HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/19/2011 - RegularBradley E. Grose, Mayor
Robert R. Atice, Councilmember
Carolyn D. Fidler, Vice Mayor
Matthew S. Hare, Councilmember
William "Wes" Nance, Councilmember
Vinton Town Council
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1. Request to Approve Minutes for March 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
1. Budget Presentations
a. Vinton Volunteer Fire Department
b. Vinton First Aid Crew
c. Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce
d. Vinton Dogwood Festival
e. Vinton Historical Society
f. Roanoke Valley Television
2. Proclamation —National Drinking Water Week
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J. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions for issues not listed on the agenda
K. TOWN ATTORNEY
L. TOWN MANAGER
1 Request to Consider Approval of Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Budget for FY
2001 - 2012— Resolution No. 1913
2. Request to Award Bid for Firehouse Roof Replacement — Resolution No. 1914
3, Consideration of Request to Allocate Additional Funding for Paving Program —
Resolution No. 1915
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2, War Memorial Update
3, Presentation of Proposed Budget for FY 2011/2012
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May 3, 2011
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WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia has convened a closed meeting
on this date, pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the
provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Vinton
Town Council that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with
Virginia Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council hereby certifies that
to the best of each member's knowledge:
I. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from opening meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this
certification applies; and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Town
Council,
Motion made by Council Member and seconded by Council Member_
. with the following votes recorded:
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Clerk of Council
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Robert R. Altice
Carolyn D. Fidler
Matthew S. Hare
William W. Nance
STAFF PRESENT: Chris Lawrence, Town Manager
Elizabeth Dillon, Town Attorney
Julie Tucei, Acting Town Clerk
Michael Kennedy, Public Works Director
Stephanie Dearing, Human Resources Manager
Herb Cooley, Police Chief
Anita McMillan, Planning Director
Barry Thompson, Finance Director/Treasurer
Ben Cook, Police Captain
Joey Hiner, Assistant Public Works Director
Lauren Hodges, Facilities Manager
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A. 7:00 P.M. — Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum
B. INVOCATION — Rev. Reuben Coles, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Vinton
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Request to Approve Minutes for February 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
E. AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS
F. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments
and questions for issues not listed on
the agenda
G. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Set Real Estate Tax Rate at $0.03 per $100, No Change — Ordinance No.
905
2. Set Personal Property Tax Rate at $1 .00 per $100, No Change — Ordinance
No. 906
3. "Effective Tax Rate Increase" as a Result of Increased Assessed Value of
Real Estate
4. Proposed WaterAA/astewater Rate Increase of 15% - Ordinance No. 907
H. TOWN ATTORNEY
1. TOWN MANAGER
1. Set Allocation Percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTRA) —
Resolution No. 1907
2. Authorize Town of Vinton Community Development Block Grant Downtown
Business District Revitalization — Resolution 1908
J. MAYOR
K. COUNCIL
1. Finance Committee Report
L. ADJOURNMENT
WORK SESSION
1. Vinton Business Center and Other Town Economic Development Marketing
2. Non -governmental Agency Budget Requests
Mayor Grose called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Following roll Roll call, invocation ant
call, Rev. Reuben Coles, Pastor of First Baptist Church, gave the Pledge of Allegiance t*
invocation and Mr. Altice led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. U.S. Flag.
Mr. Hare stated that the minutes for the regular meeting of February 15, Approved Consent A-
2011, listed under the Consent Agenda, contained an error in the first Benda
paragraph on page 4 where it states that Mr. Nance made the motion to
accept the December, 2011, Financial Statement. He asked that the
minutes be amended to state that he had made that motion,
The Consent Agenda was approved with the requested amendment to the
February 15, 2011 minutes on motion by Mr. Hare and seconded by Mr.
Nance. The motion passed with all in favor.
Lauren Hodges, Facilities Manager, announced that the Vinton Was
Memorial had won the Roanoker Magazine's Best of Roanoke Gold Award-111111
in the Event Venue category, I
Mayor Grose opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m., to take comments Held a public hearing
and questions regarding the Town's real estate tax rate. Mr. Thompson and adopted Ordinances
reported that proposed Ordinance 905 sets the real estate tax rate for No. 905 setting real
calendar year 2011 at $.03 per $100 of assessed value. He advised that estate tax rates and
the Town's real estate tax levy increased by only 29% for calendar year Ordinance No. 906
2011. He noted that the State Code requires that a public hearing be held setting personal property
only when the annual real estate assessment results in an increase of 1% tax rates, Also, a public
or more of the total real estate tax levy. He went on to say that even hearing on effective tax
though it would not be required this year, staff decided to go ahead with rate increase was held.
scheduling a public hearing in order to publicize the annual tax rate and
effective tax increase.
Mr. Thompson reported that the assessed values for 2011 are
$469,848,000 which is a $1,377,400 increase over the 2010 calendar year
assessed values. He pointed out that a tax rate of $.03 would generate
$140,954 in real estate taxes, an increase of $413.
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Mayor Grose stressed that there would be no increase in either the real
estate tax rate or the personal property tax rate.
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Mr. Hare pointed out that the Town's increase in values which shows how
strong the Town is financially, especially as other local governments are
experiencing decreases in their real estate values. The Mayor closed the
public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Mr. Altice moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 906 setting th
personal property tax rate as well as the machinery and •• tax rate a
$1.00 per $100 of assessed values. The motion was seconded by Ms
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Fidler and passed on a unanimous roll call vote. I
Mayor Grose opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m., to take comments
and questions on a request to raise water and waste water rates by 15%.
Mr. Lawrence reported that Town staff and the Finance Committee had
been monitoring the status of the Utility Fund and had seen a trend with
revenues being below what was forecasted. He further reported that if
nothing is done to change this trend, the Town's Utility Fund will be
$300,000 "in the red" by the end of this budget year.
Mr. Lawrence reviewed options that had been given to Council at a
previous meeting to help prevent the shortfall in the Utility Fund budget
which included a combination of budget cuts and savings in the amount of
$166,000; an increase in water and wastewater service rates of 15%; and
if needed, $30,000 of the fund balance. He reported that over the past
couple of years, staff and Council have made efforts to minimize rate
increases due to the recent economic recession.
The Town Manager advised of several measures that were put in place to
correct the Utility Fund shortfall: a 10% rate increase that took place a
year and a half ago; budget reductions of $250,000 were put in place two
years ago that were carried forward to the current budget; one full-time
position was frozen and has remained vacant for several years; delayed or
deferred capital projects in the Utility Fund as well as the General Fund;
and lastly, the use of almost $700,000 of surplus funds. Mr. Lawrence
stated that the Utility Fund balance is currently down to $300,000. He
noted that a surplus of at least a million dollars is needed for the Town to
run the system responsibly and safely, to cover the costs for capital
expenditures and to handle any emergency projects that may arise.
Mr. Lawrence pointed out that 70% of the Town's infrastructure is over 40
years old and is beginning to fail. He advised that the Town has made
significant financial investments over the past eight years in the system,
but a $30,000,000 investment is needed over the next ten to twenty years
if the Town is to continue providing a safe and reliable system in the future,
The Town Manager stressed that Utility Fund revenues are used only to
fund the water and wastewater system and that the Town's core services
such as Fire and EMS, the War Memorial, the Senior Program, etc., are
funded out of the General Fund.
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Adopted Ordinance No.
907 increasing water
and wastewater rates by
15%.
Mr. Lawrence advised that Ordinance No. 907 proposes a 15% increase in
water and wastewater service fees effective April 1, 2011.
Mr, Timothy Corbett who lives at 2616 Crocus Circle spoke in opposition of
the proposed rate increase. He noted that he had been conserving water
use in order to keep costs down and did not want to pay more for water
than he is currently paying. He asked that Council raise the rate by smaller
increments over a period of time instead of all at once.
Mr. Wiley Foutz of 236 Bowman Street spoke in opposition to the rate
increase and asked that the Town consider a smaller increase.
Mr. Richard Maxey who lives at 732 S. Maple Street-, Mr Galen Conner
who is with Old Colony Realty; Ms. Ann Huddleston of 716 Oley Road and
Mr. Pete Tolley of 226 E. Cleveland Avenue, all spoke in opposition to
water/wastewater rate increase. Ms, Donna Zabrasky of Maywood Drive
and Mr. Michael Shores who was representing R & L Properties also
spoke in opposition of the proposed rate increase. Mr. Shores asked that
Council consider phasing in the rate increase. Mr, Tommy Woods asked if
the Western Virginia Water Authority treated any water for the Town of
Vinton and was advised by the Town Manager that the only relationship
the Town has with the Water Authority is with the wastewater collection
system that goes to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Wood
asked if the Town could treat its own wastewater and was advised by Mr.
Altice that the federal Government prohibits the Town from treating
wastewater. Mr. Wood asked if any other Town departments were losing
money at the same rate as the Utility Fund. Mr. Nance replied that the
General Fund has had a loss of revenues totaling over $1,000,000 as a
result of the recession. He noted that the new cigarette tax has helped
make up some of the revenue loss,
Mr. Wood asked for a guarantee that all of the 15% increase would be
designated for the Water and Sewer Department. He was assured by the
Town Manager and Council that it would be. Mr. Wood then asked if any
of the proposed rate increase would be spent for expanding the system
and was advised that the funds would be used for making repairs in the
system that is already in place. The Town Manager explained that the rate
increase is one of several steps that are being taken to allow service rates
to eventually fund capital improvements which would allow for additional
customers.
Mr. Woods pointed out that the taste of the Town's water needs to
improve. The Mayor assured Mr. Wood that staff is working to reduce the
chlorine taste. Ms. Tammy Crockett who lives at 743 Bexhill Drive, asked
if Town employees have gotten raises every year and if the Town has
frozen wages and reduced the number of positions. Mr. Lawrence
responded that Town employees have not had salary increases in three
years and unless revenues increase, there will be a fourth year with on
salary increase. He added that employees did receive a $250
stipend/bonus this year. Mr. Lawrence advised that expenditures the
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General Fund had been reduced by $1,000,000 and the Utility Fund by a
quarter of that amount by delaying positions and deferring capital
purchases. He stated that the Town has done everything possible to
reduce expenses to avoid reducing the level of service to its citizens and if
more is cut, services will have to be reduced, Mr. Altice pointed out that
the proposed 15% increase will allow the Utility System to run without
having to spend reserve funds.
Mr. Tim Greenway asked if charges for utility hook-ups were included in
the rate 'increase. Mr. Lawrence replied that there were no plans at the
present to increase those fees. Mr. Greenway asked about War Memorial
and how much financial support it needs to operate. He was advised by
Mr. Lawrence that the Town would need to provide a subsidy of $178,000
this year.
Mr. Wiley Foutz asked how sewer rates were set and was advised by Mr.
Altice that sewer rates are based on water usage. Mr. Foutz asked why
his sewer bill was always higher than his water rate and was told that
providing sewer services costs more it does to provide water services. Mr.
Tim Corbett asked why the Town's wastewater lines were in such poor
condition. Mayor Grose responded that water and sewer rates have been
artificially low for decades which prevented revenue growth that was
needed to make repairs to the system as it aged. He went on to say that
he did not feel that the Town's water and wastewater system was any
worse than systems in other localities in the country. Mr. Kennedy agreed
with the Mayor's statement. Mr. Nance added that it was easier in the past
to delay the investments in order to keep costs low and the tax payers
happy.
Mr. Charles Boiling of 423 Bush Drive, asked if the Town could give some
kind of break to those water customers whose usage is below the
minimum. He also commented that he had no problem with paying the
Town the small amount of taxes that he is assessed for all the fine services
he receives from the Town. The Mayor asked staff to take a look at that
request while they are completing the water and wastewater rate study.
Mr. Anthony Conner inquired as to how long it would be before
improvements to the system would be completed and was advised by the
Mayor that it would take 20 years to make the improvements. Mr. Conner
stated that the Town would spend less money in the end if the system
could be repaired sooner rather than later, even if it costs more initially. He
also asked about selling Town water and if it would be possible for the
Town to partner with the Western Virginia Water Authority to get the
Town's wastewater lines repaired, Mr. Lawrence replied that the Western
Virginia Water Authority does not receive any funding from the Town other
than for the Town's share of costs for the operation of the sewer plant to
treat wastewater. He added that the Water Authority is also having
difficulties with keeping up with repairs to its service lines as well. Mr.
Bolling asked about obtaining grants to help pay for improvements to the
system.
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Mr. Hare pointed out that the Town has $30,000,000 worth of repairs that
are needed for the wastewater system and if the Town does not raise rates
to make the repairs, the State will eventually come in and force the Town
to raise rates and make the needed improvements.
Mr. Tim Greenway asked if the Western Virginia Water Authority would
consider taking over the Town's sewer system. Ms. Fidler pointed out that
the Town has made a concerted effort to find out what is needed to fix the
system and to improve it. The Mayor commented that the 15% increase
was not a cure-all but it would be a good start.
Mr. Hare stated that he realized that 15% would be a big increase but the
Town has only four months to make up at least a portion of the budget gap.
He further stated that he was struggling with having to raise the rate so
much but felt it was necessary as the Town does not have enough cash on
hand to pay expenses for the remainder of the budget year.
Mr. Nance stated that the proposed increase would not grow the Town's
Utility System but would enable the water and sewer system to continue to
operate, Mr. Nance pointed out that if the Town did join the Western
Virginia Water Authority, it would be a "small fish in a very big pond"
leaving the Town's citizens with no recourse if they are unhappy about how
things are done,
Mr. Altice stated that the rate increase was not something Council wanted
to do but felt they do not have a choice at this point. Ms. Fidler stated that
they either have to raise the rates or loose Town services. She assured
those in attendance that Council is trying to protect the interests of the
Town's citizens.
Mayor Grose noted that the Town is working diligently to improve
efficiencies and has made drastic budget cuts in both the General and
Utility Funds, He further noted that it is Council's obligation to ensure the
delivery of water and sewer services to the citizens of the Town in the
future. It was also their obligation to ensure that employees carry out their
responsibilities as efficiently as possible and to make tough decisions
when necessary. Mayor Grose reported that the proposed 15% increase
would raise the minimum user's water and sewer bill by just $2.64 per
month, He pointed out that the Town has the lowest utility rates in the
Valley.
Mayor Hill closed the public hearing at 8:46 p.m. Ms. Fidler moved to
adopt proposed Resolution No. 907 approving the request to raise water
and wastewater service rates by 15%. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Altice and passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Mr. Thompson reported on a request to set the allocation Adopted Resolution No,
percentage for personal property tax relief in the Town for the 2011 1907 setting PPTRA rate
tax year. He noted that Council passed an ordinance in December,
2005, implementing amendments adopted in 2004 for the Personal
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Property Tax Relief Act of 1998. He further noted that as a part of
that ordinance, the Town is required each year to enact a resolution
that would set that percentage of allocation. Mr. Thompson advised
that based on the pro rata share of $950,000,000 set by the State,
Vinton would receive $203,095.72 for the tax year 2011 . He went
on to say that using the state model for allocation of funds, the
Town's computed tax relief would be 68.51 %
Mr. Thompson noted that Council had been given an amended copy
of proposed Resolution No. 1907 as there were a couple of errors in
his original resolution. Mr. Hare moved to adopt the amended
Resolution No. 1907 setting the allocation percentage for Personal
Property Tax Relief. The motion was seconded by Ms. Fidler and
passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Mr. Lawrence reported on a request for Council's authorization fo
the Vinton Community Development Block Grant for Downtow
Business District Revitalization. He asked that Council conside
action on proposed Resolution No. 1909 as well as 1908 as sta
became aware that a second resolution was required in order t
define the geographical boundary as well as to make qualifyin
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Ms. McMillan advised that during the planning grant pr�cess, th
Management Team had defined a Central Business District an]
then chose six blocks of that district that would fall into a category o
a slum and blight area. She noted there is no direct definition of
slum and blight area but that areas with buildings that are under
utilized and are not generating economic income to the Town, ca
be considered as such.
Ms. McMillan requested that Council adopt Resolution No.190
authorizing staff to apply for a Community Development Block Gran
for Downtown Business District Revitalization. She noted that th
resolution also defines the amount of the total project; the amount
of local, state or other funds that are a part of the total project costs,
and that citizen participation requirements have been met by holdin
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at least two public meetings. Ms. McMillan noted that Resolutio
1908 includes money the Town and Roanoke County has speni
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since 2009 for fagade improvements and private investments fo
fagade improvements since July 1, 2010. Also included in th �I
proposed resolution are three funding requests submitted t
promote the Farmers' Market events.
Mr. Hare questioned whether the fact that the Town is designating
an area of downtown as blighted would result negatively on the
Town. Ms. McMillan replied that the fact the Town is addressing the
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Ms. Fidler moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 1908. Tht
motion was seconded by Mr. Altice and passed unanimously on a
roll call vote.
Ms. McMillan asked Council to consider proposed Resolution No.
