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Home My WebLink About5/21/2024 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 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 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 Bo Herndon, Public Works Director Jill Acker, Administrative Manager Jason Davison, Public Works Crew Leader Andrew Critcher, Public Works Crew Leader 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, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Mullins, Vice Mayor Stovall, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Public Works Crew Leader Jason Davison’s, daughter Maddie led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following: May 21 – Ribbon Cutting for Marcos Pizza at 12 p.m.; May 22 – Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch and Learn with Home Trust Bank from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Hill Senior Building; May 25 – Community Yard Sale at the Vinton History Museum; May 27 – Town offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day; June 8 – Vinton Area Market, Triple Threat Season Opener at the Vinton Farmers Market from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; June 1 – Community Ice Cream Social at the Vinton History Museum; June 18 – Vinton Area Chamber Networking Event at the Salem Memorial Ballpark from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; June 19 – Town offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth and June 22 - Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Mingle at the Market with T 2 Council Member McCarty encouraged everyone to visit the entertainment venues social media and website for more information. Council Member Mullins announced the following Council activities: May 13 – Mayor Grose and Vice meeting; May 14 – Executive Committee meeting with the Chamber; May 15 – Committee meeting; May 16 – Committee meeting; May 17 – Vice Mayor Stovall and Council Member Liles attended the Chamber Mullins attended the May Birthday Luncheon. Council Member Liles made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall and voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; and Nays (0) – None. May 7, 2024. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, presented the Public Works Week Proclamation. Council expressed appreciation towards the Public Works Department for their hard work. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Bo Herndon commented on the annual Public Works Roadeo C Herndon second Chris Lawhorn for placing second place in the Zero placing third place in the Bucket Truck Competition at the Mid-Atlantic APWA (American Public Works Association) WRX Roadeo at the Berglund Center on May 1, 2024. Bo Herndon also recognized Andrew Critcher for placing first place in the Public Works Knuckleboom Roadeo Competition. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Council Member Mullins presented the Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating 3 Forney, GBS/CIDP Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, and and gave brief comments. The next item on the agenda was the Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed FY 2024-2025 Town of Vinton Budget. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m. Deputy Town Manager Sexton commented on the May 7th Council Meeting in which Town Manager budget. Mr. Sexton Clerk’s office as part of the permanent record. Mr. Sexton commented on the FY25 employee's 3% cost of living adjustment and end-of-year gratuity bonus. Mr. Sexton commented that the employee Health Plan Premium did not increase. There also are not any tax rate increases calendar year. The total funds increased 4.19% from the FY24 budget of $14,282,116 to the FY25 budget of $14,879,829. For general fund expenditures, there was an 8.60% increase from the FY24 budget of $12,532,963 to the FY25 budget of $13,610,991. The total capital fund amount is expected to be $660,000. The budget adoption is scheduled to take place at the June 4, 2024, Council meeting. Council expressed appreciation towards staff for their hard work. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m. Public Hearing Opened Public Hearing Closed reported on the May 15, 2024, Committee meeting. Mr. Herndon commented on the sign replacement. The first order was received, and Public Works staff have started replacing signs around Town. FY23-24 paving is completed as of last week. This week, the stripers are coming to finish striping the roads. The Town put out a bid for the FY24-25 schedule, which has been awarded. Mr. Herndon next commented on the s improvements. Public Works ordered parts for the signal lights, which have arrived. They are currently 4 There has been some glitching on some of the equipment, so once the lights are installed contractor will come out and work signal lights. Washington Avenue onto Bypass Road Street intersections will eventually yellow lights. Mr. Herndon commented about having RVTV create a video to show residents how the signal lights are timed. Mr. Herndon commented that there was a request from a citizen to have Lynn Haven Circle become a one-way street. survey/poll on the matter before decision. Mr. Herndon commented that it is getting closer to the start of the Mountain View Road project. The start date will be around June 10 or June 17. There are a few more things that must be done before the project can begin. It is scheduled to be done by August 12 before school starts. Council Member Mullins c residents from Lynn Haven Circle who are in attendance. Residents from 341 Lynn Haven Circle and 353 Lynn Haven Circle commented that there is not a lot of traffic on the street. The two residents also expressed concern that those on the end of the circle would have to drive all the way around to get to their property making it an inconvenience. Town Manager Peters commented that not a Town request, this was a someone in that neighborhood. The Town will have a poll to see how residents in that neighborhood feel about having a one-way. The Town wants to take time to see the input from residents. The Town Clerk received two letters from other residents on their stance on the one-way. These letters will be saved permanent record. Under reports from committees, Andrew Keen reported on the May 13, 2024, Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Keen commented that the Finance Mr. Sexton presented during the Public Hearing. Mr. Keen next commented on the March financial statements. There was general fund shy of 10 percent. March is the ninth month of the fiscal year. The Town has not gotten to spring tax collection, which will increase revenue current 68%. The Town is still w reimbursements for projects 5 Overall, the Town is doing well regarding the total fund balance. Council Member Mullins made a motion to approve the March 31, 2024, Financial Statements; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – Approved the March 31, 2024, Financial Statements. Under appointments to boards and commissions, there was a motion to re-appoint Commission to a new four- June 2, 2024, and ending June 1, 2028 Commission to a new four- June 7, 2024, and ending June 6, 2028. Council Member McCarty made a motion to re- appoint Keith Liles as a member of the Planning Commission to a new four- June 2, 2024, and ending June 1, 2028 Commission to a new four- June 7, 2024, and ending June 6, 2028; the motion was seconded by Council member Mullins, carried voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Re-appointed Keith Liles as a member of the Planning Commission to a new four-year term beginning June 2, 2024, and ending June 1, 2028, and Jonathan McCoy as a member of the Planning Commission to a new four-year term beginning June 7, 2024, and ending June 6, 2028. Town Manager Peters commented that the Town scheduled an advisory committee date on June 20 for the comprehensive plan, made up of business owners, residents, and town staff to start the process. Mr. Peters commented that residents can look updates on the transportation page on the Town’s website. Mr. Peters commented that Public Works is working on the Gus Nicks crosswalks one lane at a time. These project updates are also on the Shannon from the Latinas Network and mentioned their event Dream Big in Vinton. Mr. Peters will send out a flyer to Council with more information. Mayor Grose and Council commented on the paving, Mountain View Road, and the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. Council expressed appreciation toward the Council asked about the option of having a 2-hour 6 Council Member McCarty 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, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk