Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024  7:00 PM  1) Call to order and Roll Call:  Mayor Fosque called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM and roll was called. Mayor Fletcher Fosque, Councilmembers Brandon Brockmeier, Ray Burger, Cynthia Holdren, Joy Marino, Sarah Nock, Maphis Oswald were present. Town Manager Matt Spuck was  present, and Town Clerk Debbie Caton was also present.  2)7 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  3)Approve minutes from the December 18, 2023, meeting. = Councilmember Nock moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Oswald seconded the motion. The motion passed  with a 6-0 vote. 4) Public Hearing  a. Real Estate - Donate 9 Watson to Habitat for Humanity - The public hearing  opened at 7:04 PM. Public Comments:  Thelma Gillespie = 4 Watson St - Ms. Gillespie stated the house on 91 Watson Stv was demolished in 2019. Since that time there have been no offers to purchase the lot. She thinks the donation to Habitat for Humanity is a good Rosemary Paparo -9 Holly St. -N Ms. Paparo stated a new home for at family is  idea. also important.  The public hearing closed at 7:09P PM. Debbie Caton took a roll call vote. Councilmember Brockmeier aye Councilmember Burger -aye Councilmember Holdren - aye Councilmember Marino-aye Councilmember Nock-a aye Councilmember Oswald- - aye The motion passed with a 6-0 vote.  Councilmember Brockmeier moved to donate 9 Watson Street to the Eastern Shore Habitat for Humanity. Councilmember Holdren seconded the motion. Town Clerk  1/Page    Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024  7:00 PM  5) Public Presentation  a. Onancock Main Street (OMS) - Jenny Gehman, Onancock Main Street Executive Director gave a presentation about the organization's 2023 accompishments. Ms. Gehman discussed two upcoming grants OMS plans to apply for in 2024. The first grant is the Downtown Improvement Grant. Ifa awarded, a portion of grant funds will be used for additional murals in downtown; most of the funds would assist downtown business owners with interior improvements. The second grant is the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Ifawarded, the grant money will be used to hire Advance Travel & Tourism to promote Onancock in the media. Councilmember Holdren moved for Town Council to commit to matching funds for the Downtown Improvement Grant ($37,500) and matching funds for the VA Town Manager Spuck clarified the matching funds will need to be appropriated in  Tourism Corporation ($20,000) The total match is $57,500. Councilmember Nock seconded the motion. the FY25 annual budget. The following vote was recorded:  Councilmember Brockmeier - aye Councilmember Burger - aye Councilmember Holdren - aye Councilmember Marino- aye Councilmember Nock - aye Councilmember Oswald - abstention The motion passed.  b. Hill Studios - David Hill with Hill Studios did a presentation on public parking, lighting, and signage. After the presentation, Mayor Fosque suggested a special meeting to discuss the final selections for lighting and signage, as well as priorities for other recommendations. An meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2024,  at 7:00 PM. 6) Council Action  a. Appoint a new member to OEDA - Councilmember Holdren moved to appoint Lisa Fiege to the Onancock Economic Development Authority. Councilmember Brockmeier seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 6-0 vote.  2Page    Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024  7:00 PM  7) Council discussion:  a. Town Plan - Fixture Discussion - A: special meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM to discuss plan recommendations. b. Town Council Code of Ethics = Per previous discussions, a committee will bei formed to review and combine language from others to develop a code of ethics document for the Town of Onancock. Councilmember Holdren and Councilmember Marino  volunteered for this committee.  8) Committee Reports  Personnel - (Cindy Holdren) - Holiday - did not meet.  Onancock Main Street- -(OMS) (Cindy Holdren) - Councilmember Holdren thanked the Town Council for their support and hopes for continued support. Historic Onancock School (HOS) - (Sarah Nock): - Councilmember Nock reiterated HOS is open to everyone. The grounds are open all the time including the playground and soccer fields. Several groups utilize the community room for various events including birthday parties, wedding showers and baby showers. The columns and steel beams are in place for the performance pavilion. The next phase of construction is dependent on pricing for labor and material. Planning Commission - (Brandon Brockmeier): - Holiday - did not meet. Waterfront - (Fletcher Fosque) - Off season - did not meet. Economic Development Authority (EDA)- (Joy Marino) - The EDA met. January 16,2024 and held a special meeting January 22, 2024. The purpose of the special meeting was to discuss the terms of the loan agreement and promissory note for the  IRF loan for the Lilliston Building.  9) Public Comment  Mike Rydberg, Fire Chief - Onancock Volunteer Fire Department - Mr. Rydberg Dana Simson -5 51 Kerr St - Ms. Simson read al letter shared with OBCA and Town Priscilla Hart-21 Market St- Ms. Hart stated she appreciates the information from Hill Studios about parking. She thinks the parking guidelines need to limit employees of downtown businesses and downtown residents from parking in  introduced himself to the community as the new fire chief.  Council.  3Page    Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024  7:00 PM  the street all day. She noted although the cobra lights are not attractive, they do Rosemary Paparo - 9 Holly St. - Ms. Paparo addressed Councilmember Holdren's comment from the December 18, 2023, meeting. Ms. Paparo agrees the town needs to appropriate ARPA funds for Police Department and Welcome Center  provide ample lighting.  renovations.  10) Mayor's Report - Mayor Fosque attended the Onancock Volunteer Fireman banquet  Saturday, January 20, 2024, to swear int the new volunteers.  11) Town Manager's Report a) Manager's Report-  HRSD will start the water meter replacement in the Spring 2024. This isno VDOT's initial drainage ditch at Holly Street did not work. VDOT will work Northeast Revitalization Project - two homes were demolished with two ARPA projects- - The police department and welcome center demo will start Dredging at the Harbor - DPW is working on the spoil site. The site will be  cost to homeowners. towards a solution. more on the horizon. soon.  inspected before the dredging can start. The annual audit for FY23 starts February 6, 2024.  b) Financial Report - see attached report.  12) Councilmember Comments  Councilmember Brockmeier - no comments. Councilmember Burger = no comments.  Councilmember Holdren - Councilmember Holdren congratulated Town Manager Spuck on being asked to speak at the Hampton Roads American Society for Public  Administration symposium on February 24, 2024. Councilmember Marino - no comments. Councilmember Nock- - no comments. Councilmember Oswald - no comments.  4IPage    Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024  7:00 PM  13) Closed Session: Councilmember Nock moved to enter closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and real estate matters. Councilmember Holdren seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 6-0 vote. Closed session began at 9:00 PM.  a) Personnel matters as allowed by state code 2.2-37111 (A)(1) b) Real Estate matters as allowed by state code 2.2-3711 (A)(3)  Councilmember Holdren moved to reenter public session and with a roll call vote to certify that no matter was discussed other than that mentioned in the motion to enter closed session.  Councilmember Nock seconded the motion.  Councilmember Brockmeier = yes Councilmember Burger-y yes Councilmember Holdren = yes Councilmember Marino -yes Councilmember Nock -yes Councilmember Oswald - yes Closed session ended at 9:55 PM.  14) Adjourn: Councilmember Burger moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Oswald seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 6-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:01  PM.  DA  laah Cates Town Clerk, Debbie Caton  Mayor, Fletcher Fosque  5Page