TOWN OF ABINGDON, VIRGINIA
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021 6:30 pm
TOWN HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DRAFT AGENDA
Please note there will be an opportunity during the meeting for citizens to address the Town
Council when the Mayor declares public comments open. We request that anyone addressing
the Council, sign up, approach the podium when called, state your first and last name, and
provide your complete mailing address.
A. WELCOME Mayor Webb
B. ROLL CALL Kim Kingsley, Clerk
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Donna Quetsch
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Webb
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and
comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 7, 2020 minutes
G. PROCLAMATIONS
H. PETITION(S) AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBIC 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-
116 and 013-3-116A) and 226 Barter Drive (Tax Map No. 013-3-28), an unopened
portion of White Avenue.
I. RESOLUTIONS
J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
K. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
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,
Director of Community Development
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,
Director of Community Development
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,
Director of Community Development
L. CONSIDERATION OF ANY BIDS
M. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of appointment to Board of Viewers for 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. 013-3-116 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
N. OLD BUSINESS
O. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER
P. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Q. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES -
1. Tree Commission
- Appointment to fill expired term of Kathleen Wild, who is ineligible to serve
an additional term
If Council so desires, Closed Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended, Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for the purpose of considering application(s) for
appointment/reappointment the position(s) on the Tree Commission.
R. ADJOURN
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TOWN OF ABINGDON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MUNICIPAL BUILDING
A regular meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Monday, December 7, 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 12:49 14:09)
Mayor Webb advised Council that a matter arose after the draft agenda was published
regarding a 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
Item M to Item G.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved the draft agenda as
amended to add the two changes.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mr. Owens Aye
Mr. Anderson Aye
Mrs. Pillion Aye
Mrs. Quetsch Aye
Mayor Webb Aye
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided and
comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. (VIDEO 14:10 14:20)
No comments
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 14:23 14:58)
November 2, 2020 minutes
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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 Aye
Mr. Anderson Aye
Mrs. Pillion Aye
Mrs. Quetsch Aye
Mayor Webb Aye
G. PROCLAMATIONS (None)
(See Item D Presentation moved to Item G) (VIDEO 15:02 31:00)
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 33:05)
1. Public Hearing regarding lease agreement by and between the Town of Abingdon,
Virginia and Depot Artists’s Association, Inc.
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
Webb closed the public hearing.
I. RESOLUTIONS
J. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (VIDEO 33:15 38:13)
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
matter was tabled at the October 5, 2020 Town Council meeting.
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,
Director of Community Development
Mayor Webb questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments,
the matter will be considered for a second reading.
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,
Director of Community Development
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Mayor Webb questioned whether this proposal should be rejected. Hearing no comments,
the matter will be considered for a second reading.
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,
Director of Community 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. 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 for right-of-way vacation moved to Item M - 1)
(VIDEO 38:25 49:24)
John Dew, Director of Public Works, updated Council regarding a petition to vacate a
portion of a right-of-way for a small parcel off Barter Drive (“White Avenue”). Mr. Dew provided
Council with the process set forth in 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
recommends the lease.
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.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mr. Owens Aye
Mr. Anderson Aye
Mrs. Pillion Aye
Mrs. Quetsch Aye
Mayor Webb Aye
3. Declaration of 2006 Chevrolet Suburban as surplus property James Morani, Town
Manager (VIDEO 51:24 52:20)
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Town Manager Morani asked that the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban used by the Abingdon
Fire Department be posted on the government surplus site.
On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Owens, declared a 2006 Chevrolet
Suburban as surplus property.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mr. Owens Aye
Mr. Anderson Aye
Mrs. Pillion Aye
Mrs. Quetsch Aye
Mayor Webb 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 Aye
Mr. Anderson Aye
Mrs. Pillion Aye
Mrs. Quetsch Aye
Mayor Webb 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
(VIDEO 54:12 1:10:35)
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
Manager (VIDEO 1:10:36 1:20:14)
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.
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Council agreed upon the following dates/times for the upcoming January June 2021
meetings:
January 4, 2021
6:30 pm
January 19, 2021
2:30 pm
February 1, 2021
6:30 pm
February 16, 2021
2:30 pm
March 1, 2021
6:30 pm
March 16, 2021
1:00 pm
Non-Departmental Budget/Mid-month
April 5, 2021
6:30 pm
April 22, 2021
2:30 pm
May 3, 2021
6:30 pm
May 20, 2021
2:30 pm
June 7, 2021
6:30 pm
June 22, 2021
2:30 pm
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.
(VIDEO 1:20:14 1:26:35)
P. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:26:41 1:29:59)
Mayor Webb thanked Council members and staff for their commitment to the Town during a
very challenging time and as a result the Town is in a good place.
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
and reporting.
Q. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (VIDEO 1:30:02 1:30:51)
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 Aye
Mr. Anderson Aye
Mrs. Pillion Aye
Mrs. Quetsch Aye
Mayor Webb Aye
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(VIDEO 1:30:52 1:31:22)
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.
____________________________________
Mayor Derek Webb
________________________________
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Town Council
Town of Abingdon
Petition to Vacate Right-of-way
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and 226 Barter Drive request the
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Avenue, be vacated for the following
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL
FOR THE TOWN OF ABINGDON, VIRGINIA TO AMEND
Part II Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business
District; Section 10-2.-Same-Special uses.
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2280 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, grants the local
governing body the authority to classify the territory under its jurisdiction or any
substantial portion thereof into districts of such number, shape and size as it may deem
best suited to carry out the purposes of this article and in each district it may regulate,
restrict, permit, prohibit, and determine the use of land, buildings, structures and other
premises for agricultural, business, industrial, residential, flood plain and other specific
uses; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Abingdon's current Code, Part II, Appendix B-Zoning
Ordinance, Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business District; Section 10-2.-Same-Special uses, the
Council for the Town of Abingdon has found it in the best interest to amend the body of
its ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the council of the Town of Abingdon
that:
1.
Should any section or provision of this ordinance be decided to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of any other section or provision of this ordinance or the Code
of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia; and
2.
The Town of Abingdon's current Code, Part II, Appendix B-Zoning
Ordinance, Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business District; Section 10-2.-Same-Special uses, that
are proposed for amendment currently appear as follows:
Section 10-2. Same-Special uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the B-1 Limited Business District with a
special use permit in accordance with regulations in 17-3 of this ordinance:
None.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that upon the recommendation of the Council for
the Town of Abingdon, Part II Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 10.-B-1
Limited Business District; Section 10-2.-Same-Special uses, be amended as follows:
Section 10-2. Same-Special uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the B-1 Limited Business District with a
special use permit in accordance with regulations in 17-3 of this ordinance:
10-2-1. Short-term rentals.
CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to Section 2-100 of the Code of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia, I
hereby certify that I have reviewed the foregoing proposed ordinance to amend Part II
Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 10.-B-1 Limited Business District; Section
10-2.-Same-Special uses, and find it to be in correct form, as set forth above, this ____
day of _____, 2020.
Cameron Bell, Counsel
This ordinance was adopted on the day of , to take effect on .
Derek Webb, Mayor
The undersigned Clerk of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia (the “Town”), hereby
certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an ordinance duly
adopted at a meeting of the Council held on ______, 2020. I hereby certify that such
meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the
foregoing ordinance, a quorum was present. I further certify that the minutes of
meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the
foregoing ordinance, a quorum was present. I further certify that the minutes of such
meeting reflect the attendance of the members and the voting on the foregoing
ordinance was as follows:
MEMBERS
ATTENDANCE
VOTE
Derek Webb, Mayor
Donna Quetsch, Vice
Mayor
Amanda Pillion
James Anderson
Mike Owens
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Town of Abingdon as of , 2020.
(SEAL)
Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL
FOR THE TOWN OF ABINGDON, VIRGINIA TO AMEND
Part II Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 11.-B-2 General Business
District; Section 11-2.-Same-Special uses.
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2280 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, grants the local
governing body the authority to classify the territory under its jurisdiction or any
substantial portion thereof into districts of such number, shape and size as it may deem
best suited to carry out the purposes of this article and in each district it may regulate,
restrict, permit, prohibit, and determine the use of land, buildings, structures and other
premises for agricultural, business, industrial, residential, flood plain and other specific
uses; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Abingdon's current Code, Part II, Appendix B-Zoning
Ordinance, Article 11.-B-2 General Business District; Section 11-2.-Same-Special uses, the
Council for the Town of Abingdon has found it in the best interest to amend the body of
its ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the council of the Town of Abingdon
that:
1.
Should any section or provision of this ordinance be decided to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of any other section or provision of this ordinance or the Code
of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia; and
2.
The Town of Abingdon's current Code, Part II, Appendix B-Zoning
Ordinance, Article 11.-B-2 General Business District; Section 11-2.-Same-Special uses, that
are proposed for amendment currently appear as follows:
Section 11-2. Same-Special uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the B-2 General Business District with a
special use permit in accordance with regulations in 17-3 of this ordinance:
11-2-1. Public billiard parlors and poolrooms, dance halls, and similar forms of
public amusement.
11-2-2. Wholesale and processing not objectionable because of dust, noise or odors.
11-2-3. Kennels, animal boarding and grooming.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that upon the recommendation of the Council for
the Town of Abingdon, Part II Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 11.-B-2
General Business District; Section 11-2.-Same-Special uses, be amended as follows:
Section 11-2. Same-Special uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the B-2 General Business District with a
special use permit in accordance with regulations in 17-3 of this ordinance:
11-2-1. Public billiard parlors and poolrooms, dance halls, and similar forms of
public amusement.
11-2-2. Wholesale and processing not objectionable because of dust, noise or odors.
11-2-3. Kennels, animal boarding and grooming.
11-2-4. Short-term rentals
CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to Section 2-100 of the Code of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia, I
hereby certify that I have reviewed the foregoing proposed ordinance to amend Part II
Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 11.-B-2 General Business District; Section
11-2.-Same-Special uses, and find it to be in correct form, as set forth above, this ____
day of _____, 2020.
Cameron Bell, Counsel
This ordinance was adopted on the day of , to take effect on .
Derek Webb, Mayor
The undersigned Clerk of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia (the “Town”), hereby
certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an ordinance duly
adopted at a meeting of the Council held on ______, 2020. I hereby certify that such
meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the
foregoing ordinance, a quorum was present. I further certify that the minutes of
meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the
foregoing ordinance, a quorum was present. I further certify that the minutes of such
meeting reflect the attendance of the members and the voting on the foregoing
ordinance was as follows:
MEMBERS
ATTENDANCE
VOTE
Derek Webb, Mayor
Donna Quetsch, Vice
Mayor
Amanda Pillion
James Anderson
Mike Owens
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Town of Abingdon as of , 2020.
(SEAL)
Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL
FOR THE TOWN OF ABINGDON, VIRGINIA TO AMEND
Part II Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 12.-B-3 Central Business
District; Section 12-2.-Same-Special uses.
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2280 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, grants the local
governing body the authority to classify the territory under its jurisdiction or any
substantial portion thereof into districts of such number, shape and size as it may deem
best suited to carry out the purposes of this article and in each district it may regulate,
restrict, permit, prohibit, and determine the use of land, buildings, structures and other
premises for agricultural, business, industrial, residential, flood plain and other specific
uses; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Abingdon's current Code, Part II, Appendix B-Zoning
Ordinance, Article 12.-B-3 Central Business District; Section 12-2.-Same-Special uses, the
Council for the Town of Abingdon has found it in the best interest to amend the body of
its ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the council of the Town of Abingdon
that:
1.
Should any section or provision of this ordinance be decided to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of any other section or provision of this ordinance or the Code
of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia; and
2.
The Town of Abingdon's current Code, Part II, Appendix B-Zoning
Ordinance, Article 12.-B-3 Central Business District; Section 12-2.-Same-Special uses, that
are proposed for amendment currently appear as follows:
Section 12-2. Same-Special uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the B-2 General Business District with a
special use permit in accordance with regulations in 17-3 of this ordinance:
12-2-1. Public billiard parlors and poolrooms, dance halls, and similar forms of
public amusement.
12-2-2. Service stations (with major repair under cover).
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that upon the recommendation of the Council for
the Town of Abingdon, Part II Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 12.-B-3
Central Business District; Section 12-2.-Same-Special uses, be amended as follows:
Section 12-2. Same-Special uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the B-3 Central Business District with a
special use permit in accordance with regulations in 17-3 of this ordinance:
12-2-1. Public billiard parlors and poolrooms, dance halls, and similar forms of
public amusement.
12-2-2. Service stations (with major repair under cover).
12-2-3. Short-term rentals
CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to Section 2-100 of the Code of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia, I
hereby certify that I have reviewed the foregoing proposed ordinance to amend Part II
Code, Appendix B-Zoning Ordinance, Article 12.-B-3 Central Business District; Section
12-2.-Same-Special uses, and find it to be in correct form, as set forth above, this ____
day of _____, 2020.
Cameron Bell, Counsel
This ordinance was adopted on the day of , to take effect on .
Derek Webb, Mayor
The undersigned Clerk of the Town of Abingdon, Virginia (the “Town”), hereby
certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an ordinance duly
adopted at a meeting of the Council held on ______, 2020. I hereby certify that such
meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the
foregoing ordinance, a quorum was present. I further certify that the minutes of
meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the
foregoing ordinance, a quorum was present. I further certify that the minutes of such
meeting reflect the attendance of the members and the voting on the foregoing
ordinance was as follows:
MEMBERS
ATTENDANCE
VOTE
Derek Webb, Mayor
Donna Quetsch, Vice
Mayor
Amanda Pillion
James Anderson
Mike Owens
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Town of Abingdon as of , 2020.
(SEAL)
Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk
TOWN OF ABINGDON
TREE COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERS
ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
APPOINTMENT & EXPIRATION DATES
3-YEAR TERMS (2 term limit)
3
rd
Monday each month at 7:30pm, Arthur Campbell Room
Staff Contact : Kevin Sigmon, Town Arborist
Phone Number: 276-628-3167
UPDATED: August 2020
Name
Address
Phone #
Appointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Date
Eligible
for
Another
Term
Kathleen
Wild
replaces
Monty
Vernon
408 Court
Street
Abingdon,
VA
24210
276-477-9282
October 2014
1st term
October 2017
2
nd
term
(3 year
term)
October
2020
No
Ryan
Monahan
470 Court
Street
Abingdon
VA 24211
276-356-4661
April 2018
1
st
term
(3 year
term)
April 2021
No
Chris
Sullivan
172
Country
Club Dr
Abingdon,
VA 24211
276-676-5488
Chris.sullivan@dof.virginia.gov
December
2015
1
st
term
December
2018
2
nd
term
(3 year
term)
December
2021
No
Amanda
Pillion
(Council
Member)
125 West
Valley
Street
Abingdon,
VA 24210
276-623-3022
apillion@abingdon-va.gov
Town Staff
August 2020
(3-year
term)
August
2023
Yes
Muhammad
Hasham
21205
Vances
Mill Road
Abingdon,
VA
24210
276-258-5798
mr_hasham@hotmail.com
November
2019
(3-year
term)
November
2022
Yes
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PUBLIC DOCUMENT
SUBJECT TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
APPLICATION EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2020
Board and Commission Application
The Abingdon Town Council has adopted this application for use by individuals interested in appointment to
any of the Town’s advisory boards and commissions. To ensure your application will receive full
consideration, please answer all questions completely. Questions? Call 276-492-2149
Please return this application either:
In person (3
rd
floor of the Town Hall), 133 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA;
By mail, Boards and Commissions, Town of Abingdon, P.O. Box 789, Abingdon, VA 24212; or
kkingsley@abingdon-va.gov
***PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE***
Name Date: ________________________
Address City/State
Zip
Do you live inside the Town limits of Abingdon? Yes
No
Telephone: __________ __________
Email Address: (required) _______________________________________________________________
Place of Employment: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Description of job duties: ________________________________________________________________
Educational background:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Stuart Hale
12/18/20
21393 Piper Rd
Damascus/VA
24236
2766985175
hale.stuart@gmail.com
The Nature Conservancy
146 E Main St Abingdon VA 24210
Forest Program Manager, American Forest Carbon Initiative
BS and MS in Forestry from University of Tennessee; Certified Forester (Society of American Foresters)
Concentrations in Forest Resource Management and Forest Economics and Policy
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Are you currently serving on a board or commission of the Town of Abingdon? Yes_____ No ______
If so, which Board(s) or Commission(s)?
__________________________________________________
When do(es) your present term(s) expire? (mm/yy) ___________________________________
Have you ever served on any boards or commissions in the past, either Abingdon or in other localities?
Yes __ No _X_
If so, name and date(s) of service? ______________________________________________________
Why do you wish to serve the Town in this capacity? Do you have an area of interest or background that
you
believe would be a beneficial service in this capacity? If so, what is it and how would it be helpful?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
To the best of my ability, all information on this application is true and correct.
SIGNATURE
Thank you for your interest in appointment to the Town’s Advisory Boards and Commissions. **
Members of the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Board of Zoning Appeals,
Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Historic Preservation Review Board are required to complete a
Statement of Economic Interest.
Please check any other committees you are willing to serve on:
Board of Building Code Appeals **
Planning Commission */**
Board of Zoning Appeals
Recreation Advisory Commission
Economic Development Authority
Sinking Springs Cemetery Committee **
Infrastructure Advisory Committee
Sustain Abingdon Committee
Historic Preservation Review Board */**
Tourism Advisory Committee **
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Tree Commission
Muster Grounds Steering Committee
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
*May be required to attend training and/or obtain certification during term
**Appointment contingent upon residency, qualified voter, or other qualifications as set forth in
Ordinance and/or bylaws
Note: All applicants are subject to background verification.
Have served on other committees, working groups, etc
I believe my experience and education could benefit the Board, but mostly I want to serve and contribute to the health and success of Abingdon.