Town of Onancock  Town Council Meeting Special Meeting  Tuesday, October 15, 2024  7:00 PM  1) Call to order and roll call: Mayor Fosque called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and roll was called. Councilmembers Cindy Holdren, Sarah Nock, Maphis Oswald, Paul Weitzel and Mayor Fosque were present. Councilmember Marino was present via Zoom. Town Manager Matt Spuck and Town Clerk Debbie Caton were also present. Aquorum was established.  2) Pledge of Allegiance  Councilmember Weitzel moved to change the regular Town Council meeting from Monday, November 25, 2024, to Monday, November 18, 2024. Councilmember Oswald seconded the  motion. A roll call vote was taken:  Councilmember Holdren - aye Councilmember Marino - aye Councilmember Nock- aye Councilmember Oswald- - aye Councilmember Weitzel a aye The motion carried with a! 5-0 vote.  3) Approve Minutes. a. None scheduled. 4) Public Hearings a. None scheduled. 5) Public Presentation  a. Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic' Violence (ESCADV) - Kasey Walter- Ms. Walter is the new executive director of ESCADV. ESCADVi is the only domestic violence shelter on the Eastern. Shore of Virginia. They serve both men and women who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence. ESCADV: serves 75-100 men, women, and children per year. The organization is nonprofit; therefore, they operate on grants and contributions from the public. Volunteerism is al huge need. Donations of clothing, bedding and personal hygiene products are also needed. The current services provided cost around $1,200,000 per year. The services included are counseling, therapy, parenting classes and budgeting classes.  1IPage    Town of Onancock  Town Council Meeting Special Meeting  Tuesday, October 15, 2024  7:00 PM  6) Council Action  a. Special Use Permit - Councilmember Holdren moved to adopt the ordinance with changes. Councilmember Oswald seconded the motion. Ar roll call vote was taken:  Councilmember Holdren- - aye Councilmember Marino-a aye Councilmember Nock -a aye Councilmember Oswald d-aye Councilmember Weitzel- -aye The motion carried with a! 5-0 vote.  7) Council discussion:  a. One way - Liberty St. Extension - Four to six residents signed a petition asking for a one- b. FOS Loan - building evaluation - Town Manager Spuck was asked ati the last meeting to obtain three engineering firms to give a quote on evaluating the building and to prioritize the work that needs to be done. FOS has received quotes for the windows, HVAC, and upgraded electrical. The question on thet table is whether town council will approve al loan to make these repairs. After council discussion, Town Manager Spuck will ask fora a complete Fence Decision - Oak Tree - Councilmember Oswald moved to approve the fence quote from Accomack Fence. Councilmember Weitzel seconded the motion. Aroll call vote was  way street with 15 MPH speed limit on Liberty Street.  building assessment from roof to basement.  taken:  Councilmember Holdren - aye Councilmember Marino- -aye Councilmember Nock- aye Councilmember Oswald - aye Councilmember Weitzel - aye The motion carried with a 5-0 vote.  d. Gift of decorative trees. - Town Manager Spuck explained a resident would like to donate upt to $5,000 for at least two sidewalk trees. The owner of 40 Market Street would like a voice in selecting the placement in front of her building. Mayor Fosque suggested the parking lot committee weigh in on the tree placement and design. Councilmember Nock  suggested the Tree Board be a part oft the conversation too.  2/Page    Town of Onancock  Town Council Meeting Special Meeting  Tuesday, October 15, 2024  7:00 PM  8) Committee Reports a. None scheduled. 9) Public Comment  Rosemary Paparo - Ms. Paparo worked in the real estate industry for over 50 years where she has reviewed hundreds of engineering reports on buildings. When you hire an engineering firm, thet firm should look at the envelope of the building, the outside of the building, the mechanicals, the plumbing and the electrical. The firm should report the condition of the structure and the useful life of the building components. Ms. Paparo thinks these two factors are critical. She thinks the money is well spent for a thorough report considering the dollar Mark Sinclair - Mr. Sinclair is an avid supporter of the Farmer's Market. He is confused as to why there is a plan for the Queen Street parking lot and the winter farmer's market structure is not part of it. Mayor Fosque confirmed the winter farmer's market is part of the plan. Mr. Sinclair thinks the engineering firm that is hired to evaluate HOS should have at timeline for when the evaluation is completed. He is concerned this is adding al lot of time to the process. The dirt in front of the pavilion has been graded and now the pavilion iss starting to look like the tremendous asset that is it going to bei for the Geoff Daking - Mr. Daking suggested a speed bump for the Liberty Street extension. Mr. Daking does not think the proposal from the Becker Morgan Group will be beneficial because FOS may not be able to provide accurate Patsy Felthousen - Several structural evaluations have been commissioned and completed by FOS. In 2008, FOS hired the Becker Morgan Group to create a schematic design for the school. The school does have detailed drawings. The renderings are detailed and beautiful. In 2011, FOS rehired the Becker Morgan Group to do a structural engineering evaluation of the school. This studyi is meticulously detailed. The bottom line in 2011 was $4,500,000. In: 2014, the Community Partners firm was hired to create an operational proposal for the school. This report was incredibly detailed, and they repeatedly referenced the 2011 Becker Morgan report. The bottom line in 2014 was $5,000,000. Most recently, Bancroft Construction was retained to complete an engineering survey. The bottom line was $5,500,000. All reports indicate at least $5,000,0000 in work needs to be done. This number has not changed in 17 years. Wel have a beautiful opportunity here to finally recognize the cost of the HOS for the taxpaying residents of Onancock. The cost has never changed. Now is the time  amount for al loan in the immediate years and the future.  community.  drawings and "as builts."  3Page    Town of Onancock  Town Council Meeting Special Meeting  Tuesday, October 15, 2024  7:00 PM  to discuss if the citizens of Onancock want a tax burden of $5,000,000- $7,000,000 to repair the old school. This decision will take time and several Dr. Greg Felthousen- - Dr. Felthousen has the 2011 assessment performed by the Becker Morgan Group which is exceedingly detailed. Dr. Felthousen called1 the firm to get this copy. The report includes cost analysis, drawings of the present status and the proposed future status and a timeline stating which procedures needed to be done first. Dr. Felthousen asked the town council to strongly Priscilla Hart- Ms. Hart read a letter from Dana Simson. - see attached Kasey Grier Ms. Grier stated that ifs she was not selected to sit on the planning commission, she will seek other ways to bei involved. Ms. Grier expressed concerns about the way the meetings are recorded. Often, Town Manager Spuck cannot be heard. She suggested a lapel lavalier as he speaks more than anybody during the meetings. She also supports thei idea ofa ani informed decision about HOS, which comes with obtaining information from many sources. She thinks this project might be too large and complicated for al local Mary Clements - Ms. Clements asked if moving the Winter Farmer's Market from the original spot, will parking spots be lost in the Queen Street lot. Mayor Fosque responded, "four or five parking spots will be lost." Ms. Clements reminded the town council oft the recent ordinance change for a 3-hour parking limit on the street in the downtown district. With this change and the potential of losing parking spaces int the Queen Street lot, it might make parking difficult Rick Turner- - Mr. Turner thanked everyone who participated in beautifying Custis Park. If thet town council is planning a full-scale analysis oft the school and its surroundings, the parking lot should be included. His feeling ist that this is an incredible opportunity to have something perfected that other towns would Joe Hill Mr. Hill thinks Onancock's biggest asset is that iti isa walkable community. He lives on the corner of Liberty Street/Ames Street and the speed limit has been an issue for 20 years. As speed mitigation plan needs to be  discussions.  consider Becker Morgan.  contractor.  for the other side of Market Street.  love to have as an asset.  established.  4IPage    Town of Onancock  Town Council Meeting Special Meeting  Tuesday, October 15, 2024  7:00 PM  10) Town Councilmember comments: a. Councilmember Holdren - no comments.  b. Councilmember Marino asked for the date and time of the next parking lot committee meeting. Mayor Fosque stated a meeting will be scheduled when a full set of drawings is Councilmember Nock reminded the audience of early voting of the upcoming election on November 5,2024 will be Saturday, October 26, 2024, and Saturday, November 2, 2024. Councilmember Nock spoke with Town Manager Spuck about al hurricane preparedness plan for the town. She would like to have this as part of considerations moving forward. d. Councilmember Oswald thanked Rosemary Paparo for her public comment. Councilmember Oswald likes the idea oft the assessment for HOS being done "blindly." The firms should determine what upgrades need to be done without prompting from earlier discussions or other proposals. This will give the best overall picture to help make an informed decision. Councilmember Weitzel thanked the audience for attending the meeting. Mayor Fosque addressed al letter read by Priscilla Hart on behalf of Dana Simson. In this letter, the phrase "shady" was used inr reference to the recent Planning Commission appointment. Mayor Fosque explained the delay in an appointment was because the last scheduled meeting fell on Labor Day; therefore, the meeting was canceled. The Planning Commission met in October and selected a candidate for approval byt the Town Council at  available for review.  the regular scheduled meeting.  11) Closed Session a. None Scheduled.  12) Adjourn - Councilmember Oswald moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Nock  seconded the motion. The motion carried with a 5-0 vote.  4 Fletcher Fosque, Mayor  QMu Caton Debbie Caton, Town Clerk  HA  5IPage    Planning  From: Dana Simson simsonzartogmal.com To: Maphis Oswald moasoaeakem., Marino mannoconancockcom, Paul Weitzel Pau.Weltze/Qonancock.com, Cindy Holdren nocren@onancockcom Sarah Nock Sent: Monday, October 14 at 4:11 PM  aA  Ponu  snock@onancockcom    Dear Council Members  Please statement. Richmond.  Sasa  read this and add to minutes as my  We cannot attend this meeting as we are in  lam hoping to hear that Kasey Grier has been appointed to the Planning Committee. We would be very fortunate to have such a qualified and industrious person considering Onancock's future as well as prudent, forward thinking steps to get there. Kasey attended the last planning meeting, spoke up on impactful issues and felt mostly ignored. She submitted her application over a month ago, which has never been formally acknowledged. She was the first to apply and the delay in filling these positions on the planning board appears to illustrate a desire find others that will conform to the wishes of a few in power. If she has not been awarded a seat, here is one more example of the shady manuvering.    MPP'yvuw 511) YwvowMI MwVILMN MIvwI'y.  Have Onancock water rights has been given away as per Matt Spuck's letter to Kaubaugh (a permit flipper not a developer)? NOTE: (written without the Mayor's knowledge as the Fletcher said at an earlier Public Town Council meeting) Is the sale of Onancock's water still under  consideration- yes or no?  Do we have the power to control the use of Onancock's water in terms of this proposed development that is currently for sale to future  unknown entities?  Its seems like little attention is paid to rules and  fairness.  Ihope more people in the community will begin to see and speak up for transpariency especially as it pertains to actions taken by the town manager.  thank you Dana  danasimson.com  maginarium.25A Market Street. Onancock.VA  23417  studio: 410.603.0531