Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting September 24, 2018 7:00 p.m.  Callt to Order and Roll Call:  Mayor Fosque called the meeting to ordera and roll was called. Mayor Fletcher Fosque and Councilmembers Robert Bloxom, Joy Marino, Ray Burger, Maphis Oswald and. Joshua Bundick were present. Councilmember Catherine Krause was absent. A majority of members were present and a quorum was established.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Consideration: and Approval of the Regular Town Council Minutes from the August 27,2018 Meeting and the  September 10, 2018 Town Council' Work Session Meeting:  Mayor Fosque askedi for any corrections or edits to the minutes as submitted.  Councilmember Bloxom asked that the Mayor's name on page one of the August 27, 2018 minutes be corrected and that the word deed on page one of the September 10, 2018 minutes be replaced with the Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Councilmember Oswald Mayor Fosque announced that the Town will have al booth at the Parksley Golden Spike Railroad Festival which is to be held on October 6, 2018. Mayor Fosque also shared that the Onancock Main Street Initiative group willl be having al kick-off event on October 22, 2018 at the Historic Onancock School from 41 p.m.-7 p.m. Lastly, Mayor Fosque shared that the CBES bike tour which begins and ends in Onancock willl be held on October 27, 2018. The Historic Onançock: School willl bel holding an event directly following the race.  word plat.  seconded the motion. The motion passed. by unanimous voice vote.  Public Business:  a. Amended Resolution in Opposition to Offshore Drilling off the Coast oft the Eastern Shore of Virginia Mayor Fosque explained that the amendment to the Resolution was toi include the Town's Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to approve the amended Resolution. Councilmember Marino seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  - Mayor Fletcher Fosque opposition to seismic testing.  Councilmember Bundick abstained. due to designated grant funds.  b. Approval of the Wharf Parking Lot Paving Contract - Mayor Fletcher Fosque Mayor Fosque explained the contract to Council, sharing that the Town will be reimbursed 75% oft the project costs  Councilmember Bundick: suggested that the project bei inspected upon completion.  Ms. Ann Nock, suggested that the Town take the opportunity toi insulate the water pipes under the parking lot during the repaving so that the restrooms at the wharf can remain open year-round.  1    Council discussion followed.  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to approve the proposal from Paving Contractor, LLCI in the amount of $48,000 to resurface the wharf parking lot. Councilmember Burgerseconded the motion.  The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Capital Improvement Projects Plan - Mayor Fletcher Fosque already completed were removed from the plan while others were added.  Mayor Fosque reviewed the capital improvement projects plan with Council. Some items that were  Council discussion followed. projects plan.  Mayor Fosque suggested that the Planning Commission also review the revised capital improvement  d. Queen Street Improvements- Mayor Fletcher Fosque  Mayor Fosque asked Council ift they should table this discussion until a more comprehensive plan is put together. Councilmember Bloxom agreed although expressed interesti in eliminating the five parking spots by the old Charter Communications building sooner rather than later.  Council discussion followed.  At the conclusion oft the discussion, Mayor Fosque. stated that he would direct the Town Manager to get ini touch with the Virginian Department of Transportation about eliminating those five parking e. Addition, Stephen Johnsen, Presentation re: Regional Sewer Project (this item was not listed on the original agenda): Mayor Fosque shared that Mr. Johnsen was here to update Council on the Regional Sewer Project. Mr. Johnsen reviewed the potential financial impact this project would have on the Town. Mr.. Johnsen stated that the next stepi in making this project a reality would bet tol have an engineering study done. This study would helpi identify the timeline and cost of the project. Itis projected that the study will cost anywhere from $75,0001 to $95,000. Mr. Johnsen explained that they are asking allt the affected localities to contribute $10,0001 tol help fund the study. Council discussion followed. Mayor Fosque asked Council to give this request at tentative okay until Councilmember Oswald made a motion to appropriate $10,000 for the study, pending that the funds can bej found within the current year's budget. Councilmember Marino seconded the motion. The  spots.  the budget can be reviewed.  motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Public Comment:  Mr. Greg Smith, Parker Street, asked Council to reevaluate the Town's current nuisance ordinance so that it  can include the removal of unlicensed recreational vehicles from properties.  Council discussion followed.  2    Mayor Fosque suggested that the Planning Commission review this issue at their next meeting. Councilmember Bloxom shared that the Town Manager has adraft nuisance ordinance that will be presented  tot the Planning Commission next month. Planning Commission Report: No meeting. Waterfront Committee Report: No meeting. Personnel Committee Report: No meeting. Holiday Committee Report: No meeting. Mayor's Report:  Mayor Fosque shared that an ad hoc committee for the purpose of town! beautification has been formed. Their purpose is to prepare for the Garden Tour which willl bel heldi in Town on May 4, 2019. The committee consists of Councilmember. Joy Marino, Mrs. Barbara Johnsen, Mrs. Beth Temple, Mrs. Kathy Boyd, Ms. Ann  Nock and Ms. Shannon Gordon. Town Manager's Report:  No report due to Town Manager's, William Kerbin, absence.  Council Comments:  Councilmember Oswald shared how much she enjoyed the National Guard Band concert at the beginning of the month. Councilmember Oswald also thanked Mr. Kerbin and Mrs. Fiege for their assistance with the  preparations for the Golden Spike Railroad Festival photo booth.  Closed Session, ifneeded: None.  Mayor Fosque shared that Mr. Rupert Gonzalez has been hired has the Town's newest street crew member. Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Bundick: seconded the motion. The  Adjourn:  motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.  MAtI Fletcher Fosque, Mayor  Cle  pafe  3