MINUTES REGULAR, MEETING AUGUST 13,2 2019 Covington, Virginia.  The regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. int the Council Chambers ofCity Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, The meeting was called to order byl Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr.. A moment of silence was Roll Call of Council showed the following members present: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Claiborne "C.J."E Entsminger, Jr. and Councilman Raymond C. Hunter.  followed. by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman S. Allan Tucker was absent. CORRECTION. AND. APPROVAL OFI MINUTES  Upon a motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to approve the following minutes as] presented: Called Meeting of] July 1,2019; Recessed Called Meeting. July 2, 2019; Work Session July 2, 2019; Called Meeting July 5,2019: Regular Meeting July 9,2019  and Called Meeting July 15,2019.  MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVAL OF CHECKS  David Bryant, Director of] Finance and HR, presented the Monthly Financial Report and noted the summary that was included in Council information. He also explained thei requested approval of the monthly checks by Council. Thisi isas suggestion by the auditors for proper oversight by the governing body. Following ther report, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to approve the monthly financial report andt the July checks.  Motion carried 41 to 0. Mr. Tucker absent. PUBLICHEARING  AE Public) Hearing was held regarding possible sale of surplus property. The properties are owned by the City of Covington. Thel Public Hearing was opened andt there were no comments heard from the citizens present. Mayor Sibold noted that Council will decide ont the sale oft the REQUESIS,PETTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council received information from as survey of the City employees regarding the upcoming holidays. The majority ofe employees responding requésted that they work on the Columbus) Day Holiday and add that day on Monday, December 23rd to the Christmas Holiday. Upon a motion by" Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to approve the change for employees to work Columbus Day and addt that day to Monday, December 23"d. Following clarification oft the appointment, upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to reappoint Mayor Tom Sibold tot the TAPI Board ofI Directors.  properties once bids are received.  REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Nor report at this time. ORDINANCES AND: RESOLUTIONS  Discussion was held regarding Ordinance 0-19-09 concerning the designation of"No Trucks" on) Hickory Street and E. Larch Street. Mayor Sibold, expressed concerns regarding ability to enforce all oft these areas. Mr. Entsminger noted thatt the trucks have usedt these streets for years. Police Chief Chris Smith explained that the Officers arei in the areai to try and enforce the new ordinances when first established. He noted that trucks goingt to WestRock have other routes they cant take. City Manager Onaitis noted that a determination of delivery to al business needst to bei made and that the main goal is for ai residential area to not be impeded with truck traffict to    8/13/20191 PG.2  WestRock. She also noted thati iti is difficult to target certain businesses. Shes suggested possibly setting a weight limit. Mayor Sibold feltt thatt this change should have further discussion. Following discussion, a motion wasi made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to approve, oni first reading, Ordinance 0-19-09: Motion carried 4t to 0. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR. Mr.Tucker, Absent. Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 41 to Ot to approve Appropriation Resolution R-19-50 regarding the Police Dept. DAREI Program int the amount of $920. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR. Discussion was held regarding al Downtown Planning Grant. Ms. Onaitis explained thata a meeting has been scheduled with Theresa Hammond, Director oft the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and' Tourism, regarding information: for a grant application. Vice Mayor Crosier noted that the signs regarding the use ofj jake brakes in thel Madison Ave./Dolly Ann area are old and: faded. Police Chief Smith has requested new: signs.  Mr. Tucker, Absent.  NEWI BUSINESS  CITIZEN COMMENTS  Fred Forbes, resident of High Acres, expressed concerns regarding aj problem with bears int the area and the safety of the children. He felt thatt the Forest Service needst to assist with trapping and relocating them. Police Chief Smith suggested relocating trash cans to avoid attracting the bears. Ms. Onaitis suggested aj possible placement of metal dumpsters with locking lidsi int the Josh Haynes began a discussion regarding school consolidation. Mayor Sibold responded that this is not an appropriate conversation att this time. The committee involved in talking about this Mrs. Holloway expressed concerns regarding the grass issue ont the property across froml her home. Shes stated that the City had cut the grass last year, buti nothing has been done this year, Ar motion was madel by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to move into closed session pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information. Act Sec. 2.2-3711 A.1 regarding specific Council appointed personnel. Motion carried 41 to 0.) Following the closed session, Council reconvened and voted to certify that only the matter stated was discussed. No action No: further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned,  area for all oft the residents to use. issue isl looking for all of the facts.  CLOSED SESSION  taken.  THOMAS. H. SIBOLD, MAYOR  PRESIDENT OFTHE CITY COUNCIL. AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIOOFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  JR.,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  Bislin EDITHS. WOOD, CITY CLERK  2