Martinsville city, Virginia

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider draft ordinance amendments addressing blight and derelict buildings, as well as automobile graveyards and junkyards. The commission will also prepare an update to present to the City Council on July 28, 2026. These items are listed under New Business on the agenda.

• Draft ordinance amendment – Blight and Derelict Buildings
• Draft ordinance amendment – Automobile Graveyards and Junkyards
• Preparation of update for City Council meeting on July 28, 2026

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will discuss several items, including a letter of support for the SMART Scale Project on Commonwealth Blvd, Liberty Street, and Market Street. Council members will consider a resolution to place a referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot for an additional one‑percent local sales and use tax to fund school capital projects. Public hearings will be held on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-13 for water and wastewater design funding and Ordinance No. 2026-16 to rezone 59 parcels along Liberty Street and York Street. Routine consent items such as approval of recent meeting minutes and a grant request for up to $50,000 for kudzu removal are also on the agenda.

• Reimbursement grant request up to $50,000 for Virginia Department of Forestry kudzu removal
• Letter of support (resolution) for VDOT SMART Scale Project on Commonwealth Blvd, Liberty St, Market St
• Resolution to place a referendum for an additional 1% sales and use tax for school capital projects on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot
• Public hearing on first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-13 appropriating funds for water/wastewater design
• Public hearing on first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-16 rezoning 59 parcels along Liberty St and York St

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a closed session to discuss business expansions and property acquisitions. In the regular session, the board will consider a consultant contract for a $50,000 grant and a $500 fee for a leadership scholarship.

• Proposed contract for a $50,000 Virginia Housing Community Engagement grant for 51 Lester
• Board approval for a $500 outstanding fee for Eric Payne's VRLI scholarship
• Request for $525 VEDA Cornerstone Membership fee for Eric Payne
• Closed session updates on Commonwealth Dual – Brand Hotel, National Guard Armory, and Adaptive Reuse Project
• Input on appointments for EDA Board terms expiring September 2026

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session for legal consultation. The discussion pertains to a Facility Show-Cause Order. The council will return to open session to take any necessary actions resulting from the executive session.

• Closed session regarding Facility Show-Cause Order

The Martinsville City Council approved an amendment to the Mosely Group professional services agreement, authorizing the schematic design phase and allowing the City Manager to execute the documents (4‑1). The council also approved a motion to call to question (4‑1) and certified the earlier closed‑session proceedings (4‑1). A resolution on transferring information from former legal counsel was tabled until new counsel is secured (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved amendment to Mosely Group professional services agreement to begin schematic design phase (4-1)
• Approved motion to call to question (4-1)
• Certified closed‑session proceedings (4-1)
• Tabled resolution on transference of information from former legal counsel (5-0)
• Approved motion to go into closed session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Tree Board

CPMT

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will review actions taken in the closed session and then move to the regular session. Council members will consider a resolution appropriating funds and discuss approval of the FY 2026-27 budget on its second reading. The meeting also includes presentations of several proclamations and updates from the Planning Commission and Police Department.

• Resolution Appropriating Funds (no amount specified)
• Second reading approval of FY 2026-27 Budget
• Take any action necessary as a result of the executive session
• Proclamations honoring Independence Day, National Safety Month, and NLC National Small Cities Month
• Planning Commission update

The council approved a special‑called meeting for June 30 to discuss a show‑cause order (5‑0). It appointed Yani Smith and Nekia Blackwell to the School Board for terms ending June 30, 2029 (5‑0). The FY 26‑27 budget ordinance was adopted on second reading (3‑2). Appropriations and an Aaron Mills extension request were also approved unanimously.

• Approved special‑called meeting for June 30 to discuss show‑cause order (5‑0)
• Appointed Yani Smith to School Board, term to 6/30/2029 (5‑0)
• Appointed Nekia Blackwell to School Board, term to 6/30/2029 (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 26‑27 budget ordinance on second reading (3‑2)
• Approved appropriations resolution (5‑0)
• Approved Aaron Mills extension request resolution (5‑0)

Planning Commission

Tree Board

The Tree Board is holding a workshop to review urban forestry strategies. The body will discuss the city's current work capacity and potential financial and administrative support. The meeting includes determining a city tree canopy goal.

• Discussion of city's current capacity for urban forestry work
• Review of potential financial and administrative support opportunities
• Determination of the City Tree Canopy Goal
• Project startup funded by the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Urban and Community Forestry Program

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to discuss the tree strategy budget and identify priority focus areas. The board will also prepare guidance for the June 12 GIC meeting.

• Discussion of tree strategy budget and priority focus areas
• Preparation for the June 12 GIC meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss the first reading of the FY 26-27 Budget and a rezoning request for property along Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street. The body will also consider a resolution for a CDBG Planning Grant application for the Lester Family YMCA.

• First reading of the FY 26-27 Budget
• Ordinance No. 2026-9: Rezoning 13.05 acres at Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street to Residential Transitional (Second Reading)
• Resolution supporting a CDBG Planning Grant application for the Lester Family YMCA
• Closed session regarding School Board interviews and Boards and Commissions applicants
• Closed session regarding a Facility Show-Cause Order

The City Council approved several board appointments, a property rezoning, and a YMCA grant resolution. The Budget Ordinance for FY 26-27 was also approved on its first reading.

• Appointed Dr. Suzanne Ballard to the Arts and Cultural Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Joseph Martin to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Brenell Thomas to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Johnathan Martin to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 13.05 acres at Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting CDBG planning grant for Lester Family YMCA (5-0)
• Approved FY 26-27 Budget Ordinance on first reading (3-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to interview prospective candidates for the City School Board. The council will return to open session to take any necessary actions resulting from the executive session.

• Interviews for City School Board candidates

The council voted 3‑0 to enter a closed session at 5:30 pm. After discussion, the council certified the closed session with a 4‑0 vote. Council also took a 30‑minute recess at 5 pm.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (3‑0)
• Closed session certification approved (4‑0)
• 30‑minute recess taken at 5 pm

CPMT

The Community Policy and Management Team will consider consent agenda items, approve CSA funding reports and funding requests, and conduct closed‑session reviews of foster‑care and related case expenditures. Old business such as accounts payable registers and safe‑family reports will be addressed. A joint new‑business item will update the DSS Placement Log policy. The meeting will conclude with adjournments for both jurisdictions.

• Approve CSA funding reports for Martinsville and Henry County
• Approve CSA funding requests for Martinsville and Henry County
• Review therapeutic foster care placement expenditures over $6,500 per month
• Review case expenditures over $7,000 per month
• Joint new business: update DSS Placement Log policy

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will convene for a regular session starting at 7 p.m. on May 26, 2026. The agenda includes a public hearing for a proposed rezoning of approximately 13.05 acres along Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street, as well as a public hearing for the first reading of the FY 26-27 budget ordinance. The council will also consider a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on solicitor's and peddler's permits.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026-9: Rezoning 13.05 acres along Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street
• Public hearing for adoption of Budget Ordinance for FY 26-27 on first reading
• Consideration of a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on solicitor's and peddler's permits
• Presentation of a proclamation honoring 'Thank Your City Worker Week'
• Approval of May 12, 2026 City Council meeting minutes

The council first entered a closed session (4‑0) and later certified its proceedings (4‑1). In the open session, members approved items of consent, authorized public hearings and first‑reading approvals for a rezoning ordinance (13.05 acres) and the FY 26‑27 budget ordinance, each by unanimous vote. They also approved a work‑session schedule for June 8, 2026 and a resolution placing a temporary moratorium on solicitor’s and peddler’s permits, both 5‑0. No motions were denied.

• Moved to closed session (4‑0)
• Certified closed session proceedings (4‑1, Rawls abstain)
• Approved items of consent including YAC appointments (4‑0, Mei abstain)
• Approved rezoning ordinance No. 2026‑9 on first reading (5‑0)
• Approved FY 26‑27 budget ordinance on first reading (5‑0)
• Approved work session for June 8, 2026 at 3 pm (5‑0)
• Approved resolution for temporary moratorium on solicitor’s and peddler’s permits (5‑0)

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will hold a special meeting to review findings from a SeeClickFix tour and receive an update on demolition and inspections from the Community Development department.

• SeeClickFix Tour and findings presentation
• Demolition and inspections update
• Community Development presentation
• Citizen Q&A session

Planning Commission

The Martinsville Planning Commission will set a public hearing for a rezoning proposal on Liberty Street. Commissioners will discuss amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that affect code enforcement. The commission will also prepare an update for the City Council meeting on May 26, 2026.

• Schedule public hearing for rezoning proposal on Liberty Street
• Discuss amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding code enforcement
• Prepare update for City Council meeting on May 26, 2026

General

General

The Architectural Review Board will meet to approve minutes from November 2025 and hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 1 Ellsworth Street.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for 1 Ellsworth Street

City Council

The council met in closed session (4‑1 vote) to discuss legal and employment matters, then certified the session (4‑0 vote). It approved several board and commission appointments, adopted budget adjustments allocating $18,343 to the police department and other funds (4‑0 vote), and adopted the 2026‑2028 strategic plan (4‑0 vote). The council also opened and closed a public hearing on school board candidates and set a May 26 public hearing on the FY 26‑27 operating budget (each 4‑0 vote).

• Closed session convened to discuss legal and employment matters (4‑1 vote)
• Closed session certified as per exemption criteria (4‑0 vote)
• Board and commission appointments approved (4‑0 vote)
• Budget adjustments approved, including $18,343 police grant (4‑0 vote)
• Public hearing on school board candidates opened (4‑0 vote)
• Public hearing on school board candidates closed (4‑0 vote)
• Public hearing set for May 26, 2026 on FY 26‑27 operating budget (4‑0 vote)
• 2026‑2028 Strategic Plan adopted (4‑0 vote)

City Council

The council will open a work session and conduct a budget workshop with the city schools. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting ends with adjournment.

• Budget workshop with Martinsville City Schools

After discussion, all members present consented to adjust the city budget so that each non‑mandated outside agency receives a 4% funding increase, except agencies the manager proposed to cut or that received no funds last fiscal year. The City Manager and Chief Finance Officer will prepare a revised budget reflecting this consensus.

• Budget to reflect a 4% increase to all non‑mandated outside agencies (consensus), excluding agencies slated for no funding or without prior year funding

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will convene a special work session at 5:30 PM, followed by budget workshops with city constitutional offices. The meeting includes presentations from the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Office & Victim Witness, Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, and Sheriff’s Office. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Call Work Session to Order at 5:30 PM
• Budget workshops with City Constitutional Offices
• Presentation by Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
• Presentation by Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Office & Victim Witness
• Presentations by Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, and Sheriff’s Offices

The council met for a constitutional budget workshop where the City Manager instructed each department to cut its proposed budget by 4% and all complied. Constitutional officers presented overviews of proposed increases, decreases, and improvement opportunities, noting cuts to postage, travel, training, uniforms, equipment, and supplies. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM with no action taken.

Tree Board

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will convene a special work session to hear budget workshops from each city department. Presentations are scheduled from the Electric Department at 9:00 AM through the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Council at 1:40 PM. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Electric Department presentation – 9:00 AM
• Fire and EMS Department presentation – 9:35 AM
• Police Department presentation – 9:55 AM
• Water Resources presentation – 10:15 AM
• Community Development presentation – 11:10 AM

The council held a budget workshop where the City Manager instructed each department to reduce its proposed budget by 4%, and all departments complied. No other substantive actions were taken. Vice Mayor Lawson moved to adjourn, and the meeting was closed at 2:50 PM.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (2:50 PM)

CPMT

CPMT

The Martinsville and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team will meet to approve meeting minutes, accounts payable, and foster care funding reports. The agenda includes closed sessions to review specific foster care and special education cases.

• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• Approval of FY27 PSSF Intra-Agency Agreement
• Closed session for foster care case reviews
• Next meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026

The Community Policy and Management Team approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote. A closed session was held to discuss case matters, after which the team returned to the open meeting. The team then unanimously approved the CSA funding requests presented. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session per Virginia FOIA (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Approved CSA funding requests (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will hold a special meeting on April 30, 2026. The agenda includes presentations from outside agencies. The council will discuss and consider funding requests.

• Presentations from outside agencies
• Discussion and consideration of funding requests

The Martinsville City Council met for a special session to receive FY 26‑27 funding presentations from multiple outside agencies. Requests ranged from $2,000 to $353,074. No motions to approve or deny any funding were made, and the meeting was adjourned without any action.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Vice Mayor Lawson)

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will meet to discuss the 2026-27 budget, consider transferring property at 201 Second Street to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for housing development, and set a public hearing for the next meeting to name City School Board members.

• Discuss and Consider 2026 Rules of Council
• Discuss and Consider Transfer of 201 Second Street to WPPDC
• Presentation of 2026-27 Budget
• Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing for School Board Names
• Presentations and Proclamations

The council certified the earlier closed‑session meeting (5‑0). It directed Sands Anderson to clarify the workplace investigation before public release (4‑0‑1). A public hearing was set for May 12 to consider names for the City School Board (5‑0). The council approved transferring the property at 201 Second St. to the West Piedmont Development & Housing Authority for housing development (5‑0).

• Closed session convened (4‑1)
• Closed‑session certification approved (5‑0)
• Sands Anderson clarification directive approved (4‑0‑1)
• Items of consent (minutes) approved (4‑0‑1)
• Public hearing for School Board names approved (5‑0)
• 2026 Rules of Council adopted (5‑0)
• Transfer of 201 Second St. to redevelopment authority approved (5‑0)

Transportation Safety Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss updates on public works projects and traffic safety concerns. The body will review residential speed limit suggestions and address specific infrastructure hazards across the city.

• Review of sinking manhole cover on Spruce St
• Discussion of VDOT sign replacement at Market/Commonwealth
• Request for thermo stop bars at Brookdale/Spruce and Old Spruce/Corn Tassel
• Updates on traffic pattern signs at the Dollar Tree exit
• Financial report showing a remaining budget balance of $840.24 after a $659.76 car seat purchase

City Council

The City Council will discuss a settlement agreement regarding opioid-related claims against several pharmacy companies. The body will also consider three appropriation ordinances and appointments to city boards.

• Resolution for Combined Settlement Agreement regarding opioid-related claims against Associated Pharmacies, Inc. and others
• Appropriations Ordinance 2026-6 (Reappropriation of Prior-Year Funds)
• Appropriations Ordinance 2026-7 (Fire Programs)
• Appropriation Ordinance 2026-8 (One Ellsworth)
• Appointments to City Boards and Commissions

The council voted 5-0 to approve the city's participation in the proposed combined settlement of opioid-related claims and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. The council also approved several board and commission appointments and three appropriations ordinances on second reading, each by a 5-0 vote. A motion to release a redacted Brown Edwards report was also approved unanimously.

• Approved city participation in opioid settlement agreement (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute settlement documents (5-0)
• Approved appointments to six boards and commissions (5-0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026-6 (reappropriation of prior-year funds) (5-0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026-7 (fire programs) (5-0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026-8 (One Ellsworth) (5-0)
• Approved release of redacted Brown Edwards report (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8 pm (motion passed)

Tree Board

The Martinsville Tree Board will meet on April 6, 2026 to consider approval of its meeting minutes and to discuss several agenda items. Topics include the board’s mission statement, a proposed Uptown planting project, and the issue of unavailable tree pits. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of mission statement
• Discussion of Uptown planting
• Discussion of unavailable tree pits

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will discuss a motion to go into a closed session. In the closed session, staff will brief legal counsel on an employment law investigation and on matters protected by attorney‑client privilege. After the closed session, the council will certify the session and take any necessary action.

