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Ann Miller

Councilor At Large2024-01-01–2027-12-01; month-level start: January 2024 derived from the November 7, 2023 municipal election (WFYI 'Morgan County 2023 Election Results') and a four-year term; statute text on take-office date not read; month-level end: December 2027 per the Morgan County Election Division page 'City & Towns Elected Officials' (Martinsville 2027)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
1:58
Avg per meeting
0:24
Segments
49

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Apr 2026[54]

Maple Hills subdivision rezone (159 lots on SR 252/44)

Homes expected to start around $215,000-$275,000 with averages near $325,000, adding to the city's housing stock and property tax base.

critical↑Jan 2026[28]

City Financial Health Report

Record building fee revenue of $191,547 in 2025; roughly $25,000 spent on the January snowstorm response.

high→Mar 2026[25]

TIF revenue and No Pass Through decision

Balances rose to about $304,208 and $579,262 in the TIF funds after the first disbursement.

high→Jan 2026[25]

TIF district additions deferred to June

Expanding the TIF district would capture more tax increment for redevelopment, affecting the tax base shared with other taxing units.

medium↑Aug 2026[23]

Anti-monotony standard for subdivisions

None directly assessed at this meeting.

medium↑Jan 2026[23]

Sewer Bill Adjustments

About $5,691 in sewer charges forgiven across ten properties — a small hit to utility revenue.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Street paving project bids

The city is paying $114,390 in cash from the stormwater fund.

high↓Jul 2026[21]

North Sycamore Street parking and pedestrian safety

Modest costs for signage and possible curb painting, not yet estimated.

high→Feb 2026[21]

2027 Salary Ordinances

Raises hourly pay for city clerk positions across multiple departments, paid from city funds including the general fund and utilities.

medium↑Jun 2026[20]

Trick-or-Treating Street Closures

Minimal — the city would supply barricade requirements while volunteers handle traffic control.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Zoning hearing covering HEA 1001

Potential loss of local regulatory fee revenue if statutory deadlines for permit issuance are not met.

medium↑May 2026[19]

Legendary Hills Lift Station Bids

The lone bid is $47,277.60, plus future generator spending planned for major lift stations.

high↑Mar 2026[19]

2025 Annual Report on TIF spending and projects

The theater carries no debt, but the RDC's cash reserves are now low after expenditures exceeded revenues.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The parks operating budget hit $971,278 in 2025 but is still below national benchmarks per acre and per person, and big-ticket fixes will need phased funding.

medium↑Jan 2026[18]

Historic downtown building remodel and business signage

The projects bring private renovation investment to downtown buildings, including rescue of a structurally compromised Morgan Street building.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Traffic study at Ohio and Ruth Rusie Drive

$3,900 of redevelopment funds.

critical↓Jun 2026[17]

2027 City Budget

Total proposed spending is about $12.9 million in revenue against lower expenditures, with a plan to start saving cash each year.

high↓Jan 2026[17]

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

Potential ~$38,000 replacement cost, deferred for now.

high↓Jul 2026[17]

Park maintenance equipment and pond conditions

Cost unknown until contractors bid, but it's expected to be expensive enough to require a City Council appropriation.

high↑Apr 2026[17]

M.E.T. theatre management transfer to Arts Council

The commission is moving $75,000 of TIF/RDC money to the theater for equipment and operating costs.

Decisions during term (340)

Recorded while Miller was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabledOct 27, 2026

Table Subdivision Ordinance Review

approvedOct 27, 2026

Adjourn Meeting

approvedunanimousOct 27, 2026

Approval of September 29, 2026 meeting minutes with one correction

approvedunanimousOct 27, 2026

Ratification of contingent sign approval — Docket No. PC 26022 (10 W. Washington St., Wades)

approvedunanimousOct 27, 2026

Docket No. PC 26025 — Historic Downtown District sign — 23 E. Washington St., Artesian Group LLC / RootFolk Society

approved2-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of October 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved2-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of Claims

approved2-0Oct 26, 2026

Sewer Adjustment Applications

approved2-0Oct 26, 2026

Downtown Martinsville Paving Agreement

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Claims approval

denied2-4Oct 26, 2026

Ordinance 2026-1921 — Maple Hills PUD (third reading)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Purchase agreement for 489 East Walnut Street

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Resolution 2026-0726 — refreshments and light meals policy

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Resolution 2026-0727 — council meeting procedures

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Resolution 2026-0728 — ethics, accountability and compliance

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Resolution 2026-0729 — nepotism and conflicts of interest

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Consideration of the Tuesday, October 23, 2026, Common Council Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Consideration of Resolution 2026-0727 - Council Meeting Procedures

approvedOct 14, 2026

Approval of October 2026 claims and appropriations

Voting record (18)

0 yes10 no8 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

AbstainedOct 13, 2026

Approve

AbstainedOct 13, 2026

Approve

AbstainedOct 13, 2026

Approval of September 28, 2026 Executive Session Minutes

AbstainedOct 13, 2026

Approval of September 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

AbstainedJul 28, 2026

Adoption of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes

She was not present at the June 23 meeting being approved.

AbstainedJul 13, 2026

approve the minutes as written

Voted noJun 8, 2026

Approve

Voted noJun 8, 2026

Ordinance 2026-1917 — Rezoning, Southeast Corner of Ohio and South Streets

Concern that drivers turning into the neighboring business's turn lane could be struck by vehicles pulling out expecting credit-union traffic.

Voted noApr 28, 2026

recommend to the City Council for approval the Sign Ordinance with changes on Pages 8 and 12

Voted noApr 28, 2026

Sign Ordinance forwarded to City Council with changes, 9-1

She believes the ordinance targets a local sign company and infringes on its ability to make a living.

AbstainedFeb 23, 2026

approve the minutes as presented

AbstainedFeb 23, 2026

Approval of February 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted noJan 27, 2026

approve PC#26001

Voted noJan 27, 2026

approve PC#25017 contingent on review by the engineer, Troy Swan

Voted noJan 27, 2026

approve PC#26002

Voted noJan 27, 2026

PC 25017 — Artesian Place PUD Final Detail Plans

Wants the daycare and townhomes built and financed first, with the Habitat homes to come back later.

Voted noJan 27, 2026

PC 26001 — Sign Approval, 171 N. Main Street

Believes petitioners should appear in person to present their requests.

Voted noJan 27, 2026

PC 26002 — Sign Approval, 50 N. Main Street

Believes petitioners should appear in person to present their requests.