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Home My WebLink About2/18/2025 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Laurie J. Mullins, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles Sabrina M. McCarty Michael W. Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Andrew Keen, Finance Director/Treasurer Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Jennifer Baker, Town Attorney Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor Mullins, Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Liles led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following: March 10 - Blood Drive in Town of Vinton Council Chambers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; March 12 – Lunch and Learn with Oakey’ from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Center; March 25 – Senior Services Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at William Byrd Middle School; April 9 – Lunch and Learn with Debbie Custer from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Hill Senior Center; April 19 – Shred Event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Municipal Building Parking Lot; and May 26 – Town Offices Closed for the observance of Memorial Day. Council Member McCarty encouraged everyone to visit the entertainment venues social media and website for more information. Vice Mayor Mullins announced the following Council activities: January 23 – 2 Night; February 13 – Council Member Liles and Council Member McCarty attended the Community 18 – attended the Finance Committee Meeting. There was a request to remove line items 1 and 2 under agenda item E, the Consent Agenda that contains the minutes for February 4, 2025, and January 21, 2025. There was a request to add a Closed Session before agenda item O. There was a request to add another line item before line item 1 under agenda item F introductions, presentations, and proclamations. approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the removal of the minutes for the Regular Meeting on January 21, 2025 and the Joint Work Session on February 4, 2025; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. scrap metal to the Public Works budget; approved Resolution No. 2628 appropriating funds in the amount of $1319.70 for the receipt of a supplemental insurance claim made on a Town Vehicle that was damaged during a storm event; and approved Resolution No. 2629 appropriating funds in the amount of $49,525.00 for the receipt of an insurance claim made on the PFG Traffic Signal that was damaged by a motor vehicle. Under awards, introductions, presentations, Sexton for his article in the V League Magazine. appreciation toward Council for their recognition. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Rosie’s, a local business in Vinton, certificate congratulating them for their continued support of local Community Groups. Council expressed appreciation to Rosie’ their continued support. their efforts in determining how to allocate funds to various organizations across the area and strives 3 Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Mary Beth Layman update on the Vinton Historical Layman commented that they received a Rosie's grant of $5,000. appreciation to the Town of Vinton for their support. The Historical Society collaborating with the Vinton Messenger for weekly historical articles library box that contains donated books. The Historical Society organizes as the Holiday Open House, fundraising sales, and historical tours. The Historical Society received a Serving Western Virginia (CFSWV). received from the CFSWV and Rosie’s contribute toward the accessibility lift project Museum. $180,000 for construction costs. Council expressed appreciation Historical Society and for Mrs. Layman’s report. and proclamations, Kenneth Fay, Director of Real Estate Valuation for Roanoke County, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the 2025 Real Estate Reassessment. the permanent record. Roanoke County appraises effective on January 1st Reassessment notices are m owners after briefing to the Board of Supervisors. The percentage increase change from the 2024 assessment to the 2025 assessment for Roanoke County 7.47%. The percentage increase change from the 2024 assessment to the 2025 assessment for the estate is 6.80%. The increase is attributed to new constructions and market value. strongly due to a limited supply of housing. There will possibly be lower mortgage rates in 2025, which could incentivize ‘locked-in’ homeowners to sell and which 4 Council expressed appreciation toward Mr. Fay for his presentation. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, John Hull, Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership (RRP), and Strategies that will be available at the Town Clerk’s office as part of the permanent record. progress toward the organization’s five-year strategic plan, which now has two years remaining. contributing to economic impact are manufacturing and healthcare. In 2024, the region saw 390 new Notably, the Roanoke region accounted for 50% of Virginia’s manufacturing growth from 2019 to 2023. ROANOKE.ORG and GET2KNOWNOKE.COM, in 2024. Website traffic increased by over 150% on both platforms. Additionally, RRP’s brand-building events attracted 56,000 attendees and generated a $5.4 million economic impact. future. Mr. Hull expressed gratitude to the Town of Vinton commended RRP for its hard work. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Jeremy Holmes Director of the Roanoke Valley – Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) gave an update to Clerk’s office as part of the permanent record. Mr. Holmes commented that the RVARC convenes with member localities to address issues such as 5 developing and delivering programs and plans that save citizens, businesses, and localities money. There was a recent completion of an Electric Plan. This plan is to focus communities do not miss out on the economic benefits of electric vehicle market shifts. RVARC has been supporting the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport infrastructure project, which improvements. RVARC is very active in supporting the Greenway Commission by providing planning, GIS, and administrative support. Upcoming projects for FY25 include launching a regional truck parking study, a regional pre- mitigation plan, and a five- economic development strategy update. Mr. of Vinton. Holmes for his report. Under reports from committees, Andrew Keen reported on the February 18 Committee Meeting. financial statements for January 2025, highlighting revenue is exceeding projections by 8%, while pari- cigarette tax has surpassed the projected budget Center has exceeded projections by approximately $25,000. Regarding expenses, the only significant budget adjustments have been due to unforeseen maintenance costs. now ready for undergoing training on its operation. For the fiscal Town Manager will present the budget at the first adoption scheduled for June. Council Member Liles made a motion to adopt the Resolution approving the financial statements for January 2025 Council Member McCarty, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Approved the financial statements for January 2025 6 Under reports from committees, Nathan McClung reported on the February 13, 2025, Community Development Committee Meeting. Mr. McClung reported that the C various economic development projects. The Town is utilizing an EPA grant for structural analysis at 7 Walnut Avenue. Recent feedback on the Gish Mill Properties. The C discussed its implementation. Concerns regarding o Committee also discussed progress on the Multi- Generational Park project. The agreement with the Vinton Area discussed. Plans and preparations discussed. Regarding transportation projects, it was noted that completion. The Wolf Creek Greenway Restroom Facility project is ongoing as the Town also waits for delivery. the City and Town sides. A request was made to Drive zone. The traffic signal synchronization project has been completed. Updates rega C Road to Dogwood Boulevard Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. McClung’s report. Under briefing, Mr. McClung briefed Council on the petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, 7 properties located on Highland Road from the R-2 residential district to the M- district. The main purpose of the rezoning is to allow a new vehicular access point Road as well as an expansion of the self-storage facility use. The plan is to have a public hearing at the March 4 Council Meeting to approve the rezoning. Vice Mayor commented that would have to apply meet all of the current requirements. Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution execute an Amendment to the Extra-Territorial County of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, City of Salem, Roanoke Sherriff’s Office, City of Salem Sherriff’s Office, Botetourt County Sherrif’s Office, and Craig County Sherriff’s Office Chief Drumond stated that the Extra-Territorial The Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, the Town of have expressed their intent grant extra-territorial arrest powers to officers who, while on duty outside the corporate boundaries of offenses committed in their presence authorization does not create additional liability for the political subdivision where the arrest occurs or for its officers and employees. services. Craig County and Botetourt County will help the other localities to resources to support this effort. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Amendment to the Extra-Territorial Arrest Agreement between the Approved Resolution No. 2630 authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Amendment to the Extra-Territorial Arrest Agreement between the 8 Vinton, City of Salem, City of Roanoke Sherriff’s Office, County of Roanoke Sherriff’s Office, City of Salem Sherriff’s Office, Botetourt County Sherrif’s Office, and Craig County Sherriff’s Office motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall, members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Office, County of Roanoke Sherriff’s Office, City Office Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution execute a Purchase Agreement between the Town of Vinton, and Donnie and Rhonda Wray with DR Music Property for the purpose of the redevelopment of the Fire Block Properties. Town Manager Peters commented that s finalized an agreement with Donnie purchase of the property following the loss of the greenspace, a commercial storefront, and upstairs Downtown Central Business District. The plan is to Hearing later in the meeting will go over the funding plans for the property. Council Member McCarty authorizing Purchase Agreement between the Town of Vinton, and Property for the purpose of the Fire Block Properties seconded by Council Member Liles, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Resolution No. 2631 authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement between the Town of Vinton, and Property for the purpose of the redevelopment of the Fire Block Properties. The next item on the agenda was the Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed amendment and additional appropriation to the Town of Vinton’s FY 2024- property in the total amount of $200,000.00 in the Capital Fund. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m. Public Hearing Opened 9 Cody Sexton stated that the Town is purchasing real property for $200,000, which was not originally budgeted, necessitating a budget amendment and appropriation. Since the amendment exceeds 1% Public Hearing is required under Virginia law. This amendment aligns with the approved previously by Town Council. The funding exceed the necessary amount. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. Council Member Liles made a motion amend the Town of Vinton’s FY 2024- property in the total amount of $200,000.00 in the Capital Fund; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Public Hearing Closed Approved Resolution No. 2632 to Town of Vinton’s FY 2024- property in the total amount of $200,000.00 in the Capital Fund. Town Manager Peters expressed appreciation towards the Police Department and Public Works Department for their response to the winter storms and floods. Council expressed appreciation towards staff for their hard work and dedication. The next item on the agenda was a request to convene in a Closed Meeting, pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2- negotiating strategy; a Code § 2.2- multijurisdictional c of legal advice. Council Member Liles convene seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; 10 Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Council Convened in closed session at 7:45 p.m. At 8:00 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 Mullins and carried by the Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None Certificate of Closed Meeting Council Member McCarty made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Meeting adjourned APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk