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Home My WebLink About11/19/2024 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 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 Tim Lawless, Deputy Police Chief Mike Caldwell, Lieutenant Jeremy Shrewsbury, Sergeant Jesse Dibble, Corporal Brandon Alterio, Sergeant Jason Call, Police Officer Grant Shepherd, Corporal Donna Collins, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Mandy Adkins, Cultural Placemaking and Events Director Amanda Payne, Community Facilities Manager Marshall Stanley, Economic Development Specialist Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Mullins, Vice Mayor Stovall, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Liles led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following: November 28 and 29 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving; December 5 – Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade at 6 p.m.; December 10 – Santa Crawl starts at 5 p.m. from the Vinton War Memorial; December 24 and 25 – Town Offices Closed in observance of Christmas; and January 1 – observance of New Year. Council Member McCarty 2 entertainment venues and to follow the Town’s social media and website for more information. Council Member Mullins following Council activities: October 16 – Council Members Liles, McCarty, and Mullins attended the Offsite Virginia Rural Planning Caucus Workshop; October 26 – Mayor Grose and Council Member Mullins attended the Shred Event; October 29 – Members Liles and McCarty attended Downtown Trick or Treating; November 12 – November 13 – Mayor Grose and Council Members McCarty and Mullins attended the Field of Honor Celebration; November 13 – Council Public Works Committee Meeting; and November 18 – attended the Finance Committee Meeting. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as was seconded by Council Member McCarty and voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. October 15, 2024, and the minutes of the Work Session on October 1, 2024; Resolution No. 2618 budget; and Resolution No. 2619 appropriating funds in the amount of $16,112.65 for the receipt of an insurance claim made on a Town Vehicle that was damaged during a storm event. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Marshall Stanley recognized the following Vinton restaurants for winning The Roanoker Magazine 2025 Best Dining Award: Dogwood Restaurant, Macado’s, New York Pizza, Our Daily Bread, Pok-E-Joe’s, Pollard 107 South and RND Coffee. Representatives from RND Coffee and Pok-E-Joe’s receive the certificate later date. Mayor Grose expressed appreciation towards the business owners. and proclamations, Donna Collins recognized the following Veteran staff members work and dedication: Mayor Bradley Grose, Chief Fabricio Drumond, Sergeant Brandon Alterio, 3 organization who were unable to attend the meeting, Public Works Mechanic Officer Sean McKittrick, and Officer Jacob Miller. Ms. Collins handed the their flags and thanked them for their service. Council expressed appreciation to the staff for their hard work during Celebration. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Donna Collins and Amanda Payne for their hard work in Vinton being Performer by the Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Chief Drumond recognized Jesse Dibble for his promotion from Officer to Corporal. Chief Drumond next recognized Sergeant Jeremy Shrewsbury and Sergeant Brandon Alterio for completing the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Series. Chief Drumond then recognized Officer Jason Call for during a storm and helping clear branches. Lastly, Grant Shepherd for his promotion from Officer to Corporal. Department and all of their hard work. Under reports from committees, Bo Herndon commented on the November 13, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting. Mr. Herndon commented citizen comments regarding Ruddell Road and the intersection of 5th Street and Cedar Avenue. Both issues involved speeding on those roads and citizens asked Public Works to investigate it. Street Sign Replacement was completed for Midway. Public Works ordered a third set of signs which have arrived. working on Niagara Road and has put in the new sewer line. The Town sent out draft bids to Town Attorney Carroll for the stormwater projects on South Pollard Street and Jefferson Avenue for his review. The Thrasher Church stormwater project is going well and looking good. Under reports from committees, Andrew Keen commented on the November 18, 2024, Finance 4 Committee meeting. Mr. Keen commented that th October financial statements. The revenue and expenditures exceeded expectations with lower than expected during those months. Cash reserves remain high. The Committee then reviewed the that were approved in the in the Consent Agenda. Lastly, the Committee approved the 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Calendar. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the September and Statements; the motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins; and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of public comments Avenue and 1st Street, identified as Tax Map ID 060.15-06-38.00-0000, 060.15-06-39.00-0000, 060.15-06-40.00-0000, 060.15-06-41.00-0000, 060.15-06-42.00-0000 and 060.15-06-43.00- 0000 in the Town of Vinton, upon certain terms and conditions. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:49 p.m. Mr. Peters commented the Town issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) Development in August of 2024, and received two formal proposals Community Hospitality LLC company proposal. A Contract of LLC Company has been agreed to in principle and will include a due diligence period through June 30, 2025, performance ag (development incentive grants), finalizing building franchise for the project. Public Hearing Opened 5 Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 6:56 p.m. Council Member Liles approve the Ordinance authorizing Manager to sign a Contract of Hospitality LLC for limited-service hotel at the intersection of South Pollard Street, 1st Street, and Cedar Avenue in the Town of Vinton to be known as the Vinton/East County Hotel Project; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Ordinance No. 1061 Town Manager to sign a Contract of Sale with developing a limited- intersection of South Pollard Street, 1st Street, and Cedar Avenue in the Town of Vinton to be known as the Vinton/East County Hotel Project Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution between the Town of Vinton, the Roanoke County developing an Extended Stay America Premium hotel at the intersection of South Pollard Street, 1st Street and Cedar Avenue in the Town of Vinton to Project. Authority, has negotiated the LLC. The agreement extends over a five (5) year development of the hotel. Terms of the Agreement include a minimum Capital Investment of $12,000,000, a contribution of a maximum of $100,000 annually for 5 years to incentivize the project, and maintenance of at least 10 new jobs. The Hotel should generate a minimum of $100,000 annually in Transient Occupancy Tax Revenue. Council Member Mullins approve the Resolution between the Town of Vinton, the Roanoke County Economic Development developing an Extended Stay America Premium hotel at the intersection of South Pollard Street, 1st Approved Resolution No. 2620 Authority (EDA), and KARA Hospitality LLC for South Pollard Street, 1st Street and Cedar Avenue 6 to be known as the Vinton/East County Hotel Project; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Vinton/East County Hotel Project Town Manager Peters commented on the work session on December 3rd at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the Gus Nicks Boulevard project. commented that the December 17, 2024, meeting if no items require action. Mr. Peters commented that Pok-E-Joe’s, Creative Occasions, and Magnets USA received the first BEAP Grants offered by County Economic Development Authority. Mr. Peters then commented on the Christmas Parade and Santa Crawl that will be coming up soon and building. and commented on the VACo Award for the Town Application and Vinton Businesses receiving the recognition for the Best Dining Award. Council Member Liles made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk