MINUTES REGULAR MEETING EBRUARY11,2020 Virginia.  The régular meeting of the Council: for the City of Covington was held on' Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Halll located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Ther meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr.. Invocation was given by) Rev. Roll Call of Council showed all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vicel Mayor David S.Crosier, Councilman Claiborne "C.J."Entsminger, Jr., Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and  Richard Mansell followed byt the Pledge of Allegiance.  in first of For; sier,  Councilman S. Allan Tucker. City Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich  CORRECTION AND. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon a motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by! Mr. Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Work Session of. January 7,2020 and Regular Meeting of Att this time, ai motion was made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to add the following items to the agenda: (1) Presentation byl IVOLtd. Drone Company; (2) Agreement with the Alleghany Historical Society for acceptance of Industrial Revitalization Fund Grant; (3) Approval of Resolution R-20-02 regarding thel Revitalization Fund Grant in the amount of REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND. APPOINIMENIS Richard Mansell ofl IVOLtd.: a drone company, presented information regarding the drone projects. He noted the benefits oft thel Edgemont facility and the technology innovations thata are being developed. He also explained technology that is currently being used in development and the contacts with companies such as GE, XK Glow and] Local Motors. Mr. Mansell stated that the Edgemont facility has allowed growth for his business which has given him the capability to expand contracts and further his research and development. He noted that! he currently is training hisf first employee with the possibility of additional employees. He is working with a state funded 3D: Printing Grant to work witht the drone industry for testing ideas and other potential projects. Mr. Mansell is working withy youthi in the area to get them interested in technology with activities such as the Robotics Club at Alleghany High School. His most recent project is working on wireless power technology that wouldj provide power to drones without the need to replace batteries. He expressed his appreciation for the support oft the Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation and the localities. He stated that he is excited about the Following the presentation, Council and the citizens expressed appreciation for his company and  January 14, 2020.  $240,000. Motion carried 5t to 0.  future.  thep possibilities for the future. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER  1.Discussion was held regarding vehicles being parked on the sidewalk and the damage tot the curbs. Police Chief Smith presented information. regarding this issue. Attorney) Popovichi noted that any new ordinance changes to address this issue also required the manpower to enforce the ordinances. One factor to consider is personnel and the need to find al balance. 2. The City is currently working withl DEQ regarding the consent order.  3. Updated Council regarding the. Jeter Watson Center drainage issue andj playground equipment. Thes shelter, restroom facilities, grills, benches and parking area are being planned andl hope to  address late April/early May.    2/11/2020 PG.2  2/1 Pa Inc cei Dr fac Cc Nc  4. The City has submitted: a videot tot thel HGTV Show contest showing Main Street Dressler ast the narrator. The video was shown to Council andi the citizens.  with Allen'  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Upona ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t toOto approve, ons second reading, Ordinance 0-20-01 amending the City Code Administration regarding residency requirement ofCity officers and employees. Chapter2, Mayor Sibold, For; Vicel Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to 01 to Appropriation Resolution! R-20-03 regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant ini the amount approve $42,700. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Upona a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 51 to Ot to Appropriation Resolution! R-20-04 regarding State Seizure Fundsi in the amount of $805.80 approve Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, Discussion was. held concerning Appropriation Resolution! R-20-05 regarding VDOTI Lane Mileage. It was notedt that this ist the criteria for funding. Upon a motion by Vice Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5 to Ot to approve. Appropriation Resolution Mayor 20-05. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, R- Upon al motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5 to Ot to Appropriation Resolution R-20-061 regarding security cameras at City facilities in the amount approve of $10,000. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Attorney Popovich presented information regarding the Industrial Revitalization Grant for the Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded Mr. approve the agreement witht the Alleghany Historical Society for acceptance by oft the Industrial Tucker, to Revitalization Grant. Motion carried 5t to 0. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Upona a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t to Ot to Appropriation Resolution! R-20-02 regarding the Industrial Revitalization Grant in the amount approve of $240,000. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter,  For.  For; Mr. Tucker,  of Hunter, For;  Mr. Tucker, For.  For.  For; Mr. Tucker,  Tucker, For.  For; Mr.  Mr. Tucker, For. Alleghany Historical Society.  Hunter, For;  Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; Mr. Tucker, For.  Mr. Tucker, For. NEWI BUSINESS  For;  Vice Mayor Crosier inquired about the cost tot the City for thel March sth Primary. He noted Mayor Sibold inquired as to thej possibility of the City declaring the: food trailer that was undera grant for thel Farmer's Market as surplus ands sale. Hei noted that the Shriner's were: interestedi in' purchasingi it for their fund raising events. Following discussion, Council requested City Manager Onaitis looki into the sale oft this trailer and other equipment.  the cost would be for 5 precincts and the cost ofthe poll officials.  that  CITIZEN COMMENTS  Josh Haynes expressed concerns regarding the situation with trash at the. JRE facility. He suggested the possibility of fencing the area with a gate for entrance/exit.  2    2/11/2020 PG.3  dlen  Paull Linkenhoker expressed appreciation: for Council's support of the Discovery Center and the Industrial Revitalization Grant. Hei noted that $1.21 million has beeni invested for thet technology çenter andi museum. There is currently a $400,000 fund raising campaign inj progress. This facility will present history, technology education and economic: stimulus. Dr. Linkenhoker expressed his appreciation for all that Council is doingt to work with Olde Town No further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  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