The Shadow
Mayor Sibold brought The Covington City Council meeting to order promptly, as scheduled at 6:30PM on Tuesday July 9th.
The crowd on hand numbered in the low to mid-teens. Though the number was small, it was easy to discern that everyone in attendance was proud of their city and cared deeply about what happened in local government. Special guest, Pastor Doug Williams was on hand and lead everyone in prayer.
One change was made to the agenda before it could be approved. R- 24-19 was a resolution allowing the city to accept $5,348.92 in recovery from the ongoing Opioid related claims against Kroger. With this change representatives were comfortable with and approved the evenings agenda.
Mayor Sibold asked repeatedly if anyone wanted to speak because no one had signed up.
Once satisfied that there were no complaints or comments, City Manager Allen Dressler gave his report. He started by giving recognition and thanks to both Lisa Worley and Becky Nuckols. Becky for the great work she’s doing in the city manager’s office and Lisa for the incredible job she’s done with Parks and Recreation.
Manager Dressler then brought attention to the great job the police department did while managing traffic and the public during the city’s fourth
of July celebration. He mentioned that Covington’s first night out is coming up August 6th and the annual street scene event will be held on August the
10th .
Mr. Dressler took time to call attention to the excellent work Alleghany County and other localities continue to give “The Wall That Heals” project. He stressed how important the work being done is and thanked everyone who gives and participates. It’s Opening day will be Thursday October 3rd and it will run through October 6th.
The Manager then called attention to Mr. Robert Shiflett who has just recently retired after spending many years doing great work with the city, at both the wastewater treatment plant and on the cemetery crew. He stated, “a person doesn’t really know weed eating until they work at the cemetery”.
Allen then assured everyone that the Lexington Avenue sewer project should be closing out on Friday, besides doing finishing work like patching and fixing sidewalks. He assured council members that the project has gone well and will help many in the community. He closed by bringing attention to the fact that there’s a lot of good things happening in the community, and everyone should be proud.
The council approved two resolutions, both unanimously. The first was to allow Covington to participate in a lawsuit against Kroger over opioid
related claims and the other allowed the city to accept $5,348.93 from the ongoing opioid claims issue.
The only unfinished business to discuss was the appointment of someone to fill Tammy Duncan’s place on the Mountain Gateway Community College Board which expired on June 30, 2024. Mr. Jerry Morgan was nominated and approved for the position.
Mayor Sibold, upon being assured that there was no further questions lor comments adjourned the meeting around 7:00 p.m.
