Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting August 26, 2019 7:00 p.m.  Call to Order and Roll Call:  Mayor Fosque called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and roll was called. Mayor Fletcher Fosque and Councilmember Robert Bloxom, Joy Marino, Catherine Krause, Ray Burger, Maphis Oswald and Matt  Spuck were present. All members were present, and quorum was established.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Mayor Fosque asked for a moment ofs silence in honor of Ms. Ann Nock.  Consideration and Approval of the Meeting Minutes from the July 25, 2019 Regular Town Council Meeting: Mayor Fosque asked if there were any changes, additions or corrections to the minutes as Councilmember Spuck asked that in paragraph two under section A, the word "affective" be changed to "effective" as well as under section B in the third paragraph the word "concerned" be changed to Councilmember Marino asked that Personal" Committee be changed to "Personnel".  submitted.  "concern".  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Councilmember Oswald Mayor Fosque explained that Central Accomack Little League Senior Boys team was present at the meeting and that the Onancock Town Council is honoring them this evening for their hard work making it the Little League World Series this summer. The Town of Onancock is proud to host the Centrai Accomack Little League in its town. Mayor Fosque read the Resolution of Commendation aloud. After council thanked them for coming, discussion followed regarding a sign acknowledging their achievement. Mayor Fosque also suggested that the town look into putting a sign up directly people to  seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  the little league field. Public Business:  a. Discussion of the Eastern Shore Sanitary Sewer Transmission Force Main Project and Appointment of Committee Members = Mayor Fletcher Fosque: Mayor Fosque shared an overview of the Public Information Sessions that were held in the middle of the month. Mayor Fosque explained that there are still al lot of questions the town needs answers to before signing Councilmember Bloxom suggested that a committee be set-up to delve into these questions.  on the dotted line.  1    Councilmember Oswald stressed that this decision needs to be played outi int the public. Councilmember Oswald suggested that the entire council be a part oft this process and then  maybe down the road ask a committee to review it further. Council continued to discuss the potential benefits of a committee.  Councilmember Bloxom explained that the committee would have public meetings and council willl have input into the scope of work. Councilmember Bloxom also explained that al library of documents will be created, and everyone will be able to review those documents. Councilmember Bloxom suggested that aj joint work session be scheduled for the town council Mayor Fosque listed the individuals who have been asked to serve on the committee; Councilmember Bloxom, Councilmember Spuck, Mr. Eric Dodge, Mr. Alan Silverman, Mr. Duke Shannahan, Ms. Carol Tunstall, Mr. Keith Colona and Mr. T. Lee Byrd. Councilmember Krause made a motion to appoint the individuals named for the Hampton Roads  and the committee.  Sanitation Evaluation Committee.  Councilmember Oswald asked is it would be a steering committee.  Councilmember Bloxom seconded the motion. The motion passed. by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Fosque scheduled a joint work: session for Tuesday, September 3rdat7:00 p.m. Mayor Fosque and Mr. Kerbin added an additional agenda item regarding the Onancock Main Street Initiative and the AccomackNorhampton Planning District Commission (ANPDC): Mr. Kerbin explained that this is for the Downtown Revitalization grant project. The town has been asked to submit a request, on behalf of the Main Street Initiative, to the ANPDC for assistance with this downtown revitalization CDBG planning grant. Mr. Kerbin shared that this Council discussion followed. Some members were concerned that this grant proposal would negatively affect the Northeast Revitalization CDBG Grant Project. Mr. Kerbin explained that Mayor Fosque explained that vote tonight would grant approval for Mr. Kerbin to write al letter to the ANPDC asking for their assistance with submitting this grant. The ANPDC would also Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that the Town of Onancock instruct the Town Manager tos submit a letter of request of assistance to the A-NPDC to apply. for a Downtown Revitalization Community Development Block Planning Grant. Councilmember Marino. seconded the motion.  grant is for $35,000 and there is no match required from the town.  they are two separate grants and will have no effect on each other.  administer the grant funds.  The motion, passed. by unanimous voice vote.  2    Public Comment:  Mrs. Fiege read Mr. Haydon Rochester's letter to town council regarding the possible partnership with  Hampton Roads Sanitation Department aloud. Planning Commission Meeting: No meeting. Waterfront Committee Meeting:  Councilmember Bloxom shared that the committee discussed marketing our slips during the off-season along with the possibility of making one oft the bathrooms available to town residents which would be marked as open to the public when the building is open. The committee also discussed the possibility of multi-night stay discounts for transient guests. The next meeting will be on September 10a at! 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Krause shared that the next Personnel Committee meeting will be Friday, August 30th. Councilmember Oswald asked who comprised the committee. Mayor Fosque shared that it is Town  Personnel Committee Meeting:  Manager Kerbin, Mayor Fosque, and Councilmember Krause.  Mayor'sReport plaque in her honor.  Mayor Fosque asked council if they would bei interested in planting a tree or having a bench placed by the Town Gazebo in honor of Ms. Ann Nock. All members agreed adding that the town should also doa Mayor Fosque shared that he had received an email from a man who was upset about the Trump banner a guest at the marina was flying. WHAT ELSE: SHOULDIADD: HERE?????? Mayor Fosque mentioned that town staff was lookingi in to coordinating a Robert's Rules of Order training for town council. Councilmember Krause asked that an email with the possible dates be sent  around so that council could a pick a date from that email.  Town Manager's! Report: Mr. Kerbin read his report aloud.  Wharf Interpretive Panel: The wharf interpretive panel has been installed and staff is looking at Sewer Grinder Pump: Bob Bloxom, Bryan Horton and Mr. Kerbin met county and hospitalstafft to discuss a proposed solution to the hospital rags affecting the town pump station. All parties agreed to a period of joint monitoring by county and Town staff to determine if the problem is Onancock Day at Welcome Center: The Onancock Day at the Welcome Center was very successful. Burnham Guides, Onancock Sailing Adventures, Onancock School and The Samuel Outlaworganization had tables at the event. Other businesses sent literature down tol bel handed out tov visitors. The Welcome Center counted 788 individuals visiting the center that day. Cell Tower: Verizon is conducting some final testing to make the tower operational. Replacement of Mt. Prospect Bridge Water Line: The water line that had been broken under Mt. Prospect Bridge has been replaced. There will now also be access to water on the Onancock  further screening to cover the existing gaps between the signs.  still occurring.  Landing Side for watering plants.  3    Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT) Tool 1 Year Meeting: Joy Marino and Mr. Kerbin attended the 1-year RAFT meeting. Localities reported their progress on various RAFTactivities over the past year. They reported on our comprehensive plan review, investigation of mitigation measures to alleviate flooding at the wharf such as a duckbill and production of magnets with  emergency information.  Financial Report: No report.  Follow-up on Council Action Items: No discussion followed. Council Comments: town.  Councilmember Marino wanted to thank the owner of Shooting Star Gallery for re-framing the Willie Crockett painting that is located in the front office of Town Hall. This was done at no charge to the Councilmember Krause mentioned that the Bagwell Bridge sounds horrible when riding al bicycle over it. Councilmember Krause asked Mr. Kerbin to follow-up with the Virginia Department of Transportation Councilmember Oswald asked Mr. Kerbin to write at follow-up response to Mr. Rochester's letterto Councilmember Spuck asked Mr. Kerbin why there was no financial report this month. Mr. Kerbin explained that he was on vacation which left him short on time. Councilmember Spuck stated that he  about this conçern.  council about the potential sewer transmission line project.  would still like to see the year to year comparison.  Closed Session, if needed:  None. Adjourn:  Councilmember Krause made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilmember  Bloxom. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.  NrnN  Fletcher Fosque, Mayor  p  4