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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/1/2022 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Keith N. Liles Laurie J. Mullins Michael W. Stovall MEMBERS ABSENT: Sabrina McCarty, Vice Mayor STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Andrew Keen, Finance Director Donna Collins, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Tim Lawless, Deputy Police Chief Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning & Zoning Director Jamie Hurt, Capital Projects Manager Bo Herndon, Public Works Director Chasity Barbour, Community Programs & Facilities Director The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Liles, Council Member Mullins, Council Member Stovall and Mayor Grose present. Vice Mayor McCarty was absent. Roll call After a Moment of Silence, Randy Layman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Under upcoming community events/ announcements, Council Member Liles announced the following: November 11 – 5:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts Flag Burning and Wreath Ceremony – Vinton War Memorial; November 12 7:30 p.m. – VT v. UNC Hockey - Lancer Lot; November 4 – 8:00 p.m. – Midnight Blue and November 5 – 8:00 p.m. – Empty Bottles – both at Rosie’s; every Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. – Bingo and every Thursday – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia – Twin Creeks Brewery and December 1 – 6:00 p.m. – tree lighting followed by Christmas Parade at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins 2 voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – McCarty. meeting Under awards, introductions, presentations and proclamations, the next item on the agenda was the Veterans. Donna Collins presented each with a plaque. The next item on the agenda was the introduction and Swearing In Ceremony for Trinity Allen Otey, Daniel Marcel Valladarez and Stephanie Nicole Walsh Lawless, the Town Clerk administered Oaths of Office to Officers Walsh, Valladarez and Walsh. After comments by Chief Drumond, the Mayor and Council made comments. The next item on the agenda was the introduction of made brief comments and introduced Carrie Kessler, Senior Financial Analyst Caroline Loveland, Community Programs Coordinator both to the Town. The next item on the agenda was the Vinton Historical Society/History Museum Annual Report Randy Layman Council for their support and then read a printed report, which will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as part of the permanent record. Mr. Layman next commented that the Society wants to install an elevator at the Museum for access to the second floor for visitors with special needs and those who have limitations with stairs. They have secured Hill Studio to do a draft proposal and have received a courtesy review of the draft architect. This will be a residential-type construction, not commercial with a preliminary budget of $55,000 along with a fund raising campaign to be determined. Mr. Layman also commented that the Museum has volunteers in 2022. With regard to the elevator, t 3 Layman commented that two windows will be removed, footing will be added and it is operated siding to make it blend with the rest of the building as well as the cap for the roofing. The next item on the agenda was a briefing on the Amendment to Adopt and Incorporate by Reference the Town of Vinton GAP Summary – Bike/Ped Plan, May 2022. Nathan McClung first commented that the importance of adopting this plan is to ensure that all of the improvements within the Transportation (VDOT) funding. Many of the VDOT grants require that it has to be within a regional or local plan, so having this Plan adopted into the Town’s Comprehensive will meet that requirement Additionally, it will solidify and legitimize the work of the two Steering Committees, residents and Council. The Study was conducted with a $100,000 Growth and Accessibility Planning (GAP) Grant through the Investment (OIPI). There was no match required by the Town. The study area consisted of the central area of the Town bordered b Avenue/Hardy Road, but it was expanded past those areas and into the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Community and a Technical Steering Committee There was also public involvement through a public meeting in October of 2021 and an interactive on- line survey. A final public meeting was held in March of 2022 at which meeting the recommendations were presented and everyone had a chance to give their input before the 2022. Mr. McClung next commented on the stages in the development of the Plan. After the consultants completed their research, a pedestrian improvements was developed. He then commented on certain aspects of the toolkit and the subjective matrix. Mr. McClung further commented that adopting the Plan does not mean that the Town has to move forward on the specific recommended improvements or projects listed. The Planning Commission will hold 4 conduct their Public Hearing and take action on the matter at their November 15, 2022 meeting. Plan for the future of the Town. The next item on the agenda was an update on Public Works projects. Bo Herndon first commented some wiring to make the upgrades go faster once the equipment is received. The Hardy Road Street lights were installed on October 3rd. The paving week. With regard to the Garthright Bridg project will start on November 7th and is scheduled January due to weather and the holidays. The Town Manager commented on the participation of Town Staff and the success of the Downtown Trick of Treating. Council Members commented on the success of the Downtown Trick or Treating, the passing of Doug Forbes, all of the new employees and the support that Town staff gives to their co-workers. The Mayor commented on the passing of Doug Forbes, the retirement of Chris McCarty and the success of the Downtown Trick of Treating. Council Member Liles made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk