-7- January 22, 2020 Work Session  TOWN OF ABINGDON WORK SESSION  WEDNESDAV,ANUARYZ, 2020- - 2:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A work session ofthe Abingdon Town Council was held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020,  2019 at 2:30 pm ini the Council Chambers ini the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME- Mayor Craig  B.  ROLL CALL - Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk Members of Council Present:  Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  (VIDEO 0:01-16:28)  Mayor Craig stated that he and Vice-Mayor Patterson received complaints regarding Elderspirit regarding a matter that was discussed at a meeting recently. Mayor Craig explained that this matter would be treated as an agenda item sO staff could respond, if necessary.  Town Manager James Morani stated that he spoke with staff, including Chief Tony Sullivan and' Town Counsel, Cameron Bell and provided an update regarding the matter recently  filed in the Washington County General District Court. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDE01637-20.49)  H. Randall Grumpelt was called to speak on this matter at this time. Discussion ensued.  H.R Randall Grumpelt (see above) Michael Miano  John Dew, Director of Public Works, introduced Matt Henderson, Facilities Maintenance  Manager and was welcomed by the Council. (VIDE021:07-22-40)  D. NEW BUSINESS (VIDEO 22:42-25:48)  1. Discussion regarding proposed amendment to Town of Abingdon Code, PartII-Code, Chapter 2 - Administration, Division 4, Ordinances and Resolutions, Section 2-96  Generally. - James Morani, Town Manager    -8- January 22, 2020 Work Session  Cameron Bell, Counsel stated that the proposed amendment to this Ordinance would set forth procedures for enacting an ordinance and effective from the date of their passage, unless indicated otherwise in the ordinance or resolution. Council agreed to place this matter on the  February 3, 2020 agenda for consideration.  2. Discussion regarding amendment to Section 2-129. - Fire Department - James Cameron Bell, Counsel reported that this section is being amended to state that the Town Manager or designee shall appoint the fire department officers, as provided in Code of Virginia, Section 27-13 as a result of the proposed Charter amendments. Council agreed to place this  Morani, Town Manager (VIDE025.48-76.42)  matter on the February 3, 2020 agenda for consideration.  3. Discussion regarding proposed amendment to Town of Abingdon Code, Part II - Chapter 2 - Administration, Article V. - Procurement; Sales - James Morani, Town Town Manager James Morani stated that this] proposed amendment states that the' Town of Abingdon will follow the Virginia Public Procurement Act and that the' Town Manager or designee may establish purchasing procedures in writing that do not require competitive sealed bids or competitive negotiation for certain contracts that are consistent with the Act. Council agreed to  Manager MVIDE026,45-2731)  place this matter on the February 3, 2020 agenda for consideration.  4. Discussion regarding proposed amendment to the Town of Abingdon Code, Part II - Code, Chapter 74 - Utilities, Article II. - Sewers and Sewage Disposal = James Town Manager James Morani stated as ai result of an Inflow and Infiltration System study and ai review of the Town code that lead to the proposed amendments. Mr. Morani stated that Section 74-34. Application for Service would allow the Town Manager or designee to refuse any application if there were insufficient capacity in the sewage works to allow for a new connection and Section 74-28. Administration changes "facility manager" to "town manager". Discussion ensued. Council agreed to place this matter on the February 3, 2020 agenda for consideration.  Morani, Town Manager (VIDE02732-3413)  5. Discussion regarding recent Infrastructure and Infiltration sewer study - John Dew, John Dew provided Council with an update regarding two projects identified that require immediate attention, namely East Valley Street/Walden Road that includes grade problems, and a force main at Exit 19. Mayor Craig questioned as to whether both studies had been finalized and  Director of Public Services (VIDE034:14-39:50)  requested that they be posted to the Town's website at that time.    -9- January 22,2020 Work Session  6. Discussion regarding alternative election of mayor and council at November general election - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO: 39:59-48:33) Town Manager James Morani stated that information contained in the Code of Virginia and' Town Code wasi included int the packet as discussion was held regarding moving from the May election to the General Election in the Fall. Discussion ensued and Council asked Mr. Morani to contact Richard Macbeth, a citizen who spoke during the public comments recently.  7. Discussion regarding handicapped parking on Main Street - John Dew, Director of John Dew briefed the Council with regard to: regulations required for on-street parking and that his professional opinion was that off-street parking was far better for safety issues.  Public Services (VIDEO 48:35-5 56:47)  Discussion ensued.  8. Discussion regarding recycling - Cindy Patterson, Vice-Mayor (VIDEO 56:49 = Joseph Benedetto with Recycling & Disposal Solutions from Roanoke, Virginia presented information to Council. Discussion ensued and it was agreed that John Dew, Director of Public Works and Town Manager. James Morani would meet with] Mr. Benedetto to discuss thej possibility  1:16:09)  ofworking with the Town.  E.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1. Discussion regarding a lease agreement by and between The Town of Abingdon, Virginia and Senior Services Center, Inc. dba The Community Center of Abingdon for aj portion of property located at 300 Senior Drive, including a non-exclusive fifteen- foot (15') wide permanent easement for ingress and egress. - James Morani, Town Town Manager advised Council that the proposed lease has been agreed upon and this  Manager (VIDEO1 1:16:10-1:18:35)  matter will be scheduled for public hearing at an upcoming meeting.  F.  MATTERS NOT ON THE. AGENDA - None G. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF-None  Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting.  Pe  Kimberly Kingsley,