124- July 18, 2019 Work Session  TOWN OF ABINGDON WORK SESSION THURSDAY, ,JULY 18, 2019-2:301 PM  ARTHUR CAMBPELL ROOM - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A work session of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at  2:30j pm in the. Arthur Campbell Room 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 (VIDE01536-2427)  Joyce Ferratt Tom McMullen David Kalb  D. NEW BUSINESS  1. Presentation regarding the Washington County Courthouse (VIDE024:32-50:50) County Administrator Jason Berry, Supervisor Phil McCall, Supervisor Eddie Copenhaver and Clerk Alicia Rowland were present for the presentation. County Administrator Berry provided details regarding three proposals for the Washington County Courthouse. Discussion ensued. 2. Discussion regarding installing sidewalks between Hutton Street to Cambridge Street on Main Street - Donna Quetsch, Council Member (VIDEO 51:48-58:12) Mrs. Quetsch presented the need to complete the sidewalk on Main Street in the area Hutton Street to Cambridge Street. Discussion ensued and Council agreed that staff should pursue the 3. Discussion regarding blight on property located at Cambridge Street to Valley Drive -  matter.  Donna Quetsch, Council Member (VIDE058:16-1.00.0)    125- July 18, 2019 Work Session  Mrs. Quetsch requested thats staffinvestigate the areal located at Cambridge Street to Valley Drive asi itl blocks the view entering Cambridge Street. Matt Bolick, Director ofPublic Service  and Construction stated that he would inspect that area.  E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1. Discussion regarding Fields-Penn House stabilization - Matt Bundy, Bundy Architecture Matt Bundy provided information regarding prices currently from Remco for the micropiles installation in the amount of$187,600 to stabilize the footings and from Walburg Constructon for installation of the wall-washers in the amount of $39,616 to hold the walls together. Discussion  and Engineering (VIDEO190.86-19420)  ensued.  On motion of Ms. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Bradley, that the bid from Remco in the amount of $187,600 and the bid from Walburg Construction in the amount of $39,616 be approved and authorize the' Town Manager to sign the contract.  The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2. Discussion regarding proposed Ordinance to enact an Infrastructure Advisory Committee Cameron Bell, Counsel stated that previous discussion has led to a formal establishment ofthis Committee with one Council member, the town manager, the Public Works Director and four citizens to serve a four (4) year term. Discussion ensued. Itwas discussed that this matter would be advertised for September 2019: meeting. Mr. Bell stated that he would also have the bylaws for 3. Update on proposed changes to employee handbook related to workers compensation James Morani, Town Manager advised Council that there were changes made to the Town's workers compensation policy. Cameron Bell, Counsel stated that because ofa a recent Ordinance  Cameron Bell, Counsel (VIDEO 1:04:28 - 1:08:37)  consideration.  policy - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 1:08:37-1 1:12:28)  that the Town Manager could approve these changes without Council action.    126- July 18, 2019 Work Session  4. Updated on proposed policy changes related to credit card use by employees = James James Morani, Town Manager stated that this policy was recently discussed with Council and that additional changes made and would be included in the operational procedure handbook for 5. Closed Session pursuant to $22311(A)3)ofthe Codeo of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for the purpose of discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for aj public use, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating  Morani, Town Manager (VIDE01:12:28- -1:14:15)  staff.  strategy of the public body. (VIDE01:14:20 -1:37:34)  On motion of Ms. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Bradley, that the Abingdon Town Council convenei in closed session pursuant to $22-3711A)3)ofthe Code ofVirginia, 1950, as amended, for the purpose of discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public use, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position  or negotiating strategy of the public body. Theroll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion of] 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  Ms. Patterson moved that the Town Council certify that, in the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter or matters (1)s specifically identified in    - 127- July 18, 2019 Work Session  the motion to convene in closed session and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions oft the Virginia Freedom of Information Act cited in that motion.  The certification was as follows: Mr. Bradley Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Ms. Patterson Mayor Craig  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify  D. MATTERS NOT ON THE. AGENDA (1DE0137.4-14309)  James Morani, Town Manager discussed changes effective August 1, 2019 to age requirement of patrons age thirteen and under must be supervised by an adult at all times, unless  enrolled in ai recreational program. Discussion ensued.  F.  COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (1:48:10-1:48:25)  Mr. Webb stated that it has been a busy month. Ms. Patterson stated that she attended  her regular meeting.  Mayor Craig adjourned the meeting.  Be  Kwbolip Kingsly Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk