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Home My WebLink About2/15/2022 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Sabrina McCarty, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles Laurie J. Mullins Michael W. Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk Anne Cantrell, Treasurer/Finance Director Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Liles, Council Member Mullins, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor McCarty and Mayor Grose present. Roll call After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Liles led the Flag. announcements, Vice Mayor McCarty announced the following: February 17 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Vinton Chamber After Hours – Rosie’s; live music – February 18 – 8:00 p.m. – February 19 - 8:00 p.m. – Pete Turpin - Rosie’s; bingo every Wednesday night – trivia every Thursday night - 6:30 p.m. – Twin Creeks Brewery and March 10 – 7:30 am – State of the Town – War Memorial. Council Member Mullins made a motion to approve motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. February 1, 2022; adopted Resolution No. 2477 Stormwater Transfers- $115,000 for a Stormwater Project Under awards, introductions, presentations and proclamations, the Mayor read a Proclamation recognizing Dan O’Donnell, County Administrator, in his comments expressing their appreciation to Mr. O’Donnell 2 new County Administrator, who was present at the meeting. The next item on the agenda was a briefing on the Reassessment County Real Estate Valuation, PowerPoint presentation, which was a part of the Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record. With regard to the median sales price history in the Town, Council Member Stovall asked if there was a certain square footage. Mr. Fay responded this is based solely on sales price. The next item on the agenda was a briefing on a Parking Lot Lease and Real Property Purchase Right of First Refusal between David S. McClung, located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia. The Town Manager first commented that this property contacted Mr. McClung about the potential interest development of public parking to sup downtown businesses and special events. With the assistance of the Town Attorney a Parking Lot Lease has been developed for a term of ten years with the Town improving the site for the purpose of public parking. includes a first right-of-refusal investment should the owner be willing to sell the property in the future. There are parameters in the Lease to identify how determined if we exercised our right to purchase the property. Hill Studio has developed some conceptual designs and we will be conducting additional detailed construction drawings of the parking with cost estimates. We are hopeful that we will be able to fund the improvements in the upcoming FY23 Capital Improvement Plan. We will bring the final Lease back to Council for formal action at a future meeting. The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated July 3 of Vinton. Council was briefed on this matter at their February 1, 2022 meeting and Roanoke Count February 8, 2022 meeting. commented on the three primary amendments to the MOU. The Town Attorney commented that the termination date of the MOU is June 30, 2027 if either party gives a two-year notice of termination by June 30, 2025. The parties agree to meet in agreement and make any necessary changes. The Town Manager commented this is a benefit for both Roanoke County and the Town to opportunity to successful for both sides before the MOU expires. Council, Council Member Liles made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor McCarty and carried by the following roll call Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2478 authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Amendment to dated July 1, 2019 between Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton The Town Manager commented on the success of the Council Retreat appreciation to Staff for their assistance in planning the Retreat. Under reports from Council Committees, Anne Committee met on February 7, 2022 Committee financial statement. The Revenues in the General Fund are still performing over budget. Specifically outperforming are real estate, p tax, communications sales and use tax, business license, vehicle license fee, pari-mutuel tax, admissions tax, meals tax, forfeitures, rental property, additional refuse fees, charges for the War Memorial, and State sales tax. Those underperforming are Public Service Court tax, franchise tax, interest income, non-categorical categorical aid. Cash on December was at $10 million with restricted and investments of $3.3 million. Cash and investments combined was at $13.3 million. The Utility fund was still performing well with $2.7 million currently in that fund. The Committee also reviewed two grant 4 Hearing at a future Council meeting due to the fact they are above the 1% threshold. The Committee also reviewed that was on the consent agenda tonight. Ms. Cantrell next commented that the Committee reviewed the debt schedule for next year. When we take all of our outstanding debt and account for and the Western Virginia Water Authority, the net outstanding debt would be $1.2 million next year At the Retreat we discussed refunding approximately one-half of the current debt, which could potentially leave $500,000-600,000 remaining for net debt of the whole Town. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the December 31, 2021 presented; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved the December 31, 2021 Financial Report Council Members commented on the success of the Council Retreat, the news that the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax bill was tabled and the Town’s great financial situation. The Mayor commented on the recent Council Retreat and expressed appreciation to Staff and Council for making it a success. Council Member Mullins made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Liles and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk