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Council members considered two salary approaches for the court clerk/court reporter position: a flat hourly rate and a range. City legal counsel and the judge’s office presented options and said the judge’s staff would accept either a $25 flat rate or a range. \"We would be content with the range. We would also be content with a flat rate at 25, provided that our full time person now would be entitled to that same raise increase in January as anyone else,\" a city court staff member said.

After discussion about hours, benefits and parity with other city clerks, the council amended and approved ordinance 2025‑1901 with a fixed $25 hourly rate for the full‑time city court clerk role and retained a range for the part‑time clerk role. The council took a roll‑call vote on the ordinance and recorded six yays and zero nays: John Badger, Bill Deckard Sr., Bill Deckard II, Josh Farren, Susie Lipps and Anne Miller.

On a related item, the council approved resolution 2025‑0713 to pay the permanent pro tem judge of Martinsville City Court the regular salary of the elected judge with an effective date of June 1, 2025; the motion passed unanimously on roll call (6–0).

Council discussion also addressed operational details: the judge’s office proposed daily hours (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for the clerk but council members expressed a preference to align court clerk hours with city hall (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for public access. The judge’s office said it might revisit job title and formalize a judicial assistant role later; if that occurs the city would need to register a new title with PERF (the public employee retirement fund) to provide benefits.

Taper: The ordinance and resolution are effective immediately; council and the judge’s office said they will revisit job title and compensation during the next salary-ordinance cycle if needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 28, 2025 - Board of Works and Common Council Meetings - Martinsville, IN","oneSentenceSummary","The Martinsville Common Council approved amended ordinance 2025‑1901 setting a $25 hourly rate for the city court clerk position (with a separate part‑time range preserved) and unanimously approved resolution 2025‑0713 to pay the permanent pro tem judge the elected judge’s salary effective June 1, 2025.","taxTitle","Martinsville City, Morgan County, Indiana","taxId",63770,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6152544,"Martinsville signs one‑year compliance contract and approves $155,200 carbon exchange; IDEM to reimburse cost",735,1032000,1767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5498113-189b7e22d75d141c4a44290ed6689e50&start=1032&end=1767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5498113-189b7e22d75d141c4a44290ed6689e50/thumbnail_1032000.jpg","/articles/6152544/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Martinsville-signs-oneyear-compliance-contract-and-approves-155200-carbon-exchange-IDEM-to-reimburse-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152544-2530d053864d6bb367a7d4450af3d036/orig.mp4?Expires=1775214727&Signature=Is6tIm0ea9LGt6iPp3cpy3RituAHQjcCd9msMk0eqDo7Kp3I5ccHu3hLpAIDUKmyIbCRTe1Guf7kYBIV5uK4d1NCynuG27NmFQgOiHWEpsjauVP-AEji6O1rFmsP3mJPQT80k0Ug70-eoLmCF-huKP2fdgkBugRhT11Cqr8U6tDnY7VWINLOv-5e7vgrw-RRhibxzc3toCFJ9ddtWdNhbNsjpAqzCNhK2owIgaoCGFINy5Qq-0KLpXvQIH07bbNjyECBJqT0k7N5X6GrYkq~3ZOcGZ4HaVX9fJ6HYS5KSsj6ItOoG6blOCI-DpgNzty3u-mx8XlL4IR9v3cT0whBMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Martinsville Board of Works and Safety approved two water‑utility actions Monday: a one‑year, $20,744 renewal with 120 Water for water quality compliance services, and a $155,200 purchase for a granular activated carbon exchange at the city’s water filtration plant that the city expects to be reimbursed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).

Public works staff described the 120 Water contract as a centralized, cloud‑based platform that helps the city manage service line inventories, sampling programs, communications and required submissions to state regulators. \"They provide our water utility with a centralized platform and services to manage all aspects of water quality compliance. This helps us with IDEM and EPA,\" the presenting staff member said. The board voted to approve the one‑year agreement in the amount of $20,744.

On the carbon exchange, staff explained the plant uses four granular activated carbon units to remove PCE and similar contaminants; carbon typically lasts 18 to 24 months. Staff said the most recent exchange cost has risen to about $155,200. \"The mayor was able to negotiate with the EPA and IDEM, and IDEM has agreed to cover the cost. We pay the $155,200, and they'll reimburse us from this time on,\" the presenter said. Staff said reimbursement will come through IDEM after the agency inspects and approves the work; staff estimated the reimbursement process could take roughly 90 days.

The board approved the Calgon purchase and directed that, once the reimbursement arrives, the city will hold those funds in a separate account to smooth cash flow for future exchanges. Staff described ongoing monitoring of carbon life and said they will notify IDEM if an exchange becomes necessary earlier than planned.

Background: the filtration plant was installed in 2005 and treats water from the city’s wells through the activated carbon system. The city has previously negotiated reimbursements and inspected the plant with IDEM and the EPA as part of a long regulatory process related to contamination remediation. The board approved both items by voice vote.","The Board approved a one‑year, $20,744 renewal with 120 Water for water quality compliance software and services and approved a $155,200 Calgon carbon exchange for the city's water filtration plant; officials said IDEM will reimburse the carbon cost after inspection and approvals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6152549,"Martinsville board orders crosswalk and 20‑foot no‑parking zone after visibility complaints at Main and Harrison",381,421000,802000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5498113-189b7e22d75d141c4a44290ed6689e50&start=421&end=802","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5498113-189b7e22d75d141c4a44290ed6689e50/thumbnail_421000.jpg","/articles/6152549/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Martinsville-board-orders-crosswalk-and-20foot-noparking-zone-after-visibility-complaints-at-Main-and-Harrison","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152549-635c0e6b47378712d7ec3707612667d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775214727&Signature=b1SZSF0ZI1e3XVupY0wNr53wf8oo4-tjzuIxJTudzD2zbeEsK3ysX15t4bfAlM5lMzDHg9tag0Tg0X3LYiUf50pOKTsGBrmNIWKeWGtxAipit3o8y5UUko98mxcK~uMXPEy6jbqqwk7IWyRkEaGcI8FVm36o4Ml6wzyL3MhqknKCeSHTHDHfME06AXVF-ofs23e1Pt2r7MoxEH9Zg~eJOY9jH2qpwoXt0cB8WWVGXQQQge2WrPAJXcT0GthC0kwSLCmzOSuinnO8OAifQVYchruaym8-pWXnqLnbWvDBD2uiisi3j2yWRLw8wdlLR6D782AdotitEU39SbuRk8bpQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Martinsville Board of Works and Safety voted to paint a crosswalk at Main and West Harrison and to mark a 20‑foot no‑parking zone measured from the crosswalk after residents raised safety concerns about vehicles and trailers blocking sight lines.

Public-safety concerns were raised by staff and board members about vehicles and long‑term‑parked trailers that block drivers’ view when turning at the northwest corner of Main and West Harrison. \"My recommendation, until we do redo our parking ordinance, as a matter of city policy, allow us the flexibility to enact a 20 foot no parking zone when there's a visibility or a safety issue,\" a staff member told the board.

A staff speaker noted state traffic law when discussing how the city could measure the no‑parking zone: \"The Indiana State statute, Title 9 on traffic code, is a law that parking should be prohibited within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. So, basically, if you would designate that, go up and paint the crosswalk, and then you could measure 20 feet from that going north, and that would be your no parking zone.\" The board agreed to paint a crosswalk and to paint yellow curb markings 20 feet from the crosswalk on both sides to create an enforceable no‑parking area.

Board members discussed other intersections near schools and said they will identify additional problem corners. Enforcement will begin with warnings and will involve code enforcement and the city’s police contingent; the board cited a practice of issuing warnings first, then citations for ordinance violations if necessary. The board voted by voice to approve the crosswalk, curb painting and enforcement plan.

Background: the city does not currently have a parking ordinance written to the specific distances referenced; staff said a broader rewrite of the parking ordinance is under consideration but not yet presented to council. The board’s action creates a site‑specific safety measure pending any ordinance update.

Taper: Staff will paint the crosswalk, mark 20‑foot curb zones and notify neighbors; enforcement will initially emphasize warnings and education, with citations as a follow-up where violations continue.","After residents complained that parked vehicles and trailers blocked sight lines at Main and West Harrison, the Board of Works approved painting a crosswalk and 20‑foot curb markings and to enforce a no‑parking zone measured from the crosswalk; staff cited Indiana Title 9 parking rules.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6152553,"Martinsville awards $1.38 million sidewalk contract to Wallace Construction",45,277000,322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5498113-189b7e22d75d141c4a44290ed6689e50&start=277&end=322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5498113-189b7e22d75d141c4a44290ed6689e50/thumbnail_277000.jpg","/articles/6152553/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Martinsville-awards-138-million-sidewalk-contract-to-Wallace-Construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6152553-31df81e97d45fcc0610620c76aae9f92/orig.mp4?Expires=1775214727&Signature=Olo5ktfluJCbulGI~BZrtt0aQzYJDgMcwwHr~z9I7bYlSCZj3-OFNh2OtJJY-J4snZ5kDKxJKdc0bnoHDdNy-91nXjo-IFicFIwFrmUS4VC1QZZrEjWCv-kI4UIDz3J8RqPkZvaE3NKqX3Jdbx5OSolLweC1l-krP42IKgVvRvEB9kxmaCJVU6WFiL9JsQUmGQQpqIWPr1i~zpkaftXKb2C7fHyXfDwENx9F70NR42eAblRtLJOAXABK7tDauKyQplRyYcvbGYFpDWP5F3dJ8tuRy96k4hTs1jgBnV0n-v5myHmQZikCCRjTDF8fyklN40~yWwvN7hzO1GV7QNdEXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Martinsville Board of Works and Safety voted Monday to award a $1,379,791.19 contract to Wallace Construction for a citywide sidewalk replacement project after an independent engineering review found Wallace's bid compliant.

City staff presented the two bids opened July 14 and told the board HWC, the city's independent engineering firm, had reviewed the submissions and found Wallace's documents in \"full compliance.\" \"So I recommend that we award the contract to Wallace Construction,\" the presenting staff member said.

The contract amount is $1,379,791.19. Board discussion noted a contract provision for liquidated damages of $100 per day for overruns; staff said the city has historically not been assessed those charges because contractors have finished on or ahead of schedule. Work is expected to begin this week, with staff saying crews were \"raring to go\" and likely to start Thursday or Friday.

The board also discussed resident notification. Staff said the mayor requested better advance notice for affected neighborhoods; the city already mailed notifications to the first three work areas and will place yard signs 72 hours before crews arrive. The board approved the award and the outreach plan by voice vote.

Background: the project drew two bids, the other from The Peterson Company at $1,612,927. HWC reviewed both submissions and recommended award to Wallace based on compliance with bid requirements.

Implementation notes: the board approved the contract as presented; staff will coordinate start dates, homeowner notifications and on-site signage. The contract contains a daily overrun charge but staff said the city has not had to collect on that provision in prior sidewalk jobs.

Taper: The board handled this as the first substantive item of the meeting; no public-comment objections or council-level appeals were recorded during the discussion.","The Martinsville Board of Works and Safety voted to award a $1,379,791.19 contract to Wallace Construction for city sidewalk replacement after HWC engineering found the bidder compliant; the board directed neighborhood notification and yard signage ahead of work.","actionData","errors"]

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