Mayor Costin called the meeting Martinsville Common Council to order on Monday, April 24, 2023. Pastor Jeff Floyd of M1 Church of the Nazarene 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.
Clerk – Treasurer Rebecca J. Tumey was absent.
MINUTES
Mayor Costin presented the Minutes of Monday April 10, 2023. A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard Sr. Councilwoman Ann Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Costin thanked Stanley Towing and Foley Tree Service for helping with the storm clean-up.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Natalie Coffin and Diane Jennings, of the Democratic Party, presented the City with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Capstone Project Final Report Summary Presentation
Faryal Sharif presented the results of the Capstone Project.
Mayor Costin recessed the Council meeting for two Public Hearings.
Public Hearings
Martinsville Stormwater Project – presented by Victoria Eckert of American Resource association. Mayor Costin called three times for Public Comment. Hearing none, the Public Hearing was closed.
Petition to Vacate Public Ways – Presented by County Commissioner Bryan Collier. Mayor Costin called three times for Public Comment. Hearing none, the Public Hearing was closed.
Mayor Costin reconvened the Council meeting.
Unfinished Business
Resolution 2023-0038 / Adoption of Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan – – City Attorney Dale Coffey reminded the Council this is the second reading and action could occur. A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard II. Councilwoman Ann Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 2023-0052 / Vacate of Public Ways – A motion to suspend the rules and take to action tonight was made by Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. Councilwoman Ann Miller second the motion. The motion passed unanimously. A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. Councilman Jim Wisco seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
Compliance Statement of Benefits – Tax Abatements: Morgan County Economic Commission Director, Mike Dellinger presented the proposed abatements.
96 E. Morgan Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilman Phil Deckard Sr. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
60 S. Jefferson Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
240 N. Jefferson Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
210 N. Jefferson Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Ann Miller. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
21 N. Jefferson Street- A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Ann Miller. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
27 N. Jefferson Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilman Phil Deckard Sr. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
23-29, 39 E. Washington Street and 41-43 S. Main Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
10 -18 E. Morgan Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilman Phil Deckard Sr. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
38-40 N. Main Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Ann Miller. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
88-90 N. Main Street – – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
154 N. Main Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
128-142 N. Main Street – – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
66 E. Morgan Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Ann Miller. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
78 E. Morgan Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
171 N. Main Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Ann Miller. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
72 E. Morgan Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
88 E. Morgan Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
152 N. Main Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Suzie Lipps. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
78 N. Main Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilwoman Ann Miller. The motion passed 6-0-1. Councilman Jim Wisco abstained.
CLAIMS
Mayor Costin presented the Claims. A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard II. Councilman Jim Wisco seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
Council Comments – There were several compliments to the Capstone Group.
Public Comments – None
Announcements – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Costin declared the meeting adjourned.
