MINUTES REGULAR. MEETING AUGUST11,2020 Covington, Virginia.  Ther regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. ini the Council Chambers of City Halll located at 333 W. Locust Street, The meeting was calledt to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. with all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vicel Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Edmond J. "Eddie. Joe" Entsminger, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman S. Allan Tucker, A moment ofs silence was observed: followed byt the Pledge of Allegiance.  City Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Markl Popovich  Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the agenda as amended with the following additions: (1)) Resolution R-20-27 regarding Support of the SROI Program in schools; (2)) Resolution R-20-28 regarding CARES: funding int the amount of $413,648.21;and (3)) Resolution R-20-29: regarding thel Proposed Issuance ofl Bonds in the  amount of$3,000,000. CITIZEN COMMENTS  There were: no comments from the citizens att this time. CORRECTION. AND. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted tos approve the following minutes as presented: Called Meeting ofJ July 7,20205 5:30 p.m.; Called Meeting of July" 7,2020 at 6:30 p.m.; Work Session of July 7,2 2020; Regular Meeting of July 14, 2020 and  Called Meeting of July21,2020. PUBLICI HEARING  Al Public Hearing was held regarding the proposed Issuance ofl Bondsi in the maximum amount of $3,000,000. There were no comments from the citizens. The Public Hearing was closed. These funds are necessary for the emergency road repairs in specific areas of the City due to the  recent heavy rain events. APPOINTMENTS  Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Entsminger, Council voted to reappoint  Lance Carson tot the Redevelopment andl Housing Authority. Steve Steele of CHA Engineering was unable to attend as scheduled.  PRESENTATIONS  At thist time, David) Rose of Davenport Associates, presented information regarding the issuance ofbonds for the emergency road repair worki int the City due to recent rain events. Hei notedt that there had beent three bids from banks: BB&T, Highlands Community) Bank and Premier Bank. Thel best and final bid to be presented next week for decision.. An aliowance is made for the bid process of bonds when emergency: situations occur. City Attorney Popovich gave an explanation regarding thei resolution tol be adopted by Council to assist the process moving forward quickly. It was stated that this action is for interim financing andt therei isaj possibility of grant assistance. A decision can ber madel later for permanent financing after any available assistance is recognized. By using this process, it allows the City more flexibility for financing.  REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER  1. Presented an update regarding the EDC progress in development and marketing ofs sites. Ms. Onaitis noted the efforts regarding a consultant on site development and marketing.    8/11/2020 PG.2  2.1 Presented an update regarding the Department ofLabor's new requirements for employees. The CARES allocation may be used for automatic doors, improvements toi restrooms and other issues related to COVID 19. Other areas impacted: include the Court House, Library and 3.1 Presented information regarding the Downtown Planning Grant for Main Street. There are twelve members on the planning team. Items noted included promotion ofs sites such ast the Kroger Building and Gordman's. Diversified! housing andi rental units were discussed for three 4. Updated Council regarding the emergency road repair projects and thej possibility ofs some  Chamber of Commerce and' Tourism.  school buildings. savings on the projects. ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Upon a motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 toOto approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-20-02 regarding an Omnibus Ordinance Amending and] Reenacting Certain Sections of Chapter 6, Animals, of the Code oft the City of Covington. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, Upon amotion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted: 5t to Ot to approve Appropriation Resolution R-20-24 regarding BB&T Bank Franchise Tax Refund in the amount of$37,731. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. This refund was due to ane error at the state level and thel Bank didi not Upon al motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Oto approve Resolution R-20-25 ins support of VDOT Smart Scale Application for (1) East Madison Ave. and (2) Pedestrian Bridge at] Jackson River Sports Complex. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr." Tucker, For. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted: 51 to Ot to approve Appropriation Resolution) R-20-261 regarding EMSI Medical Equipment Grant int the amount of $70,562 (Carryover funds 50/501 match). Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Upon aj motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Entsminger, Council voted 51 to Oto approve Resolution R-20-27i in Support oft the SROI Program. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. This action was taken as the Virginia General Assembly is considering cutting the SROI Program for schools. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Entsminger, Council voted 5t toOto approve Appropriation Resolution R-20-28 regarding CARES Funding carryover dollars int the amount of $413,648.21. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Upon al motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5 to 01 to approve Resolution R-20-29: regarding the Issuance of General Obligation Bondi in an Aggregate. Amount not to exceed $3,000,000: as presented, withl lender to be chosen by City Manager andi interest ratel lesst than 1.6%. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr.  For.  charge interest tot thel localities.  Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. NEWI BUSINESS  City Attorney Popovich presentedi information: regarding vacation of certain paper streets and alleys int the Edgemont Subdivision owned by the City and operated as the. Jackson! River Sports Complex. The City owns allj parcels thati make up the Sports Complex and therefore, one (1) deed is needed for the State tos see for any grant applications made by the City related tot the Sports Complex. Following discussion, ar motion was madel by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by  2    8/11/2020: PG.3  Mr. Tucker, to vacate certains streets and alleysi in thel Edgemont Subdivision now, known ast the Jackson River Sports Complex and to authorize the City Attorney to execute document of vacation. Motion carried 5t to0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger,  For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr." Tucker. For.  No: further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  THOMAS H. SIBOLD,JR., MAYOR /  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIO OFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  ALR EDITHS S. WOOD, CITY CLERK  3