inger, g er, a of  MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 2020  The regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. int the Council Chambers of Cityl Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Thei meeting was called to order by) Vice Mayor David S. Crosier. Council held ar moment of Roll Call of Council showed the following members present: Vice Mayor Crosier, Councilman Claiborne "C.J."E Entsminger, Jr., Councilman: Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman S.. Allan Tucker. Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. was absent due tos ar meeting in Richmond.  Covington, Virginia.  silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  ove iter, ove d ve  City) Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich  CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES and Regular Meeting ofl December 10, 2019.  Upon ai motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to approve the: following minutes as presented: Called Meeting of December 3,2019, Work Session of] December 3, 2019  MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. AND APPROVAL OF CHECKS  Upon a motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to approve the monthly At this time, upon: aj motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 41 to Ot to add the followingi items to the agenda for consideration: (1)Tower Access Agreement; (2)) Deed of Easement for the Smith/Dew. Property and (3) Resolution R-20-01 regarding Signature Authority REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Upon a motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to reappoint Rev. Bill Gilliland to the Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board. City Attorney, Markl Popovich, presented information and explanation regarding the Tower Access Agreement forl North Peak Estates and the Easement for the Smith/Dew Property. There isas $2,000 per year maintenance fee. The City has no responsibility for the road accessing this Upon ai motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 41 to Ot to approve the Tower Access Agreement. Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Upon aj motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 4 to 0 to approve the Deed of] Easement for the Smith /Dew) Property. Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For;  financial report and the December checks.  for the City Manager.  property.  n  Tucker, For. Mayor Sibold, Absent.  Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. Mayor Sibold, Absent. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Downtown. Planning Grant. citizen calls.  1.A public meeting will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 5:30j p.m. to discuss the 2.A call request system willl bei implemented: in the next two weeks which: is designed tol handle    4-99 242020 PG.2  MIN REG FEBI Thei 2020 Virg The Rich Roll S.C Cour City City COI Upo folk Jant Att foll wit! Apr $24 REI Ric pro beii the the exp his fun pro act Wo rep Ecr fut Fo. the RE 1. cur tha ort 2. 3.  3.1 Noted thej partnership oft the City of Covington, Alleghany County andt the. Alleghany  Foundation regarding the! EDC.  4.1 Replacement ofaf firel hydrant iss scheduled for Thursday.  5. The City is working to move: forward on the DEQ Consent Ordert tol bei in compliance.  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Upon aj motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 41 to Ot to approve, on first reading, Ordinance 0-20-01 Chapter 2, Administration, regarding Residency Requirement of City Officers and Employees. Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Upon ar motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted 41 to Ot to approve Resolution R-20-01 regarding Signature Authority for the City Manager. Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tuckér, For. Mayor Sibold, Absent.  Mr. Tucker, For. Mayor Sibold, Absent.  NEW) BUSINESS  Mr. Tucker expressed concerns regarding a drainage issue. Vice Mayor Crosier noted a deep pothole that needs addressed. No further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  KES THOMAS) H. SIBOLD, JR., MAYOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIOOFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  Sithlo EDITHS S. WOOD, CITY CLERK  2