89-  October 5, 2020 Regular Meeting  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY,OCTOBERS; 2020 - 6:301 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  A regular meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, October 5, 2020  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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:59-7:31)  On motion ofl Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, 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. (VIDE0731-15.41)  Greg Lilly Billy Fullen  F.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 15:42-1 16:22)  September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting September 24, 2020 Mid-month Session  On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting and September 24, 2020 Mid-month Session minutes as  presented.    90-  October 5,2020 Regular Meeting  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  G.P PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO 16:24-19:17)  1. Proclamation recognizing the Depot Artists Associations in celebration oft the Mayor Webb read the Proclamation into record and presented the framed Proclamation to  Thirtieth Anniversary of "The Arts Depot".  Karen Moore.  H. PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS  1. Public Hearing - proposed zoning text amendment to Article 9. OI Office and Institutional District, Section -2-Same-Special uses, to allow two-family and multi- family dwellings as a special use. - Jason Boswell, Director of Community Jason Boswell, Director of Community Development, briefed Council regarding the proposed zoning text amendment to. Article9 9. Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for 2. Public Hearing - proposed zoning text amendment to Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business District, Section 10-2-Same-5pecial uses, Article 11.-B-2 General Business District, Section 1l-2-Same-special uses, and Article 12.-B-3 Central Business District, Section 12-2-Same-Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use. -Jason Boswell, Director of Community Development (VIDEO 20:46-22:10) Jason Boswell, Director of Community Development, briefed Council regarding the proposed zoning text amendments to. Article 10.-B-1; Articlel 11.-B-2; and Article 12.-B-3. Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. Hearing no comments, Mayor Webb closed 3. Public Hearing. proposed amendment tot the' Town of Abingdon Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Virginia Code Section $ 15.2-2229. - Jason Boswell, Director of Jason Boswell, Director of Community Development, briefed Council regarding the proposed amendment to the Town of Abingdon Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. Hearing no comments, Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.  Development (VIDEO 19:17-2 20:46)  comment. Hearing no comments, Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.  the public hearing.  Community Development (VIDEO 22:12-23:59)    -91- October! 5, 2020 Regular Meeting  - RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution adopting amendment to the Town of Abingdon Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Virginia Code Section $ 15.2-2229. - Jason Boswell, Director of On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, approved the Resolution as presented adopting amendments to the Town's Comprehensive Plan pursuant to  Community (VIDE024:07-26.05) Virginia Code Section 15.2-2229. Theroll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  1. Proposed zoning text amendment to Article 9. OI Office and Institutional District, Section 9-2.-Same-Special uses, to allow two-family and multi-family dwellings as a special use. - Jason Boswell, Director of Community Development (VIDEO 26:07- - Jason Bowell, Director of Community Development, conveyed that the proposed Mayor Webb questioned whether this] proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments, 2. Proposed zoning text amendment to Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business District, Section 10-2-Same-Special uses, Article 11.-B-2 General Business District, Section 11-2.- Same-Special uses, and Article 12.-B-3 Central Business District, Section 12-2.-Same- Special uses, to allow short-term rentals as a special use. - Jason Boswell, Directorof Jason Bowell, Director of Community Development, conveyed that the proposed  27:13)  amendment would be a good fit for the district. the matter will be considered for a second reading.  Community Development (VIDEO 27:18-29:47)  amendment would allow short-term as a special use in the business district. Mayor Webb questioned whether this proposal should be rejected.  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, the proposed zoning text amendment be rejected and tabled until receipt of additional information.    -92- October! 5, 2020 Regular Meeting  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  K. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES L. CONSIDERATION OF ANY BIDS  1. Authorization to award contract to Quesenberry's, Inc. for The Meadows Sports Complex - John. Dew, Director ofPublic Works (VIDE029:54-5714) John Dew, Director of Public Works, stated that on August 26, 2020, five (5) bids were received with Quesenberry's Inc. of Big Stone Gap, Virginia submitting the lowest base bid of $7,659,000, with three (3) add alternates. Mr. Dew recommended that Council award the bid to Quesenberry's, Inc. for the base bid in the amount of $7,659,000. Discussion ensued.  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, accept and award the base bid from Quesenberry's, Inc. for The Meadows Sports Complex.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  M. OLD BUSINESS MANAGER  N. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN  1. AdoptionofLocal Business and Employment Plan; Residential Ant-Displacement and Relocation Plan; Non-Discrimination Policy; Fair Housing Certification; and Grievance! Procedure pursuant to the 2020CDBG Urgent Need Grant. - Tonya Triplett, Director of Economic DevelopmenlAssistant Town Manager (VIDEO 57:25 Town Manager James Morani stated that this matter has previously been discussed and is before Council to accept the adoption of documents necessary to complete the meals delivery  1:00:34)  grant.    -93- October5 5, 2020 Regular Meeting  On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, adopted documents presented and authorize the Town Manager and/or Tonya Triplett authority to finalize any subsequent documents needed to complete the meals delivery grant.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  2. Acceptance of bench for Valley Street labyrinth gifted by Hurt Properties - James Town Manager. James Morani requested that Council accept al beautiful bench fori improvement to the Valley Street labyrinth gifted by Hurt Properties with a $16,457.50 value. Jan Hurt spoke on behalfo of Hurt Properties stating that the design project was in memory of Sam Hurt. Council  Morani, Town Manager (IDE019037-1a325)  thanked Mrs. Hurt for the gift.  On motion ofMrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, accepted bench for Valley Street  labyrinth gifted by Hurt Properties. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Town Manager James Morani also advised Council that the tax bills would be mailed by the end oft the week and that he planning to reopen the lobby within the next three to four weeks. Mrs. Pillion recognized Troop 222 members, Teddy Pillion and Isaac Thiessen, as a requirement oft the "Citizenship in the Community" merit badge. Mayor Webb thanked them for P. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES VIDEO1#530-1ap3s)  O. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS MIDEO1439-1523)  attending the meeting.  1. Historic Preservation Review Board  Appointment to fill expired term of Jeff Johnson, who is ineligible to serve an  additional term    -94- October! 5, 2020 Regular Meeting  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, appointed Betsy White to fill the expired term ofJeffJohnson on the Historic Preservation Review Board.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb 2. Sustain Abingdon additional term additional term additional term  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Appointment to fill expired term of Bradley Conkle, who is ineligible to serve an Appointment to fill expired term of Sherrie Leab, who is ineligible to serve an Appointment to fill expired term of Tim Wade, who is ineligible to serve an On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, appointed Laura Pennington  and Ricky Bray to the Sustain Abingdon committee. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  3. Tourism Advisory Committee additional term additional term serve an additional term ineligible to serve an additional term  Reappointment of David Matlock (Higher Education), who is eligible to serve an Reappointment of Chris Cannon (Member at Large), who is eligible to serve an Appointment to fill expired term of. Janet Woolwine (Retail), who is ineligible to Appointment to fill expired term of Martha Keys (Historic Site/Museum), who is On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, reappointed David Matlock and Chris Cannon for an additional term and appointed Walter Jenny as a    -95- October! 5, 2020 Regular Meeting  representative for thel Historic Site/Museum entity to replace Martha Keys to the  Tourism Advisory Committee.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  7M  Kimberly Kingfley, Cler