MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MAY 12,2 2020  ,2020at gton, ent as De"  The regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers ofCity) Hall located at 333 W.1 Locust Street, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. A moment of silence was Alli members were present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman  Covington, Virginia.  followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  ythe City Edmond. J. "Eddie. Joe") Entsminger, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman S. Allan  Tucker.  City Manager: Krystal Onaitis APPROVAL OF AGENDA agenda.  idd to the City Attorney: Mark Popovich (By Phone)  rginia by garding Sibold time hes safety ving adopt tyor icker, no 001 less other of e v19,  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the At this time, ar motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, to addt to the closed session portion of  dfeltv we the agenda, a matter regarding economic development. Motion carried 5t to0.  CITIZEN COMMENTS  Mayor Sibold read twol letters from citizens.  The first letter was from Mr. Kylel Moore ofGordon Street regarding allowing residents to raise chickens ont their property. Hei is currently keeping them toj provide eggs for his family. He noted that part ofl his property isz zoned Conservation, but he would have to move them to comply with the current zoning. Mr. Moore stated that the chickens arel kepti in a clean area and well fed. Therei is no rooster or noise. Hei requested Council amend the code to allow: for chickens. Thes second letter was from Garten" Trucking addressing comments made by Mrs. Norma Curtain regarding truck traffic and noise. Mr. Garten provided information regarding the operation oft the truck routes andi instructions toi their drivers regarding respect for the neighborhoods. He also noted that the concerns expressed by Mrs. Curtain stated only one trucking company.  CORRECTION. AND. APPROVAL OFI MINUTES  Upon a motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Called Meeting of April 14,2 2020 and Regular Meeting of April  14,2020. PUBLICHEARING  D,AS TYOF  APublic Hearing was held to receive nominations for one appointment to the Covington City School Board. The only candidate submitted was Mrs. Tamala Preston. Mrs. Preston isa current member oft the School Board and has expressed her desiret to be reappointed.  REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER  1.F Reminder of budget work session on' Tuesday, May 19th. 2. Working onl Main Street Revitalization Grant and consultant.  3. Working on Block Grant Funds for Micro Loan! Program with regional approval  4.Spring Cleanup willl begin June 1,2020    5/12/2020 PG.2 COVID 19 response. ITEMS OF NEW BUSINESS  MINI CALI MAY Acal 6:30 Virgi Thei follo Entsi City The regar Panc Foll appr Prac May For. Att totl Proi Cit that Day deti Itei rela As the Th adc Jol pre At ap No 6:  5. Gave an update on COVID 19 and Cares Funding in the amount of $483,000 tol be used for the  A Proclamation in Appreciation of City of Covington Employees and' Volunteers was read by Vicel Mayor Crosier. Upon ai motion by' Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council Al Proclamation in Appreciation ofl Donations and Support from Organizations tol First Responders was read by Vicel Mayor Crosier. Upon aj motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the Proclamation with appreciation. Following discussion, ,ar motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the Memorandum ofUnderstanding: regarding a Radio System Technician for the Aleghany/Covington 911 Radio System. Motion carried 5t to0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  voted to approve thel Proclamation with appreciation.  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Upon al motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 toOto approve, ons second reading, Ordinance 0-20-04 regarding Authorization for Treasurer to Approve and Issue Certain Refunds. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Oto approve Appropriation Resolution R-20-14 regarding Legal Services int the amount of $30,000. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Oto approve Appropriation Resolution R-20-151 regarding thel Industrial Revitalization Fund Awardi int the amount of$150,000. There are no City funds used for this grant. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. Following discussion, ai motion was. made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded byl Mr. Tucker, to approve Resolution! R-20-16 as amended, to allow. Amending the City Budget atl Fund Level as opposed tol Function Level. Motion carried 5t to0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For;  Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  CLOSED SESSION  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to move into closeds session pursuant to the Virginia Freedom ofInformation. Act Sec. 2.2-3711. A.3 for the purpose of discussion public property/real estate. A motion and second, had also been made with Council voting to add to the closed session discussion regarding economic development. Following the closed session, Council reconvened and voted to certify that only thei items stated No further business to come before Council, the meeting was recessed until Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to continue with a work session regarding thel FY: 20/21 budget.  were discussed. No action taken at thist time.  A 4  ATTEST: EDITHS.  HR THOMAS H. SIBOLD,J JR,MAYOR  ALO  WOOD, CITYCLERK  2