MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE11,2019 Covington, Virginia.  Thei regular meeting of the Council for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. int the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, The meeting was called to order byl Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. The Invocation was given by Roll Call ofCouncil showed the following members present: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman S. Allan Tucker. Councilman ADDITIONS TOTHE AGENDA: Upon ai motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded byl Mr. Tucker, twoi items were added tot the agenda for consideration: (1) Authorization for Interim City Manager Goodmani tos sign al Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Covington, Alleghany County and the Sheriff's Office; (2)! Nomination of alternate to the Board of  Rev. Russell Urban followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Claiborne' "C.J." Entsminger, Jr. was absent.  Equalization. Motion carried 41 to 0. CORRECTION. AND APPROVAL OFI MINUTES  W C aj B F U S€ fr Fr U th al M U ap 2( M U ap Tc FC Uj se Vi Ui ap M Er UI Ar  Upon ai motion by' Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Called Meeting ofl May 7,2019; Work Session ofMay 7,2019; Regular Meeting ofl May 14,2019 and Called Meeting ofN May 28, 2019.  MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT  David] Bryant, Director of Finance and HR, presented the monthly financial report which included expenditures and noted items inl Public Works which included water/waste water and solid waste. The final numbers will be in during the following week ast the: state numbers aret two Mr. Goodman introduced. aj proposed: memo of understanding between the City of Covington, Alleghany County and the Sheriff's Office whichi includes funding for level ofs service, level of service requested, Jail fund and past billings forj joint services. A committee ist tol be formed which willi include 21 members of Council. Following discussion, ai motion was: made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to authorize Interim City Manager Goodman to sign the Memorandum ofl Understanding between the City ofCovington, Alleghany County andt the Sheriff's Office as follows: "All three parties have agreed to begin negotiations! immediately to resolve: (1)F Funding for Sheriff Lawl Enforcement and level ofs service requirements desired by the City ofCovington; (2) Regional Jaill Funding; (3)) Reconciliation of Past Duel Billings for Joint Services. Parties agree to meet monthly beginningi in. July, 2019 and continue meeting monthly witht the intent of mutually resolving thosei items noted above by) December 31,2019." REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND. APPOINTMENTS Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council votedt to appoint Stephanie Clark tos serve ont the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Board. Upon ai motion by Mr." Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to' reappoint Vicel Mayor David Crosiert to the Economic Development Corporation Board. Upon al motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to appoint Josh Haynes to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Att thist time, the appointment tot the Social Services Board was tabled until the July meeting of  months behind.  Motion carried 4to0. Councilman Entsminger absent.  Council.    6/11/2019 PG.2  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to recommend  Joyce) Persinger as an alternâte tot the Board ofl Equalization. REPORT OFTHE CITY MANAGER  1. Granti int the amount of $271,625 has been awarded for the Alleghany Highlands Drone. Zone. Thisi ist the second grant received. A third grant in the amount of$100,000 will bei introduced in 2. Savings has been realized for chemical purchases witht the new bid creating as savings of 3.1 Invitation was given to the members of Council to attend the employee picnic on Wednesday, At this time, Mr. Goodmani requested that Allen Dressler, Director ofParks and] Public Works, present an update ont the bluff project. Mr. Dressler noted that the previous date for opening the road was. June 28th, which has been extendedi to. July 3rd. The total project is expected tol be complete in August. VDOT has agreed to do a work extension from Willis tol Byrd. The City  the FY 2020) Budget. $27,000.  June 25, 20191 between 11:30: a.m. and 1:30p p.m.  will pay the cost oft the underground pipe. ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Upon at motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to Oto approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-19-03 regarding Amending and Reenacting Appendix B, Zoning, Article XIII, Conservation District CN. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR, Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger. Absent. Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-19-041 regarding rezoning oft the. Jackson River Sports Complex from R-2, C-2 and M-2 to CN. Motion carried 4t to 0. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to Ot to approve the Special Exception request for the City of Covington for the. Jackson River Sports Complex to allow camping, upon passage of Ordinance 0-19-03 and 0-19-04. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger Absent. Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 4 to Oto approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-19-07: regarding Real Estate Tax Rate forl FY 2019/2020. (No Change). Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Upon: a motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to 0 to approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-19-08 regarding Personal Property and Machinery and Tools" Tax Rate for FY 2019/2020 (No Change). Mayor Sibold; FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger Absent. Upon a motion by Mr. Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to Oto approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-19-06 regarding the FY2019/2020 Budget. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger Absent. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 4toOto approve, on first reading, Ordinance 0-19-05 regarding the City'sUtility Deposit Program. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to 0t to approve Appropriation Resolution R-19-421 regarding appropriation of Water and Waste Water Funds.  For; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger. Absent.  Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger Absent.  Entsminger Absent.  2    6/11/2019PG.3 Entsminger. Absent.  Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice) Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 4 to Ot toa approve Appropriation Resolution: R-19-43 regarding CSA in the amount of$570,379. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr." Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger. Absent. Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded byl Mr. Tucker, Council voted 4t to Ot toa approve Appropriation. Resolution R-19-44 regarding backstop fencing at the Jackson River Sports Complex to address safety issuesi int the amount of $71,134. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger. Absent. Upon ai motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded byl Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve Appropriation. Resolution R-19-45 regarding necessary purchases at the Waste Water Treatment Planti in the amount of $8,000. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, Upon ai motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 4 to Otoa approve Resolution R-19-46: authorizing the City Manager toj purchase NOI FAULTI Insurance via the Virginia Municipal League Insurancel Program. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted 4 to Ot to approve Resolution R-19-47 establishing City of Covington Handicapped Parking Sign Procedure. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger  FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger. Absent.  Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr.] Entsminger Absent.  Absent. NEW: BUSINESS Noi new business att thist time. CITIZEN COMMENTS will check into thisi issue.  1  Mr. Brown expressed his concerns regarding drainage issues on Carolton Drive. Mr. Goodman Ms. Hunter expressed concerns regarding demolition ofal house and safety concerns with Ms.. Jeffries expressed concerns regarding the old! house on Court Ave. near the building that collapsed. Mr. Goodman responded that hel has met witht the owner and he wishes tor make Mr. Wickline stated that hei is] pleased with the committee to work with the Sheriff onj joint services. He expressed concerns: regarding revenue sources and1 hoped the local governments No further business to come before Council, the meeting was recessed until Monday, June 17th forac closed session regarding Council appointed personnel/City! Manager recruitment.  motorists going the wrong way at Hunter's Hill and Lincoln Ave.  improvements.  would work together for economic development.  THOMASI H. SIBOLD,JR, PRESIDENT THE AS EX-OFFICIO OFFICER OF THECITYOF COVINGTON, VIRGINIA  COUNCIL.  OF CITY  AND, ASSUCH,  ATTEST:  he EDITH: S. WOOD; CITY CLERK  3