-73- July 16, 2020 Work Session  TOWN OF ABINGDON WORK SESSION THURSDAYJULY 16, 2020 - 2:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A work session of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at  2:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME- Mayor Craig  B.  ROLL CALL - Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk  Members of Council Present:  Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Vice Mayor Quetsch Mayor Webb  C.  PUBLIC COMMENTS - Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. (VIDE04:01-4:07  None  D.  PETITIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  1.  Public Hearing Solicit public input for local community development ini relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for General Community Support in the COVID-19 Environment Program. The General Community Support in the COVID-19 Environment Program will include the following activities: The project will consist ofa partnership between the Town, locally owned dine-in restaurants to provide ready-to-go meals to Faith In Action for families in need affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. - Tonya Triplett,  Economic Development Coordinator (VIDEO 4:08 -6 6:13)  Tonya Triplett, Economic Development Coordinator updated Council stating that the first public hearing was held on July 1, 2020. Mrs. Triplett stated that the program has now expanded and revised the proposed Resolution toi include up to $200,000 with approximately $60,000: fort the restaurants to provide the meals and some funds for Faith In Action to make expansions and  adjustments to accommodate curbside delivery and food storage.  Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open. Hearing no additional comments, Mayor  Webb declared the public hearing closed. E. RESOLUTION    -74- July 16, 2020 Work Session  1.  Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Filing of an Application for Community Improvement Grant Funds for COVID-19 Response through the Community Development Block Grant Program = Tonya Triplett,  Economic Development Coordinator (VIDE06:16-7:39)  On nomination by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, adopted the  Resolution as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr.Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye  2.  Discussion regarding Resolution determining property located at 130 Wall Street, commonly known as "The Abingdon Mercantile", for redevelopment pursuant to Section 36-55.30:2B, Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended - Tonya Triplett,  Economic Development Coordinator (VIDEO 7:43-10:20)  Tonya Triplett, Economic Development Coordinator provided information regarding a developer interested in this property and working with Virginia Housing Authority for financing. Mrs. Triplett stated that should the Council pass this Resolution, the developer could receive  additional resources with VHDA. Discussion ensued.  Mayor Webb stated that no action is needed at this time, and the matter will be placed on  the August 3, 2020 agenda. NEW BUSINESS 1.  F.  Discussion regarding lease ofs space at Coomes Recreation Center James Morani, Jennifer Johnson, Director of Recreation, presented Council with information regarding  Town Manager (VIDEO1 10:22-1 19:24)  leasing vacated space as a therapy/rehab service. Discussion ensued.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1.  Adoption ofrevised Financial Policy Guidelines- - James Morani, Town Manager  (VIDE019:30-22.16)  Town Manager James Morani advised Council that the Finance Committee discussed the proposed revised Financial Policy Guidelines property by Davenport & Associates at the July 1,  2020 meeting. Discussion ensued.    -75- July 16, 2020 Work Session  On nomination by Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, adopted the  revised Financial Policy Guidelines as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye  H. MATTERS NOT ON' THE. AGENDA  I.  REPORTS FROM COUNCIL/STAEF (VIDE02227-3624)  Vice Mayor Quetsch thanked the Town Manager for all ofhis hard work on the budget that Mayor Webb expressed his thoughts regarding the struggles dealing with the COVID-19 matter and thanked the tremendous number of employees that do a fantastic job and especially during this very peculiar circumstances and everyone steps up and just creates al lot of good in the  ended being in the black, together with Stephanie Davis and Davenport & Associates.  community.  Mrs. Pillion questioned whether or not closing the town hall. Discussion ensued. Tonya Triplett, Economic Development Coordinator, provided briefinformation regarding Mayor Webb stated that Council will be interviewing candidates next week and will be  the CARE. Act.  prepared to make an appointment at the August 3 Council meeting.  Mayor Webb adjourned the meeting.  DerekV  4  Kimberly  Wehlmpluy  Kingley, Clerk