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Home My WebLink About8/15/2023 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 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/Treasurer Antonia Arias-Magallon, Administrative Manager Mike Lockaby, Town Attorney Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Tim Lawless, Deputy Police Chief Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Administrative Manager called the role Stovall, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Liles led the Pledge of Flag. announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following: On have their annual yard sale from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Museum will be closed on Saturday, September 7, 2023, and Monday, September 4 on Labor Day. Council Member McCarty encouraged everyone to visit the many restaurants and entertainment Town’s social media and websit information. Council Member Mullins announced the following: August 14 - Mayor Stovall attended the Finance Committee meeting; August 9 - Council Member Liles and McCarty attended the Community Development Committee meeting; July 19 - Mayor Grose and Town Manager met with supervisor Jason Peters and County Administrator Richard Caywood for their quarterly meeting; August 1 - 2 Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. of July 18, 2023 The next item on the agenda was the the adoption of an Ordinance to grant a deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. in conjunction Accommodations Project from 5th Street to the Town’s West Limits. Mayor Opened the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. project was a sidewalk installation on the north side and south side of Walnut Avenue. The installation was a right-away negotiation where the Town had to purchase part of the sidewalk. The Viking Fence Company made a bid of $10 to acquire the deed of easement. Peters showed a photo that will be a part of the permanent record in the Town Clerk’s Office. Viking Fence Company agreed to relocate its access gate to the other side of the property to help with the project provides for the maintenance of the sidewalk. Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m. Council Member Liles approve Ordinance to grant a deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00- conjunction with the Town’s development of the Accommodations Project from 5th Street to the Town’s West Limits; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Public Hearing Opened Public Hearing Closed Approval of Ordinance No. 1053 to grant a deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02- 01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Accommodations Project from 5th Street to the Town’s West Limits Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider adoption 3 of a Resolution of support for the extension of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport Runway 6-24. Council. The Resolution e extension of the Roanoke- Mr. Peters mentioned there would be a letter of support sent over support of the project. Council Member McCarty made a motion to approve the Resolution of support of the extension of the Roanoke- Runway 6- following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mull McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approval of adoption of Resolution No. 2561 Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport Runway 6-24. Town Manager Peters commented that the Town is closing a project very soon on Walnut Avenue. Walnut Avenue Phase 2 continues and released the project. The Town is working with the owners to review potential plans. Cleveland Avenue has been under a lot of construction and will eventually be paved. Last week completed a temporary marking to see what the striping plan would look like. The engineer who created the plan will be in Town layout and the Town will spend a couple of weeks evaluating it. start being marked by the end of August. The speed limit will be lowered on Gus Nicks and there will be a plan to give notice for the speed limit and when the striping begins. Mayor Grose commented about the changes that appreciation to staff for their work. Council Member Liles expressed appreciation as well for the Town’s work. Under appointments to boards, commissions, and committees, Council appointed Antonia Arias-Magallon as Town Clerk for terms starting September 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to appoint Appointment of Antonia Arias-Magallon as Town Clerk for terms starting September 1, 4 motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins. commented on the August 14, 2023 Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Sexton commented on Revenue streams are performing well. The Town has been investing money and earning more in interest that is being used for many projects that benefit the Town and Community. The financial position of the Town is strong. and expressed appreciation for the work the staff has done to invest and use the money. Council Member Mullins made a mot approve the June 30, 2023, financial statements; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Mr. Sexton commented on the grant received for the park project for $218,000, which percent of the budget, and public hearing in September. The regional skatepark was discussed and Mr. Stovall discussed the playground at Vinton Baptist. Approval of the June 30, 2023 Financial Statements. Under reports from committees, Mr. McClung commented on the August 9, 2023, Community Development Committee meeting. Mr. McClung different municipalities that have an animal section of the nuisance where there are fines for those types of infractions. Mr. McClung properly that is between two historic properties. There needs to be a public hearing for this deed. The alley is straight through the building. Mr. McClung commented that there was County which will be available to the Town. Mr. 5 considering a major regional skatepark and is asking local municipalities to contribute toward the project. Roanoke City would be responsible for all maintenance. Town Manager Peters commented that the retail study was asked by Roanoke County to participate in. The Town anticipates a series of recommendations to implement in There are gaps in the retail study. Mr. Peters commented about the skatepark and said it has cooperative project. This will be access greenway and on a public bus route. It will be lit for some extended hours. This project will come forward in a future council meeting for recommendations to participate. It will be a one- time expense from Vinton. Mr. McClung commented on the downtown overlay district. This overlay district will open up properties for future tax credits. district is buildings that do not sell drugs or on non-historic properties. Town Manager that downtown in its original spot. Mr. Peters has a preliminary consultant meeting next week. The state board is meeting in September. After the meeting, the Town will host a community-wide details will be available. Council Members expressed appreciation and commented on National Night O expressed how great it was. Council expressed appreciation to the police and staff for their work. Council expressed condolences for Bruce Mayer and Maddie Ford and their passing. Mayor Grose commented on the expressed congratulated Twin Creeks for cutting on their new outdoor section. Mayor Grose congratulated Mrs. Arias and Mr. Sexton. Mayor Grose expressed condolences for the passing of two long-time residents. The next item on the agenda was a request to convene in a Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2- 6 amended, for discussion of the annual performance of the Police Chief. Liles Member McCarty vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Council went into Closed Session at 7:11 p.m. Certification of Closed Meeting The next item on the agenda was a request to convene in a Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2- amended, for discussion of the acquisition of real property in downtown Vinton. At 8:40 p.m., the regular meeting reconvened, and the Certification that the Closed Meeting was Council Member Liles Member Mullins and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Nays (0) – None. Certification of Closed Meeting Council Member Liles made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5- 0; Yeas (5) – Grose; Nays (0) – Meeting adjourned APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk