MINUTES REGULAR; MEETING JULY9,2019 Virginia.  The regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, July 9,2019 at 6:30j p.m. int the Council Chambers of City Halll located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Thei meeting was calledt to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. Thel Invocation was given by Roll Call ofCouncil showed the followingr members present: Mayor Sibold, Vicel Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman S. Allan' Tucker. Councilman  I,  Rev. Doug Hollenbeck followed by thel Pledge of Allegiance. Claiborne "C.J." Entsminger, Jr. was absent. Interim City Manager: Clay Goodman City Attorney: Mark Popovich CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Called Meeting of May 21, 2019; Called. Meeting of June 4, 2019; Work Session of June 4, 2019; Regular Meeting of] June 11,2019 and Called Meeting of  ter  June 25, 2019.  MONTHLY FFNANCIAL REPORT  David Bryant, Director of] Finance and HR, presented his report whichi included the year-to-date financial figures and noted the increasei ins soft billing revenue. Hee expressed appreciation to Dwayne Paxton and staff for the efficiency ini the soft billing process. Other items included the utility tax, delinquént real estate taxes and ani increase ine electricity cost to the City. Mr. Bryant Atithis time, upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 4t to 0,t to add tot the agenda: (1)Approval ofJ June checks and (2) Closed Session pursuant tot the Virginia Freedom ofl Information. Act Sec. 2.2-3711 A. 1f for the purpose of discussion regarding Council appointed personnel and Sec. 2.2-3711 A.81 for consultation with legal counsel regarding  noted no major concerns at this time.  specific legal matters related to criminal allegations. APPROVAL OF. JUNE CHECKS the. June checks. Mr. Entsminger absent.  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 4 to Ot to approve REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Kim Byrd oft thel Redevelopment and Housing Authority, presented information regarding the Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the City ofCovington. She addressed Council and At thist time, Interim Police Chief Chris Smith, introduced Officer. Jesse Campbell and Officer Justin Fitzgerald, thei two new Police Officers for the City of Covington. He presented al brief background on each Officer. The Officers were given the Oath of Office by the City Clerk. Council and the citizens welcomed them and expressed appreciation for their service. Wanda Moore, representing HOPE, was present regarding the HOPE: Performance Contract. City Manager Goodman noted that this allows HOPE toj pursue funding sources forj proposed use oft the property. HOPE is working toward aj possible housing project. Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice) Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to approve thel HOPE Performance Contract. Motion carried 4t to0. Mr. Entsminger absent.  was prépared to answer questions and concerns.    7/9/2019 PG.2  7/9 Up Res Acr Ma Ent NE Mr. cIl Mr. up: the CLI Upc clos pur con Fol. stat Mr. No No  Discussion was held regarding the request by Allen Dressler, Director of Parks and Public Works, to apply fora a DCR Trail Grant opportunity. This grant would be approximately $150,000 with a match of $30,000 from the City. Mr. Goodman reported that the provide the matching $30,000 recommending approval for application oft this City could discussion, ai motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded Mr. Tucker, grant. to authorizel Following Dressler to move: forward with the DCRI Funding Grant application. Motion carried 4t to 0. Mr. Discussion was held regarding moving forward with the process for disposal of owned property at auction and to conduct public meetings tor receive input Nettleton property andt the old) Rivermont School building property. regarding Mr. Goodmanj steps fort this process. First would be aj public meeting for citizeni input and the old Rivermont School properties. This format would be: similar regarding to the VDOT Nettleton publici input. Possible dates: Monday, July 29, Tuesday, July 30 or Public Hearing regarding the sale ofCity owned properties would bel Wednesday, held at the July31*:. A: ofCouncil on Tuesday, August 13,2019. Mr. Goodman further explained the regular meeting commercialindustrial use oft the! Nettleton property, jobj potential and the need potential for commercial development. He also emphasized the importance ofl keeping the citizens for housing informed and andi involved: in the decisions regarding these properties. By consensus, Council approved Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council referred the TAP Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to Stephanie Clark to the Ninth District Development Financing Board. Upon ai motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to appoint Mayor Sibold and Vicel Mayor Crosier to the. Joint Services Committee. This committee includes Covington City Manager, County Administrator, two representatives of the Alleghany County Supervisors and Sheriff] Kevin) Hall. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,.aly23,2019at. Board 6:00 p.m. at the Alleghany County Governmental Complex. The purpose oft this committee: initiate discussions regarding: (1) Funding for Sheriff Law Enforcement and] Level of Service isto required by the City of Covington; (2) Regional Jail Funding; and (3) Reconciliation of Past Due  Entsminger absent.  Mr.  the City sale ofthe the presented meeting for  moving forward with this process. Persinger tot the Social Services Board. Board appointment to the regular meetingi in August.  appoint. Joyce  appoint  of  Billings for. Joint Services. REPORTOF1 THE CITYMANAGER  AT & EDI  1.D Discussion was heldi regarding the Christmas Holiday for the City the following, options was given to employees: (1) Keep the calendar employees. the same survey Tuesday, December 24" and' Wednesday, December 25"; (2). Add Thursday December 26"h closing additional dayi ifColumbus day worked); (3) Work Columbus Day. Results indicated taking that the' majority ofe employees were in favor ofa adding" Thursday, December 26"h and working Columbus 2.1 Requested Council add to the agenda, approval of Resolution R-19-48 authorizing the City Manager tos sign agreement regarding North Peak Tower Access Road subject to agreement of parties and approval by City Attorney. Upon a motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to Otoa add to the agenda, approval of Resolution R-19-48. by Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to Oto approve, ons secondi reading, Ordinance 0-19-05 regarding the Utilityl Deposit Program. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR.  A with  Day. This willl be on the. August agenda for Council decision.  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTION  Mr. Entsminger absent.  2    7/9/2019 PG.3  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 41 to Ot to approve Resolution R-19-481 regarding authorization oft the City Manager tos sign the North] Peak" Tower Access Road Agreement subject to agreement of parties and approval oft the City Attorney. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vicel Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr.  Entsminger absent. NEW) BUSINESS CITIZEN COMMENTS the Church. CLOSED SESSION  Mr. Hunter expressed concerns regarding grass situations that need addressed.  Mr. Bernie Moncrief expressed concerns regarding people walking their dogs and not cleaning up after them. This has become an ongoing problem inl his neighborhood and on the property of  Upon a motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to move into closed sessionj pursuant to the Virginia Freedom ofl Information Act Sec. 2.2-3711 A.1 for the purpose of discussion regarding Council appointed personnel and Sec. 2.2-3711 A.81 for consultation with legal counsel regarding specific matters related to criminal allegations. Following the closed session, Council reconvened and voted 41 to 0 to certify that only the items stated were discussed. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; and  Mr. Tucker, FOR. Mr. Entsminger absent. No action taken att this time.  No further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  LRiliS THOMAS H. SIBOLD,JR., MAYOR PRESIDENT OF1 THE CITY COUNCIL. AND, ASS SUCH, EX-OFFICIO OFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  MALR EDITHS. WOOD, CITY CLERK  3