Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022 7:00 PM 1)Callt to order and Roll Call: Mayor Fletcher Fosque called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and roll was called. Mayor Fletcher Fosque and Councilmembers Thelma Gillespie, Cynthia Holdren, Joy Marino, Sarah Nock and Maphis Oswald were present. Councimember Ray Burger was not present. Aquorum was established. Town Manager Matt Spuck and Deputy Clerk Debbie Caton were also present. 2) Thel Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3) Consideration and Approval of January 24,2022 Meeting Minutes: a) Councilmember Nock made a motion to approve the minutes with the noted grammatical errors being updated. Councilmember Holdren seconded the motion. The was motion was passed with 5-0 vote. 4) Public Business a)Director Joani Donohoe from Historic Onancock School (HOS) presented 2021 Annual Report. She discussed thet following: HOS feels comfortable with economic plan throughout the pandemic. Strategic plan - refer to packet and website. Indoor space is at capacity with a waiting list. Planning for the 100 yr anniversary celebration is in process. HOS mission is to continue to support the town with a place for meetings and special events. HOSI made several improvements tot the facility whichi included outdoor space and playground. Performance pavilion presented to Planning Commission in March 2022 for future consideration by Town Council. Call to order and Roll Call of Planning Commission. Chairperson Schreiber called the Planning Commission to order at 7:15 PM and roll was called. Chairperson Schreiber, Commissioner Brockmeier, Commissioner Byrd, Commissioner Fosque, Commissioner Frey and Commissioner Tunstall were present. Commissioner Bagwell was not present. A quorum was established. b)Public Hearing - Homestay - 38-77 Special Exemptions Chairman Schreiber introduced the ordinance and stated thei issues presented. Planning Commission recommended the ordinance as includedi in the agenda for tonight's public hearing. Mayor opened public hearing at 7:15 AM 11Page Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022 7:00 PM Thei following public comments were recorded. Susan McGuire - 12. Joynes St Feels she has a perfect space for Air BNB. Agrees to all fees/special use permit. Plans to discuss Patrick Tompkins - 5Kerr St- did not agree with the contiguous property rule. Proposed this John Fiege - 35 Meadville Dr - He does not think the town should restrict the number of Airbnbs. Channing Guvernator - 1051 Market St. -Would consideri investing in more properties in town but is precluded by the single ownership clause of the ordinance. Hopes to serve community and tourists by providing accommodations fori family members attending a funeral or overflow for families Bob Spoth- 10 Market St - likes the cluster rule and feels iti is veryi important tol keepi int the ordinance. He suggested a defined difference between guest house, B&B and Airbnb. Kathy Boyd - 5N Market St - support the proposed ordinance as written. Concerns about Colton Wilmouth - out oft town - Asked for the ordinance tol be more accessible to the public via website. Het feels the standards/rules that are already in place by Airbnb will self-eliminate overall with neighbors. Intends for her space to be a great benefit to the Town. aspect of ordinance be removed for consideration. during the holidays. neighborhood. concerns with upkeeping the standards of Town. Closed public hearing at 7:35 PM ordinance attached to these minutes. Council member Gillespie seconded the motion Motion accepted 5-0. Town Council and Mayor discussed the ordinance and public comments. Council member Oswald motioned to accept ordinance with updates to Paragraph A, and toi include in final c) Public Hearing Paper Roads -6-100 to 6-102 Public hearing opened at 8:09 PM. Mayor Fosque read 3 public comments into record. (attached to these minutes) Town Council and Mayor discussed the ordinance and public comments. Town Manager explained the current ordinance presents only one option for the Town. Other options in addition to current ordinance range from abandoning the right of way to the ordinance being heard, and any Council member Marino motioned to accept ordinance with adjustments (final ordinance attached). Motion passed with vote of 4-yes, 1-abstaining vote (Councilmember Oswald) 0-no combination inl between. Council member Nock seconded the motion. Planning Commission adjourned @ 8:35 2Page Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022 7:00 PM d) Adopt Planning Commission schedule was approved. e) )Mayor Fosque asked to appoint Dawn Byrd and Peaches Dodge to the Board of Zoning Appeals. (BZA) f! Matt Spuck reported the Town received $87,000 loan from USDA and $46,800 grant to purchase town equipment. $5,000 is not covered buti is within the FY2022 capital budget. Resolution readi into record by Council member Oswald with a motion to accept. Council member Mario seconded the motion. Council He will contact attorney to update the changes. Noi issues from Town Council. voted 5-0 to pass. 5) Budget-P Preliminary budget to be sent to Council by March 10h, Budget workshop scheduled for March 15lhat6:00 PM. Revisions/updates by March 24th, April 25lh will be the Public Hearing with approval May 23rd. 6) Public Comments Concert moved to Market Street Methodist Church because high ticket sales. Haydon Rochester 39 King St Peaches Dodge Thanked the Town Manager and others for continued support oft the ESCADV. New shelter is under construction. Lori Eagen Steve Thayer Karen & David Tweedie Concerns about conditions on Turner St. Asking for help to maintain the street. Matt Spuck stated FY23 budget to encompass tar, chip, with an external slurry seal. 7) Committee Reports: a) HRSD -Matt Spuck reported HRSD - transition went well. Next phase to close on pump stations. This will allow HRSD to do necessary upgrades. b) Waterfront - next meeting is Tuesday, March 8th. c)Planning Commission - next meeting is Monday, March 7h. retention. Next Meeting is Tuesday, March 1st. d) Personnel -Council member Marino reported updating personnel policies and strategies for police 8) Mayors' report - Mayor reminded everyone of the St Patrick's Parade scheduled for Saturday, March 19h, Asked Council to march as well as pass out candy. 3IPage Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022 7:00 PM 9) Town Manager's Report Chief Williams secured grant for O/T hours. Golf cart shortage for Wharf New hire for Parks & Landscaping- Mike Colona - start date 03/07/22 All Wharf advertising is in print for the upcoming season. NE grant & project meeting March 2nd VTC-A ARPA grant - $50,000 from Accomack. Spending plan being produced for Council approval. Motion to enter in closed session by Council member Nock. Council member Holdren seconded. Approved with 5-0 vote. Mtpl Town Mayor, Flector Fosque Gwufaton Town Clerk, Debbie Caton 4IPage