MINUTES CALLED! MEETING APRIL.14,2020 Virginia.  uld be aager juld'  A called meeting of the Council for the City of Covington was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers ofCity Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Ther meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. with the following members present: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and  Councilman S. Allan" Tucker. City Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich  Thej purpose of the meeting was to conduct ihterviews with candidates for appointment to Covington City Council for District I. This appointment was duet to thej passing of Councilman Claiborne "C.J." Entsminger, Jr. and by law, must be made within aj period of45 days. Mayor Sibold requested that Vice Mayor Crosier ask each candidate the interview questions The following individuals had: submitted their interest in serving District I: Lance Carson; Eddie Joe Entsminger; Robert Short; and Alan Hicks. Mr. Hicks notified Council that he would need Each candidate was asked toi introduce themselves and tell Council why they wished to be considered for the vacant seat for District. I. They were also asked about things they have done as  3UCH,  provided by Council. Interviews were conducted by phone. to withdrawl his name at this time due to work considerations. far as volunteering time to local organizations or civic groups. The following questions were asked each candidate:  1.Doy youi feel you have the sufficient time toj puti into attending Council and various committee 2. What do you think ist thei most vital service the City of Covington offers to its residents? 3.Do youi feel the City does enough toj provide: for the education of our children or do you feel the City should do more? What are your thoughts concerning a possible merger oft the 4. What should the role oflocal government be in regards to economic development effortsi in 5. Int terms of economic development, what, in your opinion, are the greatest opportunities and 6. Iny your opinion, what] has been the biggest success of the City of Covington and Covington City Council over the past two years? What, in your opinion, has been thel biggest failure? Following thei interviews, Council thanked each candidate for theiri interest and their time tot take No further business to come before Council, the called meeting was adjourned.  meetings?  Alleghany County and Covington School Systems? the City of Covington andi int the. Alleghany Highlands? challenges over the next twot to five years?  part in the interview. ATTEST:  THOMASH H. SIBOLD,IR,MAYOR -  dha EDITHS S. WOOD, CITY CLERK