HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/2012 - RegularMINUTES OF A RETREAT OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 28-29,
2012, AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON,
VIRGINIA.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
William W. Nance, Vice Mayor
1. Douglas Adams, Jr.
Robert R. Altice
Matthew S. Hare
STAFF PRESENT: Christopher S. Lawrence, Town Manager
Susan N. Johnson, Town Clerk
FACILITATOR: Kathy Baske Young
The Council Retreat began on Sunday evening, October 28, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. with dinner,
followed by a review of accomplishments and an overview of challenges that will be facing the
Town over the next three years. After an opportunity for open discussion, the meeting was
recessed at 9:00 p.m.
The Council Retreat was reconvened on Monday morning, October 29, 2012, at 9:00 a.m.
The meeting agenda included:
• Overview of current and projected revenue forecast for the next three to five years
• Economic Development
• The current state/progress of economic development
• Current initiatives being developed/rolled out
• Issues not being addressed that are critical
• Infrastructure
• Information on Storm Water Management
• Significant/critical issues to address or plan for in the next three to five years
relating to the water and sewer system, buildings and our streets and roads
• Other challenges/opportunities
Ms. Young facilitated discussion of all topics and will prepare a final report for Council. After
closing comments, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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