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Cov. City Council Work Session Set July 7, 2026

 
Covington City Council will hold a work session on TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 West Locust Street, Covington, Virginia.

• CALL TO ORDER & ATTENDANCE

• APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Portion of meeting used to add or make changes.)

• CITIZEN COMMENTS

• ITEMS FOR REGULAR SESSION AGENDA - TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026

• ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:     

There are no ordinances to consider at this time.

There are no resolutions to consider at this time.

• APPOINTMENTS:

- To consider and reappoint Tammy Scruggs Duncan to the Alleghany Economic Development Corporation. Partial Term expired on June 30, 2026.

- To consider and reappoint Lee Roe to the Alleghany Economic Development Corporation. Partial Term expired on June 30, 2026.

- To consider and reappoint Kim H. Jefferson to the Alleghany County Department of Social Services Board: Partial Term expires on July 31, 2026.

• CONSENT AGENDA (Corrections and Approval of Meeting Minutes):

June 02, 2026: 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget Public Hearing – Meeting Minutes.

June 02, 2026: Work Session - Meeting Minutes.     

June 09, 2026: Public Hearing with Planning Commission – Rivermont School Property Lot Consolidation – Meeting Minutes.

June 09, 2026: Regular Session – Meeting Minutes.

Additional items may be added to the August 11, 2026 meeting agenda at a later date, with notice provided.

• NOTICE: AUGUST 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CANCELED

The August 4, 2026 City Council Work Session is canceled due to the National Night Out event hosted by the City of Covington Police Department, Fire/EMS, and first responders.

• ITEMS FOR REGULAR SESSION AGENDA - TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

• APPOINTMENTS:

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026.

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the Alleghany Economic Development Corporation: To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026.

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the Chief of Elected Officials (CLEO): To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026.

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the League of Older Americans (LOA): To fill the unexpired term of Mayor Hunter that expires on 12/13/2026.

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for The Recovery Court Advisory Board: To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the Roanoke Regional Partnership: To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026 – Must be assigned to the Mayor or Vice Mayor

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the Roanoke Valley – Alleghany Regional Commission: To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026 – Must be assigned to the Mayor or Vice Mayor.

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the Alleghany Highlands TAP Board: To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026.

- To consider a City of Covington Council representative for the Roanoke Regional TAP Board: To fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Fred Forbes that expires on 12/13/2026.

• REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

• OLD BUSINESS      

• NEW BUSINESS

• ADJOURNMENT
 
 
 

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