MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 2020 Covington, Virginia.  The regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. int the Council Chambers ofCity Hall located at 333 W.Locust Street, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr." Thel Invocation was given by Roll Call ofCouncil showed all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Edmond. J. "Eddie. Joe" Entsminger, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter  Rev. Stevel Noel followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  and Councilman S. Allan" Tucker. Cityl Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich  A motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to addt tot the agenda, a closed sessionj pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information. Act Sec. 2.2-3711. A.1 for the purpose of discussing personnel matters related tot the appointment and/ lor resignation ofs specific Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the  public officers and employees. Motion carried 5t to0.  agenda. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were. no citizen comments. CORRECTION. AND. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Work Session of June 2, 2020; Regular Meeting of June 9, 2020;  Called Meeting of] June 16, 2020 and Called Meeting of] June 19,2020. 1.1 Presented an update regarding roadi repairs due tot thei recent rain event. David Bryant, Director of Finance and] HR, presented an update regarding interim financing. Establishing al line of credit was requestedi ini the amount of $3million. Mr. Bryant stressed that only the funds actually needed would be used from this line of credit. This amount was requested too cover needed repairs without needing tor return for additional funds. Her noted thati interest rates are at a 50-year low and iti is a good borrowing environment for aj permanent funding 2. Ms. Onaitis read al letter to Council regarding the year ini review since her contract was signed last August. Some oft the items notedi included a budget withi no tax or fee increase; DEQ Consent Order; hiring of new Chiefo ofPolice; efforts ine economic development andi response to  REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER  solution. A recommendation' willl be madet to Council in August.  COVID-19 Pandemic. UNFINISHED/NEW: BUSINESS  Following discussion, a motion was madel by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the update oft the City's Grievance Procedure. Motion carried 5to 0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For and Mr. Tucker, For. Upon ai motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by! Mr. Entsminger, Council voted 5to0to approve the re-adoption of Ordinance 0-20-03 regarding Temporary Changes to Certain Deadlines, Publicl Hearing Practices and) Procedures Associated with thel Pandemic Emergency.  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS    7/14/20201 PG.2 For.  Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Entsminger, Council voted to approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-20-08, an Omnibus Ordinance Amending and] Reenacting Certain Sections oft the City Code. Motion carried 51 to 0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. Upon aj motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve Resolution R-20-20. Affirming the City of Covington's 's "Ban thel Box" Policy. Motion carried5 5 to0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Following discussion and explanation, a motion was madel by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Entsminger, to approve. Appropriation Resolution R-20-21 regarding al DHCD Granti int the amount of$2,000f for Virtual' Training for Building and Grounds Dept. (No matching funds required.) Motion carried 5to0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t to 01 to approve Appropriation Resolution R-20-22 regarding Carryover Funds. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor  Tucker, For.  For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  NEWI BUSINESS There were noi newi items att this time. CLOSED SESSION  Upons a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Otor move into closed sessionj pursuant tot the Virginial Freedom ofh Information Act Sec. 2.2-3711 A. 1for thep purpose of discussing personnel matters relatedt to the appointment and/or resignation of Following the closed session, Council reconvened and voted to certify that only the matters  specific public officers ore employees. stated were discussed. No action taken at this time.  Nof further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.   3 K THOMAS H. SIBOLD,JR,MAYOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIO OFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  Ah EDITHS. WOOD, CITY CLERK.  2