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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
311 South Pollard Street
Tuesday, October 1, 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 of the Regular Council meeting of September 17,
2019
G. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
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
a. Briefing on the proposed adoption of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan - Anita McMillan
b. Briefing on the Notice of Intent to Award Engineering Services to Mattern &
Craig for the Walnut Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
Project – 5th Street to Town West/City of Roanoke Limits – Anita McMillan
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
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
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2. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
a. Consider adoption of Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Animals, Article III,
Animals Other Than Dogs and Cats, Section 10-93, Beekeeping of the
Town Code – Town Manager
3. COMMENTS/UPDATES
K. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
L. MAYOR
M. COUNCIL
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. WORK SESSION
1. Procedures for Council Committees
2. Planning for Council Retreat
NEXT TOWN COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
October 6-8, 2019 – Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference – Hotel Roanoke &
Conference Center
October 10, 2019 – 4:00 p.m. – Economic Development Tour with Vinton Town Council and
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
October 21, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Conference Room
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
Meeting Date
October 1, 2019
Department
Town Clerk
Issue
Consider approval of minutes of the Regular Council meeting of September 17, 2019
Summary
None
Attachments
September 17, 2019 minutes
Recommendations
Motion to approve minutes
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 7:00 P.M.
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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
Pete Peters, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic
Development
Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
Thomas Foster, Police Chief
Anne Cantrell, Finance Director/Treasurer
Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director
Joey Hiner, Public Works Director
Fabricio Drumond, Deputy Police Chief
Nathan McClung, Principal Planner
7:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with, Council
Member Scheid, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor
Liles and Mayor Grose present.
McCarty was absent.
Roll call
After a Moment of Silence, the William Byrd Middle
School Beekeeping Club led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the U.S. Flag.
Under upcoming community events, Vice Mayor
Liles announced the following: September 19 – Vinton
Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament – 1:00
p.m. – Botetourt Golf & Swim Club; September 27 -
Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest - 7:30 p.m. - Lancerlot
Sports Complex; September 28 –
UNC Charlotte – 7:30 p.m. – Lancerlot Sports Complex
and September 28 - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Yard Sale
– Vinton History Museum. Debbie Adams announced
that the William Byrd High School Choir needs votes
You can vote on the Vinton Messenger or School
Facebook pages and the deadline is tomorrow.
Council Member Scheid made a motion to approve
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) –
Approved minutes of Regular Council
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Chief Foster commented that it was Constitution
Day and then shared a quote from
Coolidge, “To live under the American Constitution is
the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded
to the human race”.
Deputy Chief Drumond made comments on the history
of MADD and then presented the 2018 MADD Award
to Officer Matthew Stafford for his “outstanding service
to reduce drunk and drugged driving in Virginia from
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018”.
Chief Foster next made brief comments and
introduced Christopher Wayne Shively, a new Police
Officer in his Department.
The next item on the agenda was the consideration
of public comments concerning the proposed granting
of a lease to The Vinton Historical Society for property
Museum). The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at
7:14 p.m.
Pete Peters commented that Council was briefed at
the September 3, 2019 meeting on the proposed
Lease that was a part of the agenda package and
prepared by the Town Attorney. The Town and the
Historical Society have had a long-standing
partnership in the operation of the History Museum.
This Lease was primarily an update and similar to the
recent Leases with The Advancement Foundation and
term of the Lease Agreement is from June 30, 2020
and will allow for three additional one-year renewals to
get this Lease on the same five-year cycle as the other
Leases.
Lease Agreement and authorize the Town Manager to
execute the same with the Historical Society.
Hearing no public comments, the Mayor closed the
Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Council Member Stovall made a motion to adopt the
Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by
Vice Mayor Liles and carried by the following roll call
vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) –
Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent
(1) - McCarty.
Public Hearing opened
Public Hearing closed
Adopted Resolution No. 2319 granting
East Jackson Avenue (Vinton History
Museum)
The next item on the agenda was a briefing on
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10-93, Beekeeping of the Town Code. Nathan
McClung first commented that s
by the William Byrd Middle School Beekeeping Club to
bring our Town Code up-to-date with the best practices
(beekeeping). Mr. McClung then turned the meeting
over to the Beekeeping
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, which was a part
Clerk’s Office as a part of the permanent record.
Council Member Scheid asked if the language in the
proposed Ordinance
would be
current language does not mention a live water source
as an adequate supply, but it could be inferred from the
way it is written. Members of the Beekeeping Club
commented that
source of water available and that you cannot program
a bee to go to certain water source. If there is a natural
body of
Council Member Scheid next asked how far they would
travel to go to water and the response was up to three
miles. Anita McMillan commented with the Town being
Roanoke River and being 3.2 square miles that should
be sufficient.
appreciation to the Club for their presentation. Council
Member Scheid asked if there were bee hives in the
Town now and would any of those be adversely
individuals who have applied for a bee keeping permit.
adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Town
Manager to file an application for allocation of Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) MAP-21 Fiscal
Year 2021-2022 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-
Program funds for Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2B.
Anita McMillan commented that Council was briefed on
project cost is $476,000. The grant funding that the
Town will be requesting is $380,800, which is 80% of
the Project. The 20% match will be $95,200 and part
of the match ($31,000 will be provided by Pathfinders
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under the Norfolk Southern railroad track and part can
be provided by the grant administration costs.
Vice Mayor Liles made a motion to adopt the
Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by
Council Member Scheid and carried by the following
roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas
(4) – Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None;
Absent (1) - McCarty.
Adopted Resolution No. 2320
authorizing the Town Manager to file
an application for allocation of Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT)
MAP-21 Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-
Grant (STBG)
Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2B
Under the Town Manager’s comments/updates, the
Town Manager
McClung to provide an update on the
questions that have received
near McDonald’s on Vinyard Road. Mr. McClung first
commented that meetings have been held with Public
Works, VDOT Officials and Valley Metro regarding the
location of the bus stop that is causing traffic turning
left from Hardy Road to Vinyard Road to back up.
The issue is a lot more complex than just relocating the
bus stop due to Federal regulations.
have to be ADA compliant and if a new one is to be
installed, there must be a formal plan for it to become
ADA complaint. Currently this bus stop is at the end
of a sidewalk, so simply moving it
Vinyard would not
disability to traverse northward or westward on
different portions of Hardy Road. With regard to the
potential for constructing sidewalks down that side of
Vinyard closer to Rosie’s, the sidewalks would also
have to meet ADA requirements. We would not only
have to pay upfront construction costs for the labor and
curb ramps and driveway entrances were also ADA
complaint. The removal of the bus stop would cut off
that entire portion of restaurant row and the westward
side of Vinyard Road to anyone with a disability.
Mr. McClung next commented the PSAP grant was still
pedestrian safety improvements at the Vinyard/Hardy
intersection. The crosswalk going east to west on
Vinyard Road
Hardy Road will allow anyone who is blind, deaf or has
any type of physical disability to cross the street safely
and will meet the Federal ADA requirements. Once
this is completed there would be an opportunity to
move the bus stop because individuals would be able
to get across the intersection safely. Another matter
of concern in this same area are
make a left-
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and happens equal to or even more that what the bus
stop causes. The bus
typically stopped between 30 seconds to a minute, 16
times a day.
Council Member Scheid asked if the PSAP grant would
responded it would only improve
corner in the vicinity of the intersection. Council
Member Scheid next asked would he propose to move
the bus stop to. Mr. McClung responded
already a pre-
Donuts side off of Hardy Road, but potentially once the
PSAP grant project is completed the bus could stop in
front of the Verizon building. By stopping in the right
lane, the left lane is still open for people to pass the
bus. Valley Metro has looked at this location and they
Building.
extending the sidewalk from where the bus stop is now
commented that VDOT had given a rough estimate of
$40-50,000 not including the engineering component.
Council Member Scheid next expressed her concerns
sidewalks to take individuals from McDonald’s down to
Rosie’s or vice-versa or into the Downtown area. Mr.
McClung commented that the Roanoke-Alleghany
inventory this fiscal year as part of the work program.
Council Member Stovall asked if the bus had to stop if
nobody was there waiting and Mr. McClung responded
no. Vice Mayor Liles suggested that once the PSAP
McDonald’s to the other side of Hardy Road in front of
Bojangles. The Mayor suggested to close the curb cut
near Verizon and relocate the bus stop there. The bus
Rosie’s without backing up traffic on Virginia Avenue.
Under reports from Council Committees, Anne
Cantrell first commented that the Finance Committee
DUI Taskforce Grant, the July 2019 Financial Report
Investments. Ms. Cantrell then reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation, which will be on file in the Town Clerk’s
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commented that the headings for the Financial Report
slides should read “Financial Report for July 2019”.
With regard to the DMV DUI Taskforce Grant, Ms.
Cantrell commented that this grant was
be for a perio
interceded on behalf of the localities and was able to
work out an agreement for partial grant funding for the
Federal Fiscal Year 2020 which runs from October 1st
through September 30th. The partial grant will cover
salary, fringe benefits, minimal operating costs such as
benefits when the Offi
holiday pay. The potential costs to the Town would be
$5,400 for paid time off with fringe benefits and $6,500
for holiday time with fringe benefits for a total cost of
$11,900 for this position.
The Town Manager commented that
serves on the DMV DUI Taskforce is not a part of the
employee count for the Police Department. At the end
of the grant period, we would have to have a vacant
position for that Officer to come back into so that we
do not overbudget and get into the same situation that
we did a number of years ago.
Chief Foster commented that originally the grant was
for five years beginning in the Fall of 2016
going to be fund
These are Federal funds that are delivered to the DMV
and then allocated to the localities. Through
negotiations at the State level we were able to reach
an agreement to fund everything except paid time off
for the Officer. As we reach this five-year mark where
we anticipate total funding to be cut we would keep a
position open so that we could absorb that Officer back
into our allotted number of sworn police officers without
going into a situation where we have an over-
This has been a very successful program and out of
the three Tasks Force across the State the one in the
Roanoke Valley has been the most successful and in
Safety Award.
Council Member Scheid commented
we get to keep the vehicle that was furnished through
the grant and Chief Foster commented that after the
Task Force concludes that vehicle will remain with the
Police Department.
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numbers together and even though they are higher
than what they thought they would be, but it is a deal
for the Town to get a full-time officer that is doing such
good work and has been so successful especially with
the presentation of the MADD a
tonight.
extra funds not covered by the grant would come from,
Chief Foster commented they would come from salary
savings within their department
vacancies.
With regard to the CD renewal,
highest quote received for a 15-
Pinnacle Bank for 1.90% APY.
Council Member Scheid made a motion to approve the
July 2019 Financial Report as presented; the motion
was seconded by Vice Mayor Liles 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.
Council Member Scheid made a motion to approve the
Town continuing with the DMV DUI Task Force Grant
from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 or
until the Grant ends;
Council Member Stovall
roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas
(4) – Scheid, Stovall, Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None;
Absent (1) - McCarty.
Approved July 2019 Financial Report
Approved the Town approve the Town
of Vinton continuing with the DMV DUI
2019 through September 30, 2020 or
until the Grant ends
For the Public Works Committee report, Mr. Hiner
commented that the Public Works Committee met on
September 12, 2019 and discussed the Right-of-Way
Ordinance, the Thrasher Storm Drain, Dillon Woods Gas
Lines and an update on the Refuse. With regard to the
Right-of-Way Ordinance, the proposed draft has been
approved by the Town Attorney
violators can be issued citations similar to parking
tickets. The Committee has requested that a field trip be
scheduled to view the sites that would be affected by the
Ordinance. A sink hole developed in the
behind Thrasher United Methodist Church due to an
issue with the storm drain pipe. Since this is on private
property and no recorded easements were found, the
Town Manager sent a letter to the Maintenance
Committee of the Church informing them that the
maintenance and repair of this storm drain would not be
the Town’s responsibility.
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Mr. Hiner next commented that Roanoke Gas is
replacing mains and renewing service lines in some of
the neighborhoods in Town and will
cuts in the pavement when the project is complete.
With regard to refuse, the adjustment to the change in
the collection system continues on the staff side and the
citizen side. The number of calls and questions have
diminished some and the PSA video that has been airing
on RVTV and on Facebook has been of benefit to the
program.
adjustments to staff. Mr. Hiner responded they have to
based on questions from the citizens. Also, when there
are replacements on the crew due to vacations, we have
to make sure they also know what is going on. Vice
Mayor Liles next commented that in the past there was
discussion that when we moved to the trashcans and the
tipping system that we would be able to man the truck
with three employees instead of four, but you needed
some time. Mr. Hiner responded that maneuvering the
crew grab the cans and bags off the side of the road
even with four employees. Vice Mayor Liles next asked
was is not in the budget going forward that this was the
five-year plan and how are we going to make that up in
four and a half years. Mr. Hiner
want to do a motion and speed study.
Club and the fact they got to see local government in
action and made
Council are here to listen to the citizens. The Mayor
also commented on the recent CPR/First Aid class that
he participated in and
employees, the Downtown Management Team that is
working on the Housing Grant and the Joint Regional
Tech-Carilion.
Comments from Council: Vice Mayor Liles
commented that he completed his traveling for work on
September 9th
the Police Department on the
robbery suspect at CVS;
Government meeting; the CEDS Committee of which he
is Chairman and a rec
meeting that he attended in the Alleghany Highlands and
the positive things that were said about Vinton. He also
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Vice Mayor Liles made a motion to adjourn the
meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member
Scheid
members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Scheid, Stovall,
Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) - McCarty
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Regular Meeting adjourned
Following a brief recess, the Mayor called the Work
Session to order at 8:35 p.m. for further discussion on
Cost of Service Study/Water & Wastewater Rates.
The Town Manager first commented that the Cost of
2019 and this W ork S
opportunity to ask any questions and to
After additional comments, the Town Manager turned
the meeting over to Courtney Rogers with Davenport.
Mr. Rogers began by reviewing a PowerPoint
presentation, a hard copy of which was
Council prior to the Work Session and will be on file in
record. The
structure change effective in January 2020; charging
for 0-3,000 usage where it previously had not been
charged and move to monthly billing. The 0-3,000 would
change to 0-1,500 per month. The first increases would
be the second half of FY2020 and then increases in FY
2021, 2022 and 2023.
forward with capital projects, Davenport would work with
Council to recommend various alternatives in terms of
being able to borrow the money. The volumetric would
increase by six percent (6%) over the next half year for
FY2020 starting January 1, 2020 and then six percent
(6%) in FY 2021, 2022 and 2023.
The minimum charge would be reduced initially because
it is the balance of that year and going from bi-monthly
to monthly. This will be of benefit to individuals initially
before the rates go back up. In terms of FY 2021, 2022
and 2023, the minimum charge would go up at 8 percent
(8%) per year starting with July 1, 2020.
projected residential water bills for 1,000 gallons and for
5,000 gallons a month, which is usually the average
residential usage.
Vice Mayor Liles asked when we would go to monthly
billing. The Town Manager responded in July of 2020 to
allow us to contract out the meter changes which would
begin in the January-February timeframe. This would
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commented that April-June is also a busy time for their
office and would allow them to get through tax
collections. The Mayor asked how many customers that
would affect and Ms. Cantrell responded roughly 5,000.
Council Member Stovall asked about
water infrastructure projects and Ms. Cantrell responded
they were identified in the last presentation to be $1.8
million for meter replacement, $1.5 million for the 3rd
Street sewer pump station and
getting a new well site tapped and on-line. Council
Member Stovall next suggested
created
wastewater rates to provide information to citizens. Vice
Mayor Liles agreed and commented that the fact sheet
that was put on the website recently about the Mountain
View Road Reconstruction Project was very beneficial.
The Town Manager further commented that the new
Well is in the Meadows and is very productive and has
good water quality. Once it is opened up, it will replace
Roanoke County and one that we have quality issues
with.
The Town Manager commented that staff needed
guidance on the scheduling because it would require a
Public Hearing. After reviewing the
Increase Calendar,
advertise the Public Hearing for the Water & Wastewater
Rates Increase for the
meeting.
meeting
The Work Session was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
October 1, 2019
Department
Planning and Zoning
Issue
Briefing on the proposed adoption of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Summary
Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, as amended, local governments are required to develop and
adopt natural hazard mitigation plans in order to receive certain federal assistance. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) defines Mitigation as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-
term risk to life and property from a hazard event. Mitigation, also known as prevention, encourages long-
term reduction of hazard vulnerability. The goal of mitigation is to save lives and reduce property damage.
The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee is comprised of representatives from the counties of
Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke; the cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem; and the towns of
Buchanan, Clifton Forge, Fincastle, Iron Gate, New Castle, Troutville and Vinton. The Committee was
convened in order to study the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Region’s risks from, and vulnerabilities to,
natural hazards, and to make recommendations on mitigating the effects of such hazards in the Roanoke
Valley-Alleghany Region.
The complete copy of the Plan can be downloaded and/or viewed on RVARC website at http://rvarc.org/wp-
content/uploads/2019/08/RVAR_Hazard_Mitigation_Plan_2019.pdf
Attachments
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Cover Sheet – 1 Page
Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee – 1 Page
Table of Contents of the Regional Mitigation Plan – 4 Pages
Town of Vinton Section – 14 Pages
Recommendations
No action required.
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date
October 1, 2019
Department
Planning and Zoning
Issue
Briefing on the Notice of Intent to Award Engineering Services to Mattern & Craig for the Walnut
Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations Project – 5th Street to Town West/City of Roanoke
Limits
Summary
The estimated total Project cost for the Walnut Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
Project is $1,446,282.00. The Project is funded through the Roanoke Valley Transportation Policy
Organization’s (RVTPO) Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP)/Set-Aside
Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program. The Project will be governed and administered under
the Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Manual.
A Request for Proposals to provide engineering services was issued on March 20, 2019, with a due
date of April 25, 2019. The Town received six (6) Request for Proposals (RFPs). The RFPs were
reviewed and scored by the members of the Engineering Services Selection Committee (Anita
McMillan, Pete Peters, Joey Hiner, Nathan McClung, Kenny Sledd, and Brandon Gann (a non-voting
member). On June 11, and June 12, 2019, the Selection Committee interviewed four firms, and a
meeting was held after the last interview to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each firm, which
included the firms’ technical presentations. Staff called and spoke with the listed references that were
submitted by the top-ranked firm, Mattern & Craig, on June 13, 2019, and the Selection Committee
was briefed regarding the reference checks. A Notice of Intent to Award was issued to Mattern &
Craig on June 14, 2019. A pre-scoping meeting with Mattern & Craig, VDOT and Town personnel
was held on July 2, 2019, and a kick-off meeting was held on July 16, 2019. Staff is currently
reviewing the Scope of Services and fee schedule submitted by Mattern & Craig.
Attachment
Mattern & Craig Proposed Scope of Services
Recommendations
No action required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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BACKGROUND/PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The primary objective of the Project is to provide pedestrian and bicycle accommodations/routes (multi-
modal paths) along Walnut Avenue from just west of the Walnut Avenue/Glade Creek Bridge to the
western Town limits. The Project distance is +/- 0.3 miles. The route may consist of on-street bicycle
paths and standard sidewalks along the back of curb, or another form of shared paths. The route may
also be located only primarily along one side of the existing road and may involve formal crossings.
The Project is being funded through VDOT and FHWA (RSTP/STBG Funds) and must adhere to VDOT’s
requirements and the federal rules and regulations tied to the funding agreement (Standard Project
Administration Agreement). The requirements of project development and administration are outlined
in the Agreement and VDOT’s Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Manual. It is understood the project is
a Tier 1 Project as defined by the LAP Manual. The Dis-advantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
participation requirement in the Professional Services Contract is 12-percent.
Critical to the project success is ensuring the project progresses in a timely manner to ensure continued
funding. Critical milestones related to progress include: execution of project administration agreement
(completed); kick-off meeting with VDOT District Coordinator (completed); project scoping report &
estimate of construction cost; VDOT Review submissions (50% and 90% plan and construction cost
estimate review); Right-of-way acquisition, Authorization to Advertise; and, beginning of construction.
Community outreach/presentations are a critical component of the Project as well.
It is understood that a majority of the project can be constructed within existing public right-of-way or
on property currently owned by the Town of Vinton (Parcel ID 060.15-02-01.00-0000). Depending on
the final configuration and alignment, other portions of the project will likely involve right-of-way
acquisition and temporary construction easements from adjoining property owners along Walnut
Avenue. These property owners include: Viking Fence Company, Inc. (Parcel ID 060.15-02-01.01-0000
and 060.14-02-19.00-0000), NILAM Corporation (Parcel ID 060.14-02-17.00-0000), CARGILL,
Incorporated (Parcel ID 060.14-02-16.00-0000), and potentially portions of Norfolk Southern right-of-
way. A key design component to this portion of the work is resolution of commercial entrance
configurations and re-location of the direct off-street parking along the frontage of the Viking Fence
building. It is understood that the project was initiated without a Right-of-way Phase, but the Project
structure will be amended by VDOT to include a Right-of-way/Utility Plan Phase. The scope of services
includes preparation of a specified number of right-of-way and temporary construction easement plats.
The Professional Services work (Engineering) of the project will generally include: boundary,
topographic, and design surveys; environmental services - wetlands/jurisdictional waters delineation,
Hazardous Materials Due Diligence Certification, and Water Quality Permits and Natural Resource Due
Diligence Certification; development of preliminary route alignments and typical sections; development
of concepts for revised entrance and relocation of the direct off-street parking configurations, and
working with the Town to acquire approval from affected property owners; development of Right-of-
way/Utility Relocation Plans; development of final construction documents (plans and specifications and
contract documents); development of construction cost estimates; submissions to VDOT at prescribed
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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intervals; and, submission to Town and Roanoke County for Development Plan Review for construction
permit documents.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Surveying:
1.1. General: Surveying services will be performed by H&B Surveying and Mapping, LLC (a certified
DBE) under a sub-consulting agreement.
1.2. Property Research/Owner Notification: Survey notification letters should be prepared and mailed
to cover the approximately 16 parcels of property located within the survey limits. The names
and addresses (mailing address and property address) of all property owners located within the
survey limits will be provided to the Town for checking and coordination. The Town will
coordinate and send owner notification letters or provide direct correspondence for this project.
Survey field work will begin once proper clearance has been received from landowners. Field
personnel will carry copies of the documentation with them in the field during survey activities.
1.3. Deed and Right-of-way Compilation: Compile the parcels and rights-of-way for the properties
within the project limits. This compilation will be used to recover property corners in the field
and aid in preparing the final base plan. The existing right-of-way will be established within the
project limits. Property lines and owners will be shown on all properties (16 Parcels) located
within the survey limits. The following field and office tasks will be performed:
1.3.1. Field reconnaissance and recovery of property and right-of-way monument.
1.3.2. Acquisition of field ties for monuments or evidence of occupation.
1.3.3. Current property owner verification using the deed and plat information.
1.3.4. Recorded plat, deed, easement (through chain of title only) and plan research.
1.3.5. Best-fit analysis of compiled property boundary and right-of-way information based on found
monuments.
1.4. GPS Survey Control/ Project Datum: Utilizing RTK Instruments connected to Smartnet Reference
Station Network we will establish four (4) main survey control points for this project based NGS
OPUS Solutions. The horizontal project datum will be Virginia State Plane South Zone NAD83 in
US Survey Feet and the vertical datum will be NAVD 88.
1.5. Horizontal & Vertical Control Traverse: We will establish horizontal control points at
approximately 200 - 300 foot intervals throughout the project utilizing conventional through
adjusted traverse. Control points will be T-Bars, PK nails, or other material most appropriate for
resisting removal or destruction.
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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1.6. Layout & Location for Fixed Wing Aerial Panels: layout, set, and locate Fixed Wing Aerial Targets /
PIDs.
1.7. Topography (Obscured Areas): we will utilize aerial mapping to acquire and develop the base
mapping for this project, and we will conventionally locate/survey specific natural and manmade
surface features, break lines and spot elevation for the aerial obscured areas as to develop the
appropriate final survey delivery. This survey will consist of all visible physical features, which will
include but is not limited to – storm and sanitary sewer as-built to include inverts, sign post, curb
and gutter, edges of pavement, driveways, visible and recovered property monumentation such as
iron rods, pipes, and concrete monuments, railroad rails, trees, shrubs, woods lines, sidewalk,
existing building structures, fences, and retaining walls.
1.8. Topography (DTM Surface): merge the aerial data and conventional field run data to create a DTM
surface and contour data showing 1’ interval contours. Gravel areas will be shown via Aerial
Methods of which is scoped to a vertical accuracy of 0.15’+/-. The edge of pavement along the
main corridor will be conventionally surveyed as a part of this project and will be of survey grade
accuracy.
1.9. Annotation of Aerial Mapping: field annotate the aerial topography features located in the aerial
mapping and conventionally locate any missing features.
1.10. Sub-surface & Above Ground Utility Data: utility locations will be performed by Miss Utility.
Locate/survey and annotate all markings used to designate underground utilities.
1.11. Storm & Sanitary Sewer: locate storm and sanitary sewer structures to one structure outside the
project area, or to point of outfall into Glade/Tinker Creek. This information will be shown in
tabular format in the survey base plan. Rim and invert elevations of existing drainage structures
will be obtained and existing pipe type, size, length, and direction of flow will be noted.
1.12. Survey will be prepared in AutoCAD file format with an XML file for the surface.
2. Environmental Services:
2.1. General: Environmental services will be performed by ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC under a sub-
consulting agreement.
2.2. Form EQ-429 Completion - This task will include:
2.2.1. Completion of Form EQ-429 (VDOT Project Early Notification)
2.2.2. Developing project location details/maps
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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2.2.3. Developing project description
2.2.4. Developing a narrative description of existing conditions
2.2.5. Preparing applicable maps
2.3. Form EQ-121 Completion - This task will include:
2.3.1. Completion of Form EQ-121 (VDOT Hazardous Materials Due Diligence Certification for Locally-
Administered Projects)
2.3.2. Certification by the Town of Vinton of an appropriate level of inquiry made to identify potential
hazardous substances or petroleum products within the project right-of-way will be required (See
Task 2.4)
2.3.3. Prepare table summarizing results per parcel within the project area
2.3.4. Town of Vinton will sign the certification statement
2.3.5. Assumptions include: Additional hazardous material studies or soil/groundwater investigations
will not be needed, FOIA fees, if applicable, will be covered or waived by the Town of Vinton.
2.4. Form EQ-555 Completion - This task will include:
2.4.1. Completion of Form EQ-555 (VDOT Water Quality Permits and Natural Resource Due Diligence
Certification for Locally-Administered Projects)
2.4.2. Summary of compensatory mitigation, if required
2.4.3. Summary of threatened and endangered species (see Task 2.5)
2.4.4. Erosion & Sediment Control Plan information
2.4.5. Inspection details
2.4.6. Certification by the Town of Vinton
2.4.7. Town of Vinton will sign the certification statement
2.4.8. Assumes no stream or wetland impacts will occur
2.5. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – This Task will include:
2.5.1. The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment will be prepared in general accordance with ASTM
Standard E1527-13, Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment Process. The Report will be completed for the five parcels
anticipated to be impacted by the project and one report will be provided for all five parcels. This
assumes parcels 060.15-02-01.00-0000 (Town of Vinton), 060.15-02-01.01-0000 (Viking Fence Co
Inc), 060.14-02-17.00-0000 (Nilam Corporation), 060.14-02-19.00-0000 (Viking Fence Co Inc), and
060.14-02-16.00-0000 (Cargill Incorporated).
2.5.2. User Questionnaire - the Town of Vinton (user of the report) will complete and provide to
Environmental Consultant a standard questionnaire that may be material to identifying
recognized environmental conditions with respect to the site. The questionnaire will be included
in the Phase I ESA Report and will assist in satisfying the “User’s Responsibilities” portion of the
ASTM Standard.
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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2.5.3. ASTM standard requires a search for the existence of environmental liens and activity and use
limitations (AULs) to be conducted in order to satisfy “All Appropriate Inquiry” in accordance with
40 CFR Part 312. Scope of work assumes this information is readily available and that a third
party provider to conduct this search will not be required.
2.6. Review Agency Coordination:
2.6.1. Conduct a review of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service online IPAC database to search for rare,
threatened, and endangered species potentially located on or near the project site. It is
understood the USFWS is not to be contacted directly without first speaking to VDOT
Environmental personnel. A project review request can be submitted to USFWS with VDOT
permission.
2.6.2. Review the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VADGIF) database information to
evaluate the potential for state-listed species within a two mile radius of the project area
2.6.3. Consult with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Waste and Water Divisions
to evaluate potential environmental concerns the project may pose to that agency
2.6.4. Review site data obtained from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to
identify potential Natural Heritage Areas
2.6.5. Conduct a review of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) Cultural Resource
Information System to obtain information of known cultural resources within the project area
2.6.6. Prepare a summary package of the above findings for initial VDOT review. Following VDOT review
and approval, the project review package can be finalized in order to help secure a “capstone”
letter
2.6.7. Scope assumes VDOT/Town of Vinton will provide necessary cover letter requirements and/or
agency contact persons for the review request submittals.
2.7. Draft Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (NEPA/PCE) Completion - task will include:
2.7.1. Completion of a draft Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) Form, to include: Project
information, a discussion of unusual circumstances, and an Assessment of potential
environmental impacts
2.7.2. Scope assumes assistance from the Town of Vinton will be available for specific technical details,
if necessary.
2.7.3. Scope assumes no environmental impacts are anticipated and that no additional studies will be
required.
3. Preliminary Design:
3.1. General:
3.1.1. Attend Project Kick-off Meeting with representatives from Town and VDOT to fully discuss
implementation of project efforts and exchange information.
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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3.1.2. Perform Site Resource Inventory - visit the site, photograph site, and document existing
conditions.
3.1.3. Compile base mapping and aerial photography of the project area that may be used for initial
planning, exhibits, and schematic plan development. Aerial photography shall be the latest
version of the VGIN Mapping provided by Town/County.
3.1.4. Review prior studies and exhibits developed for the project, including and exhibits and narratives
used in the funding application. Identify key components and concepts that will be incorporated
into the work of the project.
3.1.5. Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and submit bi-weekly reports to the Town on
the project progress and general compliance with schedule. Project schedule for subsequent
Phases and Final Design will be finalized upon completion of Supplemental Study/Schematic
Design Phase.
3.2. Concept Plan Development: Using available project background data and information from
existing records (prior to final survey), develop a minimum of two (2) concepts showing the
proposed project improvements. These concepts will be similar to those developed by engineer
and presented to Town during the interview/selection process, and will focus on a “southern
alignment” along the frontages of Viking Fence and NILAM Corporation with crossings near the
Walnut Street bridge (eastern end) and possibly on the western end (near Town limits) to align
with existing informal walkway under the Norfolk Southern trestle leading in to the City of
Roanoke. In addition, we will: develop plans, sections, and renderings showing the proposed
arrangements at the existing commercial entrances in to the Viking Fence and NILAM
Corporation properties, and the proposed arrangements to address and/or relocate direct off-
street parking in front of the Viking Fence property.
3.3. Scoping Report & Cost Estimate: Using concepts developed above, prepare a Letter Report
summarizing the findings of the Concept Study along with an estimate of construction cost. This
Report and Estimate will be submitted to VDOT to satisfy the “Project Scoping” requirements.
3.4. Present concepts to Town staff for review and discussion. Incorporate agreed-upon items into
the plan and re-submit to Town for approval.
3.5. Prepare a Concept Design Report summarizing the findings and recommendations of the
Preliminary Design Phase. The report shall include: a summary of the overall design objectives;
an analysis and approach to meeting the objectives; sketches, plans and drawings depicting the
proposed improvements; any known environmental issues that may affect design and permitting;
the Engineer’s estimate of construction cost. The Report shall include plans, drawings, and other
typical sections and details that will generally be 30-percent complete design drawings.
Illustrations may include: sections, elevations, diagrams, plans, and enlarged sketches or models.
Submit Report to Town and VDOT and meet to discuss findings and recommendations, and
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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address questions comments developed by Town and submit final Report. Refine/Update Report
and 30-percent Plans and, if needed, resubmit for Review.
3.6. Incorporate survey and environmental findings into concept design drawings in order to develop
concept design base drawings/plans. Prepare site specific Illustrations (sections, elevations,
diagrams, plans, and enlarged sketches or models) of the area along the frontage of Viking Fence
suitable for presentation to property owner in order to assist in “envisioning” of re-use of the
direct off-street parking.
3.7. Design Workshop I - meet with Town’s Advisory Committee and affected property owners to
review the proposed improvements.
4. Right-of-way/Utility Plan Development (50-percent Plans):
4.1. General: The Design Development Phase will address the general project objectives and
proposed improvements in project areas as outlined in the Schematic Design Report.
4.2. Upon approval of the Schematic Design, prepare design drawings and plan sheets that depict all
required improvements within the project areas. Plan set will generally include: a title sheet with
location/vicinity map; general notes; plan sheets showing the proposed improvements within the
project area; enlarged plan areas and sections showing details of the proposed multi-modal
trail/walkway (bike and pedestrian accommodations) and other related features; enlarged plans
showing details of the entrance conditions and direct off-street parking and other hardscape
improvement; site specific and typical sections; and details.
4.3. Coordinate a utility field inspection to delineate any utility conflicts and required adjustments
and perform a site visit with all affected utilities to discuss the required improvements, project
schedule, and cost determinations.
4.4. Electrical Coordination – It is assumed that the existing power service to adjoining buildings may
be impacted through required pole relocation. We will coordinate with AEP to arrange for the
relocation of poles and service connections. Design to be performed by AEP and shown on
Engineer’s plans for reference only.
4.5. Develop the Engineer's Opinion of Probable Costs with proposed items and quantities. Establish
unit prices based on current VDOT bid tabulations and similar projects. Cost to be updated at
each submittal (e.g. 50%, 90%, and final) and milestone event.
4.6. Approvals and Permits: We will provide a list of required permits and approvals necessary for the
design elements included in the plans along with fees (if) required for the permits.
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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4.7. We will coordinate with approving agencies (Town of Vinton, Roanoke County, WVWA, and
VDOT) to determine submittal requirements and approval process.
4.8. Compile all environmental (NEPA) documentation (see Task 2) and send to VDOT for review.
Coordinate with VDOT and answer questions as necessary to obtain the determination of either a
categorical exclusion (CE) or a programmatic categorical exclusion (PCE). The appropriate forms
(either EQ-102 or EQ-104) will then be prepared and submitted to VDOT to obtain the CE or PCE.
Scope assumes the work of the project will qualify for a categorical exclusion (CE) or a
programmatic categorical exclusion (PCE).
4.9. Prepare outline of Technical Specifications, Contract Documents, and all VDOT & Federal
provisions as required. This shall include all VDOT and Federal Department of Labor Forms for
Federally Funded Projects.
4.10. Perform in-house quality control/quality assurance review by a Professional Engineer (PE) other
than the Project Engineer that will ultimately sign & seal the plans. Internal quality control
revisions will be performed as a result of this review.
4.11. Design Workshop II - meet with Town’s Advisory Committee and affected property owners to
review the proposed improvements.
4.12. Right-of-way/Utility Submission (50-percent) plans for Review. See section 8.
4.13. Right-of-way & Easement Acquisition: It is understood that fee-simple right-of-way will be
required from three (3) properties/parcels. Upon completion of the R/W Plans, we will assist the
Town in the process of securing the purchase agreements for the needed right-of-way. This will
include preparing the plats and easement exhibits as noted in Section 6. It is also understood
that the Town will request a waiver of an appraisal to estimate the fair market value of the
required right-of-way, and will instead prepare a waiver valuation – known as a Basic
Administrative Report (“BAR”). VDOT (and FHWA) approval is required for use of the BAR for
acquisitions over $10,000 but less than $25,000. We will assist Town with the preparation of the
BAR for up to three (3) parcels and submission of BAR to VDOT and FHWA. This work will be
performed with assistance of 3B Consulting Services, LLC (a DBE) under a sub-contract with
Engineer.
5.Final Design / Construction Document Phase (90% to Final Plans and Submission):
5.1. Upon completion of the review and approval of the Right-of-way/Utilities (50% Design) Plans,
address Plan and Development Review Comments received from the Town, County, VDOT and
other agencies.
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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5.2. Further develop and finalize 90-percent plans. Additional detail will include:
5.2.1. Develop detailed utility plans for relocation of water and sanitary sewer
5.2.2. Final coordination of out-of-plan relocations for electrical, gas, telephone, and other public
utilities.
5.2.3. Develop detailed grading (contour) plans and cross sections of the proposed improvements.
5.2.4. Develop detailed drainage and grading plans that will depict the collection, conveyance, and
discharge of surface stormwater run-off from the project area. It is assumed the area of
disturbance will be less than 1 acre. It is also assumed the project will discharge into an adequate
channel either by piping or open channel flow to either Tinker Creek or Glade Creek.
5.2.5. Develop detailed Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) plans suitable for submission to Roanoke
County for plan approval and land disturbance permit issuance.
5.3. Prepare a Transportation Management Plan/Maintenance of Traffic Plan for the work of the
project. Plan shall generally conform to applicable requirements contained in VDOT’s IIM-LD-
241.
5.4. Prepare Development Review Plan Package, required checklist, and applications and submit for
review by the Town and the Roanoke County.
5.5. Perform in-house quality control/quality assurance review by a professional engineer (PE) other
than the PE that will sign & seal the plans. Internal revisions will be performed as a result of this
review.
5.6. Finalize all technical specifications, special provisions, and other Contract Documents as required.
This will include all VDOT and Federal Department of Labor Forms for Federally Funded Projects.
5.7. Address any remaining comments developed during the 90% review.
5.8. Request/Obtain Authorization to Advertise including the required ROW certification and request
authorization to advertise from VDOT.
5.9. Submit 90-percent and Final plans for Review.
6. Plats / Easement Exhibits:
6.1. Prepare up to three (3) right-of-way dedication plats. Include submission to Town and Roanoke
County for review and approval.
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT
WALNUT AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS (UPC 111649)
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
CONTRACT NUMBER: TOV-2019-001PZ WA5THTWL
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7. Bidding & Negotiating Phase:
7.1. Attend the pre-bid conference to assist in answering any questions or concerns pertaining to the
project. We will prepare the meeting minutes for the Town’s use.
7.2. Through the bidding process, assist the Town with answering contractor's questions, inquiries,
and requests for information.
7.3. Attend Bid Opening.
7.4. Attend pre-award meeting with VDOT, Town, and successful Contractor.
7.5. It is assumed the Town will distribute plans to prospective bidders and manage the bidding
process.
8. Submissions:
8.1. Based on the project understanding and the scope of services outlined herein, the submissions
listed below will be performed.
8.1.1. Project Scoping – Report & estimate of construction cost
8.1.2. Right-of-way/Utilities (50-percent): Submit plans and estimate of construction cost for County,
Town and VDOT review. Plans will be suitable for procurement of needed right-of-way and
easement.
8.1.3. Right-of-way/Easement Plats: Provide three (3) original plat or easement exhibits for Town and
Owner signature.
8.1.4. 90-percent: submit plans, contract documents and specifications, and estimate of construction
cost for Town, County, and VDOT review.
8.1.5. Request for Authorization to Advertise: 100-percent/ready for advertisement plans, contract
documents and specifications, and estimate of construction cost for Town and VDOT review
8.1.6. Unless otherwise noted, submissions shall follow VDOT requirements and include: PDF
(electronic); one full-sized hard copy; and one half-sized hard copy. Up to three (3) full-sized
printed copies shall be provided to the Town for each submission.
Meeting Date
October 1, 2019
Department
Administration
Issue
Consider adoption of Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Animals, Article III, Animals Other Than
Dogs and Cats, Section 10-93, Beekeeping of the Town Code
Summary
Council was briefed on the proposed Ordinance at their September 17, 2019 meeting by Nathan
McClung and the William Byrd Middle School (WBMS) Beekeeping Club.
In order to clarify Section (b) (5) of the Ordinance, the language has been amended to “shall
provide access” (highlighted in Ordinance).
Attachments
Ordinance
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Ordinance
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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ORDINANCE NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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 10, Animals, Article III, Animals Other Than Dogs and
Cats, Section 10-93, of the Vinton Town Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Vinton that
Chapter 10, Animals, Article III, Animals Other Than Dogs and Cats, Section 93 is amended as
follows:
Chapter 10 – ANIMALS
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ARTICLE III. – ANIMALS OTHER THAN DOGS AND CATS
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Sec. 10-93. – Beekeeping.
(a) Definitions. Beehive means a single colony, hive or strand of bees, regardless of size.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any apparatus, structure or device which
has for its purpose the keeping of bees, or to in any manner encourage such bees to
swarm or hive or otherwise remain within the town, except under the following
conditions:
(1) Owners or keepers of bees shall apply for a permit from the town manager who
shall determine that all requirements of this section are met before the permit is
issued.
(2) Bee hives shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to the property line of
adjoining property of anyone other than the person maintaining the apiary.
(32) Bee hives shall not be located closer than 40 feet to any street, house or other
building used for residential purposes by anyone other than the person
maintaining the apiary or any apartment, hotel, motel, office, commercial
establishment, church, or school. or residence.
(43) Hives shall be kept clean and painted and not more than 12 hives shall be kept at
one location. with no more than four (4) beehives on any parcel of real property
which contains ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less in area. With respect to
parcels larger than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area, one (1) additional
beehive shall be permitted for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of area in
excess of ten thousand (10,000) square feet. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
during the months of April, May and June (swarm season) only, a person shall be
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permitted to keep two (2) additional beehives, over and above those permitted
during the balance of the year, on any parcel of real property
(4) Bees shall not be handled or disturbed in daylight.
(5) Property owner shall provide access to an adequate, accessible, and useable
supply of water for the bees.
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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
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
October 1, 2019
Department
Council
Issue
Work Session:
1. Procedures for Council Committees
2. Planning for Council Retreat
Summary
Council will discuss the procedures, duties and expectations of the Council Committees. They
will also begin planning for the Council Retreat and finalize the date.
Attachments
None
Recommendations
No action required
Town Council
Agenda Summary