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Home My WebLink About5/7/2019 - Regular1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, May 7, 2019 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 Joint Meeting with Roanoke County Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2019 G. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Police Department 2018 Awards – Chief Foster 2. Proclamations: a. National Police Week (May 12-19) – Chief Foster b. GBB/CIDP Awareness Month – Rick Forney 3. Vinton Volunteer Fire Department Quarterly Report for 3rd Quarter – Chief Richard Oakes H. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda. 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 I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed FY 2019-2020 Town of Vinton Budget. a. Open Public Hearing • Report from Staff – Anne Cantrell • Receive public comments • Council discussion and questions b. Close Public Hearing c. Action to be taken on May 21, 2019 2. Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed meals tax increase effective August 1, 2019. a. Open Public Hearing • Report from Staff – Anne Cantrell • Receive public comments • Council discussion and questions b. Close Public Hearing c. Action to be taken on May 21, 2019 J. TOWN ATTORNEY K. TOWN MANAGER 1. BRIEFINGS a. Briefing on Dog Park – Pete Peters 2. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION 3. COMMENTS/UPDATES L. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES M. MAYOR N. COUNCIL O. ADJOURNMENT NEXT TOWN COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS: May 13, 2019 - 2:30 p.m. – Finance Committee meeting – TOV Conference Room May 14, 2019 – 7:30 a.m. - Public Works Committee Meeting – Public Works Conference Room May 21, 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 May 7, 2019 Department Town Clerk Issue Consider approval of the minutes of the Joint Meeting with Roanoke County Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2019 Summary None Attachments April 9, 2019 Recommendations Motion to approve minutes Town Council Agenda Summary 1 MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL AND ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD AT 5:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019, AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, 4TH FLOOR TRAINING ROOM, 5204 BERNARD DRIVE, SW, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Keith N. Liles, Vice Mayor Sabrina McCarty Janet Scheid Michael W. Stovall ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD Phil C. North, Chairman OF SUPERVISORS PRESENT: Martha B. Hooker, Vice-Chairman George G. Assaid P. Jason Peters David F. Radford STAFF PRESENT: Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Pete Peters, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic Development Anne Cantrell, Treasurer/Finance Director Thomas Foster, Police Chief turned the meeting over to Mayor Grose to Vinton Town Council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member McCarty, Council Member Scheid, Stovall, Vice Mayor Liles and Mayor Grose present. Roll call The first item on the agenda was a work Chairman North next turned the meeting over to the County Administrator. After brief comments from the County Administrator, Chairman North to regular session. Rebecca Owens next reviewed presentation, which will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record. Following the PowerPoint presentation, the County Administrator, Town Manager, Mayor 2 The next item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Roanoke County. Council Member Stovall made a motion to Resolution as presented; by Council Member Scheid following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Vice Chairman Peters made a motion by Supervisor Radford a roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North (0) – None. Adopted Resolution Understanding between the Town and Roanoke County Chairman North adjourned the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meeting. Council Member Scheid made a motion to adjourn the Vinton Town Council m seconded by Vice Mayor Liles following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – McCarty, Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Meeting adjourned APPROVED: ________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk Meeting Date May 7, 2019 Department Police Issue Police Department 2018 Awards Summary Chief Foster and Deputy Chief Drumond will present the following 2018 Awards for the Police Department: • Traffic Safety Award • D.U.I. Award • Leadership Award • Drug Award / Officer of the Year Award Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date May 7, 2019 Department Police Department Issue Proclamation - National Police Week Summary In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. We would like to recognize our law enforcement officers that serve the Town with a proclamation which recognizes National Police Week, which begins on May 12, 2019 and ends on May 18, 2019. Attachments Proclamation Recommendations Present Proclamation Town Council Agenda Summary PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week; and WHEREAS, the members of the Vinton Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the Town of Vinton; and WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties and responsibilities of their police department, and that members of our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and WHEREAS, the Vinton Police Department has grown to be a modern and scientific law enforcement agency and provides a vital public service. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bradley E. Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton, and on behalf of Town Council and all our citizens, do hereby proclaim May 12, 2019 to May 18, 2019, as NATIONAL POLICE WEEK in the Town of Vinton and call upon all citizens of the Town of Vinton and surrounding areas that are served by the Vinton Police Department to observe this week and to join Town Council in recognizing officers for their faithful and loyal devotion to duty and dedicated service to their community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 7nd day of May, 2019. Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date May 7, 2019 Department Administration Issue Proclamation – GBB/CIDP Awareness Month Summary Rick Forney will be present at the meeting to make brief comments and accept this Proclamation. Attachment Proclamation Recommendations Present Proclamation Town Council Agenda Summary PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the month of May, has been designated as "GBS and CIDP Awareness Month" to educate the public and to focus attention on Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), rare, paralyzing and potentially Catastrophic disorders of the peripheral nerves; and WHEREAS, the cause of GBS and CIDP is unknown. The length of the illness is unpredictable. It is characterized by rapid onset of weakness and often, paralysis of the legs, arms, breathing muscles and face. Usually months of hospital care are required with patients and families facing an uncertain future, not knowing if and when recovery will occur. Some may face long-term disabilities of varying degrees. GBS or CIDP can develop in any person at any age, regardless of gender or ethnic background; and WHEREAS, in 1980, the Guillain-Barre Foundation International (now the GBS/CIDP Foundation International), was founded to provide a support network to patients and their families through the national office headquartered in Philadelphia and its 174 chapters with more than 35,000 members throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, Australia, South America, and South Africa; and WHEREAS, Rick Forney is the Liaison for the local area chapter serving as the link between patients, physicians, nurses and families. The Foundation provides educational materials including a comprehensive booklet, "GBS, an Overview for the Layperson," and newsletters as well as funding medical research and conducting symposia; and WHEREAS, the Foundations Medical Advisory Board includes prominent neurologists active in GBS and CIDP research, leading physicians in rehabilitation medicine, and physicians who, themselves, have had the disorder. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bradley E. Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton and on behalf of Town Council and all our citizens do hereby proclaim the month of May 2019 as GBS/CIDP AWARENESS MONTH in the Town of Vinton and encourages all the citizens to recognize the importance of raising awareness of GBS and CIDP. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 7th day of May, 2019. Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date May 7, 2019 Department Vinton Volunteer Fire Department Issue Quarterly Report for 3rd Quarter-January, February, March 2019 Summary Chief Richard Oakes will be present to give this report to Council. Attachments 3rd Quarter Report Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Vinton Volunteer Fire Dept. Third Quarter Report January 2019 Total Man Hours - 230 January 2019 Total Calls - 54 Calls Volunteer Hours - 29 Calls Career Hours - 25 February 2019 Total Man Hours - 265 February 2019 Total Calls - 38 Calls Volunteer Hours - 13 Calls Career Hours - 25 March 2019 Total Man Hours - 275 March 2019 Total Calls - 65 Calls Volunteer Hours - 25 Calls Career Hours - 40 Total Man Hours for Third Quarter - 770 Average Man Hours Per Month - 256.6 Total Calls for Third Quarter - 157 Average Calls Per Month - 52.3 Total Calls Volunteer Hours for Third Quarter - 67 Average Calls Per Month - 22.3 Total Calls Career Hours for Third Quarter - 90 Average Calls Per Month - 30 Top 3 Call Types for the Third Quarter 1 - BLS - ALS Related Calls - Total for Third Quarter - 72 2 - Vehicle Accidents - Total for Third Quarter - 22 3 - Commercial Fire Alarms - Total for Third Quarter - 12 1 Meeting Date May 7, 2019 Department Administration Issue Consideration of public comments regarding the proposed FY2019-2020 Town of Vinton Budget Summary The proposed FY2019-2020 Budget was guided by the following policies: • Quality of life for residents • Quality of services provided • Continual evaluation of cost effectiveness to provide services • Effective replacement of equipment and vehicles • Identify and apply for alternative revenue sources The Proposed FY2019-2020 Budget for all funds total $12,234,278. Allocation by fund, as well as a comparison to the FY2018-2019 budget, is as follow: Dollar Adopted Proposed Variance Percentage FY 18/19 FY 19/20 To FY 18/19 Change General Fund $ 7,971,062 $ 7,527,870 ($443,192) (5.56%) Grant Fund 33,903 4,000 (29,903) 100.00% Utility Fund 3,720,200 3,722,500 2,300 (0.06%) Capital Fund - 519,698 (519,698) 100.00% Stormwater Fund 416,797 460,210 43,413 (10.42%) Total $12,141,962 $12,234,278 ($92,316) (0.76%) The Capital Improvement Program includes funding of $500,012 in the General Fund, $51,860 in the Utility Fund, and $38,727 in the Stormwater Fund. The Town elected to separate the grant funding and expenditures into a separate fund due to the volume and dollar value of the grants being awarded to the town over the past several years. Town Council Agenda Summary 2 With this budget, we have provided the same level of service to our citizens with a 2.0% Raise for our Town employees. In this budget, one position is recommended to be restored in the Police Department. The Proposed FY 2019/2020 budget also recognizes economic development initiatives throughout the Town which will create synergy and bring continued growth to our Vinton economy. A new revenue source has returned to Town through para-mutuel wagering. The Town Staff has proposed to set this funding aside for capital planning needs, which will assist the Town in the first year by funding a match for a potential grant for Mountain View Road. Through this budget, we will continue to make Vinton the “IN” place to live, eat, work and play. The Notice of this Public Hearing was advertised in The Vinton Messenger on April 25, 2019 and May 2, 2019. A more detailed presentation will be given to Council by staff during the Public Hearing. Attachments PowerPoint presentation Draft Ordinance Recommendations Conduct Public Hearing Action to be taken on May 21, 2019 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Vinton Town Council May 7th, 2019 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 2 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office September 5, 2018 Distribute CIP Request Forms to Departments November 15, 2018 CIP Request Forms returned to Finance Department December 28, 2018 Mail Letter to Community Organizations January 4, 2019 Budget Spreadsheets given to Departments February 8, 2019 Finance Director/Treasurer to receive budget submissions with each Department February 1–28, 2019 Management Review of Preliminary Budget Preparations February 19, 2019 Preliminary Budget Review by Finance Committee February/March 2019 Department Budget Meetings with Finance Committee March 1, 2019 Advertise Notice of Public Hearing for Property Tax Rates BUDGET CALENDAR FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 3 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office March 13, 2019 Council Budget Work Session, Department Request April 2, 2019 Public Hearing and Adoption of Town’s Tax Rates; Budget Briefing to Council April 8, 2019 Finance/Budget Team Proposed Budget Review April 11, 2019 Planning Commission Work Session on CIP April 16, 2019 Budget Work Session – Council Meeting April 30, 2019 Distribution of Proposed Budget Document to Council May 7, 2019 Public Hearing on FY 2020 Proposed Budget May 21, 2019 Adoption of FY 2020 Budget BUDGET CALENDAR 4 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office Preparation of this Budget was guided by these five guiding principles: 1.Quality of life for residents 2.Quality of services provided 3.Continual evaluation of cost effectiveness to provide services 4.Effective replacement of equipment and vehicles 5.Identify and apply for alternative revenue sources FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 5 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office Proposed Budget Highlights •New MOU with Roanoke County •New Revenue Source - Para-Mutuel Tax •Public Hearing on Meals Tax Rate of 6.0% •Capital Fund Re-opened with Transfer of $500,012 •Position Added/Restored in Police Department •2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment for all Employees FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 6 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office Adopted FY19 Proposed FY20 % Variance General Fund $8,194,562 $7,527,870 (8.14%) Grant Fund 33,903 4,000 (88.20%) Utility Fund 3,720,200 3,722,500 0.06% Capital Fund - 519,698 100.00% Stormwater Fund 409,765 460,210 12.31% Total $12,358,429 $12,234,278 (1.00%) FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 7 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office GENERAL FUND Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget REVENUE FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance General Property Taxes (13,700) -1.94% Other Local Taxes 19.92% Permits & Fees (750) -11.54% Fines & Forfeitures (30,000) -34.44% Use of Money (8,500) -17.53% Use of Property (8,000) -5.48% Charges for Services (235,250) -98.84% Charges for War Memorial (16,500) -11.83% Miscellaneous Revenue (412,010) -59.16% Recovered Cost 42.86% Non-Categorical Aid (7) 0.00% State Sales Tax (360,000) -26.47% Categorical Aid 1.57% Use of Fund Balance (190,000) -100.00% Total Revenues (666,692) -8.14% Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office 8 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Meals Tax Close By: Roanoke City – 5.5% Salem City – 6.0% Bedford Town – 5.5% Lynchburg City – 6.5% Rocky Mount Town – 5.0% Christiansburg Town – 7.5% Blacksburg Town – 6.0% Pulaski Town – 7.0% TOWN OF VINTON PROPOSED MEALS TAX INCREASE How would a 1.0% tax increase impact my meals? $5 Meal – 5¢ $20 Meal – 20¢ Estimated increased revenue: $260,000/year What could a 1.0% tax increase help fund this year? •PD Computer Upgrades •Salt Spreaders & Covering •Lawn Mowers & Trailer •Gateway Entrance Signs •Garthright Bridge Maintenance Fund FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 9 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office New Revenue Source for FY2020 Budget – Para-mutuel Tax Future Project - Mountain View Road FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 10 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office GENERAL FUND Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget EXPENDITURE FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance Administration 607,934 2.06% Public Safety 3,591,249 2,700,738 (890,511) -24.80% Public Works 2,124,167 1,911,479 (212,688) -10.01% Special Programs 579,828 535,925 (43,903) -7.57% Community Development 580,047 539,526 (40,521) -6.99% Debt Retirement 419,746 448,751 29,005 6.91% Performance Agreements 53,400 53,400 - 0.00% Contingency - - - 0.00% Transfers 191.49% Total 8,194,562 7,527,870 (666,692) -8.14% FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 11 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office GRANT FUND Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget REVENUE FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance VML Risk Mgmt Grant -0.00% Total -0.00% GRANT FUND Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget EXPENDITURE FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance VML Risk Mgmt Grant -0.00% Total -0.00% NOTE: All Grant Awards are adopted by Council. Awards adopted on a multi-year basis do not have to be re- adopted during the budget process, but are rolled forward by the Finance Director/Treasurer after the audit has been completed. The adopted budget includes new grant funding for a re-occurring grant anticipated during the upcoming budget year. FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 12 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office CAPITAL FUND Proposed % Budget REVENUE FY 19-20 Variance Transfer In 100.00% Total 100.00% CAPITAL FUND Proposed % Budget EXPENDITURE FY 19-20 Variance Police Department 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Total 100.00% FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 13 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office •Over $2.5M Capital Needs Identified within the General Fund •Capital Fund being re-opened to address future replacement planning FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 14 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office UTILITY FUND Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget REVENUE FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance Operating Revenues 4,300.00 0.12% 3,000.00 150.00% (5,000.00) -50.00% Total 2,300.00 0.06% Proposed FY 19-20 Revenue Budget Operating Revenues Use of Money Recovered Costs FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 15 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office UTILITY FUND Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget EXPENDITURE FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance Administration 488,349.00 443,651.00 (44,698.00) -9.15% 354,645.00 366,411.00 11,766.00 3.32% 901,914.00 944,323.00 42,409.00 4.70% 125,000.00 125,000.00 - 0.00% 855,527.00 836,080.00 (19,447.00) -2.27% 768,658.00 772,930.00 4,272.00 0.56% 4,000.00 4,000.00 - 0.00% - - - 0.00% 221,107.00 230,105.00 8,998.00 4.07% Total 3,719,200.00 3,722,500.00 3,300.00 1.22% Proposed FY 19-20 Expenditure Budget Administration Customer Account Water System Operations Purchased Water Wastewater FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 16 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office STORMWATER Actual Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget REVENUE FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance Transfer In 12.31% Total 12.31% STORMWATER Actual Adopted Proposed $ Budget % Budget EXPENDITURE FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 Variance Variance Administration (5,241) -5.28% Street & Road Cleaning 1.02% Operations 6.91% Debt Retirement - - 100.00% Total 102.65% Stormwater Expenditures Administration Street & Road Cleaning Operations Debt Retirement 17 Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office TOWN OF VINTON FY2020 TOTAL BUDGET General Fund Grant Fund Utility Fund Capital Fund Stormwater Fund Total % of Total Expenditures Personnel - -42.60% Operating - 28.17% Capital - 11.08% Debt - - 10.30% Transfers -- - 7.85% Total Expenditures 100.00% FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office 18 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF VINTON DEBT SCHEDULE Series/Description Interest Rates Maturity 6/30/2019 Debt FY19-20 General Fund 2.05-3.10% 2020- $2,801,482 $508,443.24 2.05-3.30% 2022- $5,871,997 $772,922.65 3.02% $242,703 $38,725.86 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING THANK YOU TO OUR DEPARTMENTS Council, Town Manager’s Office, Finance/Treasurer’s Office, Police, Human Resources, Public Works, Planning & Zoning, Economic Development, and Community Programs Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office 19 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office 20 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Next Step: Budget Adoption Target May 21, 2019 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA. 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, 2019 to June 30, 2020, 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 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, 2019. This Ordinance adopted on motion made by Council Member ______________, and seconded by Council Member __________________. AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: _____________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk Revenues Total All Funds General Fund $7,527,870 Grant Fund 4,000 Utility Fund Capital Fund 3,722,500 519,698 Stormwater Fund 460,210 Total Revenues $12,234,278 Expenditures General Fund: Town Council $134,463 Town Manager's Office 122,772 Human Resources 62,871 Legal Services 41,250 Treasurer/Finance Department 246,578 Police Department 2,167,087 Communications Services 462,000 Fire & EMS 2,270 Police/Animal Control 69,381 Public Works Administration 111,426 Maintenance/Highways/Streets/Bridges 820,235 Snow and Ice Removal 44,549 Traffic Signs and Street Light 160,849 Refuse Collection 536,420 Recycling 86,469 Building & Grounds 137,066 Health Department 14,465 Special Programs 151,437 WM Interdepartmental Functions 10,000 War Memorial 259,024 Vinton Veterans Monument 1,640 Swimming Pool/Parks 3,242 Senior Program 98,653 Town Museum 11,929 Planning & Zoning 278,436 Economic Development 148,740 Public Transportation 105,000 Vinton Business Center 7,350 Performance Agreements 53,400 Debt Service - General Fund 448,751 Transfers 730,117 VML Risk Management Grant 4,000 Water & Wastewater Administration $443,651 Customer Accounts 366,411 Water System Maintenance 944,323 Purchased Water 125,000 Wastewater System Maintenance 836,080 Debt Retirement-Bonds/L.T.D. 772,930 Performance Agreements 4,000 Transfers 230,105 Total Utility Fund $3,722,500 Capital Fund: Police Department Capital Outlay $22,000 Street Mountain View Road Imp 350,000 Street Department Capital Outlay 129,698 Economic Development Capital Outlay 18,000 Total Grant Fund $519,698 Stormwater Fund Administration $94,068 Street & Road Cleaning 66,643 Operations 260,772 Debt Retirement 38,727 Total Stormwater Fund $460,210 Total Combined Expenditures $12,234,278 Meeting Date May 7, 2019 Department Finance Issue Consideration of public comments regarding a proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 86, Taxation, Article V, Tax on Prepared Food and Beverages, Sections 86-167, Levy of the Vinton Town Code and establishing an effective date of August 1, 2019. Summary The Proposed FY 2019/2020 budget includes an increase of the prepared food and beverage tax, also known as the meals tax, from 5% to 6% of the charge for prepared food and beverages. This recommended increase will be used to fund capital and potential future operating needs of the Town of Vinton. The required notice of Public Hearing ran in the Vinton Messenger on April 25, 2019 and May 2, 2019. Attachments PowerPoint slide Draft Ordinance Recommendations Conduct Public Hearing Action to be taken on May 21, 2019 Town Council Agenda Summary Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office 1 FY2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Meals Tax Close By: Roanoke City – 5.5% Salem City – 6.0% Bedford Town – 5.5% Lynchburg City – 6.5% Rocky Mount Town – 5.0% Christiansburg Town – 7.5% Blacksburg Town – 6.0% Pulaski Town – 7.0% TOWN OF VINTON PROPOSED MEALS TAX INCREASE How would a 1.0% tax increase impact my meals? $5 Meal – 5¢ $20 Meal – 20¢ Estimated increased revenue: $260,000/year What could a 1.0% tax increase help fund this year? •PD Computer Upgrades •Salt Spreaders & Covering •Lawn Mowers & Trailer •Gateway Entrance Signs •Garthright Bridge Maintenance Fund 1 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA. AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 86, Taxation, Article V, Tax on Prepared Food and Beverages, Sections 86-167, Levy of the Vinton Town Code and establishing an effective date. WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton is authorized to impose a tax upon the sale of prepared food and beverages to provide revenue for the general fund of the Town by Sections 58.1-3833, 58.1- 3834, 58.1-3840 and 58.1-3841 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was advertised and held on May 7, 2019, and all public comments have been considered by Council; and WHEREAS, Council desires to impose an increase in the meals tax. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Vinton that Chapter 86, Taxation, Article V, Tax on Prepared Food and Beverages, Sections 86-167, Levy of the Vinton Town Code, is amended as follows: ARTICLE V. TAX ON PREPARED FOODS AND BEVERAGES Sec. 86-167. Levy. There is hereby imposed and levied by the town on each person a tax at the rate of six five percent on the amount paid for meal(s) purchased from any food establishment, whether prepared in such food establishment or not, and whether consumed on the premises or not. This ordinance shall take effect on ___________, 2019. This Ordinance adopted on motion made by Council Member ____________________ and seconded by Council Member ____________________, with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: ___________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor 2 ATTEST: ____________________________________ Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk Meeting Date May 7, 2019 Department Administration Issue Briefing on Dog Park Summary At the March 19, 2019 Council meeting, two citizens requested Town Council to consider establishing a dog park within the Town limits. Staff has researched the dog park that is currently under operation in Salem and the two parks in Roanoke City. A PowerPoint presentation will be given at the meeting which will provided an overview of the referenced parks along with construction and maintenance cost estimates. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary