60- May 19, 2022  Mid-month meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON MID-MONTH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022-2 2:30 pm  ARTHUR CAMPBELL ROOM - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The mid-month meeting oft the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, May 19,  2022 at 2:30 pm in the Arthur Campbell Room oft the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Webb B. ROLLI CALL  Members of Council Present:  Dwyane Anderson Mike Owens Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor  C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:37-7:02)  On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the agenda as  presented.  Thei roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Anderson Mr. Owens Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDEO 7:02-1 10:00)  Betsy White, Director of William King Art Museum  F.P PUBLIC HEARING-(VIDEO 10:03- 16:37)  1. Public Hearing An Ordinance of the Council for the Town of Abingdon, Virginia proposing a budget for the Town of Abingdon, Virginia 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. Steve Trotman,  Director of Finance    ( 61- May 19,2022  Mid-month meeting minutes  Director ofF Finance Steve Trotman provided Council with ai review oft the proposed budget.  Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. Katie Brown spoke on behalf ofThe Barter' Theatre Hearing no comments, Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.  Amanda Bailey spoke on behalf ofThe Washington County Public Library  G. NEW BUSINESS  1. Presentation from Lamar Sign Group regarding billboards located in the Town of Abingdon - Jimmy Collins, VP General Manager (VIDEO 16:39 -4 40:23) Ashley Gasbarri and Jimmy Collins shared a PowerPoint presentation to consider the possibility of allowing a digital billboard located on Main Street, across from the old Southern States building. It was requested that Lamar be allowed to remove the old structure and replace with the same size, one side digital and one side static. Discussion ensued with Council agreeing  toentertain Lamar to apply. H. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS  I.  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE  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 of the Town and to fix ai tax rate upon real and personal property, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.- - Steve Trotman, Mr. Trotman provided Council a detailed outline oft the proposed budget with the priorities of government services provided to Town residents, balanced with revenue streams. Mr. Trotman stated this budget presentation was a snapshot in time and could change daily. Mr. Trotman said the Town's number one asset were the employees. He addressed that changes were needed,  Director of Finance (VIDEO 40:29-1 1:17:45)  including the costs for services and fees. Discussion ensued. ordinance will continue to the second reading. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Mayor Webb questioned should this proposal be rejected. Hearing no objections, the  J.  1. Discussion regarding fee schedule changes for the Community Development and Engineering Departments - Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity. Development  and Tyler Vencill, Engineer (VIDE011745-13109    62- May 19, 2022  Mid-month meeting minutes  Ms. Rice and Mr. Vencill conveyed that during the budget process, fees were reviewed at surrounding compared communities, with the Town's falling below average. Mrs. Riçe stated that the average fee for a $200,000 project was $485, which is 55% higher (0.24%) than the Town's. For this reason, Mrs. Rice and Mr. Vencill requested Council's direction. Council  agreed for a mid-range percentage.  Council thanked Tyler Vencill for his service to the Town and wished him the best in his  next adventure. (VIDEO 1:33:17-1:34:06)  K. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER 1.  Discussion regarding meeting dates for. July mid-month meeting through December, 2022- - Kim Kingsley, Clerk (VIDEO 1:34:09-1:38:20)  Council scheduled the following meetings:  DATE July 11,2022 (rescheduled from July 5, 2022) August 1, 2022 August 18, 2022 September 6, 2022 September 22, 2022 October 3, 2022 October 20, 2022 November 7, 2022 December 5, 2022  TIME 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm  LOCATION Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Arthur Campbell Room Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Arthur Campbell Room Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Arthur Campbell Room Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building  L. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:38:20-1 1:40:00)  Mr. Anderson thanked Mrs. Rice and Mr. Vencill for the thorough presentation. Mayor  Webb stated that the Town has an amazing staff and welcomed Mr. Anderson again.  M. CLOSED SESSION-    -63- May 19, 2022  Mid-month meeting minutes  N.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Webb declared the meeting  Kusbulylinplay Kimberly Kingsléy, Clerk  AN