Suzie Lipps

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

A potential $1.4 million revenue gap that must be replaced through a new county EMS tax or other means.

TIF revenue and No Pass Through decision

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

Sewer Bill Adjustments

Denying the credit saves utility customers $654.21 that would otherwise be absorbed.

TIF district additions deferred to June

Could grow future TIF revenue from new commercial development.

Anti-monotony standard for subdivisions

None directly assessed at this meeting.

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 board member pay; Board of Works goes from about $11,000/year total to $350 per member per month.

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 project will cost the city $47,277.60.

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

Private building improvements downtown; costs not disclosed.

Traffic study at Ohio and Ruth Rusie Drive

Estimated cost about $25,000; commission agreed to gather more pricing information before committing.

2025 Annual Report on TIF spending and projects

TIF dollars captured from rising property values in redevelopment areas are tracked here, but specific March figures aren't available.

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.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

The apparent low bid is $1,073,000 from Case Constructing.

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

No direct cost to the city this month; nonprofit status opens grant funding for theatre operations.

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)

approve the minutes as written

Approve