78-  August 19, 2020 Mid-Month Session  TOWN OF ABINGDON MID-MONTH SESSION  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 - 2:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A mid-month session oft the Abingdon' Town Council was. held on Wednesday, August 19,  2020 at 2:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME- Mayor Webb  B. ROLL CALL - Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk  Members of Council Present:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Vice Mayor Quetsch Mayor Webb  C.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor Webb (VIDE05:23-6:03)  On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, Council approved 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  D. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and  comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.  Noj public comments  D. PETITION(S) AND PUBLICI HEARINGS  Noj petitions or public hearings PROCLAMATIONS Noj proclamations  E.  G. NEW BUSINESS  1. Consideration of request from the Virginia Department of Transportation to deviate from Section 30-32 (b) and Section 30-34 of the Town Code (Noise regulations) for intersection improvements at West Main Street and Jonesboro Road. John Dew,  Director of Public Works (VIDE0618-14:49)    79.  August 19, 2020 Mid-Month Session  Mr. Dew advised Council that the Virginia Department of Transportation has requested that the Town consider a waiver of the Town's noise ordinance since the construction was more suited for work at night. Mr. Dew stated that the project may not begin until 2022, however this should be addressed SO Virginia Department ofTransportation can continue the design. Mr. Bell questioned ifresidents would be affected and Mr. Morani advised that the residents would receive advanced notice. Mr. Dew stated that it was expected that the project would take approximately  six-weeks.  Oni motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, Council approved the Virginia Department of' Transportation request to deviate from Section 30-32(b) and Section 30-34 of the Town Code for intersection improvements at West Main Street and  Jonesboro Road during the duration of said construction.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  H. RESOLUTIONS 1.  Rescind Resolution determining property located at 130 Wall Street, commonly known as "The Abingdon Mercantile", for redevelopment pursuant to Section 36- 55.30:2.B, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. - Cameron Bell, Esq. (VIDEO  14:44-17:52)  Cameron Bell, Counsel stated that hel had discussions with the Virginia Housing Development Authority regarding "Area" VS. Project" language included in the Town's Resolution. Mr. Bell stated that after further discussion, it was discovered that the governing body ofa City or County could only act upon request and therefore the Town's] Resolution should be rescinded. Discussion  ensued.  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, Council rescinded the Resolution that determined property located at 130 Wall Street, commonly known as "The Abingdon Mercantile", for redevelopment pursuant to Section 36-55.30:2.B,  Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye    80-  August 19, 2020 Mid-Month Session  I.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1.  Continued discussion from August 3, 2020 meeting regarding proposed Zoning Text. Amendment, Part II - Code. Appendix B - Zoning Ordinance; Article 21. - Signs. - Jason Boswell, Director of Planning (VIDE017:57-19:21) Jason Boswell, Director of Planning, advised Council that this was listed on the agenda for the public to have an additional opportunity to speak regarding the proposed amendments and to answer any questions from the Council. Mayor Webb stated that no action was required from  Council at this time.  J.  MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER 1.  Discussion regarding yard sale permits - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO Town Manager James Morani recommended to Council that discontinue the yard sale permit fee of $3.00 ultimately costs more to process. Cameron Bell, Counsel stated that the On motion ofl Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, Council establish ai fee of  19:26-25:30)  Council could move: for authority not to charge a fee for yard sale permits.  zero dollars for yard sale permits. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2.  Coomes Recreation Center reopening plan - James Morani, Town Manager Town Manager James Morani stated that aj plan was being discussed toi reopen the Coomes Police Operations Update - ChiefJon Holbrook (VIDE034:06-47.00) Chief Holbrook presented Council with his quarterly Operational Report, June - July,  (VIDE025:31 1-34:05)  Recreation Center. Discussion ensued.  3. 2020.  K. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS  No reports at this time  L. CLOSED SESSION-1 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 would adversely affect the' Town's! bargaining position. (VIDEO 47:05-1:33:56) On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, to convene in closed session for discussion as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), of potential    81 -  August 19, 2020 Mid-Month Session  disposition of publicly held real property where the discussion in an open meeting  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 Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to reconvene 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) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions of the Virginia  Freedom ofl Information Act cited in the motion. The certification was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Isoc certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify  Mayor Webb adjourned the meeting.  Dèrek Webb! Mayor  mik Kimberly Kingsley Clei