Covington City Council to Meet April 12, 2016   Covington City Council Meets Tuesday, April 12, 2016 A meeting of the Council for the City of Covington will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Virginia. A.     INVOCATION B.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C.     ROLL CALL D.     CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES      1.     Work Session      March 1, 2016           2.     Regular Meeting      March 8, 2016      E.     PUBLIC HEARING 1.     To hold a Public Hearing regarding tax exempt status for Safehomes., a non-profit organization (O-16-04)       F.     REQUESTS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 1.     Mr. Derrick Mays, Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Services, regarding Accreditation by Virginia Law Enforcement Commission 2.     Recognition of promotions of Police Officers 3.     Dwayne Paxton and Ryan Muterspaugh regarding an intergovernmental EMS presentation 4.     To consider approval of funding for Interstate “Attraction Sign” Contract for promotion of tourism 5.     To consider Virginia Power right of way easement for soccer field at Jackson River Sports Complex 6.     To consider change to the procurement policy 7.     To consider 2016 Personal Property Discount 8.     Presentation of Draft Budget for 2016/2017 9.     To consider an appointment to the TAP Board of Directors 10.     To consider an appointment to the Roanoke Valley/Alleghany Regional Commission      G.     REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER H.     ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1.     To consider second reading of Ordinance O-16-01 regarding rezoning request by Eddie Clemons to rezone 229 E. Chestnut St. from R-3 to C-3 to allow parking for customers and company owned vehicles waiting for repair 2.     To consider second reading of Ordinance O-16-02 regarding rezoning request by Gerald Franson to rezone 175 N. Maple Ave. from C-1 to C-2 for retail and a restaurant      3.     To consider second reading of Ordinance O-16-03 regarding tax exempt status           for Jackson River Enterprises, Inc., a non-profit organization 4.     To consider first reading of Ordinance O-16-04 regarding tax exempt status for Safehomes, a non-profit organization 5.     To consider Appropriation Resolution R-16-10 regarding changes for fixed personnel costs (Dept. 1201-city manager) in the amount of $24,630 6.     To consider Resolution R-16-11 regarding VRS Employer Contribution Alternate Rate Election I.     NEW BUSINESS J.     ADJOURNMENT

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