-1-  January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAYJANUARY 4, 2021 - 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING  AI regular meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, January 4, 2021  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 James Anderson Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor  C.P PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:28-7:01)  On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the draft agenda as  presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  E. PUBLIC COMMENTS Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. (VIDE07:02-7:11)  No comments  F.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDE07:12-7:59)  December 7,2020  Oni motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the December 7,  20201 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens  Aye    -2-  January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye  G. PROCLAMATIONS (None)  H. PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (VIDEO 8:04-16:32)  1.  PUBLIC HEARING requested vacation of a right-of-way between properties located at 236 Barter Drive (Tax Map No. 013-3-36), 238 Barter Drive (Tax Map No. 013-3-116and 013-3-116A) and 226 Barter Drive (Tax Map No. 013-3-28), an  unopened portion of White Avenue.  Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment.  Robert Gilmer, 238 Barter Drive, Abingdon, Virginia spoke in favor of the requested Lake Wagner, 236 Barter Drive, Abingdon, Virginia spoke in favor of the requested  vacation ofright-of-way vacation ofright-of-way  Hearing no further comments, Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.  I. RESOLUTIONS  J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  K. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (VIDEO 16:42-20:03)  Jason Boswell, Director of Community Development, briefed Council regarding the proposed zoning text amendments to Article 10.-B-1; Article 11.-B-2; and Article 12.-B-3 allowing short-  term rentals as a special use.  1. Proposed zoning text amendment to Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business District, Section 10-2-Same-Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use. - Jason Boswell, On motion ofl Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the proposed zoning text amendment to Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business District, Section 10-2.- Same  Director ofCommunity. Development  Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch  Aye Aye Aye Aye    -3-  January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mayor Webb  Aye  2. Proposed zoning text amendment to. Article 11.-B-2 General Business District, Section 11-2-Same-Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use. - Jason Boswell, On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the proposed zoning text amendment to Article 11.-B-2 General Business District, Section 11-2.-  Director ofCommunity. Development  Same - Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3. Proposed zoning text amendment to Article 12.-B-3 Central Business District, Section 12-2-Same-Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use. - Jason Boswell, Oni motion ofl Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, approved the proposed zoning text amendment to Article 12.-B-3 Central Business District, Section 12-2. - Same -  Director ofCommunity. Development  Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  L. CONSIDERATION OF ANY BIDS  M. NEW BUSINESS  1. Consideration of appointment to Board ofViewers for requested vacation ofar right-of- way between properties located at 236 Barter Drive (Tax Map No. 013-3-36), 238 Barter Drive (Tax Map No. 013-3-116 and 013-3-116A) and 226 Barter Drive (Tax Map No. 013-3-28), an unopened portion of White Avenue. John Dew, Director of  Public Works (VIDEO 20:09- 31:43)    4  January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting  John Dew, Director of Public Works presented information, pursuant to the Code of Virginia, regarding the vacation of public rights-of-way, including the appointment of the Board ofViewers. Mr. Dew stated that Al Bradly, Wayne Craig and Robert "Bob" Howard expressed  ani interest in appointment to the Board of Viewers.  On motion of] Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, appointed AI Bradley, Wayne  Craig and Robert "Bob" Howard to the Board ofViewers.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Discussion ensued between the Council, Town Counsel, Town Manager and various  members of the audience. N. OLD BUSINESS  0. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER (VIDEO 31:48-35:42) introduced Director of Finance, Steve Trotman.  Town Manager James Morani congratulated Mayor Webb on being recognized as one of The Business Journal 40 Under Forty Emerging Stars of Our Region". Mr. Morani also  P. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 35:43-39:02)  Vice Mayor Quetsch congratulated Mayor Webb on his recent recognition. Mayor Webb conveyed that he recently received the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage others to consider also. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES - (VIDE039-03-40,01)  1. Tree Commission  Appointment toi fill expired term ofKathleen Wild, who isi ineligible to serve  an additional term  On motion ofl Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, appointed Stuart Hale to fill  the expired term of Kathleen Wild to the Tree Commission.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion  Aye Aye Aye    5-  January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting  Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  k  hibulyt 1IMA Kimberly Kitgsley, Clèrk