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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
311 South Pollard Street
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
AGENDA
Consideration of:
A. 6:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM AND
CITIZEN GUIDELINES
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
C. COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
D. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 20, 2025
F. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
1. National Safety Month Proclamation – Donna Collins
2. Swear-in of Police Recruits – Town Clerk
3. Introduction of New Staff
a. Finance Department
b. Public Works Department
c. Planning & Zoning Department
G. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions about issues not listed on the agenda.
H. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
1. Consider adoption of an Ordinance approving the Town of Vinton, Virginia budget
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026 – Andrew
Keen
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Laurie J. Mullins, Vice Mayor
Keith N. Liles, Council Member
Sabrina M. McCarty, Council Member
Michael W. Stovall, Council Member
Vinton Municipal Building
311 South Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 983-0607
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I. BRIEFINGS
1. Code Enforcement Update – Scott Stephenson
J. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
1. Appointments to RVARC – Town Clerk
2. Appointments to Greenway Commission – Town Clerk
3. Appointments to GRTC – Town Clerk
K. TOWN ATTORNEY
L. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS
M. COUNCIL AND MAYOR
N. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TOWN EVENTS:
June 11, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – Community Development Committee Meeting – TOV Annex
June 17, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. – Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2B Ribbon Cutting – 501 Walnut
Ave.
June 17, 2025 – 3:00 p.m. –*CANCELLED* Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Annex
June 17, 2025 – 4:30 p.m. – Comprehensive Plan Joint Work Session – Council Chambers
June 17, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers
June 19, 2025 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Reasonable
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 the meeting date so that proper arrangements may be made.
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Town Clerk
Issue
Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2025
Attachments
May 20, 2025, minutes
Recommendations
Motion to approve consent agenda as presented
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00
P.M. ON TUESDAY, May 20, 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
Sabrina M. McCarty
Michael W. Stovall
MEMBERS ABSENT: Keith N. Liles
STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager/Town Clerk
Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager
Megan Lawless, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager
Julie Tucei, Planning Coordinator
Andrew Keen, Finance Director/Treasurer
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief
Timothy Lawless, Deputy Chief
Jason Call, Sergeant
Andrew Hagy, Corporal
William Herndon, Public Works Director
Jason Davison, General Services Manager
Garrett Chappel, Public Works
Andrew Critcher, Public Works
Steven Newman, Public Works
Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. The Executive Assistant called the roll with
Council Member McCarty, Council Member
Stovall, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Grose
present. Council Member Liles was absent.
Roll call
After a Moment of Silence, two attending family
members of Sergeant Call led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Under upcoming community events/
announcements, and Council Activities, Council
Member McCarty announced the following: May 26
– Town offices will be closed for the Memorial Day
holiday. May 26 at 8AM BoomTown CrossFit is
hosting the annual Murph Challenge in honor of
Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. June 7 from 10AM
until 1PM – Vinton History Museum Community Ice
Cream Social First Saturday event. June 14 at 7PM
Mingle at the Market with Filthy Souls & Gasoline
Alley. June 17 at 10:30AM, Glade Creek Greenway
Ribbon Cutting. June 28 at 7PM, Mingle at the
Market with Karlee Raye & Eric Wayne Band.
Council Member McCarty encouraged everyone to
visit the community's many restaurants and
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entertainment venues and to follow the Town’s
social media and website for more information.
Vice Mayor Mullins announced the following
Council activities: May 7 – Mayor Gross attended
the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional
Commission meeting. May 10 – Mayor Grose
helped assemble America flags with Vinton staff
and volunteers for Field of Honor. May 13 – Mayor
Grose participated in the Vinton Networking Group
May 14 – Vice Mayor Mullins and Council Member
McCarty attended the Public Works Committee
Meeting. May 14 – Mayor Grose attended the
Regional Skate Park construction’s kickoff. May 15
– Mayor Grose attended the dedication of the Field
of Honor and Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional
Commission meeting. May 20 – Mayor Grose and
Council Member Stovall attended the Finance
Committee meeting.
Under requests to postpone, add to or change
the order of the agenda, there were no requests.
Council Member Stovall made a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented with
the minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 6,
2025; the motion was seconded by Council
Member McCarty and carried by the following vote,
with all members voting: Vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) -
McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None:
Absent (1) – Liles.
Under awards, introductions, presentations,
and proclamations, Vice Mayor Mullins read the
proclamation on GBS/CIDP. Mr. Rick Forney with
Mid-Atlantic Regional accepted the proclamation
and shared his story on how he has dealt with this
disease. Mr. Forney thanked the Town of Vinton for
bringing awareness every year.
Council expressed their appreciation for what Mr.
Forney does for the foundation.
Under awards, introductions, presentations,
and proclamations, Council Member McCarty read
the National Public Works Week proclamation. Mr.
William Herndon accepted the proclamation.
Council expressed their pride in the Public Works
Department and appreciation for all the work they
do.
Under awards, introductions, presentations,
Mr. William Herndon informed Council on the
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results from the Public Works Roadeo competition
that was held at the Berglund Center in Roanoke
on April 2, 2025. Mr. Herndon then passed out
achievement certificates to the staff that placed in
the competition.
Council congratulated the staff on their
accomplishments and wished them luck at
Nationals.
Under awards, introductions, presentations,
Chief Drumond promoted Jason Call to sergeant
and Andrew Hagy to corporal. Deputy Chief
Lawless read the affirmations for Sergeant Call and
Corporal Hagy.
Council congratulated the staff and acknowledged
the dedication of the families that support our law
enforcement. A special thanks to all the police
officers and civilian staff for the work they do.
Under citizens’ comments and petitions, no one
offered any comments.
Mayor Grose opened the Public Hearing at
6:29PM on the proposed FY2025-2026 budget.
A short PowerPoint presentation was provided.
This is the same material that was provided in a
previous work session and Council meeting. This
presentation will be on file in the Town Clerk’s
office as part of the permanent record.
Mr. Cody Sexton explained that the general fund is
balanced at approximately $13,500,000.00, which
is an increase this year. Current revenues are
sustainable. We have seen some modest revenue
growth in some of our major revenue streams and
some flattening out of revenue growth in some of
those revenue streams as well. We are still looking
at utilizing some fund balance to cover some one-
time expenses, namely for economic development
performance agreements. We are in a high-rate
interest environment as of now, so we are still
earning good interest on our fund balance
reserves. Looking ahead, we are looking at other
possibilities for new revenue, such as the hotel and
other restaurants and other economic
development opportunities. We are also
considering that some expenditures could outpace
our revenues in the coming years due to inflation,
tariffs or shortages in contractors or supply.
Public Hearing Opened
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Overall, with the general fund total revenues, we
have seen substantial growth, but as we look in
forecasted years, we are seeing a leveling off and
slight dip due to the falling off the Western Virginia
Water Authority payments. We are also projecting
some of the leveling off on some of the other
revenue streams. Operational expenditures are
essentially flat across all departments.
Departments are prudent with their spending.
Personnel is our largest expense with a total of just
over $7,000,000.00, which equates to over half of
the budget. We have a 3% pay increase for all
employees plus additional adjustments of 1.5% for
Public Works and Public Safety. This is in line with
other localities within the region and what the state
is providing for state employees. There is no
increase in the health insurance premium.
The major expenditures that we see in this budget
are the street paving which is $800,000.00 and
about $913,000.00 for economic development
performance agreements. We do expect
expenditure growth in the future, and then also,
while not this year, we do anticipate health
insurance and other fringe benefits will increase.
Police and Public Works represent 2/3 of our staff.
Lastly, we are receiving the third and final payment
from the Western Virginia Water Authority for the
transfer of the water system for FY26 at $500,000,
so we have allocated that to the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). The largest expense
in the CIP this year is the street sweeper. We
present a balanced budget with no tax increase.
Mr. Sexton noted that Council is scheduled to
adopt the budget at its June 3rd meeting.
Council thanked Mr. Sexton for his presentation
and asked if there were any public comments and
questions from Council. None spoken.
Mayor Grose closed the Public Hearing at
6:37PM.
Public Hearing Closed
Under Reports from Committees, Mr. William
Herndon provided the highlights from the Public
Works Committee meeting that was held on May
14, 2025. Mr. Herndon advised that the stormwater
improvements at Thrasher United Methodist
Church have been completed. He went on to
explain we are still waiting for the engineering
company to get back to us on the 3rd Street project.
The company is going to do five borings on the
road on 3rd Street to determine what material is
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there. Mr. Herndon advised that the paving that
was planned for this year is now complete, which
includes Bali Hai Drive, Ramada Drive, Kenyon
Road and the whole subdivision along with Wood
Street and Cottage Avenue and then two blocks of
Pine Street and an alley way. Next year’s paving
budget will cover all lanes from the Town line to
Bypass Road in both directions. A citizen contacted
us about a four-way stop sign at E. Cleveland
Avenue and S. Poplar Street. VDOT came in and
advised that this would not be a good idea due to
the amount of traffic that comes through this area.
There are about 2,000 vehicles that travel on E.
Cleveland Avenue and about 40 vehicles on S.
Poplar Street. Mr. Herndon went on to explain we
put up some signs to eliminate parking to help with
increasing the line of sight through that area.
Mr. Peters asked if this was the intersection where
we painted stop bars of which Mr. Herndon said
yes. Mr. Peters added that it seems like people do
not pay attention to the stop sign on S. Poplar
Street, and he feels that adding the stop bars help
everywhere. Mr. Peters shared appreciation for Mr.
Herndon and his team for the stop bar work.
Mr. Herndon advised that we looked into putting in
a guardrail for Mountain View Road coming from
Shalon Circle. There is a safety concern for the first
house on the right from Shalon Circle because
when they are backing out of their driveway and
looking to their right, they will not be able to see
due to the guardrail. We will paint a white line on
the side of the road to help give visual that the road
drops off there along with some signage to explain
narrow road ahead.
Mr. Herndon shared that the storm drain collapsed
in front of the swimming pool on Vinyard Road and
into the Lancerlot property. The repair should be
completed by the end of next week just in time for
pool season.
Council did not have any questions or comments
on these updates other than appreciation for the
information.
Under reports from committees, Mr. Andrew
Keen reported on the May 20, 2025, Finance
Committee Meeting. Mr. Keen reviewed the
financial statements for April 2025, highlighting
April collections to have been less due to do Bank
Stock Franchise taxes. This year the General
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Assembly changed the way they report filings.
They mandated that Virginia tax system create an
electronic filing system. A 2-month extension was
provided. We are about 30 days behind, so we’ll
see the $325,100.00 in revenue in May. This is for
the eight banks in Town. The Bank Stock
Franchise tax does not apply to credit unions. We
are still earing around $35,000 a month in interest
earnings on the one-time money in our accounts.
Sales tax collection is at 92% through the year and
meals tax is at 94.5%. We are still looking at
grossing over $2 million on these. Our business
license collection has exceeded the budget by 2%.
Our cigarette tax is at 162% of the budget this year,
so those sales continue to stay strong. Expenses
are in line with what we have budgeted. Staff are
looking at options for financing the Vinton War
Memorial renovations.
Mr. Sexton added some highlights on budget
transfers. We will have a Public Hearing June 17th
for additional appropriations and budget transfers
for the current fiscal year. We have identified some
projects at Council’s direction such as the park
project along with some HVAC projects, computer
purchases, and other electronic updates. We will
utilize surplus funds first before the general fund
balance, but all of this will be in more than the 1%
mark to trigger a public hearing.
Council had no questions or comments.
Council Member Stovall made a motion to
approve the financial statements for April 2025; the
motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins,
carried by the following roll call vote, with all
members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – McCarty,
Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
Approved the financial statements for April 2025
Under comments from the Town Attorney, Mr.
Jeremy Carroll advised we are working towards
closing on the Hotel property, and we have closed
on the DR Music property. He went on to give a
heads up that some ordinances and amendments
and such are in the works.
Under Town Manager’s Projects
Updates/Comments, Mr. Richard Peters
mentioned there is an increase in economic
development within the Town, more specifically,
unsolicited interest for various reasons. The West
Lee Alley project has completed the brick paver
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sidewalk. The stormwater drains are being worked
on as well around back and out front.
Mayor Grose added that this is exciting news, and
he is looking forward to the project being
completed. He thanked Mr. Peters for the update.
Mr. Peters acknowledged the staff and their work
while he was on vacation.
Under Council and Mayor Comments, Council
Member McCarty gave a shout out to Our Daily
Bread and complimented their good breakfast. She
also thanked the Police Department and Public
Works Department for all they do.
Vice Mayor Mullins wished the Treasurer’s Office
luck during tax collection season and wished
everyone a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend.
Council Member Stovall commented on the
roundabout, and he is a proponent for it. He also
gave a shout out to Council Member Liles and the
work he is doing at Carilion serving over 2,000
frozen lemonades.
Mayor Grose is excited about the roundabout
because it will help the flow of traffic and improve
safety. He commented how good it is to see the
promotions of the Police Department and
recognitions of the Public Works Department. He is
proud of our staff. He thanked the families for their
support.
Council Member McCarty made a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 6:58PM; the motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins and carried by the
following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0-
1; Yeas (4) – McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose;
Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – Liles.
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Richard W. Peters, Jr., Town Clerk
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Human Resources/Risk Management
Issue
Proclamation – National Safety Month
Summary
The National Safety Council recognizes the month of June as National Safety Month. The nation's
leading safety advocate for more than 100 years, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit
organization with the mission of eliminating preventable deaths at work, in homes and
communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education, and advocacy. NSC
advances this mission by engaging businesses, government agencies, elected officials, and the
public to help prevent the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. – preventable injuries.
Each week in June is dedicated to a different topic. This year NSC is focusing on Continuous
Improvement, Employee Engagement, Roadway Safety and Wellbeing. The overall goal is to bring
awareness to complacency, prevent deaths, and stop loved ones and coworkers from becoming a
statistic. Studies show three people in the U.S. are killed every ten minutes in preventable
incidents.
Attachments
Proclamation
Recommendations
Read Proclamation
Town Council
Agenda Summary
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, safe and healthy workplaces are vital to our well-being and the economic
prosperity of the commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, each year, more than 80,000 Virginia workers suffer serious job-related
injuries or illnesses and more than 100 Virginia workers die in work-related
incidents; and
WHEREAS, workplace safety requires the cooperation of all levels of government,
business, and industry, as well as the general public; and
WHEREAS, implementing health and safety programs can improve Virginia’s business
performance and contribute to the local economy and job force; and
WHEREAS, workplace injuries lead to increased medical and worker compensation costs,
and diminish the productivity of employees; and
WHEREAS, accidents and injuries in the workplace are preventable, and employees and
employers must be engaged, educated, and aware of safety practices and
policies; and
WHEREAS, the National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month for
2025 and provides resources to promote workplace safety by recognizing
hazards, potential slips, trips, and falls, and combating fatigue and impairment.
NOW, THEREFORE, Mayor Bradley E. Grose and the Town Council of the Town of Vinton on
behalf of all our citizens, do hereby recognize the month of June 2025 as a NATIONAL
SAFETY MONTH in the Town of Vinton and call upon all citizens and employees of the Town
of Vinton to promote good workplace safety and health practices.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia
to be affixed on this 3rd day of June 2025.
__________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Police
Issue
Swear-in Ceremony for Police Recruits
Summary
The Town Clerk will swear in Jordan Ray Henegar and Derrik Austen Runyon who are schedule to
graduate from Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy on June 11, 2025.
Attachments
None
Recommendations
No Action Required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Finance
Issue
New Staff and Intern Introduction
Summary
The Finance Director will introduce new staff to Council.
Attachments
None
Recommendations
No Action Required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Public Works
Issue
New Staff Introduction
Summary
The Deputy Town Manager will introduce new staff to Council.
Attachments
None
Recommendations
No Action Required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Planning and Zoning
Issue
Introduction of the Town’s Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer, James “Scott” Stephenson, Jr.
Summary
In February 2025, Fayula Gordon, the Town’s former Associate Planner who also handled code
enforcement duties, submitted her resignation following her acceptance of a new position with
Loudoun County.
Given the specific nature of code enforcement responsibilities, Town staff, in coordination with
Administration and Human Resources, determined that the position could be effectively managed
on a part-time basis. The position was advertised in early March 2025, and several qualified
applicants applied. After conducting interviews in mid-April 2025, James “Scott” Stephenson, Jr.
was selected for the role.
Mr. Stephenson officially began his duties on May 5, 2025. He had previously served the Town as
a Roanoke County Firefighter/Medic until his retirement in March 2024. Scott has been actively
engaged in code enforcement efforts throughout the Town since day one.
Attachment
None.
Recommendations
Recognition of James “Scott” Stephenson, Jr. as the Town’s new Part-Time Code Enforcement
Officer.
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Finance
Issue
Consider adoption of an Ordinance approving the Town of Vinton, Virginia budget for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
Summary
This year’s budget represents a balanced budget with a cautiously optimistic outlook. The proposed FY26
Budget for the General Fund totals $13,557,181, which represents a decrease of 0.40% or $53,810 under
the previous fiscal year. The proposed FY26 Budget for all funds totals $14,061,181, which represents
an overall decrease of 5.48%. This overall decrease for all funds is primarily due to the elimination of
the Stormwater Fund as a standalone fund. Its operations and projects are now in the General Fund.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET ALLOCATION BY FUND
Allocation by fund, as well as a comparison to the previous FY25 budget, is as follows:
Proposed FY26 Adopted FY25 $ Variance % Variance
General Fund 13,557,181 13,610,991 (53,810) (0.40%)
Grant Fund 4,000 4,000 - 0.00%
Capital Fund 500,000 660,000 (160,000) (24.24%)
Stormwater Fund - 601,534 (601,534) (100.00%)
Total 14,061,181 14,876,525 (815,344) (5.48%)
The Notice of Public Hearing was advertised in The Vinton Messenger on May 8 and May 15, 2025,
and the Public Hearing was held on May 20, 2025.
Attachments
Ordinance
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Ordinance
Town Council
Agenda Summary
ORDINANCE NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 3, 2025 AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA.
WHEREAS, the Town Charter and Virginia Code require that Council adopt a budget by July 1st
for the new fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the proposed budget, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein, and is of the opinion that the Town government can operate for
the twelve-month period beginning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the revenues
and expenditures contained in the attached proposed budget; and
WHEREAS, any funds appropriated in this budget to any Town department may be used as
participating funds in any Federal Aid Programs for like purposes, with the prior
approval of the Town Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, that
the attached budget reflecting revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025,
and ending June 30, 2026, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Council of the Town of Vinton hereby appropriates funds
for the expenditures set out in the approved budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and
ending June 30, 2026, and the Town Manager is authorized to expend funds in accordance with this
appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance provides for the daily operation of the
Department of Law and the Department of Finance, and in an emergency.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance takes effect July 1, 2025.
This Ordinance adopted on motion made by __________, seconded by ____________, with the
following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
______________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Richard W. Peters, Jr., Town Clerk
Revenues Total All Funds
General Fund $13,557,181
Grant Fund $4,000
Capital Fund $500,000
Total Revenues $14,061,181
Expenditures
General Fund:
Town Council $184,066
Town Manager's Office 579,980
Human Resources 297,219
Treasurer/Finance Department 884,299
Police Department 3,209,751
Police/Animal Control 4,100
Public Works Administration 638,462
Maintenance/Highways/Streets/Bridges 1,697,035
Snow and Ice Removal 20,600
Refuse Collection 604,448
Recycling 75,353
Building & Grounds 512,009
War Memorial 399,150
Special Programs 298,810
Planning & Zoning 514,628
Economic Development 154,163
Town Museum 23,117
Commonwealth Attorney 45,000
Town Attorney 35,000
E911/Communications Services 150,000
Traffic Signs and Street Light 110,000
General Property 2,300
Health Department 26,000
Greenway 11,000
Vinton Veterans Monument 5,000
Performance Agreements 913,350
Public Transportation 80,000
Vinton Business Center 2,850
Audit 65,000
Fire & EMS 2,385
Debt Retirement 859,458
Stormwater Administration 160,142
Stormwater Street and Road Cleaning 123,593
Stormwater Operations 368,913
Transfer to Other Funds 500,000
Total General Fund $13,557,181
Grant Fund:
VML Risk Management Grant $4,000
Total Grant Fund $4,000
Capital Fund:
Public Works $280,000
Building and Grounds 27,500
Town Museum 50,000
Economic Development 142,500
Total Capital Fund $500,000
Total Combined Expenditures $14,061,181
Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Planning and Zoning
Issue
Briefing on the Code Enforcement Activities.
Summary
James “Scott” Stephenson officially began his duties as the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer on
May 5, 2025. His regular office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During his first week, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning, Nathan McClung, provided in-
depth training to Mr. Stephenson on code enforcement responsibilities. This included both in-
office guidance and field inspections. Fieldwork has focused on identifying and addressing
violations of the Town Code, particularly nuisance-related issues such as:
• Overgrown lots
• Inoperable vehicles
Since May 5, Mr. Stephenson has actively:
• Sent out violation notices to affected property owners
• Communicated with individuals receiving or submitting code violation notices
• Conducted follow-ups and responded to public concerns
At the June 3, 2025, Town Council meeting, Mr. Stephenson will present an overview and data
summary of code enforcement activities completed to date.
Attachment
None
Recommendations
None
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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Meeting Date
June 3, 2025
Department
Council
Issue
Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees
Summary
Requesting Council make the following appointments:
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
Council is being asked to re-appoint Richard Peters as a member of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.
Council is being asked to re-appoint Cody Sexton as an alternate member of the Roanoke Valley-
Alleghany Regional Commission to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending
June 30, 2028.
Greenway Commission
Council is being asked to re-appoint Arthur LaRoche, III as a member of the Greenway
Commission to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.
Council is being asked to re-appoint Rob Lyon as a member of the Greenway Commission to a
new three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.
Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board
Council is being asked to re-appoint Andrew Keen as a member of the Greater Roanoke Transit
Board to a new one-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
Attachments
None
Agenda Summary
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Recommendations
Motion to re-appoint Richard Peters as a member of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Commission to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.
Motion to re-appoint Cody Sexton as an alternate member of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.
Motion to re-appoint Arthur LaRoche, III as a member of the Greenway Commission to a new
three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.
Motion to re-appoint Rob Lyon as a member of the Greenway Commission to a new three-year
term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.
Motion to re-appoint Andrew Keen as a member of the Greater Roanoke Transit Board to a new
one-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.