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Home My WebLink About8/15/2023 - Regular1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, August 15, 2023 AGENDA Consideration of: A. 6:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM AND CITIZEN GUIDELINES B. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG C. COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/COUNCIL ACTIVITIES D. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS E. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2023 F. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS G. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consideration of public comments concerning the adoption of an Ordinance to grant a deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. in conjunction with the Town’s development of the Walnut Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations Project from 5th Street to the Town’s West Limits. a. Open Public Hearing • Report from Staff – Town Manager • Receive public comments • Council discussion and questions b. Close Public Hearing Michael W. Stovall, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles, Council Member Sabrina M. McCarty, Council Member Laurie J. Mullins, Council Member Vinton Municipal Building 311 South Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 983-0607 2 c. Consider of adoption of an Ordinance to grant a deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. in conjunction with the Town’s development of the Walnut Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations Project from 5th Street to the I. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION 1. Consider of adoption of a Resolution of support for the extension of the Roanoke- Blacksburg Airport Runway 6-24. J. TOWN ATTORNEY K. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS L. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 1. Council-appointed Officers a. Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk M. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 1. Finance Committee – Cody Sexton 2. Community Development Committee – Nathan McClung N. COUNCIL O. MAYOR P. CLOSED SESSION 1. Request to Convene in Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2-3711 (A) (1) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for discussion of the annual performance of the Police Chief. 2. Request to Convene in Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2-3711 (A) (3) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for discussion of the acquisition of real property in downtown Vinton. Q. RECONVENE AND ADOPT CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING R. ADJOURNMENT Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or attend Town Council meetings. Please call (540) 983-0607 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date so that proper arrangements may be made. 3 NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: September 5, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers September 11, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Annex September 13, 2023 – 9:00 a.m. – Public Works Committee Meeting – PW Conference September 19, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Town Clerk Issue Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2023 Attachments July 18, 2023 minutes Recommendations Motion to approve minutes Town Council Agenda Summary 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023, 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 McCarty Laurie J. Mullins STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Town Manager/Town Clerk Antonia Arias-Magallon, Administrative Manager Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Tim Lawless, Deputy Police Chief Andrew Keen, Finance Director Bo Herndon, Public Works Director Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Fayula Gordon, Associate Planner The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Administrative Manager called the role with Council Member Liles, McCarty, Council Member Mullins, Stovall, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Public Works Director Bo Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following: July 22 – Mingle at the Market from 7 – Farmers Market; August 1 – National from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Charles R. Hill Community Center; August 19 – 3 of Dogs Days of Summer from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Lancerlot. Council Member McCarty encouraged everyone to venues in the community and to follow the Town’s social media and website for more information. Council Member Mullins announced the following: July 12 – Committee meeting; June 22 – attended the RVARC meeting; June 23 – Vice Mayor Stovall attended the RVTPO meeting; June 29 – Council Member Liles and Vice Mayor Stovall attended the Chamber After Hours; June 29 – 2 Town of Woodstock; July 4 – Mayor Grose gave opening remarks at the Four on the Fourth; July 4 – Council Member Liles, Council Member Mullins, and Mayor Grose attended the July 4th Fireworks Celebration; July 11 – Mayor Grose attended the Roanoke Regional Partnership mid-year investor update; July 18 – Council Members visited Pitzer Road to check out the Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) process. Council Member Mullins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 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. of June 20, 2023 The next item under the agenda, Deputy Chief Lawless reviewed a PowerPoint that will be available at the Town Clerk’s office as part of the calls for service were 3,910. The total number of reports written was 293. The total traffic stops were 836. The total number of traffic summons issued was 540. The total number of traffic accidents was 104. The total drug cases were 17, and the total security checks were 787. The Police Department received a LOLE Block Grant of $4,746.00 and an ARPA Grant - of $158,000.00 that will help pay for gym equipment for employees to use and much- needed police equipment. Mayor Grose commented on some of the equipment the department is looking into using the grant to purchase. The next item under the agenda, Town Manager Peters introduced Society's President, Randy Layma reviewed the Vinton Historical Society's financial statements and budget summary for FY 2024. Historical Society approved the purchase of the lift. Mr. Peters will work with the Historical Society on options for funding and getting the project started. memberships that the Vinton History Museum gets every year. Mr. Layman commented that there are a couple throughout the year of new ones but are 3 The next item under the agenda, Nathan McClung commented on the Community Rating System and Hazard Mitigation Projects. The Town will maintain its CRS class 8 certification so Flood Insurance Policyholders can get a 10 percent discount on their premium. The Town is continuing to implement the specific mitigation projects denoted jurisdiction. Gordon Foundation Open Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund Grant that was received for the playground project behind the Vinton War Memorial. Ms. package. appreciation towards Ms. Gordon for her work on receiving the grant. Town Attorney Carroll commented on the year. amendment where currently the MOU states that the sheriffs of the County and the City of Roanoke have to assign personnel to the MARCUS program. The amendment would like that to alleviate any burden on the City and County sheriffs. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the MARCUS Alert amendment 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) – None. Program. Town Manager Peters commented that the Cleveland Avenue paving has been completed, plan for the streets. The fire d resumed, development. Earlier today, Council Members and a few staff members view the VDOTs Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) 4 time to view the process. Mr. Peters thanked staff for their work on the 4th of July. Under reports from committees, Bo Herndon commented Committee meeting. Currently, they are working on a project on Holiday Road for Stormwater Circle’s s Fiber is still in Vinton and working on Lauderdale Avenue plan in place, there will be temporary striping. The striping company is a local company. Fall paving will start in August or September. We had the FDR visit today on Pitzer Road. Mr. Herndon showed a video to the process more thoroughly. Council Members expressed appreciation for all the work done for the 4th of July celebration and the budget and that are coming up. Mayor Grose commented on the Vinton Chamber Lunch and Learn and expressed appreciation to the staff who helped with the 4th of July Celebration. The next item on the agenda was a request to convene in a Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2- amended, for discussion of the appointment of the Town Clerk. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to convene in 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) – None. Council went into Closed Session at 7:27 p.m. At 7:58 p.m., the regular meeting reconvened, and the Certification that the Closed Meeting was held in accordance with State Code requirements was approved on a motion by Council Member Mullins; seconded by Council Member McCarty and members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Certification of Closed Meeting 5 Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Consideration of public comments concerning the adoption of an Ordinance to grant a deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. in conjunction with the Town’s development of the Walnut Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations Project from 5th Street to the Town’s West Limits. Summary As part of the bicycle/pedestrian accommodations project along Walnut Avenue from 5th Street to Town West Limits, the Town Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Town of Vinton to grant the deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. The public hearing notice of the Town’s intent to grant the deed of easement has been advertised in The Vinton Messenger on August 3 and August 10, 2023. The project will significantly improve pedestrian access and safety along Walnut Avenue, provide for safer bicycle accommodations, and complete a connection for the Town of Vinton’s Glade Creek Greenway and the City of Roanoke’s Tinker Creek Greenway. The construction project is funded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds. Attachments The Deed of the Access Easement Plat of the Access Easement Ordinance Recommendation Conduct Public Hearing Motion to adopt Ordinance Town Council Agenda Summary Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEED OF EASEMENT TO VIKING FENCE COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton desires to grant a deed of easement over parcel 060.15- 02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. in conjunction with the Town’s development of the Walnut Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-2100 et seq., the Town has advertised its intent to grant the deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc., invited bids for the proposed easement from other interested parties, reviewed any other bids it received, conducted such other investigation as it saw fit to make, and held a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vinton finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Town of Vinton to grant the deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00- 000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. in conjunction with the Town’s development of the Walnut Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations; and WHEREAS, the project will significantly improve pedestrian access and safety along Walnut Avenue, provide for safer bicycle accommodations, and complete a connection for the Town of Vinton’s Glade Creek Greenway and the City of Roanoke’s Tinker Creek Greenway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, pursuant to their authority, that the Town Council of the Town of Vinton hereby: (i) approves the deed of easement over parcel 060.15-02-01.00-000 (505 Walnut Avenue) to Viking Fence Company, Inc. in substantially the same form as has been presented to Council (“Easement”), (ii) authorizes and directs the Mayor and/or the Town Manager to execute the Easement, with such revisions, omissions, and additions as either of them, acting individually, deems appropriate; and (iii) authorizes and directs the Mayor and/or the Town Manager to take such other actions as either of them, acting individually, may consider necessary to carry out the purposes of the Easement and this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon and after its passage. This Ordinance adopted on motion made by Council Member , seconded by Council Member , with the following votes recorded: Page 2 of 2 AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk 1 Prepared by: Jeremy E. Carroll (VSB No. 41331) Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC 310 First Street, Suite 1000 