HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/3/2024 - Regular1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00
P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024, 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 M. McCarty
Laurie J. Mullins
STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager
Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager
Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief
Marshall Stanley, Economic Development Specialist
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
The Mayor called the Work Session to order at
5:15 p.m.
Mr. Sexton commented that Town Staff met with
the City of Roanoke
2024. The City of Roanoke has been looking at
redesigning Gus Nicks Boulevard. The City of
Roanoke has moved up its pavement schedule for
Gus Nicks Boulevard. The plan is to repave the
entire length of Gus Nicks Boulevard sometime in
the spring or early summer. The Town had plans
for the
Since the City is working on redesigning many of
its streets, the Town found it beneficial for the City
to redesign Gus Nicks Boulevard as well, to which
patterns. The Town will also reimburse the City for
the cost of the milling, paving, and striping for the
Town’s portion of Gus Nicks Boulevard. Mr.
Sexton reviewed a PowerPoint that showcased
the project and designs of the street.
design would turn the four lanes into three lanes
with the middle lane being a left turn lane. There
would also be a multimodal mobility track along
the south side of the entire length of the road.
Council expressed appreciation for the work being
done to redevelop Gus Nicks Boulevard.
The Work Session adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at
6:00 p.m. Marshall Stanley
Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty,
Council Member Mullins, Vice Mayor Stovall, and
Mayor Grose present.
After a Moment of Silence, Debbie Adams,
representative of the Vinton Messenger, led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
announcements, and Council Activities, Council
Member McCarty announced the following:
December 5 – Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. and the
Christmas Parade at 7 p.m.; December 10 –
Santa Crawl starts at 5 p.m. from the Vinton War
Memorial; December 24 and 25 – Town Offices
Closed in observance of Christmas; and January
1 –
New Year.
Council Member McCarty
to visit the
entertainment venues
social media and website for more information.
Council Member Mullins
following Council activities: November 20 – Mayor
Grose helped lead a tour for the Boys and Girls
Club.
Council Member Liles made a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda 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, McCarty,
Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
October 15, 2024, and regular meeting schedule
for calendar year 2025.
Under awards, introductions, presentations,
and proclamations,
Sexton presented the Certificate of Distinguished
2024 – 2025, which was awarded to the Town.
This is the ninth year that the Town has received
the award. Council expressed appreciation for all
those who work hard on the budget.
Whiting, resident at 2511 Mountain Valley Road,
Vinton, Virginia 24179 gave a prayer for the
Council.
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Under items requiring action under the
agenda, there was a motion to consider the
adoption of a Resolution
protect communities from their predatory nature.
Town Manager Peters commented that this
stricter enforcement measures. The Resolution
will be sent to
communicate the Town's stance. Chief Drumond
commented that
proactively worked with the Commonwealth’s
Attorney. Letters of the recent change regarding
are challenges with so
arguing whether it is a skill game that they have in
their business.
Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve
Resolution urging the Virginia General Assembly
to uphold the ban on “skill” gaming machines to
enforce measures that protect communities from
their predatory nature; the motion was seconded
by Council Member Mullins
Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles,
Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
Approved Resolution No. 2621 urging the Virginia
General Assembly to uphold the ban on “skill”
protect communities from their predatory nature.
Town Manager Peters wished Council Merry
holiday events.
Vinton businesses, staff, Town events
wished staff a Merry Christmas.
The next item on the agenda was a request to
convene in a Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2-
3711 (A) (1) of the 1950 Code of
performance of the Police Chief.
The Council Convened in closed session at 6:25
p.m.
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At 7:16 p.m., the regular meeting reconvened, and
the Certification that the Closed Meeting was held
in accordance with State Code requirements was
approved on a motion by Council Member Liles;
seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall and carried by
the following roll call vote, with all members voting:
Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) –
Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
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) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose;
APPROVED:
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Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk