January 25, 2024 Council Retreat  6-  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL RETREAT  THURSDAVANUARYS, 2024 - 9:00 am  JUBILEE HOUSE RETREAT CENTER, 822 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA The Retreat of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at  9:00 am at the Jubilee House Retreat Center.  A. Welcome - Mayor Pillion B. Roll Call  Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  C. Approval of Agenda presented.  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, approved the agenda as  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  D. Introductory Remarks  Town Manager Mike Cochran welcomed everyone. Mr. Cochran introduced David Rose  and James "Jimmy" Sanderson with Davenport & Associates.  E. Presentation from Davenport & Associates  David Rose and Jimmy Sanderson provided the Council and staff with information regarding the Town's financial background, General Fund update, existing tax-supported debt profile, and wastewater fund overview. Discussion ensued. Both Rose and Sanderson commanded the Town to sharing the monthly financials with the Finance Committee.    January 25, 2024 Council Retreat  -7-  F. Review of2023 projects completed and goals met  Town Manager Mike Cochran discussed the Council's 2023 goals including infrastructure projects, increasing tourism, local business support, enhancing recreation and art, and attracting  young families to the area.  Discussion ensued regarding projects that were not completed, including the Main Street flooding issue and the Park Street project. Mr. Cochran conveyed the Main Street flooding  mitigation was redesigned, saving approximately $1.5 million.  Mr. Austin asked ift the Coomes Recreation Center had plans to resume Sunday hours. Mr. Cochran responded that staff were working on ways tol have twenty-four-hour access. Mr. Austin  discussed the William King Museum of Art expansion.  G.I Discussion regarding 2024 goals  Town Manager Mike Cochran recapped the Council appropriated $4.0 million in ARPA funds to Main Street flooding. After consultations with engineers and property owners, a final plan was developed, saving $1.5million dollars. Mr. Cochran presented several projects that were included in the Capital Improvement Plan. Discussion ensued regarding the projects suggested. Council suggested updating Latture Field, looking into additional tennis/picklebal. courts; a generator for the town hall, updating Coomes playground equipment (with community buy-in), CRCp pool heater, wayfinding signage, and roofing needs for the police department. Mayor Pillion requested staff to provide a list of the most important items and costs. Discussion ensued  regarding working with County officials.  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned the meeting at 2:24 pm  Qldal alinn Mayor Amanda Pillion  Kimberly Kipgsley, Clerk'