Common Council Meeting Minutes – April 10, 2023

Common Council, News

Mayor Costin called the meeting Martinsville Common Council to order on Monday, April 10, 2023. Mack Porter, Executive Assistant to Mayor Costin led the prayer. Mayor Costin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ATTENDANCE

THOSE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

  • Kenny Costin, Mayor
  • Phil Deckard, District 1
  • Ben Mahan, District 2
  • Josh Ferran, District 3
  • Suzie Lipps, District 4
  • Phil Deckard II, District 5
  • Ann Miller, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • Jim Wisco, Councilman-at-Large
  • Dale Coffey, City Attorney
  • Rebecca Tumey, Clerk – Treasurer
  • Ben Merida, Deputy Clerk

A quorum was present.

Councilwoman Suzie Lipps was absent.

MINUTES

Mayor Costin presented the Minutes of Monday March 27, 2023.  A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard Sr. Councilman Phil Deckard II seconded the motion.  The motion passed 6-0.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS

Mayor Costin reminded everyone of the city’s alert system: text Martinsville to 78015. Mayor Costin thanked all those that assisted with the clean – up after the recent storms.  Mayor Costin congratulated Kayanna Traylor of Martinsville, she is expected to be picked during the WNBA drafts. 

STAFF REPORT

Park Superintendent Stan Wilson – Distributed information regarding Venue Events, Park Events, Pool News and other news.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution 2023-0038 / Adoption of Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan – City Attorney Dale Coffey presented the resolution.  A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilwoman Ann Miller.  Seconding the motion was Councilman Ben Mahan.  The motion passed 6-0.

CLAIMS

Mayor Costin presented the Claims. A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard II.  Councilwoman Ann Miller seconded the motion.  The motion passed 6-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Resident Donna Burkhart commended the city for the swift clean – up following recent storms.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mayor Costin declared the meeting adjourned.