March 11, 2019  Town of Onancock March11, 2019 6:30 p.m.  Town Council-Budget Work Session Meeting  Call to Orderand Roll Call:  Mayor Fosque called the meeting to order and roll was called. Mayor Fletcher Fosque and Councilmembers Robert Bloxom, Joy Marino, Catherine Krause, Ray Burger, Maphis Oswald and. Joshua Bundick were present. All members were present, and a quorum wasestablished.  Budget Work Session:  Town Manager Kerbin reviewed the budget assumptions for fiscal year 2019-2020 with council. Mayor Council reviewed the entire proposed budget. Some items discussed included: the reason for the proposed reduction of the trash fee; the concern over raising utility rates; the possibility of losing the Bank Stock Tax Revenue the potential closing of the SunTrust branch; thei importance of the town giving the Main Street group funds for a Main Street Manager; the cost ofa a contracted landscaper; and the Council also discussed the proposed 3% cost of livingi increase for employees. There was some concern that the 3% was too high and that the town should stay within the regional standard, possibly keepi iti in line with the state which is 2%. Discussion followed regarding moving to a merit-based system in lieu of all-inclusive cost of livingi increases. Councilmember Oswald stated that there should be a pay scale for all of the town jobs, creating a ceiling. Councilmember Marino asked if the employees were required to pay into the Virginia Retirement System. Mrs. Fiege explained that the employees do pay into the system which is state mandated. Other employee benefits were discussed such as health insurance. Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Bundick seconded the motion. The  Fosque explained that council would review the budget one page at ai time.  need for council to start funding street repairs.  Adjourn:  motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.  MaM  Fletcher Fosque, Mayor  Depuryclerk  A