P.O. Box 90 Roanoke, Virginia 24002-0090 Parcel ID: 060.15-02-01.00-0000 Property Owner: Town of Vinton, Virginia Title Ins.: Unknown to preparer. Consideration: $10.00 Exempt from recordation taxes and fees pursuant to §§ 58.1-811, 17.1-266, and 17.1- 279(E) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. DEED OF EASEMENT THIS DEED OF EASEMENT is dated as of this ___ day of , 2023, by and between the TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia (“Grantor”), and VIKING FENCE COMPANY, INC., a Virginia corporation (“Grantee”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Grantor is the sole owner of the property shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, having acquired the property by deed dated April 5, 2005, and recorded as Instrument Number 200516218 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Roanoke County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the Grantor to grant and convey unto the Grantee a variable width ingress/egress easement over and across the property, as shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, paid by Grantee to Grantor, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Grantor does hereby grant and convey unto the Grantee, its successors and assigns, an ingress/egress easement over and across the property shown on Exhibit A to construct, install, repair, replace, and maintain a gravel access road, and being more described as follows: A variable width ingress/egress easement over an easement area consisting of 8,319 square feet and designated as the “New Variable Width Ingress/Egress Easement For Parcel I.D. 060.15-02-01.01” as shown on the 2 plat entitled “Easement Plat for Town of Vinton Showing New Variable Width Ingress/Egress Easement Being Granted to Viking Fence Company, Being Situated at 505 Walnut Ave., Town of Vinton, Virginia” at a scale of 1” = 50’, dated March 13, 2023, and prepared by Mattern & Craig, Engineers and Surveyors, which plat is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The easement area is further identified as the shaded area labeled “Gravel Entrance” on the plat. The easement granted herein is subject to the following conditions: 1. The Grantee will be responsible for all costs associated with the construction, installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of the permitted gravel access road. The access road shall be made solely of gravel suitable for road construction and no other material. 2. The Grantee may use the easement solely for ingress/egress between Walnut Avenue and Parcel I.D. 060.15-02-01.01-0000. 3. The Grantee and its agents shall have full and free use of the easement for the purposes named herein and shall have all rights and privileges reasonably necessary to the utilization of the easement. 4. The Grantee shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair of the easement area required for the Grantee’s to use easement area for the purposes named herein. Without limiting the foregoing general obligation, the Grantee must repair any actual damage caused by the Grantee in the exercise of any of the rights granted herein. 5. The Grantor reserves unto itself and its assigns the absolute right to use the property, including the easement area, in any manner it sees fit, provided the Grantor’s use of the property does not unreasonably interfere with the Grantee’s use of the easement granted herein. The Grantee’s use of the easement granted herein must not interfere with, impair, or disrupt the Grantor’s use of its property. 6. The easement granted herein shall exist for a term of forty (40) years from the date of recordation of this instrument, in accordance with Virginia Code § 15.2- 2100(B). The easement granted herein shall expire on that day forty (40) years following the date of recordation of this instrument, unless a new instrument granting an extension of the easement is recorded in accordance with applicable law. 3 THIS DEED HAS BEEN PREPARED WITHOUT BENEFIT OF A FULL TITLE REPORT AND NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE STATE OF TITLE IS MADE BY THE ATTORNEY PREPARING THIS DEED. GRANTOR: TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA ________________________________ COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROANOKE, to wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _________________, 2023, by Richard W. Peters, Jr., on behalf of the Town of Vinton, Virginia. My commission expires: _______________ Notary registration number: _______________ ___________________________ Notary Public 4 EXHIBIT A N01ES: 1. 1HIS PLAT WAS PREPARED FROM A CURRENT FIELD SURVEY AND DOES NOTREPRESENT A CURRENT BOUNDARY SURVEY.2.1HIS PLAT WAS PREPARED Wl1HOUT 1HE BENEFIT OF A nTLE REPORT AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO INFORMA llON WI-I/CH MAY BE DISCLOSED 1HEREIN. J. TO 1HE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF ALL VISIBLE EASEMENTS ARESHO'MJ. 4. 1HE CURRENT PROPERTY O'MJER IS 1HE TO'MJ OF VINTON AS RECORDED IN 1HE CLERK'S OFFICE OF 1HE CIRCUIT COURT OF 1HE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200516218. 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VIRGINIA ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24016 (540) 345-9342 FAX (540) 345-7691 Scale: 1 "=50' Comm#: 4200 I Date: 3/13/2023 Drawn: JAD Checked: TWC I Tax#: 60.15-02-01 .00 Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Administration Issue Consider of adoption of a Resolution of support for the extension of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport Runway 6-24. Summary Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport (ROA) has a passenger leakage rate of 70 percent. In other words, 70 percent of riders choose to travel out of the region’s catchment zone to fly out of another airport, usually in North Carolina. As our health sciences and autonomous transportation industries continue to grow, it is imperative that we have an FAA-compliant runway and more direct flight options to similar hubs throughout the country. The airport’s current layout cannot support these needs, which are vital to attracting, retaining, and growing regional economic development opportunities. ROA is currently operating under an FAA waiver for safety overrun areas. Runway 6-24 is an instrument approach runway that operates under a waiver from the FAA because it does not have the required runway overrun safety area of one thousand feet extending beyond the end of the paved R/W surface. Considering the topography and adjacent development, addressing this issue is best accomplished by shifting the runway west and extending it over Interstate 581. There is a tremendous benefit that expanding the runway can have for the region and rural Virginia. Attachments Resolution Recommendation Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary 1 RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EXTENSION OF THE ROANOKE-BLACKSBURG AIRPORT RUNWAY 6-24 FOR THE BENEFIT THAT AN EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM HAS ON THE ECONOMY AND OUR REGION WHEREAS, Roanoke is the largest municipality in Western Virginia and the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Roanoke, and surrounding localities are primed for exponential growth in high-tech, high-wage jobs; and WHEREAS, led by Carilion, Virginia Tech, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, the health sciences hub that has been established is fast gaining international recognition for its research and development successes; and WHEREAS, Virginia Tech’s autonomous transportation programs continue to lead the industry with its technological advancements.; and WHEREAS, as these world-class programs continue to expand, it is imperative that we promote and utilize available resources to leverage this growth to advance the region and rural Virginia; and WHEREAS, our health sciences and autonomous transportation industries continue to grow, it is imperative that we have an FAA-compliant runway and more direct flight options to similar hubs throughout the country. The airport’s current layout cannot support these needs, which are vital to attracting, retaining, and growing regional economic development opportunities; and WHEREAS, ROA is currently operating under an FAA waiver for safety overrun areas. Runway 6-24 is an instrument approach runway that operates under a waiver from the FAA because it does not have the required runway overrun safety area of one thousand feet extending beyond the end of the paved R/W surface; and WHEREAS, considering the topography and adjacent development, addressing this issue is best accomplished by shifting the runway west and extending it over Interstate 581. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council joins its regional partners in supporting the extension of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport Runway for the benefit that an efficient, effective, and safe transportation system has on the economy and our region. . 2 This Resolution adopted on motion made by ______________, seconded by _________________, with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: ____________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Council Issue Appointments of Council-appointed Officers: a. Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Summary Council needs to appoint Antonia Arias-Magallon as Town Clerk effective September 1, 2023, to replace Richard W. Peters, Jr., for term ending on December 31, 2024. Attachments None Recommendations Motion to approve appointments of Council-appointed Officer Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Finance Issue Finance Committee Summary The Finance Committee met on August 14, 2023, and the following items were discussed at the meeting: a. June 30, 2023 Financial Statements b. July 31, 2023 Financial Statements c. Resolution for Appropriation request for Grant dollars pertaining to the multi- generational park project- $218,295.00 d. End of Year rollover discussion Attachments None Recommendations Approval of Financial Statements for June 30, 2023, and July 31, 2023. Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Community Development Committee Summary The Community Development Committee met on August 9, 2023, and the following items were discussed at the meeting: a. Animal Public Nuisance Ordinance Presentation and Discussion b. Viking Fence Access Easement c. Cleveland Mart Redevelopment Alley Vacation Resolution d. Regional Retail Study Update e. Town consideration of a Regional Skate Park Initiative f. Downtown Commercial Overlay District Discussion g. E. Cleveland Avenue and Gus Nicks Boulevard – Striping and Speed Reduction Plan and Outreach Strategies Discussion Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Council Issue Request to Convene in Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2-3711 (A) (1) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for discussion of the annual performance of the Police Chief. Summary None Attachments Certification of Closed Meeting Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary AT A CLOSED MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA. CERTIFICATION THAT A CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia has convened a closed meeting on this date, pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3711 (A) (1) of the 1950 Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Vinton Town Council that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council hereby certifies that to the best of each member's knowledge: 1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from opening meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification applies; and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Town Council. Motion made by _____________________ and seconded by ____________________ with all in favor. ___________________________________ Clerk of Council Meeting Date August 15, 2023 Department Council Issue Request to Convene in Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2-3711 (A) (3) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, for discussion of the acquisition of real property in downtown Vinton. Summary None Attachments Certification of Closed Meeting Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary AT A CLOSED MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA. CERTIFICATION THAT A CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia has convened a closed meeting on this date, pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3711 (A) (3) of the 1950 Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Vinton Town Council that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council hereby certifies that to the best of each member's knowledge: 1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from opening meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification applies; and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Town Council. Motion made by _____________________ and seconded by ____________________ with all in favor. ___________________________________ Clerk of Council