-26- March 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 - 2:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS- - MUNICIPAL BUILDING Ar regular meeting oft the Abingdon Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 16, 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 Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor James Anderson Member(s) of Council Absent: C.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 3:57-5:15) On motion ofl Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, amended the draft agenda to include ac closed session toi item M to add a second closed section to pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to discuss specific legal matters with legal counsel as stated by Cameron Bell, Counsel. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye D. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None F.P PROCLAMATIONS- None G. NEW BUSINESS - None H. RESOLUTIONS - None I. ORDINANCES - None J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None E.P PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS-None K. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER 1. Discussion regarding FY2021-2022 budget - Steve Trotman, Director of Finance Steve Trotman, Director of Finance, provided Council with an update regarding the FY2020-2021 and the upcoming FY2021-2022 budget and capital improvements projects. James (VIDEO 5:30 - 18:09) -27- March 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting Morani, Town Manager also advised that a recent Davenport sewer study recommended a four- percent rate increase last year, however that was not implemented as a result of COVID-19, however should be considered this year. Mr. Morani advised Council that staff was working on a comprehensive fee schedule that will be reviewed annually prior to adopting the budget. 2. Hassinger property boundary adjustment - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO Town Manager James Morani advised Council that this matter was before them on March 1,2021for discussion and authorized him to execute the proposed boundary adjustment, however it was later realized that the Town no longer need access to the banner pole. Mr. Morani stated that this revised plat presented corrects that area and included the additional parking. Discussion 18:12-30:21) ensued. On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, rescinded prior motion made on March 1,2021 to approve boundary adjustment plat. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, direct that Town Manager initiate a boundary adjustment for the Hassinger property based on this plat, document number 15044-002. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye (VIDEO: 30:23 -33:21) MATTER NOT ON AGENDA Town Manager James Morani requested Jason Boswell, Director of Community Development provide Council with an update regarding as special called meeting with the Planning Commission for the Hiram Dooley house. L. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS - None -28- March 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting M. CLOSED SESSION 1. Closed Session pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss a matter involving disposition of publicly held real property because discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position. CLOSED SESSION (VIDEO: 33:24-55:41) On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to convene in closed session pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)8) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, permitting issues to discuss with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye NOTE: Mr. Anderson arrived for meeting at 3:19 pm 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 Abstained 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 Iso certify Abstained Iso certify -29- March 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb Iso certify Iso certify Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned. MayorDérek) Webb - K Kingslèy, Kalals Kwply