-10-  January 26, 2023 Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAV,ANUARY2A 2023-2:30 pm ARTHUR CAMPBELL ROOM-N MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at  2:30 pm in the Arthur Campbell Room of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Pillion B. ROLL CALL Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Dwyane Anderson Mayor Pillion  C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:04-6:39)  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the agenda as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Anderson Mr. Webb Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  E. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None F.P PROCLAMATIONS H. RESOLUTIONS 1.  G. PUBLIC HEARING- Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided; comments are  limited to five (5) minutes per person.  Resolution supporting Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds (VIDEO 6:59-12:27) Director of Economic Development and Tourism Tonya Triplett conveyed that Appalachian Chemical Company, which is producing some bag fertilize at their Preston Street location, has the capability to bag salt and would like to get the railroad extension from Fuller to Preston refurbished. After contacting the railroad, it was advised there might be grants available for 70% of the costs. The proposed Resolution before you today is for support only for the application for the grant. J.J. Eaton spoke on behalf of Appalachian Chemical Company.    -11-  January 26, 2023 Council meeting minutes  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Austin, approved the  Resolution as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Anderson Mr. Webb Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  I. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES J. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES K. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS  1. On-call general maintenance and repair services for various facilities owned and operated by Director of Public Works Michael Surrett presented information regarding the proposed on- call general maintenance and repair services for various facilities owned and operated by the Town, requesting the Council award the bid to Belfor. Discussion ensued between Council and Councilmember Webb made a motion to accept the bid. However, the motion failed for the Councilmember Austin requested that the matter be placed on the following agenda and 2. Agreement with Velosolutions American Ramp Company for design and construction for  the Town. (VIDEO 12:29-21:47)  Mr. Surrett, and Public Facilities Manager Matt Henderson.  failure ofa second.  requested the contract be provided in the packet for review. pump track services. (VIDE021:47-30.52)  Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development Mayana Rice advised that Director of Economic Development and Tourism Tonya Triplett began this project and found private money and grant funding to complete Phase One. Mrs. Rice reported that after discussion with the on-call engineering services to discuss how to move through the DEQ process regarding moving a large quantity of dirt. After a conversation with Velosolutions American Ramp Company, and explained the permitting requirement and determined a price breakdown for an asphalt pump track for $220,000, the planning documents for Phase One and  Phase Two of$15,000, included in this contract.    -12-  January 26, 2023 Council meeting minutes  Mrs. Rice requested that the Council consider authorizing the Town Manager to sign the agreement with Velosolutions - American Ramp Company for the design and construction oft the pump track. Discussion ensued regarding funding for Phase II and the timeline of the project. On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Webb, authorized the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Velosolutions- American Ramp  Company as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Anderson Mr. Webb Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  N. NEW BUSINESS  1. Consideration ofr rescheduling the March 6, 2023 meeting. MVIDE031:04-33:30) Discussion ensued regarding available dates to reschedule the March 6, 2023 meeting. On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to combine the March 6, 2023 meeting with the March 23, 2023 meeting moving the time to  6:30 pm in Council chambers. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr.Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Anderson Mr. Webb Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  0. OLD BUSINESS  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER  1. Presentation of current financial report. (VIDE03332-5815)  Director of Finance Steve Trotman provided Council with a summary ofthe current  financial status.    -13-  January 26, 2023 Council meeting minutes  (VIDE05323-5819)  Town Manager Mike Cochran discussed the visitors and membership increased. He also announced that Lt. Blake Eades has returned to work at the Abingdon Police Department, and thanked Fire ChiefTim Estes for responding to an alarm at the Washington County Government Building and reporting the water damage to the proper authorities. Mr. Cochran announced the Councilmember Austin questioned whether The Meadows splash pad would be open by Memorial Day. Mr. Cochran advised that a water source was being considered but was hopeful  Valley Street traffic calming meeting on February 1,2023.  that it would be operable by Memorial Day.  . < COUNCIL MIEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 58:19-1 1:03:46)  Mrs. Quetsch stated The Meadows sports complex looks good and thanked the staff. Councilmember Webb stated that the indoor track teams were doing well this year. Mayor Pillion suggested that every Councilmember provide an update regarding the boards and committees they serve on during the meetings. She also stated that she is working on a R. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (VIDEO 1:03:46 - 1:04:25) 1. Consideration of appointing Derek Webb to replace Dwyane Anderson on the Tree  "Mondays with the Mayor" highlighting events in the Town.  Commission.  Mayor Pillion stated that a correction should be made to appoint Councilmember Webb On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to appoint Derek Webb to replace Dwyane Anderson on the Tree Commission.  to the Tree Commission to replace Vice Mayor Anderson.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Anderson Mr. Webb Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  S. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned.    -14-  January 26, 2023 Council meeting minutes  Amanda Pillion  ahlo  Mayor.  Kimberly Kingsley,Cerk