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CITY OF COVINGTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023

WORK SESSION: 5:45 PM

COUNCIL MEETING: 6:30 PM

Mayor Steve Horton, Mayor Pro-tem Anthony Henderson, Council members: Susie Keck, Kenneth Morgan, Fleeta Baggett, Charika Davis, and Don T. Floyd, City Manager Tres Thomas, Deputy City Manager John King, City Clerk Audra M. Gutierrez, Deputy Clerk Amanda Huggins, and City Attorney Frank Turner, Jr.

1. Call to order, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

2.Discussion of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on January 17, 2023.

3. Discussion of Procurement Policy.

4. Discussion of final reading of an ordinance for the City of Covington: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE COVINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ENACTED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001, AS AMENDED BY PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS, TO ALTER CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 16.28.050 (SIDEWALKS); TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

5.Discussion of final reading of an ordinance for the City of Covington: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE COVINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ENACTED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001, AS AMENDED BY PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS, TO ALTER CERTAIN PROVISION OF TITLE 13 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 13.08.360 (SECURITY LEASED LIGHTING SERVICE) OF CHAPTER 13.08 (ELECTRIC SYSTEM) THEREOF, TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

NEW BUSINESS

6. Discussion of changes to the agenda.

7. Public comments.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8a. Approval of application to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption only for:     

Penalties Bar & Grill: 10205 Access Rd, Ste A

9. Discussion of public hearing for future land use and zoning of 34.67 acres on Turner Lake Rd. to Town Center Residential (TCR) and allow a multi-family development over 5 acres.

10. Discussion of first reading of an ordinance for the City of Covington: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE COVINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ENACTED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001, AS AMENDED BY PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS, TO ALTER CERTAIN PROVISION OF TITLE 5 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 5.44.030 (LICENSE REQUIRED) OF CHAPTER 5.44 (MOBILE FOOD VENDORS) THERETO, TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

11. Discussion of City of Covington Comprehensive Plan approval and adoption.

12. Discussion of best bid for fiber consulting services.

13. Discussion of low bid for CPD roof replacement.

14. Discussion of renewal of Annual Consultant Services Agreements for the Engineering Department.

15. Discussion of low bid for the Alcovy Circle Water Main Replacement.

16. Discussion of best bid for Dinah Pace Water Main Replacement.

17. Discussion of Taxiway A2 Improvement Project and budget amendment.

18.Discussion of Intergovernmental Contract regarding the Management of the Drinking Water Projects to Support Increased Populations Award for the Regional Infrastructure Resiliency Initiative for Newton County, GA.

19. Discussion of bids and recommendations for the Eastside Sewer Improvements.

20. Discussion of NCWSA Service Delivery Strategy update and pending territory swap.

21. Discussion of best bid for the administration of the Watershed Protection Plan requested by the Water Reclamation Division.

22. Discussion of a resolution regarding Civility.

23. Comments from the City Manager.

24. Comments from the Mayor and Council.

25. Adjourn.