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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/2020 - Regular1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M. BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED, AND ORDINANCE NO. 1016 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Sabrina McCarty, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles Laurie J. Mullins Michael W. Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Acting Town Manager/Director of Economic Development Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Anne Cantrell, Finance Director/Treasurer Fabricio Drumond, Interim Police Chief Donna Collins, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director Nathan McClung, Principal Planner The Vinton Town Council meeting was held via Virginia Government Facebook Page. The Mayor The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Liles, Council Member Mullins Member Stovall, Vice Mayor McCarty Grose present announced the names of staff and others present, confirmed that the meeting was Section 4- Acts of the Virginia General Assembly and that means. Roll call After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Liles led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Under upcoming community events/ announcements, Vice Mayor McCarty announced the following: December 3 – 6:30 p.m. – tree lighting following by Vinton Christmas Parade at 7:00 p.m.; December 5 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - History Museum Holiday Open House and December 17 – 5-7:00 p.m. - Vinton Chamber Holiday Open House – Charles 2 will be closed the week of Thanksgiving. Due to COVID-19, these events are subject to change at posted. Council Member Mullins made a motion to motion was seconded by Vice Mayor McCarty and voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Meetings November 3, 2020 Under awards, introductions, presentations and proclamations, Donna Collins commented that this year the Virginia Municipal League did a first annual award due to the circumstances of COVID-19 and the Town was nominated and received a Local Champion Award. This award was given to those determination and creativity in such a manner as to community. Although this was spearheaded by the communication, questions and due preventing Committee was grateful to be recognized, but it was a team effort. The next item on the agenda was the certain Town property located at 307 South Pollard Street, identified as Tax Parcel Number 060.15-07- 43.00 7:09 p.m. The Acting Town Manager first commented that as Economic Development Committee, the Town has been approached by Fa Farmburguesa to purchase the vacant lot (307 South Pollard Street) between the Municipal Street. The and Farmburguesa Restaurant as they make property improvements to construct Public Hearing Opened 3 Once they reach their investment goals estimated at $80,000, they can petition the Town to purchase the property. In the meantime, it will be contracted with the Town in the form of a lease agreement for a one-year lease with the option additional one-year terms, but it is not anticipated to be necessary. The rent for the first year will be $250 equivalent to the current total tax assessment for both town and county taxes. contingencies within the purchase option relating to maintenance of the property and liability insurance while they are in construction and once they begin to operate. Once they property, a purchase agreement will be brought to Council for their consideration. closed at 7:12 p.m. the Resolution voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Public Hearing Closed Adopted Resolution No. 2386 Property Lease to Farmyard LLC of certain Town property located at 307 South Pollard 060.15-07-43.00 The next item on the agenda was the 060.16-02-15.00. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m. The Acting Town Manager commented that D W Restaurant or Dogwood Restaurant is located at 106 East Lee Avenue and has petitioned the Town to lease a portion of the vacant lot that sits between their current location and Cyndi’s Fashions on Lee Avenue. A pedestrian access has been established on that lot which will occupy approximately two- thirds of the lot that connects Lee Avenue to the rear parking lot behind Vinyard Street. D W Restaurant plans to cons weather. This is only a lease and will be for an initial one-year Public Hearing Opened 4 year terms. The rent for this lease will also be $2 assessments for that property. We do anticipate a generated as a result of the Town leasing this space to the Dogwood Restaurant. Their total investment is expected to exceed $20,000 in improvements to this portion of the lot to develop a retaining wall elevation as well as the brick paver patio on top and other improvements to make it attractive and fit into the current aesthetics that we set for that site. We Economic Development Committee. closed at 7:16 p.m. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve seconded by Vice Mayor McCarty Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Public Hearing Closed Adopted Resolution No. 2387 granting of a 060.16-02-15.00 The next item on the agenda was a briefing on the Petition of Giacomo Montuori for a Special Use Vinton, Virginia, Tax Map Number 060.20-05- 64.00-0000, zoned GB General Business District Nathan McClung first commented that the SUP is for an arcade for the New York Pizza Restaurant in dry-cleaning establishment. They are proposing an arcade in conjunction with an ice-cream and coffee shop with a drive-thru. In 2016 a site plan was approved for the drive-thru with the ice-cream never completed. The Town has now been approached by Mr. Montuori to p It is intended to be a family- the umbrella of the New York Pizza Restaurant and can be accessed from the patio area between the two buildings. 5 Our zoning ordinance requires arcade uses to go through the special use process and the definition of a commercial indoor amusement is contained in also have to go through a change of use permit per the Roanoke County Building Commissioner for the arcade use. The property is located in our General Business District which is tailored to accommodate with the existing uses surrounding it and the general characteristics of the corridor and the intent of the GB District. Mr. McClung next showed and commented on the building plans that were approved in 2017. The would use between 1,200-1,700 square feet for the arcade use. The Planning Commission will hold a Work Session and Public Hearing 19, 2020 and Council will hold their Public Hearing 2020 meeting. The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a Resolution approving a new Residency Policy Treasurer and Chief of Police. The Acting Town Manager commented that in 2016 Council adopted Treasurer, Chief of Police and Fire Chief that those appointed positions would reside within the Town’s boundaries and would be required to do so within a 12-month period of being hired. Council directed staff to modify the policy to re Town and update the residency requirement for the Police to be left to Council’s direction and defined by each of their respective employment agreements. Vice Mayor McCarty made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Liles Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Adopted Resolution No. 2388 approving a Manager, 6 Under Project Updates/Comments, the Acting Town Manager commented that the Town has been working with Rosie’s Gaming Emporium last several months on a potential new project and introduced Ernie Dellaverson, General Manager, on their expansion plan. Mr. Dellaverson next reviewed a presentation, which will be on file in the record. aspects of the expansion such as the walkway, drop-off lane, 276 spot parking garage and new bar area with a stage for live music. The expansion will also bring the entire gaming machine count from the current 150 to 500. They are hoping to start the project in January and have it completed by December of 2021. The existing facility will not shut down during construction and they have secured some temporary offices at the Lancerlot Mr. Peters asked Mr. Dellaverson if he could share an anticipated investment as well as a total number of new hires. Mr. Dellaverson responded they are still forecasting some of the numbers, but it will be in the millions. They currently stand at 70-75 employees during COVID, but can see a significant pandemic. The Mayor and Council Members made comments part of the Town. Under reports from Council Committees, Anne Committee which met on November 10, 2020. Ms. Cantrell next reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, which will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record commented that for September the revenues were higher than anticipated and the cash for September was the highest she had seen since in September she has been Treasurer. She also commented that the auditors make the full presentation to Council at their December 15, 2020 meeting. Ms. Cantrell further commented on the six Resolutions that were reviewed by the Committee 7 current frozen positions will be discussed with the other members of Council and an action item would be brought to December 1st. The Committee also approved the tentative FY2022 Budget Calendar. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the September Member Mullins and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Council Member Stovall made comments about the report and what a great asset the Ms. Cantrell and the Finance staff is to the Town. Approved the Report Under appointment to boards/commissions/ committees, Council Member Liles made a motion to appoint Richard W. Peters, Jr. Valley Resource Authority for an beginning November 17, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023; the motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall following roll call Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Appointed Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for an 2020 and ending December 31, 2023 The Mayor commented on staff, the recent Dentistry and expressed appreciation to the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce. Comments from Council Members: Vice Mayor McCarty expressed appreciation to the Acting Town Manager for keeping Council updated, Adams for the coverage in The Vinton Messenger and for all of the exciting things going on in Town; Council Members Liles, Mullins and Stovall echoed the comments that had been made and expressed appreciation to Town staff. Council Member Stovall 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, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Regular Meeting adjourned 8 APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk