HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/17/2014 - Regular1
Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Vinton War Memorial
814 Washington Avenue
Vinton, VA 24179
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
AGENDA
Consideration of:
A. 5:30 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. CONSENT AGENDA
F. AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS
G. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions for issues not listed on the agenda.
H. TOWN ATTORNEY
I. TOWN MANAGER
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
1. Consider adoption of a Resolution to appropriate funds from the Capital
Improvement Bond Series 2013 to Utility Fund Expenditure Accounts to properly
record the expenditures for the June 30, 2014 ending budget.
2. Consider adoption of a Resolution to appropriate funds from the War Memorial Item
for Resale Revenue Account to the War Memorial Item for Resale Expense
Account.
3. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving a new Vinton Farmers’ Market Policy.
J. MAYOR
K. COUNCIL
L. ADJOURNMENT
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
William “Wes” Nance, Vice Mayor
I. Douglas Adams, Jr., Council Member
Robert R. Altice, Council Member
Matthew S. Hare, Council Member
Vinton Municipal Building
311 South Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 983-0607
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6:30 p.m. - RECEPTION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT R. ALTICE
7:00 p.m. - RECOGNITION CEREMONY
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efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in
order to participate in or attend Town Council meetings. Please call (540) 983-0607 at least 48 hours prior to
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NEXT TOWN COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETINGS:
June 23, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – Finance Conference Room
July 1, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. – Investiture Ceremony followed by regular meeting - Council Chambers
July 15, 2014 – 6:00 p.m. – Work Session followed by regular meeting – Council Chambers
Meeting Date
June 17, 2014
Department
Finance/Treasurer
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution to appropriate funds from the Capital Improvement Bond
Series 2013 to Utility Fund Expenditure Accounts to properly record the expenditures for the
June 30, 2014 ending budget.
Summary
Council needs to appropriate funds from the Capital Improvement Bond Series 2013 which was
transacted on June 27, 2013 to cover expenses incurred during FY 2014 for the Western Virginia
Water Authority Regional wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, the payoff of the bridge loan for
the Glade-Tinker Creek Wastewater Interceptor Replacement-Phase II Project, the Lease Vehicle
Program at Public Works, and the Cleveland/Jackson/Jefferson Waterline Project. This is a
housekeeping activity which was not done last year and resulted in a note in the CAFR.
Attachments
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE
17, 2014 AT 5:30 PM AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, 814 WASHINGTON AVENUE,
VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Capital Improvement Bond series 2013 issued was transacted on June 27, 2013 with
proceeds for projects and bond closing cost in the amount of $2,030,671.72. Expenses for
these projects have been incurred in FY 2014 and funds need to be appropriated from the
proceeds; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing projects will continue over several fiscal years so the proceeds will need to be
appropriated as spent to the appropriate expense accounts until the projects are complete;
and
WHEREAS, the projects are the Western Virginia Water Authority Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
upgrade account number 300.9500.726, the payoff of the bridge loan for the Glade-Tinker
Creek Wastewater Interceptor Replacement-Phase II Project account number 300.9800.921,
the Lease Vehicle Program account number 300.9410.798 and the Cleveland/Jackson/
Jefferson Waterline Project account number 300.9410.726; and
WHEREAS, Council needs to appropriate funds from the Capital Improvement Bond Series 2013 to the
above Utility Fund Expenditure Accounts to properly record the expenditures for the June
30, 2014 ending budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve the
following:
FROM: 300.11102 Proceeds Capital Improvement bond series 2013 $928,105.82
TO: 300.9800.921 Debt Service – Principal bridge Loan Payoff $500,000.00
300.9500.726 WVWA Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade $219,744.42
300.9410.798 Lease Vehicle Program $195,235.40
300.9410.726 Cleveland/Jackson/Jefferson Waterline Project $ 13,126.00
$928,105.82
This Resolution 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, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
June 17, 2014
Department
Finance/Treasurer
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution to appropriate funds from the War Memorial Item for Resale
Revenue Account to the War Memorial Item for Resale Expense Account.
Summary
Council needs to appropriate revenue receipts of $47,871.60 from Revenue Account
200.1614.003 Contracted Resale Items for the War Memorial to the Expense Account in the War
Memorial Cost Center of 7103 Account Number 200.7103.587 Contracted Resale Items in the
amount of $47,871.60. This expense account is a pass through for catered services provided for
events at the War Memorial. These accounts were set up after the budget was established and
there were no budget amounts. This transaction will properly appropriate funds for audit
purposes.
Attachments
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 17, 2014 AT 5:30 PM AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, 814 WASHINGTON
AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the War Memorial Cost Center 7103 had the following Revenue Account
200.1614.003 Contracted Resale Items and corresponding Expense Account
200.7103.587 Contracted Resale Items established after the beginning of the FY
2014; and
WHEREAS, these accounts have been used to record the in and out catered events at the War
Memorial; and
WHEREAS, Council needs to appropriate the revenue from 200.1614.003 Contracted Resale
Items to the expense account 200.7103.587 Contracted Resale Items to properly
record the expenditures for the June 30, 2014 ending budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby
approve the following:
FROM: 200.1614.003 Contracted Resale Items-Revenue $47,871.60
TO: 200.7103.587 Contracted Resale Items -Budget $47,871.60
This Resolution 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, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
June 17, 2014
Department
Special Programs
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution approving a new Vinton Farmers’ Market Policy.
Summary
The new Vinton Farmers' Market Policy encourages and clearly defines the sale of "Locally Grown" and
"Virginia Grown" produce and products. The Policy also allows for diversity in product.
The Policy has been updated to also include the following:
1. The hours and mode of operation has been adapted to encourage more vendors to sell at the
market.
2. The daily, weekly and monthly rates remain the same. An overnight vendor rate for table/vendor
space has been added to the Policy.
3. The Policy reflects new rules and regulations of the Vinton Farmers' Market, the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and federal requirements.
4. The Policy states expectations of the vendor and Town of Vinton working with other
organizations and scheduled events.
5. The Policy addresses security and alteration to the market canopy and area.
6. The Policy includes information about the SNAP-EBT program.
7. The Policy includes vendor resource information.
Attachments
Vinton Farmers’ Market Policy
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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VINTON FARMERS’ MARKET POLICY – 2014
The Vinton Farmers’ Market is located on Lee Avenue in downtown Vinton. Since 1988 the
market has provided a convenient location for local farmers to sell fresh produce, home-made
baked goods, meat, eggs, jam and jellies, greenery, handmade crafts, flowers and plants.
The Vinton Farmers’ Market features twenty-three four covered stalls with tables for vendors and
forty-four free parking spaces for customers. The market area also features a permanent stage at
which concerts and special events are held throughout the year. Special events are held to
promote the market, the vendors, the downtown area , and the Vinton community.
The market is owned and operated by the Town of Vinton. The market is supervised by the
Town of Vinton Special Programs Coordinator, Mary Beth Layman, (540-983-0613), 814 E.
Washington Ave., Vinton, Virginia 24179, mblayman@vintonva.gov.
Merchandise That Can Be Sold
The following items may be sold at the Farmers’ Market.
Locally grown produce. This policy encourages the sale of "Locally Grown" and "Virginia
Grown" produce and products.
All vendors must sell only what they personally grow/produce on their own property or leased
property, unless otherwise permitted by this policy. Growing is defined as "the complete care-
feeding, tending, harvesting, cleaning, and hauling of the product in the season that it is sold.
Local is defined as a 100 mile radius of Vinton/Roanoke County or adjacent counties of
Roanoke, Franklin County, Botetourt County, Bedford County, Craig County, Montgomery
County and Floyd.
Virginia Grown – is defined as produce and products grown and/or produced within the borders
of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Labeling and signage should clearly indicate the source of the produce or products (farm/facility)
and general location of production to the customer. The Town will provide pre-printed table
signage for vendors to use.
To maintain diversity vendors may purchase up to 25% of what is on their table. However, those
products must still meet the "locally grown by a local farmer" requirements. Purchases may not
be made from a commercial produce wholesaler and must be made directly from the local
grower/producer/pick your own establishment. If a vendor plans to sell items that produced by
someone else, the vendor must submit the items and the name, address, and contact information
for the person producing these items. The Town of Vinton reserves the right to inspect all
vendors and their associated producers at any time.
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The Town of Vinton reserves the right to make exceptions and allow goods to be sold from
outside of the 100 mile radius in order to add direct benefit and viability to the market. However,
vendors at the market cannot bring in goods that directly compete with local producers. An
example of exception would be regional seafood.
Prepared foods. Baked Goods such as cakes, fruit pies, breads, cookies, brownies, vinegar
dressings, dried herbs, rubs and seasonings for cooking are acceptable. No cream filled pastries,
custards, cream cheese filled items or other items filled with dairy products are acceptable. All
baked goods must be: properly wrapped, labeled with the name of the product; list of ingredients
in order of predominance; an accurate statement of the quantity in terms or weight, measure, or
count as appropriate; the name and address of the person preparing the item. *Vendors which
intend to sell foods which are processed in the home must be familiar with Chapter 459 Code of
Virginia. Copy of code is attached as Appendix A of the Guidelines.
Canned Goods including most Jams, Jellies and honey. Home canned foods (low acid)
products such as vegetables, meats, etc. may not be sold. Certain home canned (high-
acidified) vegetable products such as pickled cucumbers, pickled beets, chow-chow, salsa,
pepper jellies, etc. are allowed by VDACS as of July 1, 2013 as long as an equilibrium pH
of 4.6 or lower is achieved and proper records are maintained. Additional restrictions may
apply. All canned goods must be labeled with the name of the product; list of ingredients in
order of predominance; an accurate statement of the quantity in terms or weight, measure, or
count as appropriate; the name and address of the person preparing the item and the date the item
was produced.. Apple butter and similar butters require a kitchen inspection by the Virginia
Department of Agriculture. If being prepared without a VDACS kitchen inspection, then the
label must also include "Not for Resale – Processed and Prepared without State Inspection"
Highly acidified canned goods such as pickled cucumbers, pickled beets, chow-chow and salsa
can be sold can be sold if the vendor has an inspection report from the Dept. of Agriculture
(Bureau of Food Inspection 857-7344). Home canned foods (low acid) products such as
vegetables, meats, etc. may not be sold.
Eggs, and Cheese and Honey may be permitted for sale; however, they must be kept on ice or
cooling at 40 degrees or below and meet all local, state, and federal regulations. Each of the items
has state regulated labeling requirements. All VDACS requirements must be met in order to sell
these items at the market. For more information please contact the Town of Vinton Special
Programs Director or the Roanoke VDACS office directly.
Meats. The market allows the following meats to be sold on the market with proper approved
application permit: grass finished beef, goat, lamb, and pork. These are allowed with the
following stipulations: Vendors certify that their meats are from an animal raised solely by the
vendor from start to finish. If animal is not born on their farm, the vendor can vouch that their
animal still meets the requirements of being hormone and antibiotic free when purchased, and
throughout the remainder of its growth cycle, and vendor has raised the animal for a minimum of
at least 6 months. Products meet all local, state, and federal governmental regulations for retail
sale and are maintained at an approved temperature until sold. Proper labeling and necessary
processing inspection reports are required for market sales and paperwork must be available for
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market management if requested. In addition: Beef - must be pasture raised, finished on grass,
and receive no hormones, preventative antibiotics, or grain. Animals are raised on pastures that
are rotationally grazed, free of pesticides and herbicides.
Goat and Lamb must be pasture raised, and receive no hormones or preventative antibiotics.
Animals are raised on pastures that are free of pesticides and herbicides. Animals are not
supplied with feed or supplements containing any animal by-products, antibiotics, chemical
wormers, or any other drugs. Pork - free of preventative antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or
pesticides in production. Feed given should have contained no antibiotics, chemical wormers, or
any other drugs. Allowed to have regular access to the outdoors with plenty of room to move
around and express natural behaviors
Live Plants, fresh greenery, homegrown cut flowers, balled and burlap or container type
Christmas trees, cut Christmas trees. All cut flowers and plants must be grown within the 100
mile market radius.
Original Art and Handmade Crafts made by the vendor selling. No kits or pre-manufactured
items are permitted.
Craft items are defined as handcrafted decorative and/or functional items, such as, but not
limited to metal works, wooden items, glass, jewelry, leather, textiles, baskets, fiber items (knit,
crochet, woven), cards, soaps, lotions, mosaics, candles.
Fine Art items are defined as paintings, prints, pastels, pencil, photography, hand-made jewelry,
pottery, sculpture, mixed media, stained glass, fiber art (weaving, spinning, painted silk).
The Special Programs Coordinator will have the authority to approve or disapprove any items
sold on the Market.
Hours of Operation
The Vinton Farmers’ Market will operate Monday Friday and through Saturday Sunday, from 8
a.m. until until 6 3 p.m. The market is open April through November. The Town of Vinton
reserves the right to change or modify the operating hours and season.
Fees
Spaces/tables are on a paid reserved basis of:
$5.00 daily
$10.00 weekly
$40.00 monthly
$35.00/month Three Consecutive Months
$30.00/month Six Consecutive Months
$40.00/month Overnight Six Consecutive Months
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1. Information for space availability, space assignment and fFees are payable at the Vinton
Special Programs Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or by appointment at
814 Washington Ave., Vinton, Va., (540)983-0613.Vinton Municipal Building Finance
Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 311 S. Pollard St., Vinton,(540)983-
0608.
2. Information for space availability and a Stall Allocation Form may be obtained through
the Special Programs Office at (540)983-0613, Vinton War Memorial, 814 E.
Washington Ave., Vinton, Monday through Friday.
3. 2. Reserved spaces are available on a first come first serve basis and assigned by the Special
Programs Director. The primary vendor has the first option to occupy a stall for which he
or she has paid. A secondary renter is a vendor who has made an arrangement with the
primary renter and the Special Programs Coordinator to occupy a space during the
primary renter’s absence. The primary and secondary vendor both pay the same fees, and
scheduling stall space is worked out between the two vendors. The primary vendor
retains the first option for the space. The Town is not responsible for working out the
schedule or making sure of its adherence.
4. 3. One table under the permanent canopy per parking space is provided.
5. 4. Fees are payable in full before the first day of each month. Payment will be accepted for
a maximum of 6 months.
6. 5. Failure to meet the terms of the rental agreement, to comply with approved Market
procedures, or to make payment of fees on time, will be considered as just cause to
immediately cancel any lease without prior notification. A 10 day grace period will
be strictly enforced for collection of rental fees.
Lease Agreements and Assignment of Space
1. All vendors interested in reserved spaces must contact the Special Programs Office to
obtain information and a vendor/stall allocation form for available spaces.
2. No vendors will be allowed to sell except from designated stalls/spaces or accompanying
parking space unless otherwise authorized by the Special Programs Coordinator. All
products must be within the stall/space or parking place.
3. The Special Programs Coordinator will have the authority to approve or disapprove any
items to be sold on the Market.
4. If a vendor has not occupied his or her reserved stall by 9 a.m. each day, the stall will be
available to another vendor for the day. Spaces will be held open for vendors who
contact the Special Programs Coordinator to let him or her know that they will be late due
to circumstances beyond their control.
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5. Extenuating circumstance or safety and sanitation requirements may require and authorize
the Special Programs Coordinator to relocate Market vendors to a location other than
their leased space.
6. The Town of Vinton reserves the right to deny or revoke any stall lease, when it is
considered to be in the best interest of the Market. The Town of Vinton shall give (30)
days written notice prior to such cancellation or change.
7. All vendors shall be held responsible for the actions of their employees, agents, or
persons working with or for the vendor.
8. A vendor may rent up to eight six spaces/tables at any one time.
Licenses, Taxes, and Permits
1. Any person using the Vinton Farmers’ Market for the purpose of selling or offering for
sale any items on the premises must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
2. The collection and filing of all related taxes will be the responsibility of the individual
vendor. Vendors selling on the market must obtain a sales tax ID number. Vendors
selling for not more than one day during the season must submit an application, but do
not need to set-up and account with the Virginia Department of Taxation. However,
vendors selling more than once during the season must obtain a temporary sales license
(From ST50) from their local sales tax district office (804)367-8037 or (804)440-2541.
3. If vendors sell prepared food, a Registration for Tax Collection Form must be secured
from the Finance Office for the Town of Vinton (983-0608). You will be responsible for
the Prepared Food and Beverage Tax which is 4%.
4. All weighing scales must have a current valid certification sticker signed by the inspector
from the Virginia Department of Weight and Measures.
Remember, you are responsible for making sure that you are operating legally. Take the time to
get the information that you need from the appropriate tax offices.
Parking
1. Vendors may park in the space in front of their stall. Vendors may sell from the parking
space as long as it does not preclude other farmersfarmer's access to their stalls. All
products must be within the stall/space or parking space.
2. Vendors with prior approval may leave their products in the designated leased space/table
area only.are not allowed overnight parking in the market area in preparation for next
day’s sales.
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Health, Sanitation, and Safety
1. The Town of Vinton will provide and empty all public litter containers for use by vendors
and customers in the Market area.
2. Vendors will be responsible for the collection and removal of all refuse generated from
sales at their stall. All refuse is to be disposed of in the dumpster.
3. Vendors will be held responsible to see that their stall is left clean and orderly at end of
each selling day. Failure to clean up the assigned area will result in a loss of lease.
4. The Town of Vinton will not be responsible for damage or loss of any personal
belongings left unattended.
5. Small children brought to the Market by vendors must be kept within the vendors leased
area and be under the supervision of a designated adult.
6. The Special Programs Coordinator or designee shall have the authority to order from the
Market any person gambling, under the influence of intoxicants, exhibiting disorderly
conduct, or otherwise violating Market regulations. Persons refusing to leave the
premises after being requested to do so by the Special Programs Coordinator or his/her
representative will be considered to be trespassing and will be dealt with accordingly.
7. Lessee and his/her representatives agree to protect and hold the Town of Vinton harmless
and to indemnify the Lessor, its officers, and employees form any and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, judgments, and recoveries, for or on account of damage , theft or
injury (including death) to property or person occurring as a result of lessee’s use of the
leased property, including loss or injury resulting to the Lessee, as the result of electrical
or equipment failure, or any other cause whatsoever.
Structural
1. Vendors must provide their own equipment and any additional set-up materials for
display of items. Vendors may not use nails or other set-up materials which may
permanently damage stall space or tables without prior approval from the Special
Programs Director and Town Manager.
2. No signs of advertisements are to be attached to the buildings or tables by staples, screws,
nails, etc., any sign that vendor wishes to use in his own selling area must first be
approved by the Special Programs Coordinator.
3. No sign shall be used for commercial promotional activities of an advertising nature
designed to attract public attention or support for a product, commodity or service which
is not available for sale at such stall or the promotion for any business, political,
controversial, or commercial entity.
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4. The Town of Vinton will issue a regulation sign for his/her assigned space.
5. Any needed repairs, hazardous conditions, or problems in the Market area should be
reported to the Special Programs Coordinator.
6. In regard to Overnight Vendor Spaces the security of the space/table and/or parking space
is the responsibility of the vendor. Vendors must provide a suitable design plan with
attractive screening to the Special Programs Director and the Town Manager prior to
installation. The screening is restricted to the assigned canopy area and must contain all
products for sale and must be locked or secured by cable and lock or similar device at the
conclusion of each business day. In addition, the screening should be properly
maintained.
General
1. Proper dress will be required by all vendors and approved by the Market supervisor.
Proper language for a family atmosphere is also expected.
2. No person shall make a public outcry, do “hawking” or give any musical or other
entertainment for the purpose of drawing customers or attracting attention without prior
permission form the Special Programs Coordinator.
3. Vendors who violate any Vinton Farmers’ Market regulations will be first given an oral
warning by the Market Director or his/her designee. The second time the violation
occurs; the vendor will be given a written warning from the Special Programs
Coordinator. The third time this violation occurs, the vendor will lose their lease with no
refunds.
4. All produce or goods sold at the Vinton Farmers' market must be of good quality, free of
disease and presented in such a way that does not hide products, of lesser quality, such as
layering of best quality produce on top of lower quality produce.
Special Events
The Vinton Farmers’ Market has several special events during the market season. The goals of
each event are the overall promotion of the Market, the downtown area, and Vinton in general.
The various events help encourage people to get acquainted with the market and hopefully to
return on a regular basis.
Special Events include but are not limited to: A Special Event is any event sponsored, co-
sponsored, hosted, or space provided by the Vinton Farmers’ Market/Town of Vinton on the
market grounds. These events include the Vinton Dogwood Festival, Art Market, Craft Shows,
Gospel Concert, Fiddle and Banjo Club Concerts, Vinton Fall Festival, Mingle at the Market,
special market days, or special request events approved through the Town Manager’s Office and
Special Programs Office.
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Because of set-up time required and or safety considerations these events may require closing of
the market to the public during regular market hours. Vendors will be notified in advance of any
changes to the schedule. Vendors will may be required to relocate or remove product during
these special events. Vendors would receive a refund based on a pro-rata basis for vendor space
not available. The Town of Vinton reserves the right to change the market hours or availability.
Please note: All products and displays must be removed from the market by 3 p.m. the second
Saturday of each month, June through September for Mingle at the Market.
Temporary food establishments (food vendors) or festival organizers for any special events are
responsible for obtaining and providing the appropriate information for temporary food permits
from the Roanoke County Health Department.
Street closing requests are to be submitted no less than 30 days in advance of the special event to
the Town Manager’s Office. This enables the Town to contact the appropriate departments and
property owners affected by a street closing.
The market is closed to vehicular traffic during festivals. The vendor vehicles must arrive at the
designated time provided by the Special Programs Director and remained parked behind the
canopy area until the conclusion of the festival.
SNAP and Market Money Programs and Debit Tokens
The Vinton Farmers' Market currently accepts SNAP-EBT (formerly known as food stamps) as
payment on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. with the beginning and ending dates to be identified
and shared with the vendors and the public.
We collect payment from SNAP-EBT recipients and provide them with "market money"
(wooden nickels) to use as payment for products at the market. Wooden Nickels for SNAP say
"For eligible items only, no change given," and have $1.00 value posted on them. As denoted, no
change can be given, so please round up or down if a non-whole dollar amount is charged. No
sales tax is to be collected on SNAP-EBT sales. During the 2014 season the Vinton Market will
offer matching funds up for SNAP purchases up to $10.00. The tokens are marked with "One
Dollar Match".
The Vinton Farmers' Market also provides the opportunity for debit purchases through the same
type token system. Change will not be given for the debit tokens.
The tokens are to be collected and given to the designated staff person. The Town of Vinton will
prepare checks for reimbursement for distribution the following Friday or Saturday. Please note
several other markets have programs with similar wooden nickels. Vendors will not be
reimbursed for non-Vinton Farmers' Market wooden tokens
Items eligible for SNAP-EBT purchase include: vegetables and fruits for human consumption.
Plants that produce edible food.
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Appendix A
Chapter 459
An Act to amend and reenact 3.1-398.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to food inspection {S
272} Approved March 7, 2008
3. Private homes where the resident processes and prepares candies, jams, and jellies not
considered to be low-acid or acidified low-acid food products and baked goods that do
not require time or temperature control after preparation if such products are: (i) sold to
an individual for his own consumption and not for resale; (ii) sold at the private home or
at farmers markets; and (iii) labeled “NOT FOR RESALE – PROCESSED AND
PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION.” Nothing in this subdivision shall
create or diminish the authority of the Commissioner under 3.1-399;
Vendor Resource Information:
For a comprehensive list of regulations, visit the following websites or contact the local Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) office at (540)562-3641
VDACS: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/regulatory/index.shtml
VA Food Laws: http://www.vdacs.virignia.gov/fdsafety/pdf/foodlaws.pdf
VA Food Establishment Regulations: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/fdsafety/pdf/retailfoodregs.pdf
Adopted by Resolution No. _____ on June 17, 2014
RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014 AT 5:30 PM AT THE VINTON WAR MEMORIAL, 814
WASHINGTON AVENUE, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Town’s current Vinton Farmers’ Market Policy was adopted on February 19th,
2002; and
WHEREAS, the Vinton Farmers’ Market strives to provide a convenient location for local
farmers to sell fresh produce, home-made baked goods, meat, eggs, jam and jellies, greenery,
handmade crafts and original art, flowers and plants; and
WHEREAS, the Vinton Farmers’ Market has seen a decrease in the amount of local produce
vendors over the past several years; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton is trying to increase the local produce vendor population at the
Vinton Farmer’s Market by updating the 2002 Vinton Farmers’ Market Policy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby adopt
the Vinton Farmers’ Market Policy as presented.
This Resolution adopted on motion made by Council Member ________________, seconded by
Council Member __________________, with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
__________________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, Town Clerk