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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/21/2013 - Regular1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, May 21, 2013 AGENDA Consideration of: A. 7:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM B. MOMENT OF SILENCE C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG D. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider approval of minutes for Special Council meeting of April 30, 2013. E. AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS 1. Officer of the Month for April 2013 – Officer Christopher Froeschl 2. Proclamations a. Click It or Ticket b. National Emergency Services Week c. Public Works Week F. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consideration of public comments on a request for a fifty (50) foot wide by approximately one hundred and fifty (150) foot long undeveloped right-of- way, known as Daleview Drive, Map of Section No. 4, Bali Hai, Plat Book 6, Page 30, to be closed, vacated, and deeded to the adjoining property owners. (PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED-APPLICATION WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT) 2. Consideration of public comments on the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Town in the estimated maximum amount of $2,000,000 (the "Bonds") to finance the costs, in whole or in part, of various capital Bradley E. Grose, Mayor William “Wes” Nance, Vice Mayor I. Douglas Adams, Jr., Council Member Robert R. Altice, Council Member Matthew S. Hare, Council Member Vinton Municipal Building 311 South Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 983-0607 2 improvements, which may include without limitation the Roanoke Regional Wastewater Plant, water line replacement Jefferson/Jackson/Cleveland Ave Phase 1 & 2, Glade-Tinker Creek Wastewater Interceptor Replacement Phase 2, capital equipment purchases and other capital improvements for the Town (collectively, the "Projects"), and to pay the costs of issuance of the Bonds. a. Report from Staff b. Open Public Hearing • Receive public comments • Close Public Hearing c. Council discussion and questions d. Action to be taken on June 4, 2013 3. Consideration of public comments on a request to revise Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges Schedule by an increase of 8.7 percent, pursuant to authority granted by Virginia Code §§ 15.2-2111. 15.2-2119 and 15.2-2122, according to the Vinton Town Code, Chapter 24, Utilities, Section 94-22 Fees and charges for water service and Section 94-74, Fees and charges for wastewater service. a. Report from Staff b. Open Public Hearing • Receive public comments • Close Public Hearing c. Council discussion and questions d. Action to be taken on June 4, 2013 4. Consideration of public comments on a request to increase an excise tax on the sale of cigarettes from $0.20 to $0.35 on each package containing 25 or fewer cigarettes. a. Report from Staff b. Open Public Hearing • Receive public comments • Close Public Hearing c. Council discussion and questions d. Action to be taken on June 4, 2013 5. Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed FY2013-2014 Town of Vinton Budget. a. Report from Staff b. Open Public Hearing • Receive public comments • Close Public Hearing c. Council discussion and questions d. Action to be taken on June 4, 2013 H. TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving a settlement and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Agreement with the Confederated Tribes 3 and Bands of the Yakama to resolve a lawsuit pending in federal court in the State of Washington. I. TOWN MANAGER ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION 1. Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement between the Town of Vinton and APCO granting and conveying an easement for poles to be relocated in connection with the Walnut Avenue Improvement Project 2. Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Contract with Redlee/SCS, Inc. for janitorial services for the Town’s facilities. BRIEFING 1. Briefing on purchase of new brush truck for the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department. J. MAYOR K. COUNCIL L. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or attend Town Council meetings. Please call (540) 983-0607 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date so that proper arrangements may be made. NEXT TOWN COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETINGS: • June 4, 2013 – 6:00 p.m. – Work Session followed by Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.