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Home My WebLink About3/18/2025 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Laurie J. Mullins, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles Sabrina M. McCarty Michael W. Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Andrew Keen, Finance Director/Treasurer Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Tammy Shepherd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following: March 25 – Senior Services Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at William Byrd Middle School; April 9 – Lunch and Learn with Debbie Custer from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Hill Senior Center; April 19 –Shred Event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Building Parking Lot; and May 26 – Town Offices Closed for the observance of Memorial Day. Council Member McCarty to visit the entertainment venues social media and website for more information. Vice Mayor Mullins announced the following Council activities: March 5 – Council held a lunch appreciation; March 10 – Mayor Grose attended the Blood Drive; March 12 – Vice Mayor Mullins, Oakey’s; and March 17 – Council Member Stovall 2 Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 4, 2025, and the adoption of Resolution No. 2583A; the motion was seconded by Liles members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. March 4, 2025, and the adoption of Resolution No. 2583A Under Briefings Dwayne D’Ardenne, Manager Roanoke, Virginia, Gus Nicks Boulevard Demonstration Project. Mr. D’Ardenne that will be available at the Town Clerk’s office as part of the permanent record. experienced one fatality, six severe accidents, 16 inj The current four- indicated that travel time increased by than 49 seconds on average during peak times Town Manager Peters thanked Mr. D’Ardenne for collaboration with Roanoke City. He emphasized that the demonstration is still under review, with data collection ongoing. Under citizen comments regarding the Gus Nicks Boulevard stance on the project. Vinton, Virginia 24179, owner of Pok-E-Joes opposed the lane reconfiguration demonstration and discussed how his restaurant has not been receiving many customers since it has been up. Tammy Shepherd, of 2702 Matthew Drive, Vinton, Virginia 24179, opposed the lane reconfiguration demonstration. Janet Scheid, of 1453 Wolf Creek Drive, Vinton, Virginia 24179, expressed her support for the lane reconfiguration demonstration. 3 Lee Lovern, of 115 North Poplar Street, Vinton, Virginia 24179, expressed his support for the lane reconfiguration demonstration. Michael Cranwell, of 3969 Horsepen Mountain, Vinton, Virginia 24179 reconfiguration demonstration. Tim Greenway, of 20665 East Vinton, Virginia 24179 reconfiguration demonstration. Len Hale, of 233 Crest View Avenue Vinton, Virginia 24179 opposed the lane reconfiguration demonstration. Anna Leffell, of 1723 Meadows Road Vinton, Virginia 24179 opposed the lane reconfiguration demonstration. Gerald Swanson, of 1817 Greenmont Court, Roanoke, Virginia 24012, expressed that he does not have a stance on the project. He commented that he would like speed on Gus Nicks Boulevard. demonstration. Under reports from committees, Andrew Keen Committee Meeting. He noted that there had been little change in the Town's financial standings for February, with consumer- Write-Off and addressed necessary amendments Additionally, they discussed updates to the spring convenience. Council Member McCarty made a motion to adopt the Resolution approving the financial statements for February 2025; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved the financial statements for February 2025 4 The next item on the agenda was the Consideration of proposed closure, vacation, discontinuance, and intersections of Cedar Avenue, 1st Street, South Pollard Street, and Virginia Avenue in the Town of delivery of a quitclaim LLC conveying any interest the Town may have in that portion of 1st Street and the undeveloped 15’ alley. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. discontinuance of a portion of 1st Street and an undeveloped 15-foot alley near the intersections of Cedar Avenue, 1st Street, South Pollard Street, and Virginia Av adoption. Town Attorney Carroll noted that the code section some contingency. A slight variation was included financing will be cash-funded specifies that KARA Roanoke LLC must present either a commitment letter or a term sheet from a lender. The Town chose not to require a specific term sheet at this time to allow for flexibility. Hearing no more comments, Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m. Council Member Liles made a motion to approve the Ordinance authorizing the proposed intersections of Cedar Avenue, 1st Street, South Pollard Street, and Virginia Avenue in the Town of Vinton, and on t delivery of a quitclaim deed to KARA Roanoke, LLC conveying any interest the Town may have in that portion of 1st Street and the undeveloped 15’ alley; the motion was seconded by Public Hearing Opened Public Hearing Closed Approved Ordinance No. 1065 authorizing the proposed closure, vacation, discontinuance, and abandonment of a portion of 1st Street and an intersections of Cedar Avenue, 1st Street, South Pollard Street, and Virginia Avenue in the Town of Vinton, and on t delivery of a quitclaim deed to KARA Roanoke, LLC conveying any interest the Town may have in that portion of 1st Street and the undeveloped 15’ alley 5 with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None; and Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution Manager to: (1) consent, on behalf of the Town, to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement from KARA Hospitality, LLC to KARA Roanoke, LLC; and (2) agree to an amendment to increase the scope of the project to include a seventh parcel of price for that seventh parcel. This issue relates to the Lo KARA Hospitality, LLC for the development of an extended stay hotel on six Town-owned parcels Avenue in the Town Mitesh Amin approached the Town several weeks ago after forming a new LLC specifically for the addresses the Performance Agreement between the Town of Vinton and the hotel developer. The first provision is an Assignment and Assumption project. Demolition of the property is expected to begin in early April 2025. Town Attorney Carroll added that this is a three- Roanoke County Authority. Mr. Peters will present the agreements for signature at the next meeting. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to: KARA Hospitality, LLC to KARA Roanoke, LLC; and (2) agree to an amendment to increase the scope of the project to include a seventh parcel of Approved Resolution No. 2633 Town Manager to: (1) consent, on behalf of the Agreement from KARA Hospitality, LLC to KARA Roanoke, LLC; and (2) agree to an amendment to seventh parcel of land and to increase the local grant to KARA Roanoke, LLC by the amount of the purchase price for that seventh parcel. 6 seconded by Council Member McCarty, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution Amendment to Contract of Sale among the Town, KARA Hospitality, LLC, and KARA Roanoke, LLC Town Manager Peters commented that this is an Assignment and First Amendment to the Contract of Sale. First, the Hospitality, LLC’s rights and obligations under the Sales Contract to KARA Roanoke, LLC. After this, the contract will be between the Town of Vinton as the Seller and KARA Roanoke, LLC as the Buyer. and purchase the six Town-owned properties at the same time. Instead, the Buyer must provide a construction loan lender. Town Attorney Carroll noted that, unlike Agenda Agreement, it has not yet been submitted to the Economic Development Authority for approval. Council Member Liles made a motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Assignment and First Amendment to Contract of Sale among the Town, KARA Hospitality, LLC, and KARA Roanoke, LLC; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Resolution No. 2634 Town Manager to execute an Assignment and First Amendment to Contract of Sale among the Roanoke, LLC Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution outstanding Personal and Vehicle License Fees over five years old from the active records to a permanent file Mr. Keen explained that the annual write-off process involves clearing out outstanding budgets 7 writing off the 2019 taxes, which include $7,966.92 in outstanding Personal Property delinquent taxes and $16,239.61 in outstanding Vehicle License Fees for 2019. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the Resolution allowing the Town Treasurer and Finance Director to remove outstanding Personal Property delinquent taxes and Vehicle License Fees over five years old from the active records to a permanent file; the motion was seconded by Council Member Liles, carried voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Resolution No. 2635 allowing the Town outstanding Personal Property delinquent taxes and Vehicle License Fees over five years old from the active records to a permanent file Town Manager Peters thanked the Council for project. for their hard work and dedication. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) Meeting adjourned APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk