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Home My WebLink About5/5/2026 - Regular 1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, May 5, 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 on April 21, 2026. F. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Roanoke Regional Partnership Update – John Hull, President/CEO 2. National Small Business Week Proclamation (May 3-9) – Council Member Liles 3. National Police Officers Week Proclamation (May 11-16) – Council Member Stovall 4. Vinton Police Department – Fabricio Drumond, Chief of Police G. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda H. BRIEFINGS I. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION J. PUBLIC HEARING 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 K. APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES L. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 1. Community Development Committee – Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning M. TOWN ATTORNEY N. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS O. COUNCIL AND MAYOR P. ADJOURNMENT NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TOWN EVENTS: May 19, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Annex May 19, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers May 25, 2026 – Town Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day May 27, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. – Public Works Committee Meeting – TOV Annex (rescheduled from May 12) 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 May 5, 2026 Department Town Clerk Issue Consider a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on April 21, 2026. Attachments Minutes Recommendations Motion to approve 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, APRIL 21, 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 Sabrina M. McCarty Michael W. Stovall MEMBERS ABSENT: Keith N. Liles STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager Megan Lawless, Town Clerk Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Tiffany Stewart, Interim Director of Finance Tim Lawless, Deputy Chief of Police Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member McCarty, Council Member Stovall, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Stovall led the Pledge of Allegiance. Announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following events: April 24 – Vinton Dogwood Festival Concert; April 25 – Vinton Dogwood Festival; April 25 – Open House at Vinton History Museum; May 2 – Yard the Vinton Farmer’s Market, and the Shred Event; May 15 – sponsored by Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce; May 25 – Town offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Vice Mayor Mullins announced the following Council activities: April 9 – McCarty participated in Clean Valley Day in Vinton; April 14 – Centers 101 program, and Council Member Liles attended the Planning Commission meeting; April 21 – attended the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Wolf Creek Greenway restrooms, the Arbor Day event, and the Finance Committee meeting. Requests order of agenda items, no requests were offered. 2 Council Member McCarty made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins and voting: Vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) - Regular Meeting of April 7, 2026. Under Awards, Introductions, Presentations, there were none. Under Citizens’ Comments and Petitions, no comments were offered. Under Briefings, there were none. Under Items Requiring Action, CEO of Roanoke Valley Resource Authority presented the FY2026-2027 Annual Operating and Reserves Budget of the Roanoke Valley Resource amount for the Town of Vinton is $5,600.00. A copy of their budget is on file at the Town Clerk’s office as part of the permanent record. Mayor Grose services that are provided by RVRA and thanked Valley Day in Vinton. Mr. Peters shared that data such as total tonnage collected from the Clean Valley Day in Vinton will be shared soon. There were no additional comments or questions. Council Member Stovall made a motion to adopt a Resolution to approve the FY2026-2027 Annual $19,824,759.00, the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins with all members voting: Vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) - McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0); Absent (1) – Liles. Under Public Hearing, Mayor Grose opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Mr. McClung shared that the 2025 Roanoke Valley- FY2026-2027 Annual Operating Authority in the total amount of $19,824,759.00. Opened public hearing at 6:16 p.m. 3 Mitigation Plan is for the entire region. He reminded Council that Amanda McGee from RVARC provided a presentation on December 2, 2025, about the plan. Before the plan could be adopted, been completed. Adopting this plan allows local government to apply available following a natural disaster. through our Comprehensive Plan, which requires it to be advertised in the newspaper and be reviewed by the Planning Commission. There were no public comments. There were no comments or questions from Council. Mayor Grose closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adopt an Ordinance to adopt the 2025 Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission Hazard Mitigation Plan, 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); Absent (1) – Liles. Under Appointments to none. Under Reports from Committee, shared topics that were discussed at the Finance Committee meeting that was held on April 21, 2026. meeting budget goals. Operating cash and investments total is $7.4M. Expenditures reached which is 69% of the allocated budget due to capital Memorial Park and renovations to the Vinton War Memorial. Adopted Ordinance No.1074 adopting the 2025 Roanoke Valley- adopted and incorporated as an amendment to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. 4 All other expenditures are in line with budget expectations, and all departments have a 60%- 80% expenditure budget use. General revenue stands at approximately $8.75M of the fiscal year, which is 63% of the budget with normal treasurer activities. Local tax collection is at 87%, increase from last year’s collection. There is a 28% increase in meals tax collection for the month of March for a total of $30,000.00. Interest income is stable; however, we do project a interest accounts. Personal property and real estate bills have been mailed to citizens. The Treasurer’s Office and lobby will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday until June 5, 2026. Mayor Grose thanked Mrs. Stewart for the report. There were no additional comments or questions from Council. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the March 31, 2026, Financial Statements, the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) - Mullins, Grose; Nays (0); Absent (1) – Liles. Vice Mayor Mullins commented that she is looking buffet. Approved the Financial Statements from March 31, 2026. Under Town Attorney, no comments were offered. Under Town Manager’s Projects Updates, Mr. Peters advised that he will not be at the next Town Manager’s Recommended Budget R Town Council meeting on May 19, 2026. Under Council and Mayor Comments, Vice Mayor Mullins commented on how other 5 Awareness month with the blue pin wheels. Council Member Stovall shared that he is looking forward to the Dogwood Festival. received as many positive comments as he has for the new Vinton War Memorial Park. There were no additional comments offered. Council Member McCarty adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins vote 4-0-1; Yeas (4) – Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – Liles. ATTEST: _______________________________ Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk Meeting Adjourned at 6:28 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date May 5, 2026 Department Administration Issue Update from the Roanoke Regional Partnership Summary John Hull, President/CEO will be at the meeting to give an update on behalf of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date May 5, 2026 Department Council Issue Proclamation – National Small Business Week Attachment Proclamation Recommendations Present Proclamation Town Council Agenda Summary PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, America’s progress has been driven by people who think big, take risks, and work hard; and WHEREAS, Small business owners capture the essence of that independent spirit and drive to succeed on their own terms; and WHEREAS, the driving economic force behind what makes America strong, and our communities flourish starts with an idea and the courage of individuals with a desire to have their own small business; and WHEREAS, The Town of Vinton’s’ small business community deserves to be celebrated for their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton recognizes the accomplishments of Vinton’s entrepreneurs, small businesses, and employers that contribute greatly to building and sustaining Vinton’s’ economy. NOW, THEREFORE, Mayor Bradley E. Grose and the Vinton Town Council, on behalf of the citizens of our town, proudly proclaim the week of May 3 to May 9, 2026 as National Small Business Week in the Town of Vinton and call upon all citizens of the Town of Vinton and surrounding areas to recognize small businesses. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 5th day of May 2026. ____________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date May 5, 2026 Department Council Issue Proclamation - National Police Week (May 11-16) Summary In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. We would like to recognize our law enforcement officers who serve the Town with a proclamation that recognizes National Police Week, which begins on May 11, 2026, and ends on May 16, 2026. Attachments Proclamation Recommendations Present Proclamation Town Council Agenda Summary PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week; and WHEREAS, the members of the Vinton Police Department play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the Town of Vinton; and WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties, and responsibilities of their police department, and that members of our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and WHEREAS, the Vinton Police Department has grown to be a modern and scientific law enforcement agency and provides a vital public service. NOW, THEREFORE, Mayor Bradley E. Grose and the Vinton Town Council, on behalf of the citizens of our town, proudly proclaim May 11 to May 16, 2026, as NATIONAL POLICE WEEK in the Town of Vinton and call upon all citizens of the Town of Vinton and surrounding areas that are served by the Vinton Police Department to observe this week and to join Town Council in recognizing officers for their faithful and loyal devotion to duty and dedicated service to their community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 5th day of May 2026. _______________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date May 5, 2026 Department Police Department Issue Recognition and Awards Introduction to the Vinton Police Department’s Wellness Division. Summary Each year, the police department establishes objectives that align with and support the Town of Vinton’s Strategic Plan, while reinforcing our core belief that we are a people-first organization. With that foundation, the department has designated this inaugural year as “The Year of Personal Excellence.” Over the last year, the Vinton Police Department has been focused on the implementation and adoption of the Wellness Division. The Wellness Division operates on four foundational tenets that we believe build resilient individuals, ultimately strengthening an agency that serves its community with excellence. Those foundational tenets are: • Faith • Family • Fitness • Finance Within each tenet, the police department has recruited, trained, obtained certifications, or entered into partnerships with subject matter experts. Internally, Mandie Baker and Detective Jake Miller obtained certifications through the National Association of Sports Medicine in (1) Certified Personal Training (2) Wellness Coaching (3) Weight Loss Management, (4) Nutrition, and lastly (5) Mental Toughness. All certifications are recognized nationally and validated through an accredited program. With their training and Town Council Agenda Summary experience, both instructors model their wellness approach through simple, sustainable, and consistent programs that incorporate the VPD wellness ethos F.I.T – Fuel, Ignite, Thrive Shield Chaplaincy is comprised of three chaplains and two trained canines: • Darren Potter • Gareth Stephenson • Adam Hughes • Scarlett (Canine) • Moose (Canine) Together, they provide full-time chaplain services to support local law enforcement officers throughout the valley, as well as services across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Impact First Responders - The Impact First Responders program serves our community’s first responders through education, peer support, and counseling to address the chronic stress and trauma experienced both on and off the job. Impact First Responders Program Director Kristen Sharett is assisting the Vinton Police Department with this partnership and will support the development, creation, and implementation of our Peer Support Team. Awards and Recognition Andrew Hagy – Officer of the Year Certificate of Excellence – Mandie Baker – Wellness Instructor Certificate of Achievement – Mandie Baker -VDEM Basic Academy Certification Meeting Date May 5, 2026 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Community Development Committee Summary The Community Development Committee met on April 22, 2026. Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning, will provide a report on the items that the Committee discussed. Attachments None Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary