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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
311 South Pollard Street
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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 of January 20,
2026.
2. Consider a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session of January 20, 2026.
F. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
G. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions for issues not listed on the agenda
H. BRIEFINGS
1. Vinton First Aid Crew Update – Brandan Arthur, Rescue Chief
I. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
1. Consider a motion to adopt a Resolution for the Town of Vinton Strategic Plan. –
Richard ‘Pete’ Peters, Jr., Town Manager
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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J. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed granting of a Lease to D
W Restaurant, Inc., of certain Town property located at 110 East Lee Avenue, identified
as Tax Parcel Number 060.16-02-15.00.
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Richard ‘Pete’ Peters, Jr., Town Manager
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider a motion to adopt a Resolution to renew terms on a Lease of Real
Property with D W Restaurant, Inc.
K. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
L. TOWN ATTORNEY
M. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS
N. COUNCIL AND MAYOR
O. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TOWN EVENTS:
February 11, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Community Development Committee Meeting – TOV Annex
February 16, 2026 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of Presidents’ Day
February 17, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Annex
February 17, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers
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
February 3, 2026
Department
Town Clerk
Issue
Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026.
Consider approval of the minutes of the Work Session of January 20, 2026.
Attachments
Minutes for both meetings
Recommendations
Motion to approve the 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, JANUARY 20, 2026, 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
Megan Lawless, Town Clerk
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
Kimberley Ramsey, Interim Town Treasurer
Tiffany Stewart, Interim Finance Director
Fabricio Drumond, Chief of Police
Timothy Lawless, Deputy Chief of Police
Jesse Dibble, Police Corporal
Donna Collins, Director of Human Resources & Risk
Management
William Herndon, Director of Public Works
Jill Acker, Assistant Director of Public Works
Anita McMillan, Director of Planning and Zoning
Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Mandy Adkins, Director of Cultural Placemaking and Events
Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council
Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council
Member Stovall, Vice Mayor Mullins,
Grose present.
After a Moment of Silence, Mr. Herndon led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements, and Council Activities: Council
Member McCarty announced the following event:
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Vinton Moose Lodge.
Vice Mayor Mullins announced the following
Council activities: January 13 -
Board meeting; January 14 -
attended the Roanoke Regional Chamber meeting;
January 14 -
Committee meeting; January 15 -
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Commission meeting; January 20 – Mayor Grose
and Council Member Stovall attended the Finance
Committee meeting; January 20 - a
Strategic Plan.
Council Member Stovall made a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the
motion was seconded by Council Member Liles
and carried by the following vote, with all members
voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) -Liles, McCarty Stovall,
January 6, 2026.
Under Awards, Introductions, Presentations,
and Proclamations,
McMillan for 30 years of service with the Town of
Vinton.
Under Awards, Introductions, Presentations,
and Proclamations, Ms. Collins recognized Mrs.
Adkins and Mr. McClung for being recipients of the
Roanoker Magazine 40 Under 40 which honors the
change in our community.
Under Citizens’ Comments and Petitions, no
comments were offered.
Under Briefings, Chief Drumond presented the
new organizational chart for the Police Department
and provided a brief explanation of the new Traffic
Unit where Corporal Dibble is serving as a traffic
officer and will supervise the community services
officer.
Council shared their appreciation for the briefing.
Under Items Requiring Action, Mr. Peters
through Gearhart Park that is owned by the Town
for construction of the Gus Nicks/Gish’s Mill Water
Line Improvement Project. This project will support
flow along Highland Road, Wayne Street, Marloe
Street, Billy Byrd Apartments, Sav’o
Gish’s Mill.
Mr. Peters anticipates this project to be awarded in
late winter or early spring with a five-to-six-month
construction timeline.
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Council Member Liles made a motion to adopt a
Resolution for an easement for Western Virginia
Water Authority for Gus Nicks/Gish’s Mill Water
Line Improvement Project;
seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins and carried by the
following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0;
Yeas (5) -Liles, McCarty Stovall, Mullins, Grose;
Nays (0) – None.
Under Public Hearing, consideration of public
comments regarding amendments to the Town of
Vinton Solid Waste Management Plan.
p.m.
Opened Public Hearing
Environmental Quality requires all localities to do a
five-year update to their Solid Waste Management
Williams-
with Town staff to update our plan.
Mrs. Williams-
presentation that will be on file at the Town Clerk’s
goals for solid waste planning, disposal capacity,
and detailed infor
opportunities.
There were no comments or questions offered.
p.m.
Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adopt a
Resolution for the
Management Plan; the motion was seconded by
Council Member McCarty
following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0;
Yeas (5) -Liles, McCarty Stovall, Mullins, Grose;
Nays (0) – None.
Under Reports from Committees, Mrs. Stewart
provided a briefing on
January 20, 2026.
The General Fund
expenditures for the month of December 2025 for
Closed Public Hearing
Adopted Resolution No. 2662
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sales tax collection for the month of October. Sales
tax funds are on a 2-month delay. We had $46K in
cigarette tax collection. Also, we had a 14%
increase in interest revenue for the funds that we
have at Pinnacle Bank and Bank of Botetourt.
mailed on December 11, 2025. Those applications
will be due in late February. Currently, it is
projected to collect $127K for the renewals.
The Grant Fund had normal expenditures.
The Capital Fund has an increase in expenditures
due to project
Memorial Community Park and the renovations at
the Vinton War Memorial.
There was one less account payables check run in
expenditures were moved forward to January.
balanced, we transferred
Pinnacle Bank,
expenditures that we are issuing from the Capital
Fund.
There were no comments or questions offered.
Council Member Stovall
approve the Financial Statements for November
30, 2025, and December 31, 2025; the motion was
seconded by Council Member Liles, and carried by
the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-
0; Yeas (5) -Liles, McCarty Stovall, Mullins, Grose;
Nays (0) – None.
Under Reports from Committees, a copy of the
Public Works Committee Agenda was provided at
the Council meeting to give an overview of all the
projects that were discussed
2025, meeting.
Mr. Herndon shared that we have received some
compactor and fencing to go around it. The goal is
procedures for business owners in March.
All of the plumbing work has been completed in the
November 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
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RK&K was onsite last week to analyze the repairs
for 3rd Street. They conducted a traffic count and
January or first of February.
We are
downtown area. New trash cans will be placed on
the north block of Pollard Street, Walnut Avenue up
to Lee Avenue, and along the new public parking
lot.
The committee was briefed on the updated Solid
earlier during this Town Council meeting.
The Town has received the new fuel cards, and a
distributed. The fuel tanks have about 30 days left
for use. Once the tanks are close to being empty,
we will take the necessary steps to decommission
them.
course near Wolf Creek Greenway. The course will
be designed for beginner players and families.
The water line will be installed at the Vinton War
Memorial Community Park in February as soon as
weather permits.
down the Christmas decorations around town.
The Town has purchased new entrance signs. The
concrete footers will be installed on January 26th
and 27th so the signs can be installed on February
2nd and 3rd, weather permitting.
damaged portions and install
February.
alleyway.
Storm drain repairs will take place at 2nd Street and
Avenue. The intersection of Cedar Avenue and 2nd
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heavy rain. Installing two stormwater drains will
help with this issue.
There was a brief discussion on the new remote-
controlled mower. It will help mow swamp-like
areas.
Under Town Attorney, Mr. Carroll shared that a
Council soon for action.
Under Town Manager’s Projects Updates, Mr.
Peters
are scheduled tours for the Vinton War Memorial
on February 3rd and one for Gish’s Mill on March
3rd. If weather permits, we will tour the Vinton War
the Vinton War Memorial.
sidewalk has been added to create a walking loop.
Additionally, extra
well.
Last, Mr. Peters provided the timeline for drafting
and adopting the budget. The budget is currently
scheduled to be adopted on June 2, 2026.
There were no comments or questions offered.
Under Council and Mayor Comments, Council
Member Liles complimented the Public Works
Department and their quick response to service
requests.
Council Member McCarty complimented the work
Plan.
expressed excitement over the progress of all the
projects.
worke
Precision Fabrics Group Inc.) for 44 years with a
gentleman by the name of Joseph Brown. Council
Brown’s son, Carl. All of them would hunt rabbits
together with the assistance of beagles.
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father
Works.
December 2024. As Jill was cleaning out the family
home, she found a collar from one of the beagles
that belonged to Council Member Stovall’s father,
much appreciation for the collar. Council Member
Liles added that today is Carl’s birthday.
Mayor Grose emphasized to be safe this weekend
Drumond for the coffee mugs.
No further discussion.
Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adjourn
the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council
Member McCarty and carried by the following vote
5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays
(0) – None.
ATTEST:
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Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk
Meeting Adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
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MINUTES OF A WORK SESSION WITH THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 4:00
P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026, 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
Michael W. Stovall
Keith N. Liles
Sabrina M. McCarty
STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager
Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager
Megan Lawless, Town Clerk
Tiffany Stewart, Interim Director of Finance
Kimberley Ramsey, Interim Town Treasurer
Fabricio Drumond, Chief of Police
Timothy Lawless, Deputy Chief of Police
Donna Collins, Director of Human Resources & Risk
Management
Anita McMillan, Director of Planning and Zoning
Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Jamie Hurt, Director of Capital Projects
Mandy Adkins, Director Cultural Placemaking & Events
Jill Loope, Special Projects Assistant to the Town Manager
Mayor Grose called the work session to order at 4:06 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with
Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor
Mullins, and Mayor Grose present.
Mr. Peters opened the work session by providing a quick briefing on the purpose of the work
session, which was to introduce a draft of the Strategic Plan that was the result of the Council
Retreat held on November 5, 2025. He shared that the Strategic Plan will come to Council
for adoption, likely on February 3, 2026.
Mr. Peters then introduced Mike Callahan and Vlad Gavrilovic from 3TP Ventures who have
been working on the Strategic Plan.
Mr. Callahan greeted and thanked Council for their time and proceeded to review a
PowerPoint presentation, which will be kept on file at the Town Clerk’s office as part of the
permanent record.
Mr. Gavrilovic greeted and thank Council for their participation in the drafting of the Strategic
Plan. He continued with the PowerPoint presentation and highlighted the intent and process
of a strategic plan.
Mr. Callahan then shared the results of the pre-retreat analysis to include the sorting of vision
principles by level of urgency for the next five years. Those vision principles include
adaptability, exceptional town services and infrastructure, housing for all phases of life,
sociable and welcoming small town, safe and connected streets, thriving and authentic
downtown, connected and collaborative with the region, parks for all, outdoor recreation hub,
and environmental stewardship leader.
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Mr. Callahan continued with the PowerPoint presentation and shared a summary from the
retreat which included survey results on how Council wants to prioritize resources. Council’s
priorities included updating the zoning code, adopting financial incentives for housing,
purchasing properties for economic development, funding to improve aging housing stock,
and connect downtown to River Park.
Next, Mr. Callahan discussed the vision and mission for the Town of Vinton. The vision
statement expresses where the Town wants to be in 25 years, while the mission summarizes
the principles of how the Town will get there.
Proposed Vision Statement:
Vinton embraces the future. In 2050 the Town retains its safe and welcoming small-town
character, has well maintained public infrastructure, provides more housing opportunities,
and delivers exceptional civic services for all. The Town’s historic downtown will be a local
regional destination, walkable from surrounding neighborhoods with authentic gathering
spaces, vibrant events, and flourishing business community.
Proposed Mission Statement:
The Town of Vinton will work to achieve our Vision by:
• Maintaining the highest standards for livability, services, and infrastructure.
• Building a solid financial future by proactively pursuing high quality economic
development.
• Providing transparent, efficient, and responsible governance.
• Communicating clearly, honestly, and frequently with our citizens.
• Protecting our unique character and values.
Mr. Gavrilovic continued with the PowerPoint presentation by showing a graph of where we
will go through the vision, key projects and strategic actions and how we will do it through the
mission and key principles. The key projects for the next five years include build walkable
connections in and to downtown, updating and modernizing the Town’s zoning ordinance,
invest in quality housing for all phases of life, strategically promote economic development,
and invest in critical public infrastructure. The key principles include bolster popular Town
events, support our high-quality staff, build trust and community, improve communication with
our citizens, promote stable, safe and connected neighborhoods, and build revenue through
proactive economic development.
Mr. Callahan wrapped up the PowerPoint presentation with the strategic actions that go along
with the key projects to include, but not limited to, modernizing the zoning code to support
more housing options, especially downtown; study and consider new incentives for housing
development, and partner with regional housing organizations to bring their services to
Vinton; find opportunities to purchase key properties in Vinton to support economic
development, community enhancement, and infrastructure goals; maintain street pavement
data and investment in the paving program so that all streets are in a state of good repair and
develop a comprehensive stormwater system dataset and stormwater master plan; divert
commuter cut through traffic, and prioritize sidewalk gaps.
The next topic on the agenda was Discussion and Comments.
Mr. Peters welcomed questions and additional direction from Council and staff.
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Vice Mayor Mullins agreed with the vision and mission statements.
Council Member Liles shared that the plan aligns with everything that we have discussed in
group sessions and all the things that citizens have said they wanted. He especially likes the
flexibility that comes with the plan.
Mr. Peters added that when it comes to the key principles and action items, this is not all that
we are going to do. He would like to focus on updating our performance objectives in the
budget process. The goal is to expand performance measures, so we can identify, fund and
achieving work programs over the next three to five years. Staff will match the Strategic Plan
to their budgets through performance measures.
Mr. Sexton added that a key intersection between the projects and the goals for the
Leadership team performance measures comes together with the key principles.
Mayor Grose expressed that he is impressed with the plan.
Council McCarty shared that she thinks the plan is great. She appreciated the process of
asking questions and then sharing the results in a way that is understandable. She wants to
ensure the Town continues to support the staff.
Council Member Stovall complimented the Town’s events and shared that citizens look at
everything within the Town including how they take care of their staff. He congratulated the
consultants on the draft of the Strategic Plan and said that they did a fantastic job.
Mayor Grose shared that he is excited to see that housing is in the Strategic Plan as it is an
important aspect of this community.
There were no further comments or questions.
Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by
Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members of the Town
Council voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None.
The meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
February 3, 2026
Department
Administration
Issue
Vinton First Aid Crew Report
Summary
Brandan Arthur, Chief of the Vinton First Aid Crew, will be at the meeting to give this report.
Attachments
PowerPoint Presentation
Recommendations
No action required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Vinton First Aid Crew
2025 Report
2025 By the Numbers
●56 Active Members as of 01/01/2026
●17 New Members joined in 2025
●Serving over approximately 5031 total service hours over this year
●Total of 1431 Emergency Responses from January 01 to December
31st 2025
●Total of 692 Transports to a definitive location (Hospital or stand
alone Emergency Department)
●Total of 27 unique Community Standbys
Our Investment to the Town of Vinton and
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●Community resource as an ASHI Training Center providing education in CPR,
Stop the Bleed, Basic First Aid, etc.
●Community Outreach working with William Byrd High School for Drunk Driving
Education, Presentations to both Scouting and Girl Scout troops, and additional
businesses and partners
●Active Standby in conjunction with Town of Vinton for July Fourth Event,
Dogwood and Fall Festival.
●EMS and First Responder resource for Emergency Vehicle Operations,
Continuing education, and speciality education.
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●Investing in EMS education inside and out of our agency to
improve the field we serve in.
●Focus education in the community and partners by focusing
on Hands Only CPR and Stop the Bleed awareness
●Investing in community awareness and connection of EMS
and EMS services
●Be a leader in strengthening providers and the future of
Healthcare.
Volunteer Today!
Email:volunteer@vintonems.com
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Meeting Date
February 3, 2026
Department
Administration
Summary
The Town began the process of updating its Strategic Plan in the fall of 2025 shortly after the
Town Council’s adoption of the new Comprehensive Plan. After much input from Council and
support from Town staff, it is time to adopt the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.
Attachments
Strategic Plan
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Agenda Summary
TOWN OF VINTON
STRATEGIC PLAN
2026 - 2030
DRAFT
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BACKGROUND
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Vinton is a welcoming community of about 8,000 people,
nestled in the heart of the Roanoke Valley between
Southwest Virginia’s largest city – Roanoke – and one of its
greatest outdoor attractions and second largest lake – Smith
Mountain Lake.
Town residents’ easy access to jobs, entertainment, and nature have made
it a cherished hometown for generations. Vinton’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan,
adopted on July 15, 2025, is about building on the Town’s many strengths and addressing
its needs to ensure a high quality of life for generations to come.
The Comprehensive Plan lays out a vision for the future, goals, and specific actions across a range of topics
deemed important to community members and Town leaders. The purpose of this Strategic Plan is to align
near-term decisions and operations with the long-term vision and goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
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INTRODUCTION TO
THE PLAN
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RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
The Town began the process to update its
Strategic Plan in the fall of 2025, shortly after
the Town Council’s adoption of the new
Comprehensive Plan. The timing is important
because of the significant role the Strategic
Plan plays in relating the Comprehensive
Plan to the Town’s annual capital program
and work program. The Strategic Plan
takes the many possible actions within the
Comprehensive Plan and provides direction
for the next five years. The graphic to the left
shows how the Comprehensive Plan, Strategic
Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and other
ongoing projects and programs are related.
PRE-RETREAT ANALYSIS
The Town Council develops and implements the Strategic
Plan with support from the Town staff. The Council
provided input to the drafting of this strategic plan
through a Town Council retreat at Carvins Cove on
November 5, 2025.
In advance of the retreat, members of the
Town Council completed a survey to provide
input on which goals and actions from the
recently adopted Comprehensive Plan
should be prioritized over the next five
years.
The Comprehensive Plan includes a set
of 10 vision principles (left), which are the
foundation of the Comprehensive Plan . Of
these, the Town Council indicated that being
adaptable, providing exceptional Town services
and infrastructure, and providing more housing for all
phases of life are the most urgent for the next five years.
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RETREAT SUMMARY
The Town Council, through a series of facilitated
discussions and activities during the retreat,
provided guidance on what they want to accomplish
during the next five years. The top priorities, which
are described in this Plan as “key projects,” include:
1. Update and modernize the Town’s zoning
ordinance.
2. Invest in quality housing for all phases of life.
3. Strategically promote economic
development.
4. Invest in critical public infrastructure.
5. Build walkable connections to and in
downtown.
Town Council members also commented on
their desire to continue to build on what the
Town is already doing well and emphasized their
receptiveness to additional ideas from staff beyond
the five key projects. Additionally, in regard to
Town operations, the Town Council would like to
emphasize staff retention, better communication
with the public, and communication and
coordination with downtown businesses.
STRATEGIC PLAN STRUCTURE
The following sections present the elements of the
Strategic Plan, which include a vision statement,
mission statement, key projects, key principles,
and strategic actions. The graphic below shows
how these elements fit together to help the Town
achieve its goals for the future.
VISION
MISSION
KEY
PROJECTS
KEY
PRINCIPLES
STRATEGIC
ACTIONS
FOR EACH
PROJECT
WHERE WE WILL GO:
HOW WE WILL DO IT:
The Comprehensive Plan also includes dozens of
goals. The Town Council in the pre-retreat survey
indicated the following goals had unanimous
support as high priorities over the next five years:
• Encourage redevelopment or repurposing
of aging and outdated buildings to new
housing, especially underutilized buildings
near downtown.
• Encourage transformation of aging strip
development along major corridors to a
more vibrant mix of uses, including housing.
• Provide smooth and efficient circulation for
all roadway users.
• Make desired development and
redevelopment easier by aligning zoning
ordinances with Town goals.
• Provide accessible and exceptional local
government services to people looking to
do business in Vinton.
• Maintain infrastructure in a state of good
repair.
The pre-retreat activities also included data
collection and analysis on Town operations,
finances, and major projects over the last five-year
period. The Town has accomplished many items
from the 2020 to 2025 Strategic Plan including the
Glade Creek Greenway extension, Walnut Avenue
improvements, Woodland streambank restoration,
Billy Byrd and Roland E. Cook school conversions
to housing, transfer of the utility system to the
Western Virginia Water Authority, the 2050
Comprehensive Plan, and numerous grant awards.
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VISION & MISSION
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Vinton’s vision statement expresses where the Town wants to
be in 25 years, while the mission summarizes the principles of
how the Town will get there.
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MISSION
The Town of Vinton will work to achieve our Vision by:
• Maintaining the highest standards for livability, services, and
infrastructure.
• Building a solid financial future by proactively pursuing high quality
economic development.
• Providing transparent, efficient, and responsible governance.
• Communicating clearly, honestly, and frequently with our citizens.
• Protecting our unique character and values.
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VISION
Vinton embraces the future.
In 2050 the Town retains its safe and welcoming small-town character, has well
maintained public infrastructure, provides more housing opportunities, and
delivers exceptional civic services for all. The Town’s historic downtown will be
a local and regional destination, walkable from surrounding neighborhoods
with authentic gathering spaces, vibrant events, and a flourishing business
community.
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KEY PROJECTS
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INTRODUCTION TO THE KEY PROJECTS
The five big projects are the near-term focus
for the Town as it works to implement the 2050
Comprehensive Plan. These projects are considered
“key” because they help the Town make considerable
progress towards its long-term vision and goals.
The key projects are supported by several discrete
actions for achieving them, which are outlined in the
“Strategic Actions” section of this Plan.
The five key projects relate directly to the priorities
articulated by the Town Council through the
Comprehensive Plan and the Town Council retreat.
The intent is to make progress on all five projects
over the next five years. However, it does not
preclude the Town advancing other projects from
the Comprehensive Plan based on unforeseen
opportunities that may arise over the next five
years, such as a grant opportunity.
4 KEY PROJECTS
Build Walkable
Connections
in and to
Downtown
Updating &
Modernize the
Town Zoning
Ordinance
Invest in Quality
Housing for All
Phases of Life
Strategically
Promote
Economic
Development
Invest in
Critical Public
Infrastructure
OUR CATALYST PROJECTS FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS
Input from the Town Council on priorities for the Strategic Plan.
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KEY PRINCIPLES
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INTRODUCTION TO THE KEY PRINCIPLES
In addition to key projects the Strategic Plan lays out a set of six key principles for how the Town will achieve
its mission over the next five years. The principles are focused on how the Town will work to achieve its
long-term vision and goals, rather than specific projects and actions. The principles support
good operational practices, emphasize better communication with the public, and
call for increasing revenue to support implementation of the Town’s high priority
projects.
5 KEY PRINCIPLES
Bolster popular Town events
Build revenue through proactive economic development
Promote stable, safe and connected neighborhoods
Improve communication with our citizens
Build trust and community
Support our high-quality staff
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STRATEGIC ACTIONS
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UPDATE AND MODERNIZE THE TOWN’S ZONING ORDINANCE
1. Align the zoning code and map with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals and
policies.
2. Modernize the zoning code to support more housing options, especially
downtown.
3. Modernize the zoning code’s design and development standards.
INVEST IN QUALITY HOUSING FOR ALL PHASES OF LIFE
1. Study and consider new incentives for housing development.
2. Increase height and density for new housing in the downtown and mixed-use
areas.
3. Pursue grants for repairs and accessibility improvements to aging housing.
4. Consider financial options, such as tax abatement or a revolving loan fund, to
support improvements to aging housing.
5. Partner with regional housing organizations to bring their services to Vinton.
STRATEGICALLY PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Seek opportunities to purchase real estate in Vinton to support economic
development, community design, and infrastructure goals.
2. Market opportunities for investment and development within Vinton.
3. Create an economic development strategic plan.
INVEST IN CRITICAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Maintain street pavement data and investment in the paving program so that
all streets are in a state of good repair.
2. Upgrade water supply to the eastern part of Vinton to support future
development.
3. Develop a comprehensive stormwater system dataset and stormwater master
plan.
4. Dedicate new funding sources towards stormwater infrastructure
replacements and upgrades.
BUILD WALKABLE CONNECTIONS IN AND TO DOWNTOWN
1. Develop a walkability action plan for downtown and implement improvements.
2. Divert cut thru traffic from Lee Avenue through signage and design.
3. Prioritize sidewalk gaps and dedicate funding to sidewalk construction.
4. Advance Glade Creek Greenway Phase 3 to construction ready.
6 STRATEGIC ACTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC ACTIONS
The Town’s plan is to implement each of the “key projects” through a series of more specific action steps.
Each key project is supported by between three and five actions, which vary in detail and complexity. Some
are straightforward while others are likely to require additional work planning by staff. The strategic actions
are presented below.
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RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 3, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNCIPAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 311 S. POLLARD STREET, VINTON,
VIRGINIA.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Town of Vinton desires to ensure long-term success,
sustainability, and effective governance of the Town through intentional planning
and strategic direction; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council initiated a comprehensive strategic planning process to guide the
Town’s priorities, operations, and investments for the years 2026 through 2030; and
WHEREAS, the strategic planning process was facilitated by the Town Council with professional
guidance and support from consultants at 3TP Ventures, and included input from
Town staff; and
WHEREAS, the resulting Town of Vinton 2026-2030 Strategic Plan establishes a clear
framework for decision-making and organizational alignment, including a new
Mission Statement and Vision Statement, with an outline of Key Principles and Key
Projects designed to achieve the Town’s mission and vision; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan reflects the Town Council’s commitment to responsible
governance, community engagement, organizational excellence, and the continued
enhancement of quality of life for the residents of the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that adoption of the Strategic Plan will provide clear
directions to Town staff, guide policy development, inform budgetary decisions, and
support accountability and transparency in municipal operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, that:
1. The Town of Vinton 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, including the Mission Statement and
Vision Statement is hereby adopted and approved.
2. The Strategic Plan shall serve as a guiding document for the Town Council, Town
Manager, and Town staff in setting priorities, allocating resources, and implementing
policies and initiatives during the 2026–2030 planning period.
3. The Town Manager is authorized and directed to take all necessary and appropriate
actions to implement the Strategic Plan, including integrating its goals and key projects
into departmental work plans, performance measures, and future budget proposals.
4. The Strategic Plan may be reviewed periodically by the Town Council and updated as
necessary to respond to changing conditions, opportunities, or community needs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
This Resolution adopted on motion made by ____, seconded by _____, with the following votes
recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
_____________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk
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Meeting Date
February 3, 2026
Department
Administration
Issue
Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed Lease to D W Restaurant, Inc. of
certain Town property located at 110 East Lee Avenue, identified as Tax Parcel Number 060.16-
02-15.00-0000. The Leased Premises under the Lease is a portion of 110 East Lee Avenue that has
been developed for use as outdoor seating for the Dogwood Restaurant.
Summary
The owners of the building and restaurant located at 106 East Lee Avenue have expressed interest
in continuing to lease a portion of the property located at 110 East Lee Avenue for the purposes of
operating a patio for exterior seating to the adjacent Dogwood Restaurant.
Town staff and the owners have negotiated renewal terms for a “Lease of Real Property” that are
incorporated in the updated Lease.
General Terms of the Lease include:
• The town will provide a real estate lease agreement through June 30, 2026 with up to four
(4) additional one-year renewal terms.
• The tenant will pay an annual rent of $250 for use of the property, which is equivalent to
the total annual real estate tax assessment for the property.
• The tenant will be responsible for maintaining their identified portion of the property as
described within the Lease and maintain adequate liability and property insurance during
the term of the Lease, to include all site improvements.
Attachments
Lease of Real Property
Resolution
Recommendations
Conduct Public Hearing
Motion to adopt Resolution
Agenda Summary
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LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY
THIS LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (“Lease”) is entered into this 3rd day of February, 2026
(“Commencement Date”), by and between the Town of Vinton, Virginia (“Town”), a municipality
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, with its principal office at 311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton,
Virginia 24179, and the D W Restaurant, Inc. (“Tenant”), a Virginia stock corporation doing
business as Dogwood Restaurant, with its principal place of business at 106 E. Lee Avenue,
Vinton, Virginia 24179. The Town and Tenant may be referred to herein as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Tenant requests to renew its lease for a portion of Town property located at 110 E.
Lee Avenue in the Town of Vinton, which parcel also is identified as Roanoke County Tax Parcel
Number 060.16-02-15.00-0000 (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the specific portion of the Property that is being leased to Tenant pursuant to this
Lease is depicted on the Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A (“Leased Premises”); and
WHEREAS, the Leased Premises is located in a strategic location within Downtown Vinton and
the Parties desire for Tenant to continue to operate the Leased Premises in a manner that enhances
Vinton’s downtown area, provides revenue generation for the Town, and adds employment
opportunities for the Town’s residents; and
WHEREAS, the Town will continue to lease the Leased Premises to Tenant under the terms and
conditions of this Lease; and
WHEREAS, Tenant will continue to lease the Leased Premises from the Town under the terms
and conditions of this Lease and, for the duration of the term of this Lease, will continue to operate
an exterior patio in support of the Dogwood Restaurant located at 106 E. Lee Avenue (“106 Lee
Parcel”); and
WHEREAS, the Tenant has previously invested in excess of $200,000 in site improvements to
the Leased Premises in constructing the patio, which has greatly increased the aesthetic quality of
the Property and provided increased seating capacity for the restaurant and, therefore, increased
revenue generation for the Town.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, mutual
benefits and agreements recited herein, Town and Tenant agree to the following:
1. LEASE
Town leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Town the Leased Premises, as defined
herein and depicted on Exhibit A, which Leased Premises will be used exclusively by
Tenant for an outdoor dining area.
2. PROPERTY; POSSESSION AND USE OF PROPERTY
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a. Town makes no representations or warranties as to the condition of the Leased
Premises. Tenant must make its own determination as to whether the Leased
Premises is suitable for its purposes. Town specifically disclaims any warranty that
the Leased Premises is fit for the particular use or purpose that the Tenant proposes.
Subject only to the Town’s express obligations under this Lease, Tenant’s entry
into the possession of the Leased Premises shall constitute conclusive evidence that
the Leased Premises are in good and satisfactory condition. The Town shall not,
under any circumstances, be liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, or
exemplary or punitive damages to Tenant.
b. Tenant shall, in all cases and at all times, use the Leased Premises, and cause the
Leased Premises to be used by Tenant’s agents, employees, contractors, invitees
and licensees, in conformance with all applicable laws, ordinances, orders, rules,
and regulations.
c. Subject to the limitations contained in this Lease, the Town shall deliver quiet
possession of the Leased Premises to Tenant on the Commencement Date and,
subject to Tenant’s compliance with the terms of this Lease, shall provide quiet
enjoyment of the Leased Premises to Tenant during the Term and any Renewal
Term.
3. TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Tenant will be responsible for all maintenance and repairs to the Leased Premises,
unless the need for the maintenance and/or repairs is caused solely by the Town’s
error, act, or omission, in which case the Town will be responsible for the
maintenance and repairs. Without limiting the foregoing, (i) Tenant shall be
responsible for the fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and personal property it installs
or uses at the Leased Premises; and (ii) Tenant shall be responsible for all
maintenance, repair, replacement, and damages caused by the errors, acts,
omissions, negligence, or willfulness of Tenant, or its agents, employees,
contractors, invitees, or licensees.
c. Tenant shall, at its own risk and expense, maintain the Leased Premises in good
repair and in the condition it was upon the Commencement of this Lease, less
ordinary wear and tear. All maintenance, repairs, and replacements made by Tenant
must be approved in advance by the Town and shall be at least equal in class and
quality to the original equipment and workmanship. Any maintenance, repairs and
replacements made by Tenant at its expense must be done by qualified licensed
contractors, plumbers, or electricians pre-approved by the Town, in accordance
with plans approved in advance by the Town, in a good and workmanlike manner,
and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
d. Tenant shall be responsible for security at the Leased Premises. Tenant shall
maintain the Leased Premises as securely as reasonably possible during and outside
of operating hours.
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e. Tenant will maintain and upkeep the Leased Premises, including the Leased
Premises’ grounds, including, but not limited to janitorial service, trash removal,
routine cleaning of the patio, mowing and trimming the lawn, snow removal,
removing leaves and debris from the Leased Premises, and all other steps
reasonably required to make the Leased Premises and its grounds an attractive, safe
and healthy environment.
4. RENT
Tenant shall pay rent annually in the amount of $250.00 (“Rent”). Rent shall be paid upon
commencement of the Lease term period and annually thereafter on or before the
anniversary of the lease term.
5. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
Tenant and/or its subtenants shall be liable for, and shall pay before delinquency, any and
all taxes and assessments (real and personal) levied against (a) any personal property or
trade fixtures placed by Tenant in or about the Leased Premises (including any increased
value of the Leased Premises based upon the value of such personal property or trade
fixtures), and (b) any Tenant improvements or alteration in the Leased Premises (whether
installed and/or paid for by the Town or Tenant). If any such taxes and assessments are
levied against the Town or the Town’s property for property occupied/used by Tenant, the
Town may, after written notice to Tenant (and under proper protest if requested by Tenant),
pay such taxes and assessments, and Tenant shall reimburse the Town therefore within ten
(10) days after demand by the Town; provided, however, Tenant, at its sole cost and
expense shall have the right, to bring suit in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover
the amount of such taxes and assessments so paid under protest.
6. TERM
The initial term of this Lease shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall
continue thereafter, unless earlier terminated as provided herein, until June 30, 2026.
7. RENEWAL TERM
If Tenant is not then in default under any of the terms or conditions of this Lease beyond
applicable notice and cure periods, then Tenant and the Town may mutually agree in
writing to renew this Lease for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods, on the same
terms and conditions as set forth herein.
8. TERMINATION OF LEASE
a. Tenant and the Town each shall have the option to terminate this Lease at any time
during the Term or any Renewal Term by giving the other Party at least ninety (90)
days prior written notice of termination.
b. Tenant agrees that, upon termination of the Lease, for any reason whatsoever,
Tenant will immediately remove all of Tenant’s fixtures, equipment, furniture, and
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all other items of personal property from the Leased Premises and vacate the Leased
Premises, and Tenant will peaceably return the Leased Premises to the Town to
include all physical improvements made to the Leased Premises.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should Tenant breach any material term of this
Lease, the Town may notify Tenant in writing of the breach and Tenant shall have
five (5) business days to cure the breach unless the Town agrees in writing to
provide additional time for a cure. In the event the breach is not cured within the
prescribed time period, the Town may immediately terminate the Lease and the
provisions of Section 8(b) shall apply.
9. NOTICES
All written notices pursuant to this Lease shall be addressed as set forth below or as either
party may hereafter designate by written notice and shall be deemed delivered upon
personal delivery, delivery by email or facsimile, or five (5) business days after deposit in
the United States Mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.
TO: Town TO: Tenant
Town Manager ______________________________
Town of Vinton D W Restaurant, Inc.
311 South Pollard Street 106 E. Lee Avenue
Vinton, VA 24179 Vinton, VA 24179
10. DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION TO PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS
In the event of damage to or destruction of Town property or Town installed improvements,
equipment, or fixtures located within the Property or in the event Tenant installed
improvements, equipment or fixtures that are declared unsafe or unfit for use or occupancy
by a public entity with the authority to make and enforce such declaration, Tenant shall,
within thirty (30) days, commence and diligently pursue to complete the repair,
replacement, or reconstruction of improvements to the same condition that existed
immediately prior to the event causing the damage or destruction as necessary to permit
full use and occupancy of the Property for any lawful purposes. Repair, replacement, or
reconstruction of the Property shall be accomplished in a manner and according to plans
approved by the Town Manager and in accordance with any laws or regulations set forth
by the Town or Roanoke County.
11. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Tenant shall not use or permit the use of the Leased Premises or the 106 Parcel (collectively
the “Restaurant Property”) for the generation, storage, treatment, use, transportation,
handling, or disposing of any chemical, material, or substance, which is regulated as toxic
or hazardous or exposure to which is prohibited, limited, or regulated by any governmental
authority, or which, even if not so regulated, may or could pose a hazard to the health or
safety of persons on the Restaurant Property , and no such chemical, material, or substance
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shall be brought onto the Restaurant Property without the Town’s express written consent.
Tenant agrees that it will at all times observe and abide by all laws and regulations relating
to the handling of such materials and will promptly notify Town of (a) the receipt of any
warning notice, notice of violation, or complaint received from any governmental agency
or third party relating to environmental compliance and (b) any release of hazardous
materials in or on the Restaurant Property. Tenant shall in accordance with all applicable
laws, carry out, at its sole cost and expense, any remediation required as a result of the
release of any hazardous substance by Tenant or by Tenant’s agents, employees,
contractors, licensees, or invitees, from the Restaurant Property. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Tenant shall have the right to bring on the Restaurant Property reasonable
amounts of lawful cleaning materials and supplies as necessary for the operation of
Tenant’s business, but Tenant’s liability with respect to such materials shall be as set forth
in this section.
12. TOWN LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION
a. Town shall not be liable for any damage or liability of any kind or for any injury to
or death of any persons or damage to any property on or about the Restaurant
Property or from any cause whatsoever. All property, equipment, and materials,
etc., belonging to Tenant, its employees, agents, contractors, licensees, or invitees,
or any occupant of the Restaurant Property shall be at the risk of Tenant or other
person only, and the Town shall not be liable for damage thereto or
misappropriation thereof.
b. Tenant shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Town from and against any
and all actions or causes of action, claims, demands, liabilities, loss, damage or
expense of whatsoever kind and nature, including attorneys’ fees and witness costs,
which the Town may suffer or incur by reason of bodily injury, including death, to
any person or persons, or by reason of damage to or destruction of any property,
including the loss of use thereof, arising out of or in any manner connected with
Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Restaurant Property or the exercise of any of the
rights herein granted, or which the Town may sustain or incur in connection with
any litigation, investigation, or other expenditures incident thereto, due in whole or
in part to any error, act, omission, or negligence of Tenant or any of its agents,
employees, contractors, licensees, or invitees.
13. INSURANCE
Tenant shall, at all times during the term of this Lease, maintain adequate liability
insurance, reserves, and funding to compensate for bodily injury, personal injury, wrongful
death and property damage or other claims including defense costs and other loss
adjustment expenses arising out of or related to the above indemnity provisions. At
minimum, Tenant will carry at its sole cost and expense the following types of insurance:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall
maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) and, if necessary,
commercial umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each
accident/occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate. CGL insurance shall be written
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on an approved ISO form for coverage in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and shall
cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent users, products-
completed operations, explosion/collapse, personal injury and liability assumed
under insured contract.
b. Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall keep the Leased Premises insured against
damage by fire, lightning, windstorm, tornado, earthquake, civil disturbance, flood,
acts of nature and casualty loss, under a broad form extended coverage or similar
property loss policy. The policy shall be in amount equal to one-hundred percent
(100%) of the replacement cost of all improvements on the Leased Premises.
c. All policies of insurance shall be issued in a form acceptable to Town by insurance
companies licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each
policy shall be issued in the name of Tenant with Town listed as an additional
insured. All policies shall contain a provision that company writing the policy shall
give Town at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing in advance of any cancellation,
or lapse, or the effective date of any reduction in the amounts of insurance. Failure
to comply with this clause shall constitute a material breach of this Lease.
d. Prior to commencement of the Lease, Tenant shall furnish Town with Certificates
of Insurance, in a format acceptable to Town, evidencing the insurance coverage
required in this section. Any acceptance of insurance certificates by Town, or
failure to request same, shall not limit or relieve Tenant of the duties and
responsibilities assumed by it under this Lease. If Tenant fails to procure any such
insurance, Town may procure such coverage and Tenant shall reimburse Town for
its costs.
e. Tenant hereby waives all rights of subrogation by any insurance company issuing
policies carried by Tenant with respect to this Lease; Tenant’s fixtures, furnishings,
equipment, and personal property; Tenant’s use or occupation of the Leased
Premises; or Tenant’s operations.
14. LIENS
Town property, including, but not limited to, the Property shall not be subject to liens for
work done or materials used on the Leased Premises made at the request of, or on the order
of, or to discharge an obligation of, Tenant. This section shall be construed so as to prohibit,
in accordance with applicable Virginia law, the interest of the Town in the Property or any
part thereof from being subject to any lien for any improvements made by Tenant or any
third-party on Tenant’s behalf (except the Town) to the Property. If any lien or notice of
lien on account of an alleged debt of Tenant or any notice of lien by a party engaged by
Tenant or Tenant’s contractor or material men for work done to the Property is filed, Tenant
shall, within ten (10) days after the notice of filing, cause the same to be discharged of
record by payment, deposit, bond, order of a court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise.
Should Tenant fail to do so, the Town may discharge same and any amount paid by Town
and all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and court costs, incurred by Town in
connection therewith, including interest at the statutory rate, shall constitute additional
Rent and shall be paid by Tenant to Town on demand.
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15. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Tenant represents and warrants to the Town that as of the date hereof as follows:
a. The execution and delivery by Tenant of this Lease, and the performance by Tenant
of its obligations hereunder, will not contravene any law, rule or regulation of any
state or of the United States or any political subdivision thereof or therein, or any
order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award currently in
effect, which, singly or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on
Tenant.
b. Tenant is a Virginia corporation validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is authorized to transact business in
Virginia, and has all requisite power and authority to operate and lease the Leased
Premises.
c. Tenant has the requisite power and authority to have this Lease executed and
delivered and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution
and delivery of this Lease and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of
Tenant and do not and will not violate the provisions of its articles of incorporation
or bylaws. This Lease has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered
by Tenant and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Tenant,
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.
16. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS
In the event of a breach or attempted breach of any of the provisions of this Lease by
Tenant, the Town shall be entitled to recover from Tenant any and all costs actually
incurred in connection with enforcing the terms of this Lease, including, without limitation,
its attorneys’ fees and court costs.
17. INTERPRETATION
No provision of this Lease shall be construed in favor of, or against, any particular Party
by reason of any presumption with respect to the drafting of this Lease; both Parties, having
fully participated in the negotiation of this instrument, hereby agree that this Lease shall
not be subject to the principle that a contract would be construed against the Party which
drafted the same.
18. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
The Parties agree that, in the performance of this Lease, they will comply with all
applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, or orders of the United States government or
of any state or political subdivision.
19. HEADINGS
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The headings of the sections of this Lease are inserted for convenience only and do not
alter or amend the provisions that follow such headings.
20. FAILURE TO ENFORCE NOT A WAIVER
A failure by either Party to pursue or enforce any remedy or right available under the terms
and conditions of the Lease, any statute, or common law shall not be interpreted as a waiver
of that Party’s right to pursue or enforce such an available remedy or right at a later date.
Waiver by one Party of a breach by the other Party of any of the terms and conditions of
this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver of any other past, present or future breach.
21. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Lease, or the application of any provision hereof to a particular
entity or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the Lease shall not be affected and all other terms
and conditions of the Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted
by law.
22. APPLICABLE LAW
The laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall govern the interpretation, validity,
performance and enforcement of this Lease. The Parties choose the state or federal court
of appropriate jurisdiction in the County of Roanoke, Virginia as the venue for any action
initiated related to this Lease.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter thereof. No alteration, amendment, change, or addition to this Lease shall be
binding upon the Town or Tenant unless reduced in writing, signed, and mutually delivered
between them.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease the day and year first written
above.
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA D W RESTAURANT, INC.
By: _________________________________ By: ________________________________
Richard W. Peters, Jr.
Title: Town Manager Title: _______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_____________________________________
Town Attorney
Exhibit A
Leased Area
Defined by
Orange Hatch
RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF
THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 3ll S. POLLARD STREET,
VINTON, VIRGINIA.
WHEREAS, D W Restaurant, Inc., doing business as Dogwood Restaurant, has requested to
renew its lease for a portion of certain Town-owned property located at 110 East Lee
Avenue, identified as Roanoke County Tax Parcel Number 060.16-02-15.00-0000 in
the Town of Vinton, Virginia for use as an exterior patio in support of its restaurant,
which is located at 106 East Lee Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Town staff, representatives of D W Restaurant, Inc. and the Town Attorney, have
negotiated terms and conditions for D W Restaurant’s lease of the above-referenced
patio space; and
WHEREAS, those negotiated terms and conditions are set forth in the Lease of Real Property
attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, Town staff recommend that said Lease of Real Property between the Town and D W
Restaurant, Inc. be executed to formalize said agreement between the parties; and
WHEREAS, Town staff have advertised this proposed Lease of Real Property for a public hearing
as required under Virginia Code § 15.2-1813.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Lease of Real Property is approved in a form substantially similar to the one presented
to Council; and
2. The Town Manager is authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Town, to execute
and deliver the Lease of Real Property in substantially the same form as that which is
attached to this Resolution, with such additions, corrections, and deletions as the Town
Manager deems necessary or appropriate; and
3. The Town Manager is authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Town, to undertake
such other actions as he reasonably may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this
Resolution.
This Resolution was adopted on motion made by ________, seconded by _________, with the
following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
_____________________________
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk