- 10-  February3,2020 Regular Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR MEETING  MONDAY, FEBRUARY3, 2020-6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS- MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A regular meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was. held on Monday, February 3, 2020  at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME- Mayor Craig  B. ROLL CALL 1 Kimberly. Kingsley, Clerk  Members of Council Present:  Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Derek Webb, Councilmember  D. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and comments are. limited to three (3) minutes per person. (VIDE02:37-8:47)  Don McDonald Anita Manuel  E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 8:50-8:55)  January 6, 2020 regular meeting January 22, 2020 work session  Mayor Craig advised Council would dispense with approval of the minutes until the next  meeting. F.  PROCLAMATION - None G. RESOLUTIONS-None  H. PETITIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES-  1. First Reading - proposed amendment to Town of Abingdon Code, Part II - Code, Chapter 2 - Administration, Division 4, Ordinances and Resolutions, Section 2-96 Generally. - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDE09:03-11:14)    -11-  February 3,2020 Regular Meeting  Town Manager Morani advised Council that this was a change to the enacting clause of Mayor Craig questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments,  all ordinances and the effective date. Discussion ensued. the matter will be considered for a second reading. James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 11:14-12:01)  2.  First Reading - proposed amendment to Section 2-129. - Fire Department  Town Manager Morani stated that this change was consistent with the proposed Charter amendment of the Town Manager or designee shall appoint fire department officers as provided  by Code ofVirginia, Section 27-13.  Mayor Craig questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments,  the matter will be considered for a second reading.  3.  First Reading  proposed amendment to Town of Abingdon Code, Part II-  Chapter 2 - Administration, Article V.- Procurement; Sales James Morani, Town Manager  (VIDEO 12:02 -1 12:40)  Town Manager Morani stated that this ordinance will adopt the Virginia Public Procurement Act and that the Town Manager or designee could establish purchasing procedures in writing not requiring competitive sealed bids or competitive negotiations for certain contracts  consistent with the Virginia Public Procurement Act. the matter will be considered for a second reading.  Mayor Craig questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments,  4.  First Reading proposed amendment to the Town of Abingdon Code, Part II-  Code, Chapter 74 - Utilities, Article II. - Sewers and Sewage Disposal - James. Morani, Town  Manager (VIDEO 12:41 - 14:17)  Town Manager Morani explained that the changes included clarifying the term "Facility Manager" to the' Town Manager or designee and enacting the Town Manager or designee to refuse an application should there be insufficient capacity in the sewage works to allow for a new connection. Mr. Morani reminded Council that each section wasi reviewed at the last work session and the red-lined draft form that was provided, were inadvertently admitted from this packet.  Mayor Craig questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments,  the matter will be considered for a second reading. SECOND READINGS - None CONSIDERATION OF BIDS - None  I. J.    - 12-  February 3,2020 Regular Meeting  K. REPORTS FROM' THE TOWN MANAGER/STAEF  1. Presentation of quarterly financial report and revenue projection - Chuck Banner, Chuck Banner, Director of Finance - Treasurer presented the General and Sewer Fund summary as ofDecember 31,20191 to Council. Mrs. Quetsch, Chairperson of] Finance Committee, stated that would like this presentation to become a standard practice. Mayor Craig that it was very beneficial and Mr. Bradley requested that any future reports bei included with the agenda.  Director of Finance Treasurer (VIDEO 14:23-22:44)  2. Possible appointment of Town representative to the board of Community Center of Abingdon - James Morani, Town Manager VIDE022:45-26.0) Town Manager Morani stated that this matter is for discussion purposes, however feels that thei non-departmental process should be completed prior toi making a decision. Mayor Craig stated that he felt if Washington County appointed a representative that the Town should also. Mrs.  Quetsch volunteered to serve as the Town'sI representative.  On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Bradley, Council appointed Donna Quetsch to be the Town's representative to the board of The Community  Center of Abingdon.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Town Manager Morani provided Council with a brief update regarding the non- departmental funding requests received. Mr. Morani stated it was decided during last month's Finance Committee meeting that he would appoint a staff committee that would review the requests and provide a rating based on established criteria. Mr. Morani stated that this was proposed to streamline the process prior to the March 26, 2020 meeting. Mr. Morani advised that during the next two weeks, he would be meeting with department heads to discuss inter- departmental budgets. Ms. Patterson requested that Council receive a copy of the non-  departmental requests. (VIDE076.06-29.07,  L. OLD BUSINESS - MATTERS NOT ON' THE. AGENDA (VIDEO: 29:11-30:10)    -13-  February y3,2020 Regular Meeting  Ms. Patterson provided an update with regard toi recycling and that al late February meeting will be held with Carol Doss, Executive Director of Upper Tennessee River Roundtable.  M. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO: 30:14-37:13)  Mr. Bradley briefed Council regarding discussions involving vehicles parked as advertisements parked on lots was discussed at the Planning Commission and the Comprehensive Plan was on: next month's agenda. Mayor Craig thanked the Planning Commission for addressing  that issue.  Mrs. Quetsch stated that she had been busy and enjoyed serving.  Ms. Patterson expressed that she attended all meetings, participated in the Martin Luther King Parade and Business Challenge kickoff. She provide an update from the Tree Commission that several evasive Bradford pear trees would be removed in the Main Street area and was devastated that the large oak tree was lost at the Tourism Department recently. Ms. Patterson announced that the sixth-largest: red mulberry treei ini the Commonwealth isl located onl her property.  She also requested support as she would be a candidate for re-election in May.  Mr. Webb stated that it was a busy month with the Finance Committee and regular monthly meetings with the Recreation Advisory Committee and would be travelling to Richmond to  participate in the Virginia Legislative Day.  Mayor Craig stated that he serves on the District III board and was saddened to learn that Counsel Cameron Bell provided Council with an update regarding the Icenhour and Kelly  Executive Director David Richardson had resigned for health reasons.  EEOC matters.  N. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES-None  Mayor Craiga adjourned the meeting.  Say  JWayne Craig, ws  Kimberly hibaly  Kingsley,Cerk  Kinplwy