• Motion to go into closed session
• Closed‑session briefing on employment law investigation
• Closed‑session briefing on attorney‑client privilege concerns
• Certification of closed session
• Take any action resulting from the executive session

The council voted 4‑0 to enter a closed session and later certified that only permitted matters were discussed, approving the certification 5‑0. It then approved a motion, 5‑0, authorizing the City Attorney and City Manager to prepare a forensic‑audit report for consideration at the next council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

• Enter closed session approved (4-0)
• Certification of closed‑session discussion approved (5-0)
• Authorize City Attorney and City Manager to prepare forensic audit report approved (5-0)
• Adjournment motion made at 7:50 PM

CPMT

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to approve funding reports and discuss individual case reviews in closed sessions. The body will also address joint business items including a services gap survey and family satisfaction surveys.

• Review of therapeutic foster care placements with expenditures over $6,500 per month
• Review of cases with expenditures over $7,000 per month
• 2026 CSA Services Gap Survey
• Family Satisfaction Surveys
• Removal of Robin Martin from DSS FAPT as an alternate

The CPMT approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote. The team adopted a new local UR form, approved the 2026 CSA Service Gap Survey update, and removed Robin Martin as a DSS FAPT alternate, all unanimously. A closed session was entered and later reopened, also by unanimous votes. Finally, CSA funding requests were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved 2026 CSA Service Gap Survey update (unanimous vote)
• Removed Robin Martin as DSS FAPT alternate (unanimous vote)
• Entered closed session per Virginia FOIA (unanimous vote)
• Returned to open meeting (unanimous vote)
• Approved CSA funding requests (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will consider several items, including a second‑reading vote on Ordinance 2026‑5 to allocate opioid abatement funds. Public hearings will be held on appropriations ordinances for re‑appropriating prior‑year funds, fire program funding, and the One Ellsworth project. The meeting also includes a joint closed session with the Economic Development Authority to discuss prospective development and legal matters, followed by an open work session presentation on the city’s return on investment.

• Second‑reading vote on Ordinance 2026‑5 (Opioid Abatement Funds)
• Public hearing on Appropriations Ordinance 2026‑6 (re‑appropriation of prior‑year funds)
• Public hearing on Appropriations Ordinance 2026‑7 (fire programs)
• Public hearing on Appropriations Ordinance 2026‑8 (One Ellsworth)
• Joint closed session with Economic Development Authority to discuss prospective economic and housing projects and legal matters

The council entered a closed session, certified its proceedings, and then approved several appropriations ordinances—including Opioid Abatement Funds, reallocation of prior‑year funds, fire program funding, and the One Ellsworth project—each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting and voted to close city buildings for Good Friday. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Entered closed session (motion by Rawls, second by Teague) – approved unanimously (4‑0)
• Certified closed session (motion by Rawls, second by Gravely) – approved 4‑0
• Approved March 10, 2026 City Council meeting minutes – approved 5‑0
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026‑5 (Opioid Abatement Funds) – approved 5‑0
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026‑6 (Reappropriation of prior‑year funds) – approved 5‑0
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026‑7 (Fire Programs) – approved 5‑0
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026‑8 (One Ellsworth) – approved 5‑0
• Approved building closure for Good Friday – approved 5‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss possible recommendations to the City Council regarding the adopted City Refuse Ordinance. It will also continue discussion of draft materials for the Comprehensive Plan update. The commission will prepare an update to present to the City Council.

• Discussion on draft Comprehensive Plan materials
• Discussion on recommendations for the adopted City Refuse Ordinance
• Prepare update to City Council

Transportation Safety Commission

The Transportation Safety Commission approved a purchase of police car seats. It also reviewed residential neighborhood speed‑limit suggestions and received updates on multiple traffic‑sign and roadway issues. The commission discussed sign installations, flashing‑light additions, and a pothole repair.

• Approved purchase of police car seats (23 infant, 13 high‑back booster, 5 booster seats)
• Installation of new traffic signs at the Dollar Tree exit
• Addition of a red flashing light on the Cleveland/Brown stop sign
• Re‑painting of the school crossing sign at Market/Cleveland
• Repair of a large pothole at Rives/Spruce

Youth Advisory Committee

The Martinsville Youth Advisory Committee will meet to plan the 'Tangled' event, discuss community clean-up, and consider a monogram grant. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on March 11, 2026.

• Planning for Tangled event
• Discussion of Community Clean Up
• Consideration of Monogram Grant
• Schedule Group Picture
• Discussions of Sponsorships

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Appropriations Ordinance 2026-5 for opioid abatement funds. The body will also consider zoning amendments, right of way abandonment, and the transfer of property on Sycamore Street.

• Public hearing and first reading of Appropriations Ordinance 2026-5 (Opioid Abatement Funds)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-4 regarding City Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-2 for Right of Way Abandonment
• Proposed conveyance of Housing Authority property at 104 and 106 Sycamore Street to West Piedmont Planning District Commission
• Second reading of Appropriations Ordinance 2026-3

The Martinsville City Council appointed Robert Fincher as the new City Manager by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also certified the closed‑session discussion (4‑0) and approved several ordinances, including Right‑of‑Way abandonment (4‑1), the 2026‑3 appropriations ordinance (5‑0), zoning amendments (2026‑4, 5‑0), and the first reading of the Opioid Abatement Funds appropriations (4‑1). The council approved the conveyance of Housing Authority property at 104 and 106 Sycamore Street to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission (5‑0).

• Appointed Robert Fincher as City Manager (5-0)
• Certified closed‑session matters (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-2 Right of Way abandonment (4-1)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance 2026-3 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-4 zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Appropriations Ordinance 2026-5 Opioid Abatement Funds (4-1)
• Approved conveyance of Housing Authority property at 104 & 106 Sycamore St to West Piedmont Planning District Commission (5-0)

Tree Board

The Martinsville Tree Board will consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Board members will discuss the designated Yard of the Month. The board will also talk about plans for Arbor Day. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion and approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of Yard of the Month
• Discussion of Arbor Day

General

The Martinsville City Tree Board will meet to discuss draft city ordinances prepared with the Green Infrastructure Center. No decisions are noted; the agenda item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of draft city ordinances with the Green Infrastructure Center

CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams will approve their consent agendas, including meeting minutes and CSA pool reimbursement reports. They will review and discuss case expenditures exceeding $6,500 and $7,000 per month in a closed session. The meeting will also vote on CSA funding reports and funding requests, and consider joint business items such as a semi‑annual survey and a Threatt Counseling Group Home rate sheet.

• Approval of consent agenda items – February 4, 2026 meeting minutes and CSA pool reimbursement reports for both Martinsville and Henry County
• Closed‑session review of therapeutic foster care placements and other case expenditures over $6,500/Month and $7,000/Month
• Approval of CSA funding reports
• Approval of CSA funding requests
• Joint new business: semi‑annual survey and Threatt Counseling Group Home rate sheet

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet on February 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Members will discuss potential sponsorships, a social‑media plan, the upcoming Project Hope, and a community clean‑up initiative. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion of sponsorships
• Discussion of a social‑media plan
• Planning for Project Hope
• Discussion of community clean‑up

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for a zoning ordinance codification and an appropriations ordinance. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a facility show cause order and City Manager job applications.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-4 codifying zoning ordinance amendments
• Public hearing for Appropriations Ordinance 2026-3 (First Reading)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-2 regarding Right of Way Abandonment
• Closed session regarding a Facility Show Cause Order
• Closed session regarding applications for the City Manager position

The Martinsville City Council entered a closed session and later certified that only matters permitted by Virginia law were discussed. In the open session the council authorized legal counsel to execute a consent order, approved the meeting minutes, and passed three ordinances—including a zoning amendment, an appropriations bill, and a right‑of‑way abandonment—each by unanimous or near‑unanimous vote.

• Entered closed session (5-0)
• Certified closed‑session matters (5-0)
• Authorized legal counsel to execute Consent Order (5-0)
• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-4 codifying zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-3 appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-2 right‑of‑way abandonment (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Martinsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Chatham Heights Road/Bob Gregory Street. The commission will also review draft amendments to the zoning ordinance that address allowed uses by right and special use permit requirements.

• Public hearing on rezoning request for Chatham Heights Road/Bob Gregory Street
• Review draft amendments to allowed uses by right in zoning districts
• Review draft amendments to special use permit requirements in zoning districts

Transportation Safety Commission

The Transportation Safety Commission reviewed updates on several traffic‑control items, including new signs at the Dollar Tree exit and flashing‑light suggestions at Cleveland/Brown. It considered the City Manager’s request for residential neighborhood speed‑limit recommendations from school bus drivers. The commission also noted maintenance issues such as a blocked site line on Watt St., a large pothole on Rives/Spruce, and line‑painting needs on Mulberry/Rives.

• Dollar Tree Exit: signs to be made and installed for traffic pattern at light
• Cleveland/Brown: suggestion to use a red flashing light on existing stop sign
• Market/Cleveland: school crossing sign repainted; checking on adding a flashing sign
• Commonwealth/Lester St: stop‑light bulb reported out
• Moss/Market St: city to replace damaged reflective, collapsible sign after VDOT declined

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will consider a motion to move into a closed (executive) session to discuss confidential matters, including ongoing courthouse show cause litigation, potential real‑property acquisition, and investment of public funds. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session to certify the closed session, reconsider the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes, and take any necessary actions arising from the executive session before adjourning.

• Motion to enter closed session for confidential litigation and property matters
• Discussion of acquisition of real property for public purpose (2.2‑3711 A3)
• Discussion of investment of public funds where competition is involved (2.2‑3711 A6)
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding courthouse show cause litigation (2.2‑3711 A7)
• Reconsideration of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The council voted 5‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss real‑property acquisition, public‑fund investment, and litigation matters. A subsequent vote of 4‑1 certified that only those matters were discussed. The council reviewed the November 12, 2025 minutes and considered any necessary actions, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

• Approved entry into closed session (5-0 vote)
• Certified closed‑session discussion (4-1 vote)
• Discussed and reconsidered Nov 12, 2025 minutes – no action taken
• Considered any necessary action from executive session – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Vice Mayor Lawson)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will hold an election to fill its leadership roles. The meeting will also discuss administrative functions, the charter, sponsorship planning for rides or trips, Project Hope planning, and possible future projects and events. No decisions beyond the election are indicated.

• Election of committee positions
• Discussion of administrative functions
• Further discussion of the charter
• Planning sponsorships for rides/trips
• Planning for Project Hope and future projects

General

The Martinsville City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2026 in the Tree Board room of the municipal building. The agenda includes a discussion with GIC about new opportunities made possible through GIC’s recently acquired funding. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the discussion.

• Discussion with GIC regarding new opportunities made possible through GIC’s recently acquired funding

The meeting noted an extra $1,000 from the VDOF Educational Tree grant, with the condition that purchases be ordered through GIC. Attendees were asked to obtain Public Works' commitment for tree‑related activities and to complete several preparatory tasks by next Wednesday, including selecting a nursery and surveying street tree pits.

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan update and a regular session to approve appropriations, minutes, and a right-of-way abandonment ordinance.

• Work session on Comprehensive Plan update with Berkley Group
• Approval of November 12, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 2026-1 on Second Reading
• Public hearing for Right of Way Abandonment and Ordinance No. 2026-2
• Electric Department Update

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to introduce a new member and approve previous minutes. The board will discuss potential activities for 2026 and a possible project partnership with the YMCA.

• Discussion of 2026 Tree Board activities
• Discussion of a potential YMCA partnership project

The board formally approved the minutes from the January meeting. Members introduced a new board member and discussed potential 2026 activities, including a tree palette, Arbor Day planting, and a YMCA partnership, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved January minutes

Economic Development Authority

CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team will consider agenda items such as approving consent agendas, reviewing old and new business, and renewing a contract with Progressive Health Systems for autism services. The meeting also includes closed‑session case reviews and approval of CSA funding reports and requests. Additional items involve adding alternates and a request to add Piedmont United Family Services as a private FAPT provider.

• Approve consent agenda items: December 18, 2025 meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• Add Sarah Rodriguez (Accounting Specialist) as a CPMT alternate for Martinsville
• Renew contract with Progressive Health Systems (PHS Autism)
• Approve CSA funding reports and funding requests
• Add Piedmont United Family Services as a private provider for FAPT meetings

The Community Policy and Management Team approved several items by unanimous vote, including adding Sarah Rodriquez and Robin Martin as alternates. The team renewed the contract with Progressive Health Systems for autism services and approved local policy changes, updated IFSP and UR documents, and the FY27 866 budget, which remains $18,000. CSA funding requests were also approved.

• Added Sarah Rodriquez as CPMT alternate (unanimous)
• Added Robin Martin as DSS FAPT alternate (unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Progressive Health Systems (PHS Autism) (unanimous)
• Approved local policy changes (unanimous)
• Approved updated IFSP (unanimous)
• Approved updated UR (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 866 budget, unchanged at $18,000 (unanimous)
• Approved CSA funding requests (unanimous)

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

The Martinsville City Council will hold a closed session to discuss board appointments, followed by a work session on animal shelter options. The regular session includes public hearings on appropriations and right-of-way abandonment, as well as second readings for an E-911 appropriation ordinance and First Piedmont Refuse Fees.

• Discuss Options for Animal Shelter
• Proclamation Honoring Johnathan Cox as Officer of the Year 2025
• Proclamation Honoring the Life of Charlie Holland
• Public Hearing for and Discuss and Consider Appropriations
• Public Hearing for Request for Right of Way Abandonment

City Council

The council will discuss a motion to enter a closed session to review legal briefings about the City Manager position and a related investigation. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session at 6:00 p.m., take any necessary actions resulting from the closed session, and adjourn.

• Consider motion to enter closed session for City Manager investigation
• Closed session discussion of legal briefing regarding City Manager position
• Return to open session at 6:00 p.m.
• Take any action resulting from closed session
• Adjourn meeting

General

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review minutes, discuss a dual-brand hotel project, and receive updates on the 51 Lester development and housing initiatives.

• Review and approval of December 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Commonwealth Dual-Brand Hotel Development and property transfer
• Status update on 51 Lester project, including deposit received and stabilization work
• Update on Martinsville Land Acquisition for Single Family Housing Initiative
• Review of EDA Property and Disposition Policy for board approval

Tree Board

The Martinsville Tree Board will meet on Jan. 5, 2026 to consider several items. The board will discuss a budget proposal for fiscal year 2026‑27, explore grant opportunities, and review goals and priorities for the coming year. Additional topics include participation in the VMNH Bugfest, a presentation to City Council, and a review of the Boards and Commissions Manual.

• Discuss budget proposal for FY 26‑27
• Discuss grant opportunities
• Discuss invitation to participate in VMNH Bugfest
• Discuss participation in FastTrack
• Review and acknowledge Boards and Commissions Manual