Onancock Town Council Meeting  AGENDA September 26th,2016 7:00 p.m.  1. Call to Ordera and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 22nd,2016. 5. Public Business  3. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on August  a. Supplemental Appropriation for the Police Department, Town Manager b. Supplemental Appropriation for the Police Department, Town Manager Purchase of New Police Vehicle, Town Manager William Kerbin d. Town of Onancock Committee Guidelines, Councilmember Catherine Krause e. Holiday Committee Nominees, Councilmember Catherine Krause - Approval of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. Contact for Wharflmprovements Project, Phase I, Engineering Services, Town Manager William Kerbin g. Approval of WharfRestroom Policy, Councilmember T. Lee Byrd  William Kerbin William Kerbin  6. Public Comment  7. Planning Commission Report - Fletcher Fosque 8. Waterfront Committee Report - T. Lee Byrd 9. Personnel Committee Report - Catherine Krause 10. Holiday Committee Catherine Krause 11. Mayor's Report 12. Town Manager's Report 13. Mayor and Town Council Comments 14. Closed Session (ifneeded)  15. Adjourn    Town of Onancock Town Council August 22, 2016 7:00PM  Call to Order and Roll Call:  Mayor. Jones called the meeting order at 7:00 PM and roll was called. Mayor Russell. Jones and Councilmembers Robert Bloxom, Catherine Krause, Ray Burger, Joshua Bundick, and Fletcher Fosque were present. Councilmember. John Morgan was absent. A majority of members were present and a  quorum was established. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Consideration and Approval of the Amended Minutes from the Regular Meeting on. June 27_2016and Mayor. Jones shared that the. June 27th, 2016 meeting minutes had been amended to clarify that the minimum water and sewer rates were changed thus creating a rate change. Mayor Jones asked if there With none, Councilmember Bundick made a motion to approve the amended minutes from the. June 27th, 2016 meeting and the regular minutes from the. July 25"h, 2016 meeting. Councilmember Krause Mrs. Shirley Zamora, North Street, expressed her concern about the new water and sewer rates and how they appear to have doubled when taken into consideration the minimum consumption allowed has decreased. The new minimum consumption amount is not two-thirds less and the cost for trash Mayor. Jones encouraged Ms. Zamora to make an appointment to come in and speak with Town Manager Kerbin and Mrs. Fiege so that they may be able to help clear up some of her conçerns. Mayor Jones continued on to say that fees and minimums were not changed/raised to be underhanded or to hurt anyone. The purpose of the change was assist those that do not budget well: for quarterly bill.  Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on July 25"h, 2016: were any other additions or corrections to either sets of minutes.  seconded the motion. The motion passed. by unanimous voice vote.  pick-up is too expensive.  Public Business:  a. Accomack Community Band, Mr. Wayne Dize: Mr. Dize, Accomack Community Band, spoke to council about this year's Haunted House at the Old Onancock High school. This is the fifth year that the band has put this event on and an important part of the eventi is asking the Onancock Town Council to grant them a variance to Town Ordinance 16-9, Relating to Halloween, which restricts Halloween festivities to the day of Halloween and no later than 8:00 PM. Mr. Dize shared that the event is the last three weekends in October. They have already been granted permission by the Friends of Onancock School to use the building for the event. Sheriff Godwin has also already been coordinated with for deputy coverage during the event dates and times. Councilmember Bundick asked what kind of attendance the event usually gets. Mr. Dize shared that usually the event gets about 200 people a night but last year the event averaged 230  Mr. Dize asked if council had any questions.  1    people a night. Mr. Dize also shared that the event gets people from all overi including Mayor. Jones asked Mr. Kerbin if council could make a standing variance sO that the Accomack Community Band did not need to request one every year. Mr. Kerbin said that he would look Councilmember Krause made a motion to approve a variance for the Accomack Community Band too operate a haunted house on October 14-15, October 21-22, October. 