Martinsville city public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will discuss several funding and property requests, including a budget appropriation for local schools. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a business and the transfer of city properties for housing.

• Appropriation of $694,212 to Martinsville City Schools for capital needs and state funding reductions
• Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for Smith Wholesale, Inc. to operate an office and self-storage facility at 204 Broad Street
• Public hearing on transferring city-owned properties to the Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the Five Points Housing Project
• Approval of projects for the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list
• Consideration of the proposed 2022 Legislative Agenda

The Martinsville City Council approved a $222,860 appropriation for school capital expenses, adopted the 2022 Legislative Agenda, and approved a special use permit for Smith Wholesale at 204 Broad Street. The council also authorized transferring city-owned lots to the housing authority for the Five Points project and approved the CEDS list. All votes were unanimous except the special use permit and property transfer, which were 4-0.

• Approved $222,860 for school capital expenses (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Legislative Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Smith Wholesale at 204 Broad Street (4-0)
• Authorized transfer of city lots to MRHA for Five Points project (4-0)
• Approved 2022 CEDS list (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring Dr. Mark Crabtree and dental clinic (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a series of public meetings focused on various reversion issues. This first session is titled "The Reversion Process."

• Public meeting: "The Reversion Process"

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the proposed reversion of Martinsville to a town. City Attorney Eric Monday presented details on the process, addressing misconceptions about job losses, taxes, and school closures. Commissioner of Revenue Ruth Easley raised concerns about the Volunteer Settlement Agreement's vagueness and the lack of planning for record transfers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational on reversion
• Heard presentation from City Attorney on reversion process and impacts
• Heard public comment from Commissioner of Revenue Ruth Easley on VSA concerns

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Martinsville City Council meeting on November 9, 2021. It lists only the agenda and an addendum document, with no specific items or decisions detailed.

• Agenda document (110921_AGENDA.PDF)
• Addendum agenda document (110921_ADDENDUM_AGENDA.PDF)

The City Council adopted the Voluntary Settlement Agreement for Reversion on second reading, authorizing the filing of a petition, by a 4-1 vote. Council Member Pearson's motion to postpone the vote until March 2022 failed for lack of a second. The council also approved a $8,392.76 BPOL tax refund and authorized a title transfer at 62 Fayette Street.

• Adopted Voluntary Settlement Agreement for Reversion on second reading (4-1)
• Approved $8,392.76 BPOL tax refund, effective November 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized title transfer at 62 Fayette Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Cancelled November 23, 2021 Council meeting (5-0)

City Council

Council is considering a first-reading ordinance to approve a Voluntary Settlement Agreement for the city to revert to town status within Henry County. The body is also discussing a public meeting schedule to explain the reversion process and reviewing the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy project list.

• Ordinance to adopt Voluntary Settlement Agreement for reversion to town status
• Proposed 'Conversations about Reversion' public meeting series from Nov 16, 2021, to Feb 1, 2022
• Discussion of 2022 CEDS project list including a $3.5 million site preparation at Fayette & Beaver Sts
• Discussion of $3 million Southside Community Park upgrades
• Discussion of $1.4 million Rives Road Site Development

The Martinsville City Council adopted the Voluntary Settlement Agreement for Reversion on first reading with a 4-1 vote, moving the city closer to reverting to a town. A motion to delay the vote until March 2022 failed for lack of a second. The council also scheduled a series of public meetings on reversion topics, with all members voting in favor.

• Adopted Voluntary Settlement Agreement for Reversion on first reading (4-1)
• Scheduled public meetings on reversion topics (unanimous)
• Motion to delay VSA vote to March 8, 2022 failed (no second)
• Motion to delay second VSA vote to March 22, 2022 failed (no second)

City Council

The provided documents consist only of an agenda and an addendum without specific item details. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the source text.

The Council adopted a resolution to participate in a federal opioid litigation settlement, approved the Pine Hall Road CDBG housing rehabilitation program design, and approved the quarterly finance report and consent agenda. A public hearing on the Voluntary Settlement Agreement with Henry County was held with no action taken. A motion to delay the second reading of the VSA ordinance failed for lack of a second.

• Adopted resolution to participate in federal opioid settlement (5-0)
• Approved Pine Hall Road CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project Program Design (5-0)
• Approved quarterly finance report for period ending September 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Motion to delay second reading of VSA ordinance to March/April 2022 failed for lack of second

City Council

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for October 12, 2021, will not be held. The meeting has been moved to Thursday, November 4, 2021.

City Council

City Council is reviewing compliance documents for the Pine Hall Road Community Development Block Grant project. The body will also consider a resolution honoring the Dry Bridge School and receive an update on citywide structure demolitions.

• Approval of Section 504 Grievance Procedure and Anti-Displacement Plan for the $1,679,735 Pine Hall Housing Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution designating October 2, 2021, as 'Dry Bridge School Celebration Day'
• Building Inspections update regarding the demolition of structures within the City
• Recognition of 12 city employees for service awards

The Martinsville City Council made several appointments to boards and commissions, approved policies for the Pine Hall Road Community Development Block Grant project, and adopted a resolution celebrating Dry Bridge School. A motion to add a resident's request about reversion to the agenda failed for lack of a second.

• Appointed Al Holland to Architectural Review Board (4-0)
• Appointed Jonathan Martin to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Paul Mesi to Tree Board (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Dry Bridge School (4-0)
• Approved Appendices 7 and 8 for Pine Hall Road CDBG project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

City Council

City Council is reviewing certifications and policies required for the Pine Hall Road Community Development Block Grant project. The body will also receive an update on the City's contract with the Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA.

• Approval of Business and Employee Plan, Non-Discrimination Policy, and Fair Housing Certification for the $1,679,735 Pine Hall Housing Rehabilitation Project
• Update from Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA regarding City parks and recreation programs contract
• Proclamation recognizing September 19–25, 2021, as Adult Education Literacy Week
• FY21 General Fund budget appropriation of $31,545
• Closed session regarding actual or probable litigation

The City Council approved the policies and certifications for the Pine Hall Road Community Development Block Grant project, including Appendixes 4 and 6 and the Certification in Appendix 9, by a 4-1 voice vote. Council Member Turner voted against, expressing concerns about contractor qualifications. The council also approved the minutes from August 24, 2021, and the consent agenda. No action was taken out of closed session.

• Approved the minutes from the August 24, 2021 Council Meeting as presented.
• Approved Appendixes 4 and 6 and the Certification in Appendix 9 for the Pine Hall Road CDBG project (4-1 vote, Turner opposed).
• Approved the consent agenda as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM.

City Council

The provided documents consist only of an agenda and an addendum without specific item descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the source text.

The Council adopted the Voluntary Settlement Agreement for Reversion with a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Pearson dissenting after requesting more public review time. The agreement will be publicly released after the meeting, and the reversion process continues with public hearings set for September 7-8. The Council also approved a new management contract for the Martinsville Mustangs baseball team with Next Plan Athletics, LLC, in a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Martin opposing. Additionally, the Council set the personal property tax relief allocation percentage for 2021 and approved the August 10 meeting minutes.

• Approved the Voluntary Settlement Agreement for Reversion (4-1), with Pearson voting no.
• Approved a 2-year management contract for the Martinsville Mustangs with Next Plan Athletics, LLC (4-1), with Martin voting no.
• Adopted a resolution setting the personal property tax relief allocation percentage for tax year 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes from the August 10, 2021 Council meeting (unanimous).
• Held a Closed Session to discuss investment of public funds and legal matters; no action was taken.
• Read a proclamation acknowledging the importance of COVID vaccinations.

City Council

City Council will consider a resolution to concur with charter revisions approved by the West Piedmont Planning District Commission's Board of Commissioners. The meeting also includes a report from the Virginia Department of Health on Covid-19 and a discussion on a draft public comment policy.

• Resolution to concur with West Piedmont Planning District Commission Charter revisions
• Draft public comment policy for future Council meetings
• Covid-19 vaccination and case report from Virginia Department of Health

The Martinsville City Council met on August 10, 2021, and took several actions. They approved the minutes from the July 27 meeting, adopted a resolution confirming revisions to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission's charter, and approved a new public comment policy for future meetings. The council also approved the consent agenda. No substantive decisions were made regarding COVID-19, as that was an informational presentation.

• Approved minutes from July 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution confirming WPPDC charter revisions (unanimous)
• Approved new public comment policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The City Council is meeting, but the only documents are the agenda and an addendum, both of which are referenced but not summarized here.

The Martinsville City Council approved a resolution to join the Virginia opioid settlement via a Memorandum of Understanding with the Attorney General, and adopted a resolution requesting the governor grant a posthumous reprieve to the Martinsville Seven. The council also approved appointments, comprehensive plan amendments, a non-emergency ambulance agreement with Sovah Health, and the consent agenda.

• Approved resolution to participate in Virginia opioid settlement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting posthumous reprieve for Martinsville Seven (5-0)
• Reappointed Jane Gardner to Blue Ridge Regional Library Governing Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Avenell Jordan to Southern Area Agency on Aging Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Transportation and Land Use Plan sections of Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Sovah Health for non-emergency ambulance transport (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will discuss a proposal to turn the city-owned building at 62 Fayette Street into a mixed residential and commercial facility. The body will also hold a public hearing on updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan regarding land use and transportation.

• Proposed redevelopment of city-owned building at 62 Fayette Street by Fayette Street Partners LLC
• Public hearing on amendments to the Transportation Plan and Land Use Plan chapters of the Comprehensive Plan
• Budget appropriation of $28,118 for the General Fund (Brownfields Grant - EPA)
• Closed session to discuss board appointments, public fund investments, and legal matters

The City Council, acting as the Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, authorized staff to execute a development agreement for the redevelopment of the city-owned building at 62 Fayette Street. The project, proposed by historic preservation developers John Garland and Jim Cherney, includes residential, commercial, and maker space. The council also approved appointments to the Comprehensive Services Act team and the School Board, and postponed a vote on Comprehensive Plan amendments to the next meeting.

• Authorized staff to execute a development agreement for the 62 Fayette Street redevelopment project.
• Appointed Stephanie Tucker as Primary Private Provider to the Comprehensive Services Act Community Policy and Management Team for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2023.
• Appointed Jean Odachowski as Alternate Private Provider to the Comprehensive Services Act Community Policy and Management Team for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2023.
• Reappointed Yvonne Givens to the School Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2024.
• Appointed Jay Dickens to the School Board for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2024.
• Approved the minutes from the June 8, 2021 Council Meeting.
• Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
• Postponed the vote on the Transportation Plan and Land Use Plan chapter amendments to the next meeting.

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a standard agenda and an addendum. The agenda items are not detailed in the provided text, so the specific topics for discussion or decision are not listed.

The Council approved Budget Ordinance 2021-U-1 on second reading, with a note about school food service capital items. It also approved an ordinance amending water and sewer revenue bonds to fund additional repairs for the Beaver Creek Reservoir Dam project. Appointments were made to boards and commissions, and a public hearing was set for June 22, 2021, on Comprehensive Plan amendments.

• Approved Budget Ordinance 2021-U-1 on second reading (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending water and sewer revenue bonds for Beaver Creek Reservoir Dam repairs (5-0)
• Set public hearing for June 22, 2021, on Comprehensive Plan amendments (5-0)
• Appointed Katina Dalton to Southern Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority (4-year term)
• Reappointed Mary Rives Brown to Architectural Review Board (3-year term)
• Approved minutes from May 25 and May 26 meetings (5-0)

City Council

The provided document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The Martinsville City Council and Henry County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting to review a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding reversion matters. After reviewing the 18 points and hearing recommendations from attorneys, the City Council unanimously approved the MOU (5-0). The Henry County Board also approved it with a 4-2 vote, with members Buchanan and Bryant opposed.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding on reversion (5-0)
• Henry County Board approved MOU (4-2)

City Council

City Council will conduct a public hearing on the FY21-22 budget and consider Budget Ordinance 2021-U-1 on first reading. The body will also consider a bond amendment for the Beaver Creek Reservoir Dam repair project.

• Public hearing on FY21-22 budget and Budget Ordinance 2021-U-1
• Proposed real estate tax rate of $1.03975 per $100 assessed value
• Bond amendment to increase maximum principal amount to $2,500,000 for Beaver Creek Reservoir Dam repair
• Public hearing for Martinsville City School Board appointments
• Recognition of city employees for service awards

The Martinsville City Council approved the FY21-22 budget ordinance on first reading with a 5-0 vote, with a second reading scheduled for June 8. The council also set a public hearing for June 8 to receive names for two school board appointments, and approved the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes. No action was taken on the real estate tax rate or the Beaver Creek Dam bond amendment, as those items were deferred.

• Approved FY22 budget ordinance 2021-U-1 on first reading (5-0)
• Set public hearing for June 8 to receive school board appointment names (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021 meeting and May 12-13 work sessions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a series of work sessions to review the upcoming FY22 budget. Discussions will cover city departments, constitutional offices, capital projects, city schools, and outside agencies.

• FY22 budget review for City Departments
• FY22 budget review for City Constitutional Offices
• FY22 budget review for Capital projects
• FY22 budget review for City Schools
• FY22 budget review for Outside Agencies

The City Council held a budget work session to review the proposed FY2022 budget, discussing salaries, tax rates, and departmental budgets. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session. The meeting was procedural, with staff answering questions and Council requesting additional information for a future closed session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget work session
• Discussed holding a public hearing on the real estate tax rate, required due to property value reassessment
• Reviewed police, fire, EMS, and other departmental budgets
• Requested more information on CARES funds for a future closed session

City Council

City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed FY22 City Budget and schedule a public hearing for May 25, 2021. The body is also considering budget amendments for the FY21 school funds.

• Proposed FY22 City Budget presentation
• FY21 School ESSER II Funds appropriation of $3,919,118
• FY21 School Operating Fund appropriation of $353,109
• Update on Martinsville Mustangs Baseball management services
• Recognition of Marjorie Davis for winning the VML "If I Were Mayor" essay contest

The City Council held a regular meeting on May 11, 2021, and took several actions. They approved the minutes from the April 27 meeting, reappointed Sheriff Steve Draper to the Dan River Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board, and approved the consent agenda. The council also set a public hearing for May 25 to consider the proposed FY22 budget, which was presented by the City Manager. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sheriff Steve Draper to Dan River Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 25, 2021 for FY22 budget (unanimous)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a standard agenda and an addendum. The agenda text provided is minimal and procedural, with no specific items listed in the available text.

The Martinsville City Council approved a Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Procedures agreement for private solar installations, with a 3-2 vote. The council also adopted a resolution committing to the ANCR benchmarking process, set a public hearing for a potential real estate assessment increase, and approved the quarterly financial report and consent agenda.

• Approved Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Procedures agreement (3-2)
• Adopted ANCR benchmarking resolution (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 8 on real estate assessment increase (4-1)
• Approved quarterly financial report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 13 and 14 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed session. The agenda is limited to consultations with legal counsel and staff briefings regarding litigation and other legal matters.

• Consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation

The Martinsville City Council met on April 14, 2021, and immediately entered a closed session to discuss legal matters, including litigation with Henry County PSA. After returning to open session, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

• Held closed session for legal consultation (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution for the Pine Hall Neighborhood project, which includes a grant request for housing rehabilitation. They will also discuss joining a statewide water and wastewater emergency response network and supporting a road connector project with Henry County.

• Pine Hall Road Community Development Block Grant application for $1,183,303.99
• Martinsville Pine Hall Neighborhood Project total estimated cost of $1,783,254.72
• Resolution for participation in the Virginia Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network (VA WARN)
• Joint resolution with Henry County for the Martinsville Southern Connector project

The Martinsville City Council held its regular meeting on April 13, 2021, and approved several resolutions, including committing in-kind contributions for a Pine Hall Road grant, joining the statewide VA WARN water/wastewater response network, and adopting a joint resolution with Henry County supporting the Martinsville Southern Connector and requesting funding. The Council also approved the prior meeting's minutes, the consent agenda, and nominations for VML policy committees. Two proclamations were read, and the meeting included procedural items and staff reports.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Adopted resolution committing in-kind contributions for Pine Hall Road CDBG grant application (all in favor)
• Adopted resolution authorizing participation in VA WARN water/wastewater response network (all in favor)
• Adopted joint resolution with Henry County supporting Martinsville Southern Connector and requesting funding (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved VML Policy Committee nominations (all in favor)
• Approved Council Member Martin's remote participation by phone (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to designate Martinsville as a Bee City USA affiliate. The council will also present several proclamations, including one for National Library Week and another for National Boys & Girls Club Week.

• Resolution designating the City of Martinsville as a Bee City USA affiliate
• Proclamation for Delia Bowman Martin's 100th birthday
• Proclamation for National Library Week (April 4–10, 2021)
• Proclamation for National Boys & Girls Club Week (March 28 – April 3, 2021)

The Martinsville City Council held its regular meeting on March 23, 2021, and made several appointments and approvals. It appointed Callie Hietala to the Arts and Cultural Committee and Kathleen McEvoy to the Architectural Review Board, both for three-year terms. The Council also adopted a resolution designating the city as a Bee City USA affiliate and approved the consent agenda and minutes from prior meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine items.

• Appointed Callie Hietala to the Arts and Cultural Committee for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2024.
• Appointed Kathleen McEvoy to the Architectural Review Board for a 3-year term ending March 31, 2024.
• Adopted a resolution designating the City of Martinsville as a Bee City USA affiliate.
• Approved the consent agenda as presented.
• Approved minutes from the March 9 and March 10, 2021 Council meetings.

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed session. The body will consult with legal counsel and receive briefings regarding actual or probable litigation and other legal matters.

• Consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation

The Martinsville City Council met on March 10, 2021, and voted 4-0 to enter a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, including discussions with the Henry County PSA. After the closed session, the council certified that only exempt public business was discussed and voted 5-0 to return to open session. No other substantive business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

• Voted 4-0 to enter Closed Session for legal consultation and litigation discussions with Henry County PSA
• Certified that only exempt public business matters were discussed in Closed Session
• Voted 5-0 to return to Open Session
• Voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM

City Council

City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant application for the Pine Hall Road area. The body will also consider a resolution to partner with other localities for a community-based probation and pretrial court services program.

• Public hearing for Pine Hall Road CDBG project involving 3-4 demolitions and 18 housing rehabs
• Proposed resolution to join Halifax/Pittsylvania Court Services for probation and pretrial services
• Proclamation for Women’s History Month
• Proclamation for Red Cross Month
• Closed session to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property

The Martinsville City Council held a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for the Pine Hall Road area and heard details on the neighborhood revitalization project. The Council adopted a resolution supporting a community-based probation and pretrial court services program, with Halifax County serving as fiscal agent. The Council also approved the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes and the Consent Agenda, and read proclamations for Women's History Month and Red Cross Month. The meeting then moved into a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Adopted resolution supporting a community-based probation and pretrial court services program (5-0 vote)
• Approved minutes from the February 23, 2021 Council meeting (5-0 vote)
• Approved the Consent Agenda as presented (5-0 vote)
• Convened in Closed Session to discuss acquisition or disposition of public real property (5-0 vote)
• Returned to Open Session and certified closed session compliance (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:00pm

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss electric operations and receive an update from Piedmont Community Services. Acting as the Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the body will consider approving a Contract of Sale and Development Agreement for the BB&T building at 1 Ellsworth Street.

• Approval of Contract of Sale and Development Agreement for the BB&T building at 1 Ellsworth Street with The C.A. Hairston Companies, LLC
• FY21 Electric operations update reporting $9,749,779 in total revenue and $8,435,132 in total expenses
• Recognition of city employees for service awards
• Update on Piedmont Community Services operations

The City Council, acting as the Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, approved the Contract of Sale and Development Agreement for the BB&T building, authorizing the Executive Director to execute all related documents. The agreement includes a 36-month development period and a claw-back provision allowing the city to reclaim the property if redevelopment fails. The council also heard updates from Piedmont Community Services and the Electric Department, and discussed COVID vaccination distribution concerns.

• Approved BB&T building Contract of Sale and Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute all project documents (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session for legal consultation (4-0)
• Returned to Open Session after Closed Session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hear reports regarding FY21 water resources operations, the demolition of dilapidated structures, and automobile screening and nuisance issues. Business from the floor is cancelled due to COVID-19.

• Beaver Creek Spillway Project construction contract: $1,995,295
• Water Resources revenue through Dec. 31, 2020: $1,946,152
• Wastewater resources revenue through Dec. 31, 2020: $2,438,491
• Update on demolition of dilapidated structures within the City
• Update on automobile screening and nuisance issues

City Council

The City Council is receiving updates on the legal process of reverting from a city to a town, including potential impacts on taxes and schools. The body is also conducting a public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant application for the Pine Hall Road area.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant application for Pine Hall Road area
• Update on City transition to town status
• Update on FY21 Telecommunications operations
• Quarterly finance report for period ending December 31, 2020
• Proclamation acknowledging February 2021 as Black History Month

The Martinsville City Council met on January 26, 2021, and took several actions. They approved the minutes from the January 12 meeting, a quarterly finance report, and the consent agenda. They also held a public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant application for the Pine Hall Road area, with no public comments. The meeting included updates on the city's transition to town status, a resilience pilot project, and telecommunications operations, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly finance report for period ending December 31, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Held public hearing for CDBG application for Pine Hall Road area (no public comments)

City Council

City Council is reviewing budget appropriations for the General, Telecom, Capital Reserve, and School Operations funds. The body is also considering dates for public hearings regarding a federal grant application for neighborhood revitalization on Pine Hall Road.

• Proposed public hearings on January 26 and March 9, 2021, for a Pine Hall Road CDBG application
• General Fund budget amendment of $591,644 for reimbursements and grants
• Telecom Fund budget amendment of $502,344 for CARES Act broadband expansion
• Capital Reserve Fund transfer of $250,000 for vehicles and physical plant expansions
• School Operations Fund budget amendment of $528,246 for CARES/ESSER funding

City Council

The City Council is meeting to swear in newly elected and re-elected members. The body will nominate and appoint a Mayor and Vice Mayor and consider a regular meeting schedule.

• Oath of office for Council Member Tammy C. Pearson
• Oath of office for Council Member Kathy C. Lawson
• Oath of office for Council Member Chad E. Martin
• Nomination and appointment of Mayor
• Nomination and appointment of Vice Mayor

The Martinsville City Council held its organizational meeting, swore in newly elected and re-elected members, and elected Kathy Lawson as Mayor and Jennifer Bowles as Vice Mayor, both by 3-2 votes. The Council also unanimously approved continuing its meeting schedule on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm, with closed sessions at 6:30pm. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Kathy Lawson as Mayor (3-2 vote)
• Elected Jennifer Bowles as Vice Mayor (3-2 vote)
• Approved continuing twice-monthly meetings on second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00pm with closed sessions at 6:30pm (unanimous)