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Covington council adopts ordinance adding four-way stops at multiple intersections
Summary
On Aug. 19 the Covington Village Council adopted Ordinance 17-24 to convert several intersections to four-way stops, including newly listed locations on S. Harrison, and directed the police chief to place the additional signs; the council waived the three-reading rule and approved the ordinance by unanimous voice vote.
The Covington Village Council on Aug. 19 approved Ordinance 17-24 to change several intersections within the village to four-way stops, including three additional sign locations raised during the meeting. Councilmember Jesse Reynolds moved to waive the three-reading rule; Julie Blumenstock seconded and the motion carried with all ayes. Councilmember Derrick Canan then moved to adopt Ordinance 17-24; Amy Welborn seconded and the adoption passed with all ayes.
Ordinance 17-24 directs conversion of specified intersections to four-way stops and adds the following intersections to the sign placement list: South Harrison and East Spring; South Harrison and Thompson; North Grant and University. Police Chief Tim Cline was notified of the added locations and will oversee placement of the signs; the minutes do not specify an installation timeline.
The council's discussion did not record dissenting votes or abstentions; the minutes state the motions passed "all ayes." The ordinance number is recorded in the minutes as 17-24. The council did not record a public comment period on the ordinance during the meeting notes.
Next steps: the village will implement the signage changes under the direction of the police department. The minutes do not list a compliance or effective date for the ordinance beyond the adoption recorded on Aug. 19, 2024.
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