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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 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, June 1, 2021,
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 Friday, May 28, 2021.
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
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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H. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamations:
a. Recognizing Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director of the Roanoke
Valley-Alleghany Commission in his retirement – Mayor
b. National Safety Month – Donna Collins
I. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions for issues not listed on the agenda.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of public comments regarding a proposed amendment to the Town
of Vinton’s FY 20-21 budget to appropriate funding to cover the cost of a
transition from the current employee leave benefit plan to an employee paid-time-
off (PTO) benefit plan effective June 1, 2021, in an amount not to exceed
$280,000
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Anne Cantrell
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider adoption of a Resolution
2. Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed FY 2021-2022 Town
of Vinton Budget.
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Town Manager/Anne Cantrell
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Action to be taken on June 15, 2021
K. TOWN ATTORNEY
L. TOWN MANAGER
1. BRIEFINGS
a. Briefing on Contract for Professional Legal Services between the Town
and Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney – Town Manager
2. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
a. Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to
execute a Performance Agreement between the Town, the Roanoke
County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Gish Mill Davii, LLC
for the purpose of investing in public infrastructure and incentivize the
redevelopment of the historic Gish Mill property into a mixed-use
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commercial, residential and retail development to be known as the Gish
Mill Redevelopment Project – Town Manager
b. Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and
Roanoke County for support from Roanoke County for the Gish Mill
Redevelopment Project – Town Manager
c. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving the Paid Time Off (PTO)
Policy – Donna Collins
d. Consider a motion to move the time of the Regular Council meetings on
the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month to 6:00 p.m. – Town Manager
3. PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS
M. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
N. MAYOR
O. COUNCIL
P. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS:
June 7, 2021 – 2:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting
June 15, 2021 – 7:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting
July 14, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. – Public Works Committee 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
June 1, 2021
Department
Council
Issue
Recognition of Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission (RVARC) in his retirement
Summary
Wayne Strickland will be retiring from the RVARC on June 30, 2021 after 42 years of service.
Council and staff will recognize him at the meeting
Attachments
Proclamation
Recommendations
Read Proclamation
Town Council
Agenda Summary
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, Wayne G. Strickland announced his retirement as Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission effective June 30, 2021, after 42 years of service to the Town of Vinton and the region; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strickland earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Political Science and Geography from Georgia State University in 1972 and 1974, respectively, and in 1979, earned a Master of City Planning degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, Mr. Strickland joined the Regional Commission, then known as the Fifth Planning District Commission, as a Regional Planner; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, he was promoted to Chief of Land Use and Environmental Planning and in 1987 became Executive Director of the Regional Commission and has served in that capacity for 34 years; and
WHEREAS, many key regional initiatives such as the Greenway Commission, Western Virginia Water Authority, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, the Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley, and the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority benefited from Mr. Strickland’s support during his tenure, and have been supported by the Regional Commission in numerous ways since their inception; and
WHEREAS, during his time at the Commission, Wayne has participated in numerous business and civic activities in the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany region such as serving as a Board member of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, Freedom First Credit Union, the Roanoke Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the Cabell Brand Center, the Council of Community Services, the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strickland also assumed leadership roles in various professional organizations during his tenure as Executive Director including serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Development Organizations, Chairman of the Southeast Regional President of the Rural Planning Caucus of Virginia, President of the Southwest Virginia Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, Vice-President of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association, and Second Vice-President of the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Bradley E. Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton, on behalf of Town Council and all our citizens, do hereby express sincere appreciation to, and honor the outstanding service and career of Wayne G. Strickland in his role as Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission and extend wishes to Mr. Strickland in his retirement and in all of his future endeavors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 1st day of June, 2021.
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Meeting Date
June 1, 2021
Department
Human Resources/Risk Management
Issue
Proclamation – National Safety Month
Summary
The National Safety Council recognizes the month of June as National Safety Month. This is the
25th anniversary of National Safety Month. The nation's leading safety advocate for more than
100 years, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization with the mission of eliminating
preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership,
research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by engaging businesses,
government agencies, elected officials and the public to help prevent the fourth leading cause of
death in the U.S. – preventable injuries.
Each week in June is dedicated to a different topic. This year NSC is focusing on preventing
incidents before they start, addressing ongoing COVID-19 safety concerns, ensuring employees
feel safe on the job and providing opportunities for employees to advance their safety journey
through education. The over-all goal is to bring awareness to complacency, prevent deaths, and
stop loved ones and coworkers from becoming a statistic. Studies show three people in the U.S.
are killed every ten minutes in preventable incidents. This will be the fourth year of celebration in
the Town of Vinton.
Attachments
Proclamation
Recommendations
Read Proclamation
Town Council
Agenda Summary
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, safe and healthy workplaces are vital to our well-being and the economic prosperity of the commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, each year, more than 80,000 Virginia workers suffer serious job-related injuries or illnesses and more than 90 Virginia workers die in work-related incidents; and
WHEREAS, workplace safety requires the cooperation of all levels of government, business, and industry, as well as the general public; and
WHEREAS, implementing health and safety programs can improve Virginia’s business performance and contribute to the local economy and job force; and
WHEREAS, workplace injuries lead to increased medical and worker compensation costs, and diminishes productivity of employees; and
WHEREAS, accidents and injuries in the workplace are preventable, and employees and employers must be engaged, educated, and aware of safety practices and policies; and
WHEREAS, the National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month for 2021, and provides resources to promote safety in the workplace, by recognizing hazards, potential slips, trips, and falls, combating fatigue and impairment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bradley E. Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton, and on behalf of Town Council and all our citizens, do hereby recognize the month of June 2021 as
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH in the Town of Vinton and call upon all citizens and employees of the Town of Vinton to promote good workplace safety and health practices.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 1st day of June, 2021.
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Meeting Date
June 1, 2021
Department
Administration
Issue
Consideration of public comments on a proposed amendment to the Town of Vinton’s FY2020-2021
budget to appropriate funding to cover the cost of a transition from the current employee leave benefit
plan to an employee Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan effective June 1, 2021, in an amount not to exceed
$280,000.
Summary
At the direction of Town Council, administration has developed a Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy to replace
the Town’s existing Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Policy. The Town Council and administration did
not want to adversely impact any employees transitioning to the new pay plan, and included a payout
calculation for any current balance that would cause the employee to exceed the maximum leave limit
within the following 13 months. Based on the options chosen by the Town employees, an amendment
to the Town of Vinton’s FY2020-2021 budget needs to be made to appropriate funding to cover the cost
of the transition from the current employee leave benefit plan to the PTO Plan in the amount not to
exceed $280,000.
Section 15.2-2507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires any locality to hold a Public
Hearing in order to amend its budget when any such amendment exceeds one percent (1%) of the total
expenditures show in the currently adopted budget. The Notice of this Public Hearing was advertised in
The Roanoke Times on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Attachments
Resolution
Recommendations
Conduct Public Hearing
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, JUNE 1, 2021, AT 7:00 P.M., 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
WHEREAS, at the direction of Town Council, administration has developed a Paid Time Off
(PTO) Policy to replace the Town’s existing Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council and administration did not want to adversely impact any
employee transitioning to the PTO plan and included in the transition a calculation
payout of leave balances that would cause the employee to exceed the maximum
PTO limit within the following 13 months after the plan transition; and
WHEREAS, based on the options chosen by the Town employees, an amendment to the Town of
Vinton’s FY2020-2021 budget needs to be made to appropriate funding to cover the
cost of the transition from the current employee leave benefit plan to the PTO Plan
in the amount not to exceed $280,000; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-2507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires any locality to
hold a Public Hearing in order to amend its budget when any such amendment
exceeds one percent (1%) of the total expenditures show in the currently adopted
budget; and
WHEREAS, the Notice of this Public Hearing was advertised in The Roanoke Times on Monday,
May 24, 2021 2021
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve
the following accounting transaction:
BUDGET ENTRY:
GENERAL LEDGER
200.25000 Estimated Revenue $280,000
200.25100 Appropriations $280,000
FROM
REVENUE:
200.1899.008 Re-Appropriated Fund Balance $280,000
TO
EXPENDITURE:
200.9970.101 PTO Payout Salaries & Wages $260,100
200.9970.201 PTO Payout SS/Medicare $ 19,900
TOTAL $280,000
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This Resolution was adopted on motion made by _________________, seconded by
_______________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
June 1, 2021
Department
Administration
Issue
Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed FY2021-2022 Town of Vinton Budget
Summary
This year’s budget represents a balanced budget with an optimistic outlook despite the lingering impact
of the COVID-19 pandemic on our locality. The purpose of the annual budget is to plan necessary
operating and capital expenditures within current revenue forecasts to implement the plans and vision
of the Town Council.
The FY2021/2022 Proposed Budget for all funds totals $14,179,981. Allocation by fund, as well as a
comparison to the FY2020/2021 budget, is as follows:
Adopted FY21 Proposed FY22 $ Variance % Variance
Total 11,673,527 14,179,981 2,506,454 21.57%
The Notice of this Public Hearing was advertised in The Vinton Messenger on May 20 and May 27,
2021. A more detailed presentation will be given to Council by staff during the Public Hearing.
Attachments
Power Point Presentation
Draft Ordinance
Recommendations
Conduct Public Hearing
Action to be taken on June 15, 2021
Town Council
Agenda Summary
FY22 Budget Public Hearing
Town Council Meeting –June 1, 2021
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FY2022 BUDGET
On June 16, 2020, Town Council approved and ratified the Town of Vinton Strategic Plan for 2020-2025.
Preparation of this Budget was guided by the three established goals of the Strategic Plan:
1.Enhance the Town’s infrastructure and livability
2.Maintain an efficient and high-performing government
3.Ensure the Town’s continued financial viability by actively pursuing quality economic development
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FY2022 BUDGET
•Balanced Budget
•Outlines an optimistic outlook for the upcoming year
•Restores FY21 budget reductions due to the COVID-19
Pandemic
•Continues targeted Economic Development Activities
•Implementation of a new Classification Plan
•1.0% Cost of Living Adjustment for all employees
•Continues Free Employee Health Plan
•Restores Capital Improvement Plan
•Proposed P&Z Office Fee Adjustments
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FY2022 BUDGET
Adopted FY21 Proposed FY22 % Variance
General Fund $7,168,550 $8,032,258 12.05%
Grant Fund 4,000 384,800 9,520.00%
Utility Fund 3,826,500 4,513,595 17.96%
Capital Fund 175,000 835,000 377.14%
Stormwater Fund 489,723 414,328 (17.05%)
Total $11,663,773 $14,179,981 21.57%
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FY2022 BUDGET
TOWN OF VINTON FY2022 TOTAL BUDGET
General
Fund
Grant
Fund Utility Fund
Capital
Fund
StmWater
Fund Total %of Total
Expenditures
Personnel --
Operating -
Capital -32,500
Debt --
Transfers ---
Contingency -------
Total
Expenditures
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Personnel
40%
Operating
28%
Capital
13%
Debt
12%
Transfers
7%
Contingency
0%
FY22 Expenditure Budget
Personnel Operating Capital Debt Transfers Contingency
FY2022 BUDGET
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Pay Classification Plan
•Virginia Tech consulted with the Town of Vinton to provide a new proposed
pay classification plan in 2020.
•Due to the timing of the pandemic and the unknown revenue impacts, the
Town was unable to implement the new plan for the FY2020/2021 Budget.
•Town Manager updated all position classifications impacted by re-
structuring and/or efficiency changes over last 12 months.
•For the FY2021/2022 Budget, the Town is proposing to implement 2 out of
3 recommended phases of the plan.
•The Town is planning to implement the final phase of the plan in the
FY2022/2023 Budget.
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Pay Classification Plan
PHASE 1: Status –Funded
•Moves all employees to the minimum of the new classification plan.
Phase 2: Status –Funded
•Moves all employees 1.0% per year in current position through the
classification plan, to midpoint.
Phase 3: Status –Not Funded
•Awards employee tenure by increasing pay $100 per year of service
for those employees with 5+ total years of service with the Town.
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Planning & Zoning Proposed Fees
Description Amount
Administrative Appeal $250
Amend Proffers Same as Rezoning
Changes to Site Plan $0
Copy of Comp. Plan Booklet $0
Copy of Subdivision Ord.$0
Copy of Zoning Map $0
Copy of Zoning Ordinance $0
Rezoning to GB, CB, M-1 or M-2 $700 plus $25 per acre
Rezoning to PD or MUD $700 plus $25 per acre
Rezoning to R-3 or R-B $700 plus $25 per acre
Description Amount
Administrative Appeal $250 Fee plus $250 Legal
Amend Proffers Same as Rezoning
Changes to Site Plan $0 (Minor), $350 (Major)
Copy of Comp. Plan Booklet $45
Copy of Subdivision Ord.$30
Copy of Zoning Map $1 (8x10 copy in color)
Copy of Zoning Ordinance $25
Rezoning to GB, CB, M-1 or M-2 $850
Rezoning to PD or MUD $850
Rezoning to R-3 or R-B $750
Current Rate Proposed Rate
Rates have not been adjusted since 2005 and are in-line with
Town of Bedford, Town of Rocky Mount, Roanoke County and
the City of Roanoke.
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Planning & Zoning Proposed Fees
Description Amount
Rezoning to R-LD, R-1 or R-2 $220 plus $50 per lot
Sign Permit –Banner $20
Sign Permit –Permanent $25 plus $5 per $1,000 cost
Site Plan Review $250 plus $50 per acre
Special Use Permit $250 plus $10 per acre
Subdivision Review –Large $220 plus $50 per lot
Subdivision Review –Small $75
Vacation of Easement or Plats $0
Variance Application $250
Zoning Permit $25
Description Amount
Rezoning to R-LD, R-1 or R-2 $650
Sign Permit –Banner $35 (annual)
Sign Permit –Permanent $45
Site Plan Review $600
Special Use Permit $500
Subdivision Review –Large $500
Subdivision Review –Small $150
Vacation of Easement or Plats $100
Variance Application $400
Zoning Permit $35
Description Amount
Zoning/Home Occupation Permit $25
Zoning Permit –New Const.$25
Zoning Verification Letter $0
Description Amount
Zoning/Home Occupation Permit $35
Zoning Permit –New Const.$35
Zoning Verification Letter $0 (basic), $25 (detailed)
Current Rate Proposed Rate
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Department
Actual Full
Time
Positions
FY18-19
Actual Full
Time
Positions
FY19-20
Time
Positions
FY20-21
Time
Positions
FY21-22
Administration 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Finance 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00
Fire/EMS 11.00 ---
HR & Risk Management 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Planning & Zoning 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00
Police Department 26.00 27.00 26.00 26.00
Public Works 33.00 33.00 30.00 30.00
Special Programs 1.00 ---
War Memorial 2.00 ---
Community Programs -3.00 3.00 3.00
TOTAL 85.00 71.00 73.00
FY2022 BUDGET
General
Fund
Finance Department12
Finance Department13
General Fund Revenue
-
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
8,000.00
9,000.00
10,000.00
FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 Trend FY22
Forecast
FY23
Forecast
FY24
Forecast
FY25
Forecast
Th
o
u
s
a
n
d
s
General Fund Revenues
Budget Actual
General Fund Revenues
exclude any use of Fund
Balance or tax rate
increases for FY22.
The following projection is
based on the current trend
with no change in tax rates
or major tax payers.
Finance Department14
Revenue Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
$ 712,820
3,879,113
4,810
47,576
21,500
137,313
15,698
56,042
409,628
48,292
-Categorical Aid 422,166
1,157,799
1,234,000
Total Revenue $ 8,146,757
741,674
3,651,613
792,676
425,346
1,157,416 1,263,533
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
FY22 General Fund Budget
General Property Taxes
Other Local Taxes
Finance Department15
Expenditure Summary
FY21-22 Expenditure Budget
General Administration
Public Safety
Public Works
Special Programs
Community Development
Debt Retirement
Performance Agreements
Retiree Insurance
Travel & Training
Contingency
Transfers
Finance Department16
Expenditure Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
--
FY22 Expenditure Budget
Personnel Operating
Capital Debt
Transfers Contingency
Finance Department17
Unassigned Fund Balance
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
(694,356)-
(360,747)--
49.86%33.65%37.03%
Fund Balance Policy:
•Policy Floor –2 Months (16.67%)
•Policy Target –4 Months (33.33%)
•Additional balance may be appropriated by the Council for capital projects and one-time expenditures.
Grant
Fund
Finance Department18
Finance Department19
Revenue Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
VML Risk Mgmt Grant -
AY21 GC Greenway 2B -
Other Grants
Total 1,832,163
Grant Fund Revenue
VML Risk Mgmt
Grant
Finance Department20
Expenditure Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
VML Risk Mgmt Grant -
AY21 GC Greenway 2B -
Other Grants
Total 1,832,163
Grant Fund Expenditures
VML Risk Mgmt
Grant
Capital
Fund
Finance Department21
Finance Department22
Revenue Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
Transfer In $1,698,725
Use of Fund Balance -
Total Revenue $1,698,725
Capital Fund Revenue
Transfer In
Finance Department23
Expenditure Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
Treasurer/Finance -
Police Department
Highway Maintenance 598,971
Building & Grounds 699,754
Health Department
Traffic Signs & Streets -65,000
Town Museum -
Planning & Zoning -
Economic Development -50,000
Non-Departmental -285,000
$1,698,725
Capital
Fund Expenditures
Treasurer/Finance Police Department
Highway Maintenance Building & Grounds
Health Department Traffic Signs & Streets
Town Museum Planning & Zoning
Economic Development
Finance Department24
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
FY21-22 Amount
Gateway Signs $40,000
Glade Creek Phase 2B Grant Match $50,000
Gish Mill Parking & Façade $250,000
Worksite and Work Zone Safety Package $20,000
Traffic Signal Improvements $150,000
ERP Software Replacement $200,000
Museum Repairs $25,000
Body Cameras Grant Match $100,000
TOTAL $835,000
Utility
Fund
Finance Department25
Finance Department26
Utility Fund Revenue
-
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
Th
o
u
s
a
n
d
s
Utility Operating Revenues FY17 –FY25
Budget Actual
Utility Fund Operating
Revenue Forecast excludes
any use of Fund Balance.
The Trend assumes that the
Town will continue to include a
6% increase on service cost
and an 8% increase on usage
rate until FY24.
The Town anticipates a use of
Fund Balance for FY22, and
possibly into FY23 depending
on consumption billing.
Finance Department27
Revenue Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
Use of Money
Recovered Cost
Miscellaneous
Operating Revenues
Transfer In --
FY 21-22 Revenue Budget
Operating
Revenues
Finance Department28
Expenditure Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
Personnel $ 1,122,413
Operating 1,414,599
Capital 392,395
Debt 770,629
Depreciation --
Transfers 249,738
Contingency ---
$ 3,949,774
FY 21-22 Expenditure Budget
Administration
Customer Account
Water System
Operations
Purchased Water
Wastewater
Operations
Debt Service
Performance
Agreements
Finance Department29
Unrestricted Fund Balance
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
$ (361,231)
59.03%59.70%49.46%
Things to Note:
•Currently no Fund Balance Policy for Utility Fund, but above General Fund target.
•Debt with covenant requirements re-financed April 2021.
•With Davenport & Company proposal, plan to use fund balance in FY22, then begin to add to fund balance in FY23 & FY24.
Storm
Water
Fund
Finance Department30
Finance Department31
Revenue Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
Transfer In $499,477
Use of Fund Balance -
Total Revenue $499,477
Stormwater Revenue
Transfer In
Finance Department32
Expenditure Summary
FY2020 Actual FY2021 Projected FY2022 Proposed
Administration
Street & Road Cleaning
Operations
Debt Retirement
Total
Stormwater Expenditures
Administration Street & Road Cleaning
Operations Debt Retirement
33
FY2022 BUDGET
Original Issue
Amount Series/Description Rates Maturity
Outstanding
Balance as of
June 30, 2021
Principal
Payment FY21-
22
Interest
Payment
FY21-22
Total Debt
Payment FY21-
22
General Fund
$ 2,228,408.87 2013 Carter Bank Refunding 2.05%11/1/2024 225,386.71 16,582.49 241,969.20
$ 702,000.00 Series 2016A VML/VACO Refunding 2.05%2/1/2027 69,000.00 8,774.00 77,774.00
$ 73,180.00 RCACP***2.46%9/30/2022 ---
$ 257,602.00 VML 2017 Equipment Lease Purchase 2.43%12/29/2024 36,315.98 3,926.95 40,242.93
$ 157,053.42 VML 2018 Knucklebook Lease Purchase 3.10%7/27/2025 22,051.99 3,079.27 25,131.26
$ 305,000.00 Refunding of Series 2006A VRA, 2021 Series 1.66%6/30/2027 45,000.00 13,885.73 58,885.73
$ 397,754.68 $ 46,248.44 $ 444,003.12
Utility Fund
$ 1,250,704.36 2003 VRLF Wolf Creek 3.3%*7/1/2024 78,657.93 8,825.58 87,483.51
$ 2,479,633.00 2004 VRLF Wolf Creek 3.1%*10/1/2026 144,989.73 25,407.93 170,397.66
$ 1,210,000.00 2006 VRLF Lindenwood 3.0%*3/1/2026 71,848.06 11,301.80 83,149.86
$ 294,515.72 2015 VRA/WVWA -Tinker Creek 2.35%9/1/2032 16,005.54 4,705.88 20,711.42
$ 1,786,000.00 2016B VML/VACO Refunding 2.05%8/1/2027 181,000.00 25,573.75 206,573.75
$ 488,639.00 VML 2017 Equipment Lease Purchase 2.43%12/29/2024 70,571.56 5,764.11 76,335.67
$ 1,225,000.00 Refunding of Series 2013, 2021 Series 1.66%6/30/2033 96,000.00 17,454.21 113,454.21
$ 4,429,000.00 New Money 2021 Series 1.66%6/30/2031 420,000.00 63,105.87 483,105.87
$ 1,079,072.82 $ 162,139.13 $ 1,241,211.95
Stormwater Fund
$ 242,703.00 2019 Street Sweeper Lease Purchase 3.02%4/19/2026 33,587.63 5,138.23 38,725.86
$ 33,587.63 $ 5,138.23 $ 38,725.86
*Interest rate negotiated down to 1.0%
Questions? Thank you!
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 15, 2021, AT 7:00 P.M., 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
WHEREAS, the Town Charter requires that a budget be adopted by July 1st for the new fiscal
year; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the proposed budget and is of the opinion that the Town
government can operate for the twelve-month period beginning July 1, 2021 to June
30, 2022, with the revenues and expenditures contained in the attached budget; and
WHEREAS, any funds appropriated in this budget to any Town department may be used as
participating funds in any Federal Aid Programs for like purposes, with the prior
approval of the Town Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, that
the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 be set forth herein.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance provides for the daily operation of the
department of law and the department of finance, and in an emergency.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance takes effect July 1, 2021.
This Ordinance adopted on motion made by _____________________ and seconded by
_____________________.
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
__________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Revenues Total All Funds
General Fund
Grant Fund
$8,032,258
384,800
Utility Fund
Capital Fund
4,513,595
835,000
Stormwater Fund 414,328
Total Revenues $14,179,981
Expenditures
General Fund: Town Council $114,788
Town Manager's Office 149,495
Human Resources 67,436
Legal Services 53,517
Treasurer/Finance Department 332,415
Police Department 2,440,931
Communications Services 450,440
Fire & EMS 2,268
Police/Animal Control 85,326
Public Works Administration 164,639
Maintenance/Highways/Streets/Bridges 920,617
Snow and Ice Removal 32,454
Traffic Signs and Street Light 112,770
Refuse Collection 463,331
Recycling 75,029
Building & Grounds 167,774
Health Department 25,020
Special Programs 155,848
WM Interdepartmental Functions 10,000
War Memorial 246,804
Vinton Veterans Monument 5,000
Swimming Pool/Parks 2,954
Senior Program 93,525
Town Museum 13,586
Planning & Zoning 393,423
Economic Development 20,000
Public Transportation 120,000
Vinton Business Center 2,765
Performance Agreements 104,008
Retiree Insurance 4,800
Travel & Training 0
Debt Service - General Fund 444,131
Transfers 757,164
Grant Fund:
Total Grant Fund $384,800
Utility Fund:
Total Utility Fund $4,513,595
Capital Fund:
Total Capital Fund $835,000
Stormwater Fund
Total Stormwater Fund $414,328
Total Combined Expenditures $14,179,981
Meeting Date
June 1, 2021
Department
Administration
Issue
Briefing on a Contract for Professional Legal Services between the Town of Vinton and Roanoke
County Commonwealth’s Attorney.
Summary
The Town of Vinton’s Contract for Professional Legal Services with the Roanoke County
Commonwealth’s Attorney will expire on June 30, 2021.
With the assistance of the Town Attorney, Staff has negotiated a new Contract with the
Commonwealth’s Attorney for a new two-year period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30,
2023 for a per annum amount of $13,517.00.
Attachments
Contract for Professional Legal Services
Recommendations
No action required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
BE IT KNOWN THAT this agreement is entered into by and between the Town of Vinton, Virginia
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Town") and Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Counsel").
Counsel hereby agrees to furnish the following services:
Representing the Town in the prosecution of criminal cases, including but not limited to traffic
infractions, misdemeanors, civil and mental hearings, as well as cases in Juvenile and Domestic
Relations Court, and in the Court of Appeals of Virginia on petitions for writ of error. Counsel will
also act as a legal advisor on criminal issues for the local law enforcement (Town of Vinton Police
Department).
The scope of this contract does not include litigation or proceedings arising out of or involving tort or
worker's compensation.
These legal services are to be provided under the immediate supervision of the Roanoke County
Commonwealth’s Attorney.
In consideration of services described herein above, the Town hereby agrees to pay the Counsel
$13,517 per annum to be used as follows:
1. Each of the seven (7) attorneys listed in Attachment A will receive a pay supplement of $69.00
per pay period. Based on 26 pay periods per year, this amounts to an annual supplement of
$1,931 each (including the employer portion of FICA tax at $5.27 per pay period).
2. Any amounts remaining, due to turnover in the office, may be used by Counsel for other office
expenses, related to Vinton cases.
Upon execution of the contract, the Town should mail a check in the amount of $13,517 to the County
of Roanoke, Finance Department, Attention Finance Director, PO Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018.
At least semi-annually, Counsel will provide a summary of cases handled by Counsel, showing a
breakdown of the cases handled on behalf of the Town of Vinton.
The County of Roanoke will include the pay supplement on the County payroll checks for the
attorneys listed on Attachment A. Any change in attorneys will require an amendment to Attachment
A, which will need to be signed by the County Director of Finance, in order to ensure the payroll
change is made. A copy of this amendment will be mailed to the Town of Vinton, Attention Town
Manager, 311 South Pollard Street, Vinton, VA 24179.
This contract is for a two year period only, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2023.
This contract may be renegotiated on a biennial basis. This contract should be renegotiated thirty days
before the beginning of the new fiscal year in order to insure the continuation of the payroll
supplement to the individual attorneys.
All records, reports, documents and other material delivered or transmitted to Counsel by Town shall
remain the property of Town, and shall be returned by Counsel to Town, at Counsel's expense, at
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termination or expiration of this contract. All records, reports, documents, pleadings, exhibits or other
material related to this contract and/or obtained or prepared by Counsel in connection with the
performance of the services contracted for herein shall become the property of the Town, and shall,
upon request, be returned by Counsel to Town, at termination or expiration of this contract.
The Town and Counsel acknowledge and agree that the Department of Justice has the right to review
all records, reports, worksheets or any other material of either party related to this contract. The Town
and Counsel further agree that they or either of them will furnish to the Department of Justice, upon
request, copies of any and all records, reports, worksheets, bills, statements or any other material of
Counsel or Town related to this contract.
Counsel agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Title VI and VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order
11246, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment
Assistance Act of 1974, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Act of 1975, and
counsel agrees to abide by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Counsel agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices, and will render services under this
contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation,
or disabilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of this _____day of
________________, 2021.
TOWN OF VINTON SIGNATURE:
____________________________ Title: Town Manager
Richard W. Peters, Jr.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ Title: Town Attorney
COUNSEL SIGNATURE:
_____________________________ Title: Commonwealth’s Attorney
Brian T. Holohan
ROANOKE COUNTY SIGNATURE:
______________________________ Title: Director of Finance and Management Services
Laurie Gearheart
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ATTACHMENT A
The following attorneys will receive a supplement of $69.00 per pay period for work performed for the
Town of Vinton, during their period of employment with the County of Roanoke, for the period of
time beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023.
Elizabeth Oates
Aaron T. Lavinder
Ashley E. Sweet
William Braxton
Nathaniel Griffith
Camille Turner Harvey
Molly Burke
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AMENDMENT TO ATTACHMENT A
Due to changes in personnel, the following individual will no longer receive a supplement of $69.00
per pay period, for providing services to the Town of Vinton:
___________________________________ ____________________________
Name of Attorney Effective date to stop supplement
Due to changes in personnel, the following individual will begin to receive a supplement of $69.00 per
pay period, for providing services to the Town of Vinton:
___________________________________ ____________________________
Name of Attorney Effective date to start supplement
Submitted By:
_________________________________ __________________
Commonwealth’s Attorney Date
Approved By:
_________________________________ __________________
Director of Finance Date
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Meeting Date
June 1, 2021
Department
Administration
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Performance
Agreement between the Town of Vinton, the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
(EDA) and Gish Mill Davii, LLC for the purpose of investing in public infrastructure and
incentivize the redevelopment of the historic Gish Mill property into a mixed-use commercial,
residential and retail development to be known as the Gish Mill Redevelopment Project
Summary
The Town of Vinton, in partnership with the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority,
has negotiated terms of a Performance Agreement with Gish Mill Davii, LLC. The agreement is
valued up to $910,000 over a ten year period, which is intended to incentivize the redevelopment
of the Gish Mill property for the benefit of encouraging the mixed-use commercial, residential and
retail development.
The Financial Terms of the Agreement include:
• A single lump sum payment at closing for public infrastructure, gateway and parking
improvements in the amount of $250,000
• Reimbursement of all Permitting and Utility Connection Fees paid to the Town by the
Company, not to exceed $40,000
• Reimbursement of all Building Permitting Fees paid to the County by the Company, not to
exceed $20,000
• Five equal payments of $80,000 each year in the initial 5 years (years 1-5) of the agreement
• Five equal payments of $40,000 each year in the last 5 years (yeas 6-10) of the agreement
• Providing a $468,500 Industrial Redevelopment Loan (IRF)
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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The Performance Terms of the Agreement include:
• A minimum investment of $2,700,000
• Creation and maintaining at least 37 new jobs for 10 years
• Generating and paying at least $40,000 annually in meals taxes to the Town for 10 years
• Repayment of the IRF loan in full to the Town
Council was briefed on the Performance Agreement at their meeting on May 18, 2021 and the
Roanoke County EDA unanimously approved the Performance Agreement at their meeting on
May 19, 2021
Attachments
Performance Agreement
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
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LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
This Performance Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this ___ day
of _________________, 2021, by, between, and among the Town of Vinton, Virginia, a
municipality in the Commonwealth of Virginia (the “Town”), the Economic Development
Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of
Virginia created under the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act (the
“Authority”), and Gish Mill Davii, LLC, a limited liability company validly organized and
existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the “Company”). Collectively,
the Town, Authority, and Company may be referred to herein as the “Parties.”
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Company has entered into a Contract of Sale with the Town of
Vinton dated April 8, 2020, to acquire certain real property, together with all improvements
thereon and all rights and appurtenances thereunto pertaining, located in the County of
Roanoke, Virginia, Parcels ID 060.11-04-22.00-0000 (350 Gus Nicks Blvd) and 060.11-04-
23.00-0000 (0 Gus Nicks Blvd), and located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, Parcel ID
3410617 (0 Brook St. NE); and commonly known as Gish Mill (collectively the “Property”);
and
WHEREAS, the Company intends to renovate the Property and lease to Tenants.
The Company, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, will be making a significant
Capital Investment, as hereinafter defined, in the Town, will be creating and maintaining
a significant number of New Jobs, as hereinafter defined, in the Town, and will be
collecting and remitting to the Town Meals Tax Revenue, as hereinafter defined (the
“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Authority recognize that the Company’s renovation
and leasing of the Property will promote economic development in the Town and provide
additional tax revenue, employment opportunities, and contribute to the vitality of the
area; and
WHEREAS, the Town is willing to provide funds to the Authority for the Authority
to provide a Local Economic Development Incentive Grant to the Company (the “Local
Grant”) for the purpose of inducing the Company to renovate the Property for use by
Tenants and Tenants’ customers, thereby directly and indirectly making a significant
Capital Investment in the Town, creating and maintaining a significant number of New
Jobs in the Town, and generating Meals Tax Revenue in the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development (the
“DHCD”) awarded to the Town of Vinton an Industrial Revitalization Fund grant
(“IRF Grant”) in the amount of $468,750 for ultimate use by the Company to renovate the
Property into the finished Project as described herein; and
WHEREAS, on _________________, 2021, the Town entered into an agreement
with the DHCD for an IRF Grant with the understanding that the Authority will act as a
pass-through entity for the IRF Grant in the form of a Loan to allow Company to undertake
and complete the Project on the Property; and
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WHEREAS, the Town is willing to provide the IRF Grant funds to the Authority for
the Authority to provide a Loan to the Company (the “IRF Loan”) as per terms of the Loan
Agreement for the purpose of the Company to renovate the Property for use by Tenants
and Tenants’ customers, thereby directly and indirectly making a significant Capital
Investment in the Town, creating and maintaining a significant number of New Jobs in the
Town, and generating Meals Tax Revenue in the Town; and
WHEREAS, as the Loan is repaid by the Company to the Authority, the Authority
will pay the funds to the Town so the Town may use the funds on future redevelopment
projects; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition, renovation, and development of the Property will
require a Capital Investment by the Company and its Tenants of at least $2,700,000,
inclusive of the Local Grant and IRF Loan provided pursuant to this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Company and its Tenants will create and maintain at least 37 full-
time equivalent New Jobs; and
WHEREAS, the stimulation of additional tax revenue and economic activity to be
generated by the Capital Investment, New Jobs and Meals Tax Revenue constitute valid
public purposes for the expenditure of public funds and is the animating purpose for the
Local Grant and the IRF Loan:
WITNESSETH:
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual
benefits, promises, and undertakings of the parties to this Agreement as set forth below,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the Parties do covenant and agree as follows:
I. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following
definitions, unless the context or manifest purpose of this Agreement indicate otherwise:
Capital Investment means an expenditure by the Company, directly or indirectly
through its Tenants, in an amount not less than $2,700,000 for the renovation of the
Property, including engineering, architectural, developer and legal fees, building
construction costs, and furniture, fixtures and equipment, all of which must be incurred
and paid no later than the Capital Investment Performance Date.
Lease means the lease of at least 33% of the leasable space within the building
located on the Property to one or more Tenants of the Company, which must be under
lease no later than the Leased Premises Performance Date.
Maintain means that the New Jobs created pursuant to this Agreement with the
assistance of the Local Grant and IRF Loan will continue without interruption from the Job
Creation Performance Date through the Job Maintenance Performance Date.
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New Jobs means new permanent full-time equivalent employment of an indefinite
duration at the Property for which the Company or its Tenant pays an average hourly
wage of at least $10.00. Each New Job must require a minimum of either (i) 35 hours per
week of an employee’s time for the Tenant’s normal year, which “normal year” must
consist of at least 48 weeks, or (ii) 1,680 hours per year. Part-time positions may be
aggregated to equal a full-time equivalent position. Seasonal or temporary positions with
construction contractors, vendors, suppliers, and similar multiplier or spin-off jobs shall
not qualify as New Jobs. All New Jobs must be created no later than the Job Creation
Performance Date and maintained through the Job Maintenance Performance Date.
Meals Tax Revenue means the annual amount of tax revenue collected by the
Town of Vinton on meals purchased from the Company and/or its Tenants under Article
V, Tax on Prepared Food and Beverages, of Chapter 86 of the Vinton Town Code, as
amended.
Performance Date means, for each respective Target, the following:
a. Capital Investment Performance Date – the date on which Company or any of
its Tenants makes its first taxable sale of food and/or beverages (the “Opening
Date”), which date shall be no later than December, 31, 2022,
b. Leased Premises Performance Date – the Opening Date, which date shall be
no later than December, 31, 2022,
c. Job Creation Performance Date – the Opening Date, which date shall be no
later than December, 31, 2022,
d. Job Maintenance Performance Date – that date which is ten (10) years after
the Opening Date, which date shall be no later than December, 31, 2032, and
e. Meals Tax Revenue Performance Date – that date which is ten (10) years after
the Opening Date, which date shall be no later than December, 31, 2032.
If the Town deems that good faith and reasonable efforts have been made and are
being made by the Company and its Tenants to achieve the Target(s) by the respective
Performance Date, the Town may, in its sole discretion, extend any or all of the
Performance Dates by up to 12 months. If any Performance Date is extended, the Town
shall send written notice of the extension to the Authority and the Company and the date
to which any Performance Date has been extended shall become the new “Performance
Date” for the Target that is the subject of the extended Performance Date.
Target means the Company’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement to: (i) make,
directly or indirectly through its Tenants, Capital Investments in the Property of at least
$2,700,000; (ii) lease at least 33% of leasable space within the building located on the
Property to Tenants; (iii) create, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, at least 37 New
Jobs at the Property; (iv) maintain, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, at least 37
New Jobs at the Property; and (v) annually collect and remit to the Town a minimum of
$40,000 in Meals Tax Revenue from the Property, all as of the respective Performance
Dates.
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Tenants mean the entity or entities that lease all or portions of the Property, make
Capital Investments in the Property, create and Maintain New Jobs at the Property, and
collect and remit to the Town Meals Tax Revenue from the Property. The Company shall
be credited for any Capital Investment at the Property made by Tenants as of the Capital
Investment Performance Date, any New Jobs at the Property created by Tenants as of
the Job Creation Performance Date, any New Jobs Maintained at the Property by Tenants
as of the Job Maintenance Performance Date, and any Meals Tax Revenue collected by
Tenants at the Property and remitted to the Town by the Meals Tax Revenue Performance
Date.
Year, for the purposes of this Agreement, means any 12 month period
commencing on the Opening Date, or anniversary of the Opening Date.
II. Targets.
The Company will, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, make a Capital
Investment of not less than $2,700,000 in the Property by the Capital Investment
Performance Date. The development must be undertaken pursuant to plan presented to
and approved by the Town, provided that such approval by the Town shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
The Company will Lease at least 33% of the leasable space within the building
located on the Property to Tenants by the Leased Premises Performance Date.
The Company will, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, create 37 New Jobs
at the Property by the Job Creation Performance Date.
The Company will, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, maintain 37 Jobs at
the Property from the Job Creation Performance Date through the Job Maintenance
Performance Date. On each anniversary of the Job Creation Performance Date, until the
Job Maintenance Performance Date, the Company will annually report to the Town and
the Authority whether it has continued to Maintain, directly or indirectly through its
Tenants, 37 New Jobs at the Property.
The Company will, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, collect from the
Property and remit to the Town a minimum of $40,000 annually in Meals Tax Revenue.
Annual Local Grant payments under Section III of this Agreement will be reduced by the
difference between $40,000 and the amount of Meals Tax Revenue actually collected
and remitted in any Year. For example, if the Company, directly or indirectly through its
Tenants, collects and remits $35,000 in Meals Tax Revenue in any Year, then its next
ensuing annual Local Grant payment will be reduced by $5,000 .
III. Local Grant.
The Local Grant will be paid by the Authority to the Company in multiple
installments as an inducement to the Company to achieve and Maintain the Targets. The
Town will provide the funds to the Authority for the purpose of making the Local Grant as
set forth herein. The Company shall use the Local Grant proceeds only for expenses
directly related to achieving and Maintaining the Targets, and for no other purpose. The
maximum amount of the Local Grant shall be $910,000.
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Upon receipt of the Local Grant proceeds from the Town, the Authority shall
disburse the Grant proceeds in multiple payments to the Company as follows:
A. Payment at Closing: At the time the Town and Company close on the
conveyance of the Property under the April 8, 2020 Contract of Sale, the Town will pay to
the Authority and the Authority will pay to the Company a single lump sum grant for public
infrastructure and parking improvements in the amount of $250,000.
B. Payment Upon Tenant Opening: When the Property’s first Tenant opens for
business, the Town will pay to the Authority and the Authority will pay to the Company a
grant equal to the amount of all the Permitting and Utility Connection Fees paid to the
Town by the Company and/or its Tenants, which grant amount will not exceed $40,000;
and the Town will pay to the Authority and the Authority will pay to the Company a grant
equal to the amount of Building Permitting Fees paid to the County by the Company
and/or its Tenants, which grant amount will not exceed $20,000. The total amount granted
to Company for permitting and connections fees shall not exceed $60,000.
C. Annual Payments: (i) Commencing one (1) Year after the Opening Date
and continuing for four consecutive years thereafter, the Town will pay to the Authority
and the Authority will pay to the Company four equal installments from the Local Grant
proceeds, each in the amount of $80,000; and (ii) Commencing six (6) Years after the
Opening Date and continuing for four consecutive years thereafter, the Town will pay to
the Authority and the Authority will pay to the Company four equal installments from the
Local Grant proceeds, each in the amount of $40,000, provided the Company has
delivered to the Town and the Authority notice and evidence satisfactory of the
Company’s achieving and Maintaining the Targets as follows:
a. On or before the Opening Date, the Company shall provide notice and
evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority of the amount of
Capital Investment that it has made at the Property, either directly or indirectly
through its Tenants.
b. On or before the Opening Date, the Company shall provide notice and
evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority of the Leases that
have been executed for the Property, including the aggregate percentage of the
Property that is under Lease, the Tenants under the Leases, and the durations of
the Leases.
c. On or before the Opening Date, the Company shall provide notice and
evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority of the number of
New Jobs that it has created at the Property, either directly or indirectly through its
Tenants.
d. On or before each anniversary of the Opening Date, until the Job
Maintenance Performance Date, the Company shall provide notice and evidence
reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority that it has, either directly or
indirectly through its Tenants, Maintained 37 New Jobs at the Property from the
Job Creation Performance Date through the date of the notice and evidence.
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e. On or before each anniversary of the Opening Date, until the Meals Tax
Revenue Performance Date, the Company shall provide notice and evidence
reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority of the amount of Meals Tax
Revenue it has collected from the Property and remitted to the Town, either directly
or indirectly through its Tenants.
f. All of the foregoing evidence will be subject to verification by the Town and
the Authority, and the Town and Authority reserve the right to request additional
information from the Company as necessary for such verification. The Company
will be solely responsible for obtaining from Tenants and delivering to the Town
and Authority any and all information needed to verify the Targets.
Within 30 days of its receipt of any of the foregoing Local Grant proceeds from the
Town, the Authority will disburse such Local Grant proceeds to the Company.
The Company shall forfeit future payments from the Local Grant if, at any time, it:
(i) fails to timely achieve any Target required under this Agreement by the respective
Performance Date; (ii) fails to timely provide the Town and Authority with notice and
evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority that demonstrates that
the Company has, directly or indirectly through its Tenants, achieved and Maintained the
Targets as of the respective Performance Date; (iii) transfers or conveys, or attempts to
transfer or convey, fee simple ownership of all or any portion of the Property to any entity
without the prior consent of the Town and the Authority; or (iv) breaches any other
provision of this Agreement which breach is not cured within thirty (30) days of written
notice of such breach to the Company from either the Town or the Authority.
IV. IRF Loan.
Upon receipt of the proceeds of the IRF Grant, the Town will provide the IRF Grant
funds to the Authority and the Authority will loan those funds to the Company pursuant to
the IRF Loan. The Town is responsible for undertaking any budgetary, appropriation, or
other necessary financial or legal actions to effect this transfer.
Upon closing of the transfer of the proceeds of the IRF Loan to the Company, the
Authority and the Town shall execute and record a Restriction Agreement and a Deed of
Trust on the Subject Property in substantially the form attached hereto in the documents
entitled “Restriction Agreement” and “Deed of Trust.” The Company shall cooperate as
needed in the preparation, execution and recording of the foregoing documents; provided,
however, the Town shall bear the expense of recording.
Terms of the IRF Loan are subject to the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note
among the Town, the Authority and the Company. In the event the Company defaults on
its obligations under the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note, the Authority will, in
consultation with the Town, give notice to the Company of its repayment obligations. In
the event that the Company is unwilling or unable to repay its obligations and upon
request of the Authority, the Town will provide legal counsel to the Authority and all
attorney’s fees and costs of collection, for the purpose of enforcing the Loan Agreement
and Promissory Note. Further, the Town agrees to reimburse the Authority for its costs
in any action and any expenses caused to enforce the Loan Agreement.
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In the event the Company defaults on its obligations under the Restriction
Agreement such that Section 3 of the Restriction Agreement is triggered, the Authority
will, in consultation with the Town and DHCD, promptly calculate the Company’s liability
and give notice to the Company of its accelerated repayment obligations. In the event
that the Company is unwilling or unable to repay its obligations and upon request of the
Authority, the Town will provide legal counsel to the Authority and all attorney’s fees and
costs of collection, for the purpose of enforcing the Restriction Agreement in accordance
with Section 3 thereof. Further, the Town agrees to reimburse the Authority for its costs
in any action and any expenses caused by DHCD’s effort to enforce the Restriction
Agreement.
Any amount the Town is required to pay for attorney’s fees and costs on behalf of
the Authority under either of the preceding paragraphs shall be for the Company’s
account, and the Company shall pay such amount to the Town upon written demand. The
Company shall indemnify and hold the Town harmless for all such amounts.
Any material breach of the Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, Restriction
Agreement, and/or Deed of Trust will constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
Nothing herein will limit the Town’s or Authority’s ability to enforce all other
available rights and remedies it may have at law or in equity in the event the Company
defaults on any of its obligations under any of the aforementioned transaction documents,
including without limitation the right to foreclose on the Deed of Trust and/or demand
payment under any unconditional guaranty.
V. Reporting.
The Company shall annually provide, at the Company’s expense, detailed
verification reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority of the Company’s
progress on the Targets. For the purposes of verifying the accuracy of reports, and for no
other purpose, the Company hereby waives its protections under Section 58.1-3 of the
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and authorizes the Commissioner of the Revenue
for Roanoke County, Virginia, to provide verification to the Town and the Authority from
her records; provided, however, that such disclosure shall not waive the protections of §
58.1-3 as to any other person, nor authorize the Town or the Authority to disclose such
information to any other person. The Company will be solely responsible for obtaining
and providing detailed verification reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Authority
of Capital Investment made by Tenants to be credited towards the Company’s Capital
Investment obligation and New Jobs created and Maintained by Tenants to be credited
towards the Company’s New Jobs obligation
VI. Repayment; Forfeiture.
The Company will forfeit future annual Local Grant payments referenced in Section
III if it fails to Maintain the required number of New Jobs from the Job Creation
Performance Date through the Job Maintenance Performance Date. The Company’s
failure to Maintain the required number of New Jobs shall not require the repayment of
prior Local Grant payments. The Company’s failure to collect and remit to the Town a
minimum of $40,000 in Meals Tax Revenue annually will result in an equal reduction in
the amount of annual Local Grant payments.
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VII. Notices.
Any notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given
in writing, and shall be deemed to be received upon receipt or refusal after mailing of
same in the United States by First-Class U.S. Mail, certified, postage prepaid, or by
customary commercial overnight courier (refusal shall mean return of certified mail or
overnight courier package not accepted by addressee):
GISH MILL DAVII, LLC.
120 Campbell Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
SPIGLE, MASSEY & CLAY, PLC
8166 Roanoke Road
Fincastle, VA 24090
Attn: David Spigle
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA
5204 Bernard Drive
Room 421
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
ROANOKE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE
5204 Bernard Drive
Fourth Floor
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Attn: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney
If to the County, to:
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
311 Pollard Street
Vinton, Virginia 24179
Attn: Richard W. Peters, Jr., Town Manager
With a copy to:
TOWN ATTORNEY
Guynn, Waddell, Carroll & Lockaby, P.C.
415 South College Avenue
Salem, Virginia 24153
The addresses set forth in this section only may be amended by sending written notice to
all other parties of a change of address, without need of signed amendment to this
Agreement.
VIII. Miscellaneous.
Indemnity. The Company agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the Authority, the
Town, and their officers, directors, and employees, free and harmless for and from any
and all claims, causes of action, damages or any liability of any type, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees, on account of any claims by or any injury or damage to any persons or
property growing out of or directly or indirectly resulting or arising in any way out of any
actions, omissions or activities of the Company or its agents, employees or
representatives arising out of or connected in any way to any of the matters involved in
this Agreement or its performance, including without limitation the Company’s
performance or failure to perform under the Loan Agreement, Promissory Note,
Restriction Agreement, and/or Deed of Trust.
Integration. This Agreement, including the documents referenced herein,
constitutes the full and complete understanding of the Parties respecting its subject
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matter, and any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written or oral,
are hereby merged into and superseded by the provisions of this Agreement. This
Agreement may only be amended or supplemented by a subsequent writing of equal
dignity except where expressly set forth herein. This Agreement may not be assigned by
a Party without the prior written consent of the other Parties.
No covenants of officials. No covenant, agreement or obligation contained in this
Agreement shall be deemed to be a covenant, agreement or obligation of any present or
future director, officer, employee or agent of the Authority or the Town in his or her
individual capacity, and neither Town officials nor the directors of the Authority nor any
officer, employee or agent thereof executing this Agreement or any related instrument
shall be liable personally on this Agreement or such instrument or be subject to any
personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution and delivery thereof. No
director, officer, employee or agent of the Authority or the Town shall incur any personal
liability with respect to any other action taken by him or her pursuant to this Agreement
or the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act or any of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby, provided he acts in good faith.
Not a pledge of full faith and credit. Any obligation of the Town to pay, set aside,
or otherwise appropriate funds for performance of this Agreement shall be construed to
be subject to appropriation, and shall not be construed to be in derogation of Article VII §
10 of the Virginia Constitution. THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT ARE NOT GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY BUT ARE
LIMITED OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES AND RECEIPTS
DERIVED BY THE AUTHORITY FROM THE TOWN PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT. THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY AND THE TOWN
HEREUNDER SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE A DEBT OR A PLEDGE OF
THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OR ANY
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF, INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY AND THE
TOWN.
Rule of construction for dates. If any action is required to be performed, or if any
notice, consent or other communication is given, on a day that is a Saturday or Sunday
or a legal holiday in the Commonwealth of Virginia, such performance shall be deemed
to be required, and such notice, consent or other communication shall be deemed to be
given, on the first business day following such Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Unless
otherwise specified herein, all references in this Agreement to a “day” or “days” shall refer
to calendar days and not business days.
Choice of law; Forum Selection. This Agreement shall be construed according to
the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to its principles of conflicts of
laws. The Parties consent to exclusive venue and jurisdiction in any state court of
competent jurisdiction in Roanoke County, Virginia or the United States District Court for
the Western District of Virginia, Roanoke Division.
Attorneys’ fees. The Parties agree that, except as specifically provided in this
Agreement, if any Party pursues legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the
American Rule shall apply and each Party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and expert
costs and no fee shifting shall occur.
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Drafter & Severability. This Agreement has been jointly drafted by the Parties, and
is to be construed as jointly drafted and not be construed against any of the Parties as
the drafter. This Agreement is severable, and if any provision is found to be invalid by any
court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall survive. The section and paragraph
headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not modify or
restrict any provisions hereof and shall not be used to construe any provisions of this
Agreement.
Covenant of Authority. All Parties warrant that the signatories below have full
authority, and have undertaken such legal actions as may be necessary to ensure such
authority, to bind the entities of which they are representatives to the full extent permitted
by law. Company agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, it shall not allow its
existence to lapse or its authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of
Virginia to be revoked or cancelled at any time. This Agreement may be executed by
facsimile, electronic or original signature of the parties and in counterparts which,
assuming no modification or alteration, shall constitute an original and when taken
together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of all obligations set forth herein for
which a time is stated.