28-29 and on October 31. Councilmember Bloxom seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice b. Town Hall Historical Façade Update, Mrs., Janet Fosque: Mrs. Fosque, Holiday Decorations Committee, presented a proposal for new signage at Town Hall. The new: signage would be more in line with keeping the historical theme of the building. The proposal is based on Mr. Touart's recommendation. The sign would consist ofa all applied letters and PVC piping. Councilmember Krause suggested that the town look into hiring someone to put a scope of work together to identify the town's restoration needs prior to looking into new signage. Mrs. Fosque suggested that the town look into hiring Mr. Touart but to make a decision soon sO Consideration of Replacement Councilmember for Councilmember John Morgan, Mayor Russell Jones: Mayor. Jones: shared that Mr. Morgan has been ill therefore unable to get sworn in asan Onancock Town Council Member. Town Code demands that council fill the vacant seat for either two years or for the full term. Mr.T.Lee Byrd has agreed to fill the vacancy for two years. Councilmember Bundick made a motion to appoint T. Lee Byrd to the Onancock Town Councilto fill a vacancy left by Mr.. John Morgan. Councilmember Krause. seconded: the motion. The d. Town of Onancock Committee Guidelines, Councilmember Catherine Krause: Councilmember Krause explained that town committees are advisory only but that council relies on the groundwork they lay for potential policy changes. In previous drafts, the idea of the Onancock citizenry was difficult to define. Councilmember Krause shared that these guidelines are not being established to discourage participation by any interested persons but that it was important to acknowledge what defines a town resident. Councilmember Krause thanked Mr. Kerbin for his fresh take on the document. With his assistance Councilmember Krause was able to come up with the idea that Town of Onançock residents will have preference over those who do not live in town although iti is reasonable to consider all persons willing and qualified to participate on town committees. The Committee Guideline document also sets the guidelines on how members are appointed to committees; number ofy years in a term; and, the goals of Mayor. Jones stated that he feels that it is important that town residents have priority to sit on a committee although experts and other highly qualified individuals are always welcome to participate in town committees through other means such as consulting.  Delaware.  into that.  vote.  that the town could get on his calendar in at timely fashion.  motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  each committee.  2    Councilmember Fosque asked if consultants would be voting members on committees. Mayor Jones said that they would not. Councilmember Fosque stated that he felt that the language in Councilmember Fosque also expressed some concern that the document references two year terms for member but Planning Commission members have a four year term. Mayor Jones suggested that the Planning Commission be removed from the document since iti is governed by state code. Councilmember Bundick asked that it be noted in the Committee Guidelines document that rules governing the town's Planning Commission is located elsewhere. Ms. Ann Nock, Market Street, suggested that this document is hurting the feelings oft those non- town residents who want to participate. Ms. Nock believes that the town should not be turning Mr. Haydon Rochester, King Street, feels that the document is vague on the point of using non- residents to fill vacancies on a committee with the concern being what ift the committee is full and has non-residents on it, would the non-resident lose their seat ifa resident all ofa a sudden wanted to participate. Mayor Jones said there is no provision for bumping current members of Ms. Nancy. James, Blarney Stone Pub, thanked Councilmember Krause for the latest version of the document, stating that language regarding town residency has been much improved. Mr. Alan Silverman, Parker Street, read al letter to council outlining some issues he has with the document. Mr. Silverman's concern stems from those residents on the Eastern Shore that have an Onancock mailing address identifying with being an Onancock resident even if though they do not live within the town limits. Mr. Silverman also cautioned council against dissuading interested persons from volunteering on town committees since it is hard enough toi find volunteers to begin with. Mr. Silverman also continued on to express his concern with the Mayor. Jones asked Mr. Kerbin how his previous locality, upstate New Year, handied issues such as these. Mr. Kerbin shared that councilmembers are generally liaisons and are not voting Mr. Silverman suggested that term limits be puti into place. Councilmember Fosque expressed his concern with that since it takes a while to get members up on certain issues. Ms.. James suggested that the individual committees set their own standards for operating. Ms. Shirley Zamora, North Street, applauded council for trying to implement structure into the Councilmember Krause suggested that they revisit the membership paragraph prior to approval, allowing the individual committees to come up with their own mission statements and goals.  the document was vague on this point.  away volunteers who do not live in the town limits.  acommittee.  Waterfront Committee being so top heavy with councilmembers.  members.  committee process.  3    Mayor Jones recommended that council table this issue until the September meeting sO that the e. Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Revision, Town Manager, William Kerbin, Jr.: Mr. Kerbin explained that in the town's personnel manual random drug testing is ai town policy but iti is not being implemented. Mr. Kerbin recommends that council expand the language to say" "all full- time employees" are subject to random drug testing as opposed toj just "safety sensitive" employees. Mr. Kerbin shared that the town will start random drug testing on October 1*, Councilmember Bundick asked ift this was al budgeted expense for the current fiscal year. Mr. Councilmember Bundick made a motion to approve the drug and alcohol testing policy revision effective October. 1, 2016; and to make it effective for all employees; and to incorporate this policy revision into the Town of Onancock, personnel manual. Councilmember Fosque seconded VDOT Resolution, Town Manager, William Kerbin, Jr.: Mr. Kerbin explained that working on water and sewer lines in town sometimes disturbs a' Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) road and' VDOT requires that the town provide a surety bond to tear up one oft their roads. This resolution would allow the town to forgo the surety bond requirements since the  document can be tweaked.  2016.  Kerbin shared that it is not but it will be in the next one.  the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  town carries sufficient property insurance. Mayor. Jones read the resolution aloud.  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to adopt the Town of Onancock VDOT Resolution that will relieve the Town of the obligation of securing a surety bond each time a land use permit is submitted, for work on public works and public utilities' projects on Commonwealth of Virginia highway systems. Councilmember Bundick seconded the motion. The motion passed by Appointments to the Waterfront Committee, Mr. T. Lee Byrd: Mayor. Jones explained that the Waterfront Committee is going to be assisting the town on recommendations for slip upgrades totaling $300,000. The Virginia Port Authority awarded the town grant monies to upgrade the slips at the wharf. Mayor. Jones urged council to go ahead and approve the committee members now prior to the committee guidelines being in place so that the committee can get started on Councilmember Fosque asked if there was any conflict ofi interest having three councilmembers Mayor. Jones stated that he and the Town Manager are ex officio members of the committee Councimember Krause made a motion to appoint the following individuals to the Town of Onancock Waterfront Committee: Bill Bagwell; Councilmember Bloxom; T. Lee Byrd; Councilmember Fosque; Steve. Johnsen; John Krolling, consultant; and Mayor. Jones and Town  unanimous voice vote.  the planning oft the slip upgrades. on the committee. (non-voting).  4    Manager Kerbin as ex officio members. Councilmember Bundick. seconded the motion. The  motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Public Comment: the post office.  Ms. Ann Nock, Market Street, thanked council for the time limit parking sign that was put up in front of Ms. Shirley Zamora, North Street, expressed concern over the brush and limbs not being removed in a Councilmember Fosque asked that the town not do any more new plantings in town. Town staffis  more timely fashion it could be ai fire hazard.  having al hard enough time maintaining current landscaping.  Planning Commission Report:  Councilmember Fosque shared that the Planning Commission meeting focused on Arbnb/Short-Term Rentals in town. The Planning Commission has decided to have another public meeting to invite more of the public to weigh in on the issue prior to the committee making a policy recommendation to council. Mayor. Jones asked that the individuals in town that own these establishments bei invited to comment as  The meeting will be on Monday, September 12+,2016 at7:00PM.  well.  Personnel Committee Report: No meeting. Holiday Committee Report:  Councilmember Krause deferred until next month.  Mayor's Report: No report.  Town Manager's Report:  Mr. Kerbin shared that he has been out meeting local business owners as well as attending the Onancock Business Civic Association and the Friends of Onancock School meetings.  Mr. Kerbin shared that the quote to update the town computers to Office 365 came ini too high and that Mr. Kerbin shared that a company called Troy and Banks is going to be doing a utility audit on the town's phone, internet and electric bills. They will evaluate the bills to make sure that the town is not being Mr. Kerbin explained that he is in the process of reviewing three proposals to upgrade the town's website. Mr. Kerbin is most likely going to recommend GovOffice for the website upgrade.  the town is looking into other options.  overcharged.  5    Mr. Kerbin shared Harbormaster Ruth Melcher's report with council; slip rentals continue to be steady and gas sales have increased. Harbormaster Melcher especially thanked Mr. Bill Bagwell and Mr. T.Lee Byrd for their assistance with setting the gas prices at the wharf. She also reports that 36: season ramp  decals have been sold this year. Council Comments:  Council welcomed Mr. T. Lee Byrd back on the council.  Councilmember Krause invited everyone to the "Meet the Town Manager" event on Sunday, September  11",2016 from! 5:00-7:001 PM. It will be held in the Onancock Kayak Landing Park.  Closed Session, ifr needed: None. Adjourn:  Councilmember Bloxom made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Fosque seconded the motion. The  motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Council adjourned at 8:43 PM.  Russell Jones, Mayor  Lisa Fiege, Deputy Clerk  6    SUGGESTED MOTION:  Mr. Mayor, Imove to approve a supplemental appropriation for FY 17, toi increase the Police Salary Line Item (10.5524.1100) by $3,939.60 in order to expend Highway Safety grant funding.  AGENDA SUBJECT:  TOWN COUNCIL  September 26, 2016  Appropriation of grant award from Virginia Staff recommends approval of the proposed  Highway Safety Office.  RECOMMENDATION:  amendment.  TIMING:  This needs to be completed by October 1, 2016.  FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: There is a 50% match on this grant. The matching  funds will come from fuel cost for the grant period. Grant period Oct. 1, 2016 - Sept. 30, 2016  POLICY IMPLICATIONS: This action is consistent with fiscal policies.  DISCUSSION:  Grant funds are in the following areas: $3,939.60 in overtime for traffic safety enforcement.  Staff:  William Kerbin Town Manager  Attachment: Copy:    SUGGESTED MOTION:  Mr. Mayor, Imove to approve a supplemental appropriation for this FY17 to increase the Police Supplies Line Item (10.5524.6016) in the amount of $2,543.00 in order to expend equipment grant  funding. TOWN COUNCIL  AGENDA SUBJECT:  September 26, 2016  Appropriation of grant award from Virginia Department Criminal Justice Services /(JAG). Staffrecommends: approval of the proposed  RECOMMENDATION:  amendment.  TIMING:  This needs to be completed by November 1, 2016. police equipment. The town is responsible fora  FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: These funds are to be used to purchase non-budgeted  10% match.  POLICY IMPLICATIONS: This action is consistent with fiscal policies.  DISCUSSION: Staff:  William Kerbin Town Manager  Attachment: Copy:    SUGGESTED MOTION:  Mr. Mayor, Imove to approve the purchase ofa new police vehicle for the sum of $30,000.00. A loan from the USDA may be obtained at an interest  rate of2.75%.  AGENDA SUBJECT:  TOWN COUNCIL  September 26, 2016  Approval to purchase a new police vehicle Staff recommends purchase ofthe vehicle This needs to be completed by October 1, 2016.  RECOMMENDATION:  TIMING:  FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Cost ofthe vehicle  POLICY IMPLICATIONS: This action is consistent with fiscal policies.  DISCUSSION:  The electronics and other equipment are being recycled from the older vehicle, in order to keep  the cost down.  Staff:  William Kerbin Town Manager  Attachment: Copy:    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt the Town of Onancock Committee Guidelines and apply these guidelines to all existing Town Council appointed committees.  AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  September 26, 2016  SUBJECT: Adoption ofTown of Onancock Committee Guidelines  RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the committee guidelines.  TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: The Town Council reviewed committee guidelines at its August 22, 2016 meeting. Based on public comment, staff has revised the guidelines to address some of the concerns of citizens. These guidelines would apply to the Tree Board, Waterfront Committee, Personnel Committee, Holiday Committee and any other council appointed ad hoc committee.  Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager  Attachment: Committee Guidelines  Copy:    Committee Guidelines September 26, 2016  The Mayor and Council may create various committees for a specific event or ongoing study and review any aspect of Town operations. Council will provide a draft Mission Statement for each committee. The final statement of mission and purpose will be jointly approved by both bodies. All committees will function as advisory bodies, without designated funds or authority. Each committee will determine and publish its schedule of meetings, and/or events. A report will be made to council at the regular monthly meetings of actions taken and recommendations made. Council will assign a committee member as Chair, and principal contact between committee and Council. Committee memberships will be approved by Council, to include terms and reappointment conditions. Interested parties may apply by simple written request, including all Committees may also determine general guidelines and bylaws for their operation. Suggested  contact information and qualifications for serving on aj particular committee.  guidelines will be available for use from Council.    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, I move to appoint the following individuals to the  Holiday Committee:  Janet Fosque - Chair Catherine Krause Dawn Byrd Fletcher Fosque Barbara Johnsen  Roberta Dean - Artistic Consultant TOWN COUNCIL  AGENDA  September 26, 2016  SUBJECT: Appointment ofHoliday Committee members  RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends: appointment of these committee members.  TIMING: Current Committee. Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager Attachment: Copy:  DISCUSSION: The above individuals are being considered for appointment for the Holiday    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, I move to accept the proposal submitted by Davis Bowen and Friedel to provide engineering services for Phase I of the Wharf Improvements  Project in the amountofs34,200.  AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  September 26, 2016  SUBJECT: Acceptance of proposal from Davis, Bowen and Friedel RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval oft the cost proposal.  TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: This cost proposal is to authorize Davis Bowen and Friedel to provide  engineering services for Phaseloft the Wharflmprovements Project.  Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager Attachment: Cost Proposal  Copy:    Andrews. Miller & Associates Al DIVISION OF DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC.  ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS SURVEYORS  September 16, 2016 Mayor Russell Jones The Town Onancock Town Hall 15N North Street Onancock, VA 23417  Re: Wharf Area Improvements - Phase One AMA P1931A15.012  Dear Mr. Jones  Andrews, Miller & Associates, a Division of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., (AMA/DBF) Has reviewed the project information and prepared a scope of services for the proposed Phase One Wharf Area Improvements as discussed during our meeting in the Town Hall office on  August 26, 2016.  Our scope of work will include the following:  . Preparation of Project Base Sheet: This task will include a limited topographic survey that will locate the existing bulkhead, existing fixed timber boat slips & associated amenities in the immediate vicinity of the Phase One area. This will also include a bathymetric survey in the immediate and surrounding areas to determine water depths in the slip area and immediately channelward of the slips & will include data over to the bulkhead / shoreline on the opposite side of the waterway. This information will be utilized to prepare aj project base sheet for the preparation of the construction documents. 2. Preliminary (50% Design Document): This task will include coordinating items that were discussed in our previous meeting into the Concept Plan layout. Basic construction layout, details and notes will be included in this submittal as well as an updated opinion of probable costs and preliminary technical specifications for the proposed improvements. A representative from the AMA/DBF team will present this submittal to 3. Permit Package Submittal: Upon completion of the preliminary submittal, any comments from the Town will be incorporated and a set of permit drawings will be prepared for submittal to the State of Virginia & the Corps of Engineers for review of wetland disturbances. A pre-application meeting will be attended with the Corps & the State to obtain preliminary comments from each prior to the submittal. The application package will include the permit application documents and the permit drawings. This package will aiso be presented to the Town of Onançock and Accomack County for  the Town and meet in the Town Hall to review the submittal.  review ifn necessary.  01 106 NORTH WASHINGTON: STREET. EASTON, MD: 21601 3128-410.770.4744 00 ONE PLAZAE EASI, SUITE: 201, SALISBURY, MD2 7150.003-414545994 02TORTIALNUT: SIREET, DE1 19963-302424.1441 WEBPAGE: www.dhtinc.cor    The Town of Onancock Phase One Wharf Area Improvements September 16, 2016 Page 2  4. Final Submittal (100% Design Documents): As soon as we receive indication that the permit packages are in final processing, we will finalize the design documents. This will include final construction details, layout information and technical specifications. All front end sections of the specification will be coordinated with the Town (instructions to 5. Bid Documents /1 Bidding Assistance: Upon approvai of the final submittal documents, ac complete set of bid documents will be prepared and the necessary signatures and permit documents will bei included in the documents. The AMA/DBF team will attend a pre-bid meeting in Onancock, respond to questions during the bid process, prepare up to tow (2) addendums, review the bids received, provide a tabulation of the bids received and Construction Administration: The AMA/DBF team will attend a Pre-Construction meeting in Onancock, provide shop drawing review, respond to RFI's (requests for information), provide documentation for up to two (2) minor change orders, attend 2 on- site construction progress meetings/field observations, prepare a construction punch list, assist with project closeout and prepare a set of Record Drawings from the Contractors  bidders, general conditions, bid forms, etc.).  provide al letter recommending the lowest qualified bidder.  red-lined drawings.  The project will be billed on a Lump Sum, percentage complete basis. The total cost for the Billing will be in accordançe with the attached "Schedule of Rates and General We appreciate the opportunity of offering this proposal and trust it will meet with your approval. Please indicate your acceptance by signing below and returning to our office.  project will be $32,400.00 Conditions - Schedule No. 46.  Sincerely,  ANDREWS, MILLER & ASSOCIATES Al DIVISION OF DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC. MAR& Kenneth B. Eaton, LEED Green Associate Senior Project Manager Approved by.  Date  The Town ofOnancock, VA  O:Proposalsi20161 Md-miswCanyad PhaseOne. Sepi2016 docx    SUGGESTED MOTION: Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt the following policy for wharf bathroom and shower use: Bathrooms are open to the public during hours that the Harbor  Master's facility is open but not showers:  The Harbor master will adhere to the following protocol:  a:  Designate up to two bathrooms for a particular event group, hence retaining separate bath houses for transient guests throughout the function. Signage will be used to segregate units. b: Inc cases that the event planner chooses to have showers available for their participants (kayak races for instance), prior to the event, the organizers and the Harbor Master will determine the fee charged each person based on the number oftotal entries as well as how many  Showers will be closed and no fee will be charged for bathroom usage.  showers to be designated.  AGENDA  TOWN COUNCIL  September 26, 2016  SUBJECT: Adoption ofwharfbathroom and shower policy  RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends approval oft the bathroom and shower policy.  TIMING: Current  DISCUSSION: The proposed policy will address past usage of showers and bathrooms during events held at the wharf. The policy's intent is to ensure that preference for shower use is given to boaters renting slips and that other users of the wharf that include larger groups pay for  shower services to compensate for continual cleaning of bathrooms.  Staff: Bill Kerbin Town Manager Attachment: Copy:    Town Manager's Report September 26, 2016  Community Outreach  Imet with Gerald Boyd, organizer of the restoration efforts of the Samuel Outlaw Museum, and Mark Bowden, county building inspector, to discuss potential repairs to bring the building up to code and ready for public use. I also had a follow-up meeting with Mr. Boyd to discuss the future of the museum and how it might be a part of a larger project to assist the surrounding On September 15, Imet with Joani Donahoe to discuss potential grant funding opportunities for Ia also met with Curtis Smith from the Accomack Northampton Planning District Commission regarding assistance with grant writing and administration for several potential projects including a generator for the police department, downtown streetscape project, downtown revolving loan  neighborhood. the Onançock School.  fund, street improvements and remote readers for water meters.  Tree Board  Imet with Bill Burnham, Chair of the Tree Board, on September 19. The board will be focused on the following projects: landscaping in front of Town Hall, screening in front of the wastewater treatment plant and landscaping on the property oft the Samual Outlaw museum.  1365 Cloud Support  The Town has signed a contract with Cards Technology to begin the implementation of the 1365  cloud support for the Town's computer network.  Utility Audit  Troy and Banks, a utility and elecommunications consultant, has begun reviewing utility bills to look for errors in billing that may provide savings for the Town. This process may take up to 6  months to complete. Website Update  Iplan to talk with another website developer regarding the Town website. At this point, we have reviewed 3 proposals, but this additional IT company was recommended based on their work  with municipalities.    Travel Consultant Tour  A group of approximately 40 travel consultants will be visiting Onancock on Thursday September 29. They will visit Ker Place and the wharf for a kayaking excursion on  Onancock Creek. VML Conference  Iwill attend the Virginia Municipal League Conference in Virginia Beach from October 9-11. This is an annual conferençe and includes town managers, elected officials and other town staff  throughout the state.  Onancock Police Department July Report  As summary of police activities for August 2016 is found in your packet.  Harbormaster Report  The wharf will be hosting 12 boats the weekend of September 23, 11 boats the weekend of September 30 and possibly up to 6 boats on October 10. Staff will plan to send thank you letters to all 2016 guests with information regarding repairs made to the wharfand events scheduled for next year. Staff has also been working with organizers of the Christmas Homes Tour and Music  Festival to coordinate promotion of the event.    ONANCOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT Summary of Police Activities for  August 2016  Events initiated:  August- July- June-  1,222 1,348 1,319  Traffic Enforcement:  Number of Summon(s) issued- Number of Warning(s)(-  30 7 949  Business / Citizen-  (Complaints, assist, checks, and special patrols)  Court:  Number of times attended- Amount of fines-  Three $3,563.00  Number of Cases Investigated- 11  Reportable Offenses: Larceny Destruction of Property Peeping Tom Utter Checks Domestic Assault  #of 2 3 2 1 1 1  Obtain Money by False Pretenses--- 1