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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
NOTICE – THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE
VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON
IN KEEPING WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER
FIFTY-FIVE (2020) DUE TO COVID-19, WE WILL BE FOLLOWING
SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND LIMITING THE GATHERING OF
NO MORE THAN 10 INDIVIDUALS AT A TIME
AGENDA
Consideration of:
A. 7:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG
D. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS
E. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider approval of the minutes:
a. Council Strategic Planning Retreat of February 21, 2020
b. Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 2020
2. Consider adoption of a Resolution to remove the budget for the original Glade
Creek Greenway Project and appropriate an updated budget amount for the local
and grant funding for the Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2A Project
G. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
H. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions for issues not listed on the agenda.
Keith N. Liles, Vice Mayor
Sabrina McCarty, Council Member
Janet Scheid, Council Member
Michael W. Stovall, Council Member
311 South Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 983-0607
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I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of public comments regarding the Town of Vinton’s intention to apply
for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a local community
development and housing rehabilitation project.
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Pete Peters
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider adoption of a Resolution
2. Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed conveyance of
approximately 1.154 acres of real property located at 350 Gus Nicks Boulevard,
Vinton, Virginia, known as Gish Mill to Gish Mill Davii, LLC., identified as Tax Map
ID 060.11-04.00-0000 and 060.11-04-23.00-000 in the Town of Vinton and
3410617 in the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions.
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Pete Peters
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider adoption of a Resolution
3. Consideration of public comments regarding setting of the real estate, personal
property and machinery and tools tax rates for calendar year 2020.
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Anne Cantrell
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider adoption of an Ordinance setting the real estate tax rate for
calendar year 2020
d. Consider adoption of an Ordinance setting the personal property tax rate for
calendar year 2020
J. TOWN ATTORNEY
K. TOWN MANAGER
1. BRIEFINGS
a. Briefing to update Council on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Town Staff
2. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
a. Consider adoption of a Resolution setting the allocation percentage for
Personal Property Tax Relief in the Town of Vinton for the 2020 tax year -
Anne Cantrell
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b. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of
$17,316.00 from the capital outlay account for the construction of a salt
spreader covering to the capital outlay account for the replacement of the
roof at the Health Department Building – Anne Cantrell
c. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving and confirming the Declaration
of Local Emergency dated March 16, 2020 – Town Manager
d. Consider adoption of an Ordinance to ensure continuity of operations as a
result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic – Town Manager
3. COMMENTS/UPDATES
L. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Finance Committee
M. MAYOR
N. COUNCIL
O. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT TOWN COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
April 14, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting
April 21, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
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Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Town Clerk
Issue
Consider approval of the minutes:
a. Council Strategic Planning Retreat of February 21, 2020
b. Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 2020
Summary
None
Attachments
February 21, 2020 minutes
March 3, 2020
Recommendations
Motion to approve minutes
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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MINUTES OF A STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020, AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, 814 WASHINGTON
AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Keith N. Liles, Vice Mayor
Sabrina McCarty
Janet Scheid
Michael W. Stovall
STAFF PRESENT: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager
Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk
Pete Peters, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic
Development
Anne Cantrell, Finance Director/Treasurer
Tom Foster, Police Chief
Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director
Joey Hiner, Public Works Director
Donna Collins, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
Chasity Barbour, Community Programs & Facilities Director
FACILITATORS: Alison Jorgensen, Council of Community Services
Amanda Holcomb, Council of Community Services
Anne Marie Green, Council of Community Services
The Council Retreat began on Friday morning, February 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. The Mayor
opened the meeting, welcomed everyone and turned the meeting over to Alison Jorgensen and
Amanda Holcomb. Ms. Jorgensen and Ms. Holcomb first reviewed a Visioning Exercise
Summary PowerPoint presentation, which is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a part of the
permanent record and then facilitated the Visioning Exercise Responses and Input session of
the Retreat.
After lunch, the first afternoon session was on personnel and compensation. Stephanie Davis,
Associate Director for the Center for Public Administration and Policy at Virginia Teach reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation on the Town of Vinton Pay Plan Update, which was a part of the
agenda package and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record.
After comments and discussion, Council requested staff to come back to them with a
recommendation for funding.
The next item on the agenda was a review of the work sheets included with the agenda package
on the proposed FY21 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), led by Anne Cantrell. After comments
and discussion, Council gave their consensus to reallocate the one percent (1%) meals tax
implemented on August 1, 2019 to public safety in the General Fund. Ms. Cantrell further
commented that she would make a presentation to the Planning Commission and work with
Staff to bring back recommendations to Council with outcomes from the Retreat to be
considered and incorporated where feasible in the CIP.
With regard to the CIP, information was provided to Council on the potential to allocate a portion
of the Spring paving funds to resurface unsafe portions of Mountain View Road prior to the
estimated date of July 2021, when Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) funds would
become available for the reconstruction of the entire road. After comments and discussion,
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Council gave their consensus to spend $10-15,000 from the paving budget to correct any areas
that are currently unsafe and creating road hazards.
Mr. Peters next reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on community/economic development
goals, which was a part of the agenda package and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a
part of the permanent record.
The next item on the agenda related to the water and wastewater system. Denise Houchins,
Environmental Health Specialist Senior at the Virginia Department of Health reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation on water sampling, which was a part of the agenda package and is on
file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record. Following her presentation,
Joey Hiner next reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on a virtual tour of the Utility Systems,
which was a part of the agenda package and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a part of the
permanent record.
Ms. Jorgensen and Ms. Holcomb facilitated discussion of all topics and will prepare a final report,
which will be brought back to Council for their review and approval at an upcoming Council
meeting.
After closing comments, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 7:00 P.M.
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Sabrina McCarty
Janet Scheid
Michael W. Stovall
MEMBERS ABSENT: Keith N. Liles, Vice Mayor
STAFF PRESENT: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager
Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
Pete Peters, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic
Development
Tom Foster, Police Chief
Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director
Joey Hiner, Public Works Director
at 7:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with
Council Member McCarty,
Scheid, Council Member Stovall and Mayor Grose
present. Vice Mayor Liles was absent.
Roll call
After a Moment of Silence, Council Member
McCarty led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S.
Flag.
Under upcoming community events, Council
Member McCarty announced the following: March
11 – 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Vinton Chamber Lunch N
Learn – Berkshire Health & Rehab and March 24
– 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – Senior Expo – War
Memorial.
Council Member Scheid made a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented
motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall
and carried by the following vote, with all members
voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – McCarty, Scheid,
Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) -
Liles.
Approved minutes of the Regular Council
meeting of February18, 2020
The next item on the agenda was a briefing on
a Quarterly Report for the EPA Community-wide
Brownfield’s Assessment Grant.
made brief comments and then turned the meeting
Ms. Kroll
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presented a PowerPoint presentation, which was a
part of the agenda package and is on file in the
record.
Council Member Scheid
been submitted. Dr. Houston responded the other
property was
Kroll commented that this property was a petroleum
eligibility. If any State Trust funds have been used
on the site, it would make it
funding. Once it goes through the DEQ review, it is
very quickly added into the EPA process.
marketing study was an update or a new study. Mr.
Peters responded that since
done in 2016 and with the new announcements that
the existing study. The updated study will also
create a Performa
generate in the sense of traffic, revenue and what
the costs would be to operate. They will evaluate
the general areas, but it will be
location we have identified.
The next item on the agenda was a briefing on
construction of the Glade Creek Greenway Phase
2A and Intent to Award. Anita McMillan commented
that the lowest responsive bid received from the first
IFB
estimated construction cost. If any bid that is more
(VDOT) requires us to rebid.
bids with the second IFB and the lowest responsive
bid was 7%.
project was $522,137. The entire project cost has
increased due to the nutrient management credit
that we have pay for the stormwater management
requirement of approximately $9,000, the VDOT
$12,000 as well as the construction project itself
VDOT, Salem District, is able
assist the Town in filling the gap. We are obligated
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Alternatives (TA) funds. The initial one is $104,000
and the additional cost that the Town will need to
provide is approximately $19,000. The whole total
is approximately $124,000 for the Town. Once we
have the funds appropriated for the project, we can
authorization to award the construction contract.
Time is of the essence because of the bat mitigation
and the tree clearing within the Greenway corridor
that must to be taken down prior to April 15th
Pathfinders for the Greenway Midweek Crew have
offered their services to help us mark the trees and
cut down the smaller trees. The contractor has also
indicated that he might be willing to cut
trees if the contract has not been awarded prior to
April 15th. If we cannot take the trees down by April
15th, the project will have to be delayed for another
six months. The lowest re
contractor that did the Phase 1 of the Greenway.
funds. When you consider the grant funds and the
funds that VDOT has come up with, we are getting
almost a $700,000 project done for about $130,000
of Town funds. A five to one match is a good return
on our funds and this is a critical connection to the
entire Roanoke River Greenway system. Mr.
Peters also expressed appreciation to Ms. McMillan
for all of her work on the project.
The Town Manager commented that
McMillan and Mr. Peters have
the Finance Department and have come up with the
match to fund the project. We plan to bring that to
grant has been recommended for approval by the
Organization (RVTPO) to go to the Commonwealth
Transportation Board (CTB) and hopefully by June
we will know.
The next item on the agenda was to consider
adoption of a Resolution approving the 2020-2021
operating budget for the Roanoke Valley Regional
Cable Television Committee. Elaine Bays-Murphy
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as an agreement between the Town, Roanoke
County and Roanoke City to form a governmental
Roanoke on August 11, 1994. They are governed
representative. The most exciting thing that
years to do, was
transitioned to a totally digital upgrade.
RVTV produces original television shows, stand-
alone videos and PSAs which are shown on Cox
Cable, Channel 3. The videos and photo albums
are uploaded to the RVTV website and the social
media sites and shared on the Town’s website
and social media sites The RVTV website was
also upgraded this year and is now phone friendly.
Ms. Bays-Murphy next commented on the videos
produced in 2019 for the Town
Projects Tour video, which was shown at the State
of the Town, showed off the
drone and Mr. Peters was instrumental in helping
to get the drone for RVTV, which has been a
game-
localities.
the videos produced for the Town, which received
the most attention. Ms. Bays-Murphy responded
the Projects Tour and the Billy Byrd Apartments
Ribbon-Cutting.
much she has learned since she has been on the
take a tour of the studio. Ms. Bays-Murphy
commented that she would be glad to give a tour
at any time.
Council Member McCarty made a motion to
approve the Resolution as presented; the motion
was seconded by Council Member Scheid and
voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – McCarty, Scheid,
Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) - Liles
Adopted Resolution No. 2346 approving the
2020-
Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television
Committee
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The next item on the agenda was to consider
adoption of a Resolution adopting Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act Implementation Plan. Anita
McMillan commented that Council was briefed on at
their February 18, 2020 meeting on the requirement
to have this Plan since the Town is a Local Public
Agency (LPA) receiving federal-
draft of the Plan has been reviewed by the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) Salem
District Civil Rights Division and the Central Division
in Richmond and they have approved the Plan. The
Town will be the first locality within
District to adopt the Plan.
Ms. McMillan next commented that the only
changes to the original draft was to add on Page 12
also fluent in Portuguese and Lydia Verdillo is fluent
in Tagalog. The Town Attorney has indicated that
“race” and “religion”.
specifically relates to race and Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 includes religion. Ms. McMillan
further commented that Donna Collins, the Town’s
Human Resources Director and Risk Manager will
be the Title VI Coordinator.
Council Member Stovall made a motion to adopt the
Resolution adopting the revised Plan
was seconded by Council Member Scheid and
voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) –
Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) - Liles
Adopted Resolution No. 2347 adopting the
revised Title VI of the
Implementation Plan
Under reports from Council Committees, Joey
Hiner commented that the Public Works Committee
discussed the right-of-way ordinance and
suggested that Council M
opportunity to visit some of the areas that would be
affected by the Ordinance.
scheduling the visits. Staff will also be creating a
Public Works to go along with the Ordinance.
Mountain View Road at the Council Strategic
Planning Retreat, Council directed staff to do some
of the worst areas with a budget of $10-15,000
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approximately $80,000. Based on this direction,
staff was able to revise the paving program for this
Spring and add back in
hopefully will fit into the budget that we have.
Mr. Hiner next commented that the Committee
discussed the curbside cardboard box collection
and that staff will be creating
placing such items out for collection within the next
two weeks. The guidelines will address the issue
of citizens putting out certain cardboard boxes and
the reason why they were not picked up. Some
citizens are
trashcan.
folded and slid in
When we get calls, we are asking them to do this or
sit them on top of the other items in the cart. Larger
picked up as bulk.
regarding the guidelines to be developed, the boxes
that should be placed in the cart and those that are
being picked up by the bulk truck.
reviewed the CIP list for the upcoming budget and
items included on the CIP for Public Works are a
wood chipper, traffic signal improvements, midi-
excavator, dump truck and a number of waterline
projects.
In response to a question from the Mayor regarding
the Clearview/Hardy Road traffic light,
$55,000 to replace the cabinet and
and make other improvements. A contractor will be
performing some tests on the in-
loops,
camera if we could and remove the in-ground
projects that require digging.
The Mayor made comments on the success of
congratulated
who were married on February 29th
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America Week and that Sergeant Caldwell was at
several school events.
Comments from Council: Council Member
Stovall commented on the success of the Retreat.
He congratulated Laurie Mullins in the audience
who will be running for a Council seat. Council
Member McCarty also commented on the success
of the Retreat and the great Town staff.
Council Member Scheid made a motion to
adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by
Council Member McCarty
following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0;
Yeas (4) –
(0) – None; Absent (1) - Liles. The meeting was
APPROVED:
________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Finance/Treasurer
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution to remove the budget for the original Glade Creek Greenway
Project and appropriate an updated budget amount for the local and grant funding for the Glade
Creek Greenway Phase 2A Project
Summary
After a second Invitation for Bid (IFB), Combs Land Solutions, LLC, DBA Summit Contracting
was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2A Project.
A letter has been sent to VDOT requesting authorization to award the construction project to said
contractor.
The original in-kind match associated with the Greenway Phase 2 Project will be applicable for
the Greenway Phase 2B project and will require the Town to fund the Greenway Phase 2A project
with a cash match payment of $104,427. The Town has agreed to provide the administrative
services to manage the grant through the completion of the Project and the total cost for Phase 2A
is estimated to cost $682,720.
VDOT is providing additional Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Funding requiring no local
match in the amount of $140,652.00 to assist with the increased cost and the Town will need to
provide an additional local match of 100% to cover the remainder of the project cost of $19,931.00.
The remaining local cash match requirement of $111,676.22 will be able to be funded from a
majority of the revenue received from the final gainsharing payment from Roanoke County.
The Finance Committee reviewed this request at their March 11, 2020 meeting and recommends
Council approval.
Attachments
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL,
LOCATED AT 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2016, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved and
obligated Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) MAP-21
Transportation Alternatives Fiscal Year 2017 Program funds in the amount of
$417,710.00 for the Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2 Project with an estimated
total cost of $526,210.00; and
WHEREAS, the said Program funds required a minimum local match of twenty percent (20%);
and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2016, Resolution No. 2175 was adopted by Vinton Town
Council authorizing the monies to be appropriated from the General Revenue
Fund to the General Expense Fund for the construction and related expenses of
the Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2 in the amount of $526,210.00; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the Project has increased due to additional requirements for reviews by
Federal, State and Norfolk Southern and because the TA funds have to be
expended within five (5) years, VDOT recommended that the project be phased
into Phase 2A and 2B with Phase 2A (Gus Nicks Boulevard to Gearhart Park)
being done by using the existing funds that were received from the 2015
application; and
WHEREAS, in FY2018, the budget for the Project was increased to $530,000.00 and that
amount was transferred into the new Grant Fund from the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, in FY2018 and FY2019 combined, grant funding of $50,727.11 and local match
funding of $12,681.78 for a total of $63,408.89 has been spent towards the
Greenway Phase 2A project, leaving a remaining total balance of $466,591.11;
and
WHEREAS, after a second Invitation for Bid (IFB), Combs Land Solutions, LLC, DBA
Summit Contracting was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and a letter
has been sent to VDOT requesting authorization to award the construction project
to Combs Land Solution, LLC, DBA Summit Contracting; and
WHEREAS, the original in-kind match associated with the Greenway Phase 2 Project will be
applicable for the Greenway Phase 2B project and will require the Town to fund
the Greenway Phase 2A project with a cash match payment of $104,427; and,
WHEREAS, the Town agrees to provide the administrative services to manage the grant
through the completion of the Project; and
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WHEREAS, the total cost for the Greenway Phase 2A project is estimated to cost $682,720;
and
WHEREAS, VDOT is providing additional Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Funding
requiring no local match in the amount of $140,652.00 to assist with the increased
cost; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton will need to provide an additional local match of 100% to
cover the remainder of the project cost of $19,931.00; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost for the Greenway Phase 2A project is estimated to cost
$682,720.00; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton is able to fund the remaining local cash match requirement of
$111,676.22 for the Greenway Phase 2A project from a majority of the revenue
received from the final gainsharing payment from Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton needs to remove the budget for the original Greenway Project
and appropriate an updated budget amount for the local and grant funding for the
Greenway Phase 2A project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vinton Town Council does hereby
approve the following transaction:
BUDGET ENTRY
To Remove Existing Grant Funding
GENERAL LEDGER
250.25000 Estimated Revenue $466,591.11
250.25100 Appropriations $466,591.11
REVENUE
250.1040.001 VDOT TA Gladecreek Rev $466,591.11
EXPENDITURE
250.1040.741 VDOT TA Gladecreek Exp $466,591.11
To Appropriate Updated Grant Funding
GENERAL LEDGER
200.25000 Estimated Revenue $111,676.22
200.25100 Appropriations $111,676.22
250.25000 Estimated Revenue $619,311.11
250.25100 Appropriations $619,311.11
To Appropriate New Grant Funding (continued)
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REVENUE
200.1899.009 Roanoke County Gainsharing $111,676.22
EXPENDITURE
200.9950.901 Transfer to Grant Fund $111,676.22
REVENUE
250.1040.001 TAP VDOT 80% Grant Revenue $366,982.89
250.1040.002 TAP TOV 20% Local Match $ 91,745.22
250.1040.003 HIP VDOT 100% Grant Revenue $140,652.00
250.1040.004 TOV 100% Local Match $ 19,931.00
EXPENDITURE
250.1040.302 Greenway Phase 2A Engin. & Svcs $ 64,739.11
250.1040.741 Greenway Phase 2A Construction $554,572.00
This Resolution adopted on motion made by ______________________, seconded by
__________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
__________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Administration
Issue
Consideration of public comments regarding the Town of Vinton’s intention to apply for a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a local community development and housing rehabilitation project.
Summary
The Town intends to apply for a CDBG grant up to $1,500,000 for the Cedar Avenue and West Cleveland
Avenue Housing and Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project.
The proposal will contain at least the following activities:
1. Housing Rehabilitation for eight (8) homes, including both owner-occupied and investor-
owned units;
2. Acquisition and demolition of properties in the floodplain and relocation of the affected
residents;
3. Infrastructure improvements to water, sewer, and flood drainage facilities;
4. Infrastructure improvements to ADA Accessible Pedestrian facilities (sidewalks);
5. Blight removal of two (2) properties.
Council was briefed and an initial Public Hearing was held at the February 18, 2019 Council Meeting.
Attachments
PowerPoint Presentation
Resolution
Recommendations
Conduct Public Hearing
Motion to adopt the Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Town of Vinton
Cedar/Cleveland Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
Second Public Hearing
April 7, 2020
Project Team Members
Management Team Community Representatives including
Elected Officials and “Sparkplugs”
Town Staff
Consultant, Engineer, Rehabilitation Specialist
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
(DHCD)
Administration, Planning, Public Works
What Exactly is CDBG?
•CDBG = Community Development Block Grant
•Authorized under the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974
•Federal oversight (HUD), State administration
(DHCD)
•Three National Objectives:
•Low-and moderate-income benefit
•Slum and blight elimination
•Urgent community development needs
•Program serves Non-Entitlement Communities
•Program Design establishes Program Goal and
Objective
•Competitive application process
CDBG Program OverviewCommunity Improvement Grants
COMPREHENSIVE
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
TWO/MORE ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY FACILITY
WATER/WASTEWATER
SERVICES
(DRAINAGE, STREETS)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
FACILITY
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
(TRAINING, HEALTH
CARE, DAYCARE)
HOUSING
REHABILITATION OF
HOUSING UNITS TO HUD
HQS AND/OR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS DISTRICT
REVITALIZATION
CDBG Program OverviewFunding Available 2020
CDBG Program Funding $ 27,754,276
•Competitive Grants $ 15,329,275
•Vibrant Community Initiative $ 1,275,000
•Open Submission Funds $ 4,650,000
•Construction-Ready Water/Sewer
•Community Economic Development
•Community Development Innovation
•Regional Water/Wastewater $ 5,500,000
•Urgent Need Open Submissions $ 1,000,000
Vinton Previous/Current CDBG Projects
HOUSING
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (CCD)
BUSINESS DISTRICT
REVITALIZATION
LOCAL INNOVATION
VIDA
Town of VintonArea(s) Identified for Study
•Three Neighborhoods:
•Jefferson Park
•Midway
•W Cleveland / Cedar
•Determination of Area of
Study
Initial Planning Activities
•Management Team Meetings
•Community Meetings
•Neighborhood Survey
•Determine neighborhood
interest
•Assess and quantify
community needs (housing,
infrastructure, etc.)
