January 22, 2025 Council Retreat -9- TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL RETREAT WEDNESDAVANUARYI. 2024 - 10:00 am JUBILEE HOUSE RETREAT CENTER, 822 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA The Retreat of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Wednesday, January 22, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Jubilee House Retreat Center. A. Welcome - Mayor. Anderson Members of Council Present: B. RollCall Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Amanda Pillion Vice Mayor Austin Mayor Anderson C. Approval of Agenda On motion of Vice Mayor Austin, seconded by Mr. Webb, approved the agenda as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Mrs. Pillion Vice Mayor Austin Mayor Anderson Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye D. Introductory Remarks where we're going. E. Financial Review /1 Projections Town Manager Mike Cochran welcomed everyone and discussed where we' ve been and Director of Finance Steve Trotman discussed the first halfofFY24-25 with the Council. Discussion ensued. F. Capital Projects Overview - Status January 22, 2025 Council Retreat 10- Town Manager Mike Cochran presented a review of the Council's activities and accomplishments for 2024, highlighting progress in infrastructure, grant approvals, pedestrian safety, traffic studies, tourism, recreation, and staffing. G. Discussion regarding funding for William King Museum of Art Council discussed the ways that the Town had supported the William King Museum of Art in the past and how we may continue to do sO. H. Discussion regarding 2025 goals - Mike Cochran, Town Manager Muster Grounds/Retirement Dilapidated Housing Event Space - DORA - Meadows C Coomes -Attainable Housing Town Manager Mike Cochran led the discussion, detailing strategies for each priority to guide the Council's planning and decision-making for the upcoming year. Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned the meeting at 3:00 pm Mayor Dwyane Anderson - hen