Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting October11, 2017 6:00PM  Call to Order and Roll Call:  Mayor Jones called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM and roll was called. Mayor Russell. Jones and Councilmembers Robert Bloxom, Catherine Krause, T. Lee Byrd, Joshua Bundick and Fletcher Fosque were present. Councilmember Ray Burger was absent. Ar majority of members were present and a  quorum was established. Public Business:  a. Approval oft the bid for materials for Phase loft the Wharf Improvement Project by Crane Materials International - Mr. William Kerbin: Mayor. Jones explained that this meeting was the final step in committing the money to the floating dock upgrade project at the town wharf. The town will receive grant money for this project from the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), 74%is reimbursable by' VPA. Mayor. Jones further explained that thet town's 26% share of the project cost is coming from the $274,000 the town received when it allowed an outside company to Councilmember Byrd expressed his excitement that this project is finally coming to fruition. Councilmember Bloxom asked when the project was slated to begin. Mr. Kerbin shared that it Councilmember Bundick asked if there were any concerns with the project going forward in January since the Virginia Department of Transportation will be renovating the Bagwell Bridge. Mayor Jones explained that the contractor is well aware of this situation and it was one of the Councilmember Byrd made a motion that the town order the floating docks separately and to accept the proposal submitted by Crane Materials International. in the amount of $97,477.06) for certain materials for the floating docks project including piers, gangways, bridges are rail. Councilmember Bundick seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. b. Approval of the bid for construction for Phase loft the Wharf Improvements Project by Murtech, Inc. = Mr. William Kerbin: Mayor Jones explained that Murtech was the only reasonable bidder for this project. Mr. Kerbin shared that he was still in the process of checking references but that Ocean City has already responded and they were pleased with Murtech's work. Councilmember Krause made a motion that the town award the bidj for the Wharf Improvements Project - Phase Itol Murtech, Inc. in the amount of $117,714.00 for work included on the construction bid form submitted on. September. 29, 2017 contingent upon contacting three (3) references and determining no complaints resulted from these inquiries. Councilmember Byrd  manage telecom entities that lease space on the water tower.  would begin in the middle of January 2018.  specifications that they are to coordinate their activities with' VDOT.  seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.  1    Adjourn:  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Bundick seconded the motion. The  motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:25F PM.  A Lisa Fiege, Deputyçlerk  Russell  aRt Jpnes, Mayor  2