MINUTES WORK SESSION OCTOBER 6, 2020 Virginia.  A work session oft the Counçil for the City ofCovington was held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers ofCity Halll located at 333) W. Locust Street, Covington, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. with all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vicel Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Edmond. J.( (Eddie. Joe) Entsminger (viat telephone), Councilman: Raymond C.J Hunter and Councilman S. Allan' Tucker.  City! Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich WORK SESSION  Mayor Sibold read al Proclamation for the 20201 Extral Mile Day tol be held on] November 1,2020. Council heard aj presentation by Stevie Steele of CHA regarding the Peters Mountain Landfill. Steelei informed Council ofthey projected life cycle and status ofa all cellsi int the landfill and asked them to consider increasingt the ideal dailyt tonnage rate ini fulfilling thet twenty-year Solid Waste Management Plan. Mr. Steele recommended that the current average daily tonnage of51 tons be increased, as well as to consider forming regional partnerships and continue making improvements to technology and equipment. After discussion, Council agreed by consensus to increase the average daily tonnage to 751 tons. City Manager Krystal Onaitis said she felt acknowledgements from thel DEQ for additional tonnage, as well as special waivers, could be Council agreed to) place on the agenda aj proposal by Ms. Onaitis. for al resolution amending appropriations from the Wastewater Disposal Utility Fund. A1 transfer of funds of $75,692.80 willl be applied to al Department ofl Environmental Quality Consent Order fora a civil charge, the Dry Runs stream bank restoration project, and an upcoming CMOM project. Council also agreed toj place on the agenda for October 131 the following items: 1.Two appointments tol be madet to thel Planning Commission: Councilman Tucker submitted Steve Wilson's name to addt tot the list of potential appointees and recommended. him for the unexpired seat oft the late Carolyn O'Conner. 2.A Aj presentation from Covington Police Chiefa and Director of] Public Safety C.J. Smith honoring Greg Burton upon his retirement from the Covington Rescue Squad after 31 3.A presentation from Director ofl Finance. David Bryant regarding the Quarterly 4.To consider adoption oft three amended ordinances: for buildings, utilities, and environment presented by City Attorney Popovich in the called meeting priort tot this  obtained int two weeks orl lessi ifn necessary.  years of service. Financial Review. session. NEWI BUSINESS  Mr. Hunter complimented. Allan Dressler and his staff on the good) job at the new. Jeter-Watson Park. Vicel Mayor Crosier reminded members oft the ribbon-cutting att thel Park onl Friday, October 16, at 11:30a a.m. and another ribbon-cutting: at the. Jackson) River Sport Complex Paper Trail, boat access, and fishing pier on' Wednesday, October 14, at 11:30a.m.  CITIZEN COMMENTS  Joshua Haynes informed Council that he would like to withdraw! his name from consideration for thel Planning Commission openings thatl he requested during the September 1 work session. Haynes then addressed Council concerning the Economic Development Corporation. He expressed disappointment in thel EDC, stating the purpose ofi its existence was tol bring economic development tot the area while several large industrial properties remained empty. While conceding that several small businesses had been addedi in the past few years, he criticized the    Page 2: October 6,2 2020  lack ofwork force development and the lack ofp pad-ready sites available anywhere in the Alleghany Highlands. Haynes concluded by asking Council to withdraws support fromt thel EDC. Former Mayor Stephanie Clark expressed her appreciation fort thel hard work completed at Jeter-Watson Park at 5151 Pine Street. Clark was particularly complimentary tol Parks andl Public the Works Director Allan) Dressler and thel Parks and Recreation staff.  CLOSED SESSION  Upon ai motion byl Mr. Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to move into closed session pursuant to thel Freedom ofInformation. Act Sec. 2.2-3711 (A)(3) and (A)(6) for the discussion or consideration oft the acquisition ofr real property for aj public investment ofp public funds where discussion in opening meeting would adversely purpose affectt the bargaining position ori negotiating strategy ofthe public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 Following the closed session, Council reconvened: and voted to certify that only ther matters was discussed. Councilman Entsminger was present via phone for the closed session but was stated With no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  and the A(3)  and A(6).  unablet tos sign the certification.  THOMAS! H.  AKIS SIBOLD, JR., MAYOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIO OFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  Bolemslbas REBECCA W. SCOTT,CITY CLERK