-14-  February 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 - 2:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  Aregular meeting ofthe Abingdon Town Council was held on' Tuesday, February 16, 2021  at 6:30 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 2:56-3:43) addressing Item I-1 prior to Items H -1 and H-2.  On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to amend the agenda by  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  D. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NONE) PROCLAMATIONS G. NEW BUSINESS H. RESOLUTIONS  E. F.  PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS  1. Resolution supporting the Town's grant application for study ofTown Creek watershed John Dew, Director of Public Works (VIDEO 7:19-16:53) John Dew, Director of Public Works advised Council that this was a grant opportunity to conduct a study of the Town Creek watershed and requested Council consider a $50,000 match. Discussion ensued with regard to the study area and timeframe. Mr. Dew: stated that the study was  budgeted, however requires the requested Resolution.  On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, adopted Resolution supporting the Town's grant application for study ofTown Creek watershed.    -15-  February 16, 2021 Mid-month 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 accepting certain White Avenue Right Of Way - John Dew, Director of John Dew, Director ofPublic Works explained that the adoption of an Ordinance to vacate an unopened right-of-way of White Avenue resulted in a small residual to be accepted and later  Public Works (VIDE016.S5-19:10)  incorporated into Barter Drive.  On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Owens, adopted Resolution  accepting a certain White Avenue right-ol-way. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb ORDINANCES  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  I.  1. First Reading - An Ordinance vacating a portion of an unopened 40-foot right-of-way known as "White Avenue" located at or near 226 Barter Drive; 238 Barter Drive and 236 Barter Drive in the Town of Abingdon, Virginia bounded by property currently owned by Petitioners Michael E. and Kaye C. Richards Beale (Tax Parcel Number 013- 3-28); Robert D. and Estella M. Gilmer (Tax Parcel Number 013-3-116); and Lauren Street Wagner (Tax Parcel Number 013-3-36) (VIDE03:56-7:15) John Dew, Director of Public Works provided a brief update as to the request to vacate a portion of an unopened 40-foot right-of-way with the appointed Board of Viewers having no  objections, only a few stipulations, that were addressed.  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, adopted Ordinance vacating a portion of an unopened 40-fooot right-of-way known as "White Avenue" located at or near 226 Barter Drive; 238 Barter Drive and 236 Barter Drive in the Town of Abingdon, Virginia bounded by property owned by    -16-  February 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  Petitioners Michael E. and Kaye C. Richards Beale (Tax Parcel Number 013-3- 28); Robert D. and Estella M. Gilmer (Tax Parcel Number 013-3-116); and Lauren Street Wagner (Tax Parcel Number 013-3-36), and dispensed with the  second reading.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb UNFINISHED BUSINESS MANAGER  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  J.  K. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  Town Manager James Morani advised of a scheduled March 16, 2021 appointment for  professional photography ofCouncil members. (VIDEO 19:19-2 20:40)  1. 20:43-1:00:17)  Transportation update - John Dew, Director of Public Works (VIDEO  John Dew, Director of Public Works provided Council with a transportation update, including VDOT Smart Scale projects and other Town projects with lengthy discussion.  2.  Discussion regarding FY 2021-2022 Budget Process - Steve Trotman,  Director of Finance (VIDEO 1:00:19 - 1:03:08)  Director ofl Finance Steve Trotman provided Council with the 2021-2022 Budget Calendar  and briefly reviewed the scheduled meetings.  3. -1:10:41)  Sewer Rate Analysis - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO . 1:03:13  Town Manager James Morani and John Dew, Director of Public Works, advised Council of the need to address inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues within the Town and the need for a  request for proposals to consider future plant upgrades.  4.  Discussion regarding parking in fire lanes - James Morani, Town  Manager (VIDEO 1:10:44-1:26:12)    -17-  February 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  Town Manager. James Morani, Fire ChiefJohn McCormick and Police ChiefJon] Holbrook provided information regarding the previous establishment of fire lanes and asked for consideration ofan Ordinance to enact policei issued citations for violators. Discussion ensued and Council agreed that staffi research the matter and bring back for discussion in the near future.  L.  COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS MDE012614-13537  Councilwoman Pillion asked Council and management to consider a location for the  junior/senior prom ifthe high school does not allow. Discussion ensued. M. CLOSED SESSION (IDE013541-157.35)  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 On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, convened in closed session for discussion as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), of potential disposition of publicly held real property where the discussion in an open meeting  position.  would adversely affect the' Town's bargaining position.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, 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. Pillion 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)    -18-  February 16, 2021 Mid-month Meeting  lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions of the Virginia  Freedom ofInformation 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.  7lc  ley  Kimberly  habulykap