-102- October 3, 2022 Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING  MONDAY,OCTOBER3: 2022-6 6:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS- MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 6:30  pm ini the Council Chambers oft the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL Members of Council Present:  Dwyane Anderson Mike Owens Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor  C.P PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. PRAYER - Brad Farmer, Faith In Action E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 7:08-7:29)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the agenda  as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  F. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDEO 7:30-9:37) G.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 9:40- 10:33)  Katy Brown, Barter Theatre September 6, 2022 meeting September 22, 2022 meeting  On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the September 6, 2022 and September 22, 2022 minutes as presented.    103- October 3, 2022 Council meeting minutes  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mr. Owens Aye for September 6, 2022 minutes  Abstain (absent) for September 22, 2022 meeting  H. PROCLAMATIONS  1.  Proclamation honoring the Abingdon High School Boys Track team for capturing the Mayor Webb addressed the Abingdon High School Boys Track team. Mrs. Pillion read  VHSL Class 3 Triple Crown (VIDEO 10:33-1 19:44)  the Proclamation into the record, and Council presented the track team with a framed  proclamation. 2.  Proclamation recognizing October 9-15,2022, as Fire Prevention Week "Fire Won't Mr. Owens read the Proclamation into the: record, and Council presented Fire ChiefTim  Wait. Plan Your Escape!" (VIDEO1 19:48-25:18)  Estes with a framed proclamation. PUBLIC! HEARING- None J. RESOLUTIONS K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  1. Consideration of an Ordinance to add Code, Chapter 50, Offenses and miscellaneous provision, Loitering and Obstructing Free Passage of Others, Section 50-10 - Chief Jon Chief Holbrook conveyed the Commonwealth of Virginia gives authority to adopt an Ordinance regarding loitering. Chief Holbrook said the goal of the proposed Ordinance was to allow the officers to enforce correctly and for the citizens and guests to enjoy the Town. Discussion ensued. Counsel Cameron Bell advised the Ordinance could be adopted and ifCouncil desired, could waive the second reading, effective immediately. Discussion ensued.  Holbrook,. Abingdon Police. Department (VIDEO 25:26-3 33:04)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, adopted the proposed Ordinance pertaining to loitering as presented, waived the second reading,  effective immediately. The roll call vote was as follows:    -104- October 3, 2022 Council meeting minutes  Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW: BUSINESS 51:03)  1. Update on The Meadows - Kyle Pollard, Interim Director of Recreation (VIDEO : 33:15- Mr. Pollard provided Council with an update on The Meadows since opening on April 30, 2022. Mayor Webb announced that a tentative date of October 20, 2022, around 4:30 pm, a  celebration would bel held at the playground for an announcement.  0. OLD BUSINESS (VIDEO 51:12-53:00)  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER  Town Manager Mike Cochran conveyed that ChiefHolbrook and Chief Estes discussed a plan for possible issues with Hurricane Ian. He also provided an update regarding the grading  and pavement on Main Street.  C COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 53:01 - 58:49)  Councilmember Mike Owens requested information regarding the Town's Halloween Mayor Webb stated that the Councilmembers were very busy with meetings, including a joint called meeting with the Washington County Board of Supervisors, where the discussion included a variety of topics. Mayor Webb and Council would like to forge that relationship  event on October 29.  closely.  R. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  Mayor Webb declared the meeting  Webb  Kimberly Kipgsley,  a