Town ofOnancock Town Çouncil Meeting July26,2018 7:00 p.m.  1. Call to Order: and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 2018 Meeting. 4. Public Business  3. Consideration and. Approval ofthe Regular Town Council Minutes from the June 25,  a. Joint Public Hearing - Onancock Planning Commission and Onancock Town Council - Tower Text Amendment for Parks and Open Spaces Zoning District b. - Public Hearing - Special Use Permit, 11 Liberty Street, Mr. David Mitchell :. Public Hearing Vice Maydr Selection Ordinance - Town Manager William d. Offshore Drilling Presentation - Ms. Terra Pascarosa, Oceana e. Resiliency Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT) Presentation - Ms. Michelle Wharf Fee and Charge Increase Ordinance - Town Manager William Kerbin h. FY2018 Christmas Decorations Budget Carry-Forward - Town Manager . Appointment ofl Mr. Matt Spuck to the Planning Commission - Town Manager  Kerbin  Covi and Ms. Angela King Tree Board - Mr. Bill Burnham  William Kerbin William Kerbin  FY2018 Fourth Quarter Financial Report  5. Public Comment  6. Planning Commission Report- Cquncilmember Fletcher Fosque 7. Waterfront Committee Report- - @ounclmemberT.Lee Byrd 8. Personnel Committee Report - Cquncilmember Catherine Krause 9. Holiday Committee Report-C Courcilmember Catherine Krause  10. Mayor's Report - Mayor Russell Jones 11.Town Manager's Report - Mr. William Kerbin 12. Council Comments 13.Closed: Session- ifr needed 14.Adjourn    Town of Onancock Towr Council Meeting June 25, 2018 7:00PM  Call to Order and Roll Call!:  Mayor. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and roll was called. Mayor Russell. Jones and Councimembers Robert Bloxom, Catherine Krause, T.Lee Byrd, Ray Burgerand Fletcher Fosque were present. Councilmember. Joshua Bundick wasabsent. Ar majority of members were present and a  quorum was established. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. the June 12,2018 Special Meeting:  Consideration and Approval of the Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes from the May 21, 2018 and Mayor. Jones asked ift there was any acditions/corrections, or changes to the meeting minutesas submitted for both the Regular Meeting held on May 21, 2018 and the Special Meeting held on. June 12, Withn none, Councilmember Bloxom made a mption to approve both minutes as submitted. Councilmember Byrd seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  2018.  Public Business:  a. Recognition of Mayor Russell A.. Jonesand Councilmember T. Lee Byrd - Mayor Elect, Fletcher Fosque: Mayor-Elect Fletcher Fosque/sharedi that about six-years ago when the sitting Mayor, Bruce Paone, died suddenly Mayor Russell. Jones was thrusted into a job he did not ask for but was obviously the best choice. Over those six years Mayor Russell Jones has done at tremendous job fort this Town. Mayor. Jones has been instrumental in the renegotiation of the Accomack County Sewer Agreement, Wharfi impfovements, and working on the utility billing changes and rates. On behalf of the Onancock Town Council, Thank You Mayor. Jones.  Mayor-Elect Fletcher Fosque also spoke to the retirement of Councilmember T. Lee Byrd. Councilmember Byrd has been al huge driving force for all the positive changes down at the Mayor. Jones and Councilmember Byrd were presented with gifts from the Town for their years b. Swearing in Ceremony for Mayor Elect, Fletcher Fosque, Re-Elected Councilmembers. Joshua Bundick and Catherine Krause, as wel as the Newly Elected Councilmembers Joy Marino and Maphis Oswald: Mrs. Donna Belote, with the Accomack County Clerk of Court's Office, filled in for Mr. Samuel Cooper. Mrs. Belote swore in Mayor-Elect Fletcher Fosque and Councilmembers Due to Councilmember Bundick's absence, he will need to make an appointment with the Clerk  Town' Wharf. of service.  Catherine Krause, Joy Marino and Maphis Oswald. of Court to do his swearing in separately.  1    Town of Parksley Railway Museum 30+ Anniversary Celebration - Dr.J Julie Nash, Town of Parksley Town Councilmember: Dr. Julie Nash, Parksley Town Council Member, shared with Council that the Town of Parksley will pel having at festival in October, which will be the first of many, to celebrate the 30th Anniversaty of the Railroad. Dr. Nash explained that the railroad station in Parksley willl be closing and wvill no longer be maintained. This celebration will commemorate that event. Dr. Nash ekplained that she is attempting to get other Eastern Shore Towns involved in the festival. She is encouraging them to have al booth at the festival which will promote their Town and events. pr. Nash also suggested that the Towns come up with a game sO that people can visit the booth and play a game while there. The suggested prize should bei inexpensive and railroad themed. Dr. Nash also asked if Council would consider Mayor. Jones suggested that Dr. Nash contact Kerry Allison, Eastern Shore Tourism Commission, d. Referral of the Tower Text Amendmert to Planning Commission- - Town Manager William Kerbin: Mr. Kerbin shared that the Verizon representatives were here to answer. any questions about this Text Amendment and/or the construction of the 2201 foot tower. Mr. Kerbin explained that the Text Amendment proposed here