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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
311 South Pollard Street
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
AGENDA
Consideration of:
A. 6:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG
D. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider approval of minutes of Regular Meeting of February 1, 2022
2. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds from the Stormwater
Transfers-In account to the Special Projects account in the amount of $115,000
for a Stormwater Project
G. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
1. Recognition of Dan O’Donnell, County Administrator, in his retirement - Council
2. Briefing on the 2022 Roanoke County Real Estate Reassessment - Ken Fay,
Roanoke County Real Estate Valuation Director
H. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions for issues not listed on the agenda.
I. TOWN ATTORNEY
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
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
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J. TOWN MANAGER
1. BRIEFINGS
a. Briefing on Parking Lot Lease and Real Property Purchase Right of First
Refusal between David S. McClung, II and the Town for approximately
1.463 acres located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia – Town
Manager
2. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
a. Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to
execute an Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated
July 1, 2019 between Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton – Town
Manager
3. PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS
K. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
1. Finance Committee – Anne Cantrell
L. COUNCIL
M. MAYOR
N. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS:
March 1, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
March 7, 2022 – 2:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – Council Chambers
March 10, 2022 – 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. – State of the Town – Vinton War Memorial
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Meeting Date
February 15, 2022
Department
Town Clerk
Issue
Consider approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 2022
Summary
None
Attachments
February 1, 2022 minutes
Recommendations
Motion to approve minutes
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M.
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022, 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, Vice Mayor
Keith N. Liles
Laurie J. Mullins
Michael W. Stovall
STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Town Manager
Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager
Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
Mike Lockaby, Town Attorney
Anne Cantrell, Finance Director/Treasurer
Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief
Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director
Nathan McClung Assistant Planning & Zoning Director
Fayula Gordon, Associate Planner
Chasity Barbour, Community Programs & Facilities Director
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS PRESENT: Keith N. Liles, Chair
Dave Jones, Vice-Chair
Bob Benninger
Sarah Reid
The Mayor called the Work Session to order
at 6:00 p.m
Nathan McClung for continuation of a briefing on
Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Vinton. Mr.
McClung began a review of
presentation and Factsheets, which were a part
of the agenda package and will be on file in the
record.
commented he would like feedback from the
Planning Commission and Council
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be used as
h
surveys, it would seem that most are in favor of
ADUs being used in this format and they would
fall into the
Council Member Liles responded that if someone
is going to spend the money to have an ADU and
it is no longer needed for that purpose it could be
used as a homestay
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Under Off-Street Parking Regulations, Mr.
McClung commented the Parking Schedule has
been modernized and refined to be based more
seating/assembly area. With the
more initiatives for
forms of transportation, the greater trend in most
local governments is to reduce the off-street
parking requirements.
Mr. McClung next commented that originally staff
had proposed a maximum motor vehicle parking
of
Based on feedback and looking more at the scale
of the Town, it has been changed to 150 percent.
reduction for on-
public trans
responded they could.
commented that currently any form of multi-
family development would require a Special Use
Permit (SUP). The R-3 District is a high density
State most all reco
apartment housing in their high density districts
by right in various ways. Staff’s recommendation
acre.
institutions, the recommendation is not to allow
them in the Central Business District.
Mr. McClung next commented on the definition of
a massage parlor versus a massage clinic. The
Virginia General Assembly has established its on
classification for massage parlor licenses. After
adoption of the zoning ordinance, we will have to
process for massage parlor licensure. We would
look at adjoining localities
currently
The overall goal would be to discourage that type
of use in the Town.
permitted by right as an office use, Dave Jones
protection it gave to the Town.
responded if someone got a zoning permit based
on the definition of office and they veered away
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If any medical procedures are being performed
or the
they would no longer meet this definition.
The current zoning ordinance under Mixed-use
Building Requirements has a cap of a one to one
ratio on the amount of residential mix you could
have with a commercial residential property. We
are recommending removing the ratio and allow
for someone with a commercial format on the first
floor to have two or three stories.
Outdoor Storage & Display, Mr. Jones asked if it
would apply to the
McClung responded the definition would have to
be tailored t
agriculture in nature or community facilities and
he would look into that further.
Mr. McClung next commented the Landscaping
Ordinance was a new section. Some of the
requirements would be canopy coverage by
district, parking lot landscaping
right-of-way/street plantings
having more pervious surfaces on a property.
Also, there are more
the buffer yard and screening to include that all
dumpsters and suggestions for different types of
buffers.
current dumpsters in the Town,
commented that
and it would only apply to new dumpsters.
After additional
scheduled for February 24, 2022 and the Council
Public Hearing will be scheduled in March. The
Work Session adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
After a brief recess, the Mayor called the
regular meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. The Town
Clerk called the roll with Council Member Liles,
Stovall, Vice Mayor McCarty and
present.
After a Moment of Silence, Cody Sexton led
the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
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Under upcoming community events/
announcements, Vice Mayor McCarty announced
the following: February 4 - 7:30 p.m. - VT Hockey
v. Richmond and February 5 – 4:30 p.m. – VT
Hockey v .UNC, every Saturday in February – 2:00
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – open skating – Lancerlot; live
music – February 4 – 8:00 p.m. - 5 Dollar Shake,
February 5 – 8:00 p.m. - The Thrillbillyz, February
11 – 8:00 p.m. - Full Circle and February 12 – 7:00
p.m. and 9:00 p.m. - Michael Winslow – Rosie’s
and February 15-March 1 – Roanoke Restaurant
Week 2022.
The
soliciting vendors
21st @ the Vinton War Memorial from 10:00 a.m.
flags ($12) and house flags ($20).
Chief Drumond announced that the premier of the
movie “Princess Cut 3: Beauty from Ashes” will be
playing on February 10th
Vinton including the Vinton Police Department.
Council Member Liles made a motion to
approve the
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor McCarty and
voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall,
McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
Approved
January 18, 2022
Under awards, introductions, presentations
and proclamations,
comments on the Latinas Network Government/
Municipality Recognition 2021
recognized for hosting meetings of t
War Memorial.
The next item on the agenda was the
proposed amendment to the Town of Vinton’s FY
2021-2022 budget to appropriate funding from the
FY21 Virginia Stormwater Local Assistance Fund
(SLAF) for The Woodland Place Stream
Restoration Project in the amount of $570,000.00.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
awarded this grant and it is a reimbursable
program. Pursuant to Section 15.2-
Public Hearing Opened
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to hold a Public Hearing in order to amend the
budget if an amount exceeds one percent (1%) of
the total expenditures. The grant is $285,000 with
a 50% match
The main goal of the project is
sediment run-
meet the TMDL Sediment allocation.
Hearing no public comments, the Public Hearing
was closed at 7:35 p.m.
Council Member Mullins made a motion to adopt
the Resolution
seconded by Council Member Liles and carried by
the following vote, with all members voting: Vote
5-0; Yeas (5) –
Grose; Nays (0) – None.
Public Hearing Closed
Adopted Resolution No. 2473 to amend the
Town of Vinton’s FY 2021-
appropriate funding from the FY21 Virginia
for The Woodland Place Stream Restoration
Project in the amount of $570,000.00
The next item on the agenda was a briefing on
County and the Town of Vinton. The Town
Manager first commented that in 2019 we
negotiated a
agreement with Roanoke County. This agreement
agreement.
The Town, Roanoke County
Virginia Water Authority (Water Authority) are in
negotiations to transfer our water and wastewater
negotiation, we requested some assistance from
Roanoke County on some other public services
that we jointly provide to our citizens. The 2019
MOU has been updated to reflect these additional
cost sharing measures. The MOU
changes to be made
notifications to potentially extend the MOU.
The Town Manager next commented
main sections in the MOU. Since the Town has
The MOU provides for a reduction in that annual
amount to $150,000.
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MOU provides that Roanoke County will pay the
Town’s full tipping fees estimated at $225,000 with
a true-up at the end of the fiscal year. Roanoke
County currently has three members on the Water
Authority Board and the MOU provides that Town
Council and the Board of Supervisors will mutually
agree on one of those members to represent the
Vinton residents. The Town Attorney commented
there are also some memorialization in the MOU
of items that have been accomplished
2019 agreement.
The Town Manager next expressed appreciation
to Roanoke County and the Board of Supervisors
for their assistance. Council will consider approval
of the MOU at their February 15, 2022 meeting.
Roanoke County and commented how they have
been great partners on a lot of projects. This is
certainly a move for the Town that probably would
Roanoke County.
The next item on the agenda was to consider
Treasurer/Finance Director to remove outstanding
License Fees over five years old from the active
records to a permanent file.
commented
They have collected 98.43% of the 2016 taxes in
comparison to 99.02% of the 2015 taxes, slightly
Vehicle License Fees, they have collected 92.85%
compared to 91.57% in
period they have taken less aggressive actions
than normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council Member Stovall made a motion to adopt
the Resolution
seconded by Council Member Mullins and carried
by the following roll call
voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall,
McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
Adopted Resolution No. 2474
Town Treasurer/Finance Director to remove
taxes and Vehicle License Fees over five
permanent file
The next item on the agenda was to consider
Treasurer/Finance Director to remove outstanding
water and sewer delinquent bills over five years old
from the active records to a permanent file. Anne
Cantrell commented these are accounts that are
inactive and
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but the auditors recommend that we do as a best
practice so that we have a more reasonable
accounts receivable on our books. The amount to
be written off for 2016 is $14,
collection rate was 99.58% compared to 99.59% in
2015.
meals tax is a trust tax, we always make sure we
collect them. Real estate taxes are for 20 years
and she has never brought a real estate write-off
to Council before because typically they go to tax
sale before they get to that point.
McCarty made a motion to adopt the Resolution as
presented; t
Member Mullins and carried by the following roll
call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas
(5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays
(0) – None.
Adopted Resolution No. 2475
Town Treasurer/Finance Director to remove
outstanding water and sewer delinquent bills
over five years old from the active records to
a permanent file.
The Town Manager acknowledged Cody
Sexton’s contributions last week in preparation of
the Water Authority meetings and that the videos,
website and other items are still available for our
citizens and commercial customers.
recognized Anita McMillan, Cody Sexton, Council
Member Stovall and Council Member Liles for their
work in preparing for the
Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
meeting last week to ask for additional funding for
the Walnut Avenue project
ordinance.
Council Members commented on the TPO,
Restaurant Week and
Richard Caywood as
Administrator.
The Mayor commented on the recent ribbon
cutting at BoomTown Crossfit, the Water Authority
meeting on the utility transfer and the teamwork of
Council and Staff.
The next item on the agenda was a request to
Convene in Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2-
3711 (A) (1
amended, for discussion of the annual
performance of the Town Manager. Council
Member Liles made a motion to convene in Closed
Session; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
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members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles,
Mullins Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) –
Council went into Closed Session at 8:01 p.m.
At 9:16 p.m., the regular meeting reconvened and
the Certification that the Closed Meeting was held
in accordance with State Code requirements was
approved on motion by Vice Mayor McCarty;
seconded by Council Member Stovall and carried
voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall,
McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
Certification of Closed Meeting
Council Member Mullins made a motion to
adopt a Resolution approving a new Employment
Agreement for
following revisions: Section 3: Compensation and
Benefits, Item A, Base Salary shall be $135,000.00
retroactive back to January 10, 2022 and removing
Item B under Section 4. Residency Requirement,
Relocation and Moving Expenses; the motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor McCarty and carried by
the following vote, with all members voting: Vote
5-0; Yeas (5) –
Grose; Nays (0) – None.
new Employment Agreement for the Town
Manager
Council Member Liles made a motion to
the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council
Member Stovall and carried by the following vote,
with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) –
Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) –
None. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
February 15, 2022
Department
Finance/Treasurer
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds from the Stormwater Transfers-In account
to the Special Projects account in the amount of $115,000 for a Stormwater Project
Summary
The existing stormwater facilities located at and leading to 116 South Poplar Street in the Town
of Vinton, Virginia, have significantly failed and the failure of the infrastructure at the above-
mentioned address resulted in multiple sink holes in the pavement of the parking lot at the
referenced address.
Town Staff has determined that replacing the stormwater pipe and attached structures would be
the most cost-effective approach and provide for the long-term stability of the stormwater
infrastructure system. The funding for this project was appropriated as a transfer in the General
Fund by Resolution No. 2469 adopted on January 4, 2022 and the transfer only needs to be
appropriated in the Stormwater Fund.
Council needs to appropriate funds from the Stormwater Transfers-In account to the Special
Projects account in the amount of $115,000 for this Project. The Finance Committee reviewed
this item at their February 7, 2022 meeting and recommends 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,
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON,
VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the existing stormwater facilities located at and leading to 116 South Poplar Street
in the Town of Vinton, Virginia, have significantly failed; and
WHEREAS, the failure of the infrastructure at the above-mentioned address resulted in multiple
sink holes in the pavement of the parking lot at the referenced address; and
WHEREAS, Town Staff has determined that replacing the stormwater pipe and attached
structures would be the most cost-effective approach and provide for the long-term
stability of the stormwater infrastructure system; and
WHEREAS, the funding for this project was appropriated as a transfer in the General Fund by
Resolution No. 2469 adopted on January 4, 2022, and the transfer only needs to be
appropriated in the Stormwater Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vinton Town Council does hereby
authorizes the monies to be appropriated from the Stormwater Transfers-In account to the Special
Projects account.
BUDGET ENTRY
GENERAL LEDGER:
600.25100 Appropriations $115,000.00
600.25000 Estimated Revenue $115,000.00
FROM
REVENUE:
600.4105.001 Transfers In $115,000.00
TO
EXPENDITURE:
600.6205.722 Special Projects $115,000.00
This Resolution adopted on motion made by Council Member _____________ and seconded
by Council Member ________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
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APPROVED:
___________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
February 15, 2022
Department
Council
Issue
Recognition of Dan O’Donnell, County Administrator, in his retirement
Summary
Dan O’Donnell retired as the Roanoke County Administrator on February 1, 2022. Council will
recognize him at the meeting.
Attachments
Proclamation
Recommendations
Read and present Proclamation
Town Council
Agenda Summary
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Daniel R. O’Donnell retired as the County Administrator of Roanoke County on February 1, 2022 after twenty-one (21) years and eight (8) months of distinguished service to the citizens of Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, Mr. O’Donnell has been a consummate professional and leader adhering to the highest level of integrity and ethics in the local government management profession; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as County Administrator, Mr. O’Donnell recognized and encouraged strong regional partnerships through projects and services, which helped to create a positive environment for economic development efforts for Roanoke County and was instrumental in many of the partnerships with the Town of Vinton, improving the quality of life for the citizens he served; and
WHEREAS, those initiatives included the Memorandum of Understanding to replace the Gain Sharing Agreement; the Vinyard Station and Gish Mill Redevelopment Projects; the Vinton/East County Hotel Project and the transfer of the Town’s utility system to the Western Virginia Water Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bradley E. Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton, and on behalf of Town Council and all our citizens, do hereby express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Daniel R. O’Donnell for his distinguished and outstanding commitment to public service and especially for his service to Roanoke County and the Vinton community and extend best wishes to him and his family for many happy and successful years in the future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 15th day of February, 2022.
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Meeting Date
February 15, 2022
Department
Treasurer/Finance Department
Issue
Briefing on the 2022 Roanoke County Real Estate Reassessment
Summary
Each year, the Roanoke County Assessor’s Office establishes the property values for all property
in the County, which includes property within the Town. A letter is developed and sent to all
property owners detailing their assessment values for both the land and buildings. The letter
details the previous three years’ worth of assessments in a table. As required by the General
Assembly, the letter is to state the tax percentage increase or decrease the actual taxes paid
would be as compared to the previous year.
Ken Fay, Roanoke County Real Estate Valuation Director, will give the PowerPoint presentation
at the meeting and answer any questions that Council might have.
Council is scheduled to conduct their Public Hearing on the tax rates on April 5, 2022. Pursuant
to Section 58.1-3321 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, any assessment that results in an
increase of one percent or more requires that the Notice of Public Hearing be given at least 30
days prior to the date of the hearing. The Notice will need to run in the Vinton Messenger on
March 3, 2022.
Attachments
Power Point Presentation
Recommendations
No action required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Town Of Vinton February, 2022
2022 Real Estate
Reassessment
2022 TOV Real Estate Assessment
Category
2021
Assessed
Value
2022
Assessed
Value
Change in
Assessed
Value
%
Change
Residential $424,927,200 $466,952,800 $42,025,600 9.89%
Commercial $108,057,300 $111,616,100 $3,558,800 3.29%
Total $532,984,500 $578,568,900 $45,584,400 8.55%
Assessment Increase Attributed To:
New Construction $2,782,400 0.52%
Market Value $42,802,000 8.03%
Total $45,584,400 8.55%
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Assessment Accuracy
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Measure IAAO Standard Town of Vinton
Sales Ratio:
a ratio of assessment value to sales price 91% to 105%91%
indicates how tightly the ratios are clustered
around the median ratio. The lower the COD, the
greater uniformity in appraised values.
5% to 15%7.31%
measures the equity between low value and high
value properties. A PRD greater than one implies
that higher priced properties have lower average
assessment ratios than lower priced homes.
0.98% to 1.03%1.004%
2022 Assessment Percentage Change by
Classification
10.44%
9.24%
7.89%
3.29%
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
Single Family - Urban Single Family - Suburban Multi Family Commercial / Industrial
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Median Sales Price History –Single Family
Residential Roanoke County
Median Sales Price History –Single Family
Residential Town of Vinton
$130,000
$139,000
$132,500
$140,000 $140,000 $137,000
$145,000
$150,000
$169,000
$185,000
$100,000
$110,000
$120,000
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2022 Assessment Hearing Dates
•Assessment notices were mailed December 31, 2021
•Informal Appeals were held
•January 18 through January 26, 2022
•Formal Appeals with Board of Equalization (BOE)
•Dates for BOE meetings are as follows:
•April 28, 2022 -July 28, 2022 -October 27, 2022
•The final deadline to apply for an appeal is September 9, 2022
•Call Real Estate Valuation Office at 772-2035 extension 0 for information
Disabled Veterans Property Tax
Exemption
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•Administered through Commissioner of Revenue’s Office
•Criteria for veterans or surviving spouse
•Principal place of residence
•Owned and occupied by disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse
•Certification letter stating that disability is 100% service related
•Information available on Roanoke County website or contact the Commissioner of
Revenue’s office at (540) 776-7116
Tax Freeze Program for the Elderly &
Disabled
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•Administered through Commissioner of Revenue’s Office
•Criteria
•Disabled or over age 65
•Combined income of less than $56,566
•Net assets not exceeding $200,000
•Information available on Roanoke County website or contact the Commissioner of
Revenue’s office at (540) 776-7116
Questions or Comments
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Meeting Date
February 15, 2022
Department
Administration
Issue
Briefing on Parking Lot Lease and Real Property Purchase Right of First Refusal between David
S. McClung, II and the Town for approximately 1.463 acres located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton,
Virginia
Summary
Staff has worked with the Town Attorney and the David S. McClung, owner of the property at 7
Walnut Avenue to finalize the terms of a Parking Lot Lease and Real Property Purchase Right of
First Refusal.
The Parking Lot Lease will provide the Town with additional public parking options for its
farmer’s market, downtown businesses and special events.
The Purchase Right of First Refusal will provide the Town with the opportunity to purchase the
property during the term of the lease in order to protect the Town’s investment in making
improvements to the parking lot on the property.
General Terms and Conditions of the Lease and Right of First Refusal consist of the following:
1. Includes approximately 1.463 acres with parking lot.
2. Town will invest in making improvements to the parking lot on the property.
3. The Parking Lot Lease allows for general parking of town patrons seven days per week
for the duration of the agreement.
4. An annual rent will be paid by the Town to the Owner in the amount of $12,000.
5. The Right of First Refusal is valid for the term of the Parking Lot Agreement including
any renewal terms, and may be extended or terminated upon mutual agreement.
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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6. The Town shall provide general liability insurance, with Owner named as additional
insured and will keep the lot clean from trash and debris.
Attachments
Draft Parking Lot Lease and Real Property Purchase Right of First Refusal
Recommendations
No action required
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PARKING LOT LEASE
AND
REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
THIS PARKING LOT LEASE AND REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE RIGHT OF
FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this ____ day of
____, 2022, by and among DAVID S. MCCLUNG II, (“Owner”), the TOWN OF VINTON,
VIRGINIA, a municipal corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia (“Town”), and TLF
MCCLUNG, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“TLF McClung”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of certain real property consisting of approximately
1.463 acres, located at 7 Walnut Avenues in the Town of Vinton, County of Roanoke, Virginia,
and identified as Tax Parcel ID Number 060.15-07-17.00 (the “Property”); as depicted on the
Roanoke County GIS Map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Town is in need of additional public parking for its farmer’s market,
downtown businesses, and special events; and
WHEREAS, the Property is a strategic location in downtown Vinton and located directly
adjacent to the farmer’s market and the Town’s Municipal Building and in close proximity to
downtown businesses; and
WHEREAS, Owner agrees to lease a portion of the Property as depicted on the site concept
plan attached hereto as Exhibit B to Town for use as public parking (“Parking Lot”), and Town
agrees to improve the Parking Lot for its intended use; and
WHEREAS, Owner agrees to grant Town a Right of First Refusal to purchase the Property
during the Term of the Lease in order to protect the Town’s investment in making improvements
to the Parking Lot on the Property; and
WHEREAS, Owner and Town agree that the purchase price for the Property will be based
on current commercial appraisals of the Property by licensed commercial appraisers as provided
for herein; and
WHEREAS, Owner has executed and recorded a Revocable Transfer on Death Deed
(“Deed”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C, naming TLF McClung as the beneficiary
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for the Property (identified as Parcel 1 in the Deed) under the Virginia Uniform Real Property
Transfer on Death Act, Va. Code § 64.2-621 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, TLF McClung executes Agreement for the purpose of acknowledging that
its interest in the Property upon Owner’s death shall be subject to and subordinate to the Town’s
rights in the Property under this Agreement in accordance with Virginia Code § 64.2-632(B).
WITNESSETH
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants exchanged
herein, the parties agree that:
I. PARKING LOT LEASE
1. Leased Premises. Owner hereby leases to Town and Town hereby leases from
Owner a portion of the Property identified as the Parking Lot on Exhibit B.
2. Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the date this
Agreement is fully executed by the Parties (“Commencement Date”) and shall
terminate on June 30, 2032 (“Termination Date”) unless extended as provided for
herein. This Agreement shall renew automatically on July 1, 2032 (“Renewal
Date”) for two years, and on each two-year anniversary of the Renewal Date
thereafter, on the same terms and conditions contained herein, unless either Party
provides the other Party with written notice of termination of this Agreement on or
before May 31 of any year during the Term or Town exercises its Right of First
Refusal to purchase the Property.
3. Rent. The Rent for the Parking Lot shall be $12,000 per year ($1,000 month) and
shall increase annually according to the previous year’s Consumer Price Index
(CPI) or 2%, whichever is greater. Town shall pay Owner Rent through June 30,
2022 on or before the Commencement Date. Since the initial payment of Rent will
be for a portion of a year, the initial Rent payment will be prorated. Thereafter,
Town shall pay Rent on or before each June 30th as long as the Town is continuing
to lease the Parking Lot. Rent for any partial year shall be prorated. If the Right
of First Refusal is exercised during any Term or Renewal Term for which Rent has
been paid in advance, the prorated amount of Rent after the Closing Date shall be
credited to the purchase price. If the Agreement is terminated during any Term or
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Renewal Term without Town exercising its Right of First Refusal, then Owner shall
reimburse to Town the prorated amount of Rent after the Termination Date.
4. Use of Leased Premises and Property. Town’s use of the Parking Lot shall be
for public parking seven (7) days per week, twenty-four (24) hours per day. Owner
shall not use the Property in any manner that interferes with Town’s use of the
Parking Lot for a parking lot as provided herein, unless otherwise approved by
Town in writing, in advance. During the Term of the Agreement, Town shall have
access to the Property as reasonably necessary to perform studies, site plans, testing
and feasibility studies for the purpose of evaluating whether and when Town may
exercise its Right of First Refusal.
5. Maintenance. Town shall regularly inspect the Parking Lot and keep it free of
trash and debris.
6. Improvements, Repairs, Additions & Replacements. Town may, at its own cost
and expense, at any time make alterations, changes, repairs, replacements,
improvements, and additions in and to the Parking Lot, provided, however, that
Town shall not demolish any structure of a permanent character without the express
written consent of Owner. Town may improve, alter, change and make
replacements and additions to the Parking Lot as Town deems appropriate given
the intended use of the Parking Lot as a parking lot. Town may maintain the Parking
Lot as Town deems appropriate given the intended use of the Parking Lot.
7. Insurance. Town shall carry public liability insurance for its activities on the
Parking Lot and name the Owner as additional insured.
8 . Notice. Any notice or communication required or permitted to be given by any
provision of this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been
given when delivered personally, by email, or by first class mail to the Party
designated below to receive such notice:
To: Owner
David S. McClung
________________________
________________________
________________________
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To Town:
Attn: Town Manager
Town of Vinton, Virginia
311 S. Pollard Avenue
Vinton, Virginia 24179
To TLF McClung:
Frances M. Ferguson, Member
1917 Maylin Dr.
Salem, VA 24153
II. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
1. Right of First Refusal. In accordance with the terms and conditions herein,
Owner hereby unconditionally and irrevocably grants, bargains, sells, and
conveys to Town, the exclusive right and option to purchase the Property at a
price established as provided herein.
2. Right of First Refusal Term. The term of the Right of First Refusal shall
commence on the Commencement Date of the Agreement , and shall
continue during the T erm of this Agreement , including any Renewal Term s .
The Right of First Refusal Term shall expire only upon the termination of
the Agreement , unless extended pursuant to the terms of Section 4 below.
3. Consideration. This Right of First Refusal is granted by Owner in consideration
of Town’s agreement to improve the Parking Lot for public parking at no cost to
Owner. Town has agreed to establish public parking on the Parking Lot in order to
further benefit the Town, the downtown area, and its citizens. The Parties further
covenant and agree that a portion of the Rent paid by Town to Owner is in
consideration for the Right of First Refusal .
4. Extension of Right of First Refusal Term. This Right of First Refusal may
be extended beyond the termination of the Agreement upon mutual agreement of the
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Parties. For clarity this Right of First Refusal shall not expire prior to the expiration
of the Term of the Agreement, including any Renewal Terms.
5. Method of Exercising Right of First Refusal. Town may exercise the Right of
First Refusal as follows:
A. If Owner receives a conditional or unconditional offer to purchase the
Property, or any portion thereof, Owner shall provide written notice of such offer to
Town within seven (7) days of Owner’s receipt of such offer. Within thirty (30) days
after Town’s receipt of written notice of an offer from Owner, Town may provide
written notice to Owner of the exercising of the option to purchase the Property.
B. If Owner provide written notice of termination of the Parking Lot Lease
under Section I.2. above, then, within thirty (30) days after Town’s receipt of
Owner’s written notice of termination, Town may provide written notice to Owner
of the exercising of the option to purchase the Property.
C. At any other time, during the Right of First Refusal Term the Parties may
mutually agree that Town may exercise its option to purchase the Property.
D. Upon Town’s delivery of written notice that it is exercising its option to
purchase the Property, the Parties shall cooperate in good faith to execute a
mutually agreeable contract for the purchase and sale of the Property and shall
thereafter proceed to closing on the transaction with reasonable diligence. The
Parties covenant and agree to execute and deliver all necessary documents and to carry
out all other reasonably necessary acts in order to consummate the closing on the sale
of the Property to Town.
6. Termination. This Right of First Refusal may be terminated in a writing
signed by Owner and Town .
7. Purchase Price. If the Town exercises its Right of First Refusal to purchase
the Property, Town’s Purchase Price shall be determined as follows:
A. If the Right of First Refusal is exercised under Section II.5.A.
following a bona fide arm’s length offer by a third party to purchase the
Property, then Town’s Purchase Price for the Property shall be the amount of
the bona fide arm’s length offer that Owner received for the Property less the
Town’s Investment (as defined below) any prorated Rent to be reimbursed to
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Town under Section I.3. above, and any other amounts due to Town under
this Agreement .
B. If the Right of First Refusal is exercised following an offer to purchase
less than the entire Property under Section II.5.A. or is exercised under
Section II.5.B. or Section II.5.C., then, following the Town’s notice
exercising the Right of First Refusal, T own and Owner shall each secure a
licensed commercial appraiser. Town and Owner shall pay for the services
of their respective appraiser. The purchase price shall be the then-current fair
market value of the property as determined by an average of the two
appraisals , less the Town’s Investment (as defined below), any prorated Rent
to be reimbursed to Town under Section I.3. above, and any other amounts
due to Town under this Agreement.
C. The Town’s Investment that shall be deducted from the Town’s
Purchase Price shall include the design and construction costs associated with
any alterations, changes, repairs, replacements, improvements, and additions the
Town makes to the Parking Lot between the Commencement Date and
Town’s written notice of exercising t he Right of First Refusal under Section
6 of the Parking Lot Lease.
D. Town shall make Rent payments as specified until the sale has closed .
8. Closing. The date for delivery of the Deed and the closing of this transaction
shall be tentatively set within seventy-five (75) days from the date of exercise
of this Right of First Refusal by Town; or at such other date as may be agreed
upon in writing by the pa rties (the “Closing”). The Closing shall be held at a
place mutually agreeable to the Parties.
9. Possession. At Closing, Owner shall convey to Town good, marketable, and
insurable fee simple title to the Property, or the portion thereof identified by
Town in its notice, by General Warranty Deed containing Modern English
Covenants of Title free and clear of all liens, defects, and encumbrances, and
subject only to such restrictions and easements as shall then be of record and
which do not affect the use of the Property for Town’s purposes .
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10. Taxes, Assessments, and Closing Costs. Owner shall pay or credit to the
Purchase Price all delinquent taxes, including penalties and interest, and all
assessments and liens on the Property, on or before Closing. Taxes assessed
but not yet delinquent shall be prorated as of the date of Closing based on a
365 -day calendar year. Town shall be responsible for its title commitment,
title insurance, and all due diligence costs. All other closing costs shall be
split. Owner s hall prepare the transfer deeds at its expense. Owner will not
be responsible for payment of Town’s attorneys’ fees, if any.
11. No Mechanics Liens. Owner shall deliver to Town at Closing an affidavit ,
signed by Owner, certifying that no labor or materials have been furnished
to the Property within the statutory period for the filing of mechanics’ or
materialmen’s liens on the Property.
12. Care. Owner will maintain the Property, other than the Parking Lot , in good
repair and in the condition it was on the Commencement Date, less ordinary
wear and tear, during the Term of this Agreement until Closing.
13. Risk of Loss. All risk of loss or damage to the Property, other than the
Parking Lot, shall remain with Owner during the Term of this Agreement until
Cl osing.
14. No Commission. The Parties represent and warrant that no third party is
entitled to any brokers commission by virtue of any aspect of this transaction.
15. Survival of Representations and Warranties. This Agreement (including
the Parking Lot Lease and Real Property Purchase Right of First Refusal )
shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns, and the covenants contained herein
shall survive the Closing of this transaction. Without limiting the foregoing,
this Agreement (including the Parking Lot Lease and Real Property Purchase
Right of First Refusal) shall be binding on TLK McClung should it acquire
the Property pursuant to the Deed upon Owner’s death.
16. Amendments. This Agreement shall not be amended or modified in any way except
by an instrument signed by Owner and Town.
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17. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any legal action
between the Parties concerning this Agreement shall be brought in the General
District Court or Circuit Court for Roanoke County, Virginia, and in no other.
18. Memorandum of Lease and Right of First Refusal. The Parties shall execute a
Memorandum of Lease and Right of First Refusal and record such Memorandum
in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia. This
Agreement shall not be recorded.
19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
Parties and may be changed only by a written amendment, signed by both Parties.
20. Owner’s Certification of Ownership. By executing this Agreement, Owner
represents and warrants that (i) Owner has the full power and authority to enter
into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and (ii) Owner holds fee
simple title to the Property and is the sole owner of the Property.
21. Attorney’s Fees. In the event of litigation relating to this Agreement, the
American Rule shall apply, and each Party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees,
and no fee-shifting shall apply.
22. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all such executed
counterparts shall constitute the same Agreement, and the signature of any Party to
any counterpart shall be deemed a signature to, and may be appended to, any other
counterpart.
WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA David S McClung II.
_____________________________ _________________________
By: Richard “Pete” W. Peters Jr.
Its: Town Manager
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TLF McClung, LLC executes this Agreement for the purpose of acknowledging that its
interest in the Property, if any, upon Owner’s death will be subject to and subordinate to the
Town’s rights in the Property under this Agreement in accordance with Virginia Code § 64.2-
632(B).
_____________________________
By: Frances M. Ferguson
Its: Member
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Meeting Date
February 15, 2022
Department
Administration
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Amendment to
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated July 1, 2019 between Roanoke County and the
Town of Vinton
Summary
Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated
April 9, 2019 (“2019 MOU”), to provide for the sharing of certain local tax revenues and the
sharing of the costs of certain public services, and assigning responsibility for certain aspects of
public safety. The parties desire to memorialize the completion of certain obligations under the
2019 MOU and amend the agreement with regard to the disposition of certain assets, fiscal
obligations, and the provision of public services.
Council was briefed on this matter at their February 1, 2022 meeting. Roanoke County approved
the Amendment at their February 8, 2022 meeting.
Attachments
Amendment to MOU
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
ROANOKE COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF VINTON
This Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (“Amendment”) is executed by and
between Roanoke County, Virginia, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia
(“County”), and the Town of Vinton, Virginia, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of
Virginia (“Town”), this _____ day of February, 2022, for the purpose of amending the
Memorandum of Understanding between the parties executed on April 9, 2019 (“the 2019
MOU”). The County and the Town shall collectively be referred to in this Amendment as the
“parties.” References herein and in the 2019 MOU to the “MOU” shall mean the 2019 MOU as
amended by this Amendment.
WHEREAS, the parties entered into a Gain Sharing Agreement dated 2 November 1999
(“the 1999 Agreement”), to provide for the sharing of certain local tax revenues and the sharing
of the costs of certain public services; and
WHEREAS, the 1999 Agreement expired on June 30, 2019 and was replaced with the
2019 MOU, which had an effective date of July 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the 2019 MOU to memorialize the completion of
certain administrative tasks set forth in the 2019 MOU and to amend certain provisions of the
2019 MOU concerning the disposition of certain assets, the sharing of certain revenues, the
payment of certain debts, and the provision of public services; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the 2019 MOU contained herein shall take effect as of
July 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, both parties employ a fiscal year that commences on July 1 of a given year
and ends on June 30 of the subsequent year (“fiscal year”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements made
herein, the parties amend the following Sections of the 2019 MOU as stated herein:
1. TERM. This MOU took effect on July 1, 2019 (“Effective Date”). The MOU shall
terminate on June 30, 2027 (“Termination Date”). The MOU automatically shall renew
for additional four year periods beyond the Termination Date unless either party provides
the other party with twenty-four (24) months’ written notice of termination. Each
subsequent four-year period will be referred to as a Renewal Term, and the Termination
Date automatically will be extended to June 30 of the then-current Renewal Term.
Should the Town elect to terminate this MOU prior to its expiration date and prior to
conveyance of the Town Fire Station, as contemplated in Paragraph 7 of this MOU,
Town shall, within 180 days of the termination, refund all sums paid by County for debt
service and capital improvements to the Station or transfer ownership to the County by
special warranty deed.
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3. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; TIPPING FEE. The Town shall continue to provide
trash collection services for its residents so that the County does not have to assume
responsibility for that function. During each fiscal year during the Term of this MOU,
beginning with the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023, the County shall appropriate and
pay to the Town an amount that equals the total amount of tipping fees paid by the Town
to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (“RVRA”). For budgeting purposes, the
County shall budget at least $225,000 annually to satisfy this obligation. The Town shall
timely pay invoices it receives for tipping fees from the RVRA. On or before the end of
each calendar quarter during each fiscal year, the County shall pay one-fourth of the
annual budgeted amount to the Town to offset the tipping fees paid by the Town to that
point during the fiscal year. The parties shall meet and confer at the end of each fiscal
year during the Term of this MOU to reconcile estimated and actual tipping fee expenses
and payments. The parties may agree to increase the amount the County will budget as an
estimate of the total amount of tipping fees to be reimbursed to the Town.
4. FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. The County has assumed and shall
continue to assume all responsibility for providing all fire, emergency medical and
related services in the Town. The County shall provide all reasonable and necessary
levels of fire, emergency medical and related services in the Town, which shall be
determined by the County Chief of Fire/Rescue.
5. FIRE/RESCUE PERSONNEL. The parties have complied with their respective
obligations under Section 5 of the 2019 MOU. Section 5 is hereby deleted from the
MOU.
8. FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION. The County
has assumed and shall continue to assume responsibility for all operation and
maintenance expenses associated with the provision of fire, emergency medical and
related services to the Town, including without limitation, the costs of operating the
Fire/Rescue Department, the costs of maintaining, improving, acquiring and insuring
equipment, supplies, and vehicles used to provide fire, emergency medical and related
services in the Town, and the costs of maintaining, and operating the Fire/Rescue Station.
The Town shall maintain all property and casualty insurance, at replacement cost levels,
on the Fire/Rescue Station and shall expressly assign all of its interests in the proceeds of
any insurance payments for any property damage or losses of any kind related to the
Fire/Rescue Station to the County, provided, however, that the payment of insurance
proceeds to the County is contingent upon the County repairing, reconstructing or
constructing the Fire/Rescue Station in the same location or at another location within the
Town limits. The Town, at the request of the County, shall provide proof of the requisite
insurance policies during the period of this MOU. The Town has complied with its
obligation to convey to the County the title to any equipment, supplies, and vehicles
owned by the Town and dedicated to the use of the Fire/Rescue Department.
9. FIRE PROGRAMS GRANT. During the Term of this MOU, the Town shall annually
apply for and, if awarded, pay over to the County grant funds reasonably believed to be
available to the Town from the Commonwealth of Virginia for fire programs in the
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Town. The County shall prepare, complete and provide to the Town all applications,
documents, reports and supporting materials needed for the Town to submit annual fire
program grant applications. The Town shall pay the funds over to the County within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the grant funds from the Commonwealth. The Town has
complied with its obligation to pay to the County the balance of grant funds the Town
had in its possession as of the effective date of the 2019 MOU. Once paid to the County
by the Town, the County shall use fire program grant payments to support the provision
of fire, emergency medical and related services in the Town.
13. FINAL GAIN SHARING PAYMENT. The County has complied with its obligation
under the 1999 Agreement as modified by Section 13 of the 2019 MOU. The County is
and shall be responsible for all OPEB payments and leave balances for the Town
Fire/Rescue Personnel, shall procure Motorola public safety radios for use by the Town
that are compatible with the County’s E911 system, and shall procure a new pumper
truck for the Vinton Station and provide equipment as determined by the Chief of
Fire/Rescue.
19. E911 AGREEMENT. During each fiscal year during the Term of this MOU, beginning
with the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023, the Town shall budget, appropriate and pay
to the County $150,000 annually for E911 services. Such payment shall be due no later
than 31 December of each fiscal year during the Term of this MOU. All prior
agreements between the Town and the County for the provision of E911 services or any
payments related thereto are hereby rescinded and voided effective 30 June 2022.
20. WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Town
is selling its water and sewer assets to the Western Virginia Water Authority (“WVWA”)
effective on or about 1 July 2022. Consistent with that transaction, the County agrees
that following the sale of the Town’s water and sewer assets to WVWA, one of the three
County appointees to the WVWA Board shall be a person who is proposed by the Town
and mutually agreeable to Town Council and the County Board of Supervisors. Upon the
closing on the sale of the Town’s water and sewer assets to the WVWA, all prior
agreements between the Town and the County regarding the construction and
maintenance of the Town’s water system, including but not limited to the 1979
Memorandum of Understanding between the parties, shall be rescinded and voided.
21. OBLIGATION TO MEET AND CONFER. The County Administrator and the Town
Manager will meet and confer regarding the respective obligations herein no later than 31
January 2025 so that any necessary amendments or notice of termination can be provided
in a timely fashion prior to 30 June 2025.
23. PROVISIONS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS AMENDMENT. Except as expressly
amended by this Amendment, all other terms, provisions, conditions, sections, and
subsections of the 2019 MOU shall remain in full force and effect, and the parties hereby
ratify and confirm that the 2019 MOU, as amended by this Amendment, is and remains in
full force and effect. Without limiting the foregoing, Sections 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 14
through 18 of the 2019 MOU are not amended by this Amendment.
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WITNESS the following signatures to this AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING:
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
_______________________________
By: Richard L. Caywood
Its: County Administrator
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
By: Peter Lubeck
Its: County Attorney
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
_______________________________
By: Richard W. Peters, Jr.
Its: Town Manager
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
By: Jeremy E. Carroll
Its: Town Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding dated April 9, 2019 (“2019 MOU”), to provide for the sharing of
certain local tax revenues and the sharing of the costs of certain public services, and
assigning responsibility for certain aspects of public safety; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to memorialize the completion of certain obligations under the
2019 MOU and amend the agreement with regard to the disposition of certain assets,
fiscal obligations, and the provision of public services; and
WHEREAS, the major sections of the 2019 MOU that have been amended are detailed in the
Town of Vinton Agreement Summary of Changes attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, both parties employ a fiscal year that commences on July 1 of a given year and ends
on June 30 of the subsequent year (“fiscal year”); and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County and the Town have agreed to an Amended Memorandum of
Understanding and Council needs to authorize the Town Manager to execute the
same, with an effective date of July 1, 2022 and terminating on June 30, 2027.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Amended Memorandum of Understanding is hereby approved in a form substantially
similar to the one presented to Council and approved by the Town Attorney.
2. The Town Manager is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the Town, to execute and then
deliver the Memorandum of Understanding and any other necessary documents in
furtherance of the same.
This Resolution adopted on motion made by ________________, seconded by ____________, with
the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
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APPROVED:
_____________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Town of Vinton Agreement EXHIBIT A
Summary of Changes
1. TERM. This MOU shall take effect on July 1, 2019 (“Effective Date”). The MOU shall
terminate on June 30, 2027 (“Termination Date”). The MOU automatically shall renew for
additional four year periods beyond the Termination Date unless either party provides the
other party with twenty-four (24) months’ written notice of termination. Each subsequent
four year period will be referred to as a Renewal Term, and the Termination Date
automatically will be extended to June 30 of the then-current Renewal Term. Should the
Town elect to terminate this MOU prior to its expiration date and prior to conveyance of the
Town Fire Station, as contemplated in Paragraph 7 of this MOU, Town shall, within 180
days of the termination, refund all sums paid by County for debt service and capital
improvements to the Station or transfer ownership to the County by special warranty deed.
on June 30, 2027 (“Termination Date”). The MOU automatically shall renew for additional
four year periods beyond the Termination Date unless either party provides the other party
with twenty-four (24) months’ written notice of termination. Each subsequent four-year
period will be referred to as a Renewal Term, and the Termination Date automatically will be
this MOU prior to its expiration date and prior to conveyance of the Town Fire Station, as
contemplated in Paragraph 7 of this MOU, Town shall, within 180 days of the termination,
refund all sums paid by County for debt service and capital improvements to the Station or
transfer ownership to the County by special warranty deed.
shall pay to the Town a percentage of all sales tax revenue received by the County
calculated as follows: the population of the Town divided by the population of the County, or
as otherwise mandated by the Code of Virginia. For the purposes of this calculation, the
Town and County population figures shall be taken from annual population data provided by
the Weldon Cooper Center. Payments shall be made monthly, within thirty (30) days after
the County’s receipt of each monthly sales tax distribution from the Commonwealth of
3. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; TIPPING FEE. The Town shall continue to provide
trash collection services for its residents so that the County does not have to assume
responsibility for that function. During each fiscal year, the County shall budget, appropriate
and pay to the Town a total of $110,000, to be paid in equal installments in July ($55,000)
and January ($55,000) of each year beginning July 1, 2019.
3. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; TIPPING FEE. The Town shall continue to provide trash
for that function. During each fiscal year during the Term of this MOU, beginning with the
fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023, the County shall appropriate and pay to the Town an
amount that equals the total amount of tipping fees paid by the Town to the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority (“RVRA”). For budgeting purposes, the County shall budget at least
$225,000 annually to satisfy this obligation. The Town shall timely pay invoices it receives
for tipping fees from the RVRA. On or before the end of each calendar quarter during each
fiscal year, the County shall pay one-fourth of the annual budgeted amount to the Town to
offset the tipping fees paid by the Town to that point during the fiscal year. The parties shall
meet and confer at the end of each fiscal year during the Term of this MOU to reconcile
the amount the County will budget as an estimate of the total amount of tipping fees to be
MOU,the County shall assume all responsibility for providing all fire,emergency medical and
related services in the Town.The County shall provide all reasonable and necessary levels
of fire,emergency medical and related services in the Town,which shall be determined by
continue to assume all responsibility for providing all fire, emergency medical and related
services in the Town. The County shall provide all reasonable and necessary levels of fire,
emergency medical and related services in the Town, which shall be determined by the
5. RESCUE PERSONNEL. Upon the Effective Date of this MOU, the Town shall
terminate the employment of the Town’s fire and emergency medical services personnel
(“Town Fire/Rescue Personnel”). The County shall immediately hire and thereafter employ,
subject to the County’s personnel policies and procedures and manpower needs, the Town
Fire/Rescue Personnel who qualify for employment subject to County policies. Nothing
herein shall be construed as a guarantee of continued employment for the Town
Fire/Rescue Personnel. For purposes of seniority, salary, benefits and all other aspects of
employment under the County personnel system, pay and benefits plans, and personnel
policies and procedures, the County shall credit the Town Fire/Rescue Personnel for all
Fire/Rescue employee who worked for ten years for the Town shall, upon being hired by the
County pursuant to this MOU, be considered to have worked ten years for the County for all
purposes pursuant to the County personnel system, pay and benefit plans, and personnel
policies and procedures. The County shall afford Town Fire/Rescue Personnel salary and
benefits commensurate with the tenure assigned to them under this MOU. Attached as
Exhibit A is a list of Town Fire/Rescue Personnel, their Town salaries, and their tenure with
the Town. Notwithstanding the transfer of pay, tenure and benefits, any Town Fire/Rescue
Personnel hired by County under the terms of this MOU shall not be guaranteed to transfer
their rank to an equivalent rank in the County. The rank assigned to Town Fire/Rescue
personnel shall be at the discretion of the County’s Fire/Rescue Chief. The County
Fire/Rescue Chief shall oversee all staffing, location and shift assignments as he determines
necessary for public safety for Town Fire/Rescue employees who may be hired as County
employees under this MOU. No other Town employees who happen to be hired by the
County at or around the effective date of this MOU shall be subject to this provision.
5. FIRE/RESCUE PERSONNEL. The parties have complied with their respective
obligations under Section 5 of the 2019 MOU. Section 5 is hereby deleted from the MOU.
6. FIRE/RESCUE STATION. The County shall assume and be responsible for all
remaining debt payments associated with the Vinton Fire Station #2 located at 120 West
the Town (collectively, the “Fire/Rescue Station”). The County shall make semi-annual
payments to the Town on July 1 and December 1 of each fiscal year in amounts set forth in
Exhibit B. The Town shall make timely semi-annual payments on the debt from the funds
provided by the County pursuant to this section. The County shall be responsible for any
interest, penalties, fees and other losses resulting from any late payment by the County to
the Town under this section. The Town shall be responsible for any interest, penalties, fees
and other losses resulting from any late payment by the Town to the Town’s creditor under
its discretion to the extent permitted in the underlying loan documents applicable to the
Fire/Rescue Station. The Town may not convey, assign, or otherwise transfer its interest in
the Fire/Rescue Station during the term of this MOU, without the written, express consent of
County.
Town of Vinton Agreement EXHIBIT A
Summary of Changes
7. FIRE/RESCUE STATION DEED. Following the final payment of all debt associated with
the Fire/Rescue Station, the Town shall convey the Fire/Rescue Station to the County in its
then-existing condition by special warranty deed.
No change
8. FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION. Upon the Effective
Date of this MOU, the County shall assume responsibility for all operation and maintenance
expenses associated with the provision of fire, emergency medical and related services to
the Town, including without limitation, the costs of operating the Fire/Rescue Department,
the costs of maintaining, improving, acquiring and insuring equipment, supplies, and
vehicles used to provide fire, emergency medical and related services in the Town, and the
costs of maintaining, and operating the Fire/Rescue Station. The Town shall maintain all
property and casualty insurance, at replacement cost levels, on the Fire/Rescue Station and
shall expressly assign all of its interests in the proceeds of any insurance payments for any
property damage or losses of any kind related to the Fire/Rescue Station to the County,
provided, however, that the payment of insurance proceeds to the County is contingent
upon the County repairing, reconstructing or constructing the Fire/Rescue Station in the
same location or at another location within the Town limits. The Town, at the request of the
The Town shall convey to the County the title to any equipment, supplies, and vehicles
owned by the Town and dedicated to the use of the Fire/Rescue Department. Such
equipment shall be set forth in Exhibit C to this MOU and incorporated herein by reference.
8. FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION. The County has
assumed and shall continue to assume responsibility for all operation and maintenance
expenses associated with the provision of fire, emergency medical and related services to
the Town, including without limitation, the costs of operating the Fire/Rescue Department,
the costs of maintaining, improving, acquiring and insuring equipment, supplies, and
vehicles used to provide fire, emergency medical and related services in the Town, and the
costs of maintaining, and operating the Fire/Rescue Station. The Town shall maintain all
property and casualty insurance, at replacement cost levels, on the Fire/Rescue Station and
shall expressly assign all of its interests in the proceeds of any insurance payments for any
property damage or losses of any kind related to the Fire/Rescue Station to the County,
provided, however, that the payment of insurance proceeds to the County is contingent
upon the County repairing, reconstructing or constructing the Fire/Rescue Station in the
same location or at another location within the Town limits. The Town, at the request of the
The Town has complied with its obligation to convey to the County the title to any
equipment, supplies, and vehicles owned by the Town and dedicated to the use of the
Fire/Rescue Department.
9. FIRE PROGRAMS GRANT. During the Term of this MOU, the Town shall annually
apply for and, if awarded, pay over to the County grant funds reasonably believed to be
and supporting materials needed for the Town to submit annual fire program grant
applications. The Town shall pay the funds over to the County within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the grant funds from the Commonwealth. The Town also shall, within thirty (30)
days of the Effective Date of this MOU, pay to the County the balance of grant funds the
Town currently has from prior fire program grants. The Town currently has an accumulated
balance of $159,000 from prior fire program grants. Once paid to the County by the Town,
the County shall use the accumulated balance of prior fire program grants and all future fire
program grant payments to support the provision of fire, emergency medical and related
services in the Town.
for and, if awarded, pay over to the County grant funds reasonably believed to be available
to the Town from the Commonwealth of Virginia for fire programs in the Town. The County
shall prepare, complete and provide to the Town all applications, documents, reports and
supporting materials needed for the Town to submit annual fire program grant applications.
The Town shall pay the funds over to the County within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
grant funds from the Commonwealth. The Town has complied with its obligation to pay to
the County the balance of grant funds the Town had in its possession as of the effective
date of the 2019 MOU. Once paid to the County by the Town, the County shall use fire
program grant payments to support the provision of fire, emergency medical and related
services in the Town.
to the Town fifty percent (50%) of the revenue the County collects from the transportation of
patients. Commencing on the Effective Date of this MOU, the County will discontinue those
payments and will retain one hundred percent (100%) of the transportation revenue it
No Change
11. ANIMAL CONTROL. Prior to the Effective Date of this MOU, the Town has paid a
variable amount annually to the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (“RCACP”)
based on the Town’s usage of the regional facility. The Town shall continue to employ an
animal control officer and provide animal control services for its residents so that the County
does not have to assume responsibility for those functions. Beginning on the Effective Date
of this MOU, the County shall budget, appropriate, and pay on behalf of the Town each
fiscal year the fees charged to the Town by RCACP during such fiscal year. The Town shall
forward invoices from RCACP to the County upon receipt, and the County shall pay the
invoices directly to RCACP. The County shall pay RCACP invoices within thirty (30) days of
receipt. This budgeted and appropriated amount may vary from year to year depending on
the amount of fees actually incurred by the Town. The County and Town shall also petition
the members of the RCACP to amend the RCACP operating agreement and bylaws as
necessary to eliminate the Town as a member of the RCACP.
the consent of the other members of the RCACP, the Town shall discontinue appointing a
member on the RCACP Executive Committee and join the County in a request to appoint or
cause to be appointed as a member of the RCACP Executive Committee an additional
13. FINAL GAIN SHARING PAYMENT. Subject to the deductions stated below, nothing
herein shall modify or amend the County’s obligation to make the final payment to the Town
under the November 2, 1999 Gain Sharing Agreement. As with prior payments under the
Gain Sharing Agreement, the final payment will be due after the completion of the Town and
County audits in the fall of 2019 and the calculation of the amount due. The County shall
make the final payment under the Gain Sharing Agreement to the Town on or before
December 31, 2019. The foregoing notwithstanding, the following amounts shall be
deducted from the County’s final payment under the Gain Sharing Agreement:
13. FINAL GAIN SHARING PAYMENT. The County has complied with its obligation under
the 1999 Agreement as modified by Section 13 of the 2019 MOU. The County is and shall
be responsible for all OPEB payments and leave balances for the Town Fire/Rescue
Personnel, shall procure Motorola public safety radios for use by the Town that are
compatible with the County’s E911 system, and shall procure a new pumper truck for the
Vinton Station and provide equipment as determined by the Chief of Fire/Rescue.
leave balances as of final payroll for FY 2019 for the Town Fire/Rescue Personnel, which
by Motorola and compatible with the County’s E911 system, which are estimated to be
Agreement, the County shall assume responsibility for all OPEB payments and leave
balances for the Town Fire/Rescue Personnel, shall procure Motorola public safety radios
for use by the Town that are compatible with the County’s E911 system, and shall procure a
new pumper truck for the Vinton Station and provide equipment as determined by the Chief
14. VINTON BUSINESS CENTER. The parties confirm and acknowledge that Section
4.03 of the Gain Sharing Agreement regarding the McDonald Farm Economic Development
Project, now known as the Vinton Business Center, and the August 15, 2006 Agreement
between them concerning the Vinton Business Center survives the termination of the Gain
from their respective obligations to comply with the terms of that August 15, 2006
Agreement. Furthermore, nothing herein shall affect the validity or enforceability of other
agreements between the Town and the County.
15. FURTHER ASSURANCES. It is the intent and understanding of the parties to this
inserted herein by reference. Furthermore, if through mistakes or otherwise any such
provision is not inserted in correct form, then this MOU shall upon application of either party,
be amended by such insertion so as to comply strictly with the law and without prejudice to
the rights of either party. Each party shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and
delivered, any and all instruments, documents and conveyances, and take any and all action
as shall be necessary or convenient, required to vest in each party all rights, interests and
benefits intended to be conferred in and under this MOU.No Change
Town of Vinton Agreement EXHIBIT A
Summary of Changes
16. BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS. The County Administrator and Town Manager
shall include in the budgets they submit to their respective governing bodies the amounts
they reasonably anticipate to pay to the other party or on behalf of the other party pursuant
to this MOU for the ensuing fiscal year as an amount to be appropriated to or on behalf of
obligations in this Agreement that are not otherwise required by law, are subject to
appropriations from the County’s governing body. If the County fails to appropriate amounts
due under this Agreement during any fiscal year, then the Town shall have the option, in its
discretion, of considering the County to have terminated the Agreement as of the end of the
fiscal year in which all required payments were not appropriated. The Town shall provide
written notice of this determination within thirty days of the end of such fiscal year.
No Change
intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person, other than the parties hereto
No Change
upon the other party by hand delivery, first class mail, registered or certified, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, or by reputable overnight courier service and addressed as
Meeting Date
February 15, 2022
Department
Finance/Treasurer
Issue
Finance Committee
Summary
The Finance Committee met on February 7, 2022 and the following items were discussed at the
meeting:
• December 31, 2021 Financial Statements
• Grant Resolutions (Planning & Zoning)
• Stormwater Transfer Resolution
• FY23 Debt Schedule
Attachments
December 31, 2021 Financial Report Summary
Recommendations
Motion to approve December 2021 Financial Report
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Financial Report Summary
December 31, 2021
Adopted Revised YTD MTD YTD Remaining %
Budget Budget Posted Posted Balance YTD
Revenues 8,032,258 3,235,876 978,422 3,659,274 423,399 113%
Expenditures 8,032,258 4,234,877 762,090 3,706,647 (528,230) 88%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (999,002) 216,332 (47,373)
Revenues 384,800 804,034 14,952 4,225,627 3,421,594 526%
Expenditures 384,800 798,754 28,517 155,027 (643,727) 19%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures 5,280 (13,565) 4,070,601
Revenues 4,513,595 2,203,542 554,895 2,283,408 79,866 104%
Expenditures 4,513,595 2,651,580 326,553 2,103,993 (547,587) 79%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (448,038) 228,342 179,414
Revenues 835,000 1,482,544 45,833 275,000 (1,207,544) 19%
Expenditures 835,000 1,487,254 12,700 483,267 (1,003,987) 32%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (4,710) 33,133 (208,267)
Revenues 414,328 207,081 34,527 207,164 83 100%
Expenditures 414,328 189,491 44,101 211,617 22,126 112%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures 17,591 (9,574) (4,452)
Revenues 14,179,981 7,933,076 1,628,629 10,650,473 2,717,397 134%
Expenditures 14,179,981 9,361,955 1,173,961 6,660,551 (2,701,405) 71%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (1,428,879) 454,669 3,989,923