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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/18/2024 - Regular (2)1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 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 MEMBERS ABSENT: Sabrina M. McCarty Laurie J. Mullins STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk/Administrative Manager Andrew Keen, Finance Director/Treasurer Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Liles, Vice Mayor Stovall, and Mayor Grose present, and Council Member McCarty and Council Member Mullins absent. After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Liles led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Under upcoming community events/ announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member Liles announced the following: June 18 – Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce will be at the 2024 Regional Networking Event at the Salem Memorial Ballpark from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; June 19 – Town offices will be Juneteenth; June 22 - That 80’s Band at the Vinton Farmers Market from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.; July 4 – Four on the Fourth Race at 8 a.m., Fourth of July event at 6 p.m., and Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at the Vinton War Memorial. Council Member Liles encouraged everyone to visit the entertainment venues social media and website for more information. Vice Mayor Stovall announced the following Council activities: June 5 – McCarty and Council Member Mullins attended the Breast Cancer Walk Committee Meeting; June 10 to June 11 – Mayor Grose and Vice Mayor Stovall attended the Small Towns Conference with Town 2 Sexton in Abingdon, Virginia; June 12 – Council Member Liles and Council Member McCarty attended the Community Development Committee Meeting and June 13 – attended the Chamber After Hours event. Vice Mayor 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 3- 0; Yeas (3) – Liles, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Absent (2) – McCarty, Mullins. June 4, 2024; Adopted Resolution No. 2595 appropriating funds in the amount of $7,227.07 from the Revenue Account 200.1901.001 – Department Operating Budget 10031104- 505000 – Resolution No. 2596 appropriating funds in the amount of $7,700.74 from the Revenue Account 200.1901.001 – Recoveries and Rebates to the 10031104-505000 – Maintenance and Repair of Equipment to repair vehicle 1136. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Chief Drumond recognized the Police Department’s 2023 Award Winners in which officers voted internally. Chief Drumond recognized Sergeant Jeremy Shrewsb winning the DUI Award, Officer Andrew Hagy for winning the Life Saving Award, Sergeant Brandon Saving and Officer of the Year Award. Chief Drumond made appreciation, and honored each award winner. Council Member Liles Mayor Grose expressed appreciation towards the Police Department winners. Under citizen's comments and petitions, Mayor Grose made a statement regarding the recent property acquisition at 935 3rd Virginia 24179 by an organization that has listed its business as women’s healthcare rumored that clinic. Mayor Grose stated that the Town of Vinton did not recruit this business and was not aware of the possible intention to perform abortions at this site until recently. Mayor Grose stated that he is not aware that the Council can do anything to stop the business from proceeding with its plans. Given the recent United States Supreme Court ruling, 3 state of Virginia. Mayor Grose welcomed citizen comments. Katy Notebaer, resident of 600 Olney Road, Vinton Virginia 24179, commented on her opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Ann Russell, resident of 342 Stonebridge Drive, Vinton, Virginia 24179, and representative of Blue Ridge Women's Center opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Phil Buchy Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 made comments on his opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Barry Witt, resident of 3041 Roanoke, Virginia 24014 made comments on his opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Jack Hooten, resident of 3822 Bandy Rd Roanoke, VA 24014, commented on his opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Council Member Liles, Vice Mayor Grose expressed appreciation for the citizen comments and coming to the meeting. The next item on the agenda was the Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Town of Vinton’s FY 2023- maintenance projects, contractu opened the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m. Deputy Town Manager Sexton commented that June had become a busy month estimating the projected revenues for the year-end. The total amount estimated amendment is approximately $1.5 million. Approximately $1.3 million revenue were performed this time last year. The appropriation is l package. Half of the $1.5 million is for paving the roads. $780,000 is for one-off opportunity projects. $316,000 is for salary and fringes, midyear Public Hearing Opened 4 $400,000 is for maintenance, repairs, materials, and supplies. These are all estimated based on the projected revenues. Town Manager Peters commented on the report and expressed appreciation toward Mr. Sexton and Mr. Keen for their work. Mr. Peters commented that these items have been discussed with the Council previously. without Council’s knowledge. expressed appreciation to the support. Council expressed appreciation toward Town staff for their work on the budget. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Council Member Liles made a motion to amend the Town of Vinton’s FY 2023- contractual services, and materials and supplies in the total amount of $1,533,539.00 in the General Fund; the motion was seconded by Stovall carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 3-0; Yeas (3) – Liles, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Absent (2) – McCarty, Mullins. Public Hearing Closed Approved Resolution No. 2597 amending the Town of Vinton’s FY 2023- personnel expenditures, maintenance projects, contractual services, and materials and supplies in the total amount of $1,533 General Fund 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 Museum. Town Manager Peters commented that it has been five years since the collaboration agreement was signed with the Historical Society. President of the Historical Society, Randy Layman, and his board have reviewed the collaboration agreement and accepted the terms. Mr. Layman was available at the meeting for questions. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the Resolution execute a Collaboration Agreement with the Vinton Approved Resolution No. 2598 authorizing the Agreement with the Vinton Historical Society to operate the Vinton History Museum 5 Member Liles, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 3-0; Yeas (3) – Liles, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Absent (2) – McCarty, Mullins. Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution execute a Contract for Professional Legal Services between the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney. Town Manager Peters commented that the Commonwealth Attorney required to represent the Town on all felonies and substances. The compensation the Town provided has not kept up over the years. Commonwealth’s develop an agreement. The Commonwealth’s Attorney agreed to the terms and the agreement will be in effect on July 1, 2024. Council Member Liles approve the Resolution Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall, members voting: Vote 3-0; Yeas (3) – Liles, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Absent (2) – McCarty, Mullins. Approved Resolution No. 2599 authorizing the Professional Legal Services between the Town Commonwealth’s Attorney Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution Fund and have the outstanding accounts removed from the active records and placed in a permanent file where, if the opportunity arises, the accounts may be collected. Mr. Keen commented on approaching the two-year mark of the water system being transferred over to commented that the Town fund for the past two years to finish out contractual agreements had begun prior to the transfer. The Town is ready to close out the Utility Fund. The first step would be to write off the entire balance that is there so that it 6 would be moving the fund balance to the General Fund. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the Resolution Fund and have the outstanding accounts removed from the active records and placed in a permanent file where, if the opportunity arises, the accounts may be collected Council Member Liles, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 3-0; Yeas (3) – Liles, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Absent (2) – McCarty, Mullins. Approved Resolution No. 2600 authorizing the outstanding accounts removed from the active records and placed in a permanent file where, if collected. Under reports from committees, Mr. Keen commented that due to a last-minute cancelation, there was not enough time to reschedule or update the agenda to notify the public of the cancelation of the Finance Committee meeting. Under reports from committees, Town Manager Peters reported on the June 12, 2024, Community commented that there was a discussion on Twin Creeks Brewing Company’s loan forgiveness and performance agreement. dissolve the Revolving Loan Program. The Town Creeks has a balance of about $10,000 left in the loan program. The plan is to take action at the July 2, 2024, Council Meeting on the forgiveness of the Redevelopment Project update in which the Town is using EPA Brownfield funds to do some design plans. Mr. Peters commented on West Lee Avenue in which there is a proposal to redevelop the public alleys and provide access to the public right away. This will be further discussed and then brought to Council. Mr. Peters commented on the SmartScale Roundabout. The Town estimates this project will be around $20 million. This project is not going to construction any time soon, but the plans are being worked on. Mr. Peters commented on the A&E On- Call Contract which will help the Town have an on- call list for all contractors rather than creating an RFP for each individual project Projects Director Jamie Hurt will be providing an update to the Playground at the July 2, 2024, Council Meeting. 7 Boulevard crosswalk is about to wrap up, and the contractors are just waiting for the flashing beacons and ADA ramps. Mr. Peters commented that the contractors for the Glade Creek Greenway are working on the water line. commented on the first advisory committee meeting on Thursday for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Peters commented on the collaboration agreement with the Vinton Chamber of Commerce. This will be reviewed by both parties brought to Council for approval. Fourth Race and the Fireworks. working with Pollard 107 South and Pok-e-Joes on closing the streets while they work on getting an extended ABC license to provide alcohol outside their buildings. the renovations for the War Memorial. The Town is having to hire some architects to do structural analyses and some design-level detail. Based on design elements the Town will apply for necessary building permits and seek bids for subcontractors. Town Manager Peters commented that the Mountain View Road project started this week. The project updates are on the transportation page on the Town website. There are two road closures on Niagara Road. The Town made some alterations to the detour. There was a sinkhole at the intersection with Wyndham Drive. Council commented on the Fourth of July, Roanoke Regional Partnership, and Mountain View Road. adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall vote, with all members voting: Vote 3-0; Yeas (3) – Liles, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Absent Meeting adjourned APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk