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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/4/2019 - Regular1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, June 4, 2019 6:00 p.m. - RECEPTION FOR VINTON FIRE & EMS DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOBBY AGENDA Consideration of: A. 7:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM B. MOMENT OF SILENCE C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG D. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS E. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider approval of the minutes: a. Regular Council meeting of May 7, 2019 b. Regular Council meeting of May 21, 2019 G. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Recognition of Vinton Fire & EMS Department – Mayor/Council/Town Manager 2. Proclamations: a. National Safety Month – Donna Collins 3. Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Report – Justin Davison Keith N. Liles, Vice Mayor Sabrina McCarty, Council Member Janet Scheid, Council Member Michael W. Stovall, Council Member 311 South Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 983-0607 2 H. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda. I. TOWN ATTORNEY J. TOWN MANAGER 1. BRIEFINGS 2. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION 3. COMMENTS/UPDATES K. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES L. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 1. Greater Roanoke Transit Company 2. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission 3. Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission M. MAYOR N. COUNCIL O. ADJOURNMENT NEXT TOWN COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS: June 11, 2019 - 2:30 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Conference Room June 12, 2019 – 7:30 a.m. – Public Works Committee Meeting – Public Works Conference Room June 18, 2019 – 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting - Council Chambers NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 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 4, 2019 Department Town Clerk Issue Consider approval of the minutes: a. Regular Council meeting of May 7, 2019 b. Regular Council meeting of May 21, 2019 Summary None Attachments May 7, 2019 minutes May 21, 2019 minutes Recommendations Motion to approve minutes Town Council Agenda Summary 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Keith N. Liles, Vice Mayor Janet Scheid Michael W. Stovall MEMBERS ABSENT: Sabrina McCarty STAFF PRESENT: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Thomas Foster, Police Chief Anne Cantrell, Finance Director/Treasurer Joey Hiner, Public Works Director Pete Peters, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic Development Fabricio Drumond, Police Captain order at 7:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Scheid, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor Liles and Mayor Grose present. Council Member McCarty was absent. Roll call After a Moment of Silence, Vice Mayor Liles the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Council Member Stovall made a motion to the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Liles following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – McCarty. Approved minutes of the Joint Meeting Supervisors on April 9, 2019 Under awards, introductions, presentations, first item w award and then the following were presented with the Award–Officer Jeremy Shrewsbury; DUI Award– Officer Matthew Stafford; Drug Enforcement Award– Officer Kris Moore; Leadership Award–Sergeant Tim Lawless and Officer of the Year–Officer Kris Moore Chief Foster and the Mayor made closing comments. The next items on the agenda were several Proclamations. The first Proclamation National Police Week. After brief comments, Council 2 The second Proclamation Awareness Month. Rick Forney, the liaison for the local chapter, made brief comments on the purpose The next item on the agenda was a quarterly report from the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Oakes reviewed his 3rd was a part of the agenda package and is on file in the record. Chief Oakes further commented that they have report and expressed thanks to the Town for the gift of the vehicle vouchers. Vice Mayor Liles asked the current number of responded approximately 18-20, but only 5-6 that are currently active. The next item on the agenda was the of public comments regarding the proposed FY 2019- 2020 Town of Vinton Budget. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. Revenues, Expen Proposed Budget Transmittal Letter. He then turned the meeting over to Anne Cantrell for a more detailed presentation of the FY 2020 Budget. reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, which was a part Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record. There were no public comments. comment on the decrease in the State Sales Tax in responded that in the past based on the Gain Sharing receiving 11.77%. Under the new M County, the sales tax will now be 8.63% based on the State Code with the revenue estimated to be $1 million next year, which is a decrease of $360,000. Vice Mayor Liles asked about the estimated revenue from Rosie’s that was included in the budget. Ms. Cantrell responded that the report staff had been reviewing was Rosie’s show the total wagering pool. Based on the total Public Hearing opened 3 $390,000. The Town Manager explained that this revenue will not be used for operating, but placed in the Capital Fund. With regard to the match for Mountain View Road in the Capital Fund, Ms. Cantrell comm amount allocated is probably not enough for the entire match if we do a revenue-sharing grant with VDOT That grant requires a 50% match and the estimated to cost $1 million. The receive the grant would be in 2021. Council Member Stovall commented that we are only putting $519,000 into the Capital Fund, but there are addressing the highest needs of the CIP. The Town Manager further commented w balance the budget on the operating side and we were not able to fund the capital side during that time in order to keep our service levels where they were. This is the first year we have reopened the capital fund. Council Member Stovall further commented that when you see a new revenue stream such as Rosie’s, immediately there are governments that want to take that money and thrust it into their operating budget. If we continue down this path of not putting that revenue into operating it will help the Town get back on track from the five-year deficit. The Town Manager further commented that the proposed one percent increase in meals tax will also be placed into the Capital Fund. We would like to get to the point of paying cash for capital items instead of having to debt fund them. The Mayor commented that we have gotten behind and our equipment is getting old. We have been very fortunate that we have seen some economic growth, but in order to continue that growth we are going to have to invest in the Town and get caught up. We have identified $2.2 items as of today, but there will be more that will be identified in the future. Hearing Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. The Mayor commented that Council would take action on the adoption of the proposed FY2019-2020 budget st Public Hearing closed The next item on the agenda was the of public comments regarding the proposed meals tax 4 increase effective August 1, 2019. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m. Anne Cantrell commented that the current meals tax rate is five percent and the proposal is to increase the tax to six percent. The impact to the citizens would be approximately a five cent increase on a $5 meal and a twenty cent increase on a $20 meal. The proposed effective date is August 1, 2019, so the increase this fiscal year would not be the total $260,000 approximately $240-243,000. The full impact would not until next fiscal year if Council votes to adopt the increase. The proposed incre computers, salt spreaders, zero turn lawnmowers and trailer, gateway entrance signs and Garthright bridge maintenance. With regard to the list of current meals tax rates in neighboring localities, counties were not included because they are capped at four percent by the General Assembly. Ms. Cantrell next commented that Bob Lewis from the Vinton McDonald’s could not attend the meeting, but wanted to be on the record that he is not in favor of the meals tax increase on behalf of his customers. Jason Company, first expressed appreciation to the Town for all of the assistance with their business and all of the comments against the proposed increase in the meals tax and how it would impact small businesses. Vice Mayor Liles expressed thanks for the comments from Mr. Bishop and Mr. Lewis and that they would be taken into consideration. The Mayor commented that Council does appreciate the Twin Creeks Brewery. He does not believe the one percent increase would affect people’s decision on where they would go to eat, but the condition of the Town could affect it. These funds would be used to invest in the Town and will benefit not only the citizens but businesses as well. then commented that he supported the tax increase. Council Member Stovall commented that in order for the town to prosper, we need the one percent increase to meet the capital improvement needs of the Town. If we do not vote it in, then we have to look at other ways to stay ahead of the curve with our capital improvements. He then thanked Mr. Bishop for his comments. Council Member Scheid also expressed appreciation to Mr. Bishop for his comments and that Council would seriously listen to his concerns. Hearing no further comments, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing opened 5 The Mayor commented action would be taken on the proposed meals tax increase at the May 21st meeting. Public Hearing closed The next item on the agenda was a briefing on dog parks. The Town Manager comments and then turned the meeting over to Pete Peters for a more detailed presentation. Mr. Peters reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, which will be on file permanent record. comments on the benefits of having a dog and a dog park in a community and r consider building one in the Town. Jim Bown also of consider it. Council Member Scheid commented the Thrasher Dog Park was so close to the Town it would not be a good use of money to build another Town. Council Member Stovall commented that he is a dog owner, thought it was an excellent idea and that communities need dog parks. Some things to consider is that the Salem dog park private funds and there are costs. He had some additional information that he would be willing to share about different approaches that might be taken. Vice Mayor Liles commented that he was also a dog owner and There are a lot of business owners in the community that are dog owners consider sponsoring a park. After further discussion, commented that Council and staff need to be given come up with a solution. The Town Manager reminded Council of the Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 16th at 4:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church and the ribbon cutting for Rosie’s Gaming Emporium on May 9th. The Mayor commented on the Virginia Municipal Clerk’s Association session that he recently attended with the Town Clerk, ribbon cutting for The Hockey Store, celebration for the Air Force Junior ROTC and the Relay for Life Survivor’s Dinner commented on the success of the Dogwood Festival 6 Comments from Council: Vice Mayor Liles commented that with regard to his work schedule, he should be able to attend meetings. Council Member Stovall commented on the success of the Dogwood Committee and suggested recognizing them at a future Council meeting. The Mayor commented an invitation has been extended to them and they are going to try to attend a meeting. there are funds that the CEDS can go after for such projects as Mountain View Road. Vice Mayor Liles made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – McCarty. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROVED: ________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Keith N. Liles, Vice Mayor Sabrina McCarty Janet Scheid Michael W. Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk Susan Waddell, Town Attorney Thomas Foster, Police Chief Anne Cantrell, Finance Director/Treasurer Joey Hiner, Public Works Director Pete Peters, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic Development Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director at 7:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member McCarty, Council Member Scheid, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor Liles and Mayor Grose present. Roll call After a Moment of Silence, Chief Wayne Guffey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Under upcoming community events/ announcements announced the following: June 8 – Market with Low, Low Chariot; June 26 – 5:00 p.m. - Wolf Creek Greenway 20th Rosie’s, summer activities available at the Lancer Lot and the success of the Grapes and Grain Festival this elected officials float down the river on May 30th. Chief Foster made comments and then read a quote from Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Council Member Scheid made a motion to seconded by Vice Mayor Liles following voice vote, with all members voting: Vote 5- 0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Approved minutes of the Regular Under awards, introductions, presentations, the first item was the introduction of Ken Fay, Director of Real Estate Valuation 2 Roanoke County earlier this year and then read a bio and introduced Mr. Fay. After additional comments from Mr. Fay, he was congratulated by Council. The next items on the agenda were several Proclamations. The first Proclamation National Emergency Medical Services Week. Vice Mayor Liles read a portion of the Proclamation and then presented it to Chief Guffey. Chief Guffey then made comments of “Beyond the Call”. The second Proclamation was for National Public Works Week. Proclamation and made comments. After additional comments by Joey Hiner, the Mayor presented the Proclamation. The next item on the agenda was to consider Beverages, Sections 86-167, Levy of the Vinton Town Code and establishing an effective date of August 1, 2019. Anne Cantrell commented the amendment to the Town Code will allow the meals tax to go from five to six percent. This is included in the FY 2019-2020 budget that is proposed to be adopted after this action item. No further comments have been received other than the two that were a part of the Public Hearing at the last meeting. the Ordinance following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Li Nays (0) – None. Adopted Ordinance No. 1002 amending Chapter 86, Taxation, Article V, Tax on Prepared Food and Beverages, Sections 86-167, Levy of the Vinton Town Code August 1, 2019 The next item on the agenda was to consider July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. The Town Manager commented that on May 7, 2019, Town staff submitted the FY 2019- same night a Public Hearing was held and there were no public comments. This year’s budget represents a balanced budget necessary operating and capital expenditures for the With this proposed budget, we will provide the same level of quality services to our citizens, begin to set 3 a compensation increase to Town employees. The proposed b development initiatives throughout the Town, which will create synergy and bring continued growth to our continue to work and play. The Town Manager then turned the meeting over to Anne Cantrell. Ms. Cantrell first commented there was a revision to the proposed Ordinance. The Town Manager found a discrepancy when Stormwater Fund for the street sweeper and were not decreased out of the Capital Fund. Ordinance was provided to Council. Ms. Cantrell next r part of the agenda package and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record. Council Member Scheid asked if the debt of over 10% was a fair number or was it too high responded most of the debt is in the Utility Fund and not the General Fund, w Overall it is a good standard and we would not want to go much over 10-15%. The State standard is that you cannot go above the assessed value and want to get close to that. commented that there is a publication every year after the transmittals of the audits. commented she can pull that information and an official debt policy could be considered by the Finance Committee. Council Member Stovall diligence to show the citizens where the one percent meals tax increase was going along with the re- opening of the capital fund and the two percent cost of living adjustment for the employees. T expressed appreciation to staff and Council for all of the work on the budget Vice Mayor Liles Ordinance as revised Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Adopted revised Ordinance approving the Town budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 The next item on the agenda was to consider 4 for the contract year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 Manager commented have an increase in premium and the Key Advantage 250 and Key Advantage 1000 plans will continue to completed and we will be prepared for our July 1st renewal. Council Member Stovall the Resolution as presented seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – M Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2299 authorizing coverage with The Local Choice Program for the contract year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 The next item on the agenda was to consider Manager to file an application for allocation of Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for M Grant Program (HMGP) for the acquisition, occupant relocation, and demolition of a number of flood- impacted properties located at the confluence of the Glade and Tinker Creeks floodway area. Anita McMillan commented that Council was briefed at their last meeting about the project. This would be these grant funds have become project area is in the vicinity of Cedar Avenue, Glade Street and Etna Avenue. 19 residential units made up of two triplexes and 13 mobile home units. application is estimated at $928,965 to relocate and confluence of the Glade and Tinker Creeks floodway area. application on behalf of the Town. This is a voluntary program and if the property owners are not willing to participate, we will not do the project. There are only four and they will be notified about the application. With the two grants in the past, the State provided the 20% match. The grant is 75/25 with 75% being the federal locality which administrating the grant can be counted toward the match. preparation of the application that is due May 31st 5 Member Scheid next asked when the property owners and residents would be notified. Janet Jonas with Summit Design responded the property owners were notified last week through registered mail and three of the four reply cards have been returned. If Council authorizes Summit to proceed they will begin to contact the residents immediately. The notification that we were considering applying for the grant and a brief outline. Council Member Stovall the Resolution as presented seconded by Vice Mayor Liles following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2300 authorizing the Town Manager to file an application funding through the Federal Emergency Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the demolition of a number of flood-impacted properties located at the confluence of the Glade and Tinker Creeks floodway area The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a Resolution approving certain pre- contract documents for the Community Development Development (VDHCD) for the Vinton Virginia Individual Development Accounts Program (VIDA The Town applied for and was awarded this $200,000 grant in (TAF). The Town is required to approve certain pre- contract documents before execution of the Contract with VDHCD. The Town Manager then turned the meeting over to Pete Peters to handle Items E, F and G. Mr. Peters first commented that he had action that Budget and Request for Prio Council Member Scheid the Resolution as presented seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2301 approving certain pre- Community Department of Housing and Community Accounts Program (VIDA) The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of Resolutions approving a Non- Discrimination Policy, a Residential Anti- 6 Certification, a Business and Employment Plan and a Fair Housing Certification for the Vinton Virginia Individual Development Accounts Program (VIDA) Mr. Peters commented that this action item contains The first Resolution was to approve a Non- Discrimination Policy which would not discriminate against any on age, marital status, or disability. Stovall made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Mr. Peters next commented that the second Resolution was to approve a Residential Anti- Certification to advertise that the Town would be undertaking this grant, but there were no anticipated relocation activities planned for this particular grant program. Council Member McCarty made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented was seconded by Council Member Scheid and Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Mr. Peters next commented that the third Resolution was to approve a Business and Employment Plan which states that the Town will notify contractors that this grant is taking place and encourages to the extent possible that contractors hire employees of low- area. Vice Mayor Liles made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented by Council Member McCarty following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Nays (0) – None. Mr. Peters next commented that the fourth Resolution was to approve a Fair Housing Certification enlist and participate in fair housing training and other program. This Adopted Resolution No. 2302 approving a Non-Discrimination Policy Adopted Resolution No. 2303 approving a Residential Anti- Relocation Assistance Plan Certification Adopted Resolution No. 2304 approving a Business and Employment Plan 7 the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Nays (0) – None. adoption of Individual Development Accounts Program (VIDA) Mr. specific agreement and the relationship between the VIDA Program. At the recommendation of our Town Attorney, the MOU has been revised and an updated copy was provided to Council. Vice Mayor Liles made a motion to approve the presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Scheid and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Adopted Resolution No. 2305 approving a Fair Housing Certification Adopted Resolution No. 2306 authorizing the Town between the Town and The Advancement The Town Manager Vinton Volunteer Appreciation Event on June 11th from 6:30- Community Center. Boards, Commissions and Committees. As part of the new MOU with Roanoke County, the Vinton Fire & County effective July 1st them at the June 4th meeting beginning reception at 6:00 p.m. and further recognition during the when t County. The Town Manager also reminded Council Reunion picnic on August 3rd service on August 4th. Under reports from Council Committees, Anne Cantrell first commented that Committee met on May 13, 2019 and then reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, which was a part of the Office as a part of the permanent record. Under other items, Ms. Davenport will be giving a draft of the rate study to st 8 presentation to the Finance Committee and then to Council by the second meeting in June. With regard to the animal license code revision, one Roanoke County is that the Town will not be paying for the RCACP. This was a big justifier for charging for animal tags to Town residents due to the fact that we only have a part-time animal control officer and cases is hard to quantify and justify with the animal tag revenue. Staff is currently in discussion with Roanoke County on how we could amend the Town Code so that Roanoke County would sell the tags with the RCACP. Also, the animal tag software that we use expires June 30th and the renew with us and we would either have to figure out Kevin Hutchins, Roanoke County Treasurer, is aware of the tight deadline bringing a draft Code amendment to Council on the first meeting in June and requ taken the second meeting in June. Council Member Scheid asked if she discussed with him the issue of the number of animals and Ms. Cantrell responded he is willing to train staff on the requirement. With regard to the Valley Metro update, the Finance Committee reviewed the first bills received after the route change and did a forecast for the next budget year. Council Member Scheid the March 2019 Financial Report as presented motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following voice members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Joey Hiner reported that at the Public Work Committee meeting carts have been delivered, addressed and being processed. With regard to the Southampton and Dillon Woods townhouses, staff attended HOA meetings with each group and together to come up with a reasonable solution. With regard to the right-of-way mowing Ordinance, 9 Committee. The draft Ordinance is in line with Roanoke City and other municipalities that have codified the requirement that residents owners maintain the grassy area between their and the edge of the street. In some cases that is a strip between the public sidewalk and the curb o between the concrete. Mr. McClung and also consulted with the Town Attorney proposed draft. Vice Mayor Liles commented that Southampton brought a letter to him from the HOA stating that the trashcans were a test and if they do not abide by where they go, they would be getting dumpsters. The Town Manager responded that the carts have been issued to the Town is picking up the refuse. If they choose to go to dumpsters, then they will pay for them. If there is a concern with individual homeowners, we will issue them a smaller cart. After further discussion regarding the right-of-way mowing Ordinance, Mr. Hiner commented that the the Public Works Committee and bring back to Council for a briefing at a future meeting. The Mayor commented on the success of Gaming Emporium Town Manager and Pete Peters for the presentation Joy Seniors Group today. Comments from Council: Vice Mayor Liles commented that McDonald’s continues to back up traffic commented on the success of Rosie’s and encouraged everyone to attend the Gladetown Reunion. Council Member McCarty asked about an opening date for the Billy Byrd apartments and Mr. Peters responded that there is not a firm date on the ribbon cutting, but it is anticipated to be sometime in early June. Vice Mayor Liles made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 10 APPROVED: ________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk Meeting Date June 4, 2019 Department Council/Administration Issue Recognition of Vinton Fire & EMS Department Summary The Mayor, Council and Town Manager will recognize the following Vinton Fire & EMS Department employees and present each with a Proclamation: Marrion Burden William Crumpacker Charles Dailey Corey Gee Chad Helms Donald King Chris Linkous David Rodgers Robert Stoots Larry Whiting Attachments None Recommendations Present Proclamations Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date June 4, 2019 Department Human Resources/Risk Management Issue Proclamation – National Safety Month Summary The National Safety Council recognizes the month of June as National Safety Month. The NSC was established by industrial leaders in 1913, granted a Congressional Charter in 1953, and National Safety Month was established in 1996. 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. NSC focuses and provides resources to promote safety in the workplace, by recognizing hazards, potential slips, trips, and falls, combating fatigue and impairment. The 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 second year of celebration in the Town of Vinton. Attachments Proclamation Recommendations Present 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 2019, 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 2019 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 4th day of June, 2019. Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date June 4, 2019 Department Administration Issue Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Report Summary Justin Davison, President, will be at the meeting to give this report on behalf of the Chamber. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date June 4, 2019 Department Council Issue Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Greater Roanoke Transit Company 2. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission 3. Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission Summary The following appointments need to be considered by Council: Greater Roanoke Transit Company The term of Richard W. Peters, Jr. on the Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board will expire on June 30, 2019. Mr. Peters is eligible to be re-appointed to a new one-year term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission The term of Barry W. Thompson on the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission will expire on June 30, 2019. Mr. Thompson is eligible to be re-appointed to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2022. Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission The terms of Rob Lyon and Arthur (Bud) LaRoche on the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission will expire on June 30, 2019. Mr. Lyon and Mr. LaRoche are both eligible to be re-appointed to a new three- year term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2022. Attachments None Recommendations Motion to re-appoint Richard W. Peters, Jr. to the Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board for a new one-year term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020; Barry W. Thompson to the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission for a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2022 and Rob Lyon and Arthur (Bud) LaRoche to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for new three-year terms beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2022 Town Council Agenda Summary