Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting April 24, 2017 7:00 p.m.  1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Public Business  3. Consideration and Approval oft the March 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes  a. Resolution 2016 Eastern Shore of Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan' Town of  Onancock, Virginia, Mr. William Kerbin,) Jr. b. Town Wide Yard Sale, Ms. Cynthia Holdren  5. Closed Session (ifneeded) 6. Adjourn    Town of Onancock Town Council Meeting March 27,2017 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 Catherine Krause, T. Lee Byrd, Ray Burger,Joshua Bundick and Fletcher Fosque were present. Councilmember Robert Bloxom was absent. A majority ofr members were present and a  quorum was established. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Consideration and Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 27,2017: Mayor Jones asked if there were any changes, additions or corrections to the meeting minutes as With none, Councilmember Burger made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Councilmember  submitted.  Fosque seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Public Business:  a. Eastern Shore Communications Proposal to Extend Fiber Optic to the Wharf, Mr. William Kerbin: Mr. Brian Manly, Eastern Shore Communications, spoke to council about the proposal to bring fiber to the town wharf. Eastern Shore Communications is asking that the town pay the $700.00 installation fee and in turn Eastern Shore Communications would provide the monthly service to the wharf for free. Eastern Shore Communications would place an antenna on the top of the marina sO that they could bring wireless access to additional customers that currently cannot Councilmember Byrd asked Mr. Manly how long Eastern Shore Communications will pay for the monthly wireless fee for the town. Mr. Manly stated that the term is usually five years but he was unsure if that date specific clause was in the agreement proposed to council. Councilmember Fosque asked if 18-feet would be enough clearance for sailboats being pulled out of the water with their masts up. Councilmember Byrd stated that the plan is to put Mr. Manly shared that the marina will be directly connected to the fiber through an Ethernet Councilmember Burger asked how far the: signal will reach once it's on the Harbormaster Shack. Mr. Manel explained that the signal will only reach a few blocks. Part of the problem is that the Harbormaster Shack is in al lower lying area. Mr. Manly stated that some customers are allowing Eastern Shore Communications to place a repeater on their homes to help extend services to  get broadband because they are noti in range.  markings on the line sO that boaters are aware of its existence.  cable.  those that are not already in the line of sight of the wireless signal.  1    Councilmember Bundick asked what the cost of direct fiber costs monthly. Mr. Manly shared that a dedicated line off five megs is $360.00ar month. Councilmember Bundick stated that the Councilmember Bundick also asked what other purchases the town would need once the fiber line was installed. Mayor. Jones explained that they already have the repeater and extender at the wharf: sO once the cable is installed the wharf will be fully functional for extending the Councilmember Byrd made a motion to approve the contract with Eastern Shore Communication and approves the $700.00expenditure, for the cost of the installation. Councilmember Bundick b. Free Little Library Proposal, Ms. Kathy Carmody and Mrs. Janet Rochester: Ms. Kathy Carmody, Nancock Gardens, asked council to consider granting permission for her to place a Free Little Library on town property. Ms. Carmody explained that this idea began in Wisconsin about ten years ago. The idea is to take a book, leave a book. The Free Little Library receptacle can be anything such as an old refrigerator but the one she has selected looks like a large bird feeder. Ms. Carmody explained that she will purchase the materials for the construction of the Free Little Library as well as do thei initial stocking of the books. She also agrees to be the library steward for a minimum of three years. Mr. Carmody asked council to designate a place on town property for the receptacle. She also asked council to register the location of the Free Little Library. Ms. Carmody has the support of the Friends of the Library who have also agreed to Mayor Jones asked what type of foot traffic the receptacle attracts. Ms. Carmody stated these receptacles get al lot of regular foot traffic as well as visitors to the area. Visitors will be able to Mayor. Jones asked what Ms. Carmody preference would be for a site for the receptacle. Ms. Carmody explained that she is open to wherever council would like it although she would prefer Councilmember Byrd suggested the town wharf by the gas tank so that boaters would have easy Councilmember Krause stated that she would prefer to see it in the downtown area where there ismoref foot traffic. Councilmember Krause then asked how many books the receptacle can hold. Ms. Carmody shared that it holds 25-35 books, depending on the size. Councilmember Bundick made a motion to approve Ms. Carmody's proposal and that the Free Little Library be placed at Custis Park. Councilmember Fosque seconded the motion. The motion Ms. Carmody thanked council and shared that her goal was to have it up by May 15, 2017.  town would get its return on the cost of thei installation quickly.  internet service to the transient boaters.  seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  repair damages to the structure if vandalized over the next three years.  locate the receptacle once it is registered nationally.  that it bei in a visible area. Mayor. Jones: suggested Custis Park.  access toit.  passed by unanimous voice vote.  2    Partial Demolition of the Accessory: Structure at the Old Onancock School, Mr. William Kerbin: Mr. Kerbin explained that this discussion began at last month's council meeting. Mr. Kerbin is looking for council toi formalize this process since there isa general concern about the condition of the building and the safety hazard it poses. The Friends of Onancock School has asked the town to assist with the demolition of this building. The Friends of Onancock. School will pay for the dumpster and the tipping fee and the town will pay for the demolition. Mr. Kerbin shared Councilmember Krause made a motion to approve the partial demolition of an outbuilding at the Onancock. School and assume any costs associated with the demolition excluding the storage and Councilmember Bundick asked what the town's expectations are regarding the possible finding ofasbestos and lead paint in the building. The town needs to be aware oft the potential of hazardous waste. Councilmember Bundick asked that Mr. Kerbin get a consultant to survey the Mrs. Karen Splawn, Friends of Onancock School, shared that the floor is concrete, there is no insulation, and the pipes are not wrapped it is unlikely that here is asbestos in the building. Councilmember Krause resubmitted her motion with an amendment stating that the town will demolition the building after the asbestos inspection is completed. Councilmember Bundick  that the cost to the town will be around $3,000.00.  removal of the debris.  situation before the town begins the demolition.  seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  d. Onancock School Lease Addendum, Mr. William Kerbin: Mr. Kerbin explained that the lease addendum in council's packet was also discussed at the last council meeting. Council's consensus was that the Friends of Onancock School met most of their ten-year benchmarks and Councilmember Fosque asked if the Friends of Onancock School will update council soon on their corrective measures outlined in the engineering report. Mrs. CarolT Tunstall, Friends of Onancock School, stated that they are still working on the items outlined in that report. Councilmember Byrd stated that the Friends of Onancock School has done a great job to date Mrs. Karen Splawn, Friends of Onancock School, asked council if they can finally move forward with the school and: stop worrying about ten-year benchmarks, asking should she go home or stay and continue the corrective actions. Does council plan on taking the: school back from the Friends of Onancock School Board? Mrs. Splawn shared her concern overa threatening letter that was received from council about the prospect of council voiding the lease. Councilmember Krause explained that there had been a lack of communication and knowledge until recently. Council had been unaware of the engineering and structural assessment the building underwent. Councilmember Krause explained that any misconceptions council had  therefore the town will continue with the existing lease as planned.  with keeping up with the maintenance oft the building.  3    about the Friends of Onancock School Baord's lack of maintaining the lease's benchmarks have Mayor. Jones addressed Mrs. Splawn's concern about the town taking the building back, stating that has never been the. goal of council. Mayor Jones did, however, express his concerns about Councilmember Burger asked council to give a verbala acknowledgement to the Friends of Onancock School Board, stating that they are satisfied with the benchmarks and wish to Mrs. Carol Tunstall, Friends of Onancock: School Board, stated that she is comfortable with Mr. Kent Sudman, Meadville Drive, suggested that the record reflect council's agreement with the continuation of the lease even though not allt the benchmarks were completed. Mayor Jones asked all members if they agreed. All councilmembers verbally stated their agreement to continue the lease and that all requirements have been satisfied. Mayor. Jones again stressed his concerns about the continual deterioration oft the building.  been dispelled.  the longevity of the building without a major renovation.  continue the lease.  council's verbal acknowledgement of the benchmarks being met.  Public Comment:  Ms.. Joani Donohoe, Tree Board Member, wanted to remind council of all the hard work the Tree Board does for the town, sharing that it takes about $1,500.00 to keep up with the maintenance and care of one large treei int town. Ms. Donohoe explained that while $1,500.00at tree sounds expensive itis cheaper than removing a dead tree. Ms. Donohoe shared that shei is mentioning this since it is almost Mayor Jones asked Ms. Donohoe if there were any more plans from Chairman Bill Burnham on updating the Tree Board's mission. Mayor. Jones shared that Mr. Burnham mentioned getting the Tree Board out of the town landscaping business. Ms. Donohoe stated that nothing has been discussed since before the  time for council to set the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.  Board's winter break. Planning Commission Report:  Councilmember Fosque shared with council that the Planning Commission is working on updating the town's Comprehensive Plan. They are in the process of reviewing the individual sections. Councilmember Fosque explained that this will be a lengthy process and that council should not expecta Councilmember Fosque also shared that the Planning Commission also discussed thei idea of special use permits for businesses and the idea of how the approved permits should stay with the property and not the owner. Councilmember Fosque explained that after further consideration he believes that the permit should stay with the property since it would make resale of the property more appealing to prospective business owners. Mayor Jones suggested that they may want to amend the special use permits they approved at the last council meeting since those permits are now affixed to the owners  revision for at few months.  and not the property.  4    Waterfront Committee Report: No meeting.  Personnel Committee Report: Nor meeting. Holiday Committee Report: Nor meeting. Mayor's Report: No report.  Town Manager's Report:  Town Manager William Kerbin shared with council the following:  The Virginia Department of Housing and Community! Development staff will be visiting the Northeast and downtown sections of town as well as the Old Onancock High School within the next few weeks. They willl be able to assist town staff with future community development The accounting firm of Robinson, Farmer, Cox and Associates has completed the town's FY16 audit. Not significant issues were unçovered and the town's staff was complimented oni its Town staff is currently reviewing four proposals for a phone system upgrade in town hall. The town manager and department heads have been diligently working on the revision of the personnel manual which will be shared with the personnel committee in the beginning of April. Special thanks to Chief Eric Williams and Mr. Bryan Horton, operator-in-Charge for their hard The town manager and maintenance staff attended a OSHA training held by the Virginia Municipal League (VML) to review: safety standards and compliance issues. VMLrepresentatives are scheduled to conduct a risk assessment of the town on April 6, 2017. Wharf staff are diligently preparing the marina for the beginning of the 2017 boating season. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs.. Johnsen for their assistance with the preparation work. Mr. Kerbin also thanked the Onancock Volunteer Fire Department for their donation of an old fire Town staffi is currently working on preliminary figures for the FY18 budget. Al budget workshop has been scheduled for April 10, 2017 and the public hearing on the budget is scheduled for the The Samuel Outlaw Building now has the official designation of being a 501(c)(3). Mr. Gerald Boyd and Mr. Kerbin met with Dr. Mark Williams who is al blacksmith from Furnace Town who has offered to do a demonstration once the building is opened back up. The non-profits first Finally, vehicle decals are on sale and due on vehicles no later than April 15, 2017.  grant planning for those areas. internal controls.  work on the rewrite.  hose to line the bulkhead.  April 24, 2017 regularly scheduled council meeting.  board meeting will be held in late April.  Closed Session, if needed:  5    None. Adjourn:  Councilmember Bundick mentioned that' VML Regional Supper is going to be this April at Mallard'sat the Wharf and that it would be nice if council had a group together to represent Onancock. Councilmember Byrd made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Krause: seconded the motion. The  motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Russell. Jones, Mayor  Lisa Fiege, Deputy Clerk  6    RESOLUTION  2016 EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN TOWN OF ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA  WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, as amended, requires that local governments develop and adopt natural hazard mitigation plans in order to receive certain federal  assistance; and  WHEREAS, an Eastern Shore Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee comprised of members of the business community and non-profit organizations, and local officials was convened in order to study the County's risks from and vulnerabilities to natural hazard, and to make recommendations on mitigating the effects of such hazard on the County; and  WHEREAS, the Accomack-ortnampion Planning District Commission updated a  regional Hazard Mitigation Plan including the Town of Onancock; and  WHEREAS, the efforts of the Town of Onancock, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee members, and the Accomack-Nornampion Planning District  Commission have resulted in an update ofa regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Onancock, Virginia, that the sections pertaining to Onancock in the Eastern Shore Hazard Mitigation Plan dated April 2017,  ish hereby approved and adopted for the Town of Onancock, Virginia.  Russell Jones, Mayor Town of Onancock  Date    A-NPDC  ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION POI Box 417 . 23372 FRONT STREET . ACCOMAC, VIRGINIA 23301 (757)787-2936* . TOLLI FREE (866)787-3001 .) FAX(757)787-4221  HA  WEBSITE: www.a-npdc.org  Eastern Shore of Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption  Thank you for your participation in the creation of the new and improved Eastern Shore of Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan! The process began in November of 2014 and both the process and the final product are something for all of us to be proud of and use wisely to best benefit our communities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires local agencies to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) every five years. The Eastern Shore of Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan is muitjurisdictional, including both Counties and 16 of the 19 incorporated towns in the region. Local entities whom participated in the HMP process are eligible for hazard mitigation grant opportunities, once the HMP is adopted. The first ESVA HMP was written and adopted in 2006, the next in 2011, and  now we have the 2016 Plan approved by FEMA and ready for adoption!  At your next Town Council meeting, please consider adopting the ESVA HMP using the adoption resolution that A-NPDC: staff has supplied with this letter of appreciation and return a copy  by email, fax, or post to the A-NPDC as soon as possible.  A-NPDC staff will be distributing a color copy of your jurisdiction's chapter and mitigation actions from the HMP in the coming weeks. This copy will serve as a resource to Town management and will include several pages for comments and suggestions from both Town staff and from any  interested member of the general public.  All chapters of the HMP and some additional background information can be found at t/Amaskanhasensmdctaasmtsiandiarkssomsisakonut csources/nararc-mitgation-planning. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Shannon Alexander, Coastal Resources Program Manager with the A-NPDC by phone at 757-  787-2936 x115 or email at alerander@ampdcor  Thank you again for your active engagement and all of your contributions to the new  Eastern Shore of Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan!    Eastern Shore of Virginial Hazard Mitigation Plan  TOWN OF ONANCOCK  TOWN PROFILE  Thel Town's port was founded to collect tax on tobacco and other products exported from Accomack County. In 1680, the Act of Cohabitation set aside! 50 acres at thel head of Onancock Creek for development of at town center. This area was called Port Scarburgh, but was quickly changed to Onancock. Accomack's county seat was located here until 1693 when a new courthouse was builti in the nearby" Town of Accomac. The Town was a major port on the Eastern Shore allowing access to Baltimore's markets. The Town declined after 1884 when ther railroad was built further inland (Onancock" Town Plan, 2004). Today, the Town includes 665 acres (just over as square mile) and isar residential center, service area ands small active port with 95 business establishments, many ini its old  downtown (2008 Zip Code Business Patterns).  Onancock  Figure 1:C Onancock Satelite Imagery  Chapter 21 I Page 1    Town of Onancock  SOCIO-ECONOMIC  Part of assessing hazards inr relation to their riski is understanding the people affected. Not all people are affected equally. Some are affected by the factors that relating to their ability to understand risks posed by hazards, and some byt their ability tor remove themselves from harm'sway. Those factors include age, mobility, income and the languages individuals speak and thel languages in whichi individuals are able to access information.  DEMOGRAPHICS  The 2010 Census indicates that the Town had a population of 1,263, whichi is ai 17.2% decline from the 1,525 people thatl livedi in thel Town duringt the 2000 Census. The most recent American Community Survey estimate from 2014 hast the population at: 1,226. The median age for residents in 2014 was 51.6, signifying an older  population than ther national average.  Table 1:0 Onancock Demographic Information  2014** 1,226 51.6 101 $39,927 30.1% 92.7% 7.3% 0.3% 6.6% 0.0% 0.3%  2013* 1,381 50.1 73 $40,313 25.6% 94.7% 5.3% 0.9% 4.2% 0.0% 0.2%  2010* 1,263 51.1 NA $41,372 21.2% 93.5% 6.5% 6.3% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0%  2000**** 1,525 45.3 NA $28,214 NA 94.0% 6.0% 4.1% 0.8% 0.1% 0.0%  Population Median Age Disability Income Median Household Income Poverty Level Language Only English Other Spanish Ind-Euro Asian Other  U.S. Census 2010, ** Ameriçan Community: Survey 2009-2 2013, *** Annual Estimates of the Residential  Population:. 2010-2014, **** U.S. Census 2000  WORKFORCE  Employment patterns are important to examine for two reasons. They can help to identify conçentrations of people for hazard information dissemination or hazard rescue ande evacuation. Additionally, they can identify where disruptions in employment andi income might occur in the aftermath ofa a disaster. The majority of the workf forcei in Onancock worki ine educational, health care, and social services. They also worki in retailt trade, reflective of the downtown retail area, and manufacturing due tot the close proximity ofv various industrial poultry plants nearby. Following an emergency: situation that caused significant negative impacts tot the tourism industry, ther rebound for the Town would most likely also be negatively impacted. However, the significant amount oft the workforce employed ine education, construction, professional services, utilities, and more  would be in high need and thus the negative impact would hopefully be lessened.  Chapter 21 I Page 2    DRAFT Eastern Shore Hazard Mitigation Plan 2016  Table 2: Onancock Workforce  Civilian Employed Population Industry mining Construction Manufacturing Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation and warehousing, and utilities Information Finance, insurance, real estate, and rentals Professional, scientific, waste management Educational, health care, social services Arts, entertainment, recreation, food Public Administration Other TOTALCIVILIAN EMPLOYED POPULATION  2014* 15 3.0% 21 4.2% 91 18.1% 6 1.2% 49 9.7% 5 1.0% 10 2.0% 37 7.4% 37 7.4% 143 28.4% 126 17.5% 48 9.5% 33 6.6% 8 1.6% 503  2010* 16 2.2% 72 10.0% 88 12.2% 47 6.5% 76 10.6% 27 3.8% 11 1.5% 22 3.1% 47 6.5% 94 13.1% 73 10.2% 20 2.8% 719  2000* 11 1.8% 36 6.0% 86 14.3% 51 8.5% 81 13.5% 11 1.8% 16 2.7% 24 4.0% 37 6.2% 131 21.8% 42 7.0% 48 8.0% 26 4.3% 600  Count Percent Count Percent Count Percent  Agriculture, forestry, fishing/hunting, or  Source: American Community: Survey, 2010-2014, **U.S. Census 2000  BUSINESSES  Business data provides basici information usedi in projecting potential economic losses from business and employment disruption, along withy wage losses to employees. It can also serve as ani indicator of community recovery resources. Finally, it can help to prioritize restoration of utility andi infrastructure functions followinga Onancock is one of the fewi incorporated townsi int the region thath has an entity responsible fori increasing the success oft the community! in order to enhance the quality of! life fort the citizenry. The Onancock Business & Civic Association fillst this role andi is an excellent resource for new residents, entrepreneurs, andi information about Onancock was once an active maritime shipping center for locally grown produce. Though itr remains an: active maritime port of seafood landings and commodity imports, ther rail and1 truck shipping industry supplemented the transport ofl locally grown produce. Ther majority of Onancock'si industry focuses on retail and commercial areas.  