•Determine neighborhood
income profile
Development of Community Improvement Grant Proposal
Submit Submit Community Improvement Grant Proposal (March)
Hold Hold public hearings
Conduct Conduct DHR (Historic) and ERR (Environmental) Reviews
Develop Develop project budget
Conduct Conduct preliminary housing rehabilitation assessments
Complete Complete Preliminary Engineering Report
Collect Collect pre-applications and investor-owner commitments
Delineate Delineate final proposed project area
Planning and Project Development Timeline
Planning Grant Kick-off January 2019
Neighborhood Meetings 11/2018, 3/2019, 9/2019
Conduct Neighborhood Surveys April –September 2019
Determine Project Area for CIG Updated 1/15/2020
Conduct Housing Assessments January –March 2020
Develop Preliminary Engineering Report January –April 2020
Complete DHR and ERR Reviews April 2020
Community Improvement Grant Application Timeline
-Housing Rehabilitation
-Acquisition and Relocation
-Infrastructure Improvements
January –March 2020
Develop Proposed Budget
April 3, 2020
Draft CIG Application
April 7, 2020
Public Hearing #2
April 8-24, 2020
Grant Reviews and Revisions
April 24, 2020
Submit CIG Application
Proposed Improvements
•Housing Rehabilitation (8 Units)
•Acquisition, Clearance, Relocation
•Floodplain Pre-Disaster Mitigation (15)
•Blight Abatement (2)
•Infrastructure Improvements
•Stormwater Drainage
•Water Supply and Delivery
•Pedestrian Access
•Streets
Proposed Project Budget
Activity CDBG Non-CDBG
Housing Rehabilitation $ 404,846 $ 258,500
Acquisition, Clearance, and Relocation $ 261,635 $ 637,425
Infrastructure: Water Supply / Distribution $ 13,530 $ 287,525
Infrastructure: Storm Drainage $ 188,328 $ 5,000
Infrastructure: Pedestrian Access / Streets $ 531,661 $ 93,887
Administration and Miscellaneous $ 100,000 $ 40,950
Total $ 1,500,000 $ 1,323,287
Proposed Non-CDBG Funds
Activity Source Non-CDBG
Housing Rehabilitation Investor-Owner Match $ 5,000
Housing Rehabilitation / Water Supply SERCAP Grant (Water)$ 327,480
Acquisition/Relocation/Demolition VDEM Pre-Disaster Mitigation $ 664,875
Blight Abatement/Cleanups Town of Vinton ($ and in Kind)$ 6,000
Infrastructure: Water Delivery Systems Town of Vinton (Utilities)$ 221,045
Infrastructure: Street Improvements Town of Vinton (Streets)*$ 77,545
Infrastructure: Water, Drainage, Streets Town of Vinton (In Kind)$ 21,342
Total $ 1,323,287
* Includes $ 42,620 spent in FY2020 for improvements to 3rd Street.
Typical Grant Implementation Timeline
CIG Application due
24 April 2020
CDBG Grants awarded
Late Summer 2020
DHCD Contract signed
December 2020
Project Implementation
24 months
Jan. 2021 –Dec. 2022
CDBG
Application
Input Session
What questions do you have
about
•Planning process?
•Grant funding?
•Possible improvements?
•Eligibility requirements?
What additional needs do you
have in the community?
Other questions???
RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 7, 2020 AT 7:00 PM AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL LOCATED AT 814
WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia has been authorized to distribute and administer
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds pursuant to the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and
WHEREAS, DHCD (Department of Housing and Community Development) has been
authorized by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to distribute and
administer CDBG according to the CDBG Program Design; and
WHEREAS, DHCD awarded a $30,000 planning grant in 2017 to the Town of Vinton under the
Urban Housing Rehabilitation and Ownership Program Grant to determine the
community’s need and to define the project area; and
WHEREAS, after two years of planning, conducting housing assessments and surveying
potential candidates to participate, the Management Team defined and developed a
Housing and Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project for the Cedar
Avenue and West Cleveland Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Town intends to apply for up to $1,500,000 in CDBG grant funds to implement
the project; and
WHEREAS, the grant proposal will contain as least the following activities; Housing
Rehabilitation for eight (8) homes; Acquisition, demolition, clearance and
relocation of affected residents of properties located within the flood plain;
Infrastructure improvements to water, sewer and storm-water facilities;
Infrastructure improvements to ADA accessible pedestrian facilities (sidewalks);
and Blight removal of two (2) properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vinton Town Council does hereby authorize
the Town Manager to submit a 2020 CDBG Grant Application as presented to Council and any
other necessary documents.
This Resolution was adopted on motion made by Council Member ____________, seconded by
Council Member _________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
______________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
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Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Administration
Issue
Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed conveyance of approximately 1.154
acres of real property located at 350 Gus Nicks Boulevard, Vinton, Virginia, known as Gish Mill
to Gish Mill Davii, LLC., identified as Tax Map ID 060.11-04.00-0000 and 060.11-04-23.00-000
in the Town of Vinton and Tax Map ID 3410617 in the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and
conditions
Summary
The Town of Vinton purchased the 1.154 acres of property located at 350 Gus Nicks Boulevard,
known as Gish Mill in November of 2015, due to the historical significance to the community and
the Town’s eventual charter in 1884. Council’s desire has been to preserve and encourage the
structure to be rehabilitated and eventually returned to commercial use.
Since the acquisition, the Town of Vinton has completed phase I and phase II environmental
assessments, has initiated a historic review necessary for Virginia Landmark and National Register
of Historic Places designations and established a conceptual plan with public input for its
preservation and rehabilitation.
Following the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in November of 2019, the Town of Vinton
received a formal proposal from Gish Mill Davii, LLC. to convert the historic property into a
mixed- use development with the following uses: Small restaurant, hospitality (five rental rooms
with an Airbnb model) and a local retail operation (locally sourced products - similar to a country
store). The redevelopment project will utilize historic tax credits to accomplish the redevelopment,
with an expected investment of approximately $2 million and the creation of approximately 42
jobs.
Staff has since negotiated a Contract of Sale for the property that is subject to several terms during
a nine (9) month due diligence period that includes negotiating acceptable terms to a performance
agreement with the Town and Roanoke County (development incentive grants), successfully
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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securing historic designations to access historic tax credits and securing necessary private
financing and historic grant funding, all prior to closing on the property.
The Economic Development Committee was briefed and endorsed the proposal on November 26,
2019 and Town Council was briefed on January 7, 2020.
Attachments
Gish Mill Redevelopment PowerPoint Presentation
Contract of Sale
Resolution
Recommendations
Conduct Public Hearing
Motion to adopt Resolution
Development Proposal for Gish Mill
Project Details
•350 Gus Nicks Blvd
•14,000 sq ft
•1.154 acres
•Zoned M-1
•Former grist mill, farm supply retail and warehouse
•Operated continuously since 1770’s
•Founding structure for the Town of Vinton (featured on Town Seal)
•Town purchased in November 2015 for $125,000 after Holdren Family retired after
operating building for over 30 years
•Town Completed Phase I & Phase II Environmental via VBAF Grant Funds ($60k)
•Historic Tax Credit Rehabilitation/Renovation
•Mixed-use Redevelopment
•Small Restaurant, Hospitality (3-10 rooms) and Local Retail
•Total Estimated Renovation Cost: $2,100,000
•Developer to Purchase from Town ($10)
•Due Diligence Period through December 31, 2020
•Historic Designation, IRF Grant, Performance Agreements (Development Grants) with
Vinton/Roanoke County
•Seeking IRF Grant: $600,000
•Restaurant Tenant / Hospitality Operator has been secured
•Private Financing has been committed up to $1.2M
•42 Total Jobs
•$918,000 Gross Revenue
•$157,000 annual taxes generated
Completed:
•Sept -Staff received preliminary Gish Mill Proposal for casual review
•Nov -Met with Building Official, Fire Marshal, TOV staff to review
constructability and development obstacles
•Fire Protection is available
•Floodway Development is feasible due to historical
significance of structure
•Nov-Vinton Economic Development Committee endorsed draft proposal
•Dec -Received formal proposal from developer “Davii”
•Jan-Closed Session Briefing to Town Council.
•Council endorsed proposal and directed staff to formalize
purchase agreement for future Council consideration
•Jan-Staff attended Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Grant Workshop
TBD:
•Town Council to Designate as a Historic Structure (Summer 2020)
•Council (and possibly County) to take action for Incentive
Grant/Performance Agreement(s) (Summer 2020)
•IRF Award Notification (Summer 2020)
•Due Diligence Period Ends (December 2020)
•Property Closing (Early 2021)
Current:
•Vinton is pursuing eligibility for Virginia Landmark and
National Historic designations (required for Tax Credit)
•Town Council Public Hearing and Purchase Agreement
•Finalize and Submit IRF Grant Application to DHCD
Current Conditions
Gish Mill Base Measured Architectural Drawings
Concept Plan
Parking
Parking
0 25 50 100’
Parking
Parking
Tinker Creek
Greenway
Scheme 1:
Multi-use Space Diagram
•Benchmark Concept
•Atlanta, GA
•Benchmark Concept
•Bath Co, VA
•Benchmark Concept
•Weyers Cave, VA
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CONTRACT OF SALE
THIS CONTRACT OF SALE (“Contract”), made this ___ day of ________ 2020, by
and between the Town of Vinton, Virginia, a municipality in the Commonwealth of Virginia
(“Seller”), and Gish Mill Davii, LLC., a Virginia corporation (“Buyer”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Buyer desires to purchase from Seller the following parcels of land that
comprise the former Gish Mill in the Town of Vinton (“Property”):
Property Address:
350 Gus Nicks Blvd, Vinton, VA 24179
Property Parcel IDs:
Roanoke City: 3410617
Roanoke County: 060.11-04-22.00-0000 and 060.11-04-23.00-0000
Property Description:
Being all that certain tract or parcel of land together with the buildings and
improvements thereon and the easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging
situated in the Town of Vinton, County of Roanoke and Roanoke City, Virginia,
containing 1.154 acres and being more particularly shown and described on that
certain plat of survey entitled “PLAT OF SURVEY SHOWING PROPERTY OF
HOLDRENS COUNTRY STORE INC. LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF VINTON,
VIRGINIA, dated July 25, 1988, made by John D. Abbott, P. E., C. L.S., a copy of
which is recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, Roanoke County in Deed
Book 1398, Page 1638.
Being the same real estate granted and conveyed unto Holdren’s Country Store,
Inc., by the Town of Vinton, a Municipal Corporation, by deed dated April 14, 1993,
of record in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, Roanoke County, Virginia, in
Deed book 1398, at Page 1636; and by deed dated January 5, 1982 and recorded in
the aforementioned Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 1180, Page 1408; and by deed
dated January 5, 1982 recorded in the City of Roanoke, Clerk’s Office in Deed Book
1473, Page 978.
Being the same real estate granted and conveyed to the Town of Vinton, Virginia,
a municipal corporation, by Holdren’s Country Store, Inc., a Virginia corporation,
by deed dated October 23, 2015, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the
Roanoke County Circuit Court as Instrument Number 201510526 and in the Office
of the Clerk of the Roanoke City Circuit Court as Instrument Number 150010250;
and
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WHEREAS, Buyer intends to develop the Property into a mixed-use commercial
development that will include spaces designated for retail, office, restaurant, and hospitality uses
(“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell the Property to Buyer, provided Buyer agrees to be bound
by a mutually-agreeable Performance Agreement concerning the development of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable
consideration, the Buyer and Seller agree as follows:
1. Transfer. Seller shall, at Closing, convey to Buyer by Special Warranty Deed the
fee simple interest in the Property, provided that all conditions contained in this Contract have
been satisfied and all pre-Closing conditions in the Performance Agreement have been satisfied.
For clarity, if Buyer fails to perform any pre-Closing conditions contained in this Contract or the
referenced Performance Agreement, then Seller may terminate this Contract and will have no
further obligation to Buyer.
2. Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Property shall be ten dollars and 00/100
cents ($10.00). Buyer shall place into escrow with the Seller’s agent a deposit of ten dollars and
00/100 cents ($10.00) (“Deposit”) upon execution of this Contract.
3. Due Diligence. The Buyer shall have until December 31, 2020 (“Due Diligence
Period”), perform all desired necessary due diligence and to determine that the Property is suitable
for the Project and that the Project is economically viable. The Due Diligence Period may be
extended by up to an additional twelve (12) months (to no later than December 31, 2021), if Buyer
needs additional time to evaluate the Property’s inclusion on the National Register of Historic
Places, to allow for any necessary rezoning of the Property, or to allow Buyer to seek financing
and/or grant funding for the Project. Buyer may extend the Due Diligence Period by providing
written notice to Seller prior December 31, 2020. If, prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period,
Buyer notifies Seller that the results of the due diligence are unsatisfactory to Buyer, in Buyer’s
sole discretion, then Buyer may cancel this Contract, in which case Seller shall refund the Deposit
to Buyer (without interest) and the parties shall have no further obligation to each other concerning
this Contract. During the Due Diligence Period, Buyer, its agents, employees, representatives, and
contractors, may, at Buyer’s sole cost and expense, perform such tests, inspections, and
examinations of the Property as Buyer deems advisable, including without limitation
investigations with regard to title, physical condition, environmental matters, matters of survey,
flood plain, access to utilities, zoning, building code and other applicable governmental
requirements, financing requirements, and development requirements. Buyer shall not damage or
alter the Property while conducting its inspections, tests, and studies. Buyer shall indemnify,
defend, and hold Seller harmless for any damages or claims that arise from or relate to the due
diligence undertaken by Buyer concerning the Property and/or the Project. Seller shall grant Buyer,
its agents, or assigns reasonable access to the Property for such purposes.
4. Closing of Contract. This Contract is void if closing on this Contract (“Closing”)
does not occur on or before 12:00 p.m. on the last day of the Due Diligence Period, or any extension
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thereof. Closing shall be at a location selected by Buyer, on or before 12:00 p.m. on the last day
of the Due Diligence Period, or any extension thereof.
5. Obligations of the Parties. The parties shall perform their respective obligations as
follows:
A. Obligations of the Seller:
i. Seller will reasonably assist Buyer in obtaining ratification by the Town of
Vinton, Roanoke County, and the Economic Development Authority of
Roanoke County of a Performance Agreement on terms and conditions that
are acceptable to all of those parties. The parties intend for the Performance
Agreement to require specific investments from Buyer, though the nature
and extent of those required investments cannot be determined until
additional planning is completed for the Project. Buyer and Seller agree that
this Contract will not be effective, and neither Seller nor Buyer will have
any obligation to carry-out the transactions contemplated in this Contract,
unless and until a Performance Agreement agreeable to both Buyer and
Seller has been executed. For clarity, the execution by Buyer of a binding
Performance Agreement acceptable to Seller and the performance by Buyer
of all pre-Closing obligations that may be required under that Performance
Agreement are conditions precedent to Seller’s obligation to convey the
Property to Buyer.
ii. Within five (5) days of the execution of this Contract, Seller will provide
Buyer with copies of any existing due diligence items concerning the
Property requested by Buyer and which are in Seller’s possession. These
materials may include, but are not necessarily limited to, surveys and plats
of the Property, photos and building plans, environmental studies and
reports, communications with governmental authorities concerning the
Property, any title commitment or policy for the Property, inspection reports
for the Property, and any warranties applicable to improvements on the
Property.
iii. Within five (5) days of the execution of this Contract, Seller will provide
Buyer with all keys, codes, or other security devices, if any, needed for
access to the Property.
iv. Seller agrees that it will, if necessary, be an applicant or co-applicant, as
described in the Performance Agreement, on Project grant applications, if
any, and will coordinate with Buyer to the extent necessary to complete and
file any such applications.
v. Seller agrees to act as the applicant or co-applicant, during the Due
Diligence Period, for “Part 1” and “Part 2” applications (if requested by
Buyer) to both the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the
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National Park Service, to work with the Buyer’s historic consultant to
complete and submit those applications, and to pay for the filing fees (but
not consultant’s or attorney’s fees) associated with those applications.
Should the Project not move forward, the intellectual property contained
within those applications will remain the property of Seller.
vi. Seller agrees that it will be a co-applicant on the rezoning application (if
requested by Buyer) within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the
execution of this Contract and further agrees to reasonably assist with any
rezoning of the Property needed for the project.
vii. Seller shall pay the fees and expenses of its legal counsel.
viii. Within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Contract, Seller will provide
Buyer with copies and conclusions of the completed Phase 1 and Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment (“ESA”) reports of the Property.
ix. Seller shall continue to maintain in full force and effect casualty and liability
insurance on or with respect to the Property as it maintains in the ordinary
course of business, it being understood and agreed that all risk of loss with
respect to the Property, except as may be caused by the acts or omissions of
Buyer or its employees, agents, or contractors, shall remain with Seller
through Closing. In the event that, prior to Closing, the improvements on
the Property are materially damaged, destroyed, or rendered unusable by
fire, casualty, or other cause, then Buyer may, at its option, terminate this
Contract, and the Deposit shall be refunded to Buyer, or upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the Buyer may affirm the Contract, in which event
the Buyer shall be entitled to the insurance proceeds solely applicable to the
Project expenses.
x. Seller shall use good faith efforts to seek all approvals, votes, and
ordinances that are required under applicable law for the sale of municipal
property, including those set forth in Virginia Code Sections 15.2-1800 et
seq. and 15.2-2100 et seq.
B. Obligations of the Buyer:
i. Buyer will convert the building to a mixed-use commercial development to
include spaces designated for the following activities: retail, office,
restaurant and hospitality.
ii. Buyer shall perform necessary due diligence to determine that Property is
suitable for the Project.
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iii. Buyer shall pursue state and federal government approvals relating to the
issuance of both federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credits (if Buyer
deems such tax credits appropriate for the Project).
iv. Buyer shall pay all fees and expenses of Buyer’s legal counsel and
consultants and advisers.
v. Buyer shall provide reasonably detailed status reports in writing to Seller
every sixty (60) days during the Due Diligence Period prior to Closing. Such
reports shall describe Buyer’s due diligence inspections and results as well
as Buyer’s efforts to obtain financing.
vi. Buyer agrees to act as the lead applicant for the rezoning (if Buyer deems
such rezoning to be necessary for the project) of the Property and will
initiate and prepare all documents necessary to complete the Project.
vii. Closing of the construction financing and the real estate transaction will
occur simultaneously.
6. Real Estate Commission. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer, and Buyer
represents and warrants to Seller, that neither party has engaged any real estate broker, salesperson,
or other intermediary to assist in the transfer of the Property from Seller to Buyer.
7. Condition of Property. Buyer will accept the Property in an “as is, where is”
condition with all faults. Seller makes no representation or warranty whatsoever, whether express,
implied, or arising by operation of law, with respect to the Property, the condition of the Property,
the suitability of the Property for the Project, or of any portion, aspect, or component of any of the
foregoing, and expressly disclaims the same. Likewise, Seller makes no representation or warranty
whatsoever, whether express, implied, or arising by operation of law, with respect to any
documents, reports, or materials provided or made available to Buyer by Seller or its agents, or the
accuracy of the information contained therein, and expressly disclaims the same. The foregoing
disclaimers include, but are not limited to, matters of title, survey, financial performance, physical
condition (including, without limitation, environmental condition or presence or absence of
hazardous substances), zoning, tax status or consequences, fitness for a particular purpose or use,
compliance with governmental requirements, access to the Property, and availability of utilities.
8. Termination of Contract. Buyer may terminate this Contract by giving Seller
written notice of termination at any time prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, or
any extension thereof, if the results of the due diligence are not satisfactory to Buyer. Buyer will
commence such inspections forthwith upon execution of this Contract. If Buyer fails to give Seller
written notice of termination before the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, or any extension
thereof, then, and in such event, the Buyer shall be deemed to have accepted the results of such
inspections and shall proceed to Closing in accordance with the terms of the Contract. Buyer may
proceed to Closing sooner than the expiration of the Due Diligence Period; provided, however that
in doing so Buyer waives any right to perform any additional due diligence. In the event that this
Contract is terminated before the Closing, neither Buyer nor Seller shall have any obligation to the
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other, and each party shall then be responsible for its own expenses, including, but not limited to,
legal fees and expenses incurred in connection herewith. Seller shall pay for preparation of the
Deed for the Property, which shall be a Special Warranty Deed, and shall pay any grantor’s taxes
that are imposed thereon. Buyer shall pay all other recording taxes and will accept and comply
with the terms of said sale as herein set forth, provided the title is marketable.
9. Possession of Property. This sale is made subject to restrictions, covenants,
agreements, and easements of record and existing leases. Seller states that there are no known
outstanding lease agreements as of the execution date of this Contract. This sale is conditioned
upon the improvements on the Property being in substantially the same condition on the date of
Closing as the same are in on the date of this Contract. All rents, taxes, and other pro ratable items
shall be prorated as of the Closing date.
10. Miscellaneous:
A. This Contract constitutes the entire understanding among the parties, and shall be
deemed to supersede all prior written or verbal communications among the parties.
This Contract may not be modified or terminated, unless in writing signed by the
Buyer and Seller.
B. This Contract and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the Seller and Buyer and its respective heirs, executors, administrators,
personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
C. The representations, warranties, and indemnities of Buyer and Seller under this
Contract shall survive Closing and delivery of the Deed or the termination of this
Contract for any reason.
D. Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold Seller free and harmless for and from any
and all claims, causes of action, damages or any liability of any type, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, on account of any claims by or any injury or damage to
any persons or property growing out of or directly or indirectly resulting or arising
in any way out of any actions, omissions or activities of Buyer or its agents,
employees or representatives or arising out of or connected in any way to any of
the matters involved in this Contract or its performance.
E. This Contract may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent
of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed.
F. No covenant, agreement or obligation contained in this Contract shall be deemed
to be a covenant, agreement or obligation of any present or future director, officer,
employee or agent of Seller in his or her individual capacity, and no officer,
employee or agent of Seller executing this Contract or any related instrument shall
be liable personally on this Contract or such instrument or be subject to any
personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution and delivery thereof.
G. This Contract shall be construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.
H. This Contract has been jointly drafted by the parties, and is to be construed as jointly
drafted and not be construed against any of the parties as the drafter. This Contract
is severable, and if any provision is found to be invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder shall survive. The section and paragraph headings in this
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Contract are for convenience of reference only and do not modify or restrict any
provisions hereof and shall not be used to construe any provisions of this Contract.
I. The parties warrant that the signatories below have full authority, and have
undertaken such legal actions as may be necessary to ensure such authority, to bind
the entities of which they are representatives to the full extent permitted by law.
This Contract may be executed by facsimile, electronic or original signature of the
parties and in counterparts, which, assuming no modification or alteration, shall
constitute an original and when taken together, shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
J. Time is of the essence of all obligations set forth herein for which a time is stated.
K. The failure of any Party to this Contract to insist upon strict compliance with any
term herein shall not be construed to be a waiver of that requirement.
L. Nothing in this Contract, express or implied, is intended to confer any rights or
remedies upon any person, other than the Parties hereto and, subject to the
restrictions on assignment herein contained, their respective successors and assigns.
WITNESS the following signatures and seals as of the date first above written:
SELLER:
________________________________________ ____________________________
TOWN OF VINTON DATE
BUYER:
________________________________________ ____________________________
Gish Mill Davii, LLC. DATE
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Town Attorney
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Commonwealth of Virginia
City/County of __________________
I, ______________________, do certify that the foregoing Contract of Sale was
acknowledged before me this _______ day of ________ 2020 by __________________________
____________________ of Gish Mill Davii, LLC., a Virginia corporation, on behalf of the
corporation. He/she is personally known to me or has produced identification.
__________________________________________
Notary Public
Registration Number: _______________________
My commission expires: _____________________
Commonwealth of Virginia
City/County of ______________________
I, _______________________, do certify that the foregoing Contract of Sale was
acknowledged before me this _______ day of _________ 2020 by ______________________
_________________ of the Town of Vinton, a municipality in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
He/she is personally known to me or has produced identification.
__________________________________________
Notary Public
Registration Number: _______________________
My commission expires: _____________________
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RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL,
LOCATED AT 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, in the late 1700s, the Gish brothers built a grist mill on Glade Creek, which lead to
the community surrounding the mill to be known as Gish’s Mill and then Chartered
in 1884 as the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton purchased the 1.154 acres located at 350 Gus Nicks Boulevard
with a desire to preserve and encourage the structure to be rehabilitated and returned
to commercial use; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton has completed environmental assessments, has submitted
applications to seek State and National historic designation and has completed
conceptual planning for the structure; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton issued a Request for Proposal in November of 2019, with one
suitable proposal having been received; and
WHEREAS, the developer has agreed to terms of a Contract of Sale that provides a nine-month
due diligence period, for the purpose of formalizing necessary historic designations,
acquiring grant funding, securing private financing and developing terms of local
economic develop incentives; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1800 (B) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires that no
town-owned real estate be sold without first holding a Public Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a duly-advertised Public Hearing was held on April 7, 2020 and all citizen
comments were considered by Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The conveyance of approximately 1.154 acres of real property located at 350 Gus Nicks
Boulevard, Vinton, Virginia, known as Gish Mill to Gish Mill Davii, LLC., identified as
Tax Map ID 060.11-04.00-0000 and 060.11-04-23.00-000 in the Town of Vinton and Tax
Map ID 3410617 in the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions as referenced
in the Contract of Sale.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the Town, to execute the Contract of
Sale and then to deliver the Deed and any other necessary documents in furtherance of the
same.
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This Resolution adopted on motion made by Council Member _____________ and seconded by
Council Member ________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, Town Clerk, CMC
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Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Finance
Issue
Consideration of public comments regarding setting of the real estate, personal property and
machinery and tools tax rates for calendar year 2020.
Summary
The Town of Vinton’s real estate assessment less new construction has increased by
approximately 3.13% for the calendar year 2020. A summary of the preliminary assessed values
and corresponding tax levies are shown below:
Assessed Values:
Year 2020 $508,108,700
Year 2019 - 488,906,400
Total Increase $ 19,202,300
Less New Construction - 3,878,500
Net Increase $ 15,323,800
Tax Levy:
Year 2020 $ 355,676
Year 2019 - 342,235
Increase $ 13,441
Assessment Increase (Less New Construction) - .0313 or 3.13%
Section 58.1-3321 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, required that certain notices be
published and a public hearing be held when the annual real estate assessment less new
construction results in an increase of 1% or more. Said Notice of Public Hearing is required to
be advertised at least 30 days before the date of such hearing. The Notice was placed in The
Vinton Messenger on March 5, 2020 to advertise for this public hearing to set the tax rates.
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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The current rate is $.07 per $100.00 of assessed value. No change is being recommended for
calendar year 2020.
The current personal property tax rate is $1.00 per $100.00 of the assessed evaluation of all
personal property excepting there from household furnishings, and 50% or $.50 per $100.00 of
the assessed valuation of one motor vehicle owned and regularly used by a disabled veteran,
subject to certain qualifications. No change is being recommended for calendar year 2020.
Attachments
Ordinance setting the real estate tax rates
Ordinance setting the personal property tax rates
Recommendations
Conduct Public Hearing
Motion to adopt Ordinance setting real estate tax rate
Motion to adopt Ordinance setting personal property tax rate
ORDINANCE NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL
LOCATED AT 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
AN ORDINANCE to provide for the annual levy on real estate in the Town of Vinton, Virginia.
WHEREAS, it is desirable of the Town of Vinton to collect real estate taxes semi-annually by
June 5th and December 5th; and
WHEREAS, the annual levy is necessary to provide for the daily operation of various municipal
departments of the Town of Vinton, and thus avoid creating an emergency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton that the tax
levy for the calendar year 2020 on all real property and improvements shall be as follows:
"All Real Estate shall be assessed at 100% of fair market value,
local levy of SEVEN CENTS ($.07) per ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($100.00) of the assessed value for the calendar year
2019."
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a copy of this Ordinance be immediately forwarded by the
Town Clerk to the Commissioner of Revenue for Roanoke County/Town of Vinton, and to the
Finance Director/Treasurer of the Town of Vinton.
This Ordinance adopted on motion made by ___________________, seconded by
____________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
ORDINANCE NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL
LOCATED AT 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
AN ORDINANCE to provide for the annual levy on all personal property in the Town of Vinton,
Virginia, and to provide for the annual levy on the classification of vehicles owned by disabled
veterans, pursuant to § 58.1-3506 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended, and by the adoption
of Ordinance No. 594 dated August 17, 1993 by the Vinton Town Council.
WHEREAS, it is desirable of the Town of Vinton to collect personal property taxes by May 31,
2020; and
WHEREAS, the annual levy is necessary to provide for the daily operation of various municipal
departments of the Town of Vinton, and thus avoid creating an emergency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton that a tax levy
for the calendar year 2020 shall be one dollar ($1.00) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of the
assessed valuation of all personal property excepting therefrom household furnishings; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton that a tax levy for the
calendar year 2020 shall be fifty percent (50%) or fifty cents ($.50) per one hundred dollars
($100.00) of the assessed valuation of one motor vehicle owned and regularly used by a disabled
veteran, subject to certain qualifications; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a copy of this Ordinance be immediately forwarded by the
Town Clerk to the Commissioner of Revenue for Roanoke County/Town of Vinton, and to the
Finance Director/Treasurer of the Town of Vinton.
This Ordinance adopted on motion made by ___________________, seconded by
_______________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
______________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Administration
Issue
Briefing to update Council on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Summary
Town Staff will bring Council up-to-date on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and answer any
questions that Council might have.
Attachments
March 26, 2020 Memo
April 3, 2020 Memo
Recommendations
No action required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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TO: Mayor and Members of Council
Leadership Team
FROM: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager
DATE: March 26, 2020
SUBJECT: Update on COVID-19 Pandemic
I hope you are well and learning to survive in our current normal of social distancing. I wanted to
take this opportunity to provide you with an update on the steps that we have taken as Town Staff
with regard to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We have already made significant and necessary
changes to the way we do business as a Town in order to accomplish business protocols and to
continue to help our citizens and community deal with the COVID-19 Pandemic. All of our
updates are being posted to the Town website to the Coronavirus Page.
https://www.vintonva.gov/480/Coronavirus-Updates.
ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL INFORMATION
Staff is teleconferencing regularly with Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
and the Regional Government Agencies and meeting with our Town Emergency Services Team to
address the changing face of the Pandemic as quickly as possible and keep the safety and wellbeing
of our employees and citizens at the forefront of our actions. There is a good sharing of
information between the five Regional governments (Counties of Roanoke and Botetourt, the
Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Town of Vinton). Dr. Molly O’Dell has been re-appointed
to the Virginia Department of Health for our Region during the Pandemic. The Regional
governments agreed to allow Amy Whitaker, PIO for Roanoke County, to work with Dr. O’Dell
in having press releases and news conferences with local media as needed to make sure that correct
information is being released to the public.
On March 16, 2020, the five local regional jurisdictions did a joint declaration of state emergency
and each locality also declared a state of emergency at the same time. This will entitle us to
reimbursement for expenses incurred during the Pandemic since the Commonwealth had declared
a State of Emergency. We also have implemented a plan for departments to capture their expenses
related to the Pandemic. Council will be asked to ratify the Declaration at the upcoming April 7th
meeting.
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With the assistance of the Town HR Director, we have been developing administrative policies for
COVID-19 to address such issues as administrative leave, travel and teleworking and will be
working on other policies to implement as the need arises during this pandemic to keep our
workforce and citizens safe and healthy.
As of Monday, March 23, 2020, our buildings were closed to the public and staff continued to
work in their respective offices practicing social distancing while we worked on a COVID-19
Departmental Operational Policy for those non-essential employees. The other government
agencies in the Valley had already taken this action or did it at the same time the Town took this
action.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, we implemented a Teleworking Policy requiring each Department
to evaluate their functions and to determine what employees were non-essential and could work
from home. Those employees would still remain productive by doing their job functions through
a VPN connection and serving the public by email, phone and internet. Their phone extensions
will be forwarded to their cell phones so any citizen calls can be answered by our employees. The
Town will attempt to keep essential services functioning, but may have to make modifications as
the Pandemic progresses.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
Administration/Human Resources & Risk Management Departments Services
Police Department Services
Public Works: Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Services
Treasurer/Finance Department Services
The Treasurer/Finance Department will be coming into the office on a regular basis to perform
functions that cannot be done by teleworking which will ensure continuity of services and cash
flow. The use of online payment through PSN has increased since the Pandemic. Customers are
encouraged to use on-line or the drop box next to the drive-thru window for payments. Service
applications are in the breeze-way between the two main doors at the front entrance if customers
cannot get them on-line. Since the Pandemic started, we have had largest monthly on-line PSN
payment utilization for Utilities since we started the program.
The Planning Department will be teleworking and all questions relating to zoning, permits and
other planning activities will be handled by email, phone and internet. Roanoke County Offices,
Building Official and Fire Marshal are still operating and functional.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, we began testing by thermal thermometers using guidelines of
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for all employees coming into all our
buildings to work and asking a series of questions relative to the COVID-19. This is being done
to try to identify any employee required to work for essential services who may have been exposed
to COVID-19 and be asymptomatic.
FINANCE
Finance is monitoring the current impact and monitoring current revenues. At this point, the Town
is in a much better position than it could have been. Several economic revenues were
outperforming budget expectations, leaving less of a gap to fill. At current, Town Staff is
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estimating a Meals Tax revenue shortfall of $100-$200k. Due to the outperforming nature of Sales
Tax, there is estimated to be minimal shortfall in this category. Business License Tax (or BPOL)
has already been collected at $100k over budget as of today, March 25, 2020. Unless we have
amended returns, we plan to mitigate our Meals Tax shortfall with this overage. We will continue
to monitor and keep you informed of any concerns.
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works continues to operate with normal operations. As of this e-mail, no personnel have
had to leave work or be quarantined due to contact, exposure, or symptoms of COVID-19. The
Public Works building, as with other Town facilities, has restricted access to non-employees, and
personnel are being monitored for symptoms.
