-52- May 18, 2023  Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023-2:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS -MUNICIPAL BULDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:30  pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Pillion B. ROLL CALL (VIDE05:25-5:33) Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Vice Mayor Dwyane Anderson Mayor Pillion  C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO6 6:01-6:29)  On motion of Vicel Mayor Anderson, seconded by Mr. Webb, 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 Aye Aye Aye  E. FUBLICCOMMENTS (VIDEO 6:30-9:32) F.P PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO 9:41-11:46)  Katy Brown, The Barter Theatre  1.1 Proclamation recognizing May as Foster Care Awareness and Foster Friendly Business Month  Vice Mayor Pillion read the Proclamation into the record.  G. PUBLIC HEARING H. RESOLUTIONS  I. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES J. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES K. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS L. NEW BUSINESS    -53- May 18, 2023  Council meeting minutes  M. OLD BUSINESS  N. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER 1. Recognition of Martin Lucas for obtaining CDL license (VIDEO1 12:06-1 13:55)  Town Manager Mike Cochran recognized Martin Lewis for obtaining a CDL liçense and thanked him for his dedication toi maintaining the Town. The Council also joined in congratulations  on getting his CDL license.  2. Discussion of] proposed policy regarding banner poles (VIDE014:04-19.19)  Town Manager Mike Cochran said Public Works staff fwas working on pole design tol be placed on the Town's property line in the Veterans Memorial Park. The relocation would allow the use  oft the driveway for ease with the same visual optics. Discussion ensued.  On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to proceed with the reinstalment of the banner poles in the areas as described by the Town Manager and as part of that adopt a policy presented to the Council called "Business Display Requirements". which was worked on by the Town Manager and Town Attorney, and authorize the Town Manager to proceed with  whatever is necessary in order to accomplish the task.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3. Discussion regarding July - December 2023 Council meeting dates (VIDE019.20-26.16)  Council scheduled the following meeting dates: August 7,2023 at 6:30 pm August 24, 2023 at 2:30 pm September 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm September 21,2023 at 2:30 pm October 3, 2023 at 6:30 pm October 19, 2023 at 2:30 pm November 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm December 4, 2023 at 6:30 pm December 20, 2023 at 2:30 pm (tentative)    -54- May 18, 2023  Council meeting minutes  4. Wayfinding signage Kick-off announcement (VIDEO 26:18-30:59)  Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development Mayana Rice reminded Council they funded a wayfinding plan in last year's budget. The sub-committee kick- offi is scheduled for May 23, 2023, to beautify and unify the Town. Discussion ensued.  5. Main Street VDOT Study (pipeline project) Kick-off announcement (VIDE031:00- Assistant Town Manager, Director of Community Development Mayana Rice, and Director of Public Works Michael Surrett provided the Council with information about a Main Street study, including connectivity, redevelopment, safety, and future VDOT projects. Discussion ensured regarding the project. Council agreed the study would be beneficial.  44:34)  0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDE04439--4*2)  Vice Mayor Anderson advised he was out of town from July 8 - 15, 2023. He also recommended attending The Barter Theatre. He recently visited a Little League Baseball game and was happy to see the children's activity and that the League was doing a good job. He also encouraged supporting the Washington County Public Library's summer reading program. Councilmember Austin mentioned the Abingdon Rotary Club Splashpad dedication on Sunday, May 28th at 2:00 pm; the Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 29th at 11:00 am with speaker Lt. Gen. Marshall Bradley Webb; and commented on Valley Street restriping which seems to be slowing traffic and achieving the goal. Councilmember Quetsch advised on the Infrastructure Advisory Committee meeting on June Town Manager Mike Cochran advised the batting cages at The Meadows would be complete in July; the inclusive playground is almost complete; the removed playground equipment was Mayor Pillion also commented on the slower traffic on Valley Street. She also mentioned the Coomes Recreation Center outdoor pool will open on Saturday, May 26 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm generally with a concession stand. Also, there are limited spots for swimming lessons and the swim team. She reminded everyone about Plumb Alley Day and thanked a recent Town visitor Councilmember Webb announced he was happy with the success of The Meadows Sports  5,2023.  redeployed to A Street; and the pump/skill track will begin in August.  for the complementary email.  Complex and that he understood Pal's ran out of certain foods recently.    55- May 18, 2023  Council meeting minutes  P.A APPOINTMENTS TOI BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  Q. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned.  s2  Mayor Amanda Pillion  Kimberly  Cléyk  tectbelsr