Town of Onancock Town 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 Councilmembers Robert Bloxom, Catherine Krause, T. Lee Byrd, Ray Burger and Fletcher Fosque were present. Councilmember. Joshua Bundickwasabsent, AI 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 additions, corrections, or changes to the meeting minutes as submitted for both the Regular Meeting held on May 21, 2018 and the Special Meeting held on. June 12, With 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. Jones'and Councilmember T. Lee Byrd - Mayor Elect, Fletcher Fosque: Mayor-Elect Fletcher Fosqueishared that about six-years ago when the sitting Mayor, Bruce Paone, died suddenly Mayor Russell. Jones was thrusted into aj job he did not ask for but was obviously the best choice. Over those sixy years Mayor Russell. Jones has done at tremendous job fort this Town. Mayor Jones has béen instrumental in the renegotiation of the Accomack County Sewer Agreement, Wharfi improvements, and working on the utility billing changes and  rates. On behalf oft 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 hugedriving 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 wellas 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 Councimembers Due to Councimember 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 30h Anniversary Celebration- - Dr.. Julie Nash, Town of Parksley Town Councilmember: Dr.Julie Nash, Parksley Town Council Member, shared with Council that the Town of Parksley will be having a festival in October, which willl be the first of many, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Railroad. Dr. Nash explained that the railroad station in Parksley will be closing and will no longer be maintained. This celebration will commemorate that event. Dr. Nash explained 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. Dr. Nash also suggested that the Towns come up witha a game sO that people can visit the booth and play a game while there. The suggested prize should be 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 Amendment 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 220 foot tower. Mr. Kerbin explained that the Text Amendment proposed here needs to be approved 5o that' Verizon can move forward with the construction of the tower. Currently, the Town Code does not allow towers in 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 process; once the text amendment is adopted, Verizon will then Counciimember Krause thanked Verizon for stepping up to address the lack ofs 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 will bei in 2019. Councilmember Krause asked Council to do all 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 a special use permit, to the Town of Onancock Planning Commission, for a 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 Infrastructure Summit. The item that topped the list is a regional sewer project. Several key 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 website. so that they can help promote the evênt.  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 unanimous voice vote.  Kerbin clarified that there is currentlyno money required from the Town.  2    Mayor. Jones shared that the current proposal is to extend at 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 $650,000.00in 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 Onançock 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: Councimember Bloxom shared that he has been attempting to locate plats of the streets the Town owns. That way they could eventually be turned over to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Currently, VDOT accepted a quarter-mile a year. There is a master plat somewhere unfortunately 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 in to that aspect oft this request. Mr. John Custis, Town Attorney, stated that its should cost a few hundred dollars. Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that the Onancock Town Council subcontract with a title company to conduct research of plats as 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 therefore 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 Byrds 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 Planhing 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 hei is unfamiliar with at few names. Councilmember Fosque explained that it is not crucial to name a new member today. Councilmember Fosque asked ift there were any council members 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 for future scenarios.  the last member being appointed.  3    The vote was tabled for a future council meeting.  Public Comment:  Ms.. Joani Donohoe, Friends of Onancock School, 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 School will be hosting an event where local children can enter a drawing contest where they are asked to draw what they think the playground shouid look like. Mr. Glenn Smith, Market Street, shared somesafety 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 ofTransportation: about this issue but it takesthem 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 al letter about this issue. Mr. Smith continued with arjother 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/Sunday 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 of etiquette individuals are using while working with their drones. Recently, his wife wasi in 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 are 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  This is an opportunity for the community to share their input with us.  rules of etiquette for thosei individuals.  has never seen the Town look as good asi it as over 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 Wharfi is off to agreat start. Several renovations are underway and some àre 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 few 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'sReport:  Councilmember Krause shared that there was no 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 everyone's time and assistance the Town has been able to geta a  lot done over those years. Town Manager's Report:  Town Manager Kerbin shared the following:  Town Hall staff willl be going Live withthe new billing software. June 26, 2018. Staff will continue Public Works staffa assisted with the preparations for the Le Tour de Shore bike raçe 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 $38,000 from the Department of Criminal. Justice Services (599 Funds) for general police operations. The Police Department will be switching to First Net Responder telephones. These telephones will allow the Department priority access over the airwaves during a disaster. Several Town staff members attended a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) training on June 20, Mr. Kerbin attended the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA) conference on. June 21, 2018. The conference included Town Managers, City Managers, and  to input data entry through the month of 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 oft 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 at onancockmainstreet@gmail.com.  Closed Session, if needed:  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that Town Council convene a Closed Meeting for the purposes of holding a consultation with the Town Attorney pertaining to a specific legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice by such Counsel, pursuant to Section 2.2-2711/A/7)oft the Code of Virginia of  1950, as amended. Councilmember Krause seconded the motion.  5    Closed session convened at 8:15 PM.  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion that Town Council reconvene in Open Meeting, and that aroll call vote be taken and recorded on this motion so that each member who votes inj 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.L Lee Byrd  (Yes/No YesNo Ges/No  Ray Burger Joshua Bundick Fletcher Fosque  Ges/No Absent GesNo  Open meeting reconvened at 8:41 PM.  Adiourn:  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.  R6p  Kisa Flege, Deputy Clerk/ L  Ag  6