Water production and distribution, and wastewater collection system maintenance has not been
affected. Household refuse collection has not changed. There has been an adjustment to bulk/brush
collection to better serve the residents in response to the restriction of residential customers taking
such items to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) transfer stations. We have
suspended the Town's charge for over-sized loads placed out for collection and Town crews will
be picking these up during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Normally, the options for the resident has
been to pay to have the Town to collect the material, or they would take it to the transfer station
and avoid the charges; now the latter option is not available. This comes at the time of year for
increased yard-work and house de-cluttering, so we expect the seasonal ramping up of these
amounts. Also, added to the fact that more people are staying home with the COVID-19 Pandemic,
they may find that it is a good time to do Spring cleaning activities. Town crews will begin mowing
and preforming right-of-way maintenance provided personnel are available during the COVID-19
Pandemic.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department continues to operate extremely well. Our staffing levels are good with one
member on sick leave until Monday due to a knee injury sustained in a foot pursuit. We continue
to practice “social distancing,” when possible and we have moved to electronic communication at
shift change to avoid unnecessary close contact between officers. Persons placed under arrest are
no longer being brought to the Police Department and are now being taken directly to the Roanoke
County Jail so as to avoid introducing the virus into the municipal building. All Department of
Motor Vehicles grant funded enforcement projects have been halted to avoid unnecessary public
exposure and to help ensure our workforce remains healthy. Lastly, our officers are the best
equipped of any agency in the Valley. Every member has a P-95 respirator, full face splash shield,
secondary eye protection, and plenty of gloves. We were fortunate in that we forecasted potential
shortages of these items when the first cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the United States
and made the appropriate purchases. Your Police Department is prepared and functioning at full
capacity.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Staff is working closely with the Roanoke County Economic Development and the Vinton Area
Chamber to connect and assist local businesses regarding best practices for operating under the
COVID-19, as well as financial and employment resources for those negatively impacted by forced
closures. To date we are not aware of any businesses that have closed indefinitely, although are
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closely monitoring several businesses that have expressed dire concern. The Roanoke Regional
Chamber, the Vinton Chamber and Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge are maintaining active lists of
businesses offering alterative hours or services such as curb-side pickup or delivery and are
marketing those opportunities to the general public.
The Town has established a section of the Town’s Webpage for COVID-19 Updates with links
specific to small business such as the CDC, VDH, SBDC and VEC;
https://www.vintonva.gov/480/Coronavirus-Updates. Roanoke County has also created an even
more robust list of guidance available on their website at https://yesroanoke.com/443/COVID-19-
Resources-for-Businesses. This information is being distributed daily through social media, email,
newsletters and by phone. In addition, all local government Econ Dev Offices are working with
the Roanoke Regional Partnership to establish a unified landing webpage to place information for
business of all sizes in support of the pandemic. And lastly, a postcard is being created to direct
mail to all businesses license addresses valley wide to capture businesses that do not utilize social
media or have email, so that we can deliver COVID-19 messaging and retrieve their full contact
information for future correspondence.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES (CP&F)
The War Memorial, Charles R. Hill Community Center, Vinton Farmers’ Market and the Vinton
History Museum are closed through April 30th with all events and rentals being canceled or
postponed. Full refunds have been offered to all rental parties if acceptable postponement dates
weren’t available.
Chasity Barbour is currently off through mid-April on medical leave (not related to COVID-19),
although is maintaining routine contact with Admin to stay informed. Full time employees Dana
Boyd and Amada Payne have been temporarily reassigned to assist with Human Resources and
the Police Department, due to the War Memorial and Community Center being closed. Kelly
Turner, a part-time employee with CP&F continues to report to the War Memorial to manage
physical mail, accounts payable and return voicemail and emails.
Penny Beyer, a part-time employee with the Community Center has not been reassigned and is not
currently working due to her being in the high-risk category for COVID-19. She is comfortable
with the situation and is not dependent on income from the Town. Judy Cunningham, a part-time
employee with the History Museum is working a reduce schedule remotely to check emails and
return phone calls on behalf of the museum. Part-time maintenance employees Dan Hernandez
and Gary Houff are currently not working and are not dependent on income from the Town.
Contract custodial staff for the War Memorial and Community Center have been given additional
cleaning tasks during the shutdown so that their contracts can be honored, while ensuring the Town
receives equitable although alternative services during this period of no rentals.
COUNCIL MEETING – APRIL 7, 2020
As you know, our next Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2020. We have been
in multiple conversations with our Town Attorney, Jeremy Carroll, regarding the meeting. We
have reviewed the Governor's Executive Order 53 which states in Paragraph 9 (e) that nothing in
the Order shall limit the operation of government. It is in the Town Attorney's opinion that we can
still meet as long as we practice proper social distancing. At this time, we are planning to move
the meeting to the War Memorial in order to accomplish the social distancing. We are monitoring
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information that we are receiving from Virginia Municipal League (VML) and the Local
Government Attorneys of Virginia (LGA) regarding electronic meetings and will continue to
consult with the Town Attorney before making any further decisions.
TOWN ELECTIONS - MAY 5, 2020 AND JUNE 2020
Roanoke County has moved the Roanoke County Registrar's Office to the Craig Center in Vinton
because of the upcoming May Town Election. The Registrar has requested the Commonwealth of
Virginia to approve an Emergency move of the Precincts to an Absentee Voting Precinct. I have
worked with the Town Treasurer regarding the location of the election precincts and we would be
able to use the Treasurer's Office on Election Day (May 5th). The Registrar would use her staff
to conduct the election from the Treasurer's Office which is behind glass. Voters are being asked
to vote by absentee ballot; however, if they come to vote both precincts would be at the Municipal
Building in the Treasurer's Office. It was the best solution we could come up and still have the
election. We have posted information from the Registrar at the building entrances, the drive-
through, on our website and social media about voting absentee.
BUDGET
Prior to the recession, the Town budget was projecting healthy increases in all economic revenues.
However, after the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact we are seeing on the local and global
economy, we are preparing a conservative forecast to mimic the recent recession of the 2008-2009
era. Unfortunately, during the short term our revenue losses may be even greater due to the
decreased social activity. For next year, we are preparing different scenarios ranging from least to
most conservative; however, all scenarios will have a loss of revenue as compared to the current
fiscal year. We are planning to hold off on increases to personnel and operating, and may need to
reduce capital spending. However, if the local economy performs above expectations, we can
revisit these items and propose a mid-year budget adjustment.
In closing, all of our staff has been working together and are being flexible while we work through
these very difficult times. They are handling this very professionally and I appreciate how we are
all adapting to the ever-changing protocols that are coming out almost daily even not hourly. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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TO: Mayor and Members of Council
Leadership Team
FROM: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager
DATE: April 3, 2020
SUBJECT: Update on COVID-19 Pandemic
This Memo will serve as a further update from my Memo to you dated March 26, 2020.
ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL INFORMATION
Staff continues to teleconference regularly with Virginia Department of Emergency Management
(VDEM) and the Regional Government Agencies and meet with our Town Emergency Services
Team to address the changing face of the Pandemic as quickly as possible and keep the safety and
wellbeing of our employees and citizens at the forefront of our actions. There is a good sharing
of information between the five Regional governments (Counties of Roanoke and Botetourt, the
Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Town of Vinton).
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES (CP&F)
The Ironman competition has been cancelled for June 7th, although Carilion and Ironman are
investigating alternate dates for fall 2020 and/or for Spring 2021. The Senior Services Expo has
been delayed a second time, from April 28th to June 23rd. Additional event cancellations are being
evaluated for May and June, to include the Chamber’s Grapes and Grains Festival and future
Mingle at the Market Concerts.
Glade Creek and Wolf Creek Greenways remain open, although signs have been posted at
greenway entrances to remind patrons to practice appropriate social distancing. The playground
and picnic table located at the War Memorial have been closed through June 10th, based on the
Governor’s order and following recommendations from the Virginia Department of Health. This
information has been posted to the Town’s webpage and social media.
The War Memorial, Charles R. Hill Community Center, Vinton Farmers’ Market and the Vinton
History Museum remain closed through April 30 with all events and rentals being canceled or
postponed. Alternate rental dates and refunds are being offered to all rental parties through June
10th. Full time employees Dana Boyd and Amada Payne are assigned to assist with Human
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Resources/Risk Management and the Police Department and Kelly Turner continues to report to
the War Memorial to manage physical mail, accounts payable and return voicemail and emails.
Part Time Employees Penny Beyer, Dan Hernandez and Gary Houff are currently not working.
Judy Cunningham is working a reduced schedule remotely to check emails and return phone calls
on behalf of the History Museum. Sheri Winkler continues to work remotely on a limited basis for
occasional website updates and ongoing graphic and layout production of the updates for the
Vinton Restaurant, Shopping and Event Guide.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Staff continues to work with the Roanoke County Economic Development, the Roanoke Regional
Partnership and the Vinton Area Chamber to connect and counsel local businesses negatively
impacted by the forced closures with available financial resources. A new website
www.RoanokeRegionResponds.com, has been established to provide a comprehensive one-stop
shop for these available programs.
Two of the three existing Revolving Loans that the Town administers have been suspended for 90
days, to allow interest and principal payments to be paused through June. Additional delays will
be considered if necessary.
FINANCE/TREASURER
The Treasurer's Office/Finance Department has moved to 85% remote capability as of Friday,
March 27th. The phone lines are all being answered remotely from laptops, and the only services
discontinued to the citizens at this time are in person service inside the office and at the drive thru.
Forms have been moved to the front lobby for those unable to access electronic forms via phone
or computer, and citizens are being asked to place all payments and forms in the drop box located
at the drive thru window. Staff has initiated a process to move the paper from the drobox to the
vault on Monday, and to process the paper on Wednesday after it has been untouched for 48 hours.
Staff is rotating schedules for in office work that cannot be done remotely to try to only have one
staff member physically in the office at a time. All full-time employees are now enrolled in direct
deposit, allowing payroll to be processed fully remote in an emergency. The Treasurer's Office has
developed a form for ACH payments to vendors and has already received multiple enrollments to
the electronic payment. Treasurer's Office staff is available Monday thru Friday from 8AM to 5PM
via email and phone. As tax season approaches and bills are mailed out, the Treasurer's Office will
reassess opening the drive thru window for payments and schedule a staff rotation and provide
gloves to protect both the employees and citizens.
HUMAN RESOURCES-RISK MANAGEMENT
As the situation continues to evolve, HR has continuously updated/revised policies to meet the
changing needs. Risk Management is continually searching and trying to secure PPE for all staff.
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PLANNING & ZONING
Planning and Zoning personnel have been teleworking from home and continues to be in
communication with Roanoke County Development Review Services regarding building permit,
review, floodplain properties, etc. and continues to assist property and business owners on
zoning/sign related questions via cell phone and/or emails. Staff continues to update the website
regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and all social media as needed and is keeping all
administrative tasks up to date. All our direct lines have been forwarded to our issued town cells.
Due to the ongoing VDOT projects and the exposed sewer line at the greenway, Anita has had to
come into the office periodically to meet with contractors at the site.
Staff continues to work on the administration of the VDOT's projects - Glade Creek Greenway
Phase 2A and two Walnut Avenue Bike/Ped Accommodation Projects (engineering phase for
Walnut Avenue from 5th to Town West Limits and RFP engineering for Walnut Avenue from W.
