East Central Reporter

City of Martinsville City Council met Oct. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Alderman Roll Call:

Chris Davidson

Jacob Hammond

Ashley Wilhoit

Bob Lovell

Shane Pendleton

Chris Perry

Attendance: Mayor Herman Davidson, Clerk- Christy Perisho, City Attorney Richard Bernardoni

Visitors: Dan Kibler-Marshall Advocate, Sheena Hammond, Todd Shaffner, Ethan Brewer

Meeting called to order by Mayor Davidson at 7:00 PM.

Prayer by Bob Lovell, and all in attendance recited Pledge of Allegiance.

Todd Shaffner addressed council to invite all to Gas Emergency Responder Meeting.

--Motion by C. Davidson, 2nd by C. Perry to approve October 11, meeting minutes.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes          Wilhoit Yes

--Motion by C. Davidson, 2nd by A. Wilhoit to approve current bill list.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes          Wilhoit Yes

--Action regarding treasurer report- Tabled.

--Motion by A. Wilhoit, 2nd by J. Hammond to approve Ordinance 2023-10-2 and changes to 1, 12, & 13.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes          Wilhoit Yes

Sheena addressed council regarding collector pay.

--Action regarding pay for Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Council – Tabled.

--Motion by S. Pendleton, 2nd by R. Lovell to approve additional charges to gas building roof replacement.

Record Vote:

Davidson No      Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes          Wilhoit Yes

--Motion by J. Hammond, 2nd by A. Wilhoit to approve charges for server, up to $3,500.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes          Wilhoit Yes

--Motion by R. Lovell, 2nd by J. Hammond to move to Closed Session, 7:43 PM.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes          Wilhoit Yes

-Executive session closed 8:51 PM.

--Motion by A. Wilhoit, 2nd by R. Lovell to approve

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Abstain

Lovell Yes          Wilhoit Yes

--Motion by C. Davidson, 2nd by C. Perry to close meeting.

Meeting closed 9:28 PM

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