City of Martinsville City Council met Jan. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Roll call was answered by the following council members and elected officials: Chris Davidson, Melinda Lovell,Troy Propst and John Skinner with David Doran and Mike Cribelar absent. Also in attendance were Mayor HermanDavidson and Clerk Marlene Wilhoit with Treasurer Melinda Owen absent. Employees and citizens in attendance are attached to the back of the minutes.
** No Treasurer’s report was presented and concern was issued by council as to status of her resignation, if something could be done to get the reports monthly on time.
**Motion by T Propst 2nd by J Skinner to approve December 2018 bills payable in January 2019 in the amount of$82,472.10.
Upon roll call all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
Public Act 100-0970 added a new section to the Police and Community Relations Improvement Act requiring each law enforcement agency (the police department) to adopt a policy involving officer-involved shootings. A resolution was presented modifying the Martinsville Police Department policy manual to add Section 603A, making the policy manual compliant with the Public Act.
**Motion by C Davidson 2nd by J Skinner to approve Resolution R2019-1-1 titled: “A Resolution ConcerningOfficer-Involved Shootings.”
Upon roll call all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
Nancy Smitley representing the Clark County Enterprise Zone was present requesting another addition of territory to the Enterprise Zone. This was from Randy & Cindy Williams whom live northwest of Marshall and are planning to build a venue large enough to host gatherings and events allowing for local individuals and businesses to have events in Clark County, versus leaving the county or state. Nancy asked for approval for an updated intergovernmental agreement and for an ordinance to add territory to the Clark County Enterprise Zone.
**Motion by C Davidson 2nd by J Skinner to approve the tenth agreement to amend the Clark County Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement.
Upon roll call all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
**Motion by J Skinner 2nd by T Propst to approve Ordinance #2019-1-1 titled, “An Ordinance to Add Territory To The Clark County Enterprise Zone.”
Upon roll call all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
The enterprise zone will need to update their application in 2019. It will be prepared by the City of Marshall and then the cost will be invoiced among the different entities. The Cities cost could be around $3,500.00.
**Motion by J Skinner 2nd by C Davidson to approve the following names to the 2019 Summer Recreation Committee: Josh Parcel, Michael Zachary, Paige Higginbotham, Trent Maxwell, Taylor Manuel and Patty Hollingsworth.
Upon roll call all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chris Davidson said he has given questionnaires to businesses concerning economic development and when he gets them back he will call an economic development committee meeting to discuss and to map out the territory for Martinsville’s enterprise zone.
With no other Public Comments:
**Motion by T Propst 2nd by M Lovell to adjourn meeting @ 7:15PM.
Upon roll call all council members present voted for the motion. (4)
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