Mayor Costin called the meeting Martinsville Common Council to order on Monday, July 2, 2023. Pastor John Maples of First Baptist Church 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
- Jim Wisco, Councilman-at-Large
- Dale Coffey, City Attorney
- Rebecca Tumey, Clerk – Treasurer
- Ben Merida, Deputy Clerk
Councilwoman Ann Miller was absent.
A quorum was present.
MINUTES
Mayor Costin presented the Minutes of Monday July 10, 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 announced Deputy Clerk Ben Merida will be hosting a “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” build soon.
NEW BUSINESS
Mike Dellinger, Executive Director of the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation gave a county-wide update.
Annual Compliance Statement / Historical Morgan County Jail, 110 W. Washington Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard II. Seconding the motion was Councilman Jim Wisco. The motion passed 6-0.
Annual Compliance Statement / Kivett’s Building / 110 N. Main Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard II. Councilwoman Suzie Lipps seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Annual Compliance Statement / Martinsville Sanitarium / 265 W. Harrison Street – A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Phil Deckard II. Councilman Deckard Sr. seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.
CLAIMS
Mayor Costin presented the Claims. A motion to accept and allow was made by Councilman Jim Wisco. Councilman Phil Deckard II seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Citizen John Badger, 840 S. Mulberry Street, reminded everyone this weekend is Artie Fest.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Costin declared the meeting adjourned.
