-35- April 22, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY,APRIL 22, 2021 -2 2:30P PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A regular meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was. held on Thursday, April 22, 2021  at 2:30 pm in the Council Chamber of 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.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:25-7:57)  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, amended the draft agenda to include two closed sessions under item M pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, consultation with legal counsel, regarding the pending cases of Icenhour v.Town ofAbingdon; Kelly V. Town ofAbingdon; and Reichler V. Town ofAbingdon; and as permitted pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)(29) concerning a contract with Abingdon Main Street for discussion of the terms or scope of a 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  (VIDE08:06-8:52)  On motion ofl Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, to approve the agenda as amended.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye    -36- April 22, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  D. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None F. PROCLAMATIONS-None G. NEW BUSINESS  E.P PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS-I None  1. Discussion regarding requested easement for Appalachian Electric Power to cross Virginia Creeper Trail right-of-way John Dew, Director of Public Works (VIDEO John Dew, Director of Public Works, advised Council that Appalachian Electric Power requires an easement to cross the Virginia Creeper Trail right-of-way to provide power to a property and must have an easement: from the Town of Abingdon and the' TownofDamascus. Mr. Dew stated that Mr. Bell is reviewing the proposed easement. Discussion ensued. Mr. Bell stated that this matter would require a public hearing and will be considered at the next meeting.  9:01-13:25)  H. RESOLUTIONS C ORDINANCES J. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS MANAGER (VIDE01335-2427)  K. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  1. Presentation ofthe Town's annual tree: report - Kevin Sigmon, Town Arborist Kevin Sigmon provided Council with updates regarding Tree City USA; Abingdon tree give-away program; memorial trees at the Veterans Memorial Park; various sites for tree  plantings; and monitoring and removal of Ash trees.  2. Discussion regarding FY2021-2022 Budget - Steve Trotman, Director of Finance Steve Trotman, Director of Finance, provided Council with an update regarding the amendment to the FY2020-2021 and the upcoming FY2021-2022 budget. Discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Donna Quetsch read a statement in support ofTown Manager. James Morani.  (IDE02429-11125)  L. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS VIDE011126-1a546,  Discussion ensued.  M. CLOSED SESSION (VIDEO1 1:15:47-2:15:58)  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to convene in closed session pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, consultation with legal counsel, regarding the pending cases of Icenhour V. Town ofAbingdon; Kellyv. Town ofAbingdon; and Reichler V. Town of Abingdon. Also as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(29), concerning a contract with Abingdon Main Street for discussion of the terms or scope of the contract, because public discussion would adversely affect  our bargaining position or negotiating strategy.    -37- April 22, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr.A Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, 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 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  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  TMk  Savlslariap