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Covington explores Community Crossings grant and ADA compliance plan; council debates a one‑way trial on Sunset
Summary
Mayor Crain introduced Ben Dispennett (HWC Engineering) to discuss pursuing a Community Crossings grant and the ADA compliance plan required for eligibility. Councilmember Randles proposed a one‑way trial on Sunset Drive; no decision was made and Randles will consult residents.
At the Oct. 7 meeting Mayor Crain introduced Ben Dispennett of HWC Engineering to discuss pursuing a Community Crossings grant and the need for an ADA compliance plan for Covington to be eligible for that funding.
Dispennett and Mayor Crain described the ADA plan as a prerequisite for the Community Crossings application; the transcript does not include a drafted plan or timeline. Councilmember Randles raised a separate but related street‑safety concern about stop signs at Sunset, Railroad and Ninth Street and suggested a trial making Sunset one‑way (exits only via Orchard Drive). Councilmember Copenhaver and Police Chief Foster asked questions about enforcement and resident impact. Randles said he will speak with residents in the affected area before any formal action; the council took no vote on the one‑way proposal.
The council also heard routine street‑department updates: the street crew began leaf‑vac operations and is coordinating a tractor rental to pull an additional leaf machine, and townwide hydrant flushing is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 4.
