MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12,2019 Covington, Virginia.  19 at  The regular meeting oft the Council for the City of Covington was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. int the Council Chambers ofCity Halll located at3 333 W. Locust Street, Thei meeting was called to order byl Mayor Thomas H. Sibold, Jr. The Invocation was given by Roll Call of Council showed all members present as follows: Mayor Sibold, Vice Mayor David S.C Crosier, Councilman C.J. Entsminger, Jr., Councilman Raymond C. Hunter and Councilman  Rev. Stevel Noel followed. by the Pledge of Allegiance.  (an  S. Allan Tucker. Interim City Manager: Clay Goodman City Attorey: Mark Popovich CORRECTION. AND. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Upon a motion by. Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted to approve the following minutes as presented: Work Session of] February 5, 2019; Called Meeting ofF February 5,2019; Regular Meeting of] February 12, 2019; Called.Meeting of] February-19,2 2019; and  Called Meeting of February 26, 2019. MONTHLYFNANCIAL REPORT  David Bryant, Director of] Finance and) HR, gave aj power point presentation: regarding thel FY 2019/20201 Budget. Thep presentation included an overview of revenues, expenditures, ongoing projects, and future projectslequipment that needt tol be planned: for financially. Mr. Bryant also noted the slow decline ini machinery and tools tax. Following the report, a motion was madel by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to approve the monthly financial report, Interim City Manager Goodman reminded Council oft the budget work session on Tuesday, March 26, 20191 to receive feedback from Council and. meet with department heads. REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND. APPOINTMENTS Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to add to the agenda, an appointment tot the Western Virginia EMS Council. Discussion was held regarding thel HOPEI Performance. Agreement. Eric Tyree, Director of Development Services, presented information regarding this proposal. Thej properties on Alleghany. Ave. arei in need of repair andl by working with the HOPE project, the whole community benefits. Work on this project has been ongoing for about 25 years. Interim City Manager Goodman has spoken with Mrs. Wanda Moore regarding this] project. Mrs. Moore addressed Council ands shared that this project had been! her Father's project to get the community together. She expressed. appreciation to the Parks and) Recreation Department for their assistance int the community. Mrs. Moore réquested Council approve the agreement and provide $30,0001 for demolition oft the structure. Ity was noted that if Council approves this agreement, demolition would be contingent upon available fundingi ini the budget July 1,2019. Following discussion, aj motion was made byl Mr.Hunter, seconded by Mr.Tucker, to approve the HOPE] Performance Agreement contingent upon funding being: available. Motion carried 5to0 0. Mr. Goodman noted that ifnothing was done ont this property in 5 years, it would revert toi the Eric Tyree, Director of] Development Services, presented information regarding thel Lease Agreement withl IVOI Ltd. int the Drone Center. Thisi isa company thati isi interested in development. Following discussion, a motion was made by Vicel Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the Lease. Agreement with] IVOI Ltd.i int the Drone Center. Motion carried  City.  5to0.  1,    3/12/2019 PG.2  3/: M in re C R a) lC  Upona a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted tor reappoint Mr. Howard (Gene) Wood, Jr. tot the Industrial Development Authority for another 4-year term. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Hunter, Council voted to reappoint Ms. Lindal McAllister andI Mrs. Marie Fitzpatrick tot the Redevelopment and Housing Board for Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to appoint  another 4-year term.  Dwain! Paxton to the Western Virginia EMS Council. REPORT OF1 THE CITY MANAGER  Mr. Goodman had noi formal report at thist time asl hel has been working on many issues for the  City.  ORDINANCES ANDI RESOLUTIONS  Upon ai motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted 5 toOto approve, on second reading, Ordinance 0-19-01 regarding name change for the Industrial Development Authority. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council votèd 5t to Oto approve, oni first reading, Ordinance 0-19-02 regarding thei rezoning of1 1351 N. Alleghany Ave. and 00000 N. Alleghany. Ave. from R-3 toC-1. Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Upon ar motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr. Tucker, Council voted to allow one (I) roll call vote to approve Appropriation Resolutions R-19-161 through R-19-28. Upon a motion by Vice Mayor Crosier, seconded by Mr." Tucker, Council voted 5t to 0t to approve  Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR.  Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Hunter, FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR.  the following Appropriation Resolutions:  R-19-16r regarding Game Time Granti int the amount of $7,120.15 R-19-17r regarding Schools int the amount of$45,911 R-19-18 regarding EMS Training/Volunteers int the amount ofs $3,500 R-19-19regarding! Maple Ave. Streetscape. Project Phase III in the amount of$35,181 R-19-20 regarding Personnel Cost/Cityl Manager's Office int the amount of$57,255.69 R-19-21 regarding Legal Services in the amount of$40,000 R-19-22 regarding Public Wotks/SretSidewalkyPaving/Pqupment $30,998.25 R-19-23 regarding Parks andl Recreation weather related personneloperational -$53,526 R-19-24 regarding Cedar Hill Cemetery weather related peromailepmtiomi-si0no R-19-25 regarding Contingencies int the amount of$16,507.91 R-19-26 regarding Refuse Collection/Personnel/Leachate Hauling- -$10,565 R-19-27 regarding Refuse Disposal in the amount of $37,951.25 R-19-28 regarding Wastewater Collection/Clearing roads/3 pump stations $12,759.01 VOTE: Mayor Sibold, FOR; Vice Mayor Crosier, FOR; Mr. Entsminger, FOR; Mr. Hunter,  FOR; Mr. Tucker, FOR. NEWI BUSINESS  Mr. Hunter: (1). Expressed concernsi regarding the situation with cats at al house on Cherry Stréet; (2)I Inquired about work being done on alley way and holes that need addressed; (3) Expressed concerns: regarding safety issue atl Maple and Oak Streets. Mr. Goodman responded thatt this Vicel Mayor Crosier: (I) Expressed concerns regarding VDOT signs addressing the detour for the work being done ont the bluffp project; (2)) Drain on Greenway needs cleaned; (3) Noted a large  matter would be discussed: at the work session on April 2md.  pot holei int the loti near the Library.  2    3/12/2019 PG.3  nt! Mr. 1. ntl Ms  Mayor Sibold: (I)) Inquired about the RADARI Bus' Transportation system not pickingu up individuals on. Jackson Street due tot the road closure. Hei noted that there are ar number of  residents that needt transportation int this area, CITIZEN COMMENTS  Rev. Alfred Dearing thanked Council: for their assistance with the HOPE Agreement.) He appreciated thes sincerity of the decision and thanked all of Council: for their support. Josh Haynes: (I)) Expressed appreciation tol Public Works; (2)) Inquired about equalizing the speed limit on Carpenter Drivet to 35mph. Vice Mayor Crosier expressed concerns regarding any change to the: speed limit as there are currently safety issues with speeding int this area. Resident also expressed concerns that increasing the speed limit ini the Carpenter. Drive area was Noi further business to come before Council, the meeting was recessed until Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.: fora aj joint meeting witht the Alleghany Board of Supervisors to be helda at the  he  not wise duet tos safety issues. Alleghany Government Complex.  'OR; 'e. DR; (1) ove  AMRS THOMAS H. SIBOLD,JR., MAYOR PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. AND, ASSUCH, EX-OFFICIO OFFICER OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON,  VIRGINIA  ATTEST:  hhhhl EDITHS. WOOD, CITYCLERK-  3