Martinsville city public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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