high-intensity hazard.  businesses int the Town.  There are: also construction andi food services throughout Onancock.  Table 3: Onancock Business Types  Industry Code Description Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Construction  Total Establishments 2013 1 12  2011 1 10  2009 1 11  Chapter 21 I Page 3    Town of Onancock  Industry Code Description Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Retait Trade Information Finance and Insurance Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Professional, Scientific, and' Technical Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Administrative and! Support and Waste Management: and Remediation Services Health Care and Social Assistance Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Accommodation: and Food Services Other Services (Except Public Admin) Total, All Establishments Total Employees  Total Establishments 2013 2 1 14 4 5 7 8 1 3 9 2 10 11 90 590  2011 1 2 11 4 4 6 11 1 4 9 4 10 14 92 518  2009 2 14 4 4 8 10 1 5 9 4 8 14 96 533  Source: Census Zip Code Business Patterns, 2013  BUILT INFRASTRUCTURE  Housing units, community facilities, and transportation are all important factors when considering hazard resiliency. They provide the social services necessary during hazardous scenarios, safe cover for those wantingt to  stay, anda av way tol leavet towards safety. HOUSING UNITS  Knowledge ofac community's housing base contributes to hazard and vulnerability analysis byi identifying how many homes are at risk. Vehicles available to households is one indicator ofal household's ability to evacuate when necessary. The Town of Onancock does hass some higher density, multi-family accommodations on the northwest area oft town. During educational outreach, these areas would be well-suited for additional focused Thet trend revealed in Table 4 below show a steady increase in the number of total housing units int the Town. The majority of these units are single-family housing and are owner-occupied. The presence of substandard housingi in Onancock has been greatly reduced the last 40 years. Therei is stilla a presence of some substandard houses that have peeling paint, leaking roofs, and windows and doorsi in disrepair (Onancock: Town Plan, 2004).  attention.  Table 4: Onancock Housing  2014*  2010**  2000***  Total Housing Units Occupied Vacant Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Median Housing Value  794 649 145 394 255 $183,000  753 594 159 350 244 NA  733 656 77 411 245 NA  Chapter 21 I Page 4    DRAFT Eastern Shore Hazard Mitigation Plan 2016 American Community Survey,2 2010-2014, *U.S. Census 2010, *** U.S. Census 2000  TRANSPORTATION  Market Street (Route 179): serves as Onancock's primary street, and provides a direct routei in and out of the Town tol Highway 13. Other major roadsi in Towni include Hill Street (Route 179), Liberty Street, and North Street. Hill Street connects to communities from the South such as Cashville, East Point, and Pungoteague. The most active internal collector roadways in1 Town are Kerr Street and Boundary Avenue. VDOT maintains approximately 75% of the Town'sroadways, witht the Town maintaining the remaining 25% (Onancock' Town Plan, 2004). STAR Transit offers weekday bus service to Chincoteague and Cape Charles, with stops to all major communities, shopping centers, health care facilities, and government offices. The seasonal Tangier Ferry offers regular service toTangier Island, and offers foot passengers and bicyclists the opportunity to connect to other boats travelling to  Reedville, Virginia and Crisfield, Maryland (Onancock: Town Plan, 2004).  Table 5: Onancock Vehicles Available Relative to Households  Vehicles Available None One Two Three or more  2014* 94 284 172 99  2010** 105 274 218 118  2000*** 95 256 200 100  American Community Survey, 2010-2014, ** American Community Survey, 2006-2010, *** U.S. Census 2000 Individuals with personal vehicles can most often more easily remove themselves and their families from harm's wayi in the case of an emergency. As of 2014, about 15% of the Town's occupied residences are without evena  single vehicle according to Table! 5a above. COMMERCIAL AREAS  Commercial activity in the Towni is concentrated in three areas along Market Street. The firsti is concentrated along Market Street and clustered into three distinct areas, separated from each other by residential land uses. This commercial area is referred as the "business highway" area andi includes al laundromat, car service stations, and other businesses. The second commercial areai ist the downtown area located farther west on Market Street. Thisi is thel Town's "Main Street" andi is characterized by one-story and two-story brick buildings. Commercial. activity in this area consists of local government administrative offices, services and retail shops, and offices. The third area of commercial activity isl located on Onancock Creek, known as the Onancock Wharf. Commercial uses inçlude retail stores, a sand and gravel loading area, an oil company, a seasonal ferry service, and commercial fishing  operations.  COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES recreation facilities, and solid waste management.  Community! facilities comprise all the public services andi façilities provided by the Town to all residents. Those services include public water ands sewage treatment facilities, police andi fire departments, wharf, parks and  PUBLIC SAFETY  Thel Town employs five full-time police officers, headquartered at the police station on North Street next to the Town Hall. Fire protection andi rescue: service isp provided byt the Onancock Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. The volunteer fire department serves the" Town of Onancock and the outlying areas of Deep Creek, Chesconessex,  Chapter 21 I Page 5    Town of Onancock  Bayside, Cashville, Nebo, East Point, and part of Savageville. There are 40 active members, 4p paid full-time firefighters, 26 volunteer firefighters, and 10 non-firefighting volunteers, providing 24/7 coverage of EMT/fire fighters paid by Accomack County. The department currently operates three firee engines, one brush firet truck, and  one ambulances (Lisa Fiege, personal communication, June 2, 2016).  PARKS AND RECREATION  OnancocksTown: Square is located on Market Street and covers an area of about half an acre. Itf features a gazebo and a monument to General Edmund R. Bagwell. The Northeast Onancock Community Parki is about 14 acres and has al basketball court, playground equipment, and! benches. There arei fieldsi int the Town at Fireman's Field with no active courts or maintained fields. The fields at the water tower are leased for recreational: sports use. Onancock landing park (from Market St tot the creek) with dingy docks, kayak launch, near the wharf. The Onancock. School ands surrounding recreational opportunities including a nature trail maintained by the Master  Naturalists and fields for soccer, frisbee, etc.  WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER  The Town has a municipal water: system supplied by groundwater wells at Hartman Avenue. Weli depths are about 265 feet, ands sodium hypochloride is injected intot the water at thev water tank. Two smaller, back-up wells are located at the Parker Streets site, along with a pump: station. The water toweri is 168 feet! high and contains 300,000 gallon elevated storage tank. Wateri is distributedi through two, four, six, and eighti inch water lines. The Town owns and operates a wastewater treatment facility located on North Street. The facility serves all residents andl businesses inl Town, as well as Airport Industrial Park, and: several businesses and commercial establishments located oni thev west side of Route 13 south of Route 1791 in Onley. The facility was updated in 2012 from a capacity of 250,000 gallons per dayt to 750,000 gallons per day. There are: stilla ai few septic systems int the  Town, less than ten total (Lisa Feige, personal communication, June 2, 2016).  SOLID WASTE  Thel Town contracts with Davis Disposal for weekly residential trash collection, which is transported tot the Northern Accomack County Landfill. Most residents also use the Tasley Convenience Center regularly and so thisi is  ani important resource: for the' Town.  POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE  Eastern! Shore Communications has a contract with the Town tol have a receiver on the Water Tower for broadband. AT&Tantennae for wireless service and the broadband transmission is also on1 the water tower. Landline telephone service is primarily provided by Verizon and Charter Communication, thel latter of whichi is housed int the Town). The water tower, therefore, is vitali inj providing communications during andi following emergency situations. Onancocki is served by multiple power substations, and soi is less likelyt to have widespread  power loss during al hazardous event. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT LAND USE LAND COVER  Almost 70% of Onancock is developed (see Figure 2), however thisi includes green space, such as parks and large grass yards. This trend can easily be seeni int thes satellitei imagery fori thel Town, presented in Figure 1, where the majority of the Towni is residential. The percentage ofwetland area is somewhat low relative tot the waterfront  Chapter 21 I Page 6    DRAFT Eastern Shore Hazard Mitigation Plan 2016  property, approximately: 3.3 miles, andi many of thel homes on waterfront properties arel less than 80 feetf from the water's edge. Because wetlands act as sponges duringf flooding events, typically areas with more extensive wetland fair better during these events. That said, the elevation ofr much of Onancock is over 20f feet, thus the Towni is less sensitive tot flooding, except the westernmost areas of the Town. Onancock has an official Tree Board, and thus  improves their green space andl long- term green-scape planning.  Open Water, 3.5% Hay/Pasture, 0.2%  Woody Wetlands, 8.8%  Cultivated Crops, 1.3%  Shrub/Scrub, 1.5% Mixed Forest, 2.5% Deciduous Forest, 2.0%. Evergreen Fores! 0.9%. Emergent Herbaceout Wetlands, 1.0 Developed, High, 1.2%  Developed, Open, 42.5%  Developed, Medium, 6.4%  Developed, Low, 19.1%  Source: USGS. National Land Cover Dataset. 2011  Figure 2: Onancock Land Use Land Cover  Chapter 21 I Page 7    uoneo) dnoug  ssaupauedald JaisesiaS3 Buowuogadepyakeup) 9MTWOOSAEMIBIeM: ajqe8AeN aanwwo. Jatem puno.g MO! Aupowwo)lewzw) luelda asuodsay lewzeH 810 uopenpens aueoynHe ejuiBA djoH Aoualawg pooyoqy8eN sueld suoe.ado AouaSiaws ssaupauedauds spJezeHIMV poday Aqe.aunA uonepunul ampnaseijui uonepodsuea suopejn8ay Jalem woIs apueuipo Bujuoz ueldaAsuayaiduo) ueld uopegpw piezeH! dIWMS ppy Aega aypadesayo apo) Buipung louasy  8  pivieninw  5 E    Eastern Shore of Virginia Hazard. Mitigation Plan  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM & HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM  NFIP  The Town) joined the NFIP on December 15, 1981. Between April 2011 and. January 2016, according to the respective NFIP insurance reports, thel Town had two floodi insurance claims totaling $13,954.00, which isj just less than their premium of $14,483.00. To date, the Town hasn't participated int the Community Ranking System (CRS). Unlike many of the coastal Towns on the Eastern Shore, the amount of landi in the! SFHA remained the same with the new 2015FIRM. Although the areai in the SFHAI remained 0.1 square miles, the delineation shifted: slightly, removing two buildings from the: zone and adding three buildings, for aneti increase of only one buildingi in the  SFHA.  Table 7:S Summary of Onancock's past NFIP participation  HMP 2006 December 15, 1981  HMP: 2011 December 15, 1981 30p policies $15,897 $8,660,200 0 NA 10  HMP 2016 December 15, 1981 23p policies: 4A A-zone, and 199 other $14,483 $6,899,700 2 $13,954 NA 10  NFIP (datej joined) Number of Policies Total Premium, Amount Total Coverage Amount Number of Claims (since 1978) 0 Total Paid (since 1978) HMGP CRS Score (1 highest, 10lowest) 10  NA  Source: FEMA NFIP Insurance Report April 2011, January 2016  HMGP  The Town! has never participated in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.  HAZARD PROFILE  WIND  Thel Towni isr not! located int the wind borne debris hazard area. However, most of the residential areas have mature trees. High winds could damage trees within thel Town and this mightl lead to some damage tol houses and outbuildings. The Town constructed a water toweri in 2008 on the east side oft town that was built to withstand high winde events. Major Town facilities, including the wastewater treatment plant and water supply tower,a are Figure 4 reveals the estimated dollar value of damages for each Onancock census block that would result from wind damages froma a hurricane that hasa a 1% chance of occurring each year. The total damages for thee entire  equipped with back-up power supplies int the event ofa aj power outage.  Chapter 21 I Page 9    Town of Onancock  Town, is estimated tol be just over $3 million. About half oft this total is from building damages, over 15%1 from content losses, and over 20%f from rental andr relocation costs. The total also incorporates losses fromi income,  wages, andi inventory.  Onancock - Estimated Hurricane Wind Damage Probabilistic Scenario, 100 Year Event Probability  Legend Total estimated wind damage by Census block (SK) Total 0-11 11-33 33.71 71-119 119-225 Any Mies  0.25  Source FEMAI Hazus hurricane model, runMay: 26, 2016  Figure 3: Onancock Hazuse Estimated Wind Damages  COASTAL EROSION  Although therei iss some erosion risk around Onancock, no structures located int thel Town appear to be vulnerable to coastal erosion at this time. Thei initial dredging of the Onancock Creeki in the 1800's allowed the Town to develop and prosper. Regular dredging and maintenance of the Onancock Creek channel to prevent shoaling and  ensure navigability is vital fort the economics of the Town.  COASTAL FLOODING  The Flood Insurance! Study (FIS) for Onancock, completed in 1981, identifies that the greatest threat of flood inundation comes from hurricanes and northeasters. Development within the floodplain is minimal (Onancock FIS). The Towni isl located inland fromi the Chesapeake Bay. Onancock Creek, North Branch and Titlow Creek border the Town on threes sides. In addition, Joynes Branch bisects the Town creating a northern and southern  section.  Chapter 21 I Page 10    DRAFT Eastern Shore Hazard Mitigation Plan 2016  Accordingt to the 2014 FEMAI Flood Risk Report, the Town of Onançock still does not have anyi identified' Vz zones. Thel Town, however, does have Az zones located near thel Town Wharf and alongt thet three! branches of Onancock Creek. Approximately: 12 properties arel located in the flood zone, nine of which are estimated by Hazus" toi incur damages to structures during a 100-year storm event. During such an eventi iti is expected that the! buildings would receive about $192,000i in building damages, just over the expected damagesi in: 2011. There would also be about $213,000i in content loss, and $150,000i in losses from! business interruption, fora at total of just over $555,000in totall losses. There are only four NFIP policies in the A-Zone, indicating that? 7 properties and 5 structures thata are int thef flood zone are uninsured (FEMA NFIPI Insurance Report, January 2016). The Hazus* model also estimate that there willl bea at total of 1,0511 tons or 42 truckloads of debris generated during a 100-year storm.  TheNature Conservancy  Coastal Resilience htipdimaps comstairesiience org  Onancock FIRM SFHA  Flood HazardAreas (2014) a ZoneVE ZoneAE 02PaAnnual Chance Flood Hazard Town Boundaries  u  Chale  November 30. 2018  Figure 4: Onancock Special Flood Hazard Areas Identified, as presented in the The Town also has three facilities that are: affected by flooding, the wastewater treatment plant, Onancock Wharf, and the Harbormaster's! House. The wastewater treatment plant could contaminate Onancock Creek and North Branch and to al lesser extent the Chesapeake Bay ifit failed during af floode event. Recent improvements to the plant have lessened threats from coastal and: stormwater flooding andi ini turn have reduced thet threat of contamination to the creek. Thel Town now has 4,000 gallon storage and dispensing tank at the Wharf. The new Onancock' Wharf Harbormaster's House, completed in 2014, was built several feet higher thant the previous building and thusi is more resilient tot flooding damages (Mayor. Jones & Lisa Fiege, personal communications, June  TNC Coastal Resilience mapping tool  Chapter 21 I Page 11    Town of Onancock  2,2 2016). Figure 31 below reveals ar more and more common flooding situation att the wharf in Onancock (Mayor Jones, personal communications, June: 2, 2016). Recent repairs were made tot the wharf parking lot and drain  approaches, but flooding during storm events remainsa a problem.  Figure 5: Clockwise from top: The historic Hopkins Store, the new Harbormaster's House, and the parking lot, all of the Onancock Wharf during the October 2015 North American storm complex, largely influenced by  Hurricane Joaquin. Photo by Connie Morrison  STORM WATER FLOODING  An additional 19: structures carry floodi insurance, but are not located in at flood zone (FEMA NFIP Insurance Report, January 2016). Thisr mayi indicate potential storm water flooding issues within the Town. Thet total number of NFIP policies roset from 10i in 2003 to 30in2 2011, butf fell to 23 in 2016 (FEMAI NFIP Insurance Report, July 2003, May The: soil in Onancock drains well compared to many areas on the Eastern Shore and due to its coastal location, therei is a change in elevation (reaching sea level approaching the surrounding creeks). Despite this, the Town still experiences some stormwater flooding problems, including the Police Office. Of particular concerni is Lilliston Ave, (west of Lee St), whichi isp partly paved right off of Market. VDOTi is responsible for ther maintenance of the ditches  2011, January 2016).  Chapter 21 I Page 12    DRAFT Eastern Shore Hazard Mitigation Plan 2016  adjacent tos state owned roads, however there are: several roads thata are owned by thel Town, andi for which the Onancock subcontracts tol have at twice weekly April through October Town-wide spray for reducing ther number of  Towni is responsible for maintenance. mosquitos and the associated diseases. HAZARDS OF LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE  Due tot thee existence oft the new fuelt tanks at the wharf, therei isap potential fora al Hazmati incident to cause damage to Onançock Creek, North Branch and the existing homes on King Street and commercial buildings on Market Street and Onancock' Wharf. There are also houses located ont the creek outside ofi the Town's boundaries that Onancock's location on the Onancock Creek andi its direct connection toi the Chesapeake Bay cause the Town to be vulnerable to two types ofs saltwater intrusion. Wells further inland could lead1 to vertical movement of brackish water found below thel lens of potable water. Because all oft the Town residents rely on the municipal water system, whichi is supplied by groundwater wells, thisi is of high concern. Further south on the Bayside, the Town of Hindrances to navigation or al lack of channel maintenance would negatively impact the Town economically.  could be damaged by an incident.  Cape Charles has already experience salt wateri intrusion.  CRITICAL FACILITIES  Thei following table lists the critical facilities and their relative importance to the Town.  Facility HMP HMP HMP Hazards No of People Loss potential Relocation Retrofit  2006 2011 2016 X  Affected X Wind Town Fire Residents X Wind Town Stormwate Residents Fire X Wind 2,000+ Ice Flooding Fire Wind X Wind Stormwate X Flooding Town Stormwate Residents X Wind Fire  Potential Potential  Town-owned Facility Town Office X Police Office Town Wharf, related properties and fuel tanks Waste Water X Treatment Plant Water Supply Tower South! Street X Pump Station Other Critical Facilities National Guard Armory  Inconvenience No Major Disruption Inconvenience No  Yes Yes Yes  No  X x X x x X  x Flooding Entire Town Devastating No  No No Yes  and properties on Onancock Creek 1,500  Major Disruption Disruption No  No  No  Chapter 21 I Page 13    Town of Onancock  Fire Station Telephone Company Exchange Building Corner Mart & Royal Farms (gas stations)  x X x x  X Wind Stormwate x Wind Stormwate Shore r Fire X Wind Stormwate F Fire  2,000+  Major Disruption Disruption  No No  Yes  Entire Eastern Major  Bagwell Oil X X Facility NA  NA  NA  NA  NA  Removed  SUMMARY STATEMENTS  1.1 The greatest threat to the Town is the secondary effects of flooding. A 1%- annual-chance flood event would directly impact 9 structures within the Town 2. Most of the residential areas are older construction with mature trees. During a storm wind or snow/ice event, bpranches and tress may come down causing 3. Als-annuakchance wind event is estimated to affect 651 buildings and cause 4. The Town constructed a new water and wastewater facility with increased 5. There are several higher occupancy housing areas in the Town that may not have access to personal vehicles and may require additional efforts in outreachfore education about prepardtionforhazardevents and for assistance  and cause an estimated $555,806 in damages.  secondary wind damage and power outages.  about $3 Min damages.  capacity and backup power supply.  during and following an event.  Chapter 21 I Page 14    ONANCOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT Summary of Police Activities for  March 2017  Events initiated  2,573  Traffic:  Number of summons issued Number of warnings given  72 51  Court:  Number of times attended Number of fines  Twice $2,884.00  Calls for Service-  CallType Disorderly- Assault- Simple- Drunk in Public- Mental Health- Motor Vehicle Theft- Animal Abuse- Assault- Shooting- Trespassing- Drug Offense- Larceny- Simple- Driving Under the Influence- Refusal- DUI Brandish a Firearm-  Number ofTimes  2 1 4 1  2 1 -1    11. Assist Another Onancock Police Officer 115. REGISTRATION- noti in possession 12. Assist Fire and Rescue 128. Mental Health Problems 132. Wharf Check 145. ISSUED NOTICE OF SUSPENSION 15. Assist State Police 2. Alam Activation 22. BUSINESS- Check 25. CITIZEN- Complaint 29. Defective Equipment 32. Domestic Assault 38. Fail To Stop For Stop Sign 49. REGISTRATION- improper 50. Investigation 57. Nol Liability insurance 6. Arrest For Trespassing 61. DRIVERL LICENSE- none or expired 64. Noise Complaint 7. Assault 80. Residence Check 84. Served' Trespass Notice 88. Speeding 10-191 MPH over Limit 91.DRIVERI LICENSE- suspended or revoked 94. SUSPICIOUS- Vehicle 102. Verbal Waming  10 107. BUSINESS- Assist 1 114. TRAINING 4 116. Assist ParksleyP.D. 4 122. ASSIST OUT OF STATE POLICE AGENCY 117 13. Assist Motorist 5 142. SPECIAL PATROL AREA 148. Welfare Check 4 18. Assisted Onley Police Department 138 20. Brandish: a Firearm 2 24. CITIZEN- Assist 1 27. Court 1 31. Disorderly Conduct 6 34. Driving under thel Influence 1 45. Hang-Up 911 call 5. Animal Complaint 51. Larceny  2 937 5 2 2 2 2 4  59, DRIVER LICENSE- noti in possession 2 60. No or Expired Inspection! Sticker 1 62_REGISTATION-mone or expired 3 68. Parking Ticket 144 71. Possession of Marijuana 1 82. Seat Belt 17 86. Special Detail 5 9. Assist ACSD 2 92. SUSPICIOUS-Actiwly 51 96. Tinted Windows  15 3  10  3