-70- June 23,2022 Council mid-month meeting minutes TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MID-MONTH MEETING THURSDAY,JUNE 23, 2022 - 2:30 pm ARTHUR CAMPBELL ROOM-MUNICIPAL BUILDING The mid-month meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was. held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2:30 pm in the Arthur Campbell Room of 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.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDE0541-6:08) On motion of Mr. Owens, 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 E. PUBLIC COMMENTS-None F. PUBLIC HEARING- Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided, and comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. 1. Proposed budget amendment for Fiscal Year. July 1, 2021 -. June 30, 2022 - Steve Trotman, Director ofl Finance (VIDEO 6:14-11:18) Director of Finance Steve Trotman advised that the amendment was necessary as bond revenue was previously recognized as revenue in the previous fiscal year even though the construction costs were this fiscal year. That money was used from the General Fund and then transferred as an expense to the Capital Projects Fund to complete The Meadows andi the Abingdon Visitors Center. -71- June 23, 2022 Council mid-month meeting minutes Mr. Trotman said an additional $200,000 meals grant was awarded, and the Virginia Department of Transportation maintenance fund was collapsed into the General Fund and not reflected in Street Maintenance. Mayor Webb stated that it was just moving funds. Mr. Trotman said the result was $7,048,056. Mayor Webb opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, closed the public hearing. G. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution for application of Industrial Revitalization Funds for the United Way of Southwest Virginia - Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity. Development (VIDEO Mrs. Rice advised of an industrial revitalization fund grant through DHCD. United Way of Southwest Virginia was interested in applying for a $5,000,000 grant to create a regional It will also include a large warehousing facility to distribute products to other child care facilities, a child care facility and at training center for expanding child care facilities in the region, 11:18-17:15) headquarters. and a regional youth workforce development facility. Mrs. Rice stated if United Way of Southwest Virginia is awarded the grant, DHCD will contract directly with United Way of Southwest Virginia; the Town will have a Memorandum of Understanding for some contractual services with United Way of Southwest Virginia. The Town will not serve as the grant's day-to-day manager or fiscal agent or provide ai monetary match. Brandon McSheehy, President of the United Way of Southwest Virginia Board, spoke in On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the support of the proposed Resolution. Resolution as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 1. An Ordinance ofthe Council for the Town of Abingdon, Virginia proposing an amended budget and to make appropriation for the amendment of current expenses and revenues for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Steve Trotman, Director of Finance (VIDE017:16-18.3) -72- June 23, 2022 Council mid-month meeting minutes This matter was discussed during F-1, Public Hearing. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, adopted the Ordinance as presented and waive the second reading. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye I. J. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES CONSIDERATION OF BIDS 1. Consideration ofbids for Green Spring Road culvert rehabilitation : Michael Surrett, Interim Director of Public Works (VIDEO 18:34-21:34) Michael Surrett said the Town submitted an advertisement for Green Spring Road culvert rehabilitation on May 23, 2022. On June 9, 2022, three bids received were opened. AMT performed the evaluation and recommended Anglers LLC for $105,000. Mr. Owens questioned ifAnglers LLCI had performed prior work for the Town, with Mr. Surrett stating no; however, they perform work for VDOT on culvert repairs along the interstate. Mr. Surrett advised the work would commence as soon as possible, and Mr. Trotman suggested it would be urban maintenance. On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, approved the bid from Anglers LLC in the amount of$105,000. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye K. NEW BUSINESS L. OLD BUSINESS 1. Final presentation oft the Community Development fee schedule to be approved by the Town Manager = Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity Development (VIDEO 21:38-27:04) -73- June 23, 2022 Council mid-month meeting minutes Mrs. Rice reminded the Council of the significantly lower fees than anyone in the region. Mrs. Rice presented the final fee schedule and advised that a Resolution was adopted on June 7, 2021, authorizing the Town Manager to approve the final version of the fee schedule. Mrs. Rice requested a signature of approval on the proposed fee schedule. Mayor Webb: requested that Mr. M. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN Cochran approve the rates as presented. MANAGER (VIDE027:07-28.11) Mr. Cochran said he was amazed at how much we do for a community this size. N. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (28:12-31:41) Mr. Owens thanked the staff and stated the Town was very blessed. Mayor Webb noted Mrs. Pillion congratulated the AHS Boys Track team 3A State Champions on winning the "Triple Crown," the only 6th school in VHSL history and the first west of Charlottesville. Mrs. Pillion also congratulated the Boys Baseball team finishing 25-3, Class 3A runner- that the people make a differençe. up, and the tennis team. O. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourf - DL Kimberly Kingsley,