100-  December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY,DECEMIERT: 2020 - 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS- MUNICIPAL BUILDING  Aregular meeting ofthe Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, December 7,2020  at 6:30 pm in the Council Chamber oft the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL Members ofCouncil Present:  Mike Owens James Anderson Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor  C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF. AGENDA (VIDEO 12:49-14:09)  Mayor Webb advised Council that a matter arose after the draft agenda was published regarding ai right-of-way vacation request for discussion and place this matter under M -New Business. Mayor Webb requested an amendment to move the presentation of the audit from On motion ofl Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the draft agenda as  Item M tol Item G.  amended to add the two changes.  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. (VIDE014:10-1420)  Noc comments  F.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 14:23 -1 14:58)  November 2, 2020 minutes     101-  December7, 2020 Regular Meeting  On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the November 2,  2020 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  G. PROCLAMATIONS (None)  (See Item. D - Presentation moved to. Item G) (VIDE015:02-31:.0)  Billy Robinson with Brown, Edwards & Company, presented to Council an unmodified opinion on the financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2020 and discussed other three findings regarding the Conflicts of Interest Act; Budget Appropriations and Highway Maintenance Disbursement and Weldon Cooper Survey.  H. PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (VIDEO 31:07-3 33:05)  1. Public Hearing regarding lease agreement by and between the Town of Abingdon, Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. Greg Lilly, Depot Artists's Association Board Member spoke in favor of the lease. Hearing no further comments, Mayor  Virginia and Depot Artists's Association, Inc.  Webb closed the public hearing. I. RESOLUTIONS  J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES MIDE03945-384) matter was tabled at the October 5, 2020 Town Council meeting.  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 stating that this  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, Mayor Webb questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments, 2. Proposed zoning text amendment to Article 11.-B-2 General Business District, Section Il-2-Same-Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use. - Jason Boswell,  Director fCommunity Development  the matter will be considered for a second reading.  Direclor@Communiy, Development    102-  December7, 2020 Regular Meeting  Mayor Webb questioned whether this] proposal should bei rejected. Hearing no comments, 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,  the matter will be considered for a second reading.  Director ofCommunity. Development  Mayor Webb questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments, the  matter will be considered for a second reading. K. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES L.C CONSIDERATION OF ANY BIDS  M. NEW BUSINESS  1. Presentation of 2019/2020 Financial Audit for the Town of Abingdon - Brown, Edwards & Company - (See Item D - Presentation moved to Item G)  (See Item. D - Presentation regarding petition forr right-of-way vacation moved to Item M-1) John Dew, Director of Public Works, updated Council regarding a petition to vacate a portion ofari right-of-way for as small parcel offBarter Drive ("White. Avenue"). Mr. Dewj provided Council with the process set forth int the Code of Virginia and discussion ensued. Council agreed to place this matter as a public hearing on the January 4, 2021. 2. Lease agreement by and between the Town of Abingdon, Virginia and Depot Artists's Association, Inc. - James Morani, Town Manager (VIDEO 49:26-51:19) Town Manager Morani advised Council that this is a renewal of the five-year lease that expired last month for the consideration of $1.00. Mr. Morani further stated that the staff On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, approved the lease agreement by and between the Town of Abingdon and Depot Artists's Association as presented.  (VIDEO 38:25-4 49:24)  recommends the lease.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3. Declaration of 2006 Chevrolet Suburban as surplus property - James Morani, Town  Manager (VIDE051:24-5220)    103-  December: 7, 2020 Regular Meeting  Town Manager Morani asked that the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban used by the Abingdon On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Owens, declared a 2006 Chevrolet  Fire Department be posted on1 the government surplus site.  Suburban as surplus property.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  N. OLD BUSINESS (VIDEO 52:20-54:10)  1. Town holidays for 2021 calendar year - James Morani, Town Manager On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, adopted the holidays as presented, together with the Juneteenth state observed holiday.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  O. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  MANAGER  1. Tourism Update - Tonya Triplett, Director of Economic Development and Assistant Town Manager and Amanda Livingston, Tourism and Marketing Manager Director of Economic Development and Assistant Town Manager Tonya Triplett and Tourism and Marketing Manager. Amanda Livingston presented a quarterly Tourism update. 2. Discussion regarding scheduling of future Council meetings - James Morani, Town Town Manager James Morani advised Council that he felt the December 17, 2020 mid- month meeting could be cancelled as a result Council actions have slowed since the fall.  (VIDE054:12-1 1:10:35)  Manager (VIDEO 1:10:36- -1 1:20:14)     104-  December: 7, 2020 Regular Meeting  Council agreed upon the following dates/times for the upcoming January - June 2021  meetings:  January 4, 2021 January 19, 2021 February 1,2021 February 16, 2021 March 1,2021 March 16, 2021 April 5,2021 April 22, 2021 May 3, 2021 May 20, 2021 June 7,2021 June 22, 2021  6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30j pm 1:00 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:30 pm  Non-Departmental Budget/Mid-month  Abingdon Police Chief Holbrook provided an update with regard to an incident that occurred on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in the Town limits and Washington County.  MDE012016-1283)  P. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:26:41 -1 1:29:59) very challenging time and as a result the' Town is in a good place.  Mayor Webb thanked Council members and staff for their commitment to the Town during a Town Manager James Morani recognized the staff about being conscious about the COVID pandemic and the local health district looks at the Town as a model for our protocols, policies Q. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES = MIDE0130N2-1383)  and reporting.  1. Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee  Appointment to fill expired term of Carolyn Lee, who is ineligible to serve  an additional term  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, appointed John Legard to fill the expired term of Carolyn Lee to the Sinking Spring Cemetery Committee.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye    105-  December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting  VIDE013052-13122)  Counsel Cameron Bell updated Council regarding a trust matter where Sinking Spring Cemetery was one of the beneficiaries. Mr. Bell stated that the Cemetery will be  receiving a small bequest once it is resolved soon. Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  Webb 11  75  Kvibulyh agpley Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk