70- August2, 2021 Regular Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST: 2, 2021 - 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  Aregular meeting ofthe Abingdon Town Council was held onl Monday, August 2, 2021 at  6:30 pm in the Council Chamber of the 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 D. PRAYER - Pastor. Dwayne Knight  E.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 7:32-8:28)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, amended the agenda to include an additional closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.2-3711(A)(29) concerning a contract where public discussion of the terms or scope of the contract 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  F. I PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDE0829-1435)  Doug Beatty John Dew  G.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDE01437-15:53)  July 6, 2021 meeting July15, 2021 retreat    71-  August 2, 2021 Regular Meeting  On motion ofl Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the July 6, 2021  minutes as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Abstain (absent) Aye Aye  On motion ofl Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the. July 15, 2021  Retreat minutes as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  H. PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO 15:54-30:35)  1. Proclamation on the occasion to honor and recognize the. Abingdon High School  Baseball Team 2021 VHSL Class 3 Baseball State runner-up  Mr. Anderson read into record a Proclamation on the occasion to honor and recognize the Abingdon High School Baseball Team 2021 VHSL Class 3 Baseball State runner-up. Mayor Webb and Council presented members oft the AHS Baseball team with framed Proclamations. 2. Proclamation on the occasion to honor and recognize Lauren Wimmer, Abingdon High Mrs. Quetsch read into record a Proclamation on the occasion to honor and recognize Lauren Wimmer, Abingdon High School 2021 VHSL Class 3 Tennis Singles State Champion. Mayor Webb and Council presented Ms. Wimmer with ai framed Proclamation. 3. Proclamation on the occasion to honor and recognize Dillon McReynolds, Abingdon Mrs. Pillion read into record a Proclamation on the occasion to honor and recognize Dillon McReynolds, Abingdon High School 2021 VHSL Class 3' Tennis Singles State runner-up. Mayor  School 2021 VHSL Class 3 Tennis Singles State Champion  High School 2021 VHSL Class 3 Tennis Singles State runner-up Webb and Council presented Mr. Reynolds with a framed Proclamation.    72-  August 2, 2021 Regular Meeting  4. Proclamation on the occasion to honor and recognize Xander Brown and Dylan Phillips for second-place finishes, Abingdon High School 2021 VHSL Track and Field Mr. Owens read into record a Proclamation on the occasion tol honor and recognize Xander Brown and Dylan Phillips, Abingdon High School 2021 VHSL Track and Field for second-place finishes. Mayor Webb and Council presented Mr. Brown and Mr. Phillips with framed 5. Proclamation recognizing Holston Mountain Artisans in celebration oft their Fiftieth Mayor Webb read into record a Proclamation on the occasion to recognize Holston Mountain Artisans in celebration of their Fiftieth Anniversary. Mayor Webb and Council presented members oft the Holston Mountain Artisans with a framed Proclamation.  Proclamations.  Anniversary  PUBLIC! HEARING- Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and comments  are limited to five (5) minutes per person.  J. RESOLUTIONS  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (VIDEO 30:49. - 32:52)  1. An Ordinance accepting Atmos Energy Corporation bid for natural gas franchise, privilege, lease or right proposed to be granted - James Morani, Town Manager Town Manager James Morani recalled that bids were opened at the July 6, 2021 meeting and this is the first reading to award the bid to. Atmos Energy Corporation for natural gas franchise, privilege, lease or right. Cameron Bell, Counsel stated that Council can waive the second reading. On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, adopted Ordinance to accept Atmos Energy Corporation bid for natural gas franchise, privilege, lease or right  proposed to be granted and waive the second reading.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW BUSINESS O. OLD BUSINESS MANAGER  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN    73-  August 2, 2021 Regular Meeting  1. Abingdon Police Department Update -4 APD ChiefHolbrook (VIDEO 33:15-4 44:25) ChiefHolbrook provided Council with an update, including the retirement of Sgt. Camille Finney after serving for twenty-three years and other matters concerning code enforcement, 2. Allocation offunds received: from the American Rescue Plan Act of2021 (ARPA)-James Town Manager James Morani and Director of Finance Steve Trotman updated Council regarding four projects, including (1) East Main Street flooding in the amount of$4.0 million; (2) completion of The Meadows project in the amount of $2.0 million; (3) Virginia Creeper Trail trestle repairs in the amount of $1.25 million; and (4) Green Spring Road culvert with potential realignment and storm-water correction in the amount of $825,000. Mr. Trotman discussed loss ofrevenue and the first reporting tot thel U.S. Treasuryis due October31,2021. Discussion ensured regarding amending the budget as a result of the ARPA funds. Michael Surrett, Public Works Senior Management Assistant, provided al briefupdate regarding The Meadows project. On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, authorized allocation of  training, Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center  Morani, Town Manager MVIDE0426-10137  ARPA funds as discussed.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3. Discussion regarding Hassinger House - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO Town Manager. James Morani advised Council that noj proposals were received ini response to the recent RFP. Mr. Morani suggested that an auction of the property with similar preservation restrictions be entertained. Mr. Bell stated that aj public hearing was previously held and discussion  1:01:38-1:08:25)  ensued.  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, authorized the Hassinger House be auctioned, subject to conditions set forth by the' Town Manager and Counsel.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye    74-  August 2, 2021 Regular Meeting  (VIDEO1 1:08:27-1:14:48)  Town Manager. James Morani informed Council that after speaking with Treasurer Tammy Baldwin that the Town's observed holidays will be printed on the monthly sewer statement. Mr. Morani also advised Council that the agenda cover sheets discussed att the recent Retreat will begin  in September.  Mr. Morani also updated the Council with regard to the selection committee's for the wastewater operations contract: and will enterinto negotiations with the firm and present to Council  at ai future meeting.  Q. C COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:14:48 -1 1:15:43)  Mayor Derek Webb stated that he pledged tol lead for charitable donations for the sports complex nearing $300,000 with his goal of$1.0: million. Mayor Webb further stated that he will continue to have conversations to complete that goal as people want to be involved in this  exciting project.  R. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator  Appointment to fill expired term or reappointment of an additional term of Sylvia Appointment to fill expired term or reappointment of an additional term of] Michael Appointment to fill expired term or reappointment of an additional term of Doris Appointment to fill expired term or reappointment of an additional term of] Kent  Robbins Spiegler Shuman Peterson  (VIDE01:15:45-1 1:46:36)  On motion by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, to go into closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2-3711(A)(29) concerning a lease with the Washington County Historical Society for discussion of the terms or scope of the contract, because public discussion would adversely affect our bargaining position or negotiating strategy; and Section 2.2-3711(A)) for considering application for appointment to boards,  specifically Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion  Aye Aye Aye    75- August 2, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye  On motion by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, 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  Mrs. Quetsch 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 of Information Act cited in the motion. 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  (VIDE01:46:39 9-1:47:18)  On motion by Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Owens, authorized the Town Manager to provide notice that 306 Depot Square lease will not be renewed.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye    76-  August 2, 2021 Regular Meeting  (VIDEO1 1:47:18-1:47:52)  On motion by Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, authorized the Town Manger to begin the process ofi issuing al RFP to lease the property at 306 Depot  Square.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  (1DE014788-14841)  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, reappointed the four members to an additional year to serve on the Virginia Highlands Small  Business Incubator board. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  Po  Kimberly Kingsley