MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE9,2020 Virginia.  6/91 2.T 3,C way guic Gor the con Sati agi and hel exp Dis pro Ma due the NE Up Mr Up Mr Up Mi Di Ur M: OI UI Aj an Ht Uj Aj $1 Ti Uj A: an H N A £  Ther regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, June 9,2 2020 at 6:30p.m. int the Council Çhambers of City Hall located at 333 W.Locust Street, Covington, Thei meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. The Invocation was given! by Roll Call of Council showed all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Edmond. J. "Eddie. Joe" Entsminger, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter  Rev.) Petel Moore followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  and Councilman S. Allan' Tucker. Cityl Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich APPROVAL OF AGENDA agenda.  Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the At this time, ai motion was madel by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to addt tot the agenda, an amendment to the budget ini the amount of $857 for thel Roanoke Workforce Development Program. These funds had been cut byt the State budget. This was approvedby  Council. CITIZEN COMMENTS  Jay Woodson, former member of Council, expressed the need for the City facilities to reopen for the area youth. He understands the need for safety issues, but noted that Covington is not impacted by the COVID virus like Richmond or Fairfax. He asked that Council think aboutt the children and the need to reopen facilities and recreation areas: for them. He requested that the parks and pool open immediately. Mr. Woodson also reminded everyone of the revenue generated by thej parks for sports events. He urged Council to be more aggressive to1 reopen the Norma Curtain stated that she agreed with Mr. Woodson. She noted that the children need the  economy.  parks and pool to: reopen now. They need tol be outdoors. CORRECTION. AND. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the Called Meeting May 19,2020; Recessed Called Meeting May 26, 2020 and) Recessed Called  following minutes as Meeting May 28, 2020. PUBLICHEARINGS  presented: Called) Meeting May 5,2 2020; Regular Meeting May 12, 2020;  AI Public Hearing was held regarding the proposed.FY 2020/2021 Budget. There were no comments heard from the citizens. Thel Public Hearing was closed. Al Public Hearing was held regarding an amendment to allow receipt of] Federal CARES Coronavirus Reliefl Fundsi in the City Operating Budget for FY: 2019/2022. There were no  comments  heard from the citizens. The Public Hearing was closed.  REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER  1.F Referred to the Budget Letter given to Council and the changes made at the work session. She noted revenue projections and that there would be no tax increases ori increases ini fees int this budget. Items related tot the budget included the DEQ Compliance Order; School Budget; VDOT Lanel Miles reimbursement increase; Storm) Emergency Fund and a 2.5% Cost ofI Living Adjustment for employees. Reports will be presented throughout the year oni revenues and  expenditures.    6/9/2020 PG.2  2. The City reopening plani is based on other localities format.  June 9,2 2020 Covington, as given by layor David C.Hunter  3.C City Attorney Popovich explained that the City staffis working to find the best and safest ways to opent the parks and recreation in the City. Hei is working with other attorneys to develop guidelines for safety and to address liabilities. He noted thatt there are contradictions in the Governor's. Executive Order #65 and that information has been very confusing and difficult for the decision making process regarding reopening. Discussion was held regarding outdoor concerts, the City pool and other venues. It was noted thatt the Farmer's) Market is reopening on Saturday andt the playground andt tennis courts will be reopening on Wednesday. Ini response to ac question regarding the City's liability, Attorney. Popovich explained the City 's responsibility and the need for reminders to educate thej public on safety and risks. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the current guidelines for sports and businesses reopening. Concerns were also expressed regarding reopening the YMCA Daycare facility as parents need this assistance. Discussion was held regarding ways to assist businesses with grant opportunities and loan Mayor Sibold expressed concerns: regarding the serious cat problem in certain areas of the City duet to overpopulation. Discussion was heldi regarding the current arangementagreement with  approve the Daddt tot the irce oved by  programs that may become available.  the animal shelter and working with other localities on this problem.  NEW BUSINESS  Upon al motion by) Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Entsminger, Council voted to reappoint Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to reappoint Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Entsminger, Council voted to reappoint Mrs. Tammy Scruggs-Duncan to the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Board of Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to appoint City Manager Krystal Onaitis tot the Roanoke Valley/Alleghany. Regional Commission.  Mr. Tom Long tot the Alleghany Regional Library Board. Mrs. Tamala Preston To the Covington City School Board.  oreopen for snot about the that the nue reopen the need the  Directors.  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  prove the 12,2020; Called  Upon aj motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Ot to approve Appropriation! Resolution R-20-17r regarding State Seizure Funds for the Policel Dept. in the amount ofs $1,450.50. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to 0 to approve Appropriation Resolution! R-20-18 regarding Donation for "Shop with a Cop" in the amount of $150. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted 51 to 01 to approve Appropriation: Resolution. R-20-19 regarding the CARES Coronavirus Relief Funds int the amount of$483,169. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. No further business to come before Council, the: meeting was adjourned.  Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  eno ES 'eno  Tucker, For.  Hunter, For; Mr." Tucker, For. AMRLA EDITHS. WOOD, CITY CLERK  ssion. She int this get; VDOT g and   THOMASH. SIBOLD,JR.,M MAYOR  2