City of Martinsville City Council met Jan. 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
*The meeting was called to order by Mayor Davidson. Alderman Lovell led us in prayer. All in attendance recited the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Roll call was answered by the following council members and elected officials: Chris Davidson, Chris Perry, John Skinner, Melinda Lovell, Troy Propst, and Preston Rukes. Also, in attendance were Mayor Herman Davidson, Treasurer Terri Connelly, and Attorney Richard Bernardoni. Clerk Jana Akers was absent. Employees and citizens in attendance are attached to the back of the minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
-Dan Kibler thanked council for all they do for the community
-Motion by J Skinner 2nd by C Davidson for approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes as presented Upon roll call vote all alderman present voted for the motion (6)
-Motion by M Lovell 2nd by T Propst on approval of December 2021 Treasurer’s report as presented. Upon roll call vote all alderman present voted for the motion (6)
-Motion by P Rukes 2nd by C Perry on December 2021 bills payable January 2022
Upon roll call vote all alderman present voted for the motion (6)
*Christmas lights C Davidson spoke about going to Menards to get items
-Motion by T Propst 2nd by J Skinner for revising the purchase of the Chevrolet Pickup from J&K Mitchell in the amount of $43,733 up to but not to exceed $45,000
Upon roll call vote all alderman present voted for the motion (6)
-Motion by C Davidson 2nd by C Perry for executive session at 7:28 pm to discuss real estate Upon roll call vote all alderman present voted for the motion (6)
-Motion by Chris P 2nd by P Rukes to go back into open session at 7:42 pm
Upon roll call vote all alderman present voted for the motion (6)
-Norma Calvert did a presentation on the Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure Schedule on Thursday April 21, 2022 until Saturday April 23, 2022—for further information see flyer
Council Comments:
Officer Slater:
-New police unit is in Terre Haute having the light bar from police truck installed. The current light bar has water in it, needs to get price on new light bar
C Davidson:
-Would like to have the way changed of approval of holidays, sick days, personal days, and vacation days
J Skinner:
-possibly purchase portable garage for coverage of city vehicles and/or equipment.
P Rukes:
-questioned the status of the culvert out by Ready Mix
Mayor Davidson:
-ladies auxiliary interested in replacing the Eagle at the Veteran’s Park
-work has started on removing the old water tower
*Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:12 pm made by C Davidson 2nd by C Perry
http://martinsvilleil.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112-city-council-minutes.pdf
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