June 3,2024 -42-  Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL. MEETING MONDAY,JUNE3, 2024- - 6:30 Pm COUNCILCHAMBERS- MUNICIPALI BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 6:30  pm int the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Pillion B. ROLL CALL Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER  E.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 3:15-4:53)  On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, the agenda was amended to move Item P-3, the presentation of the "Coomes Center Playground Renovation Art Contest" to recognize this young lady earlier after Item G, Public Comments, and to move a closed session (Item S) after Item H-1 Proclamation. At that time, I will make an appropriate motion to discuss  personnel matters involving employee salaries. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  F.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 4:53-5 5:58)  May 3, 2024 May 22, 2024  May 22, 2024 (Town Hall meeting)  On motion of Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, the minutes of May 3, May 22, and May 22, 2024 Town Hall meeting minutes were  approved as presented.    June 3, 2024 -43-  Council meeting minutes  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice. Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye to the May 6th minutes Abstained (absent on May 22)  Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, requested the May 22 Council meeting and the May 22 Town Hall meeting minutes be corrected to show Mr. Austin was present. The minutes were approved with  this correction. (VIDE06:54-829)  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDE06:00-6:42)  Eddie Copenhaver  H. PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO1 11:24-14:13)  1. Proclamation recognizing June 2-8, 2024 as National Garden Week  Mr. Webb read the Proclamation into the record. Mayor Pillion and Councilmembers presented  the Proclamation to the Garden Club members. PUBLIC HEARING (VIDEO14512-1404)  1. Public Hearing - An Ordinance of the Council for the Town of Abingdon, proposing a budget, make appropriation for the current expenses, and to fix a tax rate upon real and personal property, for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2024 and ending June 30, 2025.  Town Manager Mike Cochran and Director of Finance Steve Trotman provided  information regarding the proposed FY24-25 budget.    June 3, 2024  Council meeting minutes  44-  Mayor Pillion opened the public hearing. Mr. Eddie Copenhaver spoke during the public hearing regarding matters relating to the Coomes Recreation Center. Hearing no additional  comments, Mayor Pillion closed the public hearing.  J. RESOLUTIONS  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (VIDEO 1:40:47-1:41:47)  1.F Public Hearing An Ordinance oft the Council for the Town of Abingdon, proposing a budget, make appropriation for the current expenses, and to fix a tax rate upon real and personal property, for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2024 and ending June 30, 2025. Mayor Pillion asked Mr. Cochran and Mr. Trotman if they had anything to add to the preceding discussion. Hearing no further discussion, Counsel Cameron Bell questioned shall the proposal be rejected. Hearing no rejections, the Ordinance shall go forth for a second reading on June 20,  2024.  L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES  M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS (VIDEO 1:41:47-1 1:43:40)  1. Consideration of bids for the Guardrail Annual Maintenance project.  Director of Public Works Michael Surrett discussed a bid of $14,209, from SELCO Construction for the guardrail annual maintenance project. Mrs. Quetsch questioned ift the Town had previously contracted with SELCO, with Mr. Surrett answering in the affirmative. Mayor Pillion questioned if Mr. Surrett felt comfortable with the bid, with Mr. Surrett stating yes, they  were our previous contractors.  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, approved the bid from SELCO Construction in the amount of$14, 209 for the guardrail annual  maintenance project. Thei roll call vote was as follows:  Mr.Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  N. NEW BUSINESS 0. OLD BUSINESS  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER 1. Update from Community Development regarding Town Hall meeting discussion on    June 3, 2024 -45-  Council meeting minutes  affordable housing MDEO1R5-1517  Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development Mayana Rice provided the Council with information on the May 22 Town Hall meeting discussion regarding affordable housing. Mrs. Rice discussed the work the Planning Commission and staff do tol bring 2. Consideration of request for banner display permit from Washington County Public Library for "Friends ofthe Library Book Sale" July 26 - August 4, 2024 (VIDEO 1:54:17 - 1:56:05) On motion of Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Mr. Webb, approved the consideration of a request for a banner display permit from the Washington County Public Library for "Friends of the Library Book Sale" for July 26 -  in affordable housing and make this a great place to live. Discussion ensued.  August 4, 2024.  Counsel Cameron Bell clarified that the list and process for banner poles is for governmental speech, making it at town-supported event, and thus eligible fori inclusion.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3. Presentation of the "Coomes Center Playground Renovation Art Contest" (VIDEO 8:29- -  11:18)  Director of Recreation Kyle Pollard advised that the Coomes Recreation Center recently held an art contest for Washington County elementary schools, receiving over 600 submissions. Aftera at thorough review process, several entities were sent tot the Recreation. Advisory Commission for review, and public voting occurred at Plumb Alley and another public day. The winner was selected to be the logo. This is significant as the present logo was also designed by an elementary school child when the center was built. Mr. Pollard recognized Libby Akers as the 2024 playground drawing winner. Mayor Pillion and Councilmembers joined in honoring Ms. Akers  for her design.    June 3, 2024 -46-  Council meeting minutes  VIDE01S60S-13939,  Town Manager Mike Cochran announced upon Tonya Triplett's departure, Isaiah Thomas will transition to the Town's) Economic Development Specialist. Mr. Cochran introduced Mr. Thomas.  Q. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:59:40-2:02:46)  Mr. Austin conveyed that the Veterans Memorial Day ceremony was very nice and well attended. He added the reception for Tonya Triplett at the Martha Washington Inn was very nice and that Vice Mayor Anderson announced that the Gathering of Friends and Family is scheduled for June 9,f from 3-6 pm at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Center for Max Hermann. Mayor Pillion advised that Plumb Alley Day was a great success and reminded everyone of the  Isaiah Thomas and others would pick up the slack.  Blood Drive on June 7th.  R.A APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES S. CLOSED SESSION (VIDEO 14:28-1:05:12)  On motion ofMr.Austin, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, Council convene in closed session pursuant to Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2- 3711(A)(1), a personnel matter involving personnel salaries, the police  department be included in that specific motion. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, the Council reconveyed in a regular session having been in closed session to discuss thei matter that was mentioned amoment ago at the proper time to certify that was all that was discussed.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson  Aye Aye Aye Aye    June 3, 2024 -47-  Council meeting minutes  Mayor Pillion  Aye  Mr. Austin moved that the Town Council certify that, in the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter or matters specifically under22-3711(A)0) of the Code of Virginia specifically involving the payroll  in the proposed budget. Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify  T. ADJOURNMENT  Amanda Pillion  Kinysluy  u  Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk