Town of Onancock Town Council Special Meeting November7,2018 6:30p.m.  Call to Order and Roll Call:  Mayor Fosque called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and roll was called. Mayor Fletcher Fosque and Councilmembers Robert Bloxom, Catherine Krause, Joy Marino, Ray Burger, Maphis Oswald and. Joshua  Bundick were present. All members were present, and a quorum was established.  The Pledge of Allegiance of recited.  Public Business:  a. Resolution: Grant Approval Allowing the Town to Obtain Financial Assistance from the USDA- Rural Development for a New Police Vehicle: Mr. Kerbin explained that this was the same Resolution that was discussed int the October meeting. USDA-Rural Development requires that Councilmember Krause made a motion to approve the Resolution to apply for a USDA grant) for the purchase ofo a new police vehicle. Councilmember Bloxom seconded the motion. The motion b. Discussion ofa Special Event Hosted byt the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce- Mr. Robert Marsh, ESVA Chamber of Commerce: Mr. Marsh outlined the ESVA Chamber of Commerce's proposal for the use of the Onancock Wharf to host a private event. This event would be al large-scale networking opportunity for the members oft the ESVA Chamber of Commerce as well as a way to highlight thei industries of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Mr. Marsh explained that there would be 500 tickets available for purchase at $50.00 apiece. Chamber members would be given first access to purchase tickets and then the Chamber would be able to open ticket sales to non-members. The event will be held on May 10, 2019 which will coincide with the Onancock Business and Civic Associations Second Friday event. Council discussion centered around: event parking; restrooms; the cost of the event; concern for the event being on public land but not open to the public; road closures; the freshly paved wharf parking lot; event setup and cleanup; and, liability insurance. Council also discussed the need of Ms. Ann Nock, Market Street, suggested that the event be focused on highlighting the Ms. Terris Kenney, OBCA President, shared that OBCA has been looking to revitalize Second Mr.. Janet Fosque, Market Street, expressed some concern over the Town's liability should  itl be adopted by a formal vote which was not done in the last meeting.  passed by unanimous voice vote.  having a policy in place for rental requests such as this one.  Chesapeake Bay.  Fridays and they feel that this event helps doj just that.  something go wrong.  1    Mrs. Barbara. Johnsen, Ames Street, suggested the Town checki in with Norfolk, Virginia on how Councilmember Krause suggested that Council vote on the event approval so that Mr. Marsh Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to allow the Chamber to proceed with this event subject tor mutually acceptable procedures to be developed and also that the Town will proceed to develop a policy around this and future events. Councilmember Bundick seconded the motion. Mayor Fosque called for a hand vote; five members were inj favor with one-member abstaining.  they deal with large crowd events such as this one on public land.  can, get the planning into full swing.  The motion passed. Public Comment: No comments were made. Adjourn:  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Oswald seconded the motion. The  motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.  Naik Fletcher Fosque, Mayor  Lisa ARS  Deputy-glerk  2