64- June 13, 2022  Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY,JUNE 13, 2022- 6:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:30  pm in the Council Chambers 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER. - Pastor Kevin Campbell, Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church  E.APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 10:10-10:36)  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, 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 10:37-15:34)  Katy Brown, Barter Theatre  Tonya Triplett, Director of Economic Development & Tourism  G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 15:38-17:31)  May 2, 2022 called meeting May 2, 2022 meeting May 3, 2022 called meeting May 9, 2022 called meeting May 19, 2022 mid-month meeting    65- June 13, 2022  Council meeting minutes  On motion of! Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the May 2, 2022 called meeting; May 2, 2022 meeting; May 3, 2022 called meeting; May 9,2022 called meeting; and thel May 19, 2022 mid-month meeting as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson  Aye for May 9, 2022 called meeting and May 19, Abstained for the May 2, 2022 called meeting; May 2, 2022 meeting and the May 3, 2022 called meeting as he was not a Councilmember  2022 mid-month meeting  Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye  H. PROCLAMATIONS  1.  Proclamation honoring and recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the Sinking Spring Councilmember Amanda Pillion read the proclamation into the record, and Mayor Webb Proclamation recognizing June 5- -11,2 2022, as National Garden Week (VIDEO 22:52- Vice Mayor Donna Quetsch read the proclamation into the record, and Mayor Webb  Presbyterian Church (VIDEO 17:32-22:43)  presented it tol Pastor Kevin Campbell, Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church.  2.  27:46)  presented it to the Abingdon Garden Club members.  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 approving the Final Plat for Brooksfield Square subdivision; Owners: Richard W. and Darlene B. Hagy, Trustees, 966 Main Street: Tax Map ID 104C1-1- 27 - Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity Development (VIDEO1 27:57-30:30) Mrs. Rice stated this matter was presented to Council at the May 2 meeting. She advised Planning Commission met on April 25, 2022, recommending approval oft the preliminary plat. On May 23, 2022 the Planning Commission recommended approval oft the final plat, with ai required  10-foot sidewalk easement.  Upon receipt of final plat, language indicated a 10-foot utility easement. Staffrequested, and owners agreed, language be added to include "a sidewalk installation waiver was granted by    -66- June 13, 2022  Council meeting minutes  the Town Council on May 2, 2022", a 10-foot sidewalk easement was required by the Planning  Commission with the approval with the approval oft the preliminary plat.  On motion ofl Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved thei final plat for  Brooksfield Square subdivision as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2. Resolution approving the Final Plat for Stone Mill subdivision; Owner: Light Milling Company, 1060 West Main Street: Tax Map ID 104C2-A-1 - Mayana Rice, Director Mrs. Rice stated the Planning Commission met on April 25, 2022 and approved. The Commission also met on May 23, 2022 and recommended approval for the final plat. The matter was] presented to Council at the May 21 meeting. She advised Planning Commission recommended approval of the final plat with a required 10-foot sidewalk easement and is before Council for consideration. Mrs. Rice conveyed the final plat does include a 10-foot sidewalk easement, and  ofCommunity Development (VIDE030.30-31.45)  the sidewalk waiver was granted.  On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the final plat  for Stone Mill subdivision 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  1. An Ordinance of the Council for the' Town of Abingdon, Virginia proposing a budget for the Town of Abingdon, Virginia and to make appropriation for the current expenses oft the Town and to fix a tax rate upon real and personal property, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. --Steve Trotman, Director of Finance (VIDE031:48-  38:25)  Mr. Trotman reported an amendment that included an additional $100,000 in the Tourism department for one-half a fiscal year for Barter Theatre with a $100,000 offset to Capital    -67- June 13, 2022  Council meeting minutes  Improvement that was self-funded. Mr. Trotman said $200,000 will now be a loan or lease proceeds and $100,000 from debt services. Mr. Trotman also conveyed a 3.5% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) was built-in with no changes except cigarette tax, presently $0.35 to $0.45; solid waste cans, presently $12.48 to $17.00; and additional solid waste cans, presently $4.001 to  $6.00.  Mr. Trotman also discussed the possible increase of solid waste fees with the issues concerning the Bristol Virginia landfill and a recent rate study for wastewater that will include a 5% increase this year. Mayor Webb questioned whether this was at the Town's financial advisors'  suggested changes.  On motion ofl Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the Ordinance oft the Council for the' Town of Abingdon, Virginia proposing a budget for the Town of Abingdon, Virginia and to make appropriation for the current expenses of the Town and to fix a tax rate upon real and personal property, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 as  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW BUSINESS 38:27-53:19)  1. Presentation regarding William King Museum of Art - Betsy White, Director (VIDEO Mrs. White provided Council information regarding upcoming events and the transformative  partnership with the Virginia Museum of Animal Art.  0. OLD BUSINESS (VIDE0S325-5349)  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mike Cochran conveyed he was happy to be in the Town of Abingdon.  COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 53:52-56:39)  Councilmember Amanda Pillion thanked the Town's Veterans Advisory Board for placing the flags in honor ofFlag Day on the lawn oft the Abingdon Convention Center. Mrs. Pillion thanked the Board for working to unify the Veterans in the community and to bring recognition  to all the holidays and observances.    -68- June 13, 2022  Council meeting minutes  Mayor Webb requested that the August 1, 2022 Council meeting be moved to August 8, 2022 due to a scheduling conflict. It was agreed to reschedule the meeting for August 8, 2022 at 6:30 pm. Mayor Webb agreed that the Town has an excellent staff and looked forward to working S. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (VIDEO 56:39 -1:09:12)  with Town Manager Cochran.  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to convene in closed session pursuant to Code ofVirginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for the purpose of considering applications for appointment for position(s) on Economic Development Authority, Sinking Spring Cemetery, Recreation  Advisory Commission.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Oni motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, reconvened in open session.  (VIDEO 1:09:22-1 1:09:32)  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mr. Owens moved that the' Town Council certify that, in closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter or matters (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in closed session and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions of the Virginia Freedom ofInformation Act cited in the motion. (VIDE01:09:34- 1:11:48)  The certification was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify    69- June 13, 2022  Council meeting minutes  1.  Economic Development Authority  Appointment to fill vacancy for the unexpired term of Ernest Daniels  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, appointed William "Bear" Lloyd to the Economic Development Authority to fill the unexpired term of Ernest  Daniels.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Sinking Spring Cemetery  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2.  - Reappointment of Chris Menerick, who is eligible to serve an additional term On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, reappointed Chris Menerick to serve an additional term of 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  3.  Recreation Advisory Commission  Appointment to fill vacancy for the unexpired term ofl Bob Howard  Appointment to the Recreation Advisory Mayor Webb requested the Clerk re-advertise  the vacancy for ai member on the Recreation Advisory Commission. Mayor Webb declared the meeting aal  Webb  ykw  Kimberly Kingsley