MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry
D. Roseberry, Mayor; and Councilmembers: David Eady; Sarah Davis; Mike Ready,
Jim Windham, George Holt, and Jeff Wearing.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Matt Pepper, Assistant City Manager; Lauran Willis, City Clerk; Daryl Welch
with the Covington News; Teresa Welch, Melisa Hage, Art Vinson, James Waddey,
Anderson Wright, Peggy Madden, Allyson Epps, Mary Carter, Don Henderson, Hoyt
Oliver, and Robert Bayless.
Agenda
Honorary
Councilmember of the Month
Mayor Roseberry introduced Melissa Hage as Honorary Councilmember for June and
presented her with a proclamation as appreciation for her participation. (Attachment A)
Mayor’s
Announcements
Mayor Roseberry gave an update report from the Police
Department for the Month of June.
Review
Amendment to Code Section 40-536 – Livestock and Fowl
City Manager Matt Pepper said that The Planning Commission recommends
an amendment to Sec. 40-536. – Live Stock and Fowl to allow for the keeping of
up to six chickens in the RR, R-30, R-20, and R-15 residential zoning
districts. Per the amendment, the chickens must be contained within the
property at least 20 feet from all property lines. This item will be on the August work session
agenda for further discussion. (Attachment B)
E. Clark Street
Property Deed
City Manager Matt Pepper presented the warranty deeds for the E. Clark
Street property. The deed is for the two parcels that will be developed by the
Downtown Development Authority as part of the E. Clark Street project. Council will need to approve the deed by
resolution. This item will be on the
August 6th agenda. (Attachment C)
107 W. Clark Street Renovation
Project
The ad hoc Yarbrough House Renovation Committee presented an update on
the project. City Clerk Lauran Willis
said there were questions and discrepancies in the original quote from the
contractor, and the figures presented by the ad hoc committee at the July 2nd
meeting. Councilmember Jeff Wearing said
he is working with the Contractor to get a new quote and clarification
regarding the type of roofing material and the cost. This item will be placed on the August work
session agenda for further review.
Handicap Ramp
for Old Church
Mayor Roseberry
said there is a lot of information to be determined regarding the ramp and
requested it be postponed to the next meeting for further discussion.
Mosquito Spray
Councilmember
Windham requested that Council discuss the use of an environmentally-friendly
alternative to spray for mosquitos. Windham
presented literature on various types of chemicals and their effects on
insects, animals and humans. Windham suggested the city launch a campaign for
citizen’s awareness and ask them to empty any standing water around their
homes, especially old tires.
Council asked that City Manager Matt Pepper contact the county and state to see
what they are doing and to contact the Health Department to see what their
recommendations are. This item will be
moved to the August work session for further discussion. (Attachments D1 – D4)
A motion was made by Windham, seconded by
J. Wearing to adjourn at 6:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lauran Willis, CMC/FOA
City Clerk