-50- June7, 2021 Regular Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY,JUNE7,2021 1- 6:30PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A regular meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at  6:30 pm in the Council Chamber oft the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL Members of Council Present:  Mike Owens James Anderson Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor  C.P PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. PRAYER - Pastor Steven Bednar  E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDE09:36-10:02)  On motion ofl Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the agenda as  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  F. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDE010-03-1551)  Wayne Craig Richard Morgan  G.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 15:52-16:31)  May 3, 2021 minutes May 20, 2021 mid-month meeting  On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the May 3, 2021  and thel May 20, 2021 mid-month minutes as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens  Aye    -51- June7, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye  H. PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO 16:33-19:18)  Mayor Webb read into record Proclamation on1 the occasion to: recognize June 6 -12,2021 atl National Garden Week. Mayor Webb and Council presented: members oft the Abingdon Garden PUBLIC: HEARING Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and comments 1. Public Hearing- Sale ofreal property, namely Hassinger House, also known as. Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau, 335 Cummings Street, Parcel Number 020-11-1 - James Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. Wayne Craig addressed the Council. 2. Public Hearing - Solicit public input for local community development in relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal to be submitted to the Virginia Department of] Housing and Community Development for General Community Support in the COVID-19: Environment Program. The General Community Support in the COVID-19 Environment Program will consist ofaj partnership between the Town, locally owned dine- ini restaurants to provide ready-to-go meals to Faith In Action for families in need. - Tonya Triplett, Director of Economic Development and Tourism/Assistant Town Manager Tonya Triplett, Director of Economic Development and Tourism/Assistant Town Manager addressed the Council to advise the continuation oft the grant from January 2020 with the DHCD offering an additional $200,000. Mrs. Triplett stated that she has requested the pre-COVID regulations and include the locally owned sit-down, full-service restaurants who have opened Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. Hearing no further comments,  Club with a framed Proclamation.  are limited to five (5) minutes per person.  Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 19:24-21:40) Hearing no further comments, Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.  (VIDE021:41-23:33)  during the pandemic.  Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.  J.E RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution of the Council supporting local community development in relation to Community Development Block Grant proposal requesting additional funding to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for General Community Support in the COVID-19 Environment Program. - Tonya Triplett, Director of Economic Development and Tourism/Assistant Town Manager (VIDEO  23:36-24:46)    -52- June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting  Cameron Bell, Counsel advised Council that communications with the Virginia Department ofHousing and Community Development regarding language for the Resolution and On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, tabled matter to al later date.  requested that the matter be tabled and revisited at the next meeting.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2. Resolution ofthe Council to establish fees and charges for services- - James. Morani, Town Town Manager James Morani advised Council that this Resolution includes sewer fee adjustment off four percent effective. July 1, as well as trash and all other fees being set by the Town Manager as has been the practice. Mr. Morani stated that the Ordinance included the tax rates as required by statute. Mayor Webb clarified that the sewer and trash fees were: recommended by the Town's financial advisors last year but adopting this year as a result of the pandemic.  Manager (VIDEO: 24:47-26:55)  On motion ofMr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, adopted Resolution as  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3. Resolution of the Council supporting the expansion of passenger rail service - James Town Manager James Morani stated that this Resolution is the Town's support for the expansion of passenger rail service in Southwest Virginia. Mr. Morani stated that upon passenger On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, adopted Resolution as  Morani, Town Manager (VIDE026:55-2 28:18)  this will be forwarded to our legislatures for presentation to the Governor.  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:    -53- June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  1. An Ordinance of the Council to transition Council elections from May to November. - Cameron Bell conveyed that legislature passed this session ordering elections to be transitioned from May to November by statute 15.2-1400, which requires Council to adopt an Ordinance. Mr. Bell stated that the Ordinance would be effective July 1, but it will affect every Mayor Webb questioned whether this matter should be rejected. Hearing no comment, 2. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 82 of the Town of Abingdon Code pertaining to ride- Town Manager James Morani stated that this Ordinance would amend the Town Code to redefine the definition of "taxicab" to exclude ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Mayor Webb questioned whether this matter should be rejected. Hearing no comment,  Cameron Bell, Town Counsel (VIDEO: 28:20-2 29:47)  election conducted after January 1,2022. matter will move to a second reading.  share - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 29:48 -3 30:46)  matter will move to a second reading. L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES  1. 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, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. -S Steve Trotman, Director of Finance (VIDEO: 30:49- Director of Finance Steve Trotman presented ai revised budget ordinance to Council as a result on increase revenues. Mr. Trotman stated that he felt confident that the trend would continue and amended the budget to include at two-percent Cost of] Living Adjustment as this was  33:58)  deferred from the current budget due to the pandemic.  On motion ofl Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the presented Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, which included a 2% cost of living increase for full-time  employees, including Council appointees. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch  Aye Aye Aye Aye    54- June7, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mayor Webb  Aye  M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW: BUSINESS  1. Request for Proposals (RFP) by the Town of Abingdon for sale of3 335 Cummings Street, Parcel No. 020-11-1 - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 34:02-3 38:57) Town Manager James Morani presented the Request for Proposal for authorization to publish. Mayor Webb stated that this was discussed at the last meeting and changes were made based on the requests of citizens regarding the covenants. Cameron Bell, Counsel, discussed the On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the Request for  deed restrictions included in the proposed RFP. Discussion ensued.  Proposals as it is presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  O. OLD BUSINESS  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER (VIDEO 38:48-41:40)  Town Manager James Morani updated Council with regard to sales, lodging and meals tax collections with a comparison of the April/May 2019 revenue to April/May 2021, and feels very  cautiously optimistic.  Q.COUNCILI MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 41:42-4 46:52) Manager, and members oft the Veterans Memorial Foundation Board. R. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  Mrs. Pillion addressed matters and events regarding interactions between Town Council,  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.    hsbulyf Kingsluy Kimberly Kingsley, Cletk