Waiver. The failure of any Party to this Agreement to insist upon strict compliance
with any term herein shall not be construed to be a waiver of that requirement.
No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is
intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person, other than the Parties hereto
and, subject to the restrictions on assignment herein contained, their respective
successors and assigns.
Assignment of Agreement. Any obligation under this Agreement may be assigned
to a third party with the prior written consent of all Parties and upon such terms as may
be set forth in such consents. Any such assignment, however, shall not relieve the
Company from any of its obligations under this Agreement.
Town Attorney approval. This Agreement has been approved as to form by the
Town Attorney of the Town of Vinton, Virginia. Any amendment that is not approved as
to form by the Town Attorney is void and of no force and effect.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each
of which shall be construed to be an original and production of all of which shall not be
necessary to prove the contents of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, see the following signatures, of even date herewith:
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA:
Richard W. Peters, Jr.
Town Manager
Approved as to legal form:
Jeremy E. Carroll
Town Attorney
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Stephen A. Musselwhite
Chairman
Approved as to legal form:
____________________________
Peter S. Lubeck
Roanoke County Attorney, as Counsel for the EDA
GISH MILL DAVII, LLC
By: David P. Hill, Partner
_________________________________
By: David B. Trinkle, Partner
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RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 1, 2021, AT 7:00 P.M., 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
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, the Vinton Town Council authorized a Contract of Sale with Gish
Mill Davii, LLC., to acquire the historic Gish Mill property located in the Town of
Vinton and has submitted plans to redevelop the property into a mixed-use
commercial, residential and retail development to be known as the Gish Mill
Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, Gish Mill Davii LLC., has agreed to improve the Mill (Tax Map ID: 060.11-04-
00.00 and 060.11-04-23.00) at an anticipated investment of $2,700,000 for the
purpose of developing approximately 14,000 square feet of move-in ready leasable
space suitable for a restaurant, commercial storefront and residential; and
WHEREAS, Gish Mill Davii, LLC., has reached terms for a lease with its first tenant that has
submitted plans to open a full-service restaurant; and
WHEREAS, Gish Mill Davii, LLC., has agreed to improve the parking lot with landscaping,
lighting and a new asphalt surface for the purpose of providing dedicated parking for
the Gish Mill Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, Gish Mill Davii, LLC., will invest a minimum of $2,700,000 towards the property
redevelopment and is anticipated to generate new and increased tax revenues for the
Town of Vinton and Roanoke County in excess of $165,000 annually and generate at
least 37 full-time equivalent (FTE) employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, during the negotiations and discussions between Town staff, representatives of
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority and the Town Attorney, a
Performance Agreement was negotiated to provide Gish Mill Davii, LLC., with an
Economic Development Incentive Grant to encourage the project development not to
exceed $910,000 over a 10-year term; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Vinton to provide funding assistance to the
Town in the amount of $220,000, that will be paid in annual installments over a five
(5) year period and with the annual payments being based on the total net tax
revenue generated by Roanoke County and permitting fees generated as a result of
the Gish Mill redevelopment project; and
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WHEREAS, the Town has secured $250,000 from the Department of Historic Resources for
stabilization of the historic structure; and
WHEREAS, the Town has secured a grant from the Department of Housing and Community
Development in the amount of $468,750 through the Industrial Revitalization Fund
that will be issued to Gish Mill Davii, LLC., in the form of a loan; and
WHEREAS, Town staff recommends that said Performance Agreement between the Town,
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority and Gish Mill Davii, LLC., be
executed to formalize said agreement between the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Performance Agreement 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
to deliver the Performance Agreement and any other necessary documents in furtherance of
the same.
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
June 1, 2021
Department
Administration
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Town and Roanoke County for support from Roanoke County for the
Gish Mill Redevelopment Project
Summary
Roanoke County has agreed to a funding agreement in the form of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to reimburse the Town for a portion of the Incentive Grant for Gish Mill in
the amount of $40,000, which is to be paid in annual installments over a five (5) year period. The
installments will be based on the net revenue that the County expects to generate as a result of the
redevelopment project. The MOU will also reimburse up to $20,000 of building permit fees paid
to the County.
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the MOU at their meeting on
May 11, 2021 and Council was briefed on the MOU at their May 18, 2021 meeting.
Attachments
Memorandum of Understanding
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, JUNE 1, 2021, AT 7:00 P.M., 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
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton and the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
have agreed to terms with Gish Mill Davii, LLC. for an Economic Development
Incentive Grant for the Gish Mill Redevelopment Project valued up to $910,000
over a 10-year term to assist with rehabilitation of the historic Gish Mill property;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton has requested financial support from Roanoke County in the
amount of $200,000 to offset a portion of the Economic Development Incentive
Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors authorized the County Administrator to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Vinton to provide an
economic development incentive grant in an amount equal to five (5) years of net
new tax revenue generated by the project to be reimbursed to the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton has requested an amount equal to the total Permitting Fees up
to $20,000 in the initial year of development paid to Roanoke County by the
developer to offset a portion of the Economic Development Incentive Grant; and
WHEREAS, the total amount of the grant shall not exceed $40,000 annually and shall not exceed
$220,000 over the term of the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The 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 the Memorandum of Understanding and any other necessary documents in
furtherance of the same.
This Resolution adopted on motion made by Council Member _____________ and seconded by
Council Member ________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
2
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
June 1, 2021
Department
Human Resources
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution approving the Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Summary
At the direction of Town Council, administration has developed a draft Paid Time Off (PTO)
Policy to replace the Town’s existing Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Policy. The draft plan has
been presented to Town employees and each were given three options to choose to transition from
our current leave plan to the new PTO plan.
Each of the three options provided to staff will permit administration to meet the objectives as set
by Town Council to transition to a PTO plan, while preserving to the extent possible, the
employee’s tenure and service with the Town within the new paid leave plan.
Upon Council Approval, the new PTO Policy will take effect June 1, 2021 and payouts to eligible
employees would take place on June 10, 2021.
The Town Attorney is reviewing the revisions to the final PTO Policy and staff will provide
the same to Council on Tuesday morning.
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, JUNE 1, 2021, AT 7:00 P.M., 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
WHEREAS, at the direction of Town Council, administration has developed a Paid Time Off
(PTO) Policy to replace the Town’s existing Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Policy has been presented to Town employees and each were provided three
options to transition from the current leave plan to the new PTO plan that allowed
administration to meet the objectives as set by Town Council, while preserving to
the extent possible, the employee’s tenure and service with the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Vinton Town Council was briefed on the draft of the PTO Policy at its
meeting on May 18, 2021; and
WHEREAS, upon Council approval, the PTO Policy will take effect June 1, 2021 and payouts
to eligible employees will take place on June 10, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve
the Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy to become effective June 1, 2021 and said Policy supersedes and
replaced all leave policies in the Town of Vinton Employee Handbook effective October 1, 2020
adopted by Council on August 18, 2020.
This Resolution adopted on motion made by ____________________, seconded by
___________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
____________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
June 1, 2021
Department
Administration
Issue
Consider a motion to move the time of the Regular Council meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
of every month to 6:00 p.m.
Summary
Members of Town Council have expressed a willingness to adjust the meeting time for Town
Council Meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. effective July 6th.
This time adjustment is to coincide with Town Council Meetings returning to being held in-person
in the Town Council Chambers located at the Vinton Municipal Building. In addition, Town
Council Meetings will be streamed live on Facebook and will be recorded and available for on-
demand playback from the Town of Vinton’s website.
Attachments
None
Recommendations
Motion to approve time change
Town Council
Agenda Summary