MINUTES CALLED: MEETING MARCH: 20,2020 Virginia.  approve  A called meeting of the Council for the City of Covington was held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. int the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. with the following members present: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and  vorking ddto -3711 e. i 'stated 16, 1g with  Councilman S. Allan' Tucker. City Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich  Mayor Sibold requested that everyone observe aj moment ofs silence of respect for Councilman Claiborne "C.J."I Entsminger, Jr. who passed away onl Monday, March 16, 2020. Thej purpose oft the meeting was: (1) To consider approval of Emergency Declaration regarding the COVID-191 Pandemic; (2) Updatei regarding the COVID-19 Task Force; (3)Review and Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 4 to0 to approve thel Emergency Declaration due tot the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice City Manager Onaitis presentéd an update regarding the COVID-191 Task Force. Items noted included unified messages and media updates; support services; all water shut-offs suspended; free wi-fi access for citizens; City Hall has been closed for services as of Monday and employees willl be working: from home electronically on) Monday, March 23, 2020. Vice Mayor Crosier requested that Council receive this type ofu update/situation report each Friday. At this time, a motion was made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to addt the following tot the agenda: (1) Approval of Bylaws and (2) First Reading of Ordinance 0-20-03 regarding temporary changes associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic for aj period of61 months. City Manager Onaitis gavea al briefing regarding thel DEQ Consent Order. Shei informed Council of thep potential fine of $63,000 ifthe City is not in compliance with thel DEQ requirements of specific projects. Mayor Sibold expressed concerns: regarding the future costs to the Cityf for the required project. City Manager Onaitis explained that the City, witht the assistance of the City Attorney, have explained to the DEQ, the: financial situation thati is facingt the City at this time with limited resources. Following discussion, ai motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the DEQ Consent Order. Motion carried 4 to 0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. Following discussion, ai motion was made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the By-Laws as presented byt the City Attorney. Motion carried 41 to 0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Hunter, For, Mr. Tucker, For. Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve, on first reading, Ordinance 0-20-03 regardingt temporary changes associated with the COVID-19. Pandemic for ap period of6r months. Motion carried 41 to 0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Sibold expressed his appreciation to all City employees for their hard work and Mr. Hunter inquired about enforcement of the 10j person gatherings. rule and that it would not have tol be enforced byl law enforcement.  approval of] DEQ Consent Order.  Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  ),  Motion carried 41 to0.  Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For. dedication during this very difficult time.  Mayor Sibold responded that hel hoped thatt the citizens would abide by the 10 person gathering    3/20/20201 PG.2  MINL CALI APRI Acal at5:C Virgi Thei prese Cour City City The Cov Clai Ma: pro The Joe toy Ear ÇoJ far Th 1. m 2. 3. th A 4 tl 5  Vicel Mayor Crosieri noted that the: funeral service for Councilman C.J. Entsminger, Jr. would! be live-streamed at 11:00: a.m. Saturday, March21st. He expressed appreciation the City Manager City Manager Onaitis stated that any employees who may become ill from COVID 19 would No: further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  and Mr. Smals for their assistance. not lose salary or position.  Than K. Anbs THOMASI H. SIBOLD,JR., MAYOR  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, AND, ASS SUCH, EX-OFFICIOOFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  alhk EDITH S. WOOD, CITYCLERK  2