Lee Avenue to 1st Street), including issues, etc. related to these projects. Staff is also continuing
to revise the zoning and subdivision ordinance and working on two (2) grants for submittal in May
for the Gish Mill Redevelopment Project:
POLICE
The Police Department is operating well. We are starting to notice an upward trend in for calls for
service. Particularly on night shift with domestic violence calls being the area of greatest concern.
This is to be expected given job layoffs and the shelter in place order.
The Police Chief suspended the enforcement of expired state inspection decals until July 31, 2020.
This will help support social distancing at vehicle repair shops, and eliminate another need for
unnecessary officer/citizen contact. The suspension of this enforcement activity is in keeping with
recent Virginia State Police Policy.
Our citizens continue to provide generous donations to the department with things such as hand
sanitizer and fresh fruit and foods. Your Police Department continues to be prepared and
functioning at full capacity.
PUBLIC WORKS
Normal operations of the Public Works Department continue. One employee is not coming to work
due to high risk status, based on M.D. recommendation. Another employee is working from home
performing office/admin duties. A couple of other employees have taken days as necessary to
assist family affected by the Governor’s orders. Otherwise, no personnel have had to leave work
or quarantine due to contact, exposure, or symptoms of COVID-19.
As with the other Town facilities, the Public Works building has restricted access to non-
employees, and personnel are being monitored for symptoms. Materials delivery persons are using
our drop-off mailbox to leave invoices, delivery slips, and such paperwork, as most companies
have suspended requirement of a “wet” signature. The locking mailbox was installed near the
Public Works front door as a mitigation effort to reduce contact with non-employees.
As employees arrive at Public Works, each is being screened – temperature measured by non-
contact infrared forehead thermometer, and asked a number of questions.
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Water production and distribution, and wastewater collection system maintenance has not been
affected. Household refuse collection has not changed.
The adjustment to bulk/brush collection is still in effect (From last report: to better serve the
residents in response to the restriction of residential customers taking such items to the RVRA
transfer stations: the Town's charge for oversized loads placed for collection has been suspended.
Normally, the options for the resident has been to pay to have the Town collect the material, or
they may take it to the transfer station and avoid the charges; now the latter option is not available.
This comes at the time of year for increase in yardwork and house de-cluttering, so we expect the
seasonal ramping up of amounts. Added to that is the increase in such activity as more folks are at
home under current circumstances.) There has been a noticeable increase in amount of bulk/brush
for collection – it is challenging to stay on schedule. The neighboring communities are
experiencing the same.
Mowing and right-of-way maintenance will commence with personnel as available.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
After adoption of the Ordinance at the Council meeting to addressing continuity of operations
associated with the pandemic disaster, we will be able to hold meetings through real time electronic
means. Town Staff has already been exploring our options for future meetings and will keep
Council updated on the process we would need to follow for upcoming meetings once that process
is established.
TOWN ELECTIONS - MAY 5, 2020 AND JUNE 2020
The Registrar has indicated that the process to move the Town Precincts to an Absentee Voting
Precinct is moving forward. The Roanoke County Registrar's Office continues to be housed at the
Craig Center in Vinton because of the upcoming May Town Election.
BUDGET
Prior to the recession, the Town’s budget was projecting healthy increases in all economic
revenues. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic we are seeing a dramatic impact on the local
and global economy. Staff is preparing a conservative forecast to mimic the recent recession of
the 2008-2009 era. Unfortunately, during the short term our revenue losses may be even greater
due to the decreased social activity. For next fiscal year, we are preparing different scenarios
ranging from least to most conservative; however, all scenarios will have a loss of revenue as
compared to the current fiscal year. We are planning to hold off on increases to personnel and
holding operating or even reducing expenditures, and may need to reduce capital spending.
However, if the local economy performs above expectations, we can revisit these items and
propose a mid-year budget adjustment.
In closing, all of our staff continues to work together and are being flexible while we work through
these very difficult times. They are handling this very professionally and I appreciate how we are
all adapting to the ever-changing protocols that are coming out almost daily even not hourly. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Finance
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution setting the allocation percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief in
the Town of Vinton for the 2020 tax year.
Summary
The Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA or the Act) of 1998 established a statewide program to
provide relief to owners of personal use motor vehicles. The 1998 Act envisioned a five-year phase-in of
relief expressed as a percentage of the bill related to the first $20,000 of personal use vehicle value. Costs
soared and percentage was frozen at 70% since 2001.
In 2004 and 2005, additional legislation was passed to amend the original Act. This legislation capped
PPTRA at $950 million for all Virginia localities for Tax Years 2006 and beyond. PPTRA funds are
allocated to individual localities based on each government’s pro rata share of Tax Year 2004 payments
from the Commonwealth. The Town’s share of the $950 million is $203,096.
In order to put these changes into effect, the Town Council adopted an Ordinance that set the framework
for the implementation and administration of the 2004-2005 changes to the Personal Property Tax Relief
Act (PPTRA) of 1998. This ordinance was adopted on December 6, 2005.
The Town uses The PPTRA Allocation Model developed by the State to calculate the effective
reimbursement rate. This model uses historical trends and a five-year rolling average to calculate the
effective reimbursement rate. This same methodology for calculating the rate is used by many of our
neighboring localities.
In 2020, once again the County Finance staff computed the effective reimbursement rate based upon the
PPTRA allocation model. The percentage is similar to those localities that are ready to adopt their
resolutions. The rate for the Town of Vinton is 54.96%.
Attachments
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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RESOLUTION NO
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL,
LOCATED AT 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
A RESOLUTION setting the allocation percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief in the
Town of Vinton for the 2020 Tax Year.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524 (C) (2) and
Section 58.1-3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of the Acts of
Assembly and as set forth in item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief Program or “PPTRA”) of
Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly, a qualifying vehicle with a taxable situs within the
Town commencing January 1, 2020, shall receive personal property tax relief; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted pursuant to Vinton Code § 86-58 enacted by the Council
of the Town of Vinton on December 6, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA, as follows:
1. That tax relief shall be allocated so as to eliminate personal property taxation for
qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less.
2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,001-$20,000 will be eligible for
54.96% tax relief.
3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only receive
54.96% tax relief on the first $20,000 of value.
4. That all other vehicles which do not meet the definition of “qualifying” (for example,
including but not limited to, business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.)
will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program.
5. That the percentages applied to the categories of qualifying personal use vehicles are
estimated fully to use all available PPTRA funds allocated to the Town of Vinton by the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
6. That entitlement to personal property tax relief for qualifying vehicles for tax year 2005
and all prior tax years shall expire on September 1, 2006, or when the state funding for
tax relief is exhausted or depleted. Supplemental assessments for tax years 2005 and
prior that are made on or after September 1, 2006 shall be deemed ‘non-qualifying’ for
purposes of state tax relief and the local share due from the taxpayer shall represent 100%
of the assessed personal property tax.
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This Resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
This Resolution adopted on motion made by ____________________, seconded by
________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Finance/Treasurer
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $17,316.00 from the
capital outlay account for the construction of a salt spreader covering to the capital outlay account
for the replacement of the roof at the Health Department Building.
Summary
The roof at the Health Department Building located at 227 South Pollard Street cannot sustain any
additional repairs and any significant rain storms can further damage the roof thus jeopardizing
the structural integrity of the roof and the safety of health department employees and citizens.
Because of the safety concerns, the Town Manager has determined that the repair would fall under
the guidelines of an emergency purchase.
Staff solicited bids to qualified vendors to provide contracting services for the roof replacement
and the lowest bidder was Ronnie Caldwell Roofing LLC of Bedford, Virginia in the amount of
$17,316.00.
It is necessary for the Vinton Town Council to appropriate the funds from the capital project
account for the construction of a covering for the salt spreaders to the capital outlay account for
the Health Department Building.
Attachments
Emergency Purchase Memo and Proposal
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, LOCATED AT 814
WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the roof at the Health Department Building located at 227 South Pollard Street cannot
sustain any additional repairs and any significant rain storms can further damage the roof
thus jeopardizing the structural integrity of the roof and the safety of health department
employees and citizens; and
WHEREAS, because of the safety concerns, the Town Manager has determined that the repair would
fall under the guidelines of an emergency purchase; and
WHEREAS, staff solicited bids to qualified vendors to provide contracting services for the Health
Department roof replacement and the lowest bidder was Ronnie Caldwell Roofing LLC of
Bedford, Virginia in the amount of $17,316.00; and
WHEREAS, due to the fact that the March 17, 2020 Town Council meeting was cancelled due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, Council was polled by email and gave their consensus to authorize
the Town Manager to proceed with this emergency purchase; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Vinton Town Council to appropriate the funds from the planned
capital project for the construction of covering for salt spreaders to the capital outlay
account for the Health Department Building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby grant a
contract to Ronnie Caldwell Roofing, LLC of Bedford, Virginia in the amount of $17,316.00 and
ratifies the Town Manager’s execution on said contract for the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the following
transaction:
BUDGET ENTRY
FROM
EXPENDITURE
400.4101.799 Capital Outlay $17,316.00
TO
EXPENDITURE
400.4305.799 Capital Outlay $17,316.00
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This Resolution adopted on motion made by __________________, seconded by ______________, with
the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
_____________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Administration
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution approving and confirming the Declaration of Local Emergency
dated March 16, 2020
Summary
Effective March 12, 2020, Governor Ralph S. Northam declared under the Executive Order that a
State of Emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia due to the potential spread of COVID-
19, a communicable disease and public health threat. In response to this Executive Order, on
March 16, 2020 Botetourt County, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Roanoke County, and Town
of Vinton governments took the precautionary measure of declaring local emergencies, which
action enables the local governments to request state and federal resources should they become
needed.
Section 44-146.21 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires that such Declaration of
Local Emergency be approved and confirmed by Town Council, as the governing body of the
Town of Vinton, Virginia.
Attachments
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Media Contacts:
Botetourt County: Cody Sexton csexton@botetourtva.gov (540)928-2010
City of Roanoke: Tiffany Bradbury tiffany.bradbury@roanokeva.gov (540)853-6428
City of Salem: Mike Stevens mstevens@salemva.gov (540) 375-4112
Roanoke County: Amy Whittaker awhittaker@roanokecountyva.gov (540) 772-2010
Town of Vinton: Barry Thompson bthompson@vintonva.gov (540)983-6807
NEWS RELEASE: (For immediate release – Monday, March 16, 2020)
Governments declare local emergencies in response to the public health concerns related to
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Effective March 12, 2020, Governor Ralph S. Northam declared under the Executive Order that a State of
Emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia due to the potential spread of COVID-19, a
communicable disease and public health threat.
In response to this Executive Order, today Botetourt County, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Roanoke
County, and Town of Vinton governments took the precautionary measure of declaring local
emergencies. The action enables the local governments to request state and federal resources should
they become needed. Per the Virginia Department of Health, at this time, there are no confirmed cases
of coronavirus in our region.
The purpose of this emergency declaration is to give the local governments legal authority and flexibility
to mobilize resources in response to this unprecedented public health threat for the protection of the
communities. The action will also help ensure critical services and operations continue. Additionally, it
allows the local governments to request mutual aid from regional, State, and other governmental
entities.
