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Home My WebLink About2/17/2026 - Regular 1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, February 17, 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 February 3, 2026. F. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Recognition of VDOT-VAA Engineer’s Choice Award for Mountain View Road – Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager G. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions about issues not listed on the agenda. H. BRIEFINGS 1. Roanoke County Real Estate Tax Reassessment – Ken Fay, Director of Real Estate Valuations 2. Annual Update from Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission – Jeremy Holmes, Executive Director 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 2 I. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION 1. Consider the adoption of a Resolution allowing the Interim Town Treasurer and Interim Director of Finance to remove outstanding Personal Property delinquent taxes and Vehicle License Fees over five years old from the active records to a permanent file. – Tiffany Stewart, Interim Director of Finance J. PUBLIC HEARING K. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 1. Finance Committee - a. Consider a motion to approve Financial Statements for January 31, 2026 - Tiffany Stewart, Interim Director of Finance 2. Community Development Committee – Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning L. TOWN ATTORNEY M. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS N. COUNCIL AND MAYOR O. ADJOURNMENT NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TOWN EVENTS: March 3, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers March 11, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. – Public Works Committee Meeting – TOV Annex March 17, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Annex March 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 17, 2026 Department Town Clerk Issue Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026. Attachments Minutes Recommendations Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Town Council Agenda Summary 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 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 MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael W. Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager Megan Lawless, Town Clerk Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Tiffany Stewart, Interim Finance Director Scott Hurt, Lieutenant 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, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Lieutenant Hurt led the Pledge of Allegiance. Announcements, and Council Activities: Council Member McCarty announced the following event: Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Vice Mayor Mullins announced the following Council activities: January 22 – attended the Vinton First Aid Crew Board meeting; attended the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Council Member Stovall met with the VML Board about Legislative Day. Council Member McCarty 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 4-0-1; Yeas (4) -Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – January 20, 2026, Session of January 20, 2026. Under Awards, Introductions, Presentations, and Proclamations, none were presented. 2 Under Citizens’ Comments and Petitions, Mr. Chris Heptinstall spoke to Council about issues with tractor trailers driving through his neighborhood traveling to and from Cargill. He suggested that the Town enhance signs and ask Cargill to help communicate with the truck drivers. Council shared that they believe truck drivers are following the route provided by GPS. Mr. Peters recommendations for enhanced signage, shared that he will contact the general manager at Cargill to ask for support with communicating the proper route with the truck drivers. Under Briefings, Rescue Chief Brandan Arthur presentation on the crew’s achievements from the past year, 2025. This PowerPoint presentation will be filed at the Town Clerk’s Office as part of the permanent record. The Vinton First Aid Crew has 56 active members as of January 1, 2026. 17 of those members joined in 2025. All members combined served over 5,031 hours and responded to 1,431 emergencies. He also highlighted future goals and projects to include investing in EMS education with CPR and Stop the Bleed awareness. Their main goal is to be leaders and strengthen the future of healthcare. Council thanked the Vinton First Aid Crew for the work they do. Under Items Requiring Action, Mr. Peters summarized the Town of Vinton 2026-2030 be filed at the Town Clerk’s Office as part of the permanent record. Mayor Grose expressed his appreciation for all the work that went into creating this plan. Resolution to adopt the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adopt a Resolution for the Town of Vinton 2026-2030 Approved Resolution No. 2663 Town of Vinton 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. 3 Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0- 1; Yeas (4) -Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – Stovall. Under Public Hearing, consideration of public comments identified as Tax Parcel Number 060.16-02-15.00. Mayor Grose opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. Opened Public Hearing consideration of a five-year lease with Dogwood Restaurant for the parcel where the patio sits. This parcel has become a valuable connection between been a great addition to the Dogwood Restaurant as it contributes to their operations. The updated terms acknowledge the square foot cost of the tax assessed value of the space, which is $250.00. structuring all leases to end on June 30 with new fiscal year, and it will allow staff to track the leases better and associate them with the audit. There were no comments or questions offered by the public. There were no comments of questions offered by Council. Mayor Grose closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. Council Member Liles made a motion to adopt a Resolution Property with D W Restaurant, Inc.; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) -Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – Stovall. Under Reports from Committees, there were no reports. Under Town Attorney, offered. Closed Public Hearing Adopted Resolution No. 2664 to renew terms on a Lease of Real Property with D W Restaurant, Inc. 4 Under Town Manager’s Projects Updates, Mr. Peters during the inclement weather. He thanked staff for their work during the weather. participation in the tour of the Vinton War Memorial to see its progress. Under Council and Mayor Comments, All members of Council shared their appreciation for weather. during the inclement weather. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – Stovall. ATTEST: _______________________________ Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk Meeting Adjourned at 6:37 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date February 17, 2026 Department Administration Summary At the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Asphalt Expo hosted by the Virginia Asphalt Association and VDOT, the Mountain View Road Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) Project won the statewide Engineer's Choice Award. The Engineer's Choice Award annually recognizes projects that demonstrate collaboration, effective communication, proactively identifying and solving challenges, and going above and beyond. Attachments None Recommendations None Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date February 17, 2026 Department Administration Issue Briefing on the 2026 Roanoke County Real Estate Reassessment Summary Each year, the Roanoke County Assessor’s Office establishes the property value for all property in the County, which includes property within the Town. A letter is developed and sent to all property owners detailing their assessment values for both the land and buildings. The letter details the previous three years’ worth of assessments in a table. As required by the General Assembly, the letter is to state the tax percentage increase or decrease the actual taxes paid would be as compared to the previous year. Ken Fay, Roanoke County Real Estate Valuation Director, will give the PowerPoint presentation at the meeting and answer any questions that Council might have. Council is scheduled to conduct its Public Hearing on the tax rates on April 7, 2026. Pursuant to Section 58.1-3321 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, any assessment that results in an increase of one percent or more requires that the Notice of Public Hearing be given at least seven days prior to the date of the hearing. Attachments PowerPoint Presentation Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary 2026 Real Estate Assessment Town of Vinton February 17, 2026 1 Background •Roanoke County appraises all properties annually •Assessments are effective on January 1 each year •Reassessment notices are mailed to property owners after briefing to the Board •Code of Virginia §58.1-3201 requires that real estate assessments be at 100% of fair market value •Real Estate appraisal staff are responsible for identifying, locating, and estimating the value of all properties within the County for tax purposes 2 Background (continued) •Citizens who buy and sell real estate in the open market establish values by how much they are willing to offer/accept for individual properties •County real estate assessors evaluate these transactions and value properties equitably with similar surrounding properties •Differences exist between individual properties and between neighborhoods across the County •Real estate values have increased significantly at the local, regional, and national levels due to limited supply and favorable mortgage rates 3 4 2026 Roanoke County Real Estate Assessment Category 2025 Assessed Value 2026 Assessed Value* Change in Assessed Value % Change Residential 11,538,273,329 12,344,749,579 806,476,250 6.99% Commercial 1,483,808,400 1,552,610,200 4.64% Total 13,022,081,729 13,897,359,779 875,278,050 6.72% Assessment Increase Attributed To: New Construction – Residential 70,500,200 8.05% New Construction – Commercial 13,599,900 1.55% Market Value – Residential 735,976,050 84.09% Market Value – Commercial 55,201,900 6.31% 875,278,050 100% *As of November 7, 2025 5 2026 TOV Real Estate Assessment Category 2025 Assessed Value 2026 Assessed Value Change in Assessed Value % Change Residential 610,900,500 655,408,800 7.29% Commercial 132,988,800 141,735,700 6.58% Total 743,889,300 797,144,500 7.16% Assessment Increase Attributed To: New Construction 4,380,800 8.22% Market Value 48,874,400 91.78% 53,255,200 100% 6 Assessment Growth History with Inflation *As of November 7, 2025 *Inflation calculated based Consumer Price Index data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for October of each year. 1.58% 1.92%2.36% 3.20%3.15% 3.68% 6.96% 11.13% 8.63% 7.47%6.72% 1.64% 2.04%2.52% 1.76%1.18% 6.22% 7.75% 2.60%2.89% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Projected* Ye a r -Ov e r - Assessment Growth and Inflation 2016 through 2026 Assessment Growth Inflation Assessment Growth History with Inflation Vinton 7 1.64%2.04%2.52% 1.76%1.18% 6.22%7.75% 3.24%2.60%2.89% 0.62%1.27% 2.22% 2.46% 3.93%4.91% 8.55% 11.77% 7.75% 6.80% 7.16% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Ye a r -Ov e r - *Inflation calculated based Consumer Price Index data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics for October of each year Assessment Growth and Inflation 2016 through 2026 Inflation Assessment Growth 8 History of Residential Sales *As of November 7, 2025 1,095 1,136 1,159 1,273 1,581 1,593 1,262 958 1,055 956 113 95 57 50 18 9 7 25 14 8 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025* Nu m b e r o f F o r e c l o s u r e s Nu m b e r o f S a l e s History of Total Sales and Foreclosures 2016 through 2025 Number of Sales Foreclosures History of Residential Sales Town of Vinton 9 70 68 103 107 114 114 90 64 76 85 16 10 14 8 2 0 0 2 2 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Fo r e c l o s u r e s Nu m b e r o f S a l e s History of Total Sales and Foreclosures 2016 through 2025 Number of Sales Foreclosures Looking ahead to next year •The local and national real estate markets continue to perform strong with some national areas starting to slow in market values •The number of real estate sales are slowing, and inventory of available homes are increasing •The Federal Reserve has continued to approve limited rate decreases, uncertainty about the economy may slow down rate changes •Lower mortgage rates could move “locked in” homeowners to sell •Affordability is still a challenge •Market values begin to stabilize in 2026 10 11 2026 Assessment Hearing Dates •Assessment notices were mailed January 5, 2026 •Informal Appeals Were •January 20 through January 30, 2026 •Formal Appeals with Board of Equalization (BOE) •Dates for BOE meetings are as follows: •April 30, 2026 •July 30, 2026 •October 29, 2026 •The final deadline to apply for an appeal is September 11, 2026 Dates for Approval of Tax Rates •March 10, 2026 •Public Hearing of Effective Tax Rate •April 7, 2026 •Public Hearing for Tax Rate adoption •Adoption of the 2026 tax rates 12 Questions 13 1 Meeting Date February 17, 2026 Department Council Issue Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Annual Report Summary Jeremy Holmes, Executive Director of Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, will be giving an annual report. Attachments PowerPoint Presentation Recommendations None Town Council Agenda Summary Our Vision: By uniting rural and urban communities, aligning resources, and overcoming barriers, the Commission will strengthen economic growth, foster community development, and ensure that every locality sees its priorities advanced through collaboration. Our Mission: The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission is a leader in driving collaboration and strategy within our communities on issues that are critical to the economic growth, quality of life, and sustainability of this region. Annual Partner Update: Town of Vinton Town of Vinton Annual Update •The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission convenes our member localities to address issues of regional significance – transportation, community development, housing, economic development. •Help develop and deliver programs and plans that save citizens, businesses, and our localities money. •The Regional Commission is a good investment – every $1 invested by our localities brings in $11 of state, federal, and other funding sources. •We want to recognize Mayor Grose, Mr. Stovall, Mr. Liles, and Mr. Peters for their participation in the Regional Commission and RVTPO . Project Highlights •Plan Updates: Completed incremental updates to the Greenway Plan Update, largely focused on mapping needs •Updates included alignment improvements and update of existing sections. •Updates to Glade Creek and Roanoke River Greenway extensions. •Update of Craig Botetourt trail and removal of defunct connections. •Other Greenway: 10-Year Update to begin FY27 under new Greenway Coordinator and transportation staff at Regional Commission. •Ongoing support of Glade Creek LAP project. Greenway Plan Update & Transition Project Highlights •RVARC-led grant program that reimburses localities for tree planting •Vinton received $3,300 supporting the planning of 10 trees. •Ongoing program the Commission has coordinated since 2018. •Example of our state/local coordination role. Arbor Day Grant Our Services •The Regional Commission provides technical support, grant writing, research, and project development services across a range of topic areas. •This past year we tackled topics such as: •Regional housing challenges. •Opportunities to improve service at the Roanoke Blacksburg Airport. •Transportation funding challenges and opportunities. •The growth of our water quality efforts through septic pump-outs and rain barrel workshops. •Bike rack distribution program. •Many more across transportation, economic development, community development, and the environment. FY26-Fy28 Strategic Plan Our Vision: By uniting rural and urban communities, aligning resources, and overcoming barriers, the Commission will strengthen economic growth, foster community development, and ensure that every locality sees its priorities advanced through collaboration. Our Mission: The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission is a leader in driving collaboration and strategy within our communities on issues that are critical to the economic growth, quality of life, and sustainability of this region. Thank you! Meeting Date February 17, 2026 Department Treasurer/Finance Issue Consider adoption of a Resolution allowing the Interim Town Treasurer and Interim Finance Director to remove outstanding Personal Property delinquent taxes and Vehicle License Fees over five years old from the active records to a permanent file. Summary According to State Code Section 58.1-3940, collection of local taxes is only enforceable for five years following December 31 of the year for which such taxes were assessed. All efforts were made by the Treasurer’s Office to collect the delinquent taxes, including reporting them to the State Debt Set-Off Program. Attachments Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026, AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton is maintaining records of outstanding Personal Property delinquent taxes for 2020 in the amount of $8,782.53; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton is maintaining records of outstanding Vehicle License Fees for 2020 in the amount of $16,286.65; and WHEREAS, the personal property taxes and vehicle license fees are over five years old, and collections are no longer enforceable by Section 58.1-3940, of the 1950 Code of Virginia as amended; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office/Finance Department has made all efforts to collect on these balances and has turned them over to collections and the State of Virginia Debt Set- Off Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby directs the Treasurer/Finance Director to have the outstanding accounts removed from the active records and placed in a permanent file where, if the opportunity arises, the accounts may be collected. This Resolution was adopted on a motion made by , seconded by , with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: _____________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk Meeting Date February 17, 2026 Department Finance Issue Finance Committee Summary The Finance Committee met on February 17, 2026. Tiffany Stewart, Interim Director of Finance, will be present to provide a report to Council on what the Committee discussed. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date February 17, 2026 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Community Development Committee Summary The Community Development Committee met on February 11, 2026. Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning, will provide a report on the items discussed at the Committee Meeting. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary