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Home My WebLink About2/6/2024 - Regular1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, February 6, 2024 AGENDA Consideration of: A.6:00 p.m.-ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM AND CITIZEN GUIDELINES B.MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG C.COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/COUNCIL ACTIVITIES D.REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS E.CONSENT AGENDA 1.Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024 F.AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1.William Byrd High School Football Team Proclamation 2.Recognition for Police Department – Jeff Ramsey 3.Employee of The Year Recognitions 2023 – Donna Collins 4.Dogwood Festival Parade Update – Jefferson Teass, Vinton Dogwood Festival President G.CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda H. BRIEFINGS 1. Annual Police Department Report – Deputy Chief Lawless Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Michael W. Stovall, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles, Council Member Sabrina M. McCarty, Council Member Laurie J. Mullins, Council Member 311 South Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540)983-0607 2 I.REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 1.Community Development Committee – Nathan McClung 2.Public Works Committee – Cody Sexton 3.Finance Committee – Andrew Keen a.Consider approval of Financial Statements for October 31, 2023, and November 30, 2023. II.TOWN ATTORNEY III.TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS IV.COUNCIL AND MAYOR V.ADJOURNMENT NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: February 12, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Annex February 14, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. – Community Development Committee Meeting – TOV Annex February 20, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers 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 February 6, 2024 Department Town Clerk Issue Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024 Attachments January 16, 2024 minutes Recommendations Motion to approve minutes Town Council Agenda Summary 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Michael W. Stovall, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles Sabrina McCarty Laurie J. Mullins STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk/Administrative Manager Andrew Keen, Finance Director/Treasurer Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Mullins, Vice Mayor Stovall, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence Council Member Liles led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Under upcoming community events/ announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty encouraged everyone to visit the many restaurants and entertainment venues in the community and to follow the Town’s social media and website for more information. Council Member Mullins announced the following Council activities: November 30 – Council Member Luncheon; December 11 – Council Members Liles, Mullins, Vice Mayor attended the Virginia Municipal League Luncheon; December 11 – Stovall attended the Finance Committee meeting; December 12 – All members of Council attended Center; December 12 – All members of Council attended the Town Santa Crawl; December 14 – the Public Works Committee meeting; December 14 – Mayor Grose attended the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission meeting; December 14 – Vice Mayor Stovall Transportation Planning Organization meeting; 2 Town Council get together at Pollard 107 South; All members of Council met separately with Town Manager Peters and Mayor Grose during the first Improvement Projects for the fiscal year 2025 Budget; January 8 – Vice Mayor Stovall and Mayor Grose attended the Finance Committee meeting; and January 10 – Council Members McCarty and Committee meeting. Under requests to postpone, add to, or change the order of the agenda items, Mayor Grose and Town Manager Peters requested to postpone the Employees of the Year 2023 Recognitions under Agenda Item F, 1 to a later date d employees having to work overtime because of the snow. Council Member Mullins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. December 5, 2023; approved Resolution No. 2578 to appropriate $610.60 for the sale of scrap metal; approved Resolution No. 2579 to appropriate a $500 donation from the AMVETS group. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Council Member Liles read a proclamation in recognition of Edwards, for his outstanding support for the Town of Vinton. Mr. Edwards expressed his appreciation towards the Town. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Jeremy Holmes, Executive Director with Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission gave an update to Council. Mr. Holmes reviewed a PowerPoint that will be at the Town Clerk’ record. The Roanoke Valley- Commission aims to develop and deliver programs and plans that assist the citizens, businesses, and localities. Mr. Holmes commented on the work that the commission does for the communities. Mayor Grose expressed appreciation towards Mr. Holmes and the Regional Commission. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Chris Sayre First Aid Crew, reviewed a PowerPoint that will be available at the Town Clerk’s office as part of the 3 brought in about 25 members since September. Mr. Sayre expressed appreciation towards public works and the police department work. Mr. Sayre expressed condolences over the loss of life members who passed this year. Vice Mayor Stovall commented on the criteria candidates need to meet to be a part of the Vinton First Aid Crew. Mayor Grose membership process. Mayor Grose read an article on Aubrey Vaughan during this week. Under awards, introductions, presentations, and proclamations, Randy Layman, Vinton Historical Society President gave an update on the Vinton Historical Society. Mr. Layman commented on the reach that the Historical Society has had with social media. involved with the Hotel Roanoke Tree Ceremony. Mr. Layman commented on the lift and where they are at. Vice Mayor Stovall finances. Council expressed appreciati the Historical Society. Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing Manager to execute all documents necessary for the purchase of two (2) parcels of property located Vinton, Virginia and identified as Tax ID# 060.15- 02-15.00-0000 and 060.15-02-24.00-0000. Town Manager Peters gave a brief description of the project that dates back to 2018 when the Town was considering areas at About a year ago, one of the property owners of nine of those properties was seeking to sell. Upon the Town acquiring those properties, not any plans for new buildings to be constructed. The property will be made part of the greenway. Council Member Liles approve the Resolution authorizing necessary for the purchase of two (2) parcels of property located on Glade Road and Cedar Ave in the Town of Vinton, Virginia and identified as Tax ID# 060.15-02-15.00-0000 and 060.15-02-24.00- 0000; the motion was seconded by Council Approval of Resolution No. 2580 authorizing the documents necessary for the purchase of two (2) parcels of property located on Glade Road and Cedar Ave in the Town of Vinton, Virginia and identified as Tax ID# 060.15-02-15.00-0000 and 060.15-02-24.00-0000. 4 vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Under appointments to boards and commissions, there was a motion to re-appoint Authority to new four- February 3, 2024, and ending February 3, 2028, and Motion to appoint Josh Mullen as an alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals to a three-year term beginning February 1, 2024, and ending February 15, 2026 Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to appoint Josh and ending February 15, 2026, and to re-appoint Council Member McCarty as an alternate member and Richard W. Peters as a full member to the Authority to new four- February 3, 2024, and ending February 3, 2028; the motion was seconded by Liles. appointment for Josh Mullen will be brought to the Circuit Court for approval. Board and Zoning Appeals for a term beginning February 1, 2024, a 2026; Re-appointed Council Member McCarty as an alternate member and Richard W. Peters as a full member to Regional Industrial Facility Authority to new four- ending February 3, 2028. Town Manager Peters expressed appreciation to the public works staff for their hard work with the snowfall. Due to the cold weather, the Town offices will have a delay in opening morning. The Town offices will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Trash will same schedule but will be delayed a little. Mayor Grose and Council Members expressed appreciation for the Town for the playground at the Vinton Baptist Church and public works department for their hard work. They expressed how happy they were seeing everyone downtown and enjoying themselves. Mayor Grose thanked council members and staff for the one-on-one meetings budget. Mayor Grose Shepherd on her appointment to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. expressed condolences for Penny Bayer who 5 Council Member Mullins made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. The meeting was adjourned at Meeting adjourned APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Council Issue Proclamation – William Byrd High School Football Team Summary William Byrd High School Football Team, the Terriers celebrate their outstanding 2023 football season. Attachment Proclamation Recommendations Present Proclamation Town Council Agenda Summary PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, team sports are an important part of the curriculum at schools in Roanoke County, teaching cooperation, sportsmanship, and athletic skill; and WHEREAS, the WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM finished their season as AAA State Semi-finalist with an outstanding overall record of 12 wins and 2 losses; and WHEREAS, the WILLIAM BYRD TERRIERS won the Blue Ridge District Championship and the first regional championship in school history, the 2023 Region 3D Championships; and WHEREAS, the TERRIERS football coach Brad Lutz, who has been head coach of Byrd’s football program for five years, was named Region 3D Coach of the Year; and WHEREAS, 2023 has been one of the best seasons for the Team in years. NOW, THEREFORE, Mayor and Council on behalf of the Town of Vinton and all our citizens, do hereby extend sincere congratulations to the members of the WILLIAM BRYD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM: Dexter Gaines, B.J Cheatwood, John Kiker, Doniven Davis, Israel Hairston, Brayden Andrews, Dominic Dulak, Bricen Lancaster, Walter Barrows, Maurice Burnette, Jahdai English, Jerett Shepherd, Cyrus Adams, Jonathan Rosser, Ethan Haston, Lane Shoemaker, Brady Reachy, Cooper Minnix, Elliott Gaines, Blake Anderson, Braedon Young, Landon Martin, Aidan Kelly, Jalen Toler, Cannin Lutz, Ian Vest, Tate Kotz, Jamez Toler, Justyn Rozenboom, Thomas Purcell, Nick Bustamante, Camden West, George Slusser, Greg Stiltner, Julian Pantoja, Hayden Lish, Jhaquin Johnson, Graylen Castleberry, Gabe Dixon, Ben Waid, Evan Tabor, Carson Bivens, Jackson McCoy, Titus Beatty, Tyler Harris, Lee Doss, Connor Whitehead, Camden Thepsimuong, Josh Stores, Jesse Smith, and best wishes to the student managers Luke Richardson and Dyllan Shepherd, and the coaches and the school in their 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 6th day of February 2024. _____________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Police Issue Recognition Summary Jeff Ramsey, a Vinton Resident is recognizing the Police Department for their kindness. Attachments None Recommendations No Action Required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Human Resources/Risk Management Issue Recognition of 2023 Employees of the Year Summary In November of 2016, the Town established an Employee of the Year Program. The purpose of the Program is to recognize employees who have served the Town of Vinton in an exceptional manner, by exemplifying outstanding service through his or her work and have exhibited a positive and supportive attitude. These employees were recognized at the Employee Holiday Luncheon in December as Employees of the Year. •Employee of the Year Police Department o Winner – Sgt. Brandon Alterio o Runner-Up – Lt. Scott Hurt •Employee of the Year Public Works Department o Winner - PC Crimmins o Runner-Up – William ‘Banks’ Bradford Sr •Employee of the Year Administrative Department o Winner -Tobbie Russeau o Runner- Up-Tiffany Stewart Attachments None Recommendations Recognize Employees Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Administration Issue Dogwood Festival Parade Update Summary Jefferson Teass, Vinton Dogwood Festival President will provide an update on the parade. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Police Issue Vinton Police Department Annual Report Summary Deputy Chief Lawless will present the Annual report for the Department Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT JANUARY-DECEMBER ANNUAL REPORT Presented by: Deputy Chief Tim Lawless20 2 3 Administration Accreditation increases the law enforcement agency’s ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services to the community it serves. Accreditation VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT The Vinton Police Department received initial accreditation by VLEPSC in September 2002 The agency was re -accredited in September 2006,2010,2014,and 2018 Our agency received its 5th re-accreditation on August 25, 2022 Re -Accreditation VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Accreditation VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT •Quick Facts: •Our agency will be assessed for re-accreditation again at the end of our 4th Term in August of 2026. •Our first accreditation term date range is August 26, 2022 to August 25, 2023. •In 2023 our accreditation process transitioned from physical hard copy paper files and folder management, to a web-based software platform called PowerDMS. •The accreditation manager continues to learn this new system and improve efficiency in documenting proofs of compliance for standards set forth by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). •A big part of retaining accreditation status is having an accreditation manager who is involved in the Virginia Accreditation Community which includes the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (VALEAC). Our accreditation manager is also a Senior Assessor for VLEPSC and is active in conducting mock and official assessments at various agencies in Virginia. Accreditation cont.VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT •Activity in 2023 •In 2023 the accreditation manger completed research and documentation toward the 1st and 2nd Terms •125 Standards of compliance were completed in PowerDMS in 2023. This process included uploading all of our policies into the web-based software and highlighting sections applicable to each separate standard. The agency must then show proof that we met the specific standard and that we followed our policy and procedures in the process. •In 2023 our accreditation manager was a member of an assessment team in two mock assessments and two official assessments for other agencies. He also attended the annual VALEAC Conference which helps in networking and building relationships with other agency members and accreditation community members. VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Impact in 2023 Reach is up 433.6% Page visits are up 370.2% New likes are up 58.9% Top Posts Missing/Runaway Juveniles –highest reach, comments, and shares Star Wars Day – highest likes and reactions SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FUTURE OF SOCIAL MEDIA More content of Facebook -Diversity in Posts Instagram -VintonPoliceVA Twitter -@VintonPoliceVA Social Media Training for Public Safety •Bulletproof Vest Partnership •Received $5,100 •Local Law Enforcement Block Grant •Federal Fiscal Year 2021, 2022 (Received 2023) •2021 –$4,706.10 –Criminal Investigations Equipment •20 22 –$4,746 –All -In-One Fitness Machine •Law Enforcement ARPA – Equipment Grant •Received $157,870 •Purchased $91,434.86 worth of equipment in 2023 •Remaining $66,435.14 •DMV Selective Enforcement –Speed •$16,800 received for officer overtime •$5,244 received to purchase two Eagle 3 Radar units VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Grants Management •Bulletproof Vest Partnership •Local Law Enforcement Block Grant •2023 –$4,326 •Likely will receive m ore •DMV Selective Enforcement •Targeted Enforcement unique to a community •Law Enforcement ARPA Equipment Grant – Close Out Grants Management VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Records Management Warrants processed in 2023 1081 (25.69% increase) Felony Warrants Misdemeanor Warrants Warrant Process VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT VCIN Validation Requires yearly validations and upkeep VCIN files validated in 2023 Warrants Hit Confirmations Protective Orders Missing Persons Stolen Firearms,Vehicles,Tags,Articles VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 180 (10.44% decrease) Traffic Citations Traffic citations processed in 2023 2217 (27.92% increase) VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOIA Requests FOIA requests completed in 2023 453 (33.62% increase) VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Concealed Handgun Permits Conc e al e d h an d gu n p e r m i t r e q u e st s completed in 2023 108 VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (9.24% decrease) Officer Subpoenas •A subpoena is a request for officers to appear in court. •Can come from General District Court,Juvenile and Domestic Court, and Circuit Courts throughout the Commonwealth. •Officer subpoenas processed in 2023 430 VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (26.84% increase) Incident Based Reports (IBR) When are police reports written? Citizen reports a crime occurring in Vinton Criminal case initiated by an officer Incidents resulting in custodial arrests Reportable vehicle accidents What is included in reports? Involved people, vehicles, and property Offenses that occurred during the incident Officer's narrative detailing the incident/investigation Reports written by in 2023 1,283 (32.95% increase) Reports merged in 2023 1,847 (3.06% increase) VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Patrol Division ( VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Total Calls for Service:15,635 (24.15% increase) Security Checks:3,358 (112.53% increase) Suspicious:1,20 3 (0.33% decrease) Civil Advice:670 (12.41% increase) Disturbance:441 (14.84% increase) Community Policing:259 (30.73% decrease) CALLS FOR SERVICE IN 2023 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Traffic stops can be conducted for: Moving violations or equipment violations Calls for service: Suspect vehicle related to a crime B.O.L.O. from another jurisdiction Report of a reckless driver Traffic Stops in 2023 3,386 (30.33% increase) VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 2023 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS •Accident Property Damage: 252 (7.69% decrease) •Accident Personal Injury:6 7 ( 12.98% decrease) •Hit and Run Property Damage:78 (18.75% decrease) •Hit and Run w/Injury:5 (66.66% decrease) •Fatality:0 ( n o c h a n g e ) Arrests Custodial Arrest Subject taken into custody Non-Custodial Arrest Subject is served a permitted warrant, a criminal summons issued by a M agistrate or a criminal summons issued by the officer. Arrests made in 2023 453 (36.03% increase) VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT WARRANT SERVICE Warrants can be obtained by Vinton officers or by another jurisdiction and then served by Vinton officers Warrants obtained in 2023 295 (62.98% increase) Warrants served in 2023 687 (33.93% increase) VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CID INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPS Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings CPS Surrounding Agencies Fraud Meetings Neighboring Investigators Local Businesses Investigator Meetings Neighboring Investigators Star City Task Force Runaway 2% Personal Assault Fraud 22% Wounding 2%BFP 2% Armed Robbery Embezzlement 5% Burglary 2% ICAC 15% Felony Murder 2% Breaking & Entering 9% Indecent Liberties 7% Missing Person Runaway Personal Assault Grand Larceny Fraud Malicious Wounding Obtain Money BFP Armed Robbery Embezzlement Child Abuse Burglary ICAC Felony Murder Breaking & Entering Indecent Liberties Missing Person VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 2023 CASES Case Referrals in 2023 49 (48.48% increase) •12 Cases Under Investigation ( including 6 cases pending indictment) •6 Closed Cases resulting in Arrest •26 Cases marked “inactive” •49 Felony Criminal Cases •19 Search Warrants •1 Court Order •1 Subpoena duces tecum VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Unique Training Background Investigations Crime Scene Investigations Courses Evidence Tech Courses Forensic Academy Latest Equipment Evidence Processing 360 Photography Further Coordination and Networking Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Surrounding Agencies ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Star City Task Force Children’s Trust –Children’s Advocacy Center FURTURE FOR CID COMMUNITY SERVICES VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT DOMESTIC ANIMALS VS. LIVESTOCK /WILDLIFE Animal Ordinance, 78, 13% Attack Animal , 102, 17% Attack Person, 6, 1% Barking, 15, 2% Bear, 35, 6% Wildlife, 5, 1% Cruelty, 94, 15% Dead Animal in Road, 58, 10% Dog at Large, 12, 2% Injury/Sick, 93, 15% Livestock, 27, 4% Snake, 11, 2% Stray, 9, 1% Code Enforcement, 53, 9% 2023 Community Service / Animal Control Calls For Service Animal Ordinance Attack Animal Attack Person Barking Bear Wildlife Cruelty Dead Animal in Road Dog at Large Injury/Sick Livestock Neglect Snake Stray Code Enforcement VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CSO PARTNERSHIPS VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT How does the Vinton Community Service Division handle Wildlife related service calls? Sick,injured,or noticed orphaned wildlife: The Community Services Officer (CSO)doesn’t typically handle any wildlife related calls,unless in certain extreme cases where a wildlife animal has been injured based on human factors such as being involved in a vehicle accident. We’ve partnered with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) to provide humane options for sick,injured,or orphaned wild animals.Virginia DWR has a complete and current listing of all licensed wildlife rehabilitators in the State by location:https://dwr.virginia.gov/about/offices/ For further information on orphaned or injured wildlife, visit: https://swvawildlifecenter.org/rescue/ or call 540-798-9836 https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/injured/or call 1 -855-571-9003 VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Supplement Roanoke County School Resouce Officers Area of Responsibility W.E. Cundiff Elementary School Herman L.Horn School Safety Building Security Staff Acclimatization Traffic Safety Central Office Liaison Raptor ALERT SCH OOLS Security Checks in 2023 310 (42.85% increase) VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Pancakes with Police HLH Arbor Day National Night Out Trunk or Treat Hot Chocolate with a Cop Shop with a Cop National Drug Take Back Little Feet Meet LE Torch Run Tie Dye with Kids Shred-A -Thon Summer Reading (Library) Who let the dogs out (Cundiff Elem.) COMMUNITY EVENTS VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Questions? Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Community Development Committee Summary The Community Development Committee met on December 14, 2023, and the following items were discussed at the meeting: a.Gish Mill Closing & Next Steps b. EPA Brownfields Grant & Next Steps c.Transportation Project Updates: i.Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2B ii.Walnut Avenue Smart Scale Phase 3 iii.Mountain View Road (FDR Project) iv.Gus Nicks Blvd. and Hardy Road Crosswalks v. Walnut Avenue Parking Lot Construction vi.VDOT Grant Applications Update d.Community Programs Staffing Update, Dogwood Festival & 2024 Events Overview e.Comprehensive Plan Schedule and Timeline Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Public Works Issue Public Works Committee Summary The Public Works Committee met on January 10, 2024, and the following items were discussed at the meeting: a. Project Updates – Sign Replacement, Paving b.Refuse Truck c.RVRA – MUA Changes Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date February 6, 2024 Department Finance Issue Finance Committee Summary The Finance Committee met on November 13, 2023, and January 8, 2024, and the following items were discussed at the meeting: a.Budget Planning and Debt Set-Off b. October 31, 2023, and November 30, 2023 Financial Statements c.Flood-prone property mitigation purchase discussion II.Items which were approved through the January 16, 2024 Council Meeting: a.Resolution to appropriate $610.60 for sale of scrap metal b. Resolution to appropriate $500 donation from AMVETS group Attachments None Recommendations Approval of Financial Statements for October 21, 2023 and November 30, 2023 Town Council Agenda Summary