-19-  February 24, 2022 Mid-month meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON MID-MONTH COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY24, 2022-2:00 pm ARTHUR CAMPBELL ROOM - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The mid-month meeting oft the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, February  24, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the. Arthur Campbell Room oft the Municipal Building. Mayor Webb welcomed Earl Mathers as the Interim Town Manager.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Webb  B. ROLLCALL  Members of Council Present:  Mike Owens Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor James Anderson  Member(s) ofCouncil Absent:  C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- = Vice Mayor Donna Quetsch D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDE03:13-3:36)  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the agenda as  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  E. NEW: BUSINESS (VIDE03:8-1414)  1. Discussion regarding amendment of Ordinance, 62-61 Paved sidewalks tol be kept clean and unobstructed, to allow commercial business an annual sidewalk usage permit. -  Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity Development  Ms. Rice advised an increase in requests for "outdoor retail". At this time, the Town's Ordinance does not allow the usage ofs sidewalks by private businesses. A concern for unpermitted sidewalk usage comes in the form of accidents and damage to private property that is encroaching into the public sidewalk right of way. Ms. Rice requested that the Council initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow encroachments on the sidewalks, submit to an annual permitting process. Ms. Rice further discussed the proposed ordinance change, a staff member assigned to encroachments permits, permit application, and fee schedule. Council agreed to move forward  with the amendment with two readings.    -20-  February 24,2022 Mid-month meeting minutes  F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  G. I MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM' TOWN MANAGER 1. Discussion regarding Capital Improvement Plan - James Morani, Town Manager and Stephanie. Davis, Center) for Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech (VIDEO 14:37- Stephanie Davis and Jonathan Peace presented a draft Capital Improvement Plan for FY2023- 2027. Council participated in discussion with department heads regarding requests included int the Plan.  1:09:22)  H. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Webb declared the meeting  M  hinbulyet Kimberly Kingsles,  Clerk  A