180- November 12, 2019 Work Session  TOWN OF ABINGDON WORK SESSION  TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 12, 2019. -2:30P PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A work session ofthe Abingdon Town Council was held on' Tuesday, November 12, 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-None D. NEW BUSINESS  1. Discussion regarding purchase of generators for municipal facilities - James Morani, Town Manager Morani reported that this topic was discussed during the Capital Improvement Plan Retreat and placed on the agenda for further discussion. Discussion ensued between Council, Building Inspector Rick Statzer, and Assistant Fire Chief CJ McGlothlin regarding the specifications and costs. The decision was made that Mr. Morani would present  Town Manager (VIDE09:57-19:17,  staff'sr report and recommendation at the December work session.  2. Discussion regarding the Town's] Emergency Operations Plan - James Morani, Town Manager Morani provided information regarding the Washington County Emergency Operations Plan and relationship with the Town. Assistant Fire ChiefCJ McGlothlin and Police Chief Tony Sullivan provided additional information and discussion ensued. The decision was made that a Resolution would be presented at the December meeting appointing a Town Coordinator of Emergency Management pursuant to Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,  Town. Manager (VIDEO 19:21 - 32:01)  Section 44-146.19(B)(3).  3. Discussion regarding the Code oft the Town of Abingdon, Article III - Officers and Employees, Section 2-126 Town Manager/lreasurer James Morani, Town  Manager (VIDE032-04-3417,    181 - November 12, 2019 Work Session  Town Manager Morani stated that Council questioned the confirmation of a department head pursuant to the Code ofthe Town of Abingdon, Article III- Officers and Employees, Section 2-126. Mr. Morani discussed proposed changes and to place on1 the December agenda for action. 4. Discussion regarding Coomes Recreation Center membership rates - James Morani, Town Manager Morani advised Council that an additional $5.00 non-Town resident fee increase was proposed effective January 1, 2020. Director of Finance/Ireasurer Chuck Banner stated that approximately 52% of membership were county residents and felt the increase was  Town Manager (VIDEO 48:52-1:02:35)  needed.  5. Discussion regarding the Code oft the Town of Abingdon Charter, Chapter 4- Appointive Officers (Boards and Commissions) - James Morani, Town Manager Town Manager Morani presented Council with a proposed Ordinance to govern Boards, Commissions and Committees including appointment and qualifications of members; meeting notices, and vacation of office as ai result of absences. Counsel Cameron Bell added that most boards and committees adopted bylaws specific to terms and the proposed Ordinance will set forth additional terms of obligations. Discussion ensued and it was agreed the matter would be placed  (VIDE034:18-4 48:52)  on the December agenda.  6. Consideration of available dates for. January 2020 - July 2020 regular meetings, work sessions and budget sessions James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 1:02:51- Council agreed on the following for upcoming meetings for. January 2020 - July 2020  1:15:21)  Date January 6, 2020 January 22, 2020* February 3, 2020 February 19, 2020* March 2, 2020 March 18, 2020*  Time 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30j pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm  Location Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers    182- November 12, 2019 Work Session  Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building Council Chambers Municipal Building  March 26, 2020* Non-Departmental Budget Work Session April 6, 2020 April 23, 2020* May 4, 2020 May 21, 2020* June 1, 2020 June 24, 2020*  1:00 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30j pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm  E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None  F.  MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA MIDE011523-1939,  Mayor Craig requested that Mr. Morani and staffi investigate the possibility of marketing the real property located on Route 11 and keep Council advised oft the progress. Mayor Craig also requested Counsel to research the possibility of a celebration for the Courthouse committee.  G. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF H. CLOSED SESSION MIDEO1193-2196)  1. Closed Session pursuant to $22-3711(A)0)ofthe Code ofVirginia, 1950, as amended, for discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for aj public purpose, orofthe disposition of publicly heldi real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public 2. Closed Session pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)29) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditures ofpublic funds, including interviews ofbidders or offerors, and discussion oft the terms or scope ofs such contract, where discussion in open session would adversely affect the  body.  bargaining position or negotiating strategy oft the public body.    183- November 12, 2019 Work Session  On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Bradley, moved that the Abingdon  Town Council convene in closed session:  (1) pursuant to $2.2-3711(A)3) 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)(29) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditures of public funds, including interviews ofb bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public  negotiating strategy of the public body; and  body.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion ofl Ms. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Bradley, 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 ofInformation Act cited in the motion. The certification was as follows: Mr. Bradley  Iso certify    184- November 12,2019 Work Session  Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Isoc certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify  Ms. Patterson thanked everyone for attending the Veterans Day Ceremony and estimated attendance to be 700-800 people. Mr. Bradley thanked Ms. Patterson for acting as Master of  Ceremony.  Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting.  hdess  ebaly Kimbèrly  D-mgplwr  Kingsley, Clerk