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Home My WebLink About4/4/2023 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Michael W. Stovall, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles Sabrina McCarty Laurie J. Mullins STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Town Manager/Town Clerk Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager/Town Treasurer Antonia Arias-Magallon, Administrative Manager Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Chasity Barbour, Community Programs Director The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Administrative Manager with Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Mullins, Stovall, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Community Angie Chewning led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Member Mullins announced the following: March 23 – Mayor Grose attended the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission meeting; March 23 – Council Member Liles attended the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization meeting; March 24 – All members Education Center; March 30 – Council Member Pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month; March 31 – Council Member Mullins and Council Member attended the Hockey game; April 4 – All members of Council attended the Pok-E- event. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the seconded by Council Member Mullins and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5- 0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Meeting of March 21, 2023. 2 Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angie Chewning and Communications Program Director Chasity Barbour gave an update on the Vinton Area Chamber. Ms. Chewning commented that the membership has increased to about 260 members Increased sponsorship is about 20,000. Businesses are wanting to be more involved with the Chamber. The Chamber has expanded their calendar. The Chamber is involved in ribbon cuttings, partnering with Police Department in Pancakes with Police, Pizza with Police and Coffee with Police. The Chamber has also starting to do continuing education with Lunch and Learns. The Chamber is continuing partnership with the publishing the new Vinton Magazine which will come out July this year. Ms. appreciation for Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV). Ms. Barbour commented that in order to stay in good standings with RVTV, the Town YouTube and follow the videos to regional reach. There will be a g June at Blue Hills on Friday, June 2nd. The next big event will be the State of the Town Address on April 6th and the Palooza on May 20th from 1 to 6 p.m. Mayor Grose expressed appreciation on the efforts and progress for reaching out to Vinton Residents. The next item on the agenda was the Vinton First Aid Crew update by Chief Chris Sayre. expressed appreciation for being there. next gave statistics for January and February. There were 231 volunteer calls. The Crew r 139 of those calls. There were 22 second emergency calls. The Crew transported 90 people to the hospital. The Crew lost a member of the team unexpectedly. The Crew brought on 5 new recruits since beginning of year. A few of the recruits jumped into an EMT class. The Crew was approved for a grant and will be getting a new ambulance within the next month or two. The primary ambulance is out of service, and the Crew is using the County’s. Mayor active. The next item under awards, introductions, presentations and proclamations proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kathryn Sowers with the GFWC Woman’s 3 planted in front of the Municipal Building on March 30th with the assistance of the Police Department and Council Members. comments statistics relating to child abuse and World Autism Awareness Day, Council Member Liles read the Month. The second proclamation was for the National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Vice Mayor Stovall read the Proclamation and made brief comments. The next item on the agenda was the Consideration of public comments regarding setting of the real estate tax rate for calendar year 2023. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. assessment that occurred this past year showed an 11.77% increase for the Town. advertised on March 2, 2023 prior to the Public Hearing. The current real estate tax rate is $.07 per $100.00 of assessed value and no change is being recommended for calendar year 2023. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m. Council Member McCarty adopt the Ordinance setting the real estate tax rate for calendar year 2023 as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins and carried by the following roll call Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Public Hearing Closed Adopted Ordinance No. 1050 real estate tax rate for calendar year 2023 The next item on the agenda was the Consideration of public comments regarding setting of the personal property and machinery and tools tax rates for calendar year 2023. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m. personal property tax rate is $1.00 per $100.00 of the 50% or $.50 per $100.00 of the assessed valuation of one motor vehicle owned and regularly used by a 4 and no change is being recommended for calendar year 2023. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. Council Member Mullins made a motion to adopt the Ordinance setting the personal property tax rate for calendar year 2023 as presented; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (5) – Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Public Hearing Closed Adopted Ordinance No. 1051 personal property and machinery and tools tax rates for calendar year 2023 The next item on the agenda was the c proposed amendment to the Town of Vinton’s FY 2022- Grant Fund $285,000.00. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. Mr. Sexton commented that the Town is participating in a grant with DEQ where the funding is received half from State and half from the Town. In August 2022, the Town appropriated and amended the budget for the Town’s portion of $285,000.00. The Resolution will allow the State’s portion to be spent. Hearing no public comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:36 p.m. Council Member Liles made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Public Hearing Opened Public Hearing Closed Adopted Resolution No. 2540 appropriating funding for the Grant Fund and the Woodland Place Stream Restoration Project in the total amount of $285,000. The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a Resolution approving the 2023-2024 Authority. Dan Miles first commented that the Budget was$15,913,793 and a 7.1% increase. Mr. Miles gave a summary on the budget revenues provided in a booklet to Council before the meeting and will be available on file at the Town Clerk’s office. 5 Council Member Liles and Mayor Grose expressed appreciation and congratulated Mr. Miles on retirement. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2541 approving the 2023- Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief in the Town of Vinton for the 2023 tax year. Mr. Sexton commented that the taxation for qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less. vehicles valued at $1,001-$20,000 will be eligible for 35.95% tax relief. value. Mr. Carroll and Mayor Grose commented on the tax relief rate. Council Member Liles made a motion to adopt the Resolution as seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2542 setting the Property Tax Relief in the Town of Vinton for the 2023 tax year. adoption of a Resolution awarding a construction bid and authorizing the Town Manager to contract with Holt Inc., in the amount of $479,039.00, for the construction of the Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2B. Anita McMillan, Director of Planning and Zoning, commented that the Town received two bids, and the lowest was the one from Holt Inc. The project would begin in June. from Gus Nicks Boulevard to Greenway. The Town received a grant and a donation for the project. grant is 20%. 6 Mr. Peters, Vice Mayor Stovall, Mayor Grose, and Council Member Liles expressed appreciation for the work Mrs. McMillan has done for this project. Council Member McCarty made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Liles and carried by Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2543 awarding a construction bid and authorizing the Town Manager to Inc., in the amount of $479,039.00, for the construction of the Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2B. The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a Resolution awarding a construction bid contract with F & B Contractors, Ltd., in the amount from 1st Street to W. Lee Avenue Mrs. McMillan commented that the Town had to advertise the project twice. The bid received the second time was the F&B Contactors. The project is 100% funded. Council Member Mullins made a motion to adopt the Resolution as seconded by Council Member Liles and carried by Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2544 awarding a construction bid and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a contract with F & B Walnut Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Accommodations Project from 1st Street to W. Lee Avenue. Town Manager Peters first expressed appreciation to Mrs. McMillan and Mr. Sexton for their work. appreciation towards Council for their attendance at the Council Retreat. commented that the second edition of All Things Vinton Newsletter will come out tomorrow. Town towards the Lions Club for their contribution to the bus shelter project near Lake Drive Plaza. Town Manager Peters next expressed appreciation towards Corey Welsch and Council for a great opening earlier that day for Pok-E-Joe’s. Town Manager Peters next commented on Police Officers Valladarez and Ponce for completing their training. Town Manager Peters next commented on the public being great during the demolition downtown. Vice Mayor Stovall first commented on Friday’s Hockey Game, Mountain View Road 7 playground coming to the Vinton Baptist Church for the Boys and Girls Club. Council Member Mullins expressed appreciation towards Town Manager Peters and staff for the Council Retreat. Council Member McCarty commented on the Pok-E-Joe’s opening, Famous Ant Council Member Liles commented on the Pok-E- Joe’s opening. Mayor Grose showed appreciation Council Member Liles made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Richard W. Peters Jr., Town Clerk