-10-  February 1, 2021 Regular Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY1,2021 - 6:301 PM COUNCILCHAMBERS- MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A regular meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, February 1,2 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 9:52-10:27)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the draft 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  E. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. (VIDE01028-1458)  Katy Brown on behalfofThe Barter Theatre F.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 15:00-15:37)  January 4, 2021 minutes January 19, 2021 mid-month meeting  On motion ofl Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the January 4, 2021 minutes and the. January 19, 2021 mid-month minutes as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:    -11-  February: 1, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  G. PROCLAMATIONS (None) - RESOLUTIONS (None)  H. PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (None) J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (None) K. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (None) L. CONSIDERATION OF ANY BIDS  1. Consideration of bids for asphalt resurfacing project for the 2021-2022 fiscal year = John Dew, Director of Public Works, advised bids were received for the annual asphalt resurfacing from Bizzack Construction, LLC and W-L Construction and Paving, Inc. Mr. Dew stated that W-LConstruction and Paving, Inc. submitted the lowest base bid of$561,281.05. Mr. Dew also advised that W-L Construction and Paving, Inc. submitted an add alternate bid of $78,000 for high-friction surface treatment for several areas in the Town, however was not recommending that at this time. Mr. Dew explained that he would communicate with Virginia  John. Dew, Director ofPublic Works (VIDEO 15:53-21:37)  Department ofTransportation for assistance with regard to surface treatment.  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, awarded the asphalt resurfacing project to W-L Construction and Paving, Inc. in the amount of  $561,281.05.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  M. NEW BUSINESS  1. Abingdon Police Department update - ChiefJon Holbrook (VIDE021:40-37.03) Chief Holbrook provided updates regarding new officers, Highlands Community Service Delta Award, training/instruction, special events/community policing, Crisis Intervention Team  Assessment Center (CITA), and COVID-19.    12-  February: 1, 2021 Regular Meeting  N. OLD BUSINESS  0. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER (VIDE037:10 -4 42:21)  1. Discussion of Proposed Vacation ofUnopened Right-of-Way Known as "White Avenue" and Recommendation from Board ofViewers - John. Dew, Director of John Dew, DirectorofPublic Works, advised Council that the Board of Viewers found that no inconvenience to the Town would result from the requested vacation and recommended that Easement be retained within the vacated right-of-way for any existing utilities and storm The remainder of White Avenue right-of-way be incorporated by resolution in to All petitioners directly involved with the vacation acknowledge and approve by signature the division oft the vacated: right-of-way plat to be recorded. Discussion ensued and agreed that this matter would be placed on the February 16 agenda for action. Counsel Cameron Bell stated that an additional ordinance be prepared regarding a rectangular remnant to include in Barter Drive. Robert Gilmer spoke from the audience.  Public Works  the vacation be contingent on1 three conditions:  drainage;  adjacent Barter Drive right-of-way; and  P. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 42:26-4 44:13)  Mrs. Pillion announced that Washington County was the ranked: number one: for thel highest rate of vaccines in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mayor Webb stated that one oft the reasons forl low volume at this time ist the result ofvaccinators doing an excellent job with thei initial supply. Mayor Webb commended everyone involved in the vaccination process, further stating that it has Q. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES - (VIDEO 44:19-46:21)  not been an easy task.  1.  Sustain Abingdon  Reappointment of Ashby Dickerson, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment of Anita Manuel, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment ofChelsea Goulding, who is eligible to serve an additional term  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, appointed Ashby Dickerson, Anita Manuel and Chelsea Goulding to serve an additional term on the Sustain  Abingdon committee.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch  Aye Aye Aye Aye    -13-  February 1, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mayor Webb  Aye  2.  Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority  Appointment toi fill expired term ofl Monica Appleby, who isi ineligible to serve  an additional term  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, appointed Debbie Loveland to fill the expired term of Monica Appleby on the Abingdon Redevelopment and  Housing Authority.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  y  Kimberly Kingsley,