-31-  March 23,2023 Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023 -6 6:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at  6:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Pillion B. ROLLCALL (VIDEO 6:01-6:10) Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Dwyane Anderson Mayor Pillion  C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER  E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDE08:08-8:52)  On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Austin, approved the amended draft agenda  as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  F.P POSTPONED - CLOSED SESSION with Washington County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Virginia Code $2.2-3711(5), ai matteri involving a prospective business not yet disclosed.  G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDE08:2-21:50)  Martha Keys Bllen and Don Elam Ed Morgan R.D. Barr, Barr Gallery  H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDE021:50-24:0)    -32-  March 23,2023 Council meeting minutes  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the February 1,  2023 minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the February 6,  2023 minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Abstained (Not present)  Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the February 23,  2023 minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  I. PROCLAMATION  J. PUBLIC HEARING (VIDEO 24:05 - 26:22)  1. Public Hearing the construction ofa sidewalk addition, within the existing right of way, 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  Highway Safety Improvement Program.    -33-  March 23, 2023 Council meeting minutes  Mayor Pillion opened the public hearing. Mr. Ed Morgan addressed the Council. Hearing: no further comments, Mayor Pillion closed the public hearing. Council Cameron Bell advised that  the hearing was a VDOT requirement. L.E FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES M. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES N. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS  KE RESOLUTIONS  1. Consideration ofbid from American Ramp Company for design and construction of skills Tonya Triplett, Director of Economic Development and Tourism thanked the Council for funding the skill track at The Meadows. She advised the construction would begin in April and  track at The Meadows for $232,570.71. (VIDEO 26:28-29:45)  be completed in November 2023.  On motion ofMrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to accept the bid from American Ramp Company for design and construction of skills track at The Mr. Austin questioned if the money would be used from the General Fund. Town  Meadows for $232,570.71.  Manager Mike Cochran answered ini the affirmative.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2. Consideration of contract for wayfinding signage allocated through the Capital improvement Mayana Rice, Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development presented that in2 2022Town Council allocated money through the CIP. Staff advertised a Request for Proposal with five companies responding. Two local companies were interviewed with the selection of Frazier Associates. Mrs. Rice requested Council to allow the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Frazier Associates for $50,000 with aj proposed completion date in September  Plan with Frazier Associates for $50,000. (VIDE029:46-32.50)  2023.  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to allow the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Frazier Associates in the amount of  $50,000.    -34-  March 23, 2023 Council meeting minutes  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  O. NEW BUSINESS  1. Consideration of disposing of personal property, specifically compost mixer, to the Town of Mayana Rice, Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development conveyed the compost mixer was obsolete. The Town of Abingdon was contacted by Marion  Marion, Virginia for $8,500 (VIDEO3 32:51-35:38) staff and offered $8,500 toj purchase the compost mixer.  On motion of Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Webb, to dispose of a compost  mixer to the Town of Marion for $8,500. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  P.OLD BUSINESS MD3035:43-3627  Q. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER  Town Manager Mike Cochran said for the past couple of months he' 's been working very hard on the budget proposal and thanked the staff and the Council for being accommodating. He  further said it has been great becausei the Town has a great professional team.  R. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO: 36:28-44:52)  Mr. Austin attended the Veterans Memorial Park Foundation meeting on Monday, March 20, and expects a nice Memorial Day weekend and the dedication of several trees. He also attended the Tuesday, March 21 meeting of the Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee, with the Committee presenting a required report to Council. Discussion included "Adopt a Plot" and the preservation  plan for the Cemetery.    -35-  March 23, 2023 Council meeting minutes  Mr. Austin also stated that he appreciated the persons speaking on behalf oft the mural and that he personally supported the mural, and that going forward, the Council, either by Committee or however, would give some consideration to showing our support for keeping the mural in place. However, the Town has no legal recourse or ability to require the mural to stay in place. Mrs. Quetsch said that she attended the Washington County Business Challenge awards with Mr. Anderson also attended the Veterans Memorial Park Foundation meeting and the Washington County Business Challenge awards and thanked Tonya Triplett for her involvement. He also added that Ms. Matney would perform a song wrote during the Memorial Day event. Mr. Webb announced the Arbor Day celebration is April 6th at Abingdon High School. Mayor Pillion attended the Abingdon Arts Commission, where the mural was first discussed. She discussed a proposed plan for an inventory of public art and perhaps a Memorandum of Understanding for responsibility. She discussed the Virginia Commission of Arts and the mural program in Virginia Beach. She also invited Veterans to join the Veterans Advisory Board breakfast on the first Tuesday of every month and the planning of the Field of Flags during the Memorial Day celebration. Mayor Pillion also stated she wanted to add information to the  eight participants and was very encouraged as aj judge.  "Monday with the Mayor" videos.  S. APPOINTMENTSTO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (VIDEO 44:54- - 47:37)  1. Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment to fill two vacancies  On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to invite the Circuit Court to appointed Arthur Alan Bayse and David Cody Johnson to serve on the Board of  Zoning Appeals.  Thei roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mr. Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  T. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned.    -36-  March 23, 2023 Council meeting minutes  kR  Mayor Amanda Pillion  Kimberly  hayghegilay