4/9/ 3 d a  MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL9,2019 Covington, Virginia.  The regular meeting oft the Council fort the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, April 19, 2019 at 6:30j p.m. int the Council Chambers ofCity Halll located at 333 W. Locust Street, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. A moment of silence was Roll Call of Council showed all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman C.J.E Entsminger, Jr., Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman  followed byt the Pledge of Allegiance.  S. Allan' Tucker. Interim City Manager: Clay Goodman City Attorney: Susan Waddell CORRECTION AND. APPROVAL OFI MINUTES  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Work Session ofl March 5, 2019; Called Meeting ofl March5, 2019; Called] Meeting of March 11, 2019; Regular Meeting ofl March 12, 2019; Called Meeting  ofl March 14,2019 and Called Meeting of March 26, 2019. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT  David Bryant, Director ofl Finance and HR, presented his monthly report whichi included un- appropriated surplus balance; noted that the General Fund balance must be maintained at 18%; and gave and explanation ofe expenditures and revenues. Following thej presentation of the report, ar motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the monthly REQUESIS,PETTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Discussion was heldi regarding the request to consider the closing ofl Maple Ave. and Oak Street. Eric Tyree,) Director ofl Development Services, had also noted the concerns ofMr. Hunter regarding safety andt traffic flow in the area. Mr." Tyree explained that the City needs tol look at possible safety improvements int this area. He does not recommend vacating the streets ort the use ofo one-way street. Hes suggesteda a possible solution would be toj provide a stop bar and stop sign. Amber Kern ofD.D. Kerns, spoke to Council regarding the situation the business is facing with safety concerns for employees and residents. She notedt that speeding ini this area isar real safety concern for her employees. She offered to. purchase ap portion oft the areai ift that would be ap possible solution. Following discussion, Mr. Tyree recommended working with the business Discussion was heldi regarding the request for approval of Contract Amendment 2t to thel Harris System Purchase. Agreement. Following discussion, a motion was made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to authorize the Contract Amendment 21 to the Harris System Purchase Upon a motion by Mr. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5 to Ot to confirm the City  report as presented.  and thel Public Works Department to find a solution.  Agreement. Motion carried 51 to0.  Manager's execution of Antenna Site Agreement. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER  Council tabled the appointment to thel Redevelopment and Housing Board. 1.I Data is being collected for ai report regarding the utility deposit.  2.1 Notedi information and data that must be collected regarding participation in the Opioid Class  Action Lawsuit.    4/9/2019 PB. 2  3.R Reported on the. Jackson Street Bluff Project noting the sidewalk issue, pavement and drainage.. A meeting has been! held with CHA and VDOT. Thesei issues may not be allowed for addition tot the current project. Mr. Goodman stated that this is a costly increase for the City. Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5toOto approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-19-02 regarding the rezoning of1 135N N. Alleghany Ave. from R-31 to C-1. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5 to 01 to approve Supplemental Appropriation R-19-301 regarding Signalizationl Loopl Replacement in the amount of$25,000. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Hunter, Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Ot to approve Supplemental. Appropriation R-19-31 regarding Tower Rental/Antenna Sitei in the amount of $8,886. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Hunter, Upon a motion by' Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Ot to approve Appropriation Resolution R-19-32 regarding Public Contribution to DAREI Program in the amount of $500. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted 5 toOto approved. Resolution R-19-33 EsablishingDesignating the PPTRA Tax Reimbursement Percentage of4 49.5% tol be applied tol Personal Property tax bills. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr." Tucker, FOR. Upon ai motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Vice Mayor Crosier, Council voted 5 to Ot to approve Resolution R-19-341 recognizing the Roanoke Valley/Alleghany Regional Commission's 50 years ofs service tot the area. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger,  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr." Tucker, FOR.  FOR; Mr.Tucker, FOR.  FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR.  Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR.  FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR.  NEW: BUSINESS  Mr. Hunter: (1) The sidewalk att the Chestnut Street Underpass at Covington) High School needs cleaned; (2) Requested a Proclamation for the two CHS coaches that have recently passed. Vice Mayor Crosier: Reported to Council that he has been approached by residents regarding the water deposit andi iti is not the amount thati is their problem as much ast thej principle oft the Mayor Sibold: TAPI has requested al letter ofs support regarding the Land Bank. Eric" Tyree, Director ofl Development Services, noted the upcoming joint meeting with Council andt the Planning Commission regarding the process to allow camping in the. Jackson River Sports Complex. The meeting isl Monday, April 15,2019at4:30pm. Noi further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  issue.  - THOMASI H. SIBOLD, JR., MAYOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIOOPFICER OF1 THE CITY OFCOVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST: Chtt EDITH S. WOOD,  AL  2