-43- April 26, 2023  Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING  MAMBDAKAPNLXB-IN pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting oft the Abingdon Town Council was held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at  2:30 pm in the Council Chambers ofthe Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Pillion B. ROLL CALL (VIDEO 4:54-5:04) Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Vice Mayor Dwyane Anderson Mayor Pillion  C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDE05:31-8:06)  On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, approved the draft agenda Counsel Cameron Bell questioned whether Council was going into closed session. Mrs. Quetsch asked to go into closed session. Mr. Bell suggested that Mr. Austin amend his motion. On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to amend his motion to allow fora  as presented.  closed session for purposes of discussing salaries. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mayor Pillion questioned whether the closed session would be conducted prior to or after public On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, to go into closed session pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion and consideration of  comments. Mrs. Quetsch responded before public comments.  salaries of all appointees and employees of the Town.    -44- April 26, 2023  Council meeting minutes  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  (CLOSED SESSION 8:06-1:02:11)  On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, reconvened in open  session.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr.A Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mr. Webb moved that the Town Council certify that, in closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter or matters (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in closed session and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions of the Virginia  Freedom ofInformation Act cited in the motion. The certification was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mayor Pillion  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Isoc certify  Vice Mayor Anderson Iso certify  E. PUBLIC COMMENTS F. PROCLAMATION G. PUBLIC HEARING H. RESOLUTIONS  . FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES J. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES K-CONSIDERATION: OF BIDS L. NEW BUSINESS    -45- April 26, 2023  Council: meeting minutes  M. OLD BUSINESS  N. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER 1. Summary presentation from Emory & Henry students regarding the Available Parking Study Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development, Mayana Rice; Senior Town Planner Gabe Cristofari; and Planning Technician Nick Howard discussed the Kickoff  (VIDEO 1:02:43-1:24:31)  Summary.  The presenters covered the following topics: *How public parking is utilized *The Courthouse project *History of] parking studies *Public parking *Private parking lots  *Areas researched (North Court, South Court, East Valley, Whites Alley, East Main and Court; Main Street (divided into East Main, Tanner, Park & unnamed street) North Church, Oak Hill, Park Street; Barter Stage parking lot; and Sinking Spring *Research conduct at three different times on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, February 27 to March 3 at 9 am; 3pm and 6pm on these days. Data was solely collected during *The results of the parking study were that despite there being a good availability of parking, only 22% oft the spots are actually being used. This leads to believe that itis less ofaj problem with parking, and more aj problem of walking distance. *Trends included spots on Main Street seemed most popular location for parking as many are filled in the evening. Parking at the Barter Stage 21 lot, Abingdon United Methodist Church and Sinking Springs Presbyterian Church lots are rarely used, with the exception oft the church parking lots being used on Wednesday evenings.  Church parking lot. the 3pm and 6pm slots.  Discussion ensued.  2. Discussion regarding proposed policy for banner poles (VIDEO 1:24:31 - 1:35:03) Town Manager Mike Cochran advised he reviewed the existing documents and found one pole was intact and would need to replace one at a cost of approximately $5,500 with a 60 day delivery. He said the banners would be used for Town sponsored events. Mayor Pillion request Counsel Cameron Bell to consider the legalities and write ai memorandum for consideration. Discussion ensued with Mayor Pillion requesting the matter be placed on the May 15t agenda to  discuss legalities and an arrangement with the property owner. 3. Discussion regarding FY23-24 budget MIDE013548-138.02    -46- April 26, 2023 Council meeting minutes  Mayor Pillion stated this time will be moved to the May 1, 2023 agenda.  Town Manager Mike Cochran announced the Veterans Memorial Park waterfall is operational, the splash pad opening would be Sunday, May 28 at 2:00 pm at The Meadows and VDOTis  actively monitoring Exit 171 traffic.  0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:38:02 - 1:40:37) June and the Monroe Mandolin Camp in September.  Vice Mayor Anderson reported that he attended the Tourism Advisory Committee. He understood the Garden Faire was a huge event and shared flyers for the Fiddlers Convention in Mayor Pillion shared the Best of Abingdon Awards would be revealed next week.  P.A APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  Q. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned.  Amanda  C2  Mayor  Pillion  hachaly Kimberly Kingsley,Clerk