TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY,JUNES2023 -6 6:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:30  pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor. Pillion B. ROLL CALL (VIDE06:25-637) Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Vice Mayor Dwyane Anderson Mayor Pillion Derek Webb  Absent:  C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER  E.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDE08:26-8:56)  On motion of Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Mr. Austin, approved the agenda as  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye  F.A APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (VIDE08:56-9:41)  April 26, 2023 May 1,2023 May 18, 2023  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, approved the April 26,  2023, May 1,2 2023, and May 18, 2023 minutes as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:    Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye  G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDEOS 9:42-20:08)  Dickie Kiser, Cruisin' Classics Car Club Jennifer Blankenship, Abingdon Fiddlers and Cariso Ross Egan, Barter Theatre  H. PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO 20:11- 46:00) and State Indoor track teams framed Proclamations to the members.  1.F Proclamation tol honor and recognize the Abingdon High School Boys' and Girls' Regional  Mayor Pillion read the Proclamation into the record. Viçe Mayor Anderson presented  2. Proclamation of National Garden Week, June 4 -10, 2023 ai framed Proclamation to members ofthe Abingdon Garden Club. 3. Proclamation recognizing June as PTSD Awareness Month  Councimember Quetsch read the Proclamation into the record. Mayor Pillion presented  Councilmember Austin read the Proclamation into the record. Mayor Pillion presented a framed Proclamation to the members oft the Town of Abingdon Veterans Advisory Board. Chair  Kiser thanked the Council for their support and Kyle Craig presented ai report.  - PUBLIC! HEARING (VIDEO 46:06-4 46:42)  1. 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 1,2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Mayor Pillion opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, Mayor Pillion closed the  public hearing. J. RESOLUTIONS  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (VIDEO 46:47-1 1:50:25)  1. An Ordinance of the Council for the Town of Abingdon, proposing a budget, make appropriation for the current expenses, and to fix at tax rate upon real and personal property for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Town Manager Mike Cochran and Director of Finance Steve Trotman presented the proposed budget to Mayor Pillion and Councilmembers. Discussion ensued.    Mayor Pillion questioned shall thej proposal be rejected. Hearing no comments, the  matter will continue to a second reading at the mid-month meeting.  L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW BUSINESS 0. OLD BUSINESS  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER  (IDEO1S036-2453)  1. Quarterly report from Public Works Department  Director of Public Works Michael Surrett provided Council with a quarterly update including keynote projects, Virginia Creeper Trail trestles and Virginia Department ofTransportation items. Town Manager Mike Cochran reminded Council regarding the. July 1st Independence Day Celebration and thanked the Abingdon Fire Department and Police Department for making the  Cruisin' Classic Car Show al huge suçcess.  Q. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 2:05:38-2:10:27)  Mr. Austin commented on1 the opening of the splashpad, and the Veterans Memorial Day Vice Mayor Anderson discussed the daycare for kids at the Coomes Recreation Center, the Washington County Public Library programs, the Veterans Memorial Day event, Barter Theatre's. June 10th birthday celebration, and swimming lessons at the Coomes Recreation  event had a wonderful turnout.  Center.  Mayor Pillion echoed the comments regarding the Veterans Memorial Day event and the splashpad. She also thanked everyone involved in the Field of Flags ceremony and stated that she appreciated the vigorous and healthy debate regarding the FY 23-34 budget. R. APPOINTMENTS TOI BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (2:10:27 - 2:11:28)  1.  Veterans Advisory Board  Reappointment ofLynn Bennett, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment of Kyle Craig, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment of Francine Ivery, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment of Matthew Frederick, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment of Ben Jennings, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment ofl Dirk Moore, who is eligible to serve an additional term  2.  Arts Commission    On motion ofl Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Austin, reappointed Lynn Bennett, Kyle Craig and Francine Ivery to serve an additional term on the Veterans Advisory Board, and Matthew Frederick, Ben Jennings, and Dirk Moore to serve an additional term on the Arts  Commission.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Absent Aye Aye  S. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned.  1 ins  Mayor Amanda Pillion  Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk