AGENDA Wytheville Town Council

May 23,2016 7:00p.m.

Wytheville Municipal Building 150 East Monroe Street

Wytheville, Virginia 24382

A. INVOCATION- COUNCILMAN H. JUDSON LAMBERT

B. CALL TO ORDER-MAYOR TRENTON G. CREWE, JR.

C. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM-MAYOR TRENTON G. CREWE, JR.

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-COUNCILMAN THOMAS F. HUNDLEY

E. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 2016

2. Request of the Wythe County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence to conduct a 5K Glow Run on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 7:30p.m.

F. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Consider amending the Town of Wytheville Zoning Ordinance, Article VI-M - Residential District R-1M, Sections 6-2.7M and 6-9.8M, regarding changes to existing accessory structures and reconstructions being approved by the Zoning Administrator

G. CITIZENS' PERIOD

H. OLD BUSINESS-TOWN MANAGER C. WAYNE SUTHERLAND, JR.

I. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Budget and Finance

a. Overview of Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget to be presented on first reading

b. Delinquent real estate taxes recovered

2. Public Works

a. Request to conduct the Third Annual Road Market Sale

b. Traffic study on Main and Monroe Streets at 11th Street

J. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS

1. Ordinance No. 1308, the Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2016-17, on first reading

2. Ordinance No. 1309, an ordinance amending and reenacting Ordinance No. 640, generally known as the Zoning Ordinance, Article VI-M -Residential District R-1M, Sections 6-2.7M and 6-9.8M, on first reading

K. APPOINTMENTS

1. Appointment or reappointment of a member to the Building Code Appeals Board to fill the expiring term of Mr. Kevin Varney (term expires 7/26/16)

L. ADJOURNMENT

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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA INFORMATION

Meeting Date: Monday, May 23, 2016

Item Name: Consent Agenda

Item Number: E-2

Subject: 5K Run Request- Wythe County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence

SUMMARY:

Please find enclosed a request from the Wythe County Public Schools Foundation for

Excellence to hold a 5K Glow Run on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. This

request has been reviewed and approved by Chief of Police Rick Arnold.

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TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE 5K RUN/PARADE/MARCH/OTHER EVENT APPLICATION

Date._~5""::i/~~5"~1~1~h~. ~~~· -==::.---­&o OAYS·PRIOR TO EVENT

A. Application to conduct a 5K Run/Parade/March/Other Event is hereby made by:

ORGANIZATION NAME WC e> t:au nda:bOYJ ftx_ fXCe ( kt(e.. CONTACT PERSON ,tb..tdr a. Lu caS . AooRess _ e.o, e (JX 75, s: VVytbe:kl., ~e va CONTACT NUMBER 2 2 '$ -5 Lf I/ NAMe oF eveNT ta /tJ w Bu.n .

B. This event is being requested to be conducted on:

MONTH ~u...S± . , DAY {3 -ftrt , YEAR 2-0 I ~ STARTTIM; 0 :.30tm. r ... ENDTIME . q :3Q f1 ll1 .

C. v/ Yes, the organization WILL provide adult volunteers to help with this evall

_No. the organiZation WILL NOT provide adult volunteers to help wiih this evant.

D. Please select a route from one of the five (5) pre-approved romes listed befow. If ihere is another route your organization would l!l<a to use, please setact number six (6) and describe the route in detail. Wa cannot guarantee that the chosan routa 1,\Jil\ be approvad.

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5K Ru3il "WCC" Road·a (Begin at the Wythevme Community Collage property, proceed on East Main Street, tum right on 11m Street, tum right on Peppers Ferry Road, tum right on Community Boulevard, and return to the starlline at the College.) (Permission will, also, be needed from WCC.)

5K Run "Chall!tauqua" R~ (Begin In front of the Fourth Street Civic Cen~er on Fourth Streat, tum right on Spring Street, tum right on 111h Street, tum right on Withers Road (tums into Calhoun Street), tum right on R9ilroad Avenue, tum right on 2Qitl Streat, tum right on Spring Street, tum right on Fourth Street, and return to the Fourth Street Civic Center.)

5K Run "SpoQ3er" Route (Begin at Spiller School msrquee sign on Tazewell Street, tum right on Ridge Road, tum left on Fisher Road, tum right on Mountain V\ew Drive, tum right on North 17111 Street, go through the Loretto subdivision, tum right on Peppers Ferry Road, tum feft on 11th Street, tum rlght on Withers Road, tum right on Church Street. continue across Main Street to Tazewell Street, cross Monroa Street, continue on Tazewell Street, and flnish in front of Splller School marquee sign.)

·--. • : .... .;J • • _: ·::.,~: ._.:!!..:. '~ Smallesi Church on Nye Road, : ... .. : •. !'! " " ~ ::; .. ~;ng Road, iurn right on Lover's lane, tum right on Nye Road, run past .... .. ._ ~ - ... · a: , ~ - - --· .~.::-::!:-::tum to \Nylheville's Smallest Church.)

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D 5. Parade Route (Begin at Super Dollar/Family Dollar at the comer of Main and 12111 Street, proceed east on Main Street, tum left on First Street, tum tefl on Monroe Street and right into the Town Municipal Building Parking Lot.)

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The Wytheville Police Department has reviewad this request and would recommend the following r-egarding tha application:

[J2f Approva tha Application

0 Deny the Application /J J O Approve with the following modifications: ~J'd. _

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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA INFORMATION

Meeting Date: Monday, May 23, 2016

Item Name: Public Hearing

Item Number: F-1

Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendment

SUMMARY:

A public hearing has been scheduled to consider amending the Town of Wytheville

Zoning Ordinance, Article VI-M - Residential District R-1 M, Sections 6-2.7M and 6-

9.8M, regarding changes to existing accessory structures and reconstructions being

approved by the Zoning Administrator. Please find enclosed the recommendation from

the Planning Commission. Action on these amendments will be taken later in the

meeting in the form of an ordinance.

Request:

WYTHEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL

Recommendation from the Planning Commission concerning amending the Town of Wytheville Zoning Ordinance, Article VI-M- Residential District R-1M, Sections 6-2.7M and 6-9.8M, regarding changes to existing accessory structures and reconstructions being approved by the Zoning Administrator.

Attendees at Planning Commission Meeting Regarding this Request:

Proponents- of the Request:

None

Opponents of the Request:

None

Recommendation to Town Council:

After reviewing the proposed revisions to the Town of Wytheville Zoning Ordinance and noting that these revisions are housekeeping in nature, and since there were no citizens attending the public hearing, it would be the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Wytheville Zoning Ordinance, Article VI-M - Residential District R-1 M, Sections 6-2.7M and 6-9.8M, regarding changes to existing accessory structures and reconstructions being approved by the Zoning Administrator.

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Staff Report

Background

Revisions to the R-1M Residential Zoning District

In April 2015, the provisions for the formation of a Board of Architectural Review in the B-2 DT Business Zoning District were removed, and the Board of Architectural Review was dissolved. However, in the R-1 M Residential Zoning District, there were provisions for the replacement of properties that were destroyed or damaged by a catastrophic event, if the Board of Architectural Review concurred that the replacements were in keeping with the original in terms of size, shape, architectural details, materials, etc. Since the Board has been dissolved, these provisions need to be modified so that the Zoning Administrator has the authority to approve replacements under these provisions of the ordinance.

Discussion

The initial intent of the R-1 M Residential (Modified) Zoning District was to provide the protections of a single family neighborhood to this historic area. Many of the properties in this zoning district are listed as contributing structures to the National Register of Historic Districts. However, many of these structures did not comply with the provisions of the R· 1 Residential Zoning District in terms of lot size, setbacks, etc. In fact, you can find at least one case where the structure has a porch that extends over the right of way. If, for instance, a house was destroyed by fire, the setbacks would need to be as delineated in the ordinance, and rebuilding the house in its original configuration would not be permitted. Therefore, provisions were inserted to allow the rebuilding of nonconforming structures with the concurrence of the Board of Architectural Review that the replacement structure accurately matched the original. In the copy showing the proposed wording, you see that the Zoning Administrator is now charged with that duty.

Because these revisions are housekeeping in nature, Town staff would recommend the adoption of these proposed revisions into the Zoning Ordinance.

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rental purposes following the special exception permit process and as

described in Section XVI, General Provisions, of this Zoning Ordinance if the

proposed dwellings meet the criteria established herein.

Existing accessory structures to be utilized as dwellings or rental property

shall conform to the following criteria:

1. Revisions or changes in exterior appearance shall be reviewed and

approved by the 8oafd of AFGhitestl:u=al Revjew Zoning Administrator

and determined to be in character with the property and the

surrounding neighborhood.

2. On-site parking shall be provided as required herein.

3. Building and fire codes shall be met as determined by the building

inspector and fire marshal.

Off-street parking as required by this ordinance.

Home Occupations -Internet Based as defined herein.83

AREA REGULATIONS

For residential lots containing or intended to contain a single-family dwelling.

The minimum Jot area shall be ten thousand (1 0,000) square feet.

SETBACK REGULATIONS

In the R-1 M Residential District, no building shall be erected, reconstructed

or altered nearer to the street line on which it faces than the average setback

observed by the buildings on the same side of the street and fronting

thereon, but in no case less than twenty (20) feet. The setback

measurements within the same block shall be determined from the street line

to the front wall of the building, provided there is no front porch, or if the front

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feet high shall be erected in any rear yard. For the purposes of this section, a

side yard will be deemed to extend to the rearmost portion of the main

structure or dwelling. Also, the term "solid" shall mean that when the fence is

viewed perpendicular to its length from one side, no break or opening may

be seen. The percentage of solidity must be uniform along the length of the

fence. Fences shall not obscure sight lines on the right of way. Fences shall

be set back from the right of way line or terminated so that sight lines are not

obstructed. 52

If an existing dwelling or accessory structure is nonconforming due to lot

size, rear, side, or front yard dimensions, floor area of the dwelling, occupied

ground area of the dwelling, size, area, or distance from the property line of

an accessory structure, and if the dwelling, structure or accessory structure is

destroyed by flood, fire, or act of God to 75 percent or more of its value, and

if this building or accessory structure is determined to be a "certified historic

structure,"55 the existing building or accessory structure may be rebuilt to its

original size and configuration providing that the original architectural

appearance and character is replicated in the reconstruction. The 8oaFd of

Architectural Ro\4ow Zoning Administrator shall review and approve

proposed reconstructions prior to the issuance of a building permit. (Owners

ef properties shall ha\'O on file with tho To•Nn photographs ami dimensional

data so that reasonable replication may be established.) The 8oaFd of

l\rohitestural Rovio•t~ Zoning Administrator will require that the architectural

drawings be submitted providing proof of conformance with the original

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design. The conformance shall be confined to the exterior of the proposed

reconstruction.

A single-family dwelling unit is permitted to have one roomer residing in the

dwelling unit for compensation to the owner or principle resident(s). The

roomer may be unrelated, but the accommodations for the roomer shall

include only sleeping and bathing rooms and shall not include separate living

and kitchen spaces. One additional off-street parking space shall be

provided for the roomer. For the purposes of this section, a husband and

wife shall be considered one roomer.

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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA INFORMATION

Meeting Date: Monday, May 23, 2016

Item Name: Committee Reports

Item Number: 1~1

Subject: Budget and Finance

SUMMARY:

The Budget and Finance Committee will report on the following matters:

a. Overview of Fiscal Year 2016~17 Budget to be presented on first reading

b. Delinquent real estate taxes recovered

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

MAY 23,2016

1. Later this evening, the Council will consider, on the first of three readings, the

adoption of the budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17. This year's budget is

$28,578,000, which consists of slightly over $22 million in the General Fund with

the remaining $6 million in the Water/Sewer Fund. The proposed budget is

approximately $4 million larger than the current budget and reflects a number of

large capital outlay projects that were discussed at the last Council meeting.

Fortunately, there are approximately $4 million in grant funds that will be used

toward these projects. The budget does not propose or reflect any changes to

real estate or personal property taxes or any other user fees. Real estate taxes

will be maintained at $0.16 per $100 valuation and $0.28 per $100 valuation for

personal property taxes. The budget, as proposed, contains all funding needed

for personnel expenses and general operations. The budget includes a two

percent pay increase for employees, as well as a modest increase in the salary

of Council. The salary for serving on Town Council has not changed since 2008.

The total budget increase for the salary of the Mayor goes from $7,000 to $9,000,

the Vice-Mayor from $6,000 to $8,500 and the salary of Council members from

$6,000 to $7,200. All of the increases combined total $8,100. Later in the

evening, when the budget is considered on the first reading, it would be the

recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee that it be approved on

first reading. We would like to note that the budget will be considered again at

our meeting on June 13, 2016, at which time there will, also, be a public hearing.

The final adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 27, 2016. It should be

noted, that the budget, as proposed, can be amended at any time before its final

adoption.

2. Last week, Wythe County conducted a sale of real estate property that had

delinquent taxes. There were four properties within the town's corporate limits

that sold for delinquent taxes. The four properties owed the Town approximately

$21,500 in delinquent taxes. When the auction occurs, both County and Town

delinquent taxes are deducted from the proceeds submitted to the owner. The

Town collected approximately $13,200 of these delinquent taxes. Three of the

four properties brought sufficient funds to pay off the delinquent tax amount,

while one property was sold at such a low amount that no taxes were generated.

In any event, we appreciate the effort of Town Treasurer Michael Stephens in

collecting these delinquent taxes.

Jacqueline K. King

William B. Weisiger

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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA INFORMATION

Meeting Date: Monday, May 23, 2016

Item Name: Committee Reports

Item Number: 1-2

Subject: Public Works

SUMMARY:

The Public Works Committee will report on the following matters:

a. Request to conduct the Third Annual Road Market Sale

b. Traffic study on Main and Monroe Streets at 11th Street

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

MAY 23,2016

1. The Department of Museums is working with the Department of Tourism, the

Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce and Wythe County to coordinate

the Third Annual Road Market Sale sponsored by the Route 21 Market Group. The

goal of the three day event, which will take place on July 29, 30 and 31, is to have

yard sales and sidewalk sales taking place along Route 21 starting in Harmony,

North Carolina, and ending here in Wytheville, Virginia. Publicity is designed to

encourage shoppers to travel the entire 100 miles and stop along the way to spend

time and money in each community. In Wythe County, we anticipate that, once

again, there will be a good response from businesses and residents located on

Route 21 from Speedwell through Wytheville.

To enable town residents and businesses to fully participate in this three day event,

we feel that two actions are appropriate. The first action would be to relax the

regulations pertaining to yard sales to allow them to be held for that three day

period. The sales will begin at the Route 21 entrance corridor, continue along Main

Street, turn left at Tazewell Street and continue on to the E. Lee Trinkle Regional

Visitors Center. The second action would be to allow downtown businesses,

between 12th Street and 11th Street, to hold sidewalk sales during this same period

of time. We want to support the efforts to increase the tourism on the Route 21

corridor and would recommend that the two actions, as described above, be

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approved.

2. Several months ago, the Town employed Anderson & Associates, Incorporated to

conduct a traffic study on the signals and lane markings on Main and Monroe

Streets with their intersections at 11th Street. The objective of the traffic analysis

was to identify improvements which could be made to the roadway geometry and

traffic signal phasing to improve functionality of the two intersections. One of the

topics that was of particular concern was the volume of traffic that was backlogged

on 11th Street between Main and Monroe Streets, as well as traffic safety on the

westbound lanes of Main Street at the 11th Street intersection. We have now

received the report from Anderson & Associates, Incorporated, and we are now in a

position to assess the information that they have provided and to look at the

improvements that they have suggested. Generally speaking, the recommendations

from the engineers include revisions to certain areas of curb and gutter, as well as

coordinating the traffic signals at both intersections. Also, a suggestion was made in

the report to close Goodwin Lane, at Main Street, to eliminate this signalized

roadway.ln any event, we will continue to study the recommendations that we have

received and, hopefully, by the next Council meeting, we will be in a position to

make some recommendations.

H. Judson Lambert

Thomas F. Hundley

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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL

Meeting Date: Monday, May 23, 2016

Item Name: Ordinances/Resolutions

Item Number: J-1

Subject: Ordinance No. 1308

SUMMARY:

As reported by the Budget and Finance Committee, Ordinance No. 1308, the Budget

Ordinance, is being considered on first reading. The public hearing and second reading

will be held at the June 13 meeting, with third and final reading being held at the June

27 meeting. The Budget Ordinance can be amended during any of the three readings.

ORDINANCE N0.1308

At a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Wytheville, Virginia, held

in the Council Chambers on the 23rd day of May 2016, at 7:00 P.M.

Present:

Absent:

Ordinance No. 1308 concerning the budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017.

AN ORDINANCE setting the tax rate of $0.16 per $100 valuation of Real Estate, $0.28 p~r $100 valuation of Machinery and Tools, and $0.28 per $100 valuation of Personal Property, excluding household goods and personal effects and including the property separately classified by Sections 58.1-3200 and 58.1-3503 of the Code of Virginia, the Personal Property Tax Relief Act as authorized by Section 58.1-3523 of the Code of Virginia in the amount of fifty-five and seventy one hundredths per centum (55.70%), and a Bank Franchise Tax as authorized by Section 58.1-1209 of the Code of Virginia in the amount of eighty per centum (80%) of the State rate of taxation for each one hundred dollars ($100) of net capital of banks located in the Town. For such banks which have offices outside the corporate limits of the Town, the tax is to be apportioned as provided in Section 58.1-1211 of the Code of Virginia. The total rates as shown are for municipal purposes.

The funds as indicated are appropriated for the administration and operation of several departments in the Town of Wytheville for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. Be it ordained by the Council of the Town of Wytheville that the amounts, as listed herein, be appropriated from the estimate of revenues and funds on hand for the fiscal year.

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TOWN OF WYTHEVIU£ • GENERAl. FUND APPROI'RIATIONS •

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016·2017

2111~16 IUOC;E!

tOWN COUNCIL $1 122.315 OWNCURIC $24675

c:ot.IMISSION MIMIIIIS " ... 300 fOWNMAN.o\Q(JI $153501 ASSIST.o\Nf tOWN M.o\NAQ(R $127.270 ~SliiVICU $II 030 INDEPENDENT AUOITO.S ~DOD

TOWN Tllf.o\SUA£R'S OFF1c:E s:zo .. u AUTOMOnVE POOL $235,170 fHCiiNEEIIIHQ l)(pAJIIMENT $3 627.552 HUMAN IIESOUIICES $1360U COMI'\/TfR OPERA nONS $266.695 PLANNING .o\ND COMMUNIIY DEVELOI'MINT so CUIIIC Of COUII'I $2.000 I'OUCI DIPMTMENT $2.A79 .us Filii DEPARTMENT $492.215 INSPICTION·IIUILDINQS $102.170 ~AL CONTIIO\ $65.635

iNiuc: TAANSIT $27416 PUIUCWQII1(S ADMINIS. $76,115 M.o\INTENANc:E OF smm $954970 DOWNTOWN MAIN· CDIQ $610000

SHOW ANO ICE RIMOYAL SIIU20 ilv.FFIC SIGNS AND SIQN.o\LS $523,490 STIIEET CONSlliUCTlON $636640 !mEn AND .CAD CUANINQ $41 750 lllmJSl COUICIION $147100 ~NOFIU. $115.470 WEED ~L • MOWINQ $161645 QINI_,.L I'IIOPEIIhl5 $165,345 TOWNH.o\U $2115.005 14111 !mEET OVIC <:INTER $11.11111 PARKSISI'OIIIS COMPIIX15 $79 995 CONf(JI(NCI AND COMMUNITY CINTIR $541715 IMIRQENCY SliiVIQS ILOQ. $63.750 ANIMAL SIIRIU $5.050 E ut TIIINXU V1STOI CENTER $77 610 MEmNQ CENTER $493,406 COMMUNITY ACTIVml5 • REIMIURSfMENT $17 Z25 lAX IIEUif FOR ELO£RLY $9000 FITNESSINSniUCTION $74110 RECREATION .o\DMINISTIIATION 14112 555 COMMUNITY I'IIOQ_,.MS 199 7'10 OUTDOOR SWIMMINQ POOL 154,600 .o\TIIUIIC I'IIOQRAM$ $123.0S5 NEW COMMUNITY JIIIOG_,.MS $1<1,550

INDOOR SWIMMINQ POOL $266UO YOUIHIIUN CENTER $136,478 11TNI5S CINTIR $150 130 IITfORUFE $64630 CEMETERIES $2112.610 MUWMS $235.660 HEIIITAQE EDUC.o\TJON I'IIOQ. SIIU90 HOMESlfAD MUSEUM $55.105 IOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S967.SOD JOINT IDA $164.115 CHAMIEII Of COMMlRa $136.2311 MAIN SlREET~M so HOIIhCUUUIIE $115.945 DEIT11ET1RIMENT $92U75

TOTAL QENIRAL RJNO $11.132.600

201~16 INCI!!ASE I'IIOPOSID (DfCIIlASI}

$1.275.100 $153,315

$2.U,815 $1140 $10,41111 ($3,m

$15.U35 SI.JJ.t $127 335 $65

$11 030 so ~000 so

$213 5ol6 $9121 $235 700 $530

SU15,7t0 ($211.7721

SI35,7.U ($3401

U02.3«1 $35.645

$115.140 $135.140

$2.0011 so $2.49 .. 13 $14,971

$551900 $61,615 $79 717 ($22.453

$62.130 ($3 505

630.440 63024

$10.635 $4.250 SU1060 C$73 910l

$40A1500 $1.361500

$11U75 $55 $500 I'IQ C$22.620 $556.~ ($60.400 $41.110 $130

$239 280 $91 410

$904'10 ($25.000

$211.090 $6<1.445

S209.AIO SM,I35 $209155 $4150

$11,000 ($7.10111 $64535 $4140

$553910 $5125 $44750 ($19.000l

$2.100 ($2.9501 $79025 $1145

$456,52.5 I$36,U1 117.225 so $10500 $1,500

$97 535 $22,725 $475,110 $72.625 $105,260 $5.490 1101145 $47.245 $125.005 $1.950

so ($14,550)

$2592'10 - ($7,590)

$130640 t$5.tll $2 .. 695

"' 565 $86,600 $1,970

$2.20.175 $11,195 $211415 ($2.245)

Sl23.2ol5 $4.255 $56,490 $615

''" 625 ($470,175}

$209 205 $45,090

Sl17.l50 ($11.110)

$51,125 $5112.5 $l.U,595 $21650 $973,275 $45.000

$22.260.000 $3427.400

TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE REVENUE SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENTS

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017

REVENUE BY DEPARTMENT 2015-2016 2016-2017 BUDGET PROPOSED

1. REAl ESTATE TAXES $1,225,000 $1,231,000 1. PUBLIC SERVICES TAXES $50,000 $55,000 1. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES $163,500 $176,500 1. MOBILE HOME TAXES $1,700 $2,000 1. MACHINERY AND TOOL TAXES $105,000 $90,000 1. PENALTY AND INTEREST $12,000 !12,000 2. STATE SALES TAX $500,000 $500,000 2. CONSUMER UTILITY TAX $235,000 1235,000 2. FRANCHISE LICENSE TAX $13,000 $13,000 2. MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES $125,000 100,000 2. BANK STOCK TAX $300,000 300,000 2. TOBACCOTAX $300,000 235,000 2. lODGING TAX $1,225,000 $1,229,000 2. MEAlS TAX $2,776,000 $2,776,000 2. REFUSE DECALS/TAGS $75,000 $80,000 2. CONSUMPTION TAX $52,000 $52,000 2. BUSINESS LICENSES $1,100,000 $1,200,000 3. PERMITS $67,600 $67,600 4. FINES $105,000 $125,000 5. INTEREST ON INVESTMENT $259,600 $282,000 5. USE OR PROPERTY $28,400 $28,400 5. SALE OF MATERIALS $6,600 $6,600 6. FIRE SERVICES $26,000 $26,000 6. REIMBURSED COST $312,345 $396,680 6. ANIMAl CONTROL $600 $100 6. STREET ASSESSMENTS $1,225 $725 6. MOWING/REFUSE ASSESSMENTS $11,500 $12,700 6. RECREATION FEES $919,455 $906,955 6. MUSEUMS FEES $63,550 $64,250 6. MEETING CENTER $165,100 $160,100 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $1,500 $1,500 7. MISCELLANEOUS $211,230 $204,480 7. INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER $2,435,072 $5,425,769 8.lOANS $0 $0 8. NON CATEGORICAL AID $541,000 $543,500 8. CATEGORICAL AID $5,396,623 $5,691,641 9. SALE OF PROPERTY $22,000 J29,500

TOTAl GENERAl FUND $18 832 600 $22.260,000

INCREASE (DECREASE)

$6,000 $5,000

$13,000 $300

G15,000) $0 $0 _iO $0

($25,000) $0

($65,000) $4,000

iO $5,000

$0 $100,000

$0 $20,000 $22,400

$0 $0 $0

$84,335 ($500) ($500)

$1,200 ($12,500)

$700 ($5,000)

so ($6,750)

$2,990,697 $0

$2,500 $295,018

$7,500 $3427 400

TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE *WATER/SEWER FUND APPROPRIATIONS*

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 - 2017

DEPARTMENT 2015-2016 2016-2017

BUDGET PROPOSED

1. WATER/WASTEWATER ADMINIS. $1,600,855 $1,381,060

2. WATER TREATMENT PLANT $902,425 $952,395

2. WASTEWATER TREAT PLANT $1,211,965 $1,240,105

3. WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE $567,255 $660,785

3. WASTEWATER SYSTEM MAINT. $46,980 $38,745

3. WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT $92,305 $75,115

4. WATER CONSTRUCTION $75,800 $73,890

4. WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION $15,365 $14,130

4. WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITIES $935,225 $620,550

5. DEBT RETIREMENT $1,226,225 $1,261,225

TOTAL WATER & SEWER FUND $6,674,400 $6,318,000

INCREASE

(DECREASE)

($219,795)

$49,970

$28,140

$93,530

($8,235)

($17,190)

($1,910)

($1,235)

($314,675)

$35,000

($356,400)

TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE WATER AND SEWER REVENUES BY DEPARTMENT

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 - 2017

DEPARTMENT 2015-2016 2016-2017 BUDGET PROPOSED

1. GRANTS, LOANS & CONTRIBUTIONS $575,900 $182,000

2. REVENUE FROM WATER SERVICES $3,275,000 $3,300,000

2. WATER CONNECTIONS $30,000 $30,000

2. MISCELLANEOUS WATER CHARGES $11,000 $11,000

5. REVENUE FROM SEWER SERVICES $2,690,000 $2,700,000

5.- SEWER CONNECTIONS $15,000 $15,000

5. MISCELLANEOUS SEWER SERVICES $30,000 $30,000

6. PENALTY /INTEREST $47,500 $50,000

TOTAL $6,674,400 $6,318,000

INCREASE (DECREASE)

($393,900)

$25000

$0

$0

$10,000

$0

$0

$2,500

($356,400)

TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE WALL OF HONOR FUND

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017

DEPARTMENT 2015-2016 2016-2017

BUDGET PROPOSED

*APPROPRIATIONS*

MONUMENT $2,000 $2,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $2,000 $2,000

"REVENUES*

DONATION/INTEREST $2,000 $2,000

TOTAL REVENUES $2,000 $2,000

INCREASE

(DECREASE)

$0

$0

$0

$0

TOWN OF WYTHEVILLE OPEB FUND

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017

DEPARTMENT 2015-2016 2016-2017

BUDGET PROPOSED

*APPROPRIATIONS*

MEDICAL INSURANCE $24,000 $24,000

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $24,000 $24,000

*REVENUES*

CONTRIBUTIONS/INTEREST $24,000 $24,000

TOTAL REVENUES $24,000 $24,000

INCREASE

(DECREASE)

$0

$0

$0

$0

WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL

Meeting Date: Monday, May 23, 2016

Item Name: Ordinances/Resolutions

Item Number: J-2

Subject: Ordinance No. 1309

SUMMARY:

Please find enclosed Ordinance No. 1309, an ordinance amending and reenacting

Ordinance No. 640, generally known as the Zoning Ordinance, Article VI-M -

Residential District R-1 M, Section 6-2.7M and 6-9.8M. This is the ordinance that was

the subject of the public hearing held earlier in the meeting. This ordinance is before the

Council on first reading.

ORDINANCE NO. 1309

At a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Wytheville, Virginia, held

in the Council Chambers on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

Present:

Absent:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 640, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO AMEND AND REENACT ARTICLE VI-M· RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-1M,

SECTIONS 6-2. 7M AND SECTION 6-9.8M

BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Wytheville, Virginia, that Ordinance

No. 640, generally known as the Zoning Ordinance, be amended and reenacted so as to

include revisions to Article VI-M- Residential District R-1M, Section 6-2.7M and Section

6-9.8M as follows:

ARTICLE VI-M .. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-1 M

SECTION 6-2M USE REGULATIONS

Section 6-2. 7M

Existing "accessory structures" or existing fully contained dwelling units on the same

lot as a single-family dwelling may be utilized as dwellings for rental purposes

following the special exception permit process and as described in Section XVI,

General Provisions, of this Zoning Ordinance if the proposed dwellings meet the

criteria established herein.

Existing accessory structures to be utilized as dwellings or rental property shall

conform to the following criteria:

1. Revisions or changes in exterior appearance shall be reviewed and

approved by the Zoning Administrator and determined to be in

character with the property and the surrounding neighborhood.

2. On-site parking shall be provided as required herein.

3. Building and fire codes shall be met as determined by the building

inspector and fire marshal.

SECTION 6-9M SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENCES

Section 6-9.8M

If an existing dwelling or accessory structure is nonconforming due to lot size, rear,

side, or front yard dimensions, floor area of the dwelling, occupied ground area of

the dwelling, size, area, or distance from the property line of an accessory

structure, and if the dwelling, structure or accessory structure is destroyed by flood,

fire, or act of God to 75 percent or more of its value, and if this building or accessory

structure is determined to be a "certified historic structure," the existing building or

accessory structure may be rebuilt to its original size and configuration providing

that the original architectural appearance and character is replicated in the

reconstruction. The Zoning Administrator shall review and approve proposed

reconstructions prior to the issuance of a building permit. The Zoning Administrator

will require that the architectural drawings be submitted providing proof of

conformance with the original design. The conformance shall be confined to the

exterior of the proposed reconstruction.

WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL

Meeting Date: Monday, May 23, 2016

Item Name: Appointments

Item Number: K-1

Subject: Building Code Appeals Board

SUMMARY:

The term of Mr. Kevin Varney to the Building Code Appeals Board expires July 26,

2016. Mr. Varney is eligible for reappointment, and he has indicated a willingness to

serve again, if reappointed. This appointment or reappointment is for a five year term,

which would expire July 26, 2021.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016, AT 7:00 P.M.

Members present: Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, H. Judson Lambert, Thomas

F. Hundley, William B. Weisiger Others present: Town Manager C. Wayne Sutherland, Jr., Town Clerk Sharon G. Corvin,

Joseph E. Hand, Jr., WYVE-AM/WXBX-FM/WLOY-AM, Police Officer Brandon Smith

RE: CALL TO ORDER, QUORUM, PLEDGE Mayor Crewe called the meeting to order and established that a quorum of Council members was present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Weisiger. RE: CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Crewe presented the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2016. He inquired of the Council if there is a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented or somehow be amended. A motion was made by Councilman Hundley and seconded by Councilman Lambert to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2016, as presented. Mayor Crewe inquired if there is any discussion on the motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented. There being none, the motion was approved with the following voting results: For: Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, H. Judson Lambert, Thomas F. Hundley. Against: None. Abstention: William B. Weisiger. RE: CITIZENS’ PERIOD Mayor Crewe advised the next agenda item is Citizens’ Period. He noted that no one had indicated on the sign in sheet that they wished to address the Council, but if Mr. Joseph Hand, Jr. wished to address the Council, he could do so at this time. Mayor Crewe commented that Mr. Hand did not indicate on the sign in sheet that he wished to address the Council. He explained that if anyone arrives later in the meeting who wished to address the Council, he will reserve the right to revisit Citizens’ Period. There being no one to address the Council during Citizens’ Period, Mayor Crewe proceeded with the agenda. RE: OLD BUSINESS Under Old Business, Town Manager Sutherland reported the following: 1. The Council Work Session will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 7:00 a.m. 2. The Wytheville Recreation Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 5:30

p.m., at the Wytheville Community Center. 3. The Wytheville Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.,

in the Council Chambers. 4. The New River Regional Water Authority will meet on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 9:30

a.m., in the Council Chambers. 5. The Council Personnel Committee will meet on Friday, May 20, 2016, at 8:15 a.m. He

noted that this will be Councilman Weisiger’s and Councilman Lambert’s last meeting before the change of Council members. Councilman Weisiger remarked that both he and Councilman Lambert need to remember to attend the meeting. Councilman Hundley inquired if he and Vice-Mayor King start their turn in June. Town Manager Sutherland stated that is correct.

6. Town Manager Sutherland advised that at the last Council meeting, the Council approved

tax write offs which Town Treasurer Stephens had requested. Town Manager Sutherland explained that Town Treasurer Stephens noted that once the action was taken, he realized he had made a typographical error. Town Manager Sutherland noted that the request should have stated “2010 Personal Property/Mobile Homes” instead of “2009 Personal Property/Mobile Homes.” Town Manager Sutherland advised that Town Treasurer Stephens is requesting the Council’s action noting that they agree with writing off the 2010 Personal Property/Mobile Home taxes. Mayor Crewe inquired of Town Manager Sutherland if the dollar amount the Council was given was correct. Town Manager Sutherland stated that is correct, and that only the year was incorrect. A motion was made

by Councilman Hundley and seconded by Councilman Lambert to approve the Town Treasurer to write off the 2010 tax write offs of $1,361.29 for Personal Property/Mobile Home taxes rather than the erroneous year of 2009 requested at the April 25, 2016, Town Council meeting. Mayor Crewe inquired if there is any discussion on the motion. There being none, the motion was approved with the following voting in favor and there being no opposition: For: Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, H. Judson Lambert, Thomas F. Hundley, William B. Weisiger. Against: None.

7. Town Manager Sutherland advised that another topic the Council discussed, likewise, at

the last Council meeting, was the Run for the Wall Inaugural Wytheville Wind Down event that will need action taken by the Council. He noted that the first action needed is the waiver of fees for the use of the shelter at McWane Pool, and the second action needed is to allow the motorcycles to park single file on the track that evening. He inquired of Mayor Crewe if there was a third action that needed to be taken. Mayor Crewe advised that he was thinking there were only two items needing the Council’s action in regard to this event. He commented that it was discussed for the Town to waive the fees or to be a sponsor of the event and to allow the motorcyclists to park on the track so to not impede walkers on the track. Mayor Crewe stated that he thinks Town Manager Sutherland is correct, and that the requests were to allow the event to occur without fees and to allow the park to be partially blocked with a path in the park. Town Manager Sutherland inquired of the Council if there could be an action to approve these two items. Mayor Crewe commented that he should probably abstain since he is part of the Run for the Wall group, but he will entertain a motion that the Council approve the waiver of fees for the Inaugural Wytheville Wind Down event on May 30, 2016. A motion was made by Councilman Hundley and seconded by Vice-Mayor King to approve waiving the fees on May 30, 2016, for the use of the McWane Pool Shelter for the Town sponsored Inaugural Wytheville Wind Down event for Run for the Wall, and, also, approve the use of the Withers Park walking track being used by the motorcyclists to park single file for this event. Mayor Crewe inquired if there is any further discussion on the motion. There being none, the motion was approved with the following voting results: For: Jacqueline K. King, H. Judson Lambert, Thomas F. Hundley, William B. Weisiger. Against: None. Abstention: Trenton G. Crewe, Jr.

8. Mayor Crewe advised that the next meeting of the Council should be on May 23, 2016. He

noted that May 30, 2016, would be the fifth Monday of the month. He inquired of the Council if this year is Wythe County’s turn to host the Joint Governing Bodies meetings. Vice-Mayor King commented that she thinks it is the County’s turn. Mayor Crewe inquired if anyone has stated anything about canceling the fifth Monday meeting. Town Manager Sutherland inquired of Mayor Crewe if he would like for him to ask County Administrator Dalton if the County would like to cancel the fifth Monday meeting in May. Mayor Crewe remarked that it would be Memorial Day, and he did not think there would be a big crowd attending. Mayor Crewe stated the Council can speak for themselves, but the way he is reading them is that they would concur with canceling the May 30, 2016, Joint Governing Bodies meeting.

RE: BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Weisiger, reporting for the Budget and Finance Committee, stated the budget for Fiscal Year 2016–17 is underway, and it appears that it will be slightly over $28.5 million. He explained that as usual, the budget contains funding for general operations, as well as expenses associated with personnel. Councilman Weisiger noted that similar to prior years, there are a number of capital outlay items such as the purchase of equipment included in the budget. He remarked that this year, there are a number of very large capital improvement projects that are proposed to be funded. Councilman Weisiger advised that the largest project will be improvements in the downtown area, which will cost approximately $3.9 million. He stated another significant construction project scheduled for this next year is the improvements on East Main Street between Cassell Road and the interstate. Councilman Weisiger commented that this project will cost approximately $2.7 million. He noted that, attached, please find a general synopsis of some of the large outlays that are proposed. Councilman Weisiger expressed that, fortunately, there are a number of grant funds that will be used in this year’s budget to accomplish some of these larger projects. He advised that there are no personal property or real estate property tax increases included in the budget nor is there any increase in user fees proposed for this budget year. Councilman Weisiger stated that the budget will be considered by the Council, for the first time, at the May 23, 2016, meeting of Town Council. He noted that the public hearing and the second reading of the budget will be held on June 13, 2016. Councilman Weisiger remarked that the adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 27, 2016. He advised that as required by law, the Town will be publishing a synopsis of the budget in the very near future.

Councilman Weisiger, also, reported that several years ago, the Council adopted a dress policy for all appointed Committees, Commissions and Boards but did not impose those same standards on members of Town Council. He commented that, likewise, the Council thinks that it is very important that members of Council present a professional appearance when acting on behalf of the Town. Councilman Weisiger explained that, as such, the Budget and Finance Committee would propose that the current policy be amended to read as follows: The Town Council and all appointees to the Town’s various committees, commissions and boards shall illustrate the pride of the Town and dress appropriately for meetings. Business attire standards shall govern. Shorts, sweatpants, blue jeans, baseball caps, tennis shoes and other casual dress shall not be considered appropriate attire for attendance at meetings. Councilman Weisiger advised that it would be the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee that this policy be adopted and become effective immediately. A motion was made by Councilman Weisiger and seconded by Vice-Mayor King to approve the Town’s revised dress code for the Town Council and all Town appointed Committees, Commissions and Boards. Mayor Crewe inquired if there is any further discussion on the motion to approve the dress code for the Town Council and all Town appointed Committees, Commissions and Boards. There being none, the motion was approved with the following voting in favor and there being no opposition: For: Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, H. Judson Lambert, Thomas F. Hundley, William B. Weisiger. Against: None. A copy of the Budget and Finance Committee report is attached and made part of these minutes. RE: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Hundley, reporting for the Public Works Committee, stated the Council was pleased to learn that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is proceeding with the design work needed to construct the remainder of Community Boulevard. He explained that Community Boulevard was designed to connect Peppers Ferry Road with Lithia Road as it approaches East Main Street. Councilman Hundley commented that when the project was initiated, the Virginia Department of Transportation utilized a portion of right of way that was already obtained by the Town and acquired the rest of the right of way needed for the project. Councilman Hundley advised that at the time the project was bid, the Virginia Department of Transportation had insufficient funds to construct the entire portion of roadway and chose to complete only one half of the proposed roadway. He stated, theoretically, the remainder of the roadway was to be constructed the following year, but because of insufficient funding by VDOT, the project has laid dormant for several years. Councilman Hundley noted, fortunately, it appears that they are proceeding with the final engineering needed for the project and have advised that they, currently, plan on bidding the project in November of this year. He remarked that, in all likelihood, it will take approximately two years for this project to be completed. Councilman Hundley advised that there is no action required by the Council at this time, but the Council felt that this was very positive news to share with its citizens. Councilman Hundley, also, reported that for many years, the underpass on Third Street below the Norfolk Southern Railway system has been deteriorating. He stated that, over the years, the Town has contacted Norfolk Southern Railway on several occasions expressing its concern over the deteriorated rock structure which acts as the base for the underpass. Councilman Hundley noted that, this past year, the railroad company did some temporary stabilization techniques using steel columns and beams. He explained that the railroad is now doing a major repair to this underpass. Councilman Hundley remarked that the work on this project commenced slightly over one week ago and is scheduled to be completed by May 12, 2016. He expressed that during this construction period, the underpass has not been opened for vehicle use, and it has been necessary for motorists wanting to get to the south side of Wytheville to take alternate routes. Councilman Hundley stated that the Council regrets the inconvenience that this has caused everyone, but the Council is pleased that the railroad has taken the actions needed to stabilize this underpass. He advised that there is no action required of the Council at this time, but the Public Works Committee did want everyone to be aware that this project is underway. A copy of the Public Works Committee report is attached and made part of these minutes. Mayor Crewe inquired of Town Manager Sutherland if the Town had received any feedback from Norfolk Southern Railway in regard to how long they think this process will take. Town Manager Sutherland advised that supposedly the job is scheduled to be completed by May 12. Mayor Crewe remarked that what he meant to inquire of Town Manager Sutherland was if Norfolk Southern Railway has indicated any other change to the completion date of May 12. Town Manager Sutherland stated that no change had been noted regarding the completion date. Mayor Crewe commented that Norfolk Southern Railway did not work today, and noted that they may have enough days built in that they can skip a day or two of working and still complete the job as scheduled. He advised that he is concerned that the railroad company might be late finishing the project.

RE: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, a motion was duly made, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting (7:12 p.m.).

Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Mayor

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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

MAY 9, 2016

1. The budget for Fiscal Year 2016–17 is underway, and it appears that it will be

slightly over $28.5 million. As usual, the budget contains funding for general

operations, as well as expenses associated with personnel. Similar to prior years,

there are a number of capital outlay items such as the purchase of equipment

included in the budget. This year, there are a number of very large capital

improvement projects that are proposed to be funded. The largest project will be

improvements in the downtown area, which will cost approximately $3.9 million.

Another significant construction project scheduled for this next year are the

improvements on East Main Street between Cassell Road and the interstate.

This project will cost approximately $2.7 million. Attached, please find a general

synopsis of some of the large outlays that are proposed. Fortunately, there are a

number of grant funds that will be used in this year’s budget to accomplish some

of these larger projects.

There are no personal property or real estate property tax increases included in

the budget nor is there any increase in user fees proposed for this budget year.

The budget will be considered by the Council, for the first time, at the May 23,

2016, meeting of Town Council. The public hearing and the second reading of

the budget will be held on June 13, 2016. The adoption of the budget is

scheduled for June 27, 2016. As required by law, we will be publishing a

synopsis of the budget in the very near future.

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2. Several years ago, the Council adopted a dress policy for all appointed

committees, commissions and boards but did not impose those same standards

on members of Town Council. Likewise, we think that it is very important that

members of Council present a professional appearance when acting on behalf of

the Town. As such, we would propose that the current policy be amended to read

as follows:

The Town Council and all appointees to the Town’s various committees,

commissions and boards shall illustrate the pride of the Town and dress

appropriately for meetings. Business attire standards shall govern. Shorts,

sweatpants, blue jeans, baseball caps, tennis shoes and other casual dress shall

not be considered appropriate attire for attendance at meetings.

It would be the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee that this

policy be adopted and become effective immediately.

William B. Weisiger

Jacqueline K. King

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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

MAY 9, 2016

1. We were pleased to learn that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is

proceeding with the design work needed to construct the remainder of Community

Boulevard. Community Boulevard was designed to connect Peppers Ferry Road

with Lithia Road as it approaches East Main Street. When the project was initiated,

the Virginia Department of Transportation utilized that a portion of right of way was

already obtained by the Town and acquired the rest of the right of way needed for

the project. At the time the project was bid, the Virginia Department of

Transportation had insufficient funds to construct the entire portion of roadway and

chose to complete only one half of the proposed roadway. Theoretically, the

remainder of the roadway was to be constructed the following year, but because of

insufficient funding by VDOT, the project has laid dormant for several years.

Fortunately, it appears that they are proceeding with the final engineering needed for

the project and have advised that they, currently, plan on bidding the project in

November of this year. In all likelihood, it will take approximately two years for this

project to be completed. There is no action required by the Council at this time, but

we felt that this was very positive news to share with our citizens.

2. For many years, the underpass on Third Street below the Norfolk Southern Railway

system has been deteriorating. Over the years, we have contacted Norfolk Southern

Railway on several occasions expressing our concern over the deteriorated rock

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structure which acts as the base for the underpass. This past year, the railroad

company did some temporary stabilization techniques using steel columns and

beams. The railroad is now doing a major repair to this underpass. The work on this

project commenced slightly over one week ago and is scheduled to be completed by

May 12, 2016. During this construction period, the underpass has not been opened

for vehicle use, and it has been necessary for motorists wanting to get to the south

side of Wytheville to take alternate routes. We regret the inconvenience that this has

caused everyone, but we are pleased that the railroad has taken the actions needed

to stabilize this underpass. There is no action required of the Council at this time,

but we did want everyone to be aware that this project was underway.

Thomas F. Hundley

H. Judson Lambert

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