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Home My WebLink About1/21/2025 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 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 Andrew Keen, Finance Director/Treasurer Anita McMillan, Planning and Zoning Director Tim Lawless, Deputy Police Chief Jill Acker, Assistant Public Works Director Marshall Stanley, Economic Development Specialist Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Marshall Stanley 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: January 23 – Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Casino Night at Vinton Moose Lodge from 5 to 9 p.m.; February 1 – History Museum’s First Saturday Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; February 6 - Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening at Therapeutic Elements from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; February 12 – Lunch & Learn Debbie Custer Senior Center from 12 to 1 p.m.; and February 17 – Presidents 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 15 – Public Works Committee Meeting; January 15 – Vice Mayor Mullins attended the Comprehensive 2 and January 21 – Council Member Stovall and Mayor Grose attended the Finance Committee Meeting. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Liles and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. January 14, 2024, and approved Resolution No. 2623 appropriating $500.00 received from AMVETS to the Vinton War Memorial Operating Supplies Account Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Marshall Stanley recognized Magnets USA for their 35th Anniversary members of Magnets USA expressed appreciation towards Council. Vice Mayor Mullins presented the USA. towards the owner. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamation recognized Marshall Stanley for completing the Management at Virginia Tech. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Chris Sayre gave an update on the Vinton First Aid Crew. PowerPoint presentation, which will be available at record. He noted that a unit was in service 87% of the time with 56 active members, including 28 attendants in charge or drivers, 29 members in training, and 34 calls during volunteer hours in 2024, an increase of nearly 200 from 202 medical calls. The Vinton First Aid Crew continues Academy. Council expressed appreciation toward Mr. Sayre and the Vinton Volunteer Rescue Squad. and proclamation Public Library. Mr. Blanton and Ms. Burnette Dean available at the Town Clerk's Office as part of the 3 new outreach librarian, Kelsey Frey, who goes out into the community to various events and locations to discuss how the library is doing. New events are engagement for kids, teens, and adults. presentation. Under reports from committees, Cody Sexton reported on the January 15, 2025, Committee Meeting. contractor is coming on January 29, 2025, so staff can learn about and fix problems. The sewer line on Niagara Road is fixed, but the road is not fully repaired worked on. Thrasher Memorial Stormwater Project is halfway complete. The cone demonstration of the complete streets project is expected to begin in February on Gus Nicks Boulevard, construction should begin in the summer. There was a citizen request for 5th Avenue to have a four-way stop. Currently, the Town is taking a look at that area and seeing what they can do. Geotechnical i occur on 3rd Street. Mr. Sexton recognized the clearing and filling the locatio the fire properties were located. Under reports from committees, Andrew Keen reported on the January 21, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting. financial statements for November and December 2024. The 2023 audit is almost complete. The 2024 audit is awaiting review and follow-up from auditors. Finance has implemented the Tyler Munis payroll module. This will allow employees to insert Munis. implementing the business license module, which donation was received and allocated for the Vinton War Memorial for $500.00. increase in the Town Attorney’s Collaboration Agreement. 4 Mr. Sexton presented on the request to study an increase in Mayor and Council’s salary. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adopt the November 30 and December 31, 2024; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty, members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved the financial statements for November 30 and December 31, 2024 Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution amending and recodifying Chapter 82, Vinton Town Code, by adding Article VI, Lighting in Roads, Streets, and Other Public Rights-of-Way, Sections 82-200 through 82-206 Anita McMillan commented that O nuisances, such as bright lights and glare that spill productivity. The ordinance outlines prohibited and fixtures. Council Member Liles made a motion amending and Other Public Places, of Vinton Town Code, by Other Public Rights-of-Way, Sections 82-200 through 82-206; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Ordinance No. 1062 amending and recodifying Chapter 82, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, of Vinton Town Code, by adding Article VI, Lighting in Roads, Streets, and Other Public Rights-of-Way, Sections 82-200 through 82-206 Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution execute a First Amendment to the the Town for approximately 1.463 acres located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia. Town Manager Peters commented that Town staff worked with the Town Attorney and property owner David S. McClung and finalized an amendment to the 2022 Parking Lot Lease and Purchase Right of 5 Avenue. In 2024, the Town built an 83-space public parking lot to support downtown activity. The lease amendment would allow the Town to sublease the creation. The Purchase Right of First Refusal gives the Town the option to buy the property during the lease term, protecting its investment in the parking lot and building improvements. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion authorizing the Town Manager to execute a First Amendment Purchase Right of First Refusal between David S. McClung, II, and the Town for approximately 1.463 acres located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia; the motion was seconded by Council Member Liles, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Resolution No. 2624 authorizing the Town Manager to execute a First Amendment to Purchase Right of First Refusal between David S. McClung, II, and the Town for approximately 1.463 acres located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia. Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution execute a Collaboration Agreement with the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Mr. Peters commented that the Town of Vinton and the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce, located at Chamber contracts with the Town for event space and receives Town support for various programs. T Agreement outlines responsibilities such as event management. The A years and includes collaboration and has authorized the Town Manager to execute the agreement. Council Member Liles authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Collaboration Agreement with the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays Approved Resolution No. 2625 authorizing the Agreement with the Commerce 6 Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution Foundation’s Strategic Plan, Blue Ridge Rising. Mr. Peters commented that this Resolution highlights the Blue Ridge Parkway’s importance as a natural, cultural, and economic asset for Vinton and the region. Spanning 469 miles, it attracts 17 million visitors annually, Tropical Storm Helene, the resolution urges urgent repairs to maintain safety and economic stability. It supports the Blue Ridge Rising Strategic Plan for preservation, tourism, and long-term enhance the Parkway. Council Member Stovall Supporting funding for repairs and implementation of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Strategic Plan, Blue Ridge Rising; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Resolution No. 2626 Supporting Plan, Blue Ridge Rising. Under appointments to boards and commissions, Town recommended appointing Michael W. Stovall as a representative from Vinton Town Council as an ex- officio member to the Vinton Area C Commerce Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026. Mr. Peters commented that t Chamber of Commerce By-laws provide member of the Town Council to serve as an Ex- Officio Member of their Board of Directors. Council Member McCarty appointing Michael W. Stovall as a representative from Vinton Town Council as an ex-officio member to the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026 Appointed Michael W. S representative from Vinton Town Council as an ex-officio member to the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January December 31, 2026 7 carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Abstain (1) – Stovall. Town Manager Peters commented on the Fire Properties and Gus Nicks project updates Hotel project is currently working on submitting a site plan to Roanoke County. The Gish Mill project is currently four months into stabilization and needs two more months. Warming shelters are being monitored during the harsh temperatures. Council expressed appreciation toward staff and their hard work. Council Member Liles made a motion to 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, APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk