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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/16/2019 - RegularMEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Sabrina McCarty Janet Scheid Michael W. Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Thomas Foster, Police Chief Anne Cantrell, Finance Director/Treasurer Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director Joey Hiner, Public Works Director Chasity Barbour, Community Programs & Facilities Director The Mayor called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council •- McCarty, Council Member Scheid, • Member Stovall and Mayor Grose present. Vice Mayor Liles was absent. Roll call Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Under upcoming community events, Coun'ff Member McCarty announced the following: July 1 1 — 6-10 p.m. - Feeding America Food Truck Festiv= — Farmers' Market; August 10 — Mingle at the Mark with Rutledge - Farmers' Market; August 23 throu Cil September 8 — The Confederates Star willwalwor-10�12NOW III* ZTM in • this •. Saturday. The Town Clerk announced that National Night Out will be held on •.. 6th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at theWarMemorial. In order to allow Council and staff to participate in the event, there will be no regular Council meeting. The William Byrd High School softball team and coaching staff has been invited to attend the event to be recognized with a Proclamation for winning the first State title in the School's history. Chief Foster commented that his agencies in the Roanoke Valley to have a common theme promoting the use of gun locks through Operation Child Safe. Chief Foster commented on the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and then read a quote from President John F. Kennedy, "We choose to go to the if in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; a- 0 6 9 the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion w I seconded by Council Member Stovall and carried the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4- YeasScheid, Stovall, GroI se; Nays — None; Absent 11inder awards, introductions, presentations, Chief Foster made brief comments and presented a plaque to Corporal Silas Chapman as Officer of the Quarter. Chief Foster next reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the 4th quarter statistics for the Department, which was a part of the agenda package and is on file in the Town Clerk's Office as a part of the permanent record. In response to a question from Council Member Scheid with regard to the difference in April and May for traffic stops, Chief Foster commented that the DUI Task Force Officer was on extended medical leave during a portion of that time and his primary job responsibility involves traffic enforcement. •I - # F , . -- 8 • a # -6 a 111i0=0 Greenway Phase 2 Project. Anita McMillan fir commented that the Glade Creek Greenway Phase Lair -ill ]HIM11-1 of Lrlt� r1flatie Z is on R 1 the easement along the creek. Ms. McMillan next commented that Phase 2 has beEM@ phased into Phase 2A and 2B due to the addition' review required by Norfolk Southern and the U.S. Fi and Wildlife Service and the increase in costs. Transportation Assistance application has be submitted for Phase 2B. The trailhead parking is n on the Town -owned property and Roanoke Coun has agreed to donate these easements for til . . . . . . . . . . . ANBAJA Enterprises, Inc. (DBA: Twin Creeks Brewing Co) in the amount of $15,000.00 from the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund 9 trailhead parking, the drainage work that needs to be done for the trail itself and for the temporary constructiondraft number.prepared by the Roanoke County attorney and a copy of the plan showing the easement was a part of the agenda package. The plat has to be revised to correct the instrument a• • by Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will be on July 23rd and the second reading will be on August 22nd. We would like to get all of is i -• by the end of August in order to have the project advertised for bid by October. Council Member Scheid asked if the drainage McMillan responded they would be permanent and would be needed for drainage off the greenway. The Town Attorney commented that he had reviewed the deed of easements and they were fine and appropriate. The Mayor commented that this item : �. . • i `' i ;:. . i, is # -.... another change 41 I �FWM "I'll commented there was reasoning behind sending message with the seven -month timeframe to t Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. The To Manager commented that he sent an email to t Commonwealth's Attorney indicating the d Contract would be for six months plus one; howev of the Interim Commonwealth's Attorney's concerns. The Town Manager next commented that the Interi Commonwealth Attorney could be invited to meeting to discuss the Contract before the matter brought back to Council for action. Council Memb Scheid and the Mayor responded that did not fe that was necessary. I The next item on the agenda was to consid adoption of a Resolution authorizing the To Manager and Town Clerk to execute the necessa documents, including a deed, to accept the donati• of property from Bernard Beliveau of real esta located adjacent to Glade Creek, designated as T Map Parcel Number 060.11-04-10.00-0000, to t Town of Vinton. Anita McMillan commented Coun is located off Glade Creek at their July 2nd meetin This property could be used for a future streamba restoration project or if the Town applied for gra funds to put a pedestrian bridge to provide Greenway Phase 2. Council Member Scheid ma a motion to approve the Resolution as presented; t motion was seconded by Council Member McCa and carried by the following roll call vote, with members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) — McCart Scheid, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) — None; Absent (1 Liles. The next item on the agenda was to consid-�-- adoption of a Resolution approving a variance of t Town's Noise Ordinance to Rosie's Gami Emporium. The Town Manager commented that July 2nd Council was briefed that Rosie's Gami Emporium will be having a special event on July 2 and has requested a Special Event Permit in order hold the event both inside and outside of their facilit The Town Manager next read from the cover she that was a part of the agenda package. Town staff has updated the draft Resolution t# ivve- I 111WO Adopted Resolution No. 2312 authorizing the Town Manager and Town Clerk to execute the necessary documents, including a deed, to accept the donation of property from Bernard Beliveau of real estate located adjacent to Glade Creek, designated as Tax Map Parcel Number 060.11-04-10.00-0000, to the Town of Vinton 19 9 11:00 p.m. drawing time was set by the corpora office. I Council Member McCarty next commented that there is a possibility with future events that Rosie's would nol do the drawing at 11:00 p.m. and Mr. Spaugh commented absolutely. Ms. McCarty asked ho\t� many people they were expecting to attend the everil and Mr. Spaugh responded the building capacity is 487 and they expect close to 1,000 people. She thanked him for hiring four additional police officers. Council Member McCarty next asked if they foresee doing events similar to this one in the future and'Ms. Spaugh responded yes. Now that he, Ernie and the rest of Rosie's staff have a better understandina of th Town's ordinances, they will send that information tc the corporate office and strongly encourage for the Vinton site that these events are held earlier in the day. The New Kent County racetrack site has no one nearby and the one in Midlothian is in a former K-Mart building and in a very high traffic commercial area. Council Member McCarty next asked J.D. Sutphin of Big Lick Entertainment if they will have three sets that night. Mr. Sutphin responded yes. Ms. McCarty then asked Mr. Sutphin if he would be opposed to combining two of those sets so only recorded music is played at 10:00 p.m. at a lower level and Mr. Sutphin responded they could do that. Ms. McCarty further commented we want to work with everyone involved since this is brand new to everyone and Rosie's ha been very beneficial to the Town. Ray Sandifer from the audience asked if the drawing for the car could be done inside. Mr. Spaugh responded that the drawing would take place on a computer system inside the building with a live visual feed outside where people will see the names pop up. Mr. Sandifer next commented that he had not seen th layout for the location of the staging. Mr. Spaugh commented that the stage would be on the Niagar side of the bottom of their parking lot with the musi facing towards Bojangles. Council Member Stovall commented that decision like this regardless of what they are that will not mak everybody happy. It is a learning process. H understands that Town staff will be bringing the nois ordinance to Council with a recommendation to change the time from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to coincide with the other events in town that go until 10:00 P.M. Council Member McCarty addressed some valid points in her comments. He asked if the 0 allow them to fix the situation going forward everyone could be happy. I 111- 1 S=157rlela expres i I r - - I the Town Attorney for revising the Resolution and the citizens who have responded to the letters. The location in the Town is unique with dense residential areas and nursing homes. She appreciates the business and wants to work with them, but will hold Rosie's to their word that they will convince their time in the Town. The Town Attorney commented that any motion wou S need to say that Item 2 of the Resolution would • e G MI neighborhoods. He appreciates Rosie's beire v1ir sensitive to that and was glad we were able to wo out these compromises. Resolution as revised; the motion was seconded Council Member McCarty and carried by the followi roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Ye (4) — McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) None; Absent The Town Manager gave an update on the Tinker Avenue citizen complaint from the July 2 nd meeting. with two vehicles. The Police Department continues to work on two other vehicles that are still there; to monitor that area on other issues. Mr. Atkinson has indicated to Officer Caldwell that they are somewhat pleased with the progress. Adopted Resolution No. 2313 approving a variance of the Town's Noise Ordinance to Rosie's Gaming Emporium MI did an inspection from the roadway at 5:25 p. today and met with his officers. The complai received on July 2nd indicated trash and debris a they have issued letters for vehicles that we inoperable on the property. The trash and debr have been removed and several of the vehicles th were inoperable or did not meet the legal definiti of our ordinance of being able to be stored on t property have been removed. Council Member Stovall commented that he spoke to the individuals prior to the meeting and they indicated that had come to the meeting to hear the Chief's comments on the progress. He asked Chief Foster to contact him. Under reports from Council Committees, Anne -liff. UT I * Water/ ewerRateS dy. Ms. Cantrell next commented the renewal of t Commonwealth's Attorney contract to amend t terms to coincide with the election was discusse• LI heart monitors. The grant is 50/50 and Roano County has agreed to pay 25%. After the Town contribution of $15,000, the Crew would ha I approximately $2,000 to pay. This was approved], the Finance Committee. E., Council Member McCarty commented that the pari- mutuel tax collection for May of $26,229.67 was from Rosie's. The Mayor commented on the briefing of the closely review the Study and to coni6ct the Town Manager if they have any questions. Council will be asked to consider taking action on the Study at an upcoming meeting. pproved the May 2019 Financial Report The Mayor commented on the success of the recent benefit car show and expressed appreciation to the Police Department for representing the Town so well at that event. He also commented that he had received several comments from staff in appreciation of the two extra holidays that Council had approved for them. Comments from Council: Council Member Stovall commented on the work done on Mountain View Road near his home and expressed his appreciation to the Public Works Department and the contractor. Council Member McCarty made a motion M adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded Council Member Stovall and carried by the followi vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) — Non Absent (1) - Liles. The meeting was adjourned at 8: p.m. Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: Susan N. Johnson QMC, Town Clerk 0