MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Covington, Virginia.  The regular meeting of the Council for the City ofCovington was held on' Tuesday, September 10,2 2019 at 6:30j p.m. in Council Chambers of City Halll located at 333 W. Locust Street, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. Thel Invocation was given by Roll Call ofCouncil showed all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor Crosier, Councilman Claiborne "C.J." Entsminger,r., Councilman Raymond C.) Hunter and Councilman  Rev. Doug' Williams followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  S. Allan' Tucker. City Manager: Krystal Onaitis City Attorney: Mark Popovich  CORRECTION. AND. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon ai motion by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Work Session of August 6, 2019: and Regular Meeting ofA August  13,2019.  MONTHLY. FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVAL OF CHECKS  David] Bryant, Director of Finance and) HR, presented an overview of revenue whichi included sofl-billing, real estate tax, meals tax, business licenses and other revenue: sources. He also gave an update regarding aj possible saving on a City bondi issuance. He is currently working witht the auditors ont this matter. Followingt the report, a motion was made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the monthly financial report and the August checks. Motion  carried 5t to0. PUBLIC HEARING  Al Public Hearing was held regarding Proposed Real Estate Taxl Rate Increase. This increase is due to the recent General Reassessment of Reall Estate. Cathy Kimberlin, Commissioner oft the Revenue, presented information: regarding the process for handling thisi increase realized by the General Reassessment. Thel Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments from the REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND. APPOINTMENTS Police ChiefChris Smith recognized Corporal Scott) Balser on his graduation from the Virginia Forensics Science. Academy. This was a nine week course and Chief Smith expressed appreciation to Corporal Balser and! his family for the dedication of time and effort to achieve Chief Smith also recognized Sergeant Heather Lane, Officer. Justinl Fitzgerald and Officer Harry Brown fort their quick response ina a lifesaving situation. They were commended for their dedication ande effort in achieving a positive outcome int thiss situation. Following discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the Community Services Board Annual Performance contract. Motion carried 5t to 0. 1.A press release has beeni issued regarding the incident att the Rivermont School. Ms. Onaitis 2. CSXI has given permission for the City to work on CSX property. CSX will provide a flagman and officer fort the City to cleart the storm drain and repairt the drain at' Walnut and Oak Street.  citizens present.  this level of Police work.  REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER noted the ongoing efforts for school safety.    9/10/2019 PG.2  M CI SI A 20 Ci TI pi Jr C T R  3. The Chrome Books arei in and training will be provided as Council wishes. 4.1 Requested a closed session be held onj personnel performance att the October works session, Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5t to Oto approve, ons second reading, Ordinance 0-19-09 regarding designation of"No Trucks":(I) Hickory Street and (2) E. Larch Street. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr." Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by! Mr. Hunter, Council voted 5t to Ot to approve Appropriation Resolution R-19-51 regarding a Police Department Granti in the amount ofs $2,329, Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For, Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; and! Mr, Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted 5 to0 to approve Appropriation Resolution] R-19-52 regarding Carryover Funds. Mayor Sibold, For; Vice Mayor Crosier, For; Mr. Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For; and] Mr.Tucker, For.  ORDINANCES AND: RESOLUTIONS  Entsminger, For; Mr. Hunter, For and Mr. Tucker, For.  Tucker, For.  NEWI BUSINESS There were no newi items att this time.  Noi further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.  Thon ALbNS THOMAS H. SIBOLD, JR., MAYOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND, AS SUCH, EX-OFFICIO OFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  EBinl EDITHS. WOOD, CITY CLERK  2