The Martinsville Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Tom Williams at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Martinsville, IN.
ROLL CALL:
Those members present were:
- David Arnold
- Katie Barnard
- Gary Carrell
- Melanie Foley
- Rick Heacock
- Ben Rawlins
- Marilyn Siderewicz, Secretary
- Tom Williams, Chairman
Absent:
- Kevin Coryell
- Ann Miller
- Troy Swan
Also present:
- Dale Coffey, Attorney
- Bob Strader, Building Inspector
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES DATED: June 22, 2021, and July 27, 2021
MOTION: A motion was made by Melanie Foley to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2021, Meeting. David Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
MOTION: A motion was made by Melanie Foley to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2021, Meeting. Ben Rawlins seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
SWEARING IN OF NEW PLAN COMMISSION BOARD MEMBER:
Martinsville Mayor Kenny Costin swore in Rick Heacock as a new member to the Board of the Plan Commission. (This was necessitated by Member Jacob Kaufman moving out of the district.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
- Docket #PC21012: Request to vacate and replat 2 lots in the Robert Martindale’s First Subdivision. Owner: Martinsville Baptist Tabernacle; Rodric Bray, Attorney.
PARCEL NUMBER ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION
55-13-09-165-005.000-021 609 Virginia St. Lot 51 Robert Martindale’s 1st Sub.
55-13-09-165-004.000-021 639 Virginia St. Lot 52 Robert Martindale’s lst Sub.
Attorney Rodric Bray made the presentation to the Plan Commission. He stated that the Martinsville Baptist Tabernacle, Inc., was petitioning for Partial Vacation of Plat and Replat concerning 609 Virginia Street and 639 Virginia Street, and replat of these properties along with the real estate located at 2189 Burton Lane, Martinsville, IN. A drawing of the area was distributed to the commission board.
Attorney Bray further stated that this would allow the ministry to work more effectively. The school is growing and they need additional space.
REMONSTRATORS:
None.
MOTION:
A motion was made by Melanie Foley to approve the request to vacate and replat Lots 51 and 52 in the Robert Martindale’s First Subdivision, as requested by the Martinsville Baptist Tabernacle. Ben Rawlins seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
NEXT MEETING:
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Martinsville Plan Commission will be at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion made by Ben Rawlins, seconded by Melanie Foley, and passed unanimously.
