-92-  September 6, 2022 Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING  TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 6:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at  6:30 pm int 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  E.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:05-7:02)  Mayor Webb announçed Coach Swiney requested the Proclamation honoring the Abingdon High School Boys Track team bej postponed until the October meeting. Mayor Webb  stated the agenda would be amended ift the Council was agreeable.  On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the agenda  as amended.  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 7:02-9:23)  Dorothea Frazier (Signed in but did not speak)  Rachel Sheffey August 8, 2022 meeting August 18, 2022 meeting  G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 9:24-1 10:40)    -93-  September 6, 2022 Council meeting minutes  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the August 8,  2022 minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion ofMrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the. August  18, 2022 minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye  Abstain (not present at the meeting) Abstain (not present at the meeting)  H. PROCLAMATIONS  1. Proclamation honoring the Abingdon High School Boys Track team for capturing the VHSL  Class 3 Triple Crown  This matter was tabled until the October 3, 2022 meeting.  2. Proclamation celebrating the Constitution started by the Daughters oft the American Revolution designating September 17-24, 2022, as Constitution Week. (VIDEO 10:41-  13:36)  Mrs. Pillion read the proclamation into the record, and Council presented Lila Thurmond  with ai framed Proclamation.  PUBLIC HEARING- Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided; comments are  limited to five (5) minutes per person.  J. RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution supporting the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program (VIDE013:53-  17:03)    -94-  September 6, 2022 Council meeting minutes  Director of Public Works Michael Surrett said the Virginia Department ofTransportation opened funding for specific projects, requiring a Council Resolution. The Resolution would support. Local Systemic Initiatives projects, including high-visibility signal backplates, flashing yellow arrows, curve delineation, pedestrian crossings, and road diets. Mr. Surrett stated that this program is one-hundred percent funded by VDOT and will be a twelve-month cycle.  Discussion ensued.  On motion ofMr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved thel Resolution supporting the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW BUSINESS  1. Presentation from Virginia Highlands Festival (VIDEO 17:20-27:50) upcoming events. Mr. Henderson thanked the Council for their continued support. 2. Presentation: regarding Washington County Public Library's Storywalk  Board President Ryan Henderson shared a VHF highlight presentation and discussed  Library Director Molly Schock and Amanda Bailey, Community Engagement and Ms. Bailey announced the Storywalk as a moving library between The Meadows' soccer and baseball fields. She said the Kiwanis Club sponsored the project at no cost to the Town. Mayor Webb questioned when the story would be changed, with Ms. Bailey responding monthly. Mayor Webb conveyed that one goal for The Meadows was to give something to everyone and  Information Technology Librarian  felt this project complemented the development.  0. OLD BUSINESS (VIDE027:55-3013)  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER    -95-  September 6, 2022 Council meeting minutes  Town Manager Mike Cochran conveyed the Court Street closure was working well with the barriers in place, and the businesses could maintain their customer base. Mayor Webb said that several business owners were pleased with the temporary traffic adjustments and questioned  whether it was something the Town would consider in the future. 2. C COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDE030:13-30.34)  Mayor Webb said it was al busy time and thanked the Council for their hard work. R. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (VIDEO 30:34-34:02)  1.  Board of Zoning Appeals  Reappointment ofHeather! Howard, who is eligible to serve an additional term On motion by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, reappointed Heather Howard  to serve an additional term on the Board of Zoning Appeals.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Recreation Advisory Committee  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2.  Reappointment of] David Childers, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment of Amanda Pillion, who is eligible to serve an additional term On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, reappointed David Childers and Amanda Pillion to serve an additional term on the Recreation Advisory  Committee.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3.  Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority  Reappointment of Katlin Kazmi, who is eligible to serve an additional term    -96-  September 6, 2022 Council meeting minutes  On motion by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, reappointed Katlin Kazmi to serve an additional term on the Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  4.  Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee  Reappointment ofKim] Farris-Luke, who is eligible to serve an additional term On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, reappointed Kim Farris-Luke to serve an additional term on the Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  S. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  Mayor Derek Webb  A  p  Kimberly Kingsley, Clerkl