1909 defining the downtown revitalization project area, Mr. Altice
moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 1909. Mr, Nance
Q,econded the motion that passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Mayor Grose commented on the enormous amount of work put in by
staff and citizens on the Downtown Revitalization Project and
thanked them for their efforts. Mr. Nance and Mr. Altice echoed the
Mayor's statement.
Mr. Lawrence thanked Council for their support in the process.
Mayor Grose thanked Council for their efforts to make the Town
great, especially when making the hard decisions. He also thanked
staff
Ms. Fidler thanked staff for their efforts in the Downtown Project.
Mr. Altice commented on the water/wastewater rate increase an
pointed out that they had done the best they could. I
Mr. Nance noted that it was important that elected officials be
approachable and held accountable for decisions that are made. He
hoped that both staff and Council keep in mind what was said earlier
in the meeting regarding the proposed rate increase and the
frustration felt by the citizens during this time. He advised that they
need to become more inventive so they have the flexibility to invest
when the need is there and to "put band aids on when needed". He
felt that for the upcoming budget year, they need to consider what, if
any, services may need to be eliminated to keep the Town
functioning properly.
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Mr. Hare noted that the Financial Report would be delayed until tf-PR
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1. Vinton Business Center and Other Town Economic DevelODment Marketing
Consuella Caudill gave a brief report on economic development in the Town over the past
couple of months. She pointed out a brochure given to Council that she had worked on with
Roanoke County Economic Development to promote the Vinton Business Center. She
stated that she has received a number of prospect inquires and visits for the Business Center.
Ms. Caudill reported that the Vinton Business Covenants will be redone and that a draft has
been drawn up with the proposed changes. She noted that Roanoke County will be working
with the Town to set up a public hearing on the issue. She advised that the property will
have to go through a rezoning since the covenants will be changed in order to attract the best
occupants possible. It was noted that the changes will make the Vinton Business Center
more consistent with other Roanoke County development properties.
Ms. Caudill reported on other economic development issues and advised that she has been
working with the Roanoke Regional Partnership, developers in the local area and with
Roanoke County. She advised that Ms. McMillan and her staff had been working with her
to identify a potential hotel site in Vinton or East Roanoke County. She added that this
would be in conjunction with the business plan for the War Memorial and would increase
the number of business conferences held there. Ms. Caudill advised that there is capacity
and property that could sustain a hotel development but was doubtful if there would be
enough interest at the present time to sustain the development of a hotel. She added that she
would be reaching out to a number of Africans Americans and Latino business owners,
groups and entrepreneurs to give them information about available properties in Vinton as
she believes they would work well with the Town's strategic plan for developing home-
grown type of businesses.
She presented a slide presentation with what her economic development activities have been
over the past and plans for the future. During Ms. Caudilll's presentation, she noted that
RVTV will be showing a new Town of Vinton video highlighting the four faqade
improvements for this year.
Mayor Grose complimented Ms. Caudill on her work to develop a new process to bring
businesses into the Town.
2. Non -Governmental Aaencv Budiaet Requests
Mr. Lawrence asked Council to let him know if they wish to see presentations from any of
the non -governmental agencies making budget requests for the 2012 budget. Mayor Grose
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stated that Todd Bailey who is on the Vinton Dogwood Festival Committee had contacted
him and advised that he had some budget concerns. The Mayor went on to say that he
invited Mr. Bailey to make a presentation to Council regarding his concerns.
Following further discussion, the work session adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Title
Client
Length
Spring Leadership PSA
City of Roanoke
:30
Anti -Bully PSA
City Schools
:30
(5) Focus On Community Policing
County of Roanoke
6:00 ea.
ActiveNet Online Registration
City of Roanoke
4:00
New Bulk & Brush Collection
City of Roanoke
3:00
Teacher of the Year Banquet
City Schools
17:00
COPS & Fire & Rescue Camps
County of Roanoke
6:00
Investiture Ceremony
City of Roanoke
41:00
Bulk & Brush PSA
City of Roanoke
:30 PSA
Residential Plans PSA
City of Roanoke
:30 PSA
County Orientation
County of Roanoke
23:00
City Orientation
City of Roanoke
23:00
State of the City Address
City of Roanoke
28:00
Neighborhood Conference Highlights
City of Roanoke
10:00
City Schools Convocation Video
City Schools
7:00
Internal Health Care Video
City Schools
30:00
Citizen of the Year PSA
City of Roanoke
:30
Texting & Driving PSA
City of Roanoke
:30
School Bus Safety
City of Roanoke
3:00
Home Composting & Mulch Mowing
City of Roanoke
10:00
Blue Ridge Parkway Anniversary
County of Roanoke
57:00
Vinton Economic Development
Town of Vinton
7:00
New Vinton Fagade Program
Town of Vinton
8:00
Leaf Collection PSA
City of Roanoke
:30
State of the County Address
County of Roanoke
50.00
(3) GRRC PSAs
County of Roanoke
:30
-Accent Excellence" PSA
County of Roanoke
:30
Board of Supervisors Meetings PSA
County of Roanoke
:30
Tons of Fun PSA
County of Roanoke
:30
10
Title Client
Length
Roanoke City Council Meetings PSA City of Roanoke
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"Play Vision" PSA City of Roanoke
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(12.) Library Happenings City of Roanoke
7:00 ea.
Total Minutes Produced
427 Minutes
The approximate rate for Video Production work in the private sector is $1,500
per finished minute.
RVTV produced 427 Minutes of Stand Alone Videos in 2010 which is a total of
$640,500 in Production
Value.
2010 Television Shows
Total Title Client
Time
12 Inside Roanoke City of Roanoke
30:00 ea.
12 Roanoke County Today Roanoke County
30:00 ea.
12 Spotlight On City Schools Roanoke City Schools
30:00 ea.
12 Accent Excellence Roanoke City Schools
30:00 ea.
Roanoke County County of Roanoke
30:00 ea.
Business Partners
3 Recreation Television County of Roanoke
30:00 ca.
2 PLAY Vision City of Roanoke
30:00 ea.
Total: 56 Television Shows 1,680 Minutes (28 Hours)
Total Productions
FM
Percentage
Total Video Productions
City of Roanoke Roanoke County Town of Vinton
58 45 2
WWA
43%
2%
3
Totals
24
10
1
23
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Regular City Council Meetings
City Planning Commission Meetings
City Council Budget Adoption (May 10)
Regular Board of Supervisors Meetings
Board of Supervisors- Human & Social Services Request
RVTV additionally covers many Groundbreakings, News Conferences, and Special Events
Wasena Bridge & Vic Thomas Park ribbon -Cutting & Dedication
Blue Ridge Parkway 75'h Anniversary
City Police'fraining Academy Dedication
Vinton Veterans Day Ceremony
City Market Building Update
WFI IS Stadium Ribbon Cutting & Hall of Fame Reception
"Inside Roanoke"
National Award of Excellence — Interview/Talk Show
3CMA
"Inside Roanoke"
Silver Summit Award
Blue Ridge Chapter — Public Relations Society of America
"Accent Excellence"
Gold MarCoin Award — Video & Film Educational
MarCom Award
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2010-2011 Budget Proposed
Remaining
% Expended
2011-2012
Balance
(12/31/10)
1010
Regular
192,967.00
192,967.00
98,71117
48.85
2100
FICA
14,762,00
14,762.00
7,907.81
4643
2200
Retirement - VRS
29,041.00
29,041.00
14,520.52
%00
2202
Deferred Comp Match (650 x 3)
2,600.00
1,950.00
1,300.00
50.00
2300
Group Health Insurance
28,182.00
35,482.00
11,672,12
5&57
2310
Group Dental Insurance
1,515.00
1,762.00
688.26
54.57
2400
VRS Life
2,141.00
540.00
1,870,76
12.62
2500
Long Term Disability Insurance
360.00
387.00
164.56
54.03
2750
VRS Retiree Health Credit
0
464,00
3013
Professional Services - Other
27,500.00
27,500.00
17,093.01
36.47
(Closed Captioning)
30 1 3A CC - City Planning Commission
City Only
3204
Repairs Vehicles (By Garage)
300.00
300,00
254.60
15.13
3209
Repairs (Other Equipment)
1,000.00
1,000.00
970.00
31.00
3305
Maintenance Service Contracts
750.00
750.00
427.41
43.01
(Telephone)
5210
Postage
100,00
50.00
70.41
29.59
5230
Telepbone
4,000.00
4,000.00
2,253.88
43.65
5233
Internet
0
1,390.00
5235
Cellular Phones
480.00
480.00
198.27
58.69
5305
Motor Vehicle Insurance
1,300.00
1,300.00
2' ) 1.00
8123
5308
General Liability Insurance
2,550.00
2,550.00
578,00
77.33
5420
Lease/Rent of Buildings
38,932.00
40,100.00
18,956.72
51.31
(8x$3,308.52 4x$3,407.78)
5501
Travel (Mileage)
100.00
100.00
80.80
19.20
5520
Dinner Meetings & Luncheons
150.00
1%00
30.00
80.00
5801
Dues & Association Membership
278.00
278.00
0
100.00
(Public Relations Society of America)
6010
Office Supplies- General
600.00
500.00
441.56
26AI
6013
Small Equipment & Supplies
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,262.14
36.89
6014
Video Supplies
6,600.00
5,000.00
5,506.85
16.56
6080
Gas, Oil & Grease
1,000.00
1,000,00
527.53
47.25
6091
Tires
200.00
200.00
186.54
6.73
Total
$359,408.00
$366,003.00
$186,275.32
48.17%
Amount funded from RVTV
Roll -Over Account (273500)
-$46,723.00
-$47,580.00**
Member Localities
S312,685.00
$318,423.00
* In addition to the City's share of the above budget of $366,003, the City will also pay $3.360
for closed captioning for City Planning Commission meetings.
Amount of $47,580 (Roll -Over Account) is a 13% reduction of the FY2011/2012 Budget.
RVTV expended 97,82% of its FY2009-2010 Operating Budget
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ATT"T Financial Report
Current Account Balances as of December 31, 2010
273200 (Operating Budget). .......... ........ ......... ............... .............. $186,275.32
273450 ( Cox Cable Capital Grant)..................................................... $1,241,392.19
(Balance includes accrued interest.)
273500 (RVTV Year -End Rollover Account) .................................... $78,724,63
Account 273500 (RVTV Year -End Rollover) represents the unused funds from the Operating Budget since 1991.
RVTV does not lose these funds at the end of the fiscal year, rather they are rolled over into this savings account
which may be used for future capital purchases or the operating budget,
2010 Virginia Communications Sales and Use Tax Revenue
Paid by Cox Communications to the
Commonwealth of Virginia for the Benefit
of the City of Roanoke, County of Roanoke, and Town of Vinton
Starting on January 1, 2007, the Virginia Communications Sales and Use Tax Act of 2006 (Va. Code 58. 1-645 et
seq.) required Cox Communications, as well as other cable television providers, to pay a five percent (5%) sales or
use tax to the Commonwealth of Virginia in place of paying franchise fees to the localities, including the City of
Roanoke, County of Roanoke, and Town of Vinton. Under the Act, the Commonwealth pays the amount of
revenues it receives from cable television providers, like Cox, to the localities.
For the calendar year 2010, Cox Communications paid to the Commonwealth of Virginia a total of $2,342,950,
The Commonwealth of Virginia paid to the three localities the appropriate share of this total amount as a
replacement amount for the franchise fees.
City of Roanoke:
$1,178,932
Roanoke County:
51,059,459
Town of Vinton:
$104,559
Total. $2,342,950
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Cox calculates the percentage of subscribers (December 31, 2010) in each locality as follows:
2009 number of subscribers in parenthesis.
Locality Subscribers Percentage
City 25,656 (27,665) 51% (52% - 2009)
County 22,006 (23,385) 44% (44% - 2009)
Vinton 2,229 (2,501) 5% (4% -2009)
Total 49,891 (53,551) 100%(100%)
Based on the above figures, each member's contribution to $318,42' ) for the localities part of the total
zn
FY2011/2012 Operating Budget of $366,003 ($47,580 of which will be funded from the RVTV Rollover Account)
would be as follows:
2010/2011 Budget 2011/2012 Budget
(46.723 Funded from Roll -Over) (47,580 Funded from Roll -Over)
City $162,596 $162,396
County 5137,581 $140,106
Vinton $12,508 $15,921
Total $312,685 $318,423
*In addition to the City's share of the above $162,3 ) 96, the City will also pay $3,3 )60 for
closed captioning for City Planning Commission Meetings.
NOTE: Based on the 2011/2012 Operating Budget of $366,003, and without the $47,580
funding from the RVTV Roll -Over Account, each member*s contribution would have been:
City: $186,662
County: $161,041
Vinton: $18,300
VA
To: Roanoke Regional Cable Television Committee
From: Elaine Bays -Murphy, Director of Cable Access
Date: April 8, 2011
Re: FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget Proposal
Roanoke Valley Television, RVTV Channel 3, is a Government & Educational Access
Station, serving the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, the Town of Vinton and their
respective school systems. The operational budget for RVTV is provided by the three
local governments, and it is funded through the Virginia Communications Sales and
Use Tax Revenue paid by Cox Communications. The RVTV budget amount paid by
each locality is based on the proportion of Cox Customers located in each jurisdiction.
For calendar year 2010, Cox Communications paid to the Commonwealth a total of
$2,342,950. The Commonwealth paid to the three localities the appropriate share of.
City Of Roanoke: $1,178,932
County of Roanoke: $1,059,459
Town of Vinton: $104,559
Total: $2,342,950
Currently, RVTV employs five full time staff members. The staff produces original
videos, monthly television shows, and covers live government meetings.
Roanoke Valley Television produced the following for 2010:
56 Original Television Shows
(12) Inside Roanoke, (12) Roanoke County Today, (12) Spotlight On City
Schools, (12) Accent Excellence, (3) Roanoke County Business Partners,
(3) Recreation Television, (2) Play Vision
0 59 Government Meetings
(24) Regular Roanoke City Council, (23) Regular Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors, (10) City Planning Commission Meetings, & other additional
meetings
46 Original Video Productions
Ex. Home Composting & Mulch Mowing, City Schools Convocation, Vinton
Economic Development, Cops & Fire & Rescue Camps etc.
Additionally, Roanoke Valley Television covered numerous special events including
ground breakings, dedication ceremonies and news conferences.
The approximate rate for video production work in the private sector is $1,500 per
finished minute.
Uri 0 ri N I: -97I M,
National Award of Excellence — Interview/Talk Show
3CMA
"Inside Roanoke"
Silver Summit Award
Blue Ridge Chapter — Public Relations Society of America
"Accent Excellence"
Gold MarCom Award — Video & Film Educational
MarCom Award
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The proposed FY2011/2012 Operating Budget is $3 )66,003.
The Cable TV Committee has requested to reduce the proposed Operating Budget
($366,003) by 13% ($47,580), and use the reduced amount of ($318,423) as the amount
to request from the member localities.
The Committee has requested to fund the 13% reduction ($47,580) from the RVTV
Roll -Over Account, which represents the unused funds from the Operating Budget since
1991. The RVTV Rollover Account has a current balance of $78,724.63 ) (12/3 1 /10).
The individual line items for the Proposed 2011-2012 Operating Budget are
listed on Page 5 of the Budget Packet.
The proposed budget includes funding for closed captioning services for both the
City Council and the Board of Supervisors Meetings.
The current RVTV rent amount is $3,308.52 per month. Beginning March 1, 2012, the
rent will increase to $3,407.78 per month.
As of June 2010, RVTV Internet Service is provided by Cox Communications @ a cost
ot'$1,390 per year.
Me Health Insurance & Dental line item increase is based on a change in staff coverage.
RVTV expended 97.68% of its FY 2009-20 10 Operating Budget.
The total RVTV budget request is $366,003, consisting of $318,423 from the member
localities, and $47,580 from the RVTV Roll -Over Account.
The proposed $366,003 is approximately 15.6% of the $2,342,950 paid by Cox
Communications for the VA Communications Sales & Use Tax to the three localities.
City of Roanoke: $1,178,932
Roanoke County: $1,059,459
Town of Vinton: $104,559
Total: $2,342,950
The Operational Budget for RVTV is provided by the three localities based on the
proportion of Cox Customers located in each jurisdiction.
Cox calculates the percentage of subscribers (December 31, 2010) in each locality as
follows: (2009 number of subscribers in parenthesis)
Locality Subscribers Percentage
City 25,656 (27,665) 51% (52% - 2009)
County 22,006 (23,385) 44% (44% - 2009)
Vinton 2,229 (2,501) 5% (4% -2009)
Total 49,891 (53,551) 100%(100%)
Based on the above figures, each member's contribution to $318,423 for the localities
part of the total FY2011/2012 Operating Budget of $366,003 ($47,580 of which will be
funded from the RVTV Rollover Account) would be as follows:
2010/2011 Budget
(46,723 Funded from Roll -Over)
City $162,596
County $137,581
Vinton $12,508
Total $312,685
2011/2012 Budget
(47,580 Funded from Roll -Over)
$162,396
$140,106
$15,921
$318,423
*In addition to the City's share of the above $162,396, the City will also pay $3,360 for
closed captioning for City Planning Commission Meetings.
