- 88-  October 3, 2023 Council meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCILMEETING  TUESDAY, OCTOBER3,2023- -6:30 pm COUNCILCHAMBERS -MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:30  pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Pillion B. ROLL CALL Members of Council Present:  Wayne Austin Donna Quetsch Derek Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER  E. APPROVAL OF AGIENDA (VIDE05:56-6:20)  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Austin, approved the agenda as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion September 5, 2023 September 21,2023  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  F.A APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (VIDEO 6:21- -6 6:55)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, approved the September  5,2023, and September: 21, 2023, minutes as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin  Aye    - 89-  October 3, 2023 Council meeting minutes  Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion Eddie Copenhaver  Aye Aye Aye Aye  G.F PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDEO 6:57-10:45) H. PROCLAMATIONS (VIDE010.45-16.02)  1. Proclamation recognizing October 8- 14, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week "Cooking safely starts with YOU. Pay attention toj firep prevention."  Mr. Austin read the Proclamation into record. Mayor Pillion presented members of the  Abingdon Fire Department with a framed proclamation. I. PUBLIC HEARING MIDE016AN5-7545)  1. Proposed zoning map amendment to rezone the following structures/parcels from B-1 Limited Business and B-2 General Business to OH Old & Historic' Tax parcels consisting of8.584 acres.  121 Railroad Street (Parcel 013-1-120G) 123 Railroad Street (Parcel 013-1-120F) 124 Park Street (Parcel 013-1-120G) 128 Park Street (Parcel 013-1-120F1) 301 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-72) 303 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-73A) 304 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-87) 309 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-74) 314 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-89) 315 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-75) 322 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-88) 324] E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-88) 332. E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-84) 335 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-78) 341 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-79) 343 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-80) 350 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-83) 360 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-82A) 370 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-82) 371 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-1-81) 380 E. Main Street (Parcel 014-1-9) 385 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-5-6)  0.38 acres 0.19 acres 0.38 acres 0.201 acres 0.116. acres 0.13 acres 0.63 acres 0.210 acres 0.25 acres 0.191 acres 0.275 acres 0.275 acres 0.33 acres 0.64 acres 0.21 acres 0.35 acres 0.63 acres 0.63 acres 0.22 acres 0.58 acres 0.241 acres 0.51 acres 0.35 acres  Parcel 013-1-76    - 90-  October 3, 2023 Council meeting minutes  387 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-5-7) 395 E. Main Street (Parcel 013-5-7) 401 E. Main Street (Parcel 014-1-8) 402 E. Main Street (Parcel 014-1-10) 403 E. Main Street (Parcel 014-1-8) 110 Deadmore Street (Parcel 014-1-8) 115 Deadmore Street (Parcel 014-1-9) 118 Deadmore Street (Parcel 014-1-10)  0.34 acres 0.34 acres 0.33 acres 0.29 acres 0.33 acres 0.33 acres 0.51 acres 0.29 acres  Assistant Town Manager and Director ofCommunity Development Mayana Rice provided the Council with information pertaining to the proposed zoning map amendment. Mrs. Rice said  that the Comprehensive Plan supports the proposed change.  Mayor Pillion opened the public hearing. Byrum Geisler spoke in support of the proposed zoning amendment. Hearing no additional comments, Mayor Pillion closed the public hearing.  J.F RESOLUTIONS  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (VIDEO 25:45-29:08)  1. An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map Classification for Parcel Numbers 013-1-120F, 03-1-20F,03--204, 013-1-72, 013-1-73A, 013-1-74, 013-1-75, 013-1-76, 013-1-78, 013-1-79,013-1-80, 013-1-81, 013-1-82, 013-1-82A, 013-1-83, 013-1-84, 013-1-87, ,013-1- 88, 013-1-89, 013-5-6,0 013-5-7,014-1-8, 014-1-9, 014-1-10 generally located at 124 Park Street, 128 Park Street, 121 Railroad Street, 123 Railroad Street, Eastern 300 Block, 401 E. Main Street, 402 E. Main Street, 403 E. Main Street, 110 Deadmore Street, 115 Deadmore Street, and 118 Deadmore Street Abingdon, VA from B-1 Limited Business District and B-2 General Business District to OH Old & Historic District - Mayana Rice, Assistant Town On motion of Vice Mayor Anderson, seconded by Mr. Webb, approved the Ordinance as  Manager and Director ofCommunity Development  presented and waived the second reading.  Discussion ensued.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mayor Pillion discussed how ordinances were handled. L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES    -91-  October 3,2023 Council meeting minutes  M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW BUSINESS  1. Presentation on behalf ofThe Barter Theatre (VIDE029.10-39.06)  Producing Artistic Director Katy Brown provided the Council with an update, including an  increase of25,000 more visitors compared to 2022.  2. Update regarding Johnston Memorial Hospital, Ballad Health (VIDEO 39:08-58:57) Chief] Executive Officer ofBristol Regional Medical Center John Jeter, and Administrator and Chief Operating Officer for Johnston Memorial Hospital Bryan Mullins provided Council with an update. Mr. Webb thanked them for working with the Town on the inclusive playground  project. 0. OLD BUSINESS (VIDE0S9-03-1.03:55)  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER  Town Manager Mike Cochran discussed the banner poles and the Preston Street proposed water problem. Mr. Cochran also complimented the Tourism staff and the Barter Theatre. He also advised the Council that Betsy White with the William King Museum of Art has agreed to Oni motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Vice Mayor Anderson, appointed Betsy White to be  be the Town's representative for VA250. the' Town's representative for VA250. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Q. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:03:57-1:10:53)  Vice Mayor Anderson recognized Rick and Susan Humphreys for Outstanding Preservation Achievement Award by Preservation Virginia. Emmitt Yeary, Byrum Geisler, Janet Woolwine, David and Jill Dalton, Nathan and David Burg, Alex Martin and Will Johnson also  received recognition for preserving Abingdon's history.    -92-  October3,2023 Council meeting minutes  Mr. Webb said had an opportunity to visit the car show supporting Kim Andis fundraiser and it was a great turnout, with approximately $6,000 raised. He reminded everyone that the Townwide Trick or Treat is set for October 28 and the Historic Preservation Day on October 12. Mayor Pillion reminded everyone regarding the October 14th day ofs service and gave some  information regarding VA250.  R. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (VIDE01:10:56-1 1:31:12)  1. Veterans Advisory Board 2. Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee 3. Infrastructure Advisory Committee  Appointment to fill three new positions created by Town Council -Appointment to fill the unexpired term of Richard Morgan Appointment to fill the expired term of. Janet Woolwine  On motion of Mayor Pillion, seconded by Mr. Webb, to convene in closed session as permitted by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for the purpose of considering applications for appointment for positions on the Veterans Advisory Board, Sinking Spring  Cemetery, and Infrastructure Advisory Committee. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Austin to reconvene in open session.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  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 specifically identified in the motion to    -93-  October 3,2023 Council meeting minutes  convene in closedsession and lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provision ofthe  Virginia Freedom of Information. Act cited in that motion.  Thei roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify Isoc certify  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Webb, appointed John Lentz, Vickie Bennett and Cade Parks to the Veterans Advisory Board, and Carl Maiden to the Sinking  Spring Cemetery Committee.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Austin Mrs. Quetsch Mr. Webb Vice Mayor Anderson Mayor Pillion  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Council requested that position for Infrastructure Advisory Committee be readvertised.  S. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Pillion declared the meeting adjourned.  tn  Mayor Amanda Pillion  ds  wihaly Kimberly  ta4