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Onancock EDA reviews Main Street survey results, sets 2025 goals and meeting calendar
Summary
EDA reviewed a Main Street survey with 404 online respondents and two in-person events, discussed a five-year CIP with $500,000 for projects, considered hiring a grant writer and set four required meetings for 2025 (Mar. 19, June 18, Sept. 17, Dec. 17).
The Onancock Economic Development Authority on Dec. 9 discussed results from a Main Street survey and outlined goals and meeting dates for 2025.
The board reviewed outreach conducted for downtown revitalization: the minutes report 404 online survey respondents and two in-person community engagement events; detailed results were included in the meeting packet. Town Manager Matt Spuck noted the town has a five-year capital improvement plan that includes $500,000 available for projects and the board discussed options for securing grant funding, including hiring a grant writer. Spuck suggested grants.gov as a resource and said Main Street could facilitate a feasibility grant.
Why it matters: community feedback and the CIP will shape which projects receive funding and grant applications next year. The EDA also plans to update its bylaws to reflect priorities and operations.
The board set its required minimum of four meetings for 2025 and agreed on dates: March 19, June 18, Sept. 17 and Dec. 17. No formal votes on the goals or bylaws changes were recorded; those items appear to be preliminary planning matters noted in the packet.
Next steps: staff and board members will pursue grant opportunities, draft bylaw updates and use the survey results to inform feasibility studies.