NOTE: Based on the 2011/2012 Operating Budget of $366,003, and without
the $47,580 funding from the RVTV Roll -Over Account, each member's
contribution would have been: City: $186,662, County: $161,041,
Vinton: $18,300
TO: TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE
FROM: Public Works Director
DATE: 13 April 2011
SUBJECT: National Drinking Water Week, May I to 7, 2011
ISSUE/PURPOSE: To request approval of a proclamation designating the week of May I to 7, Drinking
Water Week in the Town of Vinton Virginia.
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) advocates the recognition and celebration of
Drinking Water Week in all cities, counties, and towns across the U.S. This week has been promoted by
AWWA for over 30 years and is regularly recognized by state governors and the U.S. Congress.
The value of water should not be underestimated.
• Water delivers Public Health Protection. The first obligation of any waterworks is to
provide safe water. In the United States, we can drink from any public tap with a high
assurance of safety. An estimated 3 million people around the world die every year from
waterborne diseases such as cholera and dysentery.
Water delivers Support for the Economy. Businesses or housing developments do not
succeed without a safe and sustainable water supply. Tap water is critical to businesses'
day-to-day operations and is often a primary ingredient in the products they create. The
incredible value of water is magnified during times of drought and when populations
expand into and climates.
Water delivers Fire Protection. A well -maintained water system is critical in protecting
our community from the ever present threat of fire. A system that provides reliable water
at adequate pressure can be the difference between a small fire and an urban inferno. The
ability to suppress fires also influences new home construction, business location
decisions, and insurance rates.
Water delivers Quality of Life. We too often take for granted that safe water is always
accessible to drink, to wash clothes, to water lawns, and for a myriad of other purposes.
When water service is interrupted, we are reminded of the extraordinary value of water.
We in Vinton are blessed with an abundant supply of safe water. We are also the beneficiaries of past
generations who made the sacrifices to drill the wells, erect the storage tanks, and build the distribution
system that delivers water to us today. We have an obligation to future generations of citizens to make
the necessary infrastructure investments to assure the long-term delivery of safe and reliable water.
ACTION REQUESTED: Mayor Grose approve and sign the attached proclamation.
CITIZENS COMMENTS: Not Applicable
DATE ACTION NEEDED: At Mayor's earliest convenience.
ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation
TOWN 0-F'VtN\1T70N
NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK
May I — May 7,2011
WHEREAS, water is one of our most valuable resources; and
WHEREAS, only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for our
economy, and the quality of life we enjoy: and
WHEREAS, an), measure of a successful society — low mortality rates, economic growth and
diversity, productivity, and public safety — are in some way related to access to
safe water; and
WHEREAS, we are all stewards of the water infrastructure upon which future generations
depend; and
WHEREAS, each citizen of our community is called upon to help protect our source waters
from pollution, to practice water conservation, and to get involved in local water
issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Bradley E. Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton, Virginia do hereby
proclaim May I to 7, 2011 as Drinking Water Week in the Town of Vinton, Virginia.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton to be
affixed on this 19th day of April 2011.
Bradley, E. Grose. Mayor
Vinton Police Department
311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET
VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179
HERBERT G. COOLEY
CHIEF OF POLICE
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April 6, 2011
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Congratulations! You have been nominated and selected as Officer of the Month for the
month of March 2011.
On March 14 you initiated an investigation into alleged prostitution in Vinton. You asked
detectives for assistance and after further investigation an arrest was made. A federal
investigation continues as a result of your work.
Your tenacity to follow through on this type of investigation is commendable, You
demonstrated the traits of a well-rounded officer who doesn't focus solely on one or two
areas of law enforcement. Your dedication and professionalism are appreciated.
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CC:
Chris Lawrence, Town Manag
Stephanie Dearing, HR Direct•
Darleen Bailey, Town Clerk
Mayor and Council
Department Routing
ITEM NO: L.- I
FROM: Public Works Director
DATE: 13 April 2011
SUBJECT. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA)
Annual Budget
ISSUE/PURPOSE: The RVRA Member Use Agreement dated 23 October-, 1991 requires the
authority's governing bodies, Town of Vinton, County of Roanoke, and City of Roanoke to approve the
annual budget after adoption by the RVRA Board, The RVRA Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2011-2012
budget at its regular meeting on 23 March 2011.
The proposed budget is $9,470,887 which is a 3.6% decrease from the current fiscal vear's budget. The
proposed budget is balanced, expenses being offset by forecasted revenues in the amount of $9,470,887.
Over the past two fiscal years, the RVRA budget is reduced by 9%, Dan Miles, RVRA Chief Executive
Officer made a detailed budget presentation at the 5 April 2011 council meeting.
Rates affecting the Town for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 remain unchanged from the current fiscal year, The
Municipal Rate for the Town will be $45 per ton. The untreated Wood Product Rate remains at $35 per
ton. Mixed waste remains at $55 per ton. The commercial Private Rate remains at $55 per ton, The rate
for tires will be reduced from $140 to $120 per toil. These same rates apply to homeowner disposal.
Residents will continue to receive wood mulch free of charge, but rates for sale to commercial entities
will increase.
A complete copy of the RVRA budget was provided to Council members prior to the 5 April 2011
meeting.
The proposed Town of Vinton Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 includes $180,825 to cover the
forecasted cost of tipping fees and charges. This represents a 6,8% decrease from the current fiscal year.
Most of this decrease is due to reduced solid waste tonnage collected, Also, the Town's share of the
Homeowner Disposal Program will decrease by $1,645 in Fiscal Year 2011-2012. RVRA provides this
homeowner service on a fixed price basis to the member communities and annually makes adjustments
based upon citizen reported residency and program costs.
Dan Miles, RVRA Chief Executive Officer can attend the 19 April meeting to answer any questions.
ACTION REQUESTED: Town Council pass a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2010-2011
(RVRA) Annual Budget.
CITIZENS COMMENTS: Not Applicable,
Attachments: (1) Resolution # 1913
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 19, 2011, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton, along with Roanoke County and Roanoke City are the
governing bodies of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA);
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Member Use Agreement dated 23 October 1991, the
annual budget of the Authority must be submitted for approval by each of the
governing bodies after approval by the RVRA Board; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2011, the RVRA Board approved the 2011-2012 annual budget in
the amount of $9,470,887.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve
the 2011-2012 operating budget in the amount of $9,470,887 to operate and maintain the
Roanoke Valley Resource Authority.
Adopted on motion made by Councilman and seconded by Councilman
with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Darleen R. Bailey, Town Clerk
ITEM NO. III
L.-2
DATE: April 15,2011
SUBJECT: Contract Award for Roof Removal and Replacement at the Vinton
Firehouse
ISSUE/PURPOSE: Requesting the Town Council to award a contract for removal and
replacement to Melvin T. Morgan Roofing Sheet Metal Co., Inc. of
Lynchburg, VA in response to IFB TM- I 1 -0 1.
The Town Manger's office solicited bids to qualified vendors to provide
contracting services for the Vinton Firehouse roof replacement. There
were three bids for the work. Melvin T. Morgan Roofing Sheet Metal Co.,
Inc. of Lynchburg VA bid in the amount of $46,3330 to remove the existing
ballast and two roofs from the metal decking, dispose of old roof material,
and reinstall a new EIIDM roof on the Firehouse. The Town Manager
would like to award the contract to Melvin T. Morgan Roofing Sheet
Metal Co,, Inc. The work is scheduled for the middle of April/early May.
A resolution to this effect is attached,
RESOLUTION NO. 1914
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011, AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE
VINTON "• BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON,
VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Fire Department building's roof has met its useful life, regularly leaks causing
damage to the interior of the building, and
WHEREAS, the project has been identified for replacement through a building assessment
study completed in 2009, and
WHEREAS, the Town Manger's office solicited bids to qualified vendors to provide
contracting services for the Vinton Firehouse roof replacement and there were
three bids for the work, and
WHEREAS, the lowest bidder was Melvin T. Morgan Roofing Sheet Metal Co., Inc. of
Lynchburg VA bid in the amount of $46,330, and funds in the amount of $50,000
were allocated to account 200.3205.722 Fire & EMS Special Projects line items
and,
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town to make one firm fixed price contract with one
qualified source for the project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby grant
a contract, per the terms of the IFB, to Melvin T. Morgan Roofing Sheet Metal Co., Inc, of
Lynchburg VA bid in the amount of $46,330, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby authorize the
Town Manager to execute the contract for the work.
Motion made by Councilman seconded by Councilman with the
following votes recorded.
NAYS-
Ritsuffolm
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
Darleen Bailey,Town Clerk
ACTION NO: Reso. 1915
ITEM NO: L. - 3
TO: TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE
FROM: Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Appropriate Additional Funds for Street Resurfacing
ISSUE/PURPOSE: To request additional funds to resurface Town streets.
The Fiscal Year 10-11 budget includes revenue for Street Payments from the Virginia Department of
Transportation in the amount of $938,984. In June 2010, the Commonwealth Transportation Board
approved street payment rates for the Town of Vinton equating to $979,401 annual payment. Quarterly
payments received by the Town through third quarter FY 10-1 lconfirm the higher amount. Result is the
Town will receive $40,417 more revenue than presently budgeted.
Budget reductions over the past three fiscal years resulted in significant decline in street resurfacing
dollars. Total Town funds allocated to paving in FY08-09 equated to $360,000. In the current fiscal year
C, y
the budgeted amount declined to $120,000. In inflation adjusted dollars, we are now resurfacing streets at
a rate that is less than was accomplished in FY04-05. The current backlog of street resurfacing needs is
$2,457 million, of which $0,786 million dollars is considered High Priority. High Priority streets are
considered to be in need of resurfacing now. In the long run, if streets are not resurfaced timely then
reconstruction may be necessary at a cost of five -times resurfacing. And streets deteriorate each year,
resulting in an ever increasing backlog.
The additional $40,417 available revenue will be well spent to resurface streets this fiscal year. Streets
planned this fiscal year include Olney Road final phase, Kenyon Road, and Ramada Road. These streets
were last resurfaced 30 to 40 years ago. These streets will complete the Bali Hai neighborhood area. In
FYI 1-12 and out years, planned streets include Jackson, Jefferson, Cleveland, Maple, Poplar, Cedar,
Bedford and Vinyard in the east and west end of downtown. Many of these streets will require extensive
milling to resurface, thereby increasing cost. So, the need to resurface is critical and essential to preserve
neighborhood quality of life, public safety, and economic development.
ACTION REQUESTED: Town Council approve the resolution to appropriate funds for the purpose
described herein.
CITIZENS COMMENTS: Not Applicable.
DATE ACTION NEEDED: 19 April 2011
Attachments: Resolution # 1915
RESOLUTION NO. 1915
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 19 2011 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton receives annual payments from the Virginia Department of
'Transportation for street maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the actual payments received in Fiscal Year 10-11 will exceed budgeted revenue by
$40,417.00; and
WHEREAS, the need to resurface Town streets is critical and essential to preserve neighborhood
quality of life, public safety, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the budgeted funds for street resurfacing were drastically reduced during the severe
economic downturn; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure of additional funds for street resurfacing is in the best interest of the
Town and the public good,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve
funds in the amount of $40,417.00 as follows:
From: 200.2404.006 Hi2hwav Maintenance $40,417.00
To: 200.410 1 .717 Milling & Paving $40,41T00
Motion made by Councilor , seconded by Councilor
I with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
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Darleen R. Bailey, Town Clerk