191- December 19,2019 Work Session  TOWN OF ABINGDON WORK SESSION  THURSDAY,DECEMBER 19,2019 -2:30PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  Av work session oft the Abingdon Town Council was held on' Thursday, December 19, 2019  at 2:30 pm in the Council Chambers in 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  C. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDEO 4:47-17:47)  Walter Jenny Margaret Price Beth Scott  D. PETITIONS, PUBLIC: HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES-  1. Public Hearing regarding the sublease of property between the Town and The Historical Society of Washington County, Inc., ai nonprofit corporation, and Adventure Abingdon, LLC, a Virginia limited liability corporation, located at 306 Depot Square, Abingdon, Virginia, also known as The Railway Station - James Morani, Town Town Manager James Morani briefed Council with regard to the Historical Society of Washington County's proposed sublease of Town's property located at 306 Depot Square to Adventure Abingdon and further stating that the approval wasi required subject to the' Town'sl lease. Walter Jenny, President ofthe Historical Society of Washington County stated that the association would be assigning rights to the building for twenty-two months, which is the expiration of the lease with the Town. Counsel Bell added that Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-1800 required the  Manager (VIDE017:54-26-9)  public hearing and discussion. Craig closed the public hearing.  Mayor Craig declared the publicl hearing open for comment. Hearing no comments, Mayor    -192- December 19,2019 Work Session  On motion by Mr. Bradley, seconded by Ms. Patterson, Council approved the sublease of property between the Town and The Historical Society of Washington County and Adventure Abingdon, LLC and authority for James  Morani to sign the sublease.  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  E. NEW: BUSINESS  1. Discussion regarding proposed Charter revisions - James Morani, Town Manager Town Manager James Morani and Counsel Cameron Bell discussed the proposed changes to the Town's Charter and the procedure to introduce the amendments to the General Assembly. Discussion ensued and it was agreed to place a Resolution on the January 2020 agenda, together  (VIDEO 26:44-4 48:00)  with aj public hearing.  2. Discussion and approval of Board and Commission revised application - James Discussion regarding the proposed application included how to offer training for certain 3. Discussion regarding procurement procedures - James Morani, Town Manager Town Manager James Morani advised Council that he would propose revision to the Town'sordinance regarding procurement, to include adopting the Virginia Public Procurement Act with additional language for further restrictions by the Town Manager. Discussion ensured and agreed that the proposed revised Ordinance would be included in the January 2020 meeting. 4. Discussion regarding Sanitary Sewer Infiltration Inflow Study - John Dew, Director Mr. Dew addressed Council regarding the results ofas sanitary seweri infiltration and inflow study by CHA, which revealed that water from other sources, other than wastewater, was being treated in the collection system. Mr. Dew stated that the areas that needed immediate attention  Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 48:00-55:33)  boards and commissions and encourage participation from citizens.  (VIDE0S5.38-59251)  ofPublic Works (VIDEO 59:59-1:08:12)    -193- December 19,2019 Work Session  included East Valley Street/Walden Road and East Main Street/Exit 19 area and would request that the Council explore al lowi interest loan to address these issues. Discussion ensured and it was agreed that more: information would be gathered and discussed at the January 2020 work session. 5. Discussion regarding participation in Virginia Municipal League/Virginia Association of Counties Local Government Legislative Day in Richmond (February 6, 2020) Town Manager James Morani provide Council with information regarding the Local  James Morani, Town Manager (IDEO14B.16-10,  Government Legislative Day.  F.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1. Discussion regarding purchase of generators for municipal facilities- - Rick Statzer, Rick Statzer provided Council with information regarding quotes for generators to be located at thei municipal building and public works garage as discussed! int the Capital Improvement Plan retreat. Discussion ensued andi it was decided toi include the purchase int the upcoming budget.  Director of Building Inspections MDEO11040-123u)  G.  MATTERS NOT ONTHE AGENDA (VIDEO 1:23:05-1:27:12)  Town Manager James Morani advised Council that he had researched changing the town election from May to November, however) hei requested additional time and would place this matter  on the. January 2020 work session.  H. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF (IDE012712-1a3149, department's Christmas dinner and the Finance Committee meeting.  Mrs. Quetsch stated that she attended the police academy graduation, the fire  Ms. Patterson reported that she also attended the fire department's Christmas dinner and spoken with Teresa Sweeney at Montgomery Regional Waste in Christiansburg, Virginia  regarding getting a recycling program back to. Abingdon.  Mr. Webb conveyed that he attended a Recreation Advisory Commission meeting, the Mayor Craig stated that the Infrastructure Advisory Committee and had made lots of  fire department's Christmas dinner and also a Finance Committee meeting.  progress with regard to the sewer system.  I.  CLOSED SESSION MDE013146-2.8329)    194- December 19,2019 Work Session  Oni motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, moved that the. Abingdon  Town Council convene in closed session:  (1) pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)03) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or (2) pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultations pertaining to actual or probable litigation where such consultation affect the  negotiatingstrategy of the public body.  negotiating or litigation posture of the public body; and  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Ms. Patterson, Council reconvened in open  session.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mr. Webb 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 of Information Act cited in the motion. The certification was as follows: Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify    195- December 19,2019 Work Session  Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Isoc certify Isoc certify  (IDE02.8320-20410)  Ms. Patterson stated that she would likei to discuss handicapped parking at the. January 2020 work session. Ms. Patterson also stated that she was very saddened regarding the events at the  Barter Theatre.  Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting.  yWoy Vs. WayneCraig,  St  Klub 00111 Kimberly KingsleyClerk  sly