HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/15/2026 - Public Hearing
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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
311 South Pollard Street
Tuesday, September 15, 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 Joint Work Session with the Vinton
Planning Commission on September 1, 2026.
2. Consider a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 1,
2026.
F. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
1. Constitution Week Proclamation – Vice Mayor Mullins & Daughters of the
American Revolution
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
1. Consider the adoption of a Resolution requesting the General Assembly amend the
Charter of the Town of Vinton to remove and/or resolve inconsistent, outdated, and/or
unnecessary language, to clarify language regarding the Town Manager’s authority, and
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Laurie J. Mullins, Vice Mayor
Keith N. Liles, Council Member
Sabrina M. McCarty, Council Member
Michael W. Stovall, Council Member
Vinton Municipal Building
311 South Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 983-0607
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to incorporate other language requested by Town Council. – Cody Sexton, Deputy
Town Manager
J. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed amendments, transfers,
and additional appropriations to the Town of Vinton’s FY2026-2027 budget to
appropriate funding for projects and activities that were budgeted and appropriated in
the previous fiscal year in the total amount of $1,160,000 in the General Fund and the
Capital Fund. These previously funded projects include equipment purchases and
repairs, contractual services, and capital projects for the History Museum, water
infrastructure, and stormwater infrastructure.
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider the adoption of the Resolution as presented
2. Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed budget amendment to
appropriate $2,500,000 received from the General Obligation Bond and $1,150,000
from unappropriated fund balance in the Capital Fund for the Funding of the Vinton
War Memorial Renovation Project in the total amount of $3,650,000.
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider the adoption of the Resolution as presented
K. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
1. Public Works Committee – Jill Acker, Interim Director of Public Works
Administration
L. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
M. TOWN ATTORNEY
N. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS
O. COUNCIL AND MAYOR
P. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TOWN EVENTS:
October 6, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. - Regular Council Meeting – TOV Chamber
October 10, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. – Fall Festival – Downtown
October 12, 2026 – Town Offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day
October 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Community Development Committee Meeting – TOV Annex
October 26, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Finance
October 27, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – Trick or Treat Event- Downtown