needs to be approved sO that Verizon can move forward with the construction of the tower. Currently, the Town Code does not allow towers int this zone. Mr. Kerbin clarified that this amendment, needs to be sent to Planning Commission sO that they can make the appropriate recommendations to Town Council. Mr. Romine further explained the processi once the text amendment is adopted, Verizon will then Councilmember Krause thanked Verizon for stepping upi to address the lack of service in Onancock. Councilmember Krause asked what the geographic range will be once constructed. Mr. Romine stated that it will be about three miles. Mr. Bickings explained that the projected build date willl be in 2019. Councilmemnber Krause asked Council to do alli it can to speed this Councilmember Fosque suggested that the Town hold a. Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that the Onancock Town Council refer the attached proposed text amendment to permit the construction of the towers in Parks and Open Spaces Zoning District, with as special use permit, to the Town of Onancock Planning Commission fora public hearing on this matter, and to request that the Planning Commission provide appropriate changes and recommendations: for the Town Council. Councilmember Byrd seconded the e. Resolution of Support for Regional Wastewater Extension Project Town Manager William Kerbin: Mr. Kerbin explained that infrastructure needs on the Eastern! Shore of Virginia were recently identified at an Infrastructuré Summit. The item that topped the list is a regional sewer project. Several keyi individuals are now discussing the potential oft that project. The included resolution is for the Onancock Town Council to acknowledge its support of such a project. Mr.  marketing this event on the Town's wébsite. so that they can help promote the event.  need to apply for a special use permit.  process up: so that' Verizon can start construction.  Commission and" Town Council.  motion. The motion passed by unaninpous voice vote.  Kerbin clarified that there is currently/no money required from the Town.  2    Mayor. Jones shared that the current proposal is to extend a feeder line down to the Town of Exmore. The Town of Exmore is currently facing a $10 million sewer upgrade to keep their discharge permit with the Department of Environmental Quality. Mayor. Jones further shared that this project could have a potential fiscal impact on Onancock of about $650,000.001 in additional revenue, annually. The money for the expansion would come from the Federal Government. Mayor Jones stressed that this project would be a dramatic turnaround in the The Onancock" Town Council agreed to the passage of the resolution which was then passed Discussion of Subcontracting with a Title Company to Research Town. Street Plats- Councilmember Robert Bloxom: Couriciimember Bloxom shared that he has been attempting to locate plats of the streets the Town owns. That way they could eventually be turned over toi the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Currently, VDOT accepted a quarter-mile a year. There is a master plat somewhere unfprtunately Councilmember Bloxom has been unable to locate it. Councilmember Bloxom recommends the Town hire a Title Company to do the Councilmember Fosque asked what the cost will be to hire an outside company. Councilmember Bloxom: stated that he has not yet looked int to that aspect of this request. Mr. John Custis, Town Attorney, stated that it should cost ai few hundred dollars. Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that the Onancock Town Council subcontract with a title company to conduct research of plats ps part of the plan to transfer certain Town streets to VDOT. Councilmember Krause seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Appointment of the Vice-Mayor- = Mayor Elect, Fletcher Fosque: Mayor-Elect Fosque explained that currently he is the Vice- Mayor thèrefore a new council member will need to take his place. Councilmember Fosque made a motion to make Councilmember Robert Bloxom the new Vice- Mayor. Councilmember Byrd seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice Mr. Kerbin shared that the Town Code does not address this process and therefore will need to h. Appointment of New Member to Planning Commission - Fletcher Fosque, Planning Commission Chair: Councilmember Fosque sharedthat the Planning Commission has been short a member and will also need a council member representative in July since he will no longer be on Town Council. Councilmember Bloxom asked if there was a summary of credentials for those possible members listed in the agenda packet since he is unfamiliar with at few names. Councilmember Fosque explained thati it is not crucial to name a new membert today. Councilmember Fosque asked if there were any council membersi interested int the council representative spot. Mayor Jones suggested that the appointments be done correctly even if that means no vote happens tonight. Councilmember Fosque explained that the Text Amendment can still be passed without  Town's current financial situation. around for Council signatures.  research for the Town.  vote. Councilmember Bloxom abstained from the vote.  be updated fort future scenarios.  the last member being appointed.  3    The vote was tabled for at future coundil meeting.  Public Comment:  Ms.. Joani Donohoe, Friends of Onancock: Schopl, shared that the Historic Onancock: School is kicking off its campaign to upgrade its playground facility! Prior to the Ice Cream Social which is scheduled for. July 3, 2018 at 6:30 PM, the Friends of Onancock Sçhool will be hosting an event where local children can enter a drawing contest where they are askedto draw what they think the playground should look like. Mr. Glenn Smith, Market Street, shared some: safety concerns he has with the stones that get tossed from the T&W Block trucks when they are on Market Street. He has contacted the Virginia Department of Transportation about thisi issue but it takes them too long to respond. Is there something that the Town can do to fix this issue when it arises? Mayor-Elect asked that Mr. Kerbin send T&W Block a letter about this issue. Mr. Smith continued with anpther concern he has about the speed in which motorists are traveling on Market Street. Mr. Smith shares that the Police Department does an excellent job of catching speeders on their way into Town but that once those motorists get past them they increase their speed. Mr. Smith also shared that every Bunday morning between 11 AM and noon someone is parking in the middle of East Street by the Town Gazebo which is blocking all traffic. Mr. Smith asked that the Police start patrolling Market Street on Sunday morning from SunTrust down to the Wharf. Lastly, Mr. Smith shared his concern about the lack ofe etiquette individuals are using while working with their drones. Recently, his wife was int the backyard sunbathing a drone was hovering over which was no higher than his roof, approximately 35 feet Mr. Smith feels that thisi is an invasion of privacy. Councilmember Krause: shared that drones aré regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and cannot be regulated by the Town. Mr. Smith suggested that the Town at least come up with some Mr. Haydon Rochester, King Street, congratulated the new Mayor and Councilmembers and thanked outgoing Mayor. Jones and Councilmember Byrd for their years of service. Mr. Rochester stated that he  Thisi is an opportunity for the community to share their input with us.  rules of etiquette for those individuals.  has never seen the Town look as good as it as pver the past few years.  Planning Commission Report: No meeting.  Waterfront Committee Report:  Councilmember Byrd shared that the committee discussed the upcoming summer events and possible schedule improvements. With the exception of the spring weather the Wharfis offtoagreat: start. Several renovations are underway and some are scheduled for this winter. These projects also have financial support through the Virginia Port Authority grant and the Boating infrastructure Grant. Councilmember Byrd thanked Mrs. Lisa Fiege for her assistance with securing the Boating Infrastructure Grant for the bathhouse floor replacement project. Councilmember Byrd also thanked the Wharf: staff for their hard work. Councilmember Byrd shared that there have had ai fewi incidents recently that have involved people jumping from their boats unto our docks which has resulted in injuries. To correct this issue, the Town will be purchasing steel cables along with specific signage asking that people disembark their watercraft appropriately. Councilmember Byrd shared that Mayor. Jones will be joining the  Waterfront Committee in. July.  4    Personnel Committee Report: Holiday Committee Report: No meeting. Mayor's Report:  Councilmember Krause shared that there was ho meeting but that there will be one coming up shortly.  Mayor Jones thanked the members of Town Council and Town Staff for all their assistance over the last six years. Mayor. Jones shared that with everypne's time and assistance the Town has been able to geta  lot done over those years. Town Manager's Report:  Town Manager Kerbin shared the following:  Town Hall staff will be going Live with the new billing software. June 26, 2018. Staff will continue Public Works staff assisted with the preparations for the Le Tour de Shore bike race and the Shore Made Music Festival which was'held on. June 16, 2018. The Town has hired a new Public Works staff member, Eric Nock. The Police Department has been awarded approximately $38,0001 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services (599 Funds) fpr general police operations. The Police Department will be switching to First Net Responder telephones. These telephones will allow the Department priority accèss over the airwaves during a disaster. Several Town staff members attended a Freedom of1 Information Act (FOIA) training on. June 20, Mr. Kerbin attended the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA) conference on. June 21, 2018. The corference included Town Managers, City Managers, and  toi input data entry through the month ofj July.  2018.  County Administrators across the state.  Council Comments:  Councilmember Byrd thanked everyone for their assistance during his time on Council.  Councilmember Krause thanked Mayor. Jones and Councilmember Byrd for all of their hard work during their time on Council. Councilmember Krause stressed what wonderful mentors they were to her when she was starting out. Councilmember Krause also shared that the Onancock Main Street community survey' would be coming out soon and that if ànyone who does not receive the email would like to participate, that they please email the group famodmitrtéiion  Closed Session, ifneeded:  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that Town Councilconvene a Closed Meeting fort the purposes of holding a consultation with the Town Attorney pertaining to as specific legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice bys such Counsel, pursuant to Section 2.2-2711/A)17) of the Code of Virginia of  1950, as amended. Councilmember Krause seçonded the motion.  5    Closed session convened at 8:15 PM.  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that Town Council reconvene in Open Meeting, and that a roll call vote be taken andi recorded on this motionso that each member who votes inf favor shall, thereby, certify compliance with all of the matters in Section. 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as  amended. Councilmember seconded the motion.  Roll call called:  Robert Bloxom Catherine Krause T. Lee Byrd  (YesND (YesNp (es)Np  Ray Burger Joshua Bundick Fletcher Fosque  Ges/No Absent GesNo  Open meeting reconvened at 8:41 PM.  Adjourn:  Councilmember Byrdi made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Krause seconded the motion. The  motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.  Russell. Jones, Mayor  Lisa Fiege, Deputy Clerk  6    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, Imove that the Onancock Town Council approve the attached text amendment to permit the construction of towers in the Parks and Open Space  Zoning District, with a special use permit.  AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  July 26, 2018  SUBJECT: Approval of Text Amendment to Permit Construction of Towers in the Parks and  Open Spaces Zoning District  RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommernds approval of the text amendment.  TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: Verizon is proposing to ponstruct a 220' monopole cell tower next to the water tower. Currently, towers are not a permitted use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District. The attached text amendment would allow towers upon the issuance of a special use permit  provided that the applicant meets certain sétback and height requirements.  Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager  Attachment: Text Amendment to Permitthe Construction of Towers in the Parks and Open  Space Zoning District.  Copy:    Amendment to the Parks and Open Space Zoning District  Sec. 24-1 Definitions  Antenna means any apparatus designed for telephonic, data, radio, or television communications through the sending and/or receiving of radio frequency waves. Towermeans any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, or monopole towers. The term includes, but is not limited to, radio and television transmission towers, microwave tower$, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone and Wireless Communication Facility (WCA). Any unstaffed facility for the transmission and / or reception of wireless communicatiors services, usually consisting of Antennas, transmission cables, equipment facilities, and a support structure or Tower.  wireless communication towers and alternative tower structures.  Article VIII. Parks and Open Spaces, (POS) Sec 24-53. Special Exceptions C.V Wireless Communication Facilities. Sec. 24-54. Setback Regulations.  c.Wireless Communication Facilities, upon the obtaining of a Special Use Permit from the Onancock Town Council, shall have a minimum setback from the property line equal  to 110% of the engineered fall zone of the support structure or Tower.  Sec. 24-55. Height Regulations.  Add the following sentence: WCFs, upon the obtaining of a Special Use Permit from the Onancock Town Council, shall be exempt from the height regulations contained herein, subject to regulations which may be imposed by the Federal Aviation  Administration and approval of Town Council.    PUBLIC HEARING TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ONANCOCK, VA JULY26,2018  The Town Council and Planning Commission for the Town of Onancock, VA will conduct a joint public hearing on Thursday July 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417, to consider the  adoption of the following ordinances in the Town of Onancock Code:  Sec. 24-1 Definitions  Antenna means any apparatus designed. for telephonic, data, radio, or television communications through the sending ad/or receiving ofradio frequency waves. Tower means any structure that is designed and constructed, primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, incliding. sel-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, or monopole towers. The term includes, bat is not limited to, radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone and wireless communication towers and alternative tower structures. Wireless Communication Facility (WCF). Any unstaffed facility for the transmission and! or reception ofwireless communications services, usually consisting ofAntennas, transmission cables, equipment facilitiés, and a. support. structure or Tower.  Article VIL. Parks and Open Spaces, (POS) Sec 24-53. Special Exceptions Wireless Communication Facilities. Sec. 24-54. Setback Regulations.  C. Wireless Communication Facilities, apon the obtaining ofa. Special Use Permit, from the Onancock Town Council, shall have ai minimum setback from the property line equal  to 110%ofthe engineered fall zone oft he support structure or Tower.  Sec. 24-55. Height Regulations.  Upon the obtaining ofa Special Use Permit from the Onancock Town Council, WCFs shall be exempt.from. the height regulations contained herein, subject to regulations which may be imposed by the Federal Aviation. Administration and approval ofTown Copies of the above ordinance amendment are available for review at the Town Office located at 15 North Street, Onancock VA 23417 during normal business hours. The  Council.    public is invited to attend this hearing and comment or participate in the proceedings. Questions or comments may be directed to Mr. Bill Kerbin, Town Manager, at 757-787-3363, or email at wkebinornockcom, or at the work address above.  TO: Eastern Shore Post  Advertise on the following date: July 26, 2018 Authorized by:Town Manager, Town ofOnancock  Bill to:  Town of Onancock, VA 151 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417    STAFF REPORT  To: Town Council Case Number: SUP 03:18 Tax Map: 85A-2-24-59A  Date: July 26, 2018 From: William H. Kerbin Jr.  General Information Applicant Owner of Record Requested. Action Location Parcel. Area Existing Land Use Adjacent Land Use Submitted. Proffers  David Mitchell David Mitchell  Proposed use oft tax map parcel 85A-2-24-59A The parcel is located on the north side ofLiberty The total acreage of the parcel is .82 acres. The parcel is currently used as a single-family The surrounding properties are designated R-1B  Street.  dwelling. Residential. None  Analysis  Ine evaluating this application staff considered the Statement of Intent of the Residential District R-1. The Statement of Intent for the Residential District, R-1 states the following; "The Residential District, R-1 is composed of certain open areas where similar residential development is recommended to occur by the Onancock Town Plan." The Residential District R-1 Zoning District ordinance also states: "The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1, Residential District subject to all the other requirements of this ordinance, only upon the obtaining of a Special Use Permit, as defined in Article XV, from the Town Council: Each dwelling unit shall be permitted not more than one apartment which shall be contained in the  dwelling unit itself.    Conclusion  Itis staff's opinion that the application is consistent with the statement ofi intent found within the Zoning Ordinance and meets the special exception language set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.  Suggested Motion  Mr. Chairman, Imove to approve SUP 3:1B with the following conditions:  The owner oft the dwelling unit within which the apartment is located reside The owner ofthe dwelling provide four (4) parking spaces for offstreet parking.  within the dwelling itself; and,  2    PUBLIC HEARING TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ONANCOCK, VA JULY26,2018  The Town Council for the Town of Onancock, VA will conduct a public hearing on Thursday July 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Counci) Chambers located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417, to consider the following special use permit application to operate an apartment in as single  family dwelling:  Special Use Permit application - SUP03:18  David Mitchell is requesting a special use permil t0 operate a homestay located at 11 Liberty Street in the Town of Onancock. The property is zoned R-IB and is located on parcel Copies of the above application are available for review at the Town Office located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417 during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend these hearings and comment or participate in the proceedings. Questions or comments may be directed to Mr. Bill Kerbin, Town Manager, at 757-787-3363, or email at wketbin@onancck.com. or at  0854242240005940.  the work address above. TO: Eastern Shore Post  Advertise on the following date: May 4, 2018 Authorized by: Town Manager, Town of@nancock  Bill to:  Town of Onancock, VA 15 North Street, Onancock,VA 23417    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, 41 move that the Onancock Town Council approve the Wharf Fee and Charge Increase ordinance and adopt the ordinance as part of the Town of  Onancock Code..  AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  July 26, 2018  SUBJECT: Approval oft the Wharf Fee and Charge Increase ordinance RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends approval oft the ordinance.  TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: Currently all fee increases related to wharf activities require a public hearing and; therefore, require public notice in a ewspaper of general circulation. This ordinance will allow the harbormaster, subject to Town Council and waterfront committee approval, to increase fees and charges less than $100 without a public hearing. This will decrease advertising  expenses. Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager  Attachment: Wharf Fee and Charge Increase ordinance  Copy:    Amendment to the Wharf Section to the Town of Onancock Code  Sec. 22-12 Wharf Fee and Charge Incregses  The Harbormaster shall have the authority, subject to Waterfront Committee and Town Council approval, to increase fees and charges from time to time less than $100. that includes an existing fee or charge that totals less than $100. In the event any) fee or charge increase is more or less than $100 that includes an existing. fee or charge that totals over. $100, the Town Council will require one (1) public hearing and amendment to the Town Code in order to increase the fee or  charge.    PUBLIC HEARING TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ONANCOCK, VA JULY26,2018  The Town Council and Planning Commission for the Town of Onancock, VA will conduct a joint public hearing on Thursday July 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417, to consider the  adoption of the following amendment in the Town of Onancock Code:  Sec. 22-12 Wharf Fee and Charge Increases  The Harbormaster shall have the authority, subject to Waterfront Committee and Town Council approval, to increase fees and charges from time to time less than $100 that includes an existing fee or charge that dotals less than $100. In the event anyfee or charge increase is more or less than. $100 that includes an existing. fee or charge that totals over $100, the Town Council will require one (1) public hearing and amendment Copies of the above ordinance amendment are available for review at the Town Office located at 15 North Street, Onancock VA 23417 during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend this hearing and comment or participate in the proceedings. Questions or comments may be directed tol Mr. Bill Kerbin, Town Manager, at 757-787-3363, or email at kerbingorncock.com, or at the work address above.  to the Town Code in order to increase the fee or charge.  TO: Eastern Shore Post  Advertise on the following date: July 13, 2018 Authorized by:Town Manager, Town of Onancock  Bill to:  Town of Onancock, VA 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, move that the Onancock Town Council approve the Vice-Mayor ordinance and adopt the ordinance as part of the Town of Onancock Code.  AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  July26,2018  SUBJECT: Approval of the Vice-Mayor ordinance  RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommepds approval oft the ordinance.  TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: Currently there are no procedures to address the selection of a vice mayor or specify their duties. The attached ordinançe addresses the selection process and the duties oft the  vice-mayor. Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager  Attachment: Vice-Mayor ordinance  Copy:    Amendment to the Administration Section of the Town of Onancock Code  Article VI Vice-Mayor  Sec. 2-7 Selection; Powers and Duties  The Town Council shall select, afer the first meeting ofeach election, a vice mayor, who shall preside at meetings in the absence ofthe mayor and may discharge any duty of the mayor during his absence or disability. A vice-myor may be selected to serve more than one (1)4year term upon ai majority ofCouncil members yvoting affirmatively at the meeting. Ifthe vice-mayor resigns or leaves office prior to the next election, the Town Council. shall. select a new vice mayor  upon a majorilyofCouncil. members voting afirmatively at the meeting.    PUBLIC HEARING TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF ONANCOCK, VA JULY26,2018  The Town Council for the Town of Onancock, VA will conduct a public hearing on Monday July 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Counci Chambers located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417, to consider the following special use permit application to operate a homestay and  amendment to the Town Code of Onancock: Special Use Permit application - SUP3:18  Dave Mitchell is requesting a special use permit to operate an apartment inside a dwelling unit located at 11 Liberty Street in the Town of Dnancock. The property is zoned. R-1B and is located  onj parcel 08542422400005940 Amendment to Town ofOnancock Code Article VI Vice-Mayor Sec. 2-7 Selection; Powers and Duties  The Town Council shall select, afiet the first meeting ofeach election, a vice mayor, who shall preside at meetings in the absence ofthe mayor and may discharge any duly of the mayor during his absence or disability. A vice-mayor. may be. selected to serve more than one (1)43 year term upon a majority ofCouncil members yoting affirmatively at the meeting. Ifthe vice-mayor resigns or leaves office prior to the next eléction, the Town Council. shall. select a new vice mayor  upon a majority ofCouncil members voting affirmatively at the meeting.  Copies of the above application are available for review at the Town Office located at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417 during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend these hearings and comment or participate in theproceedings. Questions or comments may be directed to Mr. Bill Kerbin, Town Manager, at 757-787-3363, or email at Acthn@onaneck.com, or at  the work address above. TO: Eastern Shore Post  Advertise on the following date: July 13,2p18 Authorized by: Town Manager, Town of Onancock  Bill to:  Town of Onancock, VA 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, Imove that the Onancock Town Council carry forward Christmas Decorations funds from the FY/2018 budget to the FY 2019 budget in the amount of  $1500.00. AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  July26, 2018  SUBJECT: Approval of Carry Forward of Christmas Decoration funds in the amount of RECOMMENDATION: Staffr recommerds approval oft the carry forward oft these funds.  $1500 from FY2018 tol FY: 2019.  TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: At the end of FY 2018, fhe Christmas Decorations budget line item had $1500 remaining. The Holiday Committee has requested that these funds be carried forward to  FY2019 in order to continue to follow its $trategic plan.  Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager Attachment: Copy:    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, move that Matt Spuck be appointed to the Onancock  Planning Commission for a 4 year term.  AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  July 26, 2018  SUBJECT: Appointment of Matt Spuck to the Onancock Planning Commission  RECOMMENDATION: N/A TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: At the June 25, 2018 Town Council meeting, the council requested that the Planning Commission recommend a candidate for appointment from the list of interested residents. The Planning Commission recommended Matt Spuck to fill this vacancy at their July  17,2018 meeting. Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager Attachment: Copy:    M            44 :e 16  -    Town Manager's Report July 26,2018  Southern Software Conversion  Town Hall staff has been receiving training on the new software.  Bike/Pedestrian Path  The bike and pedestrian path on Market Street is moving forward. Ihave drafted a joint letter for signature by. Jayme Salazar, Town Manager of Onley andi Mike Mason, County Administrator. Once signed, VDOT will begin the planning and engineering phase oft the project prior to any approval. Iwill request VDOT  tos send a project design draft for review at an epcoming meeting.  Crosswalks  Ih have sent a letter to VDOT to move forward with the installation of crosswalks in various locations in Town. Thej proposed crosswalks willl bel located at the corner ofJackson and Market Streets, King and North  Streets, North andl Market Streets, and Ames and Market Streets.  Delinquent fees and taxes  Staff has been working on collecting delinquent business fees and taxes for the past financial quarter.  MicrophoneyReording Equipment for Coundil Chambers  Staff has been researching a new microphone system and recording equipment for council chambers. The new recording system is nowi in place, but we are still researching the microphone system.  Chamber of Commerce Dinner  Iattended the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner Monday night.  FOIA Training  Iam investigating FOIA and Open Meetings Act training opportunities for council members who have not had an opportunity to attend previous training sessions. VML is looking at either setting up a webinar, providing online training, or coming over foran afterhours or weekend training session. Iwilll keep you  posted. CPR Training  Paul Meuli, one of our police officers, is nowa a certified CPR instructor.    Wharf Barrier  The permanent barrier at the wharf should, be installed within the next week or SO upon delivery oft the cable. Iwant to extend a special thank you to T. Lee Byrd and several other volunteers who  have generously offered to install the cable.  National Guard concert  Iwant to remind everyone to mark their calendars for Saturday September 8. This is the date of the National Guard concert to be held at the Onancock School. The Friends of Onancock School are co-sponsoring this event with the Town. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Nandua High School auditorium. I want to extend a thank you to the Friends of Onançock School for agreeing to co-sponsor this event with  the Town. Adopt a Garden point.  We are getting a good response on the adopt a garden program. Wel have 4 gardens adopted at this    ONANCOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT Summary of Police Activities for  June 2018  Events initiated  1,226  Court:  Number of times attended Amount of fines  Twice $1,176.00  Traffic:  Number of summons issued Number of warnings  32 18  Accidents Domestic Assist another agency Mental Health Wharf Check Assist Town Employee Alarms Business Checks Crowd Complaint Disorderly Conduct Animal Complaints Trespassing Drug Offense Stolen Property Special Detail Hospital Event  4 1 16 2 115 4 2 102 3 3 1 3 2 1 6 91  Business Assist / Complaint 13 Assist Rescue Minor- curfew violation Assist Motorist Welfare Check Special Patrols Breaking & Entering Citizen Assist / Complaint Destruction of Property Larceny Mischief Noise Complaint Assault Residence Check Traffic Offense  2 1 6 1 915 1 16 1 2 1 4 2 44 32  Suspicious activity / Vehicle 1