MINUTES CALLED: MEETING MARCH 14,2019 Moor, Virginia.  A called meeting oft the Council for the City ofCovington was held on' Thursday, March 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board) Room of the Alleghany County Government Complex in Low 14, Thei meeting was called to order by Alleghany County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Cletus Nicely with the following members present: Vice Chairman Nicely, Mr. James Griffith, Mrs.. Joan Vannorsdall andl Ms. Shannon Cox. County Administrator John Lanford was also The Council for the City of Covington was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. the following members present: Mayor Sibold, Vicel Mayor David S. Crosier, Councilman with Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman S. Allan' Tucker. Councilman C.J. Entsminger was Thej purpose of the meeting was tol hold a joint meeting between the Alleghany County Board of Supervisors and the Covington City Council for presentation of budget requests andi information. Debra Byer, Clerk oft the Circuit Court, presented ai request for an additional full-time Shei noted the work load oft this office hasi increased and the current staffy provides additional employee. Lisal Hicks, Librarian oft the Alleghany Regional Library, expressed appreciation for the oft the governing bodies which allowed the Library to have aj new roof. She also requested support funding for additional stafft to assist with the many programs offered. Ms. Hicks noted that there isar minimum level of employees determined byt the State of Virginia. Shei included her funding Ingrid) Barber, Executive Director of the Community Services Board, provided information and a briefu update on services and funding. Sher noted a 10%i increase in services offered and an Ed Stein, Commonwealth Attorney, expressed appreciation: for all thes support the localities have provided over the years. He also expressed appreciation of thei implementation of the mental health services being provided to citizens oft the area. Hel had ar request for aj part-time and full- time employee. Mr. Stein) has been appointed as aj judge for the 251hJ Judicial District Court. He introduced Ann Gardiner asl his successor as Commonwealth. Attorney. Major Terry Cronk, Administrator oft the Alleghany Regional Jail, presented information regarding thei increase inj population at the. Jail which also creates increased costs. When the population exceeds what is allowable, individuals must be transported and housed at another facility at ac cost ofs $30 per day. Hei noted that the cost of operation of the. Jail and the care oft the individuals, including medical, meals, library, etc. is alsoi increasing. He: requested as 9.3% increasei in budget to cover the increase in costs. Major Cronk advised that therei is ai need Spokesman: for the Sherif's Department, made ai request for $20,000 in supplies ande Dawn Riddle, Administrator of the Social Services Department, noted needs for the Department including vehicles. She also addressed the cost ofs services provided to children whichl has Noi further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  present.  delayed. Interim City Manager Clay Goodman was also present.  services tot the citizen such as passports..  request for the 2019/2020 FYI Budget. explanation. regarding her funding request.  long term solution toj provide additional spacei in the jail. and $5,000 for mileage, training, etc. increaseds significantly.  fora equipment  A THOMAS H. SIBOLD,J,MAYOR  RALD EDITHS.V WOOD, CITYCLERK  1