East Central Reporter

City of Martinsville City Council met July 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Alderman Roll Call:

Chris Davidson

Jacob Hammond

Bob Lovell

Shane Pendleton

Chris Perry

Ashley Wilhoit

Attendance: Mayor Herman Davidson, Clerk- Sheena Hammond, Dan Kibler-Marshall Advocate, Ryan Jones, Ryan Slater, Jordan Wilhoit, Jordon Perisho, Kevin Spencer

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

Prayer: Bob Lovell

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Public Comment: Kevin Spencer addressed the council regarding what he referred to as “tent city” on the corner of Clay and Union streets. He asked what could be done. The chief of police and attorney are collaborating on resolutions to the issue.

Motion by A. Wilhoit, 2nd by C. Perry, to approve the previous meeting minutes.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes           Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

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

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes           Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by J. Hammond, 2nd by A. Wilhoit, to deny the request of Jordon Perisho for a re-hearing.

Record Vote:

Davidson No      Pendleton No

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes           Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by C. Davidson, 2nd by C. Perry, to approve conducting an income survey.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes           Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by C. Davidson, 2nd by A. Wilhoit, to approve Sheena Hammond and Melinda Lovell obtaining IL Notary Commission.

Record Vote:

Davidson Yes    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes           Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes           Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

OTHER:

Mayor Davidson

● Discussed upcoming election dates.

● The city will be using a new grant writer for an upcoming grant.

Davidson

● Asked for an update on the sidewalk going to Dollar General.

Lovell

● Alley behind community center is in rough shape.

Wilhoit

● Proposed hiring an ordinance officer.

Slater

● Quicket software has been slow rolling out.

● Needs new internet for mobile computers.

Dan Kibler

● City has been experiencing email outages due to authentication updates.

Attorney Bernardoni

● Addressed solicitors ordinance and leaving permitting permission at City Clerk level with the exception of an appeal.

Clerk

● FOIA requests received by Jordon Perisho, OpenTheBooks and Kayse Hays.

● Structure at 615 S. York St built on city easement.

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

Meeting adjourned 7:59 PM

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