-55- June 22, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON MID-MONTH COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAYJUNE 22, 2021 -2 2:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS -I MUNICIPAL BUILDING  Amid-month meeting ofthe Abingdon Town Council was held on' Tuesday, June 22, 2021  at 2:30j pm in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME- Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL Members of Council Present:  Mike Owens Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor James Anderson  Member(s) of Council Absent: C.P PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:47-1:35:14)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the agenda as  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  E. PUBLIC COMMENTS Noj public comments F. PUBLICHEARINGS G. PROCLAMATIONS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Discussion regarding wastewater operations - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO Mike Greenberg, Jay Sheehan and Andy Jackson with Woodard & Curran addressed Council with a concept presentation and discussion regarding the benefits of contract operations for WolfCreek Water Reclamation Facility, including providing employees the resources, training and management structure to be successful; allow Town management to focus upon other areas of importance; develop a more resilient wastewater utility system; develop consistency within the  7:44-1:12:24)    56- June 22, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  annual budget process; most effective means to remain on the leading edge oft technology; shift daily accountability to aj professional operationsengineering firm; emutingrettiosuceson planning for professional; and access to resources that are vested in utility success. Discussion ensued. Council was in favor of pursuing a Request for Proposals for Contract Operations and 2. Presentation regarding American Rescue Plan Act of2021 - Steve Trotman, Director of Steve Trotman, Director of Finance presented Council with background and Treasury guidance for the American Rescue Plan Act (Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund) regarding the $8,162,143 allocated to the' Town. Mr. Trotman advised Council that a separate fund  directed Town Manager and Counsel to prepare said request.  Finance (VIDE01:12:27-1 1:33:59)  had been established for the fund for recordkeeping purposes.  I. RESOLUTIONS J. ORDINANCES K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  L.I MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER (VIDEO 1:34:11 - 1:34:57)  Town Manager James Morani reported that the meals and lodging tax trend is  maintaining and the Town isi in a good position for recovery.  M. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS N. CLOSED SESSION 0. ADJOURN  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  P  aibuly Kimberly Kingkley,  Kusay