A joint statement from local leaders:
• Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe
• City of Roanoke Manager Bob Cowell
• City of Salem Manager Jay Taliaferro
• Roanoke County Administrator Dan O’Donnell
• Town of Vinton Manager Barry Thompson
“Our top priority is protecting the health and safety of our residents. You can be assured that we, along
with our elected officials, staff and particularly our public safety personnel, are actively engaged in
monitoring and having discussions related to the Coronavirus pandemic. In this current environment, we
will continue evaluating the way in which we provide services to the public. Our communities should be
prepared for any adjustments, postponements, and cancellations that go into effect as we work
together as a region to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your patience and anticipated cooperation.”
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RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, LOCATED AT 814
WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, effective March 12, 2020, Governor Ralph S. Northam declared under the
Executive Order that a State of Emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia due to the
potential spread of COVID-19, a communicable disease and public health threat; and
WHEREAS, in response to this Executive Order, on March 16, 2020 Botetourt County, City of
Roanoke, City of Salem, Roanoke County, and Town of Vinton governments took the
precautionary measure of declaring local emergencies; the action enables the local governments
to request state and federal resources should they become needed; however, per the Virginia
Department of Health, at this time, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in our region;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this emergency declaration is to give the local governments legal
authority and flexibility to mobilize resources in response to this unprecedented public health
threat for the protection of the communities; to help ensure critical services and operations
continue and to allow the local governments to request mutual aid from regional, State, and other
governmental entities; and
WHEREAS, Section 44-146.21 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires that such
Declaration of Local Emergency be approved and confirmed by Town Council, as the governing
body of the Town of Vinton, Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of Vinton, Virginia, that the
Declaration of Local Emergency, dated March 16, 2020, attached hereto and incorporated herein
fully by reference, be, and the same hereby is approved and confirmed.
This Resolution adopted on motion by _____________ and seconded by __________________,
with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
_____________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
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Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Administration
Issue
Consider adoption of an Ordinance to ensure continuity of operations as a result of the COVID-19
(Coronavirus) pandemic
Summary
Localities have the authority during disasters to adopt ordinances to ensure the continuity of
government in accord with the provisions of Section 15.2-1413 of the Code of Virginia.
During a disaster, the Code of Virginia allows governing bodies of localities and other public
entities to conduct certain meetings electronically, provided a continuity of government ordinance
has been adopted. Electronic meetings can be conducted in a safe and healthy manner for the
public safety, health and welfare for the governing body and all attendees/interested parties
consistent with open government.
The COVID-19 pandemic can make it impractical and unsafe, even life-threatening, for a quorum
of the governing body to physically assemble in one location.
The virus also makes it impractical and unsafe, as well as life-threatening, for the public to gather
for public hearings, and the locality’s staff, to gather in the same location to participate in regular
meetings. A continuity of government ordinance may be adopted during a declared “disaster” and
for a period not to exceed 6 months following the end of the disaster. See § 15.2-1413 of the Code
of Virginia.
Declarations of Emergency and disaster have been made at all levels of government, including by
the Governor and the Town's Director of Emergency Management, which declaration will be
ratified at the April 7, 2020 meeting.
The proposed Ordinance provides for continuity of government operations during the pendency of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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Attachments
Ordinance
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL,
LOCATED AT 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO EFFECTUATE TEMPORARY CHANGES IN
CERTAIN DEADLINES AND TO MODIFY PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC
HEARING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS CONTINUITY OF
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PANDEMIC DISASTER.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Ralph S. Northam issued Executive Order Fifty-One
declaring a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia arising from the novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order Fifty-One acknowledged the existence of a public health
emergency which constitutes a disaster as defined by Virginia Code § 44-146.16 arising from the
public health threat presented by a communicable disease anticipated to spread; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order Fifty-One ordered implementation of the Commonwealth of
Virginia Emergency Operations Plan, activation of the Virginia Emergency Operations Center to
provide assistance to local governments, and authorization for executive branch agencies to waive
“any state requirement or regulation” as appropriate; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency,
beginning March 1, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak
a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Town of Vinton Director of Emergency Management
declared a local emergency and the Town Council of the Town of Vinton confirmed that
declaration on April 7, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that COVID-19 constitutes a real and substantial threat to public
health and safety and constitutes a “disaster” as defined by Virginia Code §44-146.16 being a
“communicable disease of public health threat;” and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 15.2-1413 provides that Town Council, notwithstanding any
contrary provision of law, may adopt an ordinance to assure the continuity of government
operations during the disaster and for a period not to exceed six months following the disaster; and
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WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 44-146.21(C) further provides that the locality may, during a
declared local emergency, “proceed without regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities
prescribed by law (except mandatory constitutional requirements) pertaining to performance of
public work;” and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2(A)(3) allows, under certain procedural requirements
including public notice and access, that members of the Council may convene solely by electronic
means “to address the emergency;” and
WHEREAS, the open public meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act
(“FOIA”) are limited only by a properly claimed exemption provided under that Act or “any other
statute;” and
WHEREAS, the Governor and Health Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the
President of the United States have recommended suspension of public gatherings of more than
ten attendees; and
WHEREAS, this emergency ordinance in response to the disaster caused by the COVID-19
pandemic promotes public health, safety and welfare and is consistent with the law of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United States
of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA:
1. That the COVID-19 pandemic makes it unsafe to assemble in one location a quorum for
public bodies and the number of citizens who customarily attend public meetings and
public hearings of such public bodies, including the Council, the Planning Commission,
the Board of Zoning Appeals and all local and regional boards, commissions, committees
and authorities created by the Council or to which the Council appoints all or a portion of
its members (collectively “Public Entities” and individually “Public Entity”), or for such
Public Entities to conduct meetings in accordance with normal practices and procedures.
2. That in accordance with Virginia Code § 15.2-1413, and notwithstanding any contrary
provision of law, general or special, the following emergency procedures are adopted to
ensure the continuity of government during this emergency and disaster:
Any meeting or activities which require the physical presence of members of the Public
Entities may be held through real time electronic means (including audio, telephonic, video
or other practical electronic medium) without a quorum physically present in one location;
and
Prior to holding any such electronic meeting, the Public Entity shall provide public notice
of at least three days in advance of the electronic meeting identifying how the public may
participate or otherwise offer comment; and
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Any such electronic meeting of Public Entities shall state on its agenda and at the beginning
of such meeting that it is being held pursuant to and in compliance with this Ordinance;
identify Public Entity members physically and/or electronically present, and whether they
are physically or electronically present; identify the persons responsible for receiving
public comment; and identify notice of the opportunities for the public to access and
participate in such electronic meeting; and
Any such electronic meeting of the Public Entities shall be open to electronic participation
by the public and to in-person participation by the public to the extent that such in-person
participation is consistent with good public health and guidance from state and federal
authorities; and otherwise, shall be closed to in-person participation by the public; and
For any matters requiring a public hearing, public comment may be solicited by electronic
means in advance and shall also be solicited through telephonic or other electronic means
during the course of the electronic meeting. All such public comments will be provided to
members of the Public Entity at or before the electronic meeting and made part of the
record for such meeting; and
The minutes of all electronic meetings shall conform to the requirements of law, identify
how the meeting was conducted, members participating, and specify what actions were
taken at the meeting. The Public Entities may approve minutes of an electronic meeting at
a subsequent electronic meeting and shall later approve all such minutes at a regular or
special meeting after the emergency and disaster has ended.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that notwithstanding any provision of law, regulation or policy
to the contrary, any deadlines requiring action by a Public Entity, its officers and employees of its
organization shall be suspended during this emergency and disaster, however, the Public Entities,
and officers and employees thereof, are encouraged to take such action as is practical and
appropriate to meet those deadlines. Failure to meet any such deadlines shall not constitute a
default, violation, approval, recommendation or otherwise. This extension of time is applied to,
without limitation, action on administrative permits, such as zoning permits, subdivision plats, site
plans, and similar deadlines. Likewise, any Town Council agenda item scheduled or proposed to
be scheduled during the duration of the disaster shall be deemed continued for the duration of the
effectiveness of this Ordinance, if the Public Entity does not take action on the agenda item during
that timeframe, including those agenda items for which state or local law requires an affirmative
action to be taken within a mandated timeframe and the failure to act otherwise would be deemed
an approval.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that non-emergency public hearings and action items of Public
Entities may be postponed to a date certain provided that public notice is given so that the public
is aware of how and when to present their views. Specifically, the chair of any Public Entity is
given the authority to reschedule public hearings or hold public hearings in alternative venues so
as to ensure public participation consistent with public health.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this Emergency Ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect for a period not to exceed six (6) months following the conclusion of the
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disaster. Upon rescission by the Council or automatic expiration as described herein, this
emergency ordinance shall terminate and normal practices and procedures of government shall
resume.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the policies, procedures, and meeting guidelines adopted by
any Public Entity are suspended to the extent they are inconsistent with this Ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Town Manager is authorized and directed to restrict the
public from entering or congregating around Town-owned buildings, facilities, and real property
as is reasonably necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public and Town staff.
The Town Manager may cancel, postpone, or reschedule any events scheduled for any Town-
owned building, facility, or property as necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the
public and Town staff.
Nothing in this Emergency Ordinance shall prohibit Public Entities from holding in-person public
meetings and/or public hearings provided that public health and safety measures as well as social
distancing are taken into consideration.
An emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
This Ordinance adopted on motion made by ____________ and seconded by ________________,
with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
April 7, 2020
Department
Finance/Treasurer
Issue
Finance Committee
Summary
The Finance Committee met on March 11, 2020 and the following items were discussed at the
meeting:
• January 2020 Financial Statements
• Greenway Budget Appropriation
• Clearview Light Budget Appropriation
• Budget Journal Entry Approval (To Legal)
• Budget Update (Staff Progress)
Attachments
January 2020 Financial Report Summary
Recommendations
Motion to approve January 2020 Financial Report
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Financial Report Summary
January 31, 2020
Budget Budget Posted Posted Balance YTD
General Fund 200
Revenues 7,527,870 3,435,770 427,214 3,599,878 164,108 105%
Expenditures 7,527,870 5,050,994 649,553 4,883,513 (167,481) 97%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (1,615,224) (222,339) (1,283,635)
Grant Fund 250
Revenues 4,000 2,540,119 18,206 126,271 (2,413,848) 5%
Expenditures 4,000 2,540,119 46,319 284,063 (2,256,056) 11%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures - (28,113) (157,792)
Utility Fund 300
Revenues 3,722,500 1,841,390 132,911 2,033,608 192,218 110%
Expenditures 3,722,500 2,172,407 270,340 1,984,734 (187,673) 91%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (331,017) (137,429) 48,874
Capital Fund 400
Revenues 500,012 350,007 50,001 350,007 - 100%
Expenditures 500,012 391,657 4,987 151,145 (240,512) 39%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (41,650) 45,014 198,862
Stormwater Fund 600
Revenues 460,210 268,441 38,351 268,455 14 100%
Expenditures 460,210 265,287 26,914 200,910 (64,377) 76%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures 3,154 11,437 67,545
Total All Funds
Revenues 12,214,592 8,435,727 666,683 6,378,219 (2,057,508) 76%
Expenditures 12,214,592 10,420,464 998,113 7,504,365 (2,916,099) 72%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (1,984,737) (331,430) (1,126,146)