MINUTES REGULAR: MEETING JANUARY: 8, 2019, Covington, Virginia..  Ther regular meeting oft the Council for the City ofC Covington was held on' Tuesday, 2019 at6 6:30p p.m. int the Counçil Chambers ofCity] Hall located at 333 W.1 Locust Street, January 8, Thei meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. The Invocation was Roll Call of Council showed all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman C.J J.J Entsminger, Jr., Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman  Rev. Doug Williams followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  given by  S.4 Allan Tucker.  CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon ai motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Work Session of] December 4,2018; Regular Meeting of  December 11,2018; Called Meeting of] December 18, 2018. MONTHLY: FINANCIAL REPORT  David Bryant, Director of Finance and HR, presented the monthly financial report. Items in his reporti included explanation oft revenue and collection and increase in soft noted were] public safety/joint services; CSA costs and landfill revenue and billing. closure. Upon ai motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by! Mr. Tucker, Council votedt to REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS At this time, Council held the election ofl Mayor and Vicel Mayor. Upon a motion Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to elect Thomas H. Sibold,. Jr. asl by Mr. next two years. Upon a motion byl Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council Mayor voted to fort the Upon a motion by) Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to table the request by the Covington City School! Board for an appropriation of$45,911 untilt the February Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded Mr. table the Wastewater Consent Order and authorization oft the City Manager to by execute Tucker, the to agreement until the February meeting. Motion carried: 5to0. Upon aj motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted: 5t to Oto Appropriation Resolution! R-19-08 int the amount of$521,000 regarding Wastewater Consent Order. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; engineering Mr. fort the Discussion was held regarding the E-911 Software Proposal fors software in the amount of $50,000 and annual maintenance agreement in the amount of $20,000. Upon ai motion Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by! Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t to 01 to approve the E-911 Software by with CAPERS and the annual maintenance contracti in the amount of $20,000. Following discussion, ai motion was madel by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded Mr. approve the Towing Contract and to authorize the City Manager to execute contracts by Tucker, witht to  Expenditures the approve  monthly financial report.  David S. Crosier as Vicel Mayor for the next two years.  elect  meeting.  approve Entsminger, For;  Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  companies. Motion carried5 5to0.  towing    1/8/2019 PG.2  REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER  1. Upcoming meetings include: January 29,2019 planning session regarding future infrastructure needs; Tol be determined Council budget sessions; joint budget session with Board of Supervisors; ; February 5, 2019 update on EMS operations. 2.1 Rogér Dawson) hasi retired from the Covington Police Dept. with 27: years ofs service transitioned to SRO at Covington High School; Randy Gilbert has retired from thel andl has 3.1 Recognized Crystal Hannah oft thel Police Dept. E-911 for outstanding service inl 4.1 Recognized Wilkie] Luckett oft thel Public Works Dept. for assisting a resident whol had fallen. 5. Construction and completion of the City's wastewater lift stations is expected in] February. 6. Expressed appreciation tol Marla Akridge and Gail Johnson with the Alleghany EDC fort their countless! hours of work: submitting a grant tot the Appalachian Highlands 7. Addressed rumors that Chief Morgan is leaving. At this time, Chiefl  Alleghany County  911 Center after 36; years ofs service.  Police Dept. handlinga  911 call.  Commission for Drone Zonel Phase 2. ajob with another agency. ORDINANCES. ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Regional has not Morgan accepted  Following discussion, ai motion was madel by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the following Appropriation Resolutions in one motion: Appropriation Resolution 01 regarding a donationi int the amount of$1,500; Appropriation Resolution! R-19-02 Bullet Proof Vests in thea amount of $720; Appropriation: Resolution! R-19-03 Granti int the amount of $7,950 and Appropriation Resolution R-19-04: "Shop with a Cop" int the amount of $600. Motion carried 5t to 0. Mayor regarding Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t to0 to approve. Appropriation Resolution R-19-05 regarding: al Litter Control Grant ini the $94.94. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, amount of Upon ai motion by' Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted: 5to Ot to Appropriation: Resolution R-19-061 regarding' VDOT Paving Grant for amount of$150,000. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Spruce Entsminger, in the Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t to Ot to Appropriation! Resolution! R-19-07 regarding VDOTI Paving Grant for Riverside to approve thea amount of$180,500. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Cityl Manager Douglas explained the CDBG Grant int the amount of $70,000. The $40,000 with a City Match of $30,000. Following discussion, ai motion was made grant by Vice includes Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve. Appropriation: Resolution R-19-09 regarding CDBG Grant in the amount of $70,000. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. Following discussion andi information, a motion was made by Vice Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t to 0, to approve Appropriation Resolution! Mayor R-19-101 seconded by request for designation oft the. Jackson River Sports Complex as aj public recreational regarding area funding request for exiting roadway improvements. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  R-19- regarding regarding) donation DMV for  Tucker, For.  For; Mr.  tol Patrick approve For; Mr. Alleghany in Entsminger, For; Mr.  Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  Crosier, For;  Crosier, and Mayor Crosier,  2    1/8/2019PG.3 NEWI BUSINESS addressed twice a year.  Mr. Tucker: Expressed concerns: regarding the white lines fading on thep pavement on' Town) Hill. Allen Dressler, Director ofl Parks and] Public Works, responded that line painting needst tol be Vicel Mayor Crosier: Welcomed Mr. Entsminger as ai new member of Council. Mayor Sibold: Encouraged everyone toj participate int the TAP 'needs assessment" survey that will aid in assisting the community with matters such asl housing and early childhood  intervention among other needs. CITIZEN COMMENTS  Joshl Haynes encouraged Council to check out the information ont the Virginian Commonwealth Chad Tracy expressed concerns regarding the roughi road on. Jackson Street duet tot the bluff project. Mayor Sibold responded thatt this would be paved following the completion oft the project. Mr." Tracy also expressed concerns regarding proposed gunl legislation.  University website for information regarding Planning Commissions.  CLOSED SESSION  Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to move into closeds session pursuant to the' Virginia Freedom of] Information Act Sec. 2.2-3711 (A)(3) Following the closed session, Council reconvened and voted to certify that only thei item stated  regarding real property/real estate. was discussed. No action taken att thist time.  No further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  LHAK THOMASI H. SIBOLD,JR., MAYOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIOOFFICER OF THECITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  Ghk EDITHS S. WOOD, CITY CLERK  3