Town of Onancock Town Council July 27/2015 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 CounciimembersT. Lee Byrd, Catherine Krause, John Morgan, Sandra Fox, Joshua Bundick and Fletcher Fosque were present. All members were present and a quorum was established.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Consideration and Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meetings on May 28th 2015 and. June 22"d. Mayor. Jones asked if there were any changes, corrections or additions to any oft the above listed With none, Council Byrd made a motion to approve the Minutes as submitted. Councilmember Bundick  2015 as well as the Emergency Meeting on. June 30+, 2015:  Meeting Minutes.  seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Public Business:  a. Supplemental Appropriation; Tree Board $1,235: Mayor Jones explained the Tree Board had been given a wooden kayak. They! held a raffle for the kayak so that the proceeds could be put Ms. Ann Nock, Market Street, shared that the Town does not budget enough money for Tree Councilmember Krause made a motion to approve a supplemental appropriation, for the Tree Board (Misc Revenue 103189.0401/Tree Board Expenditures. 104001.5804) in the amount of $1,234.00. Councilmember Bundick seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous  towards Tree Board initiatives. Board initiatives.  voice vote. b. CarryForwards:  1. Gas Pump Project: Mayor. Jones explained that these monies need to be brought forward to the current budget so that the vendor may be paid in the current fiscal year. Councilmember Byrd made a motion to carryforward; funds from FY15to FY16 in the amount of $82,000 to complete the gas tank and pump project at the wharf. Councilmember Fosque seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 2. Building! Maintenance: Mayor. Jones explained that this is not an already budgeted item but the Onancock Business Civic Association has come forward with some funds to help repair the roof on the gazebo and that the Town would aiso need to put forward some money for Councilmember Bundick made a motion to carryforward, funds from FY15 to FY16 in the amount of $5,000 from line item 106034.6027 to complete repairs on the gazebo in the  the project to be completed.  1    Town Park. Councilmember Foxs seconded the motion. The motion passed. by unanimous  voice vote. BZAA Appointments:  Mayor. Jones explained to Council that all oft the previously appointed members oft the Onancock Board of Zoning Appeals have expired terms. This is currently an issue since the Town has recently received two appeal requests. Mayor. Jones explained that Town Manager Lawton has spoken with the. Judge's Assistant and that they have asked Council to get an approved list of possible appointees together and submit that list as an Order to Accomack County Circuit Court. Mayor. Jones continued on to say that all but one of the previous members have agreed to be reappointed to the Board. Mayor. Jones believes that since the list isi incomplete, the matter should be tabled until ai final name can be secured. The concern being that without the final name the list Council would need to file an additional Order with the Circuit Court to complete the Board. Mayor Jones stated that he feels it would be best to wait until the Council could Mayor. Jones also asked the audience to come forward with possible names ofi individuals that  present at full list to the. Judge.  may bei interested in being on the Board.  Public Comment:  Mrs.. Janet Fosque, Market Street, commented on the gas tank having a nice look toi it. Mr. Jay Davenport, Popular Cove, asked if the Town had an answer to Mr. Pearsall's concern from a previous Council Meeting regarding the Wharfmaintaining: a set number of berths specifically for the  Watermen.  Mayor. Jones shared, none to date. Planning Commission: No meeting.  Councimember Fosque expressed his concern with non-conforming signage in Town. Councilmember Krause suggested that the Town take a more active role in informing residents and  businesses of the ordinances, possibly through the Town website. Councilmember Foque agreed that it isar matter of educating those in Town.  Councilmember Bundick: suggested having a "Did' You Know" section on the website that gets updated  monthly. Marketing Committee: No Meeting. Waterfront Meeting:  Councilmember Byrd shared that Waterfront had a meeting on July7 7". There have been several strides in the gas pump project over the past several days. Mid-Atlantic Petroleum has been working diligently  2    on the pump and once the pressure test is complete they can start work on the electricalc component. Councilmember Byrd also shared that the Onancock! Business Civic Association has put al list together of  The project is projected to be completed on Friday, July 31*.  volunteers that will taxi Wharf boating guests places such as Food Lion.  Christmas Decorating Committee:  Councilmember Krause: shared that the committee has been hard at work evaluating the hardscape and the infrastructure of the Town sO that they can comprise a comprehensive plan for Town Christmas Mrs.. Janet Fosque, committee member, shared that the committee has prepared a timeline for what will be purchased and when, to brighten up the Town decorations. This timeline of goals was put Councilmember Byrd shared that the group that decorated the Ames Street Bridge last Christmas is Mrs. Fosque encouraged the group to work together for a more thoughtful looking approach to Town Councilmember Morgan suggested that the Town offer up certain poles in Town for sponsorship which Ms. Ann Nock, Market Street, asked the committee to try toi incorporate al boating theme in the  Decorations.  together after researching committee goals and infrastructure limitations.  looking to expand their efforts in: 2015.  decorations.  may help to cut the cost of decorations for the Town.  decorations. Mayor's Report:  Mayor. Jones explained that the delinquent vehicle decal & personal property notices that went out at the end of. June have been very effective. The Town has collected over $1,0001 in delinquent personal property taxes and over $5,000 in decals fees. Mayor. Jones and Town Council thanked Ms. Weeks for Mayor. Jones also shared that there will be three vacant seats on Town Council this coming year. Mayor Jones wanted to encourage the audience to share that information with those who may be interested in  her efforts with this initiative.  running for Council. Town Manager Report: Absent.  Mayor and Town Council Comments: plan together on behalf of the Town. volunteers together for the Wharf.  Councilmember Morgan thanked the Christmas decorating committee for taking the time to put this Councilmember Byrd thanked the Onancock Business Civic Association again for getting the list of  3    Closed Session:  Councilmember Byrd made a motion that Town Council convene a Closed Meeting for the purpose of holding a discussion of personnel, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1)o of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended. Councilmember Bundick. seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  Town Council went into Closed Session at 7:56 PM.  Councilmember Bundick made a motion that Town Council reconvene. in Open. Meeting, and that ar roll call vote be taken and recorded on this motion. so that each member who voters inj favor shall, thereby, certify compliance with all of the matters identified in Section. 2.2-3711 (D)o of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended. Councilmember Krause: seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous  voice vote. T. Lee Byrd Sandra Fox John Morgan  es)No (Yes/No (Yes/No  Fletcher Fosque Joshua Bundick Catherine Krause  Ges/No (es/No (es/No  Town Council reconvened at 8:15 PM.  Adiourn:  Councilmember Byrd made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Fox seconded the motion. The motion  passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.  ag  M  4