Ben Mahan

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.

City Financial Health Report

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

TIF revenue and No Pass Through decision

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

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.

Anti-monotony standard for subdivisions

None directly assessed at this meeting.

Sewer Bill Adjustments

Total adjustments of $3,631.36 in forgone sewer revenue.

Street paving project bids

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

North Sycamore Street parking and pedestrian safety

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

2027 Salary Ordinances

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

Trick-or-Treating Street Closures

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

Zoning hearing covering HEA 1001

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

Legendary Hills Lift Station Bids

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

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.

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.

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.

Traffic study at Ohio and Ruth Rusie Drive

$3,900 of redevelopment funds.

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.

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.

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.

Flock Camera Agreement

Renewing the contract would cost the city about $18,000 a year.

Table Subdivision Ordinance Review

Adjourn Meeting

Approval of September 29, 2026 meeting minutes with one correction

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

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

Approval of October 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approval of Claims

Sewer Adjustment Applications

Downtown Martinsville Paving Agreement

Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Claims approval

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

Purchase agreement for 489 East Walnut Street

Resolution 2026-0726 — refreshments and light meals policy

Resolution 2026-0727 — council meeting procedures

Resolution 2026-0728 — ethics, accountability and compliance

Resolution 2026-0729 — nepotism and conflicts of interest

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

Consideration of Resolution 2026-0727 - Council Meeting Procedures

Approval of October 2026 claims and appropriations

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