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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/1/2020 - Regular1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. PARTICIPATION WILL BE BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED, ORDINANCE NO. 1016 AND SECTION 4-0.01(G) OF CHAPTER 1289 OF THE 2020 ACTS OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY The Vinton Town Council will hold its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, using electronic communication means without the public being present in the Council Chambers. Participation by Council members, staff, and the public will only be available through electronic means. The public will have access to observe this regular meeting of Town Council through a livestream on the Town’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vintonva. Citizens may register to speak at this Council Meeting by calling the Town Clerk’s Office at 540-983- 0607 or sending an email to sjohnson@vintonva.gov by 12 Noon on Monday, November 30, 2020. Once registered, the citizen who wishes to address Council will be provided the Zoom meeting information and will be allowed to join the meeting and address Town Council by electronic means. AGENDA Consideration of: A. CALL TO ORDER B. CONFIRMATION THAT MEETING IS BEING HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 1016 AND SECTION 4-0.01(G) OF CHAPTER 1289 OF THE 2020 ACTS OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ROLL CALL C. MOMENT OF SILENCE D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG E. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS F. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating $20,213.00, received from the Department of Motor Vehicles, $13,475.00 in Federal funds and the Town’s required in-kind match of $6,738.00 for Overtime Selective Enforcement, training, and equipment. Sabrina M. McCarty, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles, Council Member Laurie J. Mullins, Council Member Michael W. Stovall, Council Member Vinton Municipal Building 311 South Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 983-0607 2 2. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating $105,507.00 received from the Department of Motor Vehicles, $70,338.00 in federal funds and the Town’s required $35,169.00 in-kind match, for the participation in the DUI Task Force Grant. 3. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $7,906.00 from the Police Assistance (HB 599) 200.2201.009 in the amount of $7,906.00 to the Police Department Operating Budget Materials & Supplies 200.3101.553 to purchase materials to build new storage for weapons. 4. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating $2,286.00 received from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Town’s required 50% in-kind match to purchase bulletproof vests. 5. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $11,907.45 from the ATF Forfeitures Revenue Fund to the Police Department Operating Budget Material and Supplies to purchase office furniture. 6. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $463.90 for the receipt of an insurance claim made on a Town Vehicle involved in an accident. H. APPOINTMENTS 1. Appointment of Town Manager effective January 1, 2021 2. Appointment of Police Chief effective December 1, 2020 I. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Presentation of the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW) 2020 Pinnacle Award for City/County Small Population – Town Clerk J. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda. K. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Consideration of public comments concerning the Petition of Giacomo Montuori, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed commercial indoor amusement use, located at 700 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia, tax map number 060.20-05- 64.00-0000, zoned GB General Business District. a. Open Public Hearing • Report from Staff – Nathan McClung • Receive public comments • Council discussion and questions b. Close Public Hearing c. Consider adoption of an Ordinance L. TOWN ATTORNEY M. TOWN MANAGER 3 1. BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on the extension of the roll-over accrual date for vacation hours from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021 – Donna Collins 2. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION 1. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving changes to the FY2021 Classification Plan and to appropriate funds from sales tax revenue, utility contingency, and available stormwater expenditure budget – Acting Town Manager 2. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving and initiating the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Program – Anne Cantrell 3. PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS N. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES 1. Public Works Committee – Acting Town Manager O. APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 1. Roanoke Regional Partnership P. MAYOR Q. COUNCIL R. ADJOURNMENT NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: December 7, 2020 – 2:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting December 15, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or attend Town Council meetings. Please call (540) 983-0607 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date so that proper arrangements may be made. Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Police Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating $20,213.00, received from the Department of Motor Vehicles, $13,475.00 in Federal funds and the Town’s required in-kind match of $6,738.00 for Overtime Selective Enforcement, training, and equipment. Summary The Department of Criminal Justice Services has approved a grant for the Police Department in the amount of $20,213.00 to include an in-kind match of $6,738.00, to be paid by the Vinton Police Department out of the Fuel and Maintenance and Repair line items. This funding, if approved by Council, will be used to pay officers the overtime rate to work Selective Enforcement in the town and to fund $2,200.00 in DMV approved training and $395.00 to replace two pieces of defective equipment. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary 1 RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, on August 1, 2020 the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) approved a grant for our participation in the Selective Enforcement-Overtime for the total amount of $20,213.00, to include an in-kind match from the Town in the amount of $6,738.00, to be paid from the current Police Budget under Fuel and Maintenance/Repair budget expenditure accounts; and WHEREAS, the Police Department would use these grant funds for overtime selective enforcement hours and to participate in checkpoints with surrounding jurisdiction, as well as sending one officer to a DMV approved training and replacing two pieces of defective equipment; and WHEREAS, the budget for the DMV portion of the grant, in the total amount of $13,475.00, needs to be appropriated to the following account numbers for financial tracking purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the following: BUDGET ENTRY: GENERAL LEDGER: 250.25100 Appropriations $13,475.00 250.25000 Estimated Revenue $13,475.00 FROM REVENUE: 250.1001.001 DMV Overtime Grant Revenue $13,475.00 TO EXPENDITURE: 250.1001.102 DMV Overtime Grant Overtime $10,880.00 250.1001.560 DMV Overtime Grant Training $ 2,200.00 250.1001.716 DMV Overtime Grant Equipment $ 395.00 TOTAL $13,475.00 2 This Resolution was adopted by 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 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Police Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating $105,507.00 received from the Department of Motor Vehicles, $70,338.00 in federal funds and the Town’s required $35,169.00 in-kind match, for the participation in the DUI Task Force Grant. Summary The Department of Motor Vehicles has approved a grant for the Police Department in the amount of $105,507.00 to include an in-kind match of $35,169.00, to be paid by the Vinton Police Department from the Fuel and Maintenance and Repair line items This funding, if approved by Council, will be used to fund one person in the DUI Task Force, to pay the salary and benefits. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary 1 RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, on August 1, 2020 the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) approved a grant for our participation in the DUI Task Force for the total amount of $105,507.00; to include an in-kind match from the Town in the amount of $35,169.00 to be paid from the current Police Budget under Fuel and Maintenance/Repair expenditure accounts; and WHEREAS, the Police Department would use these grant funds to pay one police officer’s salary and benefits, all vehicle needs, and for this officer to participate in checkpoints with surrounding jurisdiction, and saturation patrol efforts in the DUI Task Force; and WHEREAS, the portion for the grant not included in the original 2020-2021 budget, specifically $70,338.00, needs to be appropriated to the following account numbers for financial tracking purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the following: BUDGET ENTRY: GENERAL LEDGER: 250.25100 Appropriations $70,338.00 250.25000 Estimated Revenue $70,338.00 FROM REVENUE: 250.1036.001 DMV DUI Task Force Grant $70,338.00 TO EXPENDITURE: 250.1036.101 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. Salaries $43,014.00 250.1036.102 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. Overtime $ 3,598.00 250.1036.201 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. SS/Medicare $ 3,565.00 250.1036.202 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. VRS Ret. $ 5,359.00 250.1036.203 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. VRS GLI $ 576.00 250.1036.204 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. Nationwide $ 240.00 250.1036.205 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. Health Ins. $ 7,560.00 250.1036.211 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. WC Ins. $ 1,566.00 250.1036.553 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. Material & Supplies $ 200.00 250.1036.560 DMV DUI Task Force Grant. Training $ 4,660.00 TOTAL $70,338.00 2 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 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Police Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $7,906.00 from the Police Assistance (HB 599) 200.2201.009 in the amount of $7,906.00 to the Police Department Operating Budget Materials & Supplies 200.3101.553 to purchase materials to build new storage for weapons Summary The 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended (§9.1-165, et seq.) provides for financial assistance to localities with police departments through the "599" program, which program is administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Each locality must certify that it will use the “599” funds to supplement, not supplant, local funds provided for public safety services. The Vinton Police Department has outdated storage for weapons that is insufficient and not in a convenient location and has requested that “599” funds be appropriated to purchase materials to build new storage. It is necessary for the Vinton Town Council to appropriate funds from the Police Assistance (HB 599) 200.2201.009 in the amount of $7,906.00 to the Police Department Operating Budget Materials & Supplies 200.3101.553. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary 1 RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended (§9.1-165, et seq.) provides for financial assistance to localities with police departments through the "599" program, which program is administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS); and WHEREAS, each locality must certify that it will use the “599” funds to supplement, not supplant, local funds provided for public safety services; and WHEREAS, the Vinton Police Department has outdated storage for weapons that is insufficient and not in a convenient location and has requested that “599” funds be appropriated to purchase materials to build new storage; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Vinton Town Council to appropriate funds from the Police Assistance (HB 599) 200.2201.009 in the amount of $7,906.00 to the Police Department Operating Budget Materials & Supplies 200.3101.553. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the following accounting transaction: BUDGET ENTRY: GENERAL LEDGER: 250.25100 Appropriations $7,906.00 250.25000 Estimated Revenue $7,906.00 FROM REVENUE: 200.2201.009 Police Assistance (HB 599) $7,906.00 TO EXPENDITURE: 200.3101.553 Materials & Supplies $7,906.00 TOTAL $7,906.00 2 This Resolution 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 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Police Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating $2,286.00 received from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Town’s required 50% in-kind match to purchase bulletproof vests Summary On October 19, 2020 the Bureau of Justice Assistance approved a grant for bulletproof vests for the total amount of $2,286, which the Town has a 50% in-kind match to be met, to be paid from the current Police Budget under Uniforms budget expenditure account. The Police Department would use these grant funds for bulletproof vests to outfit patrol officers. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, on October 19, 2020 the Bureau of Justice Assistance approved a grant for bulletproof vests for the total amount of $2,286, which the Town has a 50% in-kind match to be met, to be paid from the current Police Budget under Uniforms budget expenditure account; and WHEREAS, the Police Department would use these grant funds for bulletproof vests to outfit patrol officers; and WHEREAS, the budget for the BJA portion of the grant, in the total amount of $2,286 needs to be appropriated to the following account numbers for financial tracking purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the following accounting transaction: BUDGET ENTRY GENERAL LEDGER: 250.25000 ESTIMATED REVENUE $2,286.00 250.25100 APPROPRIATIONS $2,286.00 FROM REVENUE: 250.1026.001 POL – BVP Grant $2,286.00 TO EXPENDITURE: 250.1026.553 POL – BVP Grant $2,286.00 TOTAL $2,286.00 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 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Police Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $11,907.45 from the ATF Forfeitures Fund to the Police Department Operating Budget Material and Supplies to purchase office furniture. Summary The Police Department is undergoing several upgrade projects associated with alterations being made as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. As a result of the upgrades and the relocation of certain offices in order to better accommodate personnel, the Police Department desires to replace certain pieces of furniture that no longer fit the needs of the department, which are not eligible for CARES Act funds. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the Police Department is undergoing several upgrade projects associated with alterations being made as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic; and WHEREAS, as a result of the upgrades and the relocation of certain offices in order to better accommodate personnel, the Police Department desires to replace certain pieces of furniture that no longer fit the needs of the department, which are not eligible for CARES Act funds; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Vinton Town Council to appropriate funds from the Re- Appropriated Fund Balance 200.1899.008 in the amount of $11,908 to the Police Department Operating Budget Materials and Supplies 200.3101.553. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the following transaction: BUDGET ENTRY: GENERAL LEDGER 200.25000 Estimated Revenue $11,908 200.25100 Appropriations $11,908 FROM REVENUE: 200.1899.008 Re-Appropriated Fund Balance $11,908 TO EXPENDITURE: 200.3101.553 Material and Supplies $11,908 TOTAL $11,908 This Resolution 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 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Public Works Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $463.90 for the receipt of an insurance claim made on a Town Vehicle involved in an accident. Summary On September 8, 2020, a Ford pick-up truck incurred damage in the Public Works parking lot. A check in the amount of $463.90 has been received from Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) and deposited in Revenue Account 200.1901.001 Recoveries and Rebates. This check is for the payment of collision loss less the deductible of $500.00 on a 2009 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck VIN # 1273. It is necessary to appropriate the $463.90 to Public Works, Water System Maintenance Account 300.9410.304 Maintenance and Repairs – Equipment in order to pay the repair invoices when received. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, on September 8, 2020, a Ford pick-up truck incurred damage in the Public Works parking lot; and WHEREAS, the proper insurance filing was made to the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) and the amount less the $500.00 deductible has been received into the Revenue Account 300.1901.001– Recoveries and Rebates in the amount of $463.90; and WHEREAS, in order that Magic City Ford can be paid when the invoice is received, it is necessary for the Vinton Town Council to appropriate the funds from the Revenue Account 300.1901.001 – Recoveries and Rebates to the Public Works Operating Budget Account Number 300.9410.304 Maintenance and Repair of Equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the following transaction: BUDGET ENTRY GENERAL LEDGER: 300.25100 Appropriations $463.90 300.25000 Estimated Revenue $463.90 FROM REVENUE: 300.1901.001 Recoveries and Rebates $463.90 TO EXPENDITURE: 300.9410.304 Maintenance & Repair of Equipment $463.90 This Resolution 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 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Council Issue 1. Appointment of Town Manager effective January 1, 2021 2. Appointment of Police Chief effective December 1, 2020 Summary None Attachments None Recommendations Motion to appoint Richard W. Peters, Jr. as Town Manager effective January 1, 2021 Motion to appoint Fabricio Drumond as Police Chief effective December 1, 2020 Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Administration Issue Presentation of the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW) 2020 Pinnacle Award for City/County Small Population Summary The Town was recently honored with a ‘Pinnacle Award’ in the City/County Small Population Group up to 50,000 residents by the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW). The NAGW announced its annual award winners at the organization’s 2020 Virtual Conference in September. This year, with the advent of COVID-19, winners for the coveted NAGW Pinnacle Awards were chosen by the general membership through popular vote, instead of the traditional awards committee. NAGW membership includes IT, Design, and Communications (PIO) staff from hundreds of localities across the United States. Winning a 2020 NAGW award is a resounding vote of approval by our web peers across the country. At its heart, NAGW is an organization of government web professionals working together to share knowledge, best practices, innovative ideas, and other resources. This award is recognition of all of the hard work by our CivicPlus Website Redesign Project Team: Julie Tucei, Barry Thompson, Pete Peters, Susan Johnson, and Roanoke County IT employees Chad Sweeney and Brian Gladden, as well as all of our departments’ staff who coordinated with the Redesign Project Team and those from each department who continue to keep it updated and informative for our citizens. Attachments Award Certificate Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary NAG NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT WEB PROFESSIONALS 2020 PINNACLE AW ARD City/County Small Population Representing the strongest entry in the City/County Small Population group. Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Consideration of public comments regarding a Special Use Permit (SUP) Request of Giacomo Montuori, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed commercial indoor amusement use, located at 700 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia, tax map number 060.20-05-64.00-0000, zoned GB General Business District. Summary Historically, the vacant building had previously been used as a dry-cleaning establishment. In 2016, site plans for the property were approved for a drive-thru facility that would serve the proposed conversion of the vacant building (700 Hardy Road) into an ice-cream and coffee shop. Since the previous approval of this site plan, the New York Pizza restaurant is now intending to incorporate a new use into this existing structure that would include a family-friendly arcade. In the Vinton Zoning Ordinance, an arcade use falls under the classification of a “commercial indoor amusement use.” In addition to this use requiring a special use permit from the Vinton Town Council, per the Roanoke County/Town of Vinton Building Commissioner, a change-of-use would be required in order to meet the requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 19, 2020, and voted unanimously to recommend that the petition of Giacomo Montuori for the SUP be approved with the required conditions. Town Council was briefed on this request at the Council meeting held on November 17, 2020. Attachments Staff Report Ordinance Recommendations Conduct Public Hearing Motion to Adopt Ordinance Town Council Agenda Summary STAFF REPORT PETITIONER: Giacomo Montuori PREPARED BY: Nathaniel McClung CASE NUMBER: 20-001 DATE: November 6, 2020 Application Information Request: Special Use Permit: Commercial Indoor Amusement Use (Arcade) Owner: T & J Investments of Roanoke Inc. Applicant: Giacomo Montuori - Authorized Agent Site Address/Location: 700 Hardy Road Tax Parcel ID #: 060.20-05-64.00-0000 Lot Area: 0.62 AC (27,007 sq. ft.) Zoning: GB General Business Existing Land Use: Currently vacant; previous use was a dry-cleaning establishment Proposed Land Use: Arcade use and an ice-cream and coffee shop within the same space. Specified Future Land Use: General Commercial A. NATURE OF REQUEST Mr. Giacomo Montuori, an authorized agent for T & J Investments of Roanoke, Inc., requests a special use permit (SUP) for a proposed commercial indoor amusement use, which is a use permitted by SUP, in the GB General Business district, subject to the approval of the town council. In conjunction with the amusement use, the space will also be used for an ice-cream and coffee shop. B. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Article IV, District Regulations, of Appendix B, Zoning, of the Town Code Division 6, GB General Business District The intent of the GB general business district is to accommodate a wide range of retail and service uses which serve the community as a whole or cater to the traveling public. The district is intended to be applied along primary traffic routes and to areas having direct access to such routes, in order to provide safe and efficient access while avoiding the routing of traffic onto minor streets or through residential areas. The district regulations are designed to afford flexibility in permitted uses of individual sites in order to promote business opportunities, economic development and the provision of services. The district regulations are also designed to provide for harmonious development and compatibility with adjacent residential areas. § 4-34 (b), Special Uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the GB general business district, subject to approval of a special use permit by the town council as set forth in article VII of this appendix: (1) Commercial indoor amusement uses, including game rooms, billiard and pool halls, and video arcades. Establishments which provide multiple coin operated amusement or entertainment devices or machines, which would include pinball machines, video games, and other games of skill or scoring, and would include pool and/or billiard tables, whether or not they are coin operated. C. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Background – Historically, the vacant building had previously been used as a dry-cleaning establishment. In 2016, site plans for 700 and 708 Hardy Road were approved for a drive-thru facility that would serve the proposed conversion of the vacant building (700 Hardy Road) into an ice-cream and coffee shop. The site plan was officially approved on September 16, 2016, and approved site plans are valid for up to five (5) years from the date of approval. Since the previous approval of this site plan, which was exclusively for the drive-thru and ice-cream/coffee shop, the New York Pizza restaurant, represented by Mr. Giacomo Montuori, is now intending to incorporate a new use into this existing structure that would include a family-friendly arcade. In the Vinton Zoning Ordinance, an arcade use falls under the classification of a “commercial indoor amusement use.” The Ordinance definition for this use states that it is “a building, [or] portion of a building or area outside of a building, where four or more video game machines, pinball machines, pool or billiard tables or other similar player-operated amusement devices or any combination of four or more such devices are maintained for use by the public.” In addition to this use requiring a special use permit from the Vinton Town Council, per the Roanoke County/Town of Vinton Building Commissioner, Morgan Yates, a change-of-use would be required in order to meet the requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Specifically, in terms of intended uses, it will need to go through the change-of-use process to allow for a mixed classification for both the A-2 group (coffee shop/ice-cream shop) and A-3 group (amusement/arcade use). The building will need to be reviewed by a Registered Design Professional (RDP) to ensure it meets the requirements for each of these use types and approved by the Roanoke County/ Town of Vinton Building Commissioner. Location – 700 Hardy Road, Lot A, Line Adj. for T & J Inv. & Montuori. Topography/Vegetation – The existing structure is located on a level lot that is comprised mostly of impervious surfaces. Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses – The land uses within the vicinity of the subject property are summarized below. Direction from Property Zoning District Land Use D. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Site Layout/Architecture - The current property comprises of a vacant building and parking areas that are utilized for the restaurant located at 708 Hardy Road. The structure was constructed in approximately 1972, and has an estimated finished floor area of 3,200 square feet. It is a commercial style building with a façade/roof that are comprised of similar materials and match the architectural style of the existing restaurant structure to the east. Site Access – The parcel can currently be accessed via three (3) commercial entrances that accommodate for both ingress and egress. The parcel’s existing parking lot is contiguous with other parking areas to the east and extends to another restaurant establishment (Burger King) on a neighboring property which has an entrance that is controlled by a traffic light. Utilities – Public water and sewer services are available for the existing structure. E. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/FUTURE LAND USE The 2004 – 2024 Town Comprehensive Plan designates this property and the surrounding properties as a General Commercial land use area. F. STAFF CONCLUSION The proposed use, as indicated in the special use permit application, is consistent with the general characteristics of the Hardy Road corridor and the intent of the GB General Business District. Staff would like to state that, with a special use permit request, the Planning Commission and Town Council are given the opportunity to review the proposed request and impose such conditions as reasonably necessary to ensure the use will be compatible with the surrounding area and consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance. In order to preserve the characteristics that define the commercial indoor amusement use and ensure that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) requirements are met for this structure, town staff recommend the following conditions, as accepted by the Petitioner: 1. None of the amusement or entertainment devices or machines associated with this use shall be a “gambling device” or “skill game” as defined by the Virginia State Code, as amended. A “skill game” means an electronic, computerized, or mechanical contrivance, terminal, machine, or other device that requires the insertion of a coin, currency, ticket, token, or similar object to operate, activate, or play a game, the outcome of which is determined by any element of skill of the player and that may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the device to receive cash; cash equivalents, gift cards, vouchers, billets, tickets, tokens, or electronic credits to be exchanged for cash; merchandise; or anything of value whether the payoff is made automatically from the device or manually.” 2. The Petitioner is required to obtain approval on the change of use requirements from Roanoke County Building Commissioner prior to commencing the use of the building for commercial indoor amusement center. 1 ORDINANCE NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED. AN ORDINANCE to approve the petition of Giacomo Montuori, an authorized agent for T & J Investments of Roanoke, Inc., for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed commercial indoor amusement use, located at 700 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia, tax map number 060.20-05-64.00- 0000, zoned GB General Business District. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2020, at a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting, members of the Town Council were briefed on the SUP request; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the legal notices for the Planning Commission and Town Council public hearings have been advertised in The Vinton Messenger, and the adjoining property owners have been notified; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 19, 2020, and voted unanimously to recommend that the petition of Giacomo Montuori for the SUP be approved with the proffered condition as submitted and accepted by the Petitioner; and WHEREAS, the Vinton Town Council held a public hearing on December 1, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, that the petition of Giacomo Montuori, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed commercial indoor amusement use, located at 700 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia, tax map number 060.20-05- 64.00-0000, zoned GB General Business District, be approved with the following conditions, as accepted by the Petitioner: 1. None of the amusement or entertainment devices or machines associated with this use shall be a “gambling device” or “skill game” as defined by the Virginia State Code, as amended. A “skill game” means an electronic, computerized, or mechanical contrivance, terminal, machine, or other device that requires the insertion of a coin, currency, ticket, token, or similar object to operate, activate, or play a game, the outcome of which is determined by any element of skill of the player and that may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the device to receive cash; cash equivalents, gift cards, vouchers, billets, tickets, tokens, or electronic credits to be exchanged for cash; merchandise; or anything of value whether the payoff is made automatically from the device or manually.” 2. The Petitioner is required to obtain approval on the change of use requirements from Roanoke County Building Commissioner prior to commencing the use of the building for commercial indoor amusement center. This Ordinance adopted on motion made by Council Member ________________ and 2 seconded by Council Member ____________________, with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: __________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Human Resources/Risk Management Issue Briefing on the extension of the roll-over accrual date for vacation hours from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021 Summary Coronavirus has impacted every area of our lives this year to include our ability to take time off and decompress. Due to the lack of options for travel, restrictions by VDH and the CDC, fear of exposure to COVID19 employees did not utilize time off as they normally would. Extending the existing roll over date would allow staff to retain those hours as vacation as opposed to being rolled over to sick time. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Finance/Treasurer Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution approving changes to the FY2021 Classification Plan and to appropriate funds from sales tax revenue, utility contingency, and available stormwater expenditure budget Summary On June 16, 2020, Council adopted the Classification Plan as part of the FY2021 budget. Town staff has recommended the unfreezing and reclassification of several positions to fill critical operational needs within the organization to improve efficiencies and service delivery to its citizens as follows: 1. Unfreeze Utility Service Operator position and reclassify to Financial Analyst. 2. Reclassify Senior Financial Analyst position to Assistant Finance Director. 3. Unfreeze Equipment Operator I position and reclassify to Project Manager. 4. Unfreeze Certified Officer Position and reclassify to Lieutenant. 5. Unfreeze Assistant Town Manager position to fund Public Works separation pay and hire a new Public Works Director. Council needs to approve the requested changes to the Classification Plan and appropriate funds from sales tax revenue, utility contingency, and available stormwater expenditure budget. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, on June 16, 2020, Council adopted the Classification Plan as part of the FY2021 budget; and WHEREAS, Town staff has recommended the unfreezing and reclassification of several positions to fill critical operational needs within the organization to improve efficiencies and service delivery to its citizens; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of Vinton Town Council to approve the requested changes to the Classification Plan and appropriate funds from sales tax revenue, utility contingency, and available stormwater expenditure budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vinton Town Council does hereby authorize the following changes to the Classification Plan for the Town of Vinton and further authorizes the Acting Town Manager to enact the items listed: 1. Unfreeze Utility Service Operator position and reclassify to Financial Analyst. 2. Reclassify Senior Financial Analyst position to Assistant Finance Director. 3. Unfreeze Equipment Operator I position and reclassify to Project Manager. 4. Unfreeze Certified Officer Position and reclassify to Lieutenant. 5. Unfreeze Assistant Town Manager position to fund Public Works separation pay and hire a new Public Works Director. BE IT FURTHE RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the transfers as shown on the attached Budget Transfer Detail-Unfrozen/Reclassified Positions. 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 MOVE FUNDS TO: GL Account Description Amount 200.1214.101 SALARIES & WAGES (7,974.61) 200.1214.201 SS/MEDICARE (526.57) 200.1214.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS (1,013.29) 200.1214.203 INSURANCE - VRS (109.01) 200.1214.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (1,290.18) 200.1214.207 DISABILITY INS - HYBRID EMP (17.92) 200.1214.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS (11.39) 200.1221.101 SALARIES & WAGES (11,761.56) 200.1221.105 SEPARATION PAY (2,987.53) 200.1221.201 SS/MEDICARE (1,069.48) 200.1221.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS (1,226.97) 200.1221.203 INSURANCE - VRS (131.75) 200.1221.204 NATIONWIDE (11.51) 200.1221.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (2,822.94) 200.1221.207 DISABILITY INS - HYBRID EMP (51.87) 200.1221.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS (546.76) 200.4101.101 SALARIES & WAGES (23,707.22) 200.4101.105 SEPARATION PAY (4,098.56) 200.4101.201 SS/MEDICARE (873.92) 200.4101.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS (1,473.07) 200.4101.203 INSURANCE - VRS (208.93) 200.4101.204 NATIONWIDE (349.59) 200.4101.209 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (1,755.85) 200.4101.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS (191.85) 200.4105.101 SALARIES & WAGES (3,244.28) 200.4105.105 SEPARATION PAY (1,235.52) 200.4105.201 SS/MEDICARE (335.12) 200.4105.202 RETIREMENT-VRS (477.35) 200.4105.203 INSURANCE-VRS (49.74) 200.4105.204 NATIONWIDE (5.69) 200.4105.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (257.24) 200.4105.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS (3.25) 200.4108.101 SALARIES & WAGES (2,489.57) 200.4108.105 SEPARATION PAY (1,013.66) 200.4108.201 SS/MEDICARE (219.93) 200.4108.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS (420.39) 200.4108.203 INSURANCE - VRS (39.59) 200.4108.204 NATIONWIDE (5.82) 200.4108.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (1,586.44) 200.4108.207 DISABILITY INS - HYBRID (17.66) 200.4206.101 SALARIES & WAGES (1,515.77) 200.4206.105 SEPARATION PAY (1,010.52) BUDGET TRANSFER DETAIL - UNFROZEN/RECLASSIFIED POSITIONS BUDGET TRANSFER DETAIL - UNFROZEN/RECLASSIFIED POSITIONS MOVE FUNDS TO: (Continued) GL Account Description Amount 200.4206.201 SS/MEDICARE (134.97) 200.4206.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS (5,038.83) 200.4206.203 INSURANCE - VRS (10.56) 200.4206.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (1,544.40) 200.4206.207 DISABILITY INS- HYBRID EMP (73.84) 200.4206.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS (36.62) 300.9400.101 SALARIES & WAGES (25,824.29) 300.9400.201 SS/MEDICARE (1,804.11) 300.9400.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS (3,242.02) 300.9400.203 INSURANCE - VRS (348.60) 300.9400.204 NATIONWIDE (1,390.48) 300.9400.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (5,195.65) 300.9400.207 DISABILITY INS - HYBRID (168.68) 300.9400.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS (1,581.44) 300.9405.101 SALARIES & WAGES (36,384.38) 300.9405.102 SALARIES & WAGES - OVERTIME (242.11) 300.9405.201 SS/MEDICARE (2,537.62) 300.9405.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION -VRS (4,423.20) 300.9405.203 INSURANCE - VRS (474.89) 300.9405.204 NATIONWIDE (68.34) 300.9405.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (7,906.46) 300.9405.207 DISABILITY INS - HYRBID (168.49) 300.9405.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS (28.13) 300.9410.101 SALARIES & WAGES (17,113.56) 300.9410.105 SEPARATION PAY (53.48) 300.9410.201 SS/MEDICARE (797.52) 300.9410.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS (2,646.78) 300.9410.203 INSURANCE - VRS (247.15) 300.9410.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (2,806.19) 300.9410.209 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (254.33) 300.9500.105 SEPARATION PAY (31.46) 600.6202.101 SALARIES & WAGES (748.51) 600.6202.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE (3,714.47) (205,181.45) BUDGET TRANSFER DETAIL - UNFROZEN/RECLASSIFIED POSITIONS MOVE FUNDS FROM: GL Account Description Amount 200.1214.103 SALARIES & WAGES - PART-TIME 651.90 200.1214.204 NATIONWIDE 337.14 200.2402.001 STATE SALES TAX 65,047.33 200.4101.102 SALARIES & WAGES - OVERTIME 5,006.95 200.4101.103 SALARIES & WAGES - PART-TIME 8,160.00 200.4101.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE 4,828.47 200.4101.207 DISABILITY INS - HYBRID EMP 83.17 200.4108.102 SALARIES & WAGES - OVERTIME 440.65 200.4108.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS 6.92 200.4206.102 SALARIES & WAGES - OVERTIME 414.17 200.4206.204 NATIONWIDE 2.41 300.9400.105 SEPARATION PAY 1,401.24 300.9405.103 SALARIES & WAGES - PART-TIME 2,607.56 300.9410.102 SALARIES & WAGES - OVERTIME 3,878.49 300.9410.204 NATIONWIDE 119.31 300.9410.207 DISABILITY INS - HYBRID EMP 38.10 300.9410.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS 176.84 300.9500.101 SALARIES & WAGES 45,329.86 300.9500.102 SALARIES & WAGES - OVERTIME 2,359.57 300.9500.201 SS/MEDICARE 3,771.23 300.9500.202 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION- VRS 2,980.95 300.9500.203 INSURANCE - VRS 358.23 300.9500.204 NATIONWIDE 134.27 300.9500.205 MEDICAL INSURANCE 13,492.19 300.9500.207 DISABILITY INS - HYBRID 226.05 300.9500.211 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INS 104.06 300.9900.407 RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES 38,761.41 600.6205.101 SALARIES & WAGES 4,462.98 205,181.45 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Finance Department/Treasurer Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution approving and initiating the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Program Summary Council was briefed on the NLC Residential Water and Sewer Service Line Program and the Water Loss Protection Program on September 1, 2020 and October 20, 2020. After the briefings, Town Staff discussed the information presented to Council regarding both programs and recommended that the Town approve the Service Line Program and re-analyze the Water Loss Protection Program during future rate analysis. Council needs to approve the NLC Residential Water and Sewer Service Line Program and authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute the Marketing Agreement, which would make the program available to Town residents. The final Marketing Agreement was not available at the time the agenda was sent out, but will be furnished to Council prior to the meeting for their review. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary 1 RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020, AT 7:00 P.M., BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1413, CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED WHEREAS, Utility Service Partners (USP) a HomeServe USA company, d/b/a Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) administers the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Program which is offered nationally on a voluntary basis to help cities assist their residents by providing an affordable solution for sewer and water line repair or replacement as well as an educational aspect to homeowners to notify them of their responsibility for the aforementioned utility lines on the property of the homeowners. Nationally, there are over 750 municipalities that have partnered with SLWA; and WHEREAS, the NLC Service Line Program provided by USP d/b/a SLWA is being instituted to allow owners of property in the Town of Vinton to enroll in a home warranty in connection with the Town of Vinton’s partnership with the program. If a property owner chooses to participate, the repairs and replacements of these utility lines are funded solely by USP d/b/a SLWA. The Town of Vinton has selected the NLC Service Line program Administered by USP d/b/a SLWA to provide administration for the program; and WHEREAS, the benefits to the property owner include: (1) Educational program designed to allow homeowners to make educated decision on their Water and Sewer Lines; (2) Only property owners who choose to participate in the program will pay anything and they will only pay those monthly or annual amounts defined by the program and localized so that all eligible homeowners pay the same price; (3) In today’s economic environment, many homeowners only have a few hundred dollars available in savings. This program offers up to $8,500.00 worth of coverage on the lateral line itself, per occurrence, at a reasonable rate; (4) Claims service is available 24/7/365. Homeowners may make as many calls as needed to file claims with no limits on occurrences; (5) The property owner can choose to pay monthly or annually. They may also elect to have recurring automatic payments processed; and (6) Homeowners can gain additional information and access to their account at any time through SLWA’s website; and WHEREAS, the benefits to the Town of Vinton include: (1) The Town of Vinton may initiate this program at any time and at no expense to the Town. All financials matters surrounding this program, including marketing and servicing of claims, are paid by USP; (2) The Town of Vinton may elect to receive a royalty per warranty per month enrolled – thereby receiving funds to assist with local infrastructure efforts – while committing virtually no staff time to administer the program and (3) While offered as an NLC Enterprise program, NLC membership is not required to initiate or continue the Service Line Program. The program uses local contractors in order to ensure that local code is met in cases of repair and in order to keep those funds spent on repairs within the community; and 2 WHEREAS, the Town can withdraw from the program at any time by passing a resolution rescinding the authorization as defined in the Marketing Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, as follows: 1. The Town of Vinton adopts and initiates the NLC Service Line Program to provide homeowners with an affordable warranty solution as offered by USP. 2. The Acting Town Manager is hereby authorized for and on behalf of the Town to execute and then to deliver the Marketing Agreement and to handle any miscellaneous related actions and makes certain findings and determinations required by law. 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 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Public Works Issue Public Works Committee Summary The Public Works Committee met through electronic means on November 18, 2020 and the following items were discussed at the meeting: 1. Projects updates a. Walnut Avenue – Phase I Grant, Bike and Ped Improvements b. Glade Creek Greenway – Sewer Realignment Complete c. Paving- To begin Nov 16th d. 2nd St Traffic Study e. RVRA – Rail/Road Update f. Right-of-Way Mowing Ordinance – To be continued g. Refuse/Bulk Collection – Operation Adjustments 2. Other business a. S. Preston Ave- Citizen Concern. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary 1 Meeting Date December 1, 2020 Department Council Issue Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees Summary Roanoke Regional Partnership Council needs to appoint Richard W. Peters, Jr. to replace Barry W. Thompson, who will retire as Town Manager effective January 1, 2021 Attachments None Recommendations Motion to appoint Richard W. Peters, Jr. Town Council Agenda Summary