-77-  August 17, 2021  Mid-month meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON MID-MONTH MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 17,2021 -2:30F PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A mid-month meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 17,  2021 at 2:30 pm at in the Council Chambers ofthe Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL Members ofCouncil Present:  Mike Owens James Anderson Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor  C.P PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Council Member. Mike Owens D.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor Webb (VIDE011:40-1 12:44)  On motion ofl Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, amended the agenda to include two closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.2- 3711(A)0)inyolving: disposition ofpublicly held real property and Section 2.2- 3711(A)(29) concerning a proposed sewer contract where discussion of the terms or scope of the contract, because public discussion would adversely  affect our bargaining position or negotiatingstrategy.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  E. PUBLIC COMMENTS = Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and F.P PUBLICHEARINGS: - Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and comments  comments are. limited to three (3) minutes per person. are limited to five (5) minutes per person.  G. PROCLAMATIONS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Discussion regarding moving the October 6 Council meeting to October 4, 2021 -  James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO1 12:54-14:26)    78-  August 17, 2021  Mid-month meeting minutes  Town Manager James Morani questioned whether or not the Council would like to move the meeting back to October 4, 2021 as a result of the members not attending the Virginia  Municipal League conference.  2. Discussion regarding revisions to Article VI - Peddlers, Vendors and Canvassers ordinance, Section 18-132 - Exemption from permit requirements - James Morani, Town Manager James Morani advised Council that staff would be working on amending the Ordinance and would present the draft at the September mid-month meeting for discussion. 3. Discussion regarding agreement with Old Glade Antique Tractor Association - James Town Manager James Morani advised Council that Old Glade. Antique Tractor Association would like to renew the non-professional agreement with the Town for events held annually at the Fairview Homestead. Discussion ensued with Council agreeing to enter into negotiations,  Town Manager (VIDEO 14:27-16:24)  Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 16:25-2 26:26)  effective. April 1,2021, and present at next month's meeting.  I. RESOLUTIONS J. ORDINANCES K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  L. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER (VIDEO 26:37-33:55) Interim Public Works Director.  Town Manager James Morani introduced Deck Shaver, who is serving in the capacity of Mr. Morani advised Council that a notice has been advertised to address a situation involving the John White property near the Watauga Road portion of the Creeper Trail. Mr. Morani also advised Council that the Town will be applying for a $100,000 grant for apump track to bel located on The Meadows, however the 1.8 acres would need tol be dedicated as outdoor space. Discussion ensued and Council agreed to instruct the Town Manager to provide a Tonya Triplett, Director ofTourism/Economic Development and Assistant Town Manager advised Council that the Housing and Community Development allowed to include full-service restaurants that opened after March 1, 2020 toj participate in the second round of the grant. 1. Discussion regarding park and shelter fees - James. Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO Town Manager James Morani advised that several Council members had requested to revisit the park and shelter fees. Discussion ensued and it was agreed that Town residents would not pay an hourly rate: for neighborhood pocket-parks, however would be responsible for the $25  letter in support of dedicating the parcel as outdoor space.  33:56- 40:57)  application fee.    79-  August 17, 2021  Mid-month meeting minutes  2. Discussion regarding wastewater contract operations - James Morani, Town Manager Representatives from Woodard & Curran answered Council's questions regarding a proposed wastewater contract operations, which included budget matters and onboarding. 3. Update on outdoor refreshment area - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDE053:03- Cameron Bell, Counsel provided Council with an update as to the progress on the outdoor  (VIDEO 40:58-53:03)  1:00:11)  refreshment area, including the status oft the signage, safety plan, refuse, and logo.  M. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS N. CLOSED SESSION (:00:27-2:16:58)  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to go into closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) concerning disposition of publicly held real property; and Section 2.2- 3711(A)(29) concerning a lease for sewer contract for discussion of the terms or scope of the contract, because public discussion would adversely affect our  bargaining position or negotiating strategy. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, reconvened in open  session.  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. The certification was as follows:    80-  August 17, 2021  Mid-month meeting minutes  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Isoc certify  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  Webb  Ppk  hbe Kimbprly Kingsley, Clerk