-37- April3,2023  Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL: 3, 2023 -6 6:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6:30  pm ini the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor. Pillion B. ROLL CALL VIDE05:06-5:15) Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Vice Mayor Dwyane Anderson Mayor Pillion  C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER  E.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 7:01-7:52)  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, approved the draft 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  F.PUBLIC COMMENTS  G.APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 7:58-8:30)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Austin, approved the March 23, 2023  minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb  Aye Aye Aye    -38- April 3, 2023  Council meeting minutes  Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye  H. PROCLAMATION (VIDE0832-10.5) 1.E Proclamation designating April 6, 2023 as Arbor Day Mayor Pillion read the Proclamation into the record. PUBLIC HEARING (VIDEO 10:17-10:57)  1.1 Public Hearing the construction of a sidewalk addition, within the existing right ofway, along the north side of East Main Street from an existing sidewalk at the Dollar General store to an existing concrete entrance gutter near St. John's Lutheran Church for a length of approximately 345 feet. Funding for this project was secured through VDOT using the Mayor Pillion opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, Mayor Pillion closed the  Highway Safety Improvement Program.  public hearing.  J. RESOLUTIONS (VIDEO 10:59-13:05)  1. Resolution approving the application for Industrial Revitalization Funds  Mayana Rice, Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development, advised that United Way of Southwest Virginia requested a current Resolution to reapply for Industrial  Revitalization Funds.  On motion of Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Mr. Austin, approved the Resolution approving the application for Industrial Revitalization Funds 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  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS (VIDEO 13:15-15:13) 1. Consideration ofbids for annual asphalt resurfacing.    -39- April3 13,2023  Council meeting minutes  Director of Public Works Michael Surrett presented information regarding the bidding for On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to accept the bid from W-L Construction for annual asphalt resurfacing for $338,996.27.  the annual asphalt resurfacing.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  N. NEWBUSINESS  1. Presentation from Abingdon Arts Commission (VIDEO 15:18-21:48)  Chair Greg Lilly provided Council with an update on the Abingdon Arts Commission and a grant process recently established modeled after the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Mr. Lilly discussed the grant process and stated the work has begun on aj public art inventory.  0. OLD BUSINESS  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER 1. Recognition of Coomes Recreation Center lifeguards Carrie Bradshaw and Abby Holmes  (VIDE021:54-27.0)  Town Manager Mike Cochran, Director of Recreation Kyle Pollard, and Assistant Director of Recreation Melisha Wynn recognized and thanked lifeguards Carrie Bradshaw and Abby Holmes for rescuing a recent patron at the Center. Patron. Misty Brooks thanked Ms. Bradshaw  and Ms. Holmes for their heroism.  2. Arborist annual report (VIDEO2 27:05-37:29)  Town Arborist Kevin Sigmon discussed the 2022 highlights, and the objectives and goals for 2023. He announced the Arbor Day Celebration would be held at Abingdon High School on  Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm and invited everyone to attend. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDE03732-44:4)  Mr. Webb also invited everyone to attend the Arbor Day Celebration.    -40- April3,2023  Council meeting minutes  Vice Mayor Anderson said he attended the Historic Preservation Review Board and Tourism Advisory Committee meetings. He also thanked the Coomes Recreation Center staff for their Mrs. Quetsch advised ofi items discussed at the Infrastructure Advisory Committee, including the East Main Street flooding and Virginia Creeper Trail trestle repairs. She also discussed The Meadows splash pad and benches and a marker provided by the Rotary Club. Also, the Finance Committee met with department heads on March 23 and continued working on the proposed Mr. Austin stated that Rotary contributed $100,000 to the splash pad and the benches. Mayor Pillion reminded everyone that the Veterans Advisory Board Breakfast at Food City would be the first Tuesday ofe every month from 8:00 - 10:00 am. She is also looking for topics  actions recently.  budget. She would like Council to schedule ai meeting to review and discuss.  for her Monday with the Mayor and to contact her ify you are interested. Counsel Cameron Bell advised of the passing of Rachel Fowlkes.  R. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (DE0448-14731)" *Due to technical difficulties, the remainder of the meeting was not recorded.  On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, for closed session pursuant Closed Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for the purpose of considering applications for palatmatrappalntmsent the position(s) on Recreation Advisory Commission and with members of the Economic Development Authority to discuss a prospective business or industry or the expansion of existing businesses or industries where no previous announcement has been made of the businesses or industries interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community, pursuant to  Virginia Code $2.2-3711(A)5), as amended. Thei roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, reconvened in open  session.  The roll call vote was as follows:    -41- April 3, 2023  Council meeting minutes  Mr. 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 of Information Act cited in the motion. The certification was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mayor Pillion  Isoc certify Iso certify Iso certify Isoc certify  Vice Mayor Anderson Isoc certify  1. Recreation Advisory Commission  Appointment to fill the unexpired term of Robert "Bob" Howard Appointment to fill the unexpired term of Amanda Pillion Reappointment of Steven Bednar, who is eligible for an additional term  On motion by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, appointed Joseph Matthews and. Jonathan Berry to fill the unexpired terms of Robert "Bob" Howard and Amanda Pillion, and reappointed Steven Bednar for an additional term to serve on  the Recreation Advisory Commission. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  S. CLOSED SESSION with members of the Economic Development Authority to discuss a prospective business or industry or the expansion of existing businesses or industries where no previous announcement has been made of the businesses or industries interest in locating or expanding its facilities ini the community, pursuant to Virginia Code $2.2-3711(A)(5), as  amended.    42- April3,2023  Council meeting minutes  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned.  Mayor  Pillion    Kimberly  K