak at the Council meeting in the same manner.
Comments, or a request to speak, must be received by noon the day before a Council meeting for consideration by Council at the meeting. Any person
submitting comments or requesting to speak must identify themselves by name and address, including zip code, limit their remarks to 3 minutes or
less (as read aloud), address a topic of City business, and refrain from making any personal references or accusations of a factually false and/or
malicious nature. Priority for comments is given to City residents, taxpayers, and business owners. Speakers may not yield time. Groups of speakers
on the same topic must designate a single representative. Comments violating these rules may not be presented at the Council meeting. Any speaker
violating these rules may be removed from the podium or from the Council chamber. This policy does not apply to public hearings, at which any
citizen of Martinsville may appear and speak on the subject of the public hearing.
12. Comments by members of City Council. (5 mins)
13. Comments by City Manager and City Attorney. (5 mins)
Closed Session
Items to be considered in Closed Session, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, Title 2.2, Chapter 37—
Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3711(A)—Closed Meetings, the following:
A. Appointments to boards and commissions, as authorized by Subsection 1.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 1.
Department: Clerk of Council
Issue: Consider approval of minutes
Summary: None
Attachments: November 14, 2022 Southside Neighborhood Meeting
November 15, 2022 Council Meeting
Recommendations: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 2.
Department: City Council
Issue: Consider recognizing Vice-Mayor Jennifer Bowles and Council
Member Danny Turner for their service to the citizens of Martinsville.
Summary: With December 13th being the last regularly scheduled Council
meeting of 2022, this will be the last meeting for Vice-Mayor Jennifer Bowles
and Council Member Danny Turner as current members of Martinsville City
Council.
Attachments: Proclamations
Recommendations: The Mayor will read and present the proclamations.
PROCLAMATION
HONORING VICE-MAYOR JENNIFER BOWLES
WHEREAS, Jennifer Bowles has served as a member of the
Martinsville City Council for eight years, from January, 2015
through December, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Bowles also served the City as Vice-Mayor for
two 2-year terms in 2015-2016 and again in 2021-2022; and
WHEREAS, during her terms on Council, Jennifer Bowles
displayed outstanding dedication to the City of Martinsville and its
citizens while performing her duties as a public servant; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that we thank Jennifer Bowles
for her contributions and leadership during her tenure on Council
that has helped make Martinsville an even better place to live,
work, and raise a family;
NOW THEREFORE, on this 13th day of December, 2022,
Martinsville City Council hereby proclaims their thanks and
appreciation to Jennifer Bowles for her dedication and 8 years of
service to the citizens of Martinsville as a member of Martinsville’s
City Council from 2015 through 2022.
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Kathy Lawson
Mayor
PROCLAMATION
HONORING COUNCIL MEMBER DANNY TURNER
WHEREAS, Danny Turner has served as a member of Martinsville
City Council for twelve and a half years, from July, 2008 through
December, 2016, and from January, 2019 through December,
2022; and
WHEREAS, Danny Turner has also served the City as Mayor from
January, 2015 through December, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Danny Turner has displayed outstanding dedication
to the City of Martinsville and its citizens while performing his
duties as a public servant; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that we thank Danny Turner
for his contributions and leadership during his tenure on Council,
which has helped make Martinsville an even better place to live,
work, and raise a family;
NOW THEREFORE, on this 13th day of December, 2022, the
Martinsville City Council hereby proclaims their thanks and
appreciation to Danny Turner for his dedication and service to the
citizens of Martinsville as a member of Martinsville’s City Council.
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Kathy Lawson
Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 3.
Department: City Council
Issue: Consider recognizing retiring Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk
Ashby Pritchett, Martinsville Fire Chief Ted Anderson, and Martinsville Police Chief
Eddie Cassady for their service to the citizens of Martinsville.
Summary: At the end of December, 2022, Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk
Ashby Pritchett will be retiring with 37 years of service to the City; Martinsville
Fire Chief Ted Anderson will be retiring with 25 years of service to the City; and
Martinsville Police Chief Eddie Cassady will be retiring with 37 years of service
to the City.
Attachments: Proclamations
Recommendations: The Mayor will read and present the proclamations.
PROCLAMATION
HONORING RETIRING CLERK OF THE MARTINSVILLE
CIRCUIT COURT ASHBY PRITCHETT
WHEREAS, Ashby Pritchett first began his service to the City
filling an unexpired term of former Circuit Court Clerk Jesse Clift
in December, 1985; and
WHEREAS, Ashby Pritchett has since been subsequently re-
elected to successive terms and has chosen to retire at the end of
December, 2022, culminating a 37 year career of service to the
City and the citizens of Martinsville; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service to the City, Ashby
Pritchett has exemplified professionalism, courtesy to others, and
genuine dedication to providing the best service possible to the
citizens of Martinsville through his work in the Martinsville
Circuit Court Clerk’s Office;
NOW, THEREFORE, on this 13th day of December 2022, the
Martinsville City Council hereby recognizes and commends Ashby
Pritchett for his outstanding service to the City of Martinsville,
and extends to him and his family our best wishes for a long and
happy retirement.
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Kathy Lawson, Mayor
PROCLAMATION
HONORING RETIRING FIRE CHIEF
TED ANDERSON
WHEREAS, Ted Anderson was employed by the City of
Martinsville in August, 1997 and progressed through the years to
his current position of Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, during his service to the City, Ted Anderson has
exemplified professionalism, courtesy to others, and genuine
dedication to providing the best service possible to the citizens of
Martinsville through his work in the Martinsville Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Ted Anderson has chosen to retire at the end of
December, 2022, culminating a 25 year career of service to City;
NOW, THEREFORE, on this 13th day of December 2022, the
Martinsville City Council hereby recognizes and commends Ted
Anderson for his outstanding service to the City of Martinsville,
and extends to him and his family our best wishes for a long and
happy retirement.
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Kathy Lawson, Mayor
PROCLAMATION
HONORING RETIRING POLICE CHIEF
EDDIE CASSADY
WHEREAS, Eddie Cassady was employed by the City of
Martinsville in November, 1985 and progressed through the years
to his current position of Police Chief; and
WHEREAS, during his service to the City, Eddie Cassady has
exemplified professionalism, courtesy to others, and genuine
dedication to providing the best service possible to the citizens of
Martinsville through his work in the Martinsville Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Cassady has chosen to retire at the end of
December, 2022, culminating a 37 year career of service to City;
NOW, THEREFORE, on this 13th day of December 2022, the
Martinsville City Council hereby recognizes and commends Eddie
Cassady for his outstanding service to the City of Martinsville,
and extends to him and his family our best wishes for a long and
happy retirement.
____________________________
Kathy Lawson, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 4.
Department: Finance
Issue: Hear a report from Robinson Farmer Cox Associates on the City’s
FY22 audit.
Summary: Representatives from RFC Associates will be here for the
December 13th Council meeting to review the City’s FY22 audit.
Attachments: None
Recommendations: Presented for information purposes. No action by Council
is needed.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 5.
Department: City Council
Issue: Read and present a proclamation acknowledging the 50th
anniversary of ANCHOR Commission
Summary: The proclamation recognizes 2022 as the 50th anniversary of
ANCHOR Commission. Ricky Walker, Executive Director of ANCHOR
Commission will attend Council’s meeting to accept the proclamation and
provide brief remarks.
Attachments: Proclamation
Recommendations: No action by Council needed - the Mayor will read and
present the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING THE 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF
ANCHOR COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the ANCHOR Commission is celebrating its 50th anniversary during
this year, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the board members and staff of this fine organization, during its
50-year existence, have followed the mission of the organization which is to
provide a new chance for youth. While they remain close to home, ANCHOR
provides comprehensive care and individualized treatment to assist youth and
their families in achieving optimal health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, board members and staff are dedicated to providing programs as
an alternative to secure detention. This service model is designed to assure
public safety through programs offered while the participating juveniles are
introduced to activities that increase their awareness of the effects of
delinquent behavior on others and consequences for their actions as well as
developing the desire to contribute positively to their community; and
WHEREAS, ANCHOR Commission is a collaborative partner that supports
youth and families; and works to provide supervision and services to keep
youth out of detention and with their families, while remaining in our
community;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Kathy Lawson, Mayor of the City of Martinsville,
Virginia, do hereby proclaim and declare 2022 as ANCHOR Commission’s
50th Anniversary Year and urge our citizens to join with me in recognizing the
value and importance ANCHOR Commission’s services bring to our community.
______________________________
Kathy Lawson, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 6.
Department: Fire & EMS
Issue: Hear an update on the Community Health Worker project.
Summary: Diana Foley, Community Health Worker under Martinsville Fire &
EMS will provide a brief presentation on the Health Worker project and answer
questions.
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation
Recommendations: No action needed - presented for information purposes
only.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 7.
Department: City Attorney
Issue: Consider adoption of a Resolution supporting the Virginia 250
Celebration.
Summary: The Virginia Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the
American Revolution requires a locality to adopt a resolution supporting the
celebration, in order to be eligible for grants to assist in local events and projects.
Attachments: Resolution
Recommendations: Adopt resolution by voice vote.
RESOLUTION
RELATING TO THE SUPPORT OF THE VIRGINIA AMERICA 250 COMMISSION
RECITALS:
A. The City Council of Martinsville is dedicated to the furtherance of economic development
and tourism in Martinsville and Henry County.
B. The Virginia America 250 Commission (VA250) was created in 2020 by the General
Assembly for the purpose of preparing for and commemorating the 250th anniversary of
Virginia’s participation in American independence.
C. VA250 has requested that each locality form a committee to aid in planning for the
commemoration period.
WHEREAS, the City of Martinsville will form a local VA250 committee; and
WHEREAS, the committee will plan and coordinate programs occurring within the
locality and communicate regularly with VA250; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to undertake this endeavor with VA250 to promote
and commemorate this important historic milestone;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Martinsville:
1. The City Council hereby desires to support the Virginia America 250 Commission and
their efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Virginia’s participation in American
independence.
2. Jarred Marlowe, President of the Colonel George Waller Chapter of the Sons of the
American Resolution, will form a committee to aid in the planning for the commemoration
period.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ________________, 2022.
*********
Attest:
__________________________________
Karen Roberts, Clerk of Council
City Council
Agenda Summary
Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 8.
Department: City Attorney
Issue: Consider information related to the City’s proposed 2023
Legislative Agenda.
Summary: The City annually determines its legislative priorities. Attached
is the 2022 Legislative Agenda for your consideration for deletions, additions,
and prioritizations for 2023.
This matter will be placed on Council’s agenda again at the January 10 meeting for
final action and then forwarded to City’s General Assembly delegation.
Attachments: 2022 Legislative Agenda.
Recommendations: Discussion, possible amendment. Adoption would be by
voice vote at Council’s next meeting.
The City of Martinsville appreciates the efforts its legislators undertake at both the state and
federal level on behalf of its citizens. Listed below are the City’s priorities requested of its
legislative delegation in 2022.
Virginia General Assembly
Transportation
1. In the short term, upgrade those portions of Route 220 overlaying I-73 to interstate standards.
Any construction or upgrades to the I-73 corridor should begin on those sections passing through
Henry County.
2. Continue to place priority on Route 58 improvements, particularly the section between Stuart and
Hillsville, Virginia.
3. Increase VDOT funding for road construction and repaving.
Education
1. City Council endorses the concept asserted by Sen. Bill Stanley that the Virginia Constitution
and United States Supreme Court precedent requires statewide parity in state funding for school
construction, maintenance and operations.
2. City Council endorses the agenda proposed by the Martinsville City School System and also
endorses the educational priorities adopted by Henry County, on behalf of its school system.
3. Oppose the imposition of unaided education mandates and in the event of revenue cuts by the
Commonwealth opposes targeted cuts by the Commonwealth, instead preferring local decision
making authority on where to make any such cuts.
4. Recognizing its potential to promote economic development within our community and region,
continue support for the development and funding of the New College Institute in its current
location in Uptown Martinsville; urge that any funding reductions to New College Institute, if
considered, be minimized to the greatest extent possible; and support all partnership initiatives
by The New College Institute with other institutions of higher learning.
5. Request the Commonwealth to fully fund the expenditures imposed upon local school systems
by implementing the Standards of Quality.
6. Encourage the Commonwealth to continue or increase the current levels of financial support
provided to Patrick & Henry Community College.
7. Request the Commonwealth to provide incentives for consolidation of school systems.
8. Continue to support funding for school resource officers and ensure that decisions regarding
usage of resource officers in schools remain as a local choice/option.
Economic Development
1. Maintain current levels of funding for economic development incentives, including but not limited
to the Governor’s Opportunity Fund.
2. Enhance the authority granted to localities to address and eliminate blighted properties, and the
formation of interstate compacts to allow expedited recourse against out-of-state property
owners.
3. Increase funding levels for the Virginia Museum of Natural History.
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4. Request enhanced state and federal financial assistance for localities which exceed the average
state unemployment rate by 150% for a period of five consecutive years.
5. Support continued tourism awareness initiatives in the Martinsville-Henry County region.
6. Expand local authority to designate Enterprise Zones and establish incentives.
7. Oppose efforts by Henry County PSA to reopen the Lower Smith River Wastewater Treatment
Plant, absent a regional study concluding that such is in the best interests of Martinsville-Henry
County taxpayers, customer base, economic needs and state environmental policy.
8. Expand grants and resources available to fiscally stressed localities, and to business development
entities in such localities, to aid in the encouragement or development of small and
entrepreneurial businesses.
9. Support the Virginia Grocery Investment Fund, as a public-private initiative to improve nutrition
and access to quality food, and enhance economic development by encouraging the development
of grocery stores in neighborhoods where none exist.
Governance
1. Adopt the recommendations of the Virginia Commission on Local Government in its 2018
Annexation Moratorium Study, and urge the General Assembly to enact those recommendations
in the 2022 Session.
2. Amend Code of Virginia 51.1-155.2 to allow Constitutional Offices, abolished by reversion of
any city to town status, to take early VRS retirement, free of penalty.
3. Urge the General Assembly to conform the state tax code to the 2018 changes in the Federal
income tax code.
4. Require full funding for HB 599 funds, in fulfillment of the Commonwealth’s commitment to
cities in return for their acquiescence in the annexation moratorium.
5. Require that the Commonwealth fully fund its obligations to the Virginia Retirement System,
and refrain from borrowing from VRS funds.
6. Request the elimination of “local aid to the Commonwealth” in the state budget; local aid
artificially inflates state revenues by shifting responsibility for cuts in vital services onto localities.
7. Elimination of all unfunded mandates from the Commonwealth to localities.
8. Oppose any elimination or alteration of local revenue streams, and specifically oppose any
amendment to the current manner in which the Business Occupation and Licensing Tax and the
Machinery and Tools Tax are levied, unless a replacement revenue stream, not subject to
biennial appropriation, is guaranteed by the Commonwealth.
9. Preserve intact local authority to regulate zoning, land use, and regulation of the installation of
wireless communication equipment.
10. Request at a minimum, level funding for operational requirements of the Henry-Martinsville
Department of Social Services.
11. Request that the General Assembly leaves intact the fire programs fund and the rescue squad
assistance funds and not use these funds as a way to balance the state budget.
12. Request that the Commonwealth fully fund its obligations to constitutional officers.
13. Oppose any attempt to curtail the doctrine of sovereign immunity for localities.
14. Oppose any attempt to permit collective bargaining for state and local government employees.
15. Oppose any amendment of the existing burden of proof or process in local tax appeals cases.
16. Request authority to refund erroneously paid taxes at an interest rate which differs from that
imposed on delinquencies, and to refund taxes erroneously paid through the fault of the taxpayer
at no interest.
17. Support VML’s endorsement of a JLARC study of assigning a proportional share of lottery sales
revenue to the localities generating such sales.
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18. Require the Commonwealth to fund 100% of the per-diem costs of housing state inmates in local
jails.
19. Support all state efforts to provide aid and support services to fiscally stressed localities, but oppose
any attempts to interfere with localities’ right to solve their own financial problems locally.
20. Support the alteration of award criteria in the “REACH Virginia” and all other VHDA programs
to a per-capita income-based model.
21. Request that any legislation adopted by the General Assembly concerning the decriminalization of
marijuana include local authority to regulate commercial distribution and use.
United States Congress
1. Request the addition of the urban center of micropolitan statistical areas to the eligibility list of
“Entitlement Cities.”
2. Oppose any effort to impose additional taxation or regulation of electrical power generation by
coal or natural gas.
3. Urge the Federal Highway Commission to adopt the CTB’s designated route for I-73, or
alternatively to preserve the current record of decision in the event the CTB’s route is rejected.
4. In the short term, upgrade those portions of Route 220 overlaying I-73 to interstate standards.
5. Request $3.75M in funds for the redevelopment of brownfields located within the City.
6. Request $6.25M in funds for the elimination and redevelopment of blighted areas in the City.
7. Request legislation to provide special federal incentives to businesses locating in regions which
have experienced job losses in excess of 5% of the total workforce and/or declines in median
incomes since the adoption of NAFTA, WTO or GATT. Target such areas for increased federal
funding in education or workforce retraining.
8. Extend high speed broadband service throughout southern Virginia.
9. Request enhanced state and federal financial assistance for localities which exceed the average
state unemployment rate by 150% for a period of five consecutive years.
10. Oppose the elimination or reduction of the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit.
Staff Designations
City Council empowers the following staff members to speak on its behalf and in its best interests to the
Virginia General Assembly and United States Congress, its members and committees:
City Attorney Eric Monday
City Manager Leon Towarnicki
Other department heads as appointed by the City Manager
In addition, Council designates Two Capitols Consulting as its lobbyist.
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City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 9.
Department: Community Development
Issue: Consider information related to the 2023 Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list.
Summary: Each year, the City has the option of adding, modifying, or deleting
projects on the CEDS list to reflect changing local needs and priorities.
As with years past, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development
Administration (EDA) requires that the WPPDC Regional Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS) annual report be submitted by March 31 to align
with the PDC’s planning grant. In light of this timeframe, jurisdictions should
determine their respective project priority list in order to meet the necessary
deadline for the 2023 document update.
Attachment: Excerpt of 2022 CEDS document listing projects specific to
Martinsville.
Recommendation: This is again being placed on Council’s agenda at this time
simply for discussion purposes. Approval of the 2023 CEDS project list will occur
at the January 10, 2023 Council meeting. Any requested changes will need to be
incorporated into the final approved document.
Revitalization of Uptown Business Incentivize small businesses (exterior and interior makeover/elevator) EDA $900,000 $900,000
District--City of Martinsville Recommendations from Uptown Partnership include:
a leasehold matching grant program up to $5,000, increase façade amount
and change percentage match to 75/25 from current 50/50
Revitalization of Uptown Business Construct/ retrofit condos/apartments in Uptown EDA $1,000,000 $2,000,000
District--City of Martinsville Recommendations from Uptown Partnership Include: DHCD $300,000
The corner of Church and Broad Streets are a good location for some VHDA $500,000
moderately sized mixed use apartment buildings. City $200,000
In addition development of full alleyway activation plan to include other alleys
in Uptown.
Neighborhood Revitalization Project Housing rehab; creation of community space CDBG $1,200,000 $1,800,000
West End/Pine Hall Road Local $600,000
Neighborhood in Martinsville
Community Development Project - Purchase blighted properties on Starling Avenue and HUD/NSP $700,000 $1,000,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central adaptively reuse HTC $300,000
Business District--City of
Martinsville
Southside Community Park Upgrade existing four (4) fields to accommodate youth and DCR $200,000 $3,000,000
Upgrading--City of Martinsville collegiate softball and baseball tournaments. This would include EDA $600,000
new lighting where necessary, upgrade concession stand and ARC $150,000
new sports surfaces. New bathrooms at Southside Community Park. VTC $750,000
Other $1,300,000
Community Development Project - Purchase blighted properties, prepare site for development Brownfield $400,000 $825,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central (Draper - West Church Street) - City of Martinsville EDA $325,000
Business District--City of City $100,000
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Rives Road Site Development- full site development EDA $1,400,000 $1,400,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central including A & E, site grading
Business District--City of
Martinsville
Community Development Projects-- Further develop lots- at Clearview Business Park EDA $750,000 $750,000
City of Martinsville to prepare for companies- Parcels 2 & 4
Community Development Project Recruit manufacturers of Clean Energy Components to EDA $100,000 $100,000
City of Martinsville Martinsville Area and Enterprise Zone
Community Development Project - Upgrade, widen, and landscape Beaver Street from MAP-21 $800,000 $850,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central Fayette Street to Memorial Blvd - City of Martinsville VHDA $50,000
Business District--City of
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Prepare City-owned site at corner of Fayette & Beaver Streets EDA $300,000 $3,500,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central for residential, educational or commercial development - Local $200,000
Business District--City of Martinsville Area and Central Business District CDBG $1,000,000
Martinsville Grants $2,000,000
Community Development Project - Write arts & cultural plan for Arts & Cultural District NEA $100,000 $300,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central Additional elements could include, public art, an Uptown sculpture trail, and City $100,000
Business District--City of additional funding for the creation of new murals and the maintenance ARC $100,000
Martinsville of existing murals. Close collaboration with Piedmont Arts and the FAHI
Museum are key to success.
Community Development Project - Enhance Fayette Area Business District facades/greenscape/ CDBG $1,000,000 $2,045,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central economic revitalization - Fayette Street from Moss Street to Local $1,000,000
Business District--City of Memorial Blvd. Planning stipend for Citizens Design - CIRD CIRD $35,000
Martinsville Match - Ink $10,000
Community Development Project - Purchase blighted properties - prepare site for redevelop- Brownfield $900,000 $1,900,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central ment (202 Cleveland Avenue) - City of Martinsville EDA $500,000
Business District--City of City $500,000
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Work with partners to develop an amphitheater on Depot NEA $50,000 $100,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central Street ARC $50,000
Business District--City of
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Acquire and redevelop properties along commercial corridor ARC $250,000 $3,250,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central for reuse CDBG $2,000,000
Business District--City of EDA $1,000,000
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Develop new (or redevelop existing) location in Uptown IRF $600,000 $1,100,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central Martinsville or adjacent areas to serve as community ARC $200,000
Business District--City of music venue. HTC $300,000
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Commonwealth Corridor Enhancement & Pedestrian VDOT $1,000,000 $1,500,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central linkages to Uptown & Fayette Street CDBG $500,000
Business District--City of
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Purchase of West Church Street and/or Fayette Street property, IRF $500,000 $1,000,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central complete feasibility study, adaptive reuse CDBG $500,000
Business District--City of
Martinsville
Community Development Project - Purchase of Main Street property, complete feasibility study, IRF $500,000 $1,000,000
CDBG - Martinsville Area & Central adaptive reuse CDBG $500,000
Business District--City of
Martinsville
MINet Fiber Optic Expansion-- Citywide expansion of MINet Martinsville fiber optic and EDA $2,000,000 $20,500,000
City of Martinsville wireless system to reach businesses and homes. Add additional Other $11,000,000
resources to customer service and marketing. Local $7,500,000
Community Development Project - Upgrades to the concession, seating, and restroom areas at ARC $200,000 $1,700,000
Hooker Field Upgrades-- City of Hooker Field - covered seating, ADA compliant restrooms DRC $500,000
Martinsville expanded press box/concession/office space OTHER $1,000,000
Virginia Museum of Natural History-- Construct Outdoor Education Pavilion in rear of VMNH, to EDA $50,000 $150,000
City of Martinsville include exhibits interpreting eastern North American DCR $50,000
forest ecology Local $50,000
Wilson Park Upgrading-- Connection of outdoor education pavilion in rear of VMNH with EDA $600,000 $2,000,000
City of Martinsville a bridge, crossing over Oakdale Avenue, along with a 1,000 ARC $800,000
foot canopy loop into the grand old trees in the park. Other $600,000
Community Parks Upgrading-- Upgrade nine (9) existing parks (Baldwin, Beaver Creek, DCR $300,000 $1,900,000
City of Martinsville Jackson Street, West End, J. Russel Mason, Chatham Heights, ARC $300,000
Cole & Carol St, Victor A. Lester, Spruce St.) to improve EDA $400,000
accessibility and safety. This would include new lighting where Local $900,000
necessary, concession stands, age-appropriate playground
equipment and new playing surfaces. Baldwin Park has the potential to
convert existing tennis courts into basketball courts. Also, increased
resources for basketball court maintenance at parks with basketball courts.
Additionally, create additional "pocket parks" throughout the City.
Community Development Project Write a Small Business Development Strategic Plan for the City EDA $150,000 $450,000
- Small Business Development of Martinsville. Strategic plan will contain actionable items ARC $150,000
Strategic Plan - for the development of and scaling up of small businesses in Local $150,000
City of Martinsville the City of Martinsville including complementing the roles
of existing partners and organizations
The resulting strategic plan could focus on Single Site Retail/ Service Incubator
model that accommodates booths, counters and pop-up space. A closely related
concept is the "incubator without walls" that focuses on a "boot camp" style of
intense days of entrepreneurial training with a mini grant at the end.
A third concept is an "Entrepreneurship Village" that would involve several small
structures placed along Fayette Street across from New College Institute.
Community Development Project - A grant program guided by the Small Business Development EDA $100,000 $300,000
- Small Business Scale-up Strategic Plan to assist small businesses in growing, expanding ARC $100,000
Grant Program--City of and scaling up within the City of Martinsville Other $100,000
Martinsville A good target market for the grant program would be for Minority Entrepreneurship
Development. This could take the form of small "jump start" grants and a low interest
loan program for minority business development.
Community Development Project - Partnering with the "Move to Martinsville" group to EDA $100,000 $250,000
Move to Martinsville -- City of place strategic marketing pieces in other geographic ARC $50,000
Martinsville markets to communicate the quality of live, value and Local $100,000
opportunity to increase the number of people
who move to Martinsville from other regions.
Additionally Uptown should be branded as a "Center for Entrepreneurship" that
facilitates the attraction of new entrepreneurs, the support of existing business. The
brand should bridge Uptown and the West End.
Community Development Project - Revitalization of Amy Avenue in the City of Martinsville CDBG $500,000 $1,000,000
Amy Avenue to include owner occupied rehabilitation, new single family Other/Private $500,000
City of Martinsville housing and new multi-family housing. In addition curb and
gutter improvements should be included.
Community Development Project - Redevelopment of 100 Block W. Church Street including ARC $400,000 $1,200,000
100 Block W Church St.-- City of parcels fronting W Market Street and CDBG $400,000
Martinsville Moss street into Workforce Housing. OTHER $400,000
Community Development Project - Develop and maintain a vacant buildings inventory for Uptown CDBG $75,000 $100,000
Vacant Buildings Inventory Uptown and if time/resources permitting other parts of the city. Other $25,000
City of The purpose of the inventory is baseline data so that
Martinsville incentives and/or enforcement can be discussed to
encourage property owners to pursue highest
and best use of Uptown properties. A major goal of the buildings inventory will be
to identify deficiencies including but not limited to broken windows, peeling paint etc.
Community Development Project Signage, landscaping and other physical improvements EDA $50,000 $150,000
- Entrance Corridor Beautification to the major entrance corridors to the City of Martinsville ARC $50,000
and Revitalization - These entrance corridors are typically found Other $50,000
City of Martinsville in the "Entrance Corridor Overlay"
located on the City of Martinsville's Zoning Map
Community Development Project Develop a design study for Uptown Martinsville that may EDA $75,000 $200,000
- Uptown Martinsville Design Study result in design guidelines, façade guidelines and other ARC $75,000
and Uptown entrance corridors - design guidance to be considered by City Council. In addition, Other $50,000
City of Martinsville the physical enhancement and beautification of entrance
corridors into Uptown Martinsville may be pursued.
Neighborhood entrance signs throughout the City would be a complementary
addition to this program.
Community Development Project Develop a community orchard, garden and/or similar EDA $20,000 $60,000
- Fruit Park at West End Park facility at West End Park in the City of Martinsville. ARC $20,000
City of Martinsville The purpose of this enhancement to the park would be Other $20,000
to allow resident/citizen access to locally grown
fruits and vegetables.
Public Works Project Assess the entire City and add curb and gutter where practicable and feasible in EDA $1,000,000 $3,000,000
- Curb and Gutter - Citywide areas currently lacking curb and gutter. ARC $1,000,000
VDOT $1,000,000
Public Works Project Needed stormwater projects Citywide. EDA $1,000,000 $3,000,000
- Stormwater Projects Citywide ARC $1,000,000
City of Martinsville VDOT $1,000,000
Community Development Project - Creation of design guidelines that could apply to Uptown and Historic Districts EDA $30,000 $90,000
Design Guidelines to improve the quality of development and redevelopment. ARC $30,000
Local $30,000
Community Development Project Update the incentive package for enterprise zones, tourism zone, arts and cultural EDA $100,000 $200,000
- Update the incentive package district and other zones in order to incentivize entrepreneurship, technology and Local $100,000
City of Martinsville business development.
City Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
Item No: 10.
Department: Finance
Issue: Consider approval of the consent agenda
Summary:
The attachment amends the FY23 budget with appropriations in the following
fund:
FY23
General Fund: $ 38,951 – Contribution from Fund Balance
Electric Fund: $ 20,451 – Sales of Surplus/GovDeals
Attachments: Consent Agenda – 12-13-2022
Recommendations: Approve
BUDGET ADDITIONS FOR 12/13/2022
ORG OBJECT DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT
FY23 General Fund
01103938 462101 Contribution from Fund Balance 38,951
01211070 501100 Full Time Salaries 27,500
01211070 502100 Social Security 1,705
01211070 502110 Medicare/FICA 399
01211070 502210 Retirement Payment 5,418
01211070 502220 STD/LTD 145
01211070 502300 Group Medical 3,396
01211070 502400 State Life 369
01211070 502700 Worker's Comp Ins. 19
Total General Fund 38,951 38,951
FY23 Electric Fund
14100905 414209 Sales of S/S Materials 20,451
14563338 506007 Subsation Maintenance 15,701
14563339 506007 Subsation Maintenance 4,750
GovDeals - Sales of (2) transformers
Total Electric Fund 20,451 20,451
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