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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/3/2026 - Regular 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. Roll call After a Moment of Silence, Lieutenant Hurt led the Pledge of Allegiance. Under Upcoming Community Events/ 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 – Mayor Grose attended the Vinton First Aid Crew Board meeting; Mayor Grose and Council Member McCarty attended the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Casino Night; Council Member Liles and Council Member Stovall attended the RVTPO meeting; 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) – Stovall. Approved minutes of the Regular meeting of January 20, 2026, and minutes of the Work 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 thru 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 advised that he will consider recommendations for enhanced signage and he 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 Aurthur with Vinton First Aid Crew shared a PowerPoint 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 shared a PowerPoint presentation that summarized the Town of Vinton 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. This PowerPoint presentation will 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. Mr. Peters then presented Council with a 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 Strategic Plan; the motion was seconded by Approved Resolution No. 2663 adopting the 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 regarding 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. Mayor Grose opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. Opened Public Hearing Mr. Peters presented a Resolution to Council for consideration of a five-year lease with Dogwood Restaurant for the parcel where the patio sits. This parcel has become a valuable connection between Lee Avenue and Vineyard Station. The patio has 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. Mr. Peters shared that we are working towards structuring all leases to end on June 30 with new terms starting on July 1. This coincides with the 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 to renew terms on a Lease of Real 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, no comments were 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 shared appreciation for Council’s support during the inclement weather. He thanked staff for their work during the weather. Mr. Peters also thanked Council for their 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 the Public Works Department and Police Department for their work during the inclement weather. Council Member McCarty shared appreciation to Mr. Peters and Mr. Sexton for all the updates 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