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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/7/2026 - Public Hearing 1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, July 7, 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 approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026 F. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Introduction of new police officer – 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. BRIEFING 1. Update on Corridor Improvements and Greenway Projects – Anita McMillan, Director of Planning and Zoning and Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning I. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION 1. Consideration of a Resolution to adopt the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024. – Tiffany Stewart, Director of Finance 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 2. Consider a Resolution to adopt the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. – Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager J. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Consideration of public comments regarding an Ordinance to convey portions of Walnut Avenue right-of-way to adjacent parcels: 060.15-03-11.00-0000, Lafferty Family LLC (1.178.29 square feet); and 060.15-03-11.00-0000, Jeffrey W. and Amy L. Belcher (219.19 square feet), in conjunction with the development of the Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements Project Phase 3, UPC #119472. a. Open Public Hearing • Report from Staff – Anita McMillan, Director of Planning and Zoning • Receive public comments • Council discussion and questions b. Close Public Hearing c. Consider a motion to adopt the Ordinance 2. Consideration of public comments regarding an Ordinance to vacate, abandon, and Discontinue any right, title, or interest the Town may have in a 10 foot wide, 115.01 foot long (for a total of 1,150 square feet), platted but unopened and undeveloped alley that extends in a northerly direction from the 500 block of East Cleveland Avenue near its intersection with Pine Street and bisects the parcel identified as 528 East Cleveland Avenue (Tax Parcel ID: 060.16-08-29.00-0000). a. Open Public Hearing • Report from Staff – Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning • Receive public comments • Council discussion and questions b. Close Public Hearing c. Consider a motion to adopt the Ordinance K. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES L. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES M. TOWN ATTORNEY N. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS O. COUNCIL AND MAYOR P. ADJOURNMENT NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TOWN EVENTS: 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. 3 July 15, 2024 – 10:30 a.m. – Public Works Committee Meeting – TOV Conference Room July 21, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Finance Conference Room July 21, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers Meeting Date July 7, 2026 Department Town Clerk Issue Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 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, JUNE 16, 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 Jill Loope, Special Project Assistant to the Town Manager Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Fabricio Drumond, Chief of Police Nathan McClung, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:01 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,Council Member Liles led the Pledge of Allegiance. Announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following events: June 19 – observance of Juneteenth. June 27 – Mingle in the Market with Eric Wayne Band. July 3 – Town Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. July 4 – Annual Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia’s Four on the 4th Race in Downtown Vinton. July 4 – Vinton War Memorial Lawn. Vice Mayor Mullins announced the following Council activities: June 3 – Council Member McCarty and Council Member Liles attended the RFP Subcommittee 2 Mayor Cobb of Roanoke and Mayor Turk of Salem. June 8 – Mayor Grose had a meeting with the Town Manager. June 9 – All members of Council toured the Vinton War Memorial at separate times of the day. June 11 – Vice Mayor Mullins attended the RVTV Committee meeting. June 12 – Council Member Stovall attended the Mingle at the Market. June 12 – Mayor Grose and Council Member McCarty attended the Land & Liberty play. June 15 – Council Member McCarty and Council Member Liles attended the Community Development Committee meeting. June 16 – Mayor Grose and Council Member Stovall attended the Finance Committee meeting. Requests to postpone, add to or change the order of agenda items, no requests were offered. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026, and adopted Resolution No. 2679 appropriating funds in the amount of $2,539.50 for the receipt of an insurance claim made on a town vehicle that was damaged in a collision. Under Awards, Introductions, Presentations, none were offered. Under Citizens’ Comments and Petitions, Mrs. Janet Scheid spoke about the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. She shared that the agreement lacks clarity on if and how the Greenway Commission can continue to be a voting member of the Transportation Technical important. She concluded by say Committee, the Greenway 3 Under Briefings, President of the Vinton Historical Society, provided an update play, accessibility lift project Day, Downtown Vinton Trick or Treat, Vinton Fall Festival Holiday Sale, and First Saturdays at the Museum. Mrs. Layman reminded everyone about the Little Free Library Box on the front sidewalk of the Vinton History Museum. Over the past several years, the from the library to other charitable agencies. Mrs. Layman finished her briefing by sharing that the Vinton Historical Society continues to identify opportunities for securing outside funding through charitable foundations and other corporate charity include the Spring Yard Sale, Fall Yard Sale, and Holiday Sale during the Vinton Fall Festival along with continuing to sell new and gently used items donated to the museum. Brown Edwards provided a copy of the draft report of the FY2024 Audit. A copy of this report is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office as part of the permanent record. A draft of the report was presented instead of the finalized version due to the compliance section not being ready. The final report will be ready in the next two weeks. Report on page one which explains the nature of the audit and Compliance on Laws and Regulations. The report indicated the best opinion that a locality can receive with the Financial Statements being correct in all aspects. The major change in FY24 was the closure of the remaining account balances to the General Fund. 4 sewer services to the Western Virginia Water Authority. All members of Council expressed appreciation for the report. There were no questions. Under Items Requiring Action, presented a granting of a Lease of Real Property with Davis- McGhee Enterprises, LLC, of certain real property known as 840 3rd Street, further identified as Tax Parcel No. 70.07-1-10 (2.10 acres) and 70.07-1-9. There were no questions or comments. Council Member McCarty made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented; the motion voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Under Items Requiring Action, Mr. Peters approximately 1.463 acres locate LLC. There were no questions or comments. Council Member McCarty made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented; the motion voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. presented a Resolution to authorize a Purchase Agreement between David S. McClung, II, the Town of Vinton and Shadwell Properties for approximately 1.463 acres to include the building and parking lot located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia. Adopted Resolution No. 2680 proposed granting of a Lease of Real Property with Davis-McGhee Enterprises, LLC, of certain real property known as 840 3rd identified as Tax Parcel No. 70.07-1- acres) and 70.07-1-9. Town Manager to execute a Second Amendment and Assignment of the 2022 Parking Lot Lease Refusal between David S. McClung, II, and the Town of Vinton for approximately 1.463 acres located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia, to Shadwell Properties, LLC. 5 There were no questions or comments. approve the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Grose; Nays (0) – None. presented a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Performance Agreement between the Town of Vinton, the Roanoke County Shadwell Properties, LLC., to redevelop 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia. Council Member Stovall made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented; the motion voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. provided a briefing and PowerPoint presentation with a summary of what the RFP Subcommittee presentation is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office as part of the permanent record. She then proposal from River Park Properties, LLC, for the McGimsey activities, residential community, agreements for future consideration. Vice Mayor Mullins asked for clarification on who currently owner the property of which Mrs. Loope shared that the Town has the option to purchase and that option is assignable to a developer. project and recognized how difficult this project will be. Roanoke Valley- Adopted Resolution No. 2682 McClung, II, the Town of Vinton and Shadwell include the building and parking lot located at 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia. Adopted Resolution No. 2683 Authority (EDA), and Shadwell Properties, LLC., to redevelop 7 Walnut Avenue, Vinton, Virginia. 6 that staff did a great job reviewing the Request for Proposal. From a regional perspective, he appreciates the opportunity for more housing and Council Member Liles made a motion to accept Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Mr. Peters commented on the work that Mrs. Loope has done on excited to work with completed some other projects within the Town. presented an Ordinance to repeal the existing Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. Council meeting on July 7, 2026. There were no questions or comments. Council Member Stovall made a motion to adopt the Ordinance as presented; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Grose; Nays (0) – None. Under Public Hearing, Mayor Grose opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. for consideration of public comments regarding the proposed granting south side of 11th Street identified as 60.14-2-24, 60.14-2-25, and 60.14-2- Walnut Avenue identified as 60.14-2-1, 60.14-2-2, 60.14-2-3, 60.14-2-4, and 60.14-2-5. Mr. Peters presented a Resolution to renew terms Nutrition. He shared that this is the third renewal of acquired by the Town through FEMA grants as that Properties, LLC proceed with due diligence activities, public community, and draft necessary agreements for future consideration. Adopted Ordinance No. 1076 Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. Opened public hearing at 7:04 p.m. 7 usage for trailers that contribute to the operation of the business. We cannot earn income from these properties, so the $800 rental fee is donated to a Club of Vinton will receive the fee in the form of a donation. Cargill has been great stewards of the property. There were no public comments. maintaining the property. Mayor Grose officially closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Under Public Hearing, Mayor Grose opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. for consideration of public comments regarding the proposed granting of a Lease to Vindo’s LLC, (Macado’s) of certain real property located at 814 Washington Avenue, further identified as Tax Map No. 060.16-06-33.00- 000. Mr. Peters presented a Resolution to renew terms on a Lease of Real Property with Vindo’s, LLC. He shared this is the third renewal for Macado’s. The parking lot supports employee and patron parking. Macado’s has been good stewards of the property. There were no public comments. Mayor Grose shared appreciation to Macado’s for maintaining the property. Mayor Grose officially closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Council Member Liles made a motion to adopt seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Grose; Nays (0) – None. Closed public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Adopted Resolution No. 2684 to renew terms on Nutrition. Opened public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Adopted Resolution No. 2685 to renew terms on a Lease of Real Property with Vindo’s, LLC. 8 Under Public Hearing, Mayor Grose opened the proposed amendments and additional appropriation to the Town of Vinton’s FY2025- 2026 budget to appropriate funding for building equipment, furniture and fixtures, traffic signals, a vehicle purchase, paving and striping, stormwater projects, and various operational expenditures, including personnel expenditures, maintenance projects, contractual services, and training in the total amount of $1,612,300 in the General Fund and the Capital Fund. Mr. Sexton shared that this Resolution is presented typically in June as a year-end cleanup for revenues that may be running as surplus, along with expenditures that are either doing better than expected or need to be rightsized. He reviewed the Budget Transfer sheet that was included in the agenda packet. There were no public comments. Vice Mayor Mullins said that was very well explained. Mayor Grose asked for clarification on the use of interest. Mr. Sexton explained that in the Capital Fund the interest in investments is listed at $10,000. That is additional dollars that staff had not previously allocated, so the Town is running approximately $200,000 on interest earnings for the year in the Capital Fund. Of these funds, the Town used $100,000 to help buy down the cost of the Vinton War Memorial Park and $80,000 to help purchase the fire property. Mayor Grose shared that those property purchases are very important for future development. There were no public comments. No additional comments are questions were offered from Council. Mayor Grose officially closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. 9 Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Under Reports from Committee, Mr. McClung Development Committee discussed at the meeting on June 15, 2026. Economic Development Projects include: The McGimsey property that was discussed early in this Town Council meeting. use property on E. Madison Avenue. 7 Walnut Avenue project that was discussed earlier in this Town Council meeting. appropriate zoning. Community Development Projects include: Staff are working to update the zoning ordinances adopted last year. Vinton War Memorial construction is moving along. Transportation Projects include: Pedestrian signage and rumble strips have been installed along Walnut Avenue. Other areas will be evaluated for rumble strips. Some right-of-way along Walnut Avenue will have to be given up to allow for a sidewalk. There will be a public hearing in July for this project. forward and is being administered by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. ordinances to support parks, trails and greenways, more specifically, the use of electronic bikes and of Vinton’s FY2025-2026 budget to appropriate funds. 10 Council shared appreciation for the report. Under Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees, provided the list of appointments. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy: Staff recommends that Vice Mayor Mullins and Mr. Chris McCarty be reappointed to the Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO): Mr. Sexton’s Transportation Planning Organization, expires on June 30, 2026. Council needs to re-appoint him to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. Council Member Liles’ term, on the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization, expires on June 30, 2026. Council needs to re-appoint him to a new three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. Council Member Stovall’s Valley Transportation Planning Organization, expires on June 30, 2026. Council needs to re- appoint him to a new three- July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board: Mr. Peters’ term on the Greater Roanoke Transit 2026. Staff recommends that Mr. appointed on the Board for a one- beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Carroll advised that these motions should be separated by organization. Council Member Liles made a motion to reappoint Vice Mayor Mullins and Mr. McCarty to Strategy for a three- 2026, and ending June 30, 2029, the motion was seconded by Council Member Stovall and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Grose; Nays (0) – None. Development Strategy. 11 Council Member McCarty made a motion to reappoint Valley Transportation Planning Organization for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029, the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Stovall, Mullins, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Council Member Liles made a motion to appoint Company Board for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Grose; Nays (0) – None. Planning Organization. Company Board. Under Town Attorney, no comments were offered. Under Town Manager’s Projects Updates, Mr. Peters shared that pre-construction meeting for the project was held today. This project should start the week of July 6 and will be completed within six to eight weeks. This project will require road closures. He then reminded everyone of the Independence Day Celebration on July 4th. The Four on the 4th race has been relocated to Downtown Vinton, so it County has donated some decorations and made a financial contribution to the event. Under Council and Mayor Comments, Council Member Liles shared that he is looking forward to the summer in Town and looking forward to all the things. Council Member McCarty shared compliments on the Land and Liberty: The Vinton Story play. She then gave a shout-out to the Dogwood Restaurant and shared that she attended Mingle in the Market. Vice Mayor Mullins complimented the paving work and the Land and Liberty: The Vinton Story play. She is looking forward to the fireworks. 12 Member McCarty for another four years to serve on Town Council. Vice Mayor Mullins acknowledged another four years as well. He complimented the Mingle in the Market and the crowd that it brought to the Town. Mayor Grose thanked the staff for the work they put into Town projects. He also shared appreciation for supporting his staff. Council Member Liles agreed with the comments on Chief Drumond. There were no additional comments. Vice Mayor Mullins made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council Member Liles and carried by the following vote 5- 0; Yeas (5) – Liles, Grose; Nays (0) – None. ATTEST: _______________________________ Megan Lawless, Town Clerk Meeting Adjourned at 7:39 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date July 7, 2026 Department Police Issue New police officer introduction Summary Chief Drumond will introduce Josiah St.Clair, the Police Department’s newest police officer, to Town Council. Attachments N/A Recommendations No Action Required Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date July 7, 2026 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Update on major corridor improvement and greenway projects. Summary Town staff have been actively involved in several Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)-funded transportation and greenway projects. Staff involvement began with the preparation and submission of grant applications and has continued through project implementation, with Town personnel serving as the Town's Project Manager. The following projects are currently underway: 1. Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements – Phase 3 (UPC 119472) – Administered by the VDOT Salem District. 2. Dogwood Boulevard and Hardy Road Roundabout (UPC 124089) – Administered by the VDOT Salem District. 3. Glade Creek Greenway Phase 3 Preliminary Engineering Study (UPC 124024) – Administered by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC). 4. Route 24 Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project (UPC 125069) – Administered by the VDOT Salem District. 5. Vinyard Road Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Administered by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC). 6. Road Safety Audit – Hardy Road – Administered by the Town with the assistance of professional consultants. Attachment Report summarizing the status of each project. Recommendations No Action Required Town Council Agenda Summary 1 Town Council Project Updates: 1. Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements – Phase 3 (UPC 119472) Project Limits: From 0.061 miles west of 4th Street to 0.242 miles east of 4th Street. This project will construct approximately 1,600 linear feet of new sidewalk on the north side of Walnut Avenue and approximately 700 linear feet of new sidewalk on the south side. It also includes pavement markings for approximately 1,600 linear feet of bike lanes and the installation of a new crosswalk at 2nd Street. The project is being administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Salem District. Since October 2023, Town staff have continued to meet regularly with the VDOT Salem District Project Manager to coordinate project development. Since January 2024, Town personnel have also held multiple meetings with property owners and business owners along the project corridor to discuss the project and address questions and concerns. Funding Source: SMART SCALE Estimated Total Project Cost: $7.7 million Preliminary Engineering (Survey, Environmental, and Design): Estimated cost of approximately $757,039. This phase began in February 2023, and final design was completed in March 2026. 2 Right-of-Way (Property Acquisition, Easement Acquisition, and Utility Relocation): Estimated cost of approximately $555,818. This phase began in April 2025. As of June 30, 2026, the VDOT Project Manager reported that all affected property owners had signed the purchase agreements. Construction: Estimated cost of approximately $2,684,923. The project is anticipated to be advertised for bids on October 13, 2026, with construction expected to be completed in Fall 2027. 2. Dogwood Boulevard and Hardy Road Roundabout (UPC 124089) The purpose of this project is to enhance safety, increase intersection capacity, and improve traffic flow by replacing the existing signalized intersection at Dogwood Boulevard (formerly Bypass Road) and Hardy Road with a single-lane roundabout featuring three slip lanes. The project also includes relocating the entrance to the bank property approximately 110 feet west, constructing a new bank exit onto Roop Street, installing crosswalks with pedestrian refuge islands on Dogwood Boulevard and Hardy Road, and constructing new sidewalk connections to existing pedestrian facilities. During construction, southbound Dogwood Boulevard traffic that currently turns left onto Hardy Road will be detoured for approximately four to six months. 3 In 2023, the average daily traffic volume at the intersection was approximately 15,400 vehicles on Dogwood Boulevard (Route 24) and 12,200 vehicles on Hardy Road (Route 634). The project is being administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Salem District. Since August 2024, Town staff have continued to meet regularly with the VDOT Salem District Project Manager to coordinate project development. The project is currently in the right-of-way acquisition phase. Funding Source: SMART SCALE Estimated Total Project Cost: Approximately $14.1 million • Preliminary Engineering: Approximately $2.2 million • Right-of-Way and Utilities: Approximately $1.0 million • Construction: Approximately $12.9 million A public hearing was held on May 20, 2025, at the Charles R. Hill Community Center. Proposed Project Schedule: • Advertise for Construction Bids – June 2027 • Construction Begins – October 2027 • Construction Completed – Fall 2029 3. Glade Creek Greenway Phase 3 Preliminary Engineering Study (UPC 124024) This project will provide pedestrian and bicycle accommodation from the Glade Creek Greenway Phase 2 trailhead parking area at Gus Nicks Boulevard to Vinyard Park. The project is being administered by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC). A project kick-off meeting with RVARC and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) personnel was held on August 28, 2024. RK&K was selected as the project consultant in May 2025. Town staff continue to meet regularly with RVARC and RK&K to coordinate project development and preliminary engineering activities. Funding Source: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) (formerly Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP)) Engineering Study Funding: $275,000 Project Schedule: • 30% Design Completion: Approximately October 2026 • Construction Grant Applications: o Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): May 2027 o Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG): September 2027 4 4. Route 24 Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project (UPC 125069) Overall, the project includes 14 pedestrian crossing improvements, including 5 locations at unsignalized intersections and 3 signalized intersection locations. These pedestrian crossing improvements include ADA-compliant curb ramp installations, newly marked crosswalks, pedestrian signal heads with pedestrian countdown signals, reconstructing existing access entrances, and pedestrian refuge islands. The project area extends from the signalized intersection at PFG on West Virginia Avenue eastward towards the intersection of South Pollard Street, and then northward before terminating at Jefferson Avenue. Funding Source: Virginia Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Estimated Total Project Cost: $2,570,566 • Preliminary Engineering: $409,500 • Right-of-Way and Utilities: $465,806 • Construction: $1,695,260 Proposed Project Schedule: • Preliminary Engineering is nearing completion with plans being finalized. 5 • VDOT is entering the right-of-way/utilities phase • Estimated construction bid for summer of 2027 5. Vinyard Road Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project The project includes improvements that will include pedestrian accommodations (sidewalks, ADA ramps/curb cuts, crosswalks) and the reconstruction of commercial entrances along the corridor to improve pedestrian access/safety, transit access, in addition to reducing congestion. No right-of-way acquisition will be required as a part of this project. As a part of this project, concrete sidewalks will be constructed in the existing right-of-way area that will be separated from the existing roadway throughout a majority of the project area. A crosswalk will be added to the location of an existing bus stop and shelter area that will allow pedestrians to access the eastern section of the project area on Vinyard Road. An additional crosswalk on the southern portion of the corridor will provide pedestrian access to the Clearview Manor Apartments, which is a senior low-income housing apartment building that contains 100 residential units. The project is being administered by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC). Funding Source: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) (formerly Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP)) Estimated Total Project Cost: $1,226,000 • Preliminary Engineering: $356,000 • Right-of-Way and Utilities: $79,000 6 • Construction: $791,000 Current Funding Strategy and Scope of Work: • Preliminary Engineering is the only funded facet of the project currently with the intention of Town staff applying for future grant funds to cover the right-of-way and construction portions of the project. • The scope of work for this project includes 100% PE plans for the improvement project, which will allow for greater accuracy when applying for those future grant funds for construction. 6. Road Safety Audit – Hardy Road Through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) analysis, the Town of Vinton has determined that Hardy Road, from Maple Street to Dogwood Boulevard, is identified on the High Injury Network (HIN).The HIN roadways represent the worst 10% of roadways within the Town, accounting for approximately 2/3 of all severe injury and fatal crashes. The proposed project scope includes the work to complete a road safety audit (RSA), identifying safety concerns, and recommend improvements for the Hardy Road corridor. The end result will include short-and long-term recommendations that are supported by the Town and VDOT for future implementation funding. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Transportation – Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Estimated Total Study Cost: $100,000 (20% match required from the Town) Project Schedule: • The Study is estimated to begin in the Fall of 2027 Meeting Date July 7, 2026 Department Finance/Treasurer Issue Presentation of the final June 30, 2024, Annual Financial Report by Brown Edwards & Company, LLP. Summary Representatives from Brown Edwards have worked with the Director of Finance in preparing the Town’s audited financial statements. The unedited draft was presented at the Town Council meeting on June 16, 2026. Attachments None Recommendations Motion to adopt a Resolution accepting the final Annual Financial Report for FY2024. Town Council Agenda Summary RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179 WHEREAS, Section 15.2-2511 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires that the Town issue annually a report on its financial accounts and records by a third party certified public accountant; and WHEREAS, the Finance Department/Treasurer’s Office worked with an independent third-party accounting firm of Brown Edwards & Company, L.L.P.; and WHEREAS, Brown Edwards & Company has forwarded the firm’s 2024 audit to the Town Council for review; and WHEREAS, the firm’s opinion letter stated that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town as of June 30, 2024, and the results of the Town’s operations and cash flows of proprietary fund types for the year just ending on June 30, 2024, is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby receive and accept the Town’s June 30, 2024, audit. This Resolution was adopted on motion made by seconded by , with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _______ Megan Lawless, Town Clerk Meeting Date July 7, 2026 Department Administration Issue Consider a Resolution to adopt the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. Summary The City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton, and Counties of Roanoke and Botetourt wish to set forth the terms under which the Greenway Commission will be reorganized as Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission’s Greenway Committee and some of the functions previously carried out by the Greenway Commission will be incorporated into the Regional Commission’s regional strategic plan documents in accordance with the Act. Attachments Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. Resolution Recommendations Motion to adopt Resolution Town Council Agenda Summary 1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY 2 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY July 1, 2026 This Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered as of July 1, 2026 by and among the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation, the City of Salem, Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation, the Town of Vinton, Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation, the County of Roanoke, Virginia, a Virginia political subdivision, the County of Botetourt, Virginia, a Virginia political subdivision (each a “Locality”), and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, a Virginia political subdivision under the Regional Cooperation Act (“RVARC”), each a “Party” and together the “Parties.” Recitals A. The City of Roanoke, the City of Salem, the Town of Vinton and the County of Roanoke entered an Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission in 1997, and revised the Intergovernmental Agreement in 2008. The foregoing localities and the County of Botetourt further revised and adopted the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission dated as of July 1, 2016. B. The Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement provided for the creation and operations of a regional, intergovernmental board called the Greenway Commission pursuant to Section 15.2-1300 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the “Code”). C. RVARC is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth created pursuant to the provisions of the Regional Cooperation Act, Chapter 42 of Title 15.2 of the Code (the “Act”) with the purpose, among others, of encouraging regional cooperation and coordination with the goals of improved services to citizens and increased cost-effectiveness of governmental activities. D. The City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton, and Counties of Roanoke and Botetourt (the “Participating Localities”) wish to set forth the terms under which the Greenway Commission will be reorganized as RVARC’s Greenway Committee and some of the functions previously carried out by the Greenway Commission will be incorporated into the Regional Commission’s regional strategic plan documents (the “Work Plan”) in accordance with the Act. Agreement NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, which are expressly incorporated herein, together with the mutual promises hereinafter contained, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development and maintenance of a system of greenways throughout the Roanoke Valley. This Agreement will replace the Amended and Restated 3 Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, which is being repealed by the parties thereto by separate action. This Agreement is an intergovernmental agreement, and is not intended to be a joint exercise of powers under Section 15.2-1300 of the Code. 2. Addition to Work Plan. a. The Parties agree that RVARC is responsible for carrying out the work, through its own forces or through contractors or partners and in consultation with the Greenway Committee, of planning, supporting, coordinating and community engagement with the Greenway System. The Parties agree that these responsibilities shall be set forth with more particularity in the annual RVARC Work Plan, which shall control over this Section in the event of a conflict. b. The Participating Localities shall, as part of the Work Plan, fund the budget submitted to them by RVARC on the same basis that bills for the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) are calculated. RVARC shall make all budget requests not later than February 1 prior to the fiscal year for which such request is made. c. RVARC shall make reasonable and diligent efforts to obtain grants and donations in support of the Greenway program. 3. Benefits of Greenway System. The greenway system, in which each greenway is owned and operated by the Locality in which it is located, is intended to enhance the quality of life for Valley citizens and visitors and to: a. Provide safe and efficient alternative transportation linkages among recreational sites, open spaces, residential areas, employment centers, educational and cultural facilities and other activity centers; b. Encourage citizen wellness and maintain environments that promote opportunities for recreational activities; c. Protect environmental assets and retain beneficial ecological habitats; d. Maintain a contiguous urban forest ecosystem to reduce community-wide environmental problems such as excessive stormwater runoff, air quality degradation, water pollution and urban climate change; e. Promote an appreciation for the Valley’s natural, historical and cultural resources and its neighborhoods; f. Protect and link significant remnants of the community’s undeveloped open spaces, woodlands and wetlands; and g. Enhance the Valley’s appearance to encourage tourism, promote economic development and improve the living environment for residents. 4 4. Continuation of Greenway Committee in Advisory Role. The Parties agree that the Greenway Committee shall continue in an advisory role in order to assist RVARC in carrying out its responsibilities under this Agreement. Its responsibilities and duties are: a. To study the needs of the Roanoke Valley and the desires of the Valley residents as expressed in the most recent Roanoke Valley Greenways Plan; to review these plans every five years and assist RVARC in preparing any necessary additional provisions or revisions and to encourage inclusion of a coordinated system of greenways into each Participating Locality's planning efforts; b. To advise and inform RVARC and to assist it in advising and informing the governing bodies and citizens of the Valley of existing, planned and potential opportunities for potential greenways within the Valley; c. To make recommendations to RVARC and the governing bodies relative to desirable federal, state, and local legislation concerning greenway programs and related activities; d. To apprise RVARC of and assist it in soliciting funding, grants, and/or donations of land, property or services from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the United States of America, their agencies, private citizens, corporations, institutions and others to promote, construct or maintain greenways within the Roanoke Valley; e. To advise RVARC on pursuing and promoting public/private partnerships, work with nonprofit organizations, and facilitate cooperation among Valley governments in developing, constructing and maintaining a system of greenways throughout the Valley; f. To assist RVARC and the Participating Localities with developing project plans and timetables and defining roles and responsibilities. 5. Effective Date, Establishment of Greenway Committee and Parties. This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2026. The Greenway Committee will, on that date, cease to exist as an independent joint exercise of powers board under the provisions of Section 15.2-1300 of the Code and become an advisory body of RVARC in its activities under this Agreement and the Work Plan. Additional participating localities may be added as parties to this Agreement upon unanimous approval of an amendment to this Agreement by the Parties (including such additional parties as may be added through such amendments). 6. Membership. a. The Greenway Committee shall be composed of members appointed as follows: i. Up to three (3) members from each of the Participating Localities, to be appointed by their governing bodies for staggered terms of three (3) years. Each member shall be a resident of the locality that he or she represents; 5 ii. Up to (1) member appointed by the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization for a term of three (3) years; iii. Up to two (2) staff members from each of the Participating Localities, appointed by the chief administrative officer; and iv. One member appointed by Pathfinders for Greenways, Inc., the nonprofit group established to support greenways in the Roanoke Valley. b. In addition to the above members, one representative from each of the following organizations, who shall have voice but not vote at meetings of the Greenway Committee: i. The Western Virginia Water Authority; ii. Such interested organizations as the Greenway Committee may approve. c. A vacancy for the remainder of a term shall be filled by the governing body or person making the original appointment. An appointment to fill a seat vacated during a term shall be only for the remainder of a term. Members whose seats are not filled shall continue to serve until a replacement is appointed. Members may succeed themselves. d. The members of the Greenway Committee shall serve without compensation. 7. Meetings. a. The Greenway Committee shall hold regular meetings at least once per quarter per year. The Greenway Committee shall be a public body subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Chapter 37 of Title 2.2 of the Code. Meetings may be called at the request of RVARC, the chair or written request of a majority of members. b. The Greenway Committee may adopt bylaws to conduct the affairs of the Committee. c. The Greenway Committee may establish committees as necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Greenway Committee. 8. Duration. a. This Agreement shall remain in force until terminated or modified by approval of all Parties. b. This Agreement may be amended by approval by the governing bodies of each Participating Locality. c. A Participating Locality may withdraw from this Agreement by resolution without need of approval of the other Participating Localities. 6 9. Insurance for Greenway Committee. RVARC shall procure liability insurance for the members of the Greenway Committee, and retain such insurance in full force and effect. The cost of the premium for such insurance shall be allocated as a cost under Section 3.b. 10. No Liability of Officials. No provision of this Agreement shall be deemed a covenant, agreement, or obligation of any present or future, director, officer, employee, or agent of RVARC, the Greenway Committee or any Participating Locality in his or her individual capacity, and neither shall any officer, employee, or agent thereof executing this Agreement or any related instrument be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability by reason of the execution and delivery thereof. No officer, employee or agent of RVARC, the Greenway Committee or any Participating Locality shall incur any personal liability with respect to any other action taken by him or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, provided he or she acts in good faith. 11. Integration. This Agreement, including the exhibits hereto, constitutes the full and complete agreement of the Parties respecting its subject matter, and any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, are hereby merged into and superseded by the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may only be amended or supplemented by a subsequent writing of equal dignity except where expressly set forth herein. 12. Sovereign Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to waive, or shall be construed to waive, the sovereign immunity of any party. 13. Not a Pledge of Faith and Credit. The financial obligations of RVARC and the Participating Localities under this Agreement shall be carried out only to the extent of funds duly appropriated and lawfully available therefor. 14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which together constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures are permitted in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Electric Transactions Act. Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank Signatures on Following Pages 7 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, Valmarie Turner, City Manager Dated: 8 CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, Christopher Dorsey, City Manager Dated: 9 TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA, Richard “Pete” Peters, Town Manager Dated: 10 COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, Richard Caywood, County Administrator Dated: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney 11 COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA, Gary Larrowe, County Administrator Dated: Michael W.S. Lockaby, County Attorney 12 ROANOKE VALLEY ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMMISSION, Jeremy Holmes, Executive Director Dated: 1 RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179. WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton, the County of Roanoke, the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem, and the County of Botetourt are parties to the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for the purpose of coordinating the planning, development, promotion, and support of a regional network of greenways and trails throughout the Roanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, the member localities have determined that revisions to the governance are necessary and desirable and have prepared a Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement to replace the existing agreement; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Town Council of the Town of Vinton adopted Ordinance No. 1076, repealing the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission in anticipation of adopting the revised agreement; and WHEREAS, the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway continues the regional partnership among the participating localities while updating the governance, membership, and operational provisions; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway and finds that its adoption is in the best interests of the Town of Vinton and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vinton Town Council as follows: 1. The Town Council hereby approves the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement. 2. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of the Town of Vinton. 3. Upon execution by the participating localities, the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement shall supersede all prior versions of the agreement and shall become effective in accordance with its terms. 2 4. This Resolution adopted on motion made by, seconded by, with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: ____________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Megan Lawless, Town Clerk Meeting Date July 7, 2026 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the vacation and conveyance of portions of the Town-owned right-of-way along Walnut Avenue to The Lafferty Family LLC and Jeffrey W. and Amy L. Belcher and authorize the Mayor and/or Town Manager to execute the necessary conveyance documents. Summary In conjunction of the Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project, the Town proposes to vacate and convey two portions of Town-owned right-of-way along Walnut Avenue to the adjoining property owners. The first portion, consisting of approximately 1,178.29 square feet, adjoins the property identified as Roanoke County Tax Parcel No. 060.15-03-11.00-0000 (221 Walnut Avenue) and is owned by The Lafferty Family LLC. The second portion, consisting of approximately 219.19 square feet, adjoins the property identified as Roanoke County Tax Parcel No. 060.15-03-12.00-0000 (219 Walnut Avenue) and is owned by Jeffrey W. and Amy L. Belcher. Notice of the public hearing regarding the proposed vacation and conveyance of these portions of the Town- owned Walnut Avenue right-of-way was advertised in Cardinal News on June 17 and June 24, 2026. The Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project will significantly enhance pedestrian access and safety along Walnut Avenue, provide improved bicycle accommodation, and complete the connection between the Town of Vinton's Glade Creek Greenway and the City of Roanoke's Tinker Creek Greenway. The construction project is funded through the Virginia Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program and will be administered by the VDOT Salem District Attachments Ordinance Draft Deeds of Conveyance Recommendation Motion to adopt Ordinance Town Council Agenda Summary Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION AND CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF THE TOWN-OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG WALNUT AVENUE TO THE LAFFERTY FAMILY LLC AND JEFFREY W. AND AMY L. BELCHER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS CARRYING OUT THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) and Town of Vinton’s (Town) development of the Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project, the Town desires to vacate and convey to the adjoining parcel owners two portions of the Town-owned Walnut Avenue right-of-way, where the first portion consists of 1,178.29 square feet and adjoins the parcel identified as Roanoke County Tax Parcel No. 060.15-03-11.00-0000 (221 Walnut Avenue), which parcel is owned by The Lafferty Family LLC, and the second portion consists of 219.19 square feet and adjoins the parcel identified as Roanoke County Tax Parcel No. 060.15-03-12.00-000 (219 Walnut Avenue), which parcel is owned by Jeffrey W. and Amy L. Belcher; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 15.2-1813 and 15.2-2006, the Town Council has advertised a public hearing to discuss its proposal to vacate its interest in these two portions of the Town-owned Walnut Avenue right-of-way and convey those vacated portions to The Lafferty Family LLC and Jeffrey W. and Amy L. Belcher, and Town Council has held a public hearing regarding the proposed vacation and conveyance; and WHEREAS, the Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project will significantly improve pedestrian access and safety along Walnut Avenue, provide for safer bicycle accommodations, and complete a connection for the Town of Vinton’s Glade Creek Greenway and the City of Roanoke’s Tinker Creek Greenway; and WHEREAS, vacating the Town’s interest in these two portions of the Town-owned Walnut Avenue right-of-way will advance the completion of the Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vinton finds that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the Town of Vinton to vacate and convey those two portions of the Town-owned Walnut Avenue right-of-way to The Lafferty Family LLC and Jeffrey W. and Amy L. Belcher as part of VDOT’s and the Town’s development of the Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project. Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, that the Town Council of the Town of Vinton hereby: (i) vacates the Town’s interest in that portion of the Town-owned Walnut Avenue right-of-way, consisting of 1,397.48 square feet, as shown as the dark grey highlighted area on the Virginia Department of Transportation Plan Sheet (Project No. 0149-149-257; Sheet No. 4; Revised Mar. 19, 2026), recorded on May 21, 2026, as Instrument No. 202604507, at State Highway Plat Book 19, Pages 42-43 (the “Plan Sheet”), which Plan Sheet is attached to this Ordinance; (ii) approves the conveyance to The Lafferty Family LLC of that portion of the vacated right of way, consisting of 1,178.29 square feet, that adjoins Roanoke County Tax Parcel No. 060.15-03-11.00-0000 (221 Walnut Avenue), as shown on the Plan Sheet; (iii) approves the conveyance to Jeffrey W. and Amy L. Belcher of that portion of the vacated right of way, consisting of 219.19 square feet, that adjoins Roanoke County Tax Parcel No. 060.15-03-12.00-000 (219 Walnut Avenue), as shown on the Plan Sheet; (ii) authorizes and directs the Mayor and/or the Town Manager to execute any instruments, including a quitclaim deed, as either of them, acting individually, shall deem appropriate to convey the Town’s interest in the right-of-way to the adjoining parcel owners; and (iii) authorizes and directs the Mayor and/or the Town Manager to take such other actions as either of them, acting individually, may consider necessary to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon and after its passage. This Ordinance adopted on motion made by Council Member , seconded by Council Member , with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Megan K. Lawless, Town Clerk Consideration: $-0- Assessed Value: $-0- Tax Map No.: Portion of Walnut Ave right-of-way adjacent to 060.15-03-11.00-0000 Title Insurance: N/A Jeremy E. Carroll (VSB #41331) Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC 310 First Street, Suite 1100 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 QUITCLAIM DEED THIS QUITCLAIM DEED is dated as of this ___ day of , 202 , by and between TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA, a Virginia municipal corporation, (“Grantor”), and THE LAFFERTY FAMILY, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company, having its principal address at 261 Stonebridge Drive, Vinton, Virginia 24019 (“Grantee”). WHEREAS, the right-of-way herein conveyed was vacated by Grantor by Ordinance No. __________, adopted by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, on July 7, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. _________________ is recorded in the land records of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, as Instrument No ______________. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, Grantor does hereby QUITCLAIM unto Grantee all that certain parcel of land being situate in the County of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: That certain parcel consisting of 1,178.29 square feet and identified as the “Area to be conveyed from Town of Vinton to Y Property Owner (1,178.29 sq ft)” on that Virginia Department of Transportation Plan Sheet (Project No. 0149-149-257; Sheet No. 4; Revised Mar. 19, 2026) (the “Plan Sheet”), recorded on May 21, 2026, as Instrument No. 202604507, at State Highway Plat Book 19, Pages 42-43. The Plan Sheet is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The 1,178.29 square foot parcel conveyed herein is part of the Town of Vinton’s Walnut Avenue Right-of-Way, as first depicted on the “Plan of Etna, Owned by the Etna Land Company, Roanoke County, VA,” prepared by Dunstan & Wingate Engineers, dated August 1889, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, at Plat Book 1, Page 9. 2 THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to all easements, restrictions, and conditions of record or which would be revealed by a current field survey or careful inspection of the property. SIGNATURE AND NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON FOLLOWING PAGE REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3 WITNESS the following signature and seal: GRANTOR: TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA By: __________________________________ Richard W. Peters, Town Manager COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) to-wit COUNTY OF ROANOKE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of , 202_, by Richard W. Peters, as Town Manager, Town of Vinton, Virginia, on behalf of said entity, Grantor. ____________________________________ Notary Public Registration Number: __________________________ Commission Expires: __________________________ Approved as to form _____________________________ Jeremy E. Carroll, Town Attorney EXHIBIT A Consideration: $-0- Assessed Value: $-0- Tax Map No.: Portion of Walnut Ave right-of-way adjacent to 060.15-03-12.00-0000 Title Insurance: N/A Jeremy E. Carroll (VSB #41331) Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC 310 First Street, Suite 1100 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 QUITCLAIM DEED THIS QUITCLAIM DEED is dated as of this ___ day of , 202_, by and between TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA, a Virginia municipal corporation, (“Grantor”), and JEFFREY W. BELCHER and AMY L. BELCHER, as tenants by the entirety, whose address is 4719 Lewis Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 (“Grantee”). WHEREAS, the right-of-way herein conveyed was vacated by Grantor by Ordinance No. __________, adopted by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, on July 7, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. _________________ is recorded in the land records of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, as Instrument No ______________. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, Grantor does hereby QUITCLAIM unto Grantee all that certain parcel of land being situate in the County of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: That certain parcel consisting of 219.19 square feet and identified as “Area to be conveyed from Town of Vinton to X Property Owner (219.19 sq ft)” on that Virginia Department of Transportation Plan Sheet (Project No. 0149-149-257; Sheet No. 4; Revised Mar. 19, 2026) (the “Plan Sheet”) recorded on May 21, 2026, as Instrument No. 202604507, at State Highway Plat Book 19, Pages 42-43. The Plan Sheet is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The 219.19 square foot parcel conveyed herein is part of the Town of Vinton’s Walnut Avenue Right-of-Way, as first depicted on the “Plan of Etna, Owned by the Etna Land Company, Roanoke County, VA,” prepared by Dunstan & Wingate Engineers, dated August 1889, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, at Plat Book 1, Page 9. 2 THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to all easements, restrictions, and conditions of record or which would be revealed by a current field survey or careful inspection of the property. SIGNATURE AND NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON FOLLOWING PAGE REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3 WITNESS the following signature and seal: GRANTOR: TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA By: __________________________________ Richard W. Peters, Town Manager COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) to-wit COUNTY OF ROANOKE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of , 202_, by Richard W. Peters, as Town Manager, Town of Vinton, Virginia, on behalf of said entity, Grantor. ____________________________________ Notary Public Registration Number: __________________________ Commission Expires: __________________________ Approved as to form _____________________________ Jeremy E. Carroll, Town Attorney EXHIBIT A Meeting Date July 7, 2026 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Consideration of public comments concerning a request by CMART Holdings, LLC that Council adopt a proposed ordinance vacating, abandoning, and discontinuing any right, title, or interest the Town may have in a 10 foot wide, 115.01 foot long (for a total area of 1,150 square feet), platted but unopened and undeveloped alley that extends in a northerly direction from the 500 block of East Cleveland Avenue near its intersection with Pine Street and bisects the parcel identified as 528 East Cleveland Avenue (Tax Parcel ID: 060.16-08-29.00-0000). Summary Town staff is requesting that an unopened and undeveloped alley that bisects the parcel identified as 528 East Cleveland Avenue be vacated, abandoned, and discontinued. A major portion of this undeveloped alley runs through the middle of the existing structure that currently contains a commercial space and seven (7) residential units. The Town was aware of this alley both before and during the redevelopment of this property, and it was the intention of Town staff to request this vacation/abandonment soon after its completion. There are no adverse impacts to the property or the property owners to complete this process, however it allows for future deed, title, and land research and loan processes to not become problematic or cumbersome. Attachments Ordinance Deed Map Recommendations Conduct Public Hearing Motion to adopt Ordinance Town Council Agenda Summary 1 Ordinance No. 2026-___ AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING, AND DISCONTINUING APLATTED BUT UNOPENED AND UNDEVELOPED ALLEY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST CLEVELAND AVENUE AND PINE STREET IN THE TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA This Ordinance of Vacation is adopted this 7th day of July, 2026, by the Town Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, the governing body of the TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA. WHEREAS, CMART Holdings, LLC is the owner of NEW LOT 9A and NEW LOT 8A as shown on the “Alley Vacation, Resubdivision, and Combination Plat for CMART Holdings, LLC, Being the Resubdivision of Lots 8, 9, 10, Section 5, Vinton Land, Loan, and Building Co.,” dated June 26, 2023, prepared by Balzer & Associates, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Roanoke County on July 17, 2023, as Instrument No. 202305299 (the “Plat”); and WHEREAS, NEW LOT 8A is bisected by a 10’ platted but unopened and undeveloped alley, consisting of 1,150 square feet, that extends southerly from the northern boundary of NEW LOT 8A along its frontage on another 10’ alley a distance of 115.01 feet to the southern boundary of NEW LOT 8A along its frontage on East Cleveland Avenue, as shown on the Plat, which alley is labeled as “10’ Alley To Be Vacated, 1,150 Sq. Ft.” (the “Alley”); and WHEREAS, the public may have a right-of-way over the Alley, as identified on the “Map of Lots Belonging to the Vinton Land, Loan, and Building Co.,” dated March 1889 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Roanoke County at Plat Book 1, Page 5; and WHEREAS, CMART Holdings, LLC has applied to the Town of Vinton, pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-2006 and the Town’s Undeveloped Right-of-Way Vacation Policy, to have Town Council vacate, abandon, and discontinue any interest the Town may have in the Alley; and WHEREAS, the Town does not claim any interest in the Alley, and it has not opened or developed the Alley; and WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the Alley serves no public purpose, that neither the Town nor the public has any interest in or need for the Alley, and that vacating, abandoning, and discontinuing the Alley will not impede or alter access for any property owners; and WHEREAS, Town Council has determined it is in the best interests of the Town to vacate, abandon, and discontinue any interest the Town may have in the Alley; and WHEREAS, the requirements of Virginia Code § 15.2-2006 have been met, this Ordinance has been properly noticed for a public hearing, and Vinton Town Council held the duly noticed public hearing on July 7, 2026; and 2 WHEREAS, Town Council finds that the Alley has no value to the Town or the public and, therefore, waives any right to compensation for the vacation; provided, however, CMART Holdings, LLC shall be responsible for all costs associated with processing this vacation request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Town Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, as follows: 1. The Town Council of the Town of Vinton vacates, abandons, and discontinues any right, title, and interest the Town may have in the 10’ platted but unopened and undeveloped alley, consisting of 1,150 square feet, that extends southerly from the northern boundary of NEW LOT 8A along its frontage on another 10’ alley a distance of 115.01 feet to the southern boundary of NEW LOT 8A along its frontage on East Cleveland Avenue, and that is labeled as the “10’ Alley To Be Vacated, 1,150 Sq. Ft.,” as shown on the “Alley Vacation, Resubdivision, and Combination Plat for CMART Holdings, LLC, Being the Resubdivision of Lots 8, 9, 10, Section 5, Vinton Land, Loan, and Building Co.,” dated June 26, 2023, prepared by Balzer & Associates, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Roanoke County on July 17, 2023, as Instrument No. 202305299. 2. The Town waives any demand for payment for the rights in the alley being vacated, abandoned, and discontinued pursuant to this Ordinance. 3. The Town Manager and Town Attorney, either of whom may act individually, are authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this Ordinance with the Clerk of Rockbridge County Circuit Court, where this Ordinance shall be recorded as deeds are recorded and indexed in the name of the Town of Vinton. 4. The Mayor and the Town Manager, either of whom may act individually, are authorized and directed to take such further actions as may reasonably be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of a quitclaim deed to CMART Holdings, LLC concerning the alley being vacated, abandoned, and discontinued in this Ordinance. 5. The recitals to this Ordinance are an integral part of this Ordinance and are incorporated into this Ordinance. 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. This Ordinance was adopted on motion made by Council Member ____________________ and seconded by Council Member ____________________, with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: 3 ___________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Megan Lawless, Town Clerk Consideration: -0- Assessed Value: N/A Tax Map Number: 060.16-08-29.00-0000 Title Insurance: None Jeremy E. Carroll (VSB #41331) Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC 310 First Street, Suite 1100 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Exempt from Grantor taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-811(C)(4) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. THIS QUITCLAIM DEED, is dated as of this ___ day of July, 2026, by and between the TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA, a municipality in the Commonwealth of Virginia (“Grantor”), and CMART HOLDINGS, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, having its principal address at 101 Albemarle Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24013 (“Grantee”). W I T N E S S E T H: That, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), cash in hand paid by Grantee unto Grantor, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor does hereby QUITCLAIM. RELEASE, and CONVEY unto Grantee any and all right, title, and interest the Grantor may have in and to the following described real estate: That certain tract of land described as the 10’ platted but unopened and undeveloped alley, consisting of 1,150 square feet, that extends southerly from the northern boundary of NEW LOT 8A along its frontage on another 10’ alley a distance of 115.01 feet to the southern boundary of NEW LOT 8A along its frontage on East Cleveland Avenue, and that is labeled as the “10’ Alley To Be Vacated, 1,150 Sq. Ft.,” as shown on the “Alley Vacation, Resubdivision, and Combination Plat for CMART Holdings, LLC, Being the Resubdivision of Lots 8, 9, 10, Section 5, Vinton Land, Loan, and Building Co.,” dated June 26, 2023, prepared by Balzer & Associates, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Roanoke County on July 17, 2023, as Instrument No. 202305299, which plat is attached hereto as Exhibit A. BEING the same alley that the Town Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia vacated by Ordinance No. 2026-___, adopted on July 7, 2026, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, as Instrument No. _____________________. THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to all easements, restrictions, and conditions of record or which would be revealed by a current field survey or careful inspection of the property. 2 WITNESS the following signatures and seals: GRANTOR: TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA _______________________________________ By: Richard W. Peters, Jr., Town Manager COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) to-wit COUNTY OF ROANOKE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of July, 2026, by Richard W. Peters, Jr., Town Manager of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, on behalf of said entity, Grantor. ____________________________________ Notary Public Registration Number: __________________________ Commission Expires: __________________________ EXHIBIT A PLAT