East Central Reporter

City of Martinsville City Council met Nov. 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Alderman Roll Call:

Chris Davidson - Absent

Jacob Hammond

Bob Lovell

Shane Pendleton

Chris Perry

Ashley Wilhoit

Attendance: Terri Connelly-City Treasurer, Caitlin Dill-City Clerk, Dan Kibler-Marshall Advocate.

Meeting called to order by Mayor Lovell at 7 PM.

Prayer: Bob Lovell

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Public Comments:

Dan Kibler wanted to thank the council for everything they do on behalf of him and the paper.

--Motion by S Pendleton, 2nd by C Perry, to approve the previous meeting minutes for 11/13/2024. 

Record Vote:

Davidson Absent    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes               Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes               Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by A Wilhoit, 2nd by C Perry, to approve the Bill list presented.

Record Vote:

Davidson Absent    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes               Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes               Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by A Wilhoit, 2nd by J Hammond, to match CDBG Grant 1%.

Record Vote:

Davidson Absent    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes               Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes               Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by A Wilhoit, 2nd by C Perry, to approve Grant Resolution.

Record Vote:

Davidson Absent    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes               Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes               Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by J Hammond, 2nd by A Wilhoit, to approve Christmas Bonus for FT and PT City employees. Record Vote:

Davidson Absent    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes               Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes               Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

--Motion by A Wilhoit, 2nd by J Hammond, to approve Tax Levy.

Record Vote:

Davidson Absent    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes               Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes               Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion Carried

OTHER:

Lovell:

● Clark County doesn’t have a safe and adequate place to take homeless people, the nearest being Charleston, Terre Haute, or Robinson. He will be visiting Matthew 25 in Charleston to learn more about how they operate. Right now there are approximately 10 homeless people in town needing assistance.

Hammond:

● Toledo Street will need repair fixing many potholes throughout the street.

Pendleton:

● The holes in the newly poured concrete for the Pickleball court will need protection from precipitation.

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

Record Vote:

Davidson Absent    Pendleton Yes

Perry Yes               Hammond Yes

Lovell Yes               Wilhoit Yes

Mayor

Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 7:47 PM.

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