-21- March 7, 2022  Regular meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 7,2022 -6 6:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS- - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The regular meeting ofthe Abingdon Town Council was. held on Monday, March 7,2022,  at 6:30 pm in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME- = Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL  Members of Council Present:  Mike Owens Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor James Anderson  Member(s) of Council Absent:  C.P PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER - Dr. Bill. Bryan, Pastor at. Abingdon Baptist Church E.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 7:46-9:11)  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, adopted the agenda with tabling Item M-10 Consideration of Bids and accepted as amended.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  F.P PUBLIC COMMENTS-None  G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDE09:23-9:52)  February 7, 2022 February 21, 2022 February 24, 2022  Oni motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved February 7,2022, February 21, 2022, and the February 24, 2022 meeting minutes as presented.    -22- March 7, 2022  Regular meeting minutes  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  H. PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO 9:52-29:21)  1. Proclamation honoring and recognizing the Abingdon High School Football Team Mrs. Quetsch read the Proclamation into the record. The Council presented team members  as the VHSL District 3 Champions.  and coaches with a framed Proclamation.  2.  Proclamation honoring and recognizing the Abingdon High School Boys Indoor Track and Field Class 3A State Champions; and Girls Indoor Track and! Field members Makaleigh Jessee, Josie. Jackson, and Chloe Odum having four top-five finishes. - Proclamation recognizing March as MS Education and Awareness Month  Rescheduled for. April 4, 2022 meeting Mrs. Pillion read the Proclamation into the record. PUBLIC HEARING (VIDE02927-3417  3.  1. Proposed Zoning Text Amendment - Appendix B - Zoning Ordinance, Article 10. B-1 Limited Business District, Section 10 - Permitted uses - By Right, Subsection 10-1 and Article 11. B-2 General Business District, Section 11 - Permitted uses - By Right, Mayana Rice, Director of Community Development informed the Council of a request received by United Way to the Planning and Zoning Commission to expand child care facilities into the B-1 and B-2 Zoning Districts. Ms. Rice explained that child care is the number one limiting factor in rebuilding the workforce during the pandemic. There is a push for more child care facilities throughout the zoning districts. Ms. Rice stated that the facilities stretch beyond home day-cares focusing on the integrating workplaces and child care nearby. She stated United Way initially requested B-2; however, during the. January 2022 meeting, added B-1 to the motion of the Planning Commission with a 6-0 vote. Ms. Rice also discussed that it works within the Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. Hearing no comments,  Subsection 11-1 to add Day-Care Facility.  Town's Comprehensive Plan.  Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.  J. - RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution confirming Earl Mathers as Interim Town Manager and appointment as as signatory to bank accounts - Cameron Bell, Counsel (VIDE03419-3533) On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, approved the Resolution confirming Earl Mathers as Interim Town Manager and appointment as a signatory  to bank accounts as presented.    -23- March 7, 2022  Regular meeting minutes  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  1. Proposed Zoning Text Amendment = Appendix B - Zoning Ordinance, Article 10. B-1 Limited Business District, Section 10 - Permitted uses - By Right, Subsection 10-1 and Article 11. B-2 General Business District, Section 11 - Permitted uses - By Right, Subsection 11-1 to add Day-Care Facility - Mayana Rice, Director of Community Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity Development advised that thel Planning Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting voted 6-0 recommending this proposed text amendment be adopted by Town Council. She noted no public comments in opposition to the amendment.  Development (VIDEO: 35:34-38:02)  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, adopted the Ordinance with the typographical correction of B-12 to B-2 and allowed the second reading to be  dispelled.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS  1. Professional services toj perform structural engineering and costs analysis for rehabilitation of Trestles 1 - 15 of the Virginia Creeper Trail- Michael Surrett, Interim Director of  Public Works (TABLED until March 16, 2022 mid-month meeting) 1. Appointment of Chief of Police Jon Holbrook and Katie Garrett as Freedom of Information Officers - Tonya Triplett, Interim Town Manager (VIDE03 38:07-39:29) Interim Town Manager Tonya Triplett requested Chief Holbrook and Katie Garrett be appointed as Freedom of Information Officers, and Cameron Bell has provided some video On motion of] Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, appointed ChiefJon Holbrook  N. NEW BUSINESS  training.  and Katie Garrett as Freedom of Information Officers.    -24- March 7, 2022  Regular meeting minutes  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb (VIDEO 39:29-4 41:09)  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  2. Consideration of vehicle surplus - Michael Surrett, Interim. Director ofl Public Works  Michael Surrett, Interim Director of Public Works requested that the Council declare On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, declared the personal property  certain vehicles and equipment as surplus.  presented as surplus.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  0. OLD BUSINESS  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER (VIDEO 41:12-44:06)  Interim Town Manager Tonya Triplett provided updates regarding Restaurant Week",  "Best of Abingdon", and Town-wide Yard Sale on April 2, 2022. Q. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 44:06-46:31) Mr. Owens thanked Mrs. Triplett for acting as Interim Town Manager.  Mrs. Quetsch provided an update regarding the Infrastructure Advisory Committee, specifically Woodard & Curran's concerns regarding I&I (Inflow and Infiltration). Mrs. Quetsch stated that an Ordinance to prohibit stormwater from being discharged into the Town's sewer system. Mrs. Quetsch advised letters would be mailed to citizens addressing the concerns soon. Mayor Webb stated that Council was working delinquently through the budget-cycle and thanked the staff, Cameron Bell, and fellow Council members for their service and making it a  pleasure to serve.    -25- March 7,2022  Regular meeting minutes  R. CLOSED SESSION (VIDEO 46:33-1:53:02)  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, to convene in closed session pursuant to Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) for discussion or consideration of the acquisition ofreal 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 negotiating strategy of the public body, and pursuant to Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for the purpose of considering applications for appointment for position on Veterans Advisory Board, Economic Development Authority, Board ofl Building Code Appeals, Planning Commission, Sustain Abingdon, and Tourism Advisory Committee.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, reconvened in open session.  (VIDE01:53:02-1 1:53:54)  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  Mr. Owens 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 ofI Information Act cited in the motion. The certification was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Iso certify Absent Isoc certify Iso certify Iso certify    -26- March 7,2022  Regular meeting minutes  S. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (VIDEO 1:53:52-1 1:57:10)  Oni motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, appointed members as follows:  Veterans Advisory Board: Amanda Pillion, ex officio Councilmember Gary Bailey to serve until June 30, 2025 Linda Bennett to serve until. June 30, 2023 Elizabeth Francine Ivery to serve until June 30, 2023 Kyle Craig to serve until June 30, 2023 Richard Kiser to serve until June 30, 2025 Albert Lawson to serve until June 30, 2024 Mel Schwartzstein to serve until June 30, 2024 Economic Development Authority:  Link Elmore to fill expired vacancy of] Kenneth Shuman, who is ineligible to serve Reappointment ofl Nathan Berg, who is eligible to serve an additional term  an additional term  Board of Building Code Appeals: Tabled  Planning Commission:  Reappointment of Kenneth Shuman, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment of Scott Wilson, who is eligible to serve an additional term Reappointment ofl Deborah Robinson, who is eligible to serve an additional term  Sustain Abingdon:  Tourism Advisory Committee: Tabled The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  Mayor Webb declared the meeting  Webb  Kabuly Kimberly Kingsey,    Sayiyp    PROCLAMATION  DESIGNATING APRIL: 14, 2022 AS ARBOR DAY  WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting ofmore WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and  that a special day be set aside for the planting oft trees; and  than a million trees in Nebraska; and  provide habitat for wildlife; and  WHEREAS, trees are renewable resources giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for WHEREAS, trees in our Town increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source ofjoy and spiritual renewal; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Derek Webb, Mayor of the Town of Abingdon, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2022 as ARBOR DAYin the Town of Abingdon, I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and further urge all citizens toj plant trees to gladden the heart and promatet the well-beingo oft this and future generations.  our fires, and countless other wood products; and business areas and beautify our community; and  and  AAC