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CITY OF COVINGTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

WORK SESSION @ 6:00 PM: Legion Field Events Contract/Agreement

COUNCIL MEETING @ 6:30 PM

Mayor Steve Horton, Mayor Pro-tem Fleeta Baggett, Council members: Susie Keck, Kenneth Morgan, Anthony Henderson, Charika Davis, and Don T. Floyd, Interim City Manager Tres Thomas, Assistant 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.

-Presentation of certificates to the graduating class of the Citizen’s Police  Academy.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

2. Discussion of the minutes from the Executive Session minutes held on September 28, 2022.

3. Discussion of the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held on October 17, 2022.

4. Discussion of the minutes from the Called Council meeting held on October 19, 2022.

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 PROVISIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 16.20.020 (ACCESSORY USES); TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

6. 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 16 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 16.12.040 (AMENDMENTS) OF CHAPTER 16.12 (PROCEDURES) THEREOF TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

NEW BUSINESS

7.  Discussion of changes to the agenda.

8. Public comments.

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9a.       Approval of application to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption only for:     

 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill: 5176 Hwy 278

Chili’s Grill and Bar: 14480 Paras Drive

El Charro Mexican Restaurant #1:  3165 Elm Street, NE

El Charro Mexican Restaurant #5: 9148 Dr. MLK JR. Ave

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza: 10176 Carlin Dr

The Social Goat Tavern: 1115 Church Street

Longhorn Steakhouse of Covington:  6112 Pavilion Way

Little Phillies South dba Tubby Tom’s: 9148 Hwy 278

9b. Approval of applications for a license to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption only for:

E-Z Covington Gas and Food Co: 10125 Alcovy Road

Hester Package Store: 5148 Washington Street

Ingles Markets # 439: 9176 Hwy 278 NE

Newton Package Shop: 9197 Hwy 278

Quiktrip # 821: 11124 Hwy 142

Quiktrip # 798: 3214 Hwy 278 NW

Walmart # 459: 300 Industrial Blvd, NE

 21 Package Store: 6147 Hwy 278 NW

9c. Approval of application for a license to sell alcoholic beverages for Beer and/or Wine Retail Amenity only for:

Southern Heartland Art Gallery: 1132 Monticello Street, SW

9d. Approval of application for a license to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises ancillary tasting and off-premises consumption only for:

Bread & Butter: 1124 Monticello Street

10. Discussion of joint funding with Newton County, City of Monroe, and Walton County for a Gang/Violent Crime Prosecutor .

11. Discussion of Highway 278 CID- Phase I.

12. Discussion of raising PCA (Power Cost Adjustment) rate from $0.012 to $0.016.

13. Discussion of bids to purchase (11) 37.5 KVA transformers for Ashton Estates and to replenish stock.

14. Discussion of bids for system-wide inspection of wood utility poles.

15. Discussion of Notice of Intent for GA EPD regarding Phase II MS4 NPDES permit to discharge ex post facto.

16. Discussion of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan for Covington Municipal Airport.

17. Discussion of Covington Municipal Airport CIP.

18. Discussion of bids to purchase two message boards and a radar display.

19. Discussion of Legion Field Events Contract/Agreement.

20. Discussion of National Safety Council Training Center Agreement for Defensive Driving Course ex post facto.

21. Discussion of re-nomination of Cham Stone to the Parking Authority.

22. Discussion of proposed 2023 City Council Meeting Calendar.

23. Comments from the City Manager.

24. Comments from the Mayor and Council.

25. Adjourn.