Town of Onancock Town Council May 28, 2015 7:00PM  Call to Ordera and Roll Call:  Mayor. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM and roll was called. Mayor Russell. Jones and Councilmembers' T. Lee Byrd, Sandra Fox, Joshua Bundick, and Fletcher Fosque were present. Four  councilmen were present and a quorum was established.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Consideration and Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 27,2015: Mayor. Jones asked With none, Councilmember Bryd made a motion to approve the April27",2015m meeting minutes as submitted. Councilmember Fosque seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.  ift there were any corrections, changes, or additions to the April 27, 2015 meeting.  Public Business:  A. Proposed Fiscal Year 16 Annual Operating Budget:  Mayor. Jones opened the floor for comments. Town Manager Lawton explained that the budget will be approved on June 21. Councilmember Fox then asked about the parade fund. She questioned if the parade fund was just for the Christmas Parade or if it was for the St. Patrick's Day Parade as well. Town Manager Lawton confirmed that the fund is only for the Christmas Parade. Councilmember Fosque inquires about the left over funds from the 2014 Christmas Parade fund. Town Manager Lawton: says that the left over funds will be added to the 2015 Parade Fund. Councilmember Bundick questions if the Town employees will receive the 2% raise which had been discussed. Town Manager Lawton confirmed that this is still happening. No other questions were asked regarding the 2016 Fiscal year Proposed  budget. Mayor Jones closed the first public hearing.  B. Proposed Increase in Sewer Rates Effective. July 1, 2015:  Mr. Lawton explained that the proposal is acceptable although not perfect. Mr. Lawton shared that Accomack County sent three spate proposals to the Town and that Council voted to approve the proposal titled, "The Lowest Town Rate". Mr. Lawton explained that there have been at few changes to the initially agreed upon proposal. The County has asked for ani increase in flow from 100,000 gallons to 150,000, gallons. Also, the Agreement would bei in play for 40 years and the County would have to provide the Town with a 30 month notice prior to cançellation. The Town has also expressed an interest inc creating a method of monitoring what types of elements are being placed in to the system from the County. The concern being that if the Town is fined from the Department of Environmental Quality for high levels ofe elements, such as copper the Town would be able to identify the source and work towards Councilmember Bundick made a motion to approve the sewer agreement with Accomack County for the lowest town ratej for sewer. Councilmember Byrd seconded the motion. The motion passed by  fostering an appropriate solution to the issue.  unanimous voice vote.  1    C.S Supplemental Appropriation, St. Patrick's Day Parade Revenue:  Mr. Lawton explained that the supplemental appropriation is to cover the expenses that were incurred fort the event. These monies were received through donations to the Town for the St. Patrick's Day Councilmember Fosque made a motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to the FY15 Budget to Fund 10 Revenue - Parade Revenue and Fund 10 Expense - Parade, both in the amount of $6,750.00 Councilmember Fox seconded the motion. The motion, passed by unanimous voice vote.  Parade.  Public Comment:  A. Mrs. Peaches Dodge of 12 Meadville wanted to bring the Town Manager and  Councilmembers up to date on the ESCADEV building on Market Street which was hit by a car earlier this year. They are redoing the front oft the building to accommodate their needs and to form al better traffic pattern when entering and exiting the parking lot from Pennewell Avenue. Councilmember Byrd expresses his concern about ESCADEV clearing the timber behind their building. Mrs. Dodge explains that they have had volunteers offer to help bush hog and landscape the lot. She says some of1 the trees will stay but the bigger ones will have to go. Once the lot has been cleared the ESCADEV has plans to build another shelter on that lot. Mrs. Dodge makes the comment that she feels very supported by the  Town of Onancock, and the Police officers of Onancock.  B. Mr. Allen! Silverman comments that while driving down Market Street his came up on what turned out to be a road block and license check. Mr. Silverman expresses his concern that the town Police car lights were making it difficult to see, which made it hard for him tot tell exactly what he was  coming up on. Planning Commission: No Comment. Marketing Commission: committee. Onancock.  M. Lawton shared that Mrs. Nancy James made a presentation on the St. Patrick's Day parade to the Mr. Lawton explained that the committee will be working on making an old map to explain the history of Ms. Ann Nock shared that there is a mapi from 1912 int the Town Office which should assist the  committee in their efforts. Personnel Commission: No Meeting. Waterfront Committee:  The committee held a meeting on May 12+,2 2015. Councilmember Byrd explained that slip reservations are upt from last year and that comments have been very positive. Mid-Atlantic Petroleum will pour concrete tomorrow: sO that the gas tanks can be installed. Councilmember Byrd shared that the hope is to have the gas tank fully operational within three weeks. Councilmember Byrd also shared that the  next Waterfront Committee meeting willl be held. June 9",2015.  2    Mayor's Report: Noi report. Town Manager's Report: local match will have to as well.  Mr. Lawton explained that the Virginia Port Authority has agreed to extend the Wharf Gas Tank grant monies through the next fiscal year. The cost oft the project has increased $22,000 and therefore the Mr. Lawton shared that the bank reconciliations have been balançed and that the Town is in good financial shape. Mr. Lawton mentioned that the Police funds will have to be added to, covering that were not originally budgeted for such as training and the increased cost ofa ammunition.  Mayor and Town Council Comments:  Councilmember Byrd thanked Councilmember Bundick again for his interest in getting Town residents Councilmember Bundick expressed his interest in having Town Staff notify those in Town who are delinquent in purchasing their Town Decals. There was some discussion of possibly putting the notice Mrs. Dodge expressed an interest in a fine being assessed for those who are delinquent in purchasing Councilmember Bundick asked Mr. Lawton to report at the next meeting where the Town stands on this  into compliance with the vehicle decal requirements.  on the utility bills or through a mailing ofs sorts.  their vehicle decals. delinquency. Adjourn:  Councilmember Bundick made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Fosque seconded the motion. The  passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.  MAck Allison Hart, Deputy Clerk  B  3