Newport public meetings in 2021

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board of Commissioners approved a series of orders authorizing bonds and incentives for development projects, including up to $130 million in tax increment revenue bonds for the CPX Newport Commercial Development project and up to $18.5 million for the Ovation Music Hotel. The board also approved two fire department promotions, a new firefighter appointment, an opioid settlement participation agreement, and a tree maintenance contract. All votes were 3-0, with two commissioners absent.

• Approved up to $130M TIF revenue bonds for CPX Newport project (3-0)
• Approved up to $18.5M revenue bonds for Ovation Music Hotel (3-0)
• Approved IRB agreement with Newport Eleven LLC for residential business district (3-0)
• Approved occupational license fee credit for ADT LLC (3-0)
• Approved JDIP agreement with New Riff Distilling (3-0)
• Approved tree maintenance contract with Madison Tree Care (3-0)
• Approved parking kiosk software/equipment bid from IPS Group (3-0)
• Approved opioid settlement participation (3-0)

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt the 2020 NewportFORWARD updated goals and objectives as part of the city's comprehensive plan. The board also approved an emergency action plan for the Waterworks Road dam drainage project and amended a city ordinance on photographing and recording items recovered under LEADS online reporting requirements. All three items passed unanimously.

• Adopted Order R-2021-101, adopting the 2020 NewportFORWARD updated goals and objectives as part of the city's comprehensive plan (5-0).
• Approved Order R-2021-102, accepting the Emergency Action Plan for the Newport Drainage Improvements Project-Waterworks Road Dam (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-020, amending Section 116B.03 of the code regarding photographing and recording of items recovered under LEADS online reporting requirements (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:50 PM (5-0).

_Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Board of Commissioners approved several personnel actions, including appointing a new police officer and promoting three officers. They also approved a consent agenda granting five property assessment moratoriums, an ordinance closing an unnamed alley, and orders authorizing $8.14M in bond refunding for South Beach #1 LLC, donating surplus property to Dayton, and contracting with Custom Design Benefits for employee insurance. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the OKI reappointment.

• Appointed Douglas Patton as Police Officer Grade III (5-0)
• Promoted Daniel Delaney to Lieutenant (5-0)
• Promoted Adam Moeves to Sergeant (5-0)
• Promoted Anthony Treller to Sergeant (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda granting 5 property assessment moratoriums (5-0)
• Closed and vacated part of unnamed alley (5-0)
• Authorized $8.14M taxable industrial building revenue refunding bonds for South Beach #1 LLC (5-0)
• Reappointed Commissioner Fennell to OKI, appointed Larisa Sims as alternate (4-0, Fennell abstained)

_Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a cost-sharing agreement with Ft. Thomas for resurfacing Waterworks Road, with Newport's share estimated at $215,000. The board also approved several personnel actions, including a promotion and new hires in the fire department, and passed ordinances on outdoor dining, fire/EMS personnel, alcohol establishment employee registration, and fire chief qualifications. An ordinance on outdoor dining was tabled for further work.

• Approved R-2021-085 promoting Lt. John F. Shields to Battalion Chief (5-0)
• Approved R-2021-083 appointing Timothy Bailey as Fire/Medic Grade 1 (5-0)
• Approved R-2021-084 appointing Peter Westhoff as Fire/Medic Grade 1 (5-0)
• Approved R-2021-082 appointing Lauren O'Brien as Executive Assistant to City Manager (5-0)
• Tabled O-2021-015 on outdoor dining and seating (5-0)
• Approved O-2021-016 amending fire/EMT personnel positions (5-0)
• Approved O-2021-017 on alcohol establishment employee registration (5-0)
• Approved R-2021-086 for Waterworks Road resurfacing cost-share with Ft. Thomas (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

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The Newport Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020-2021 property tax levy at a rate lower than 2019, and approved amendments to the zoning ordinance and to the code section on appeals of notices and orders. The board also appointed Brett Lockman as a police patrol officer and Matthew Garrett as a firefighter/medic, both effective October 5, 2020. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved appointment of Brett Lockman as Patrol Officer Grade I, Newport Police Department (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Matthew Garrett as Firefighter/Medic Grade 0, Newport Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2020 regular and September 17, 2020 special meetings (5-0)
• Approved O-2020-014, levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2020-2021 at a rate lower than 2019 (5-0)
• Approved O-2020-015, amending the official zoning ordinance (5-0)
• Approved O-2020-016, amending Section 150.22 on appeals of notices and orders (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2021-2022 property tax levy, which includes a four percent revenue increase as adopted in the budget. The board also extended a development moratorium on properties in the I-2 and transition zones bounded by Sixth Street, the Licking River, Lowell Street, and Ninth Street. Additionally, Thomas Faust was appointed as a full-time staff accountant in the Finance Department.

• Approved appointment of Thomas Faust as full-time staff accountant (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 property tax levy ordinance O-2021-014 (5-0)
• Extended development moratorium in I-2 and transition zones (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 PM (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two orders. Order R-2021-052 authorizes a memorandum of agreement with CPX Newport Commercial Development, LLC for a mixed-use commercial and residential project in the downtown business district, including the future issuance of industrial building revenue bonds. Order R-2021-053 authorizes the city manager to enter into a contract with Local 45, I.A.F.F. (Newport Professional Firefighters Union) setting pay, hours, and working conditions. Both motions passed 4-0.

• Approved Order R-2021-052 authorizing agreement with CPX Newport for mixed-use project (4-0)
• Approved Order R-2021-053 authorizing firefighter union contract with Local 45 (4-0)

_Board of Commissioners

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The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three personnel orders: appointing Christopher Moermond as a police officer, and promoting Austin Rosenbaum and Phillip Wagner to Engineer/Medic in the Fire Department. They also approved an ordinance designating the Fire/EMS Department as the city's advanced life support provider, and approved amendments to the Police Department policy manual. All votes were 5-0.

• Appointed Christopher Moermond as Police Officer Grade III (5-0)
• Promoted Austin Rosenbaum to Engineer/Medic Grade 0 (5-0)
• Promoted Phillip Wagner to Engineer/Medic Grade 0 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2021-013 designating Fire/EMS as ALS provider (5-0)
• Approved Police Department policy manual amendments (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 19 and July 20 meetings (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items listed for discussion or decision.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two appointments to the Code Board and Board of Adjustments, a flood damage protection ordinance, and an ordinance amending the City Manager's office. They also approved a CDBG-CV utility relief program application and an ordinance designating the Fire/EMS Department as the city's advanced life support provider. For the 2020 Newport Homeownership Development Project, the board approved seven orders, including a development agreement, cost overrun funding, and procurement standards, with Mayor Guidugli recused from all related votes.

• Approved appointments of Raymond Butts, Mark Marron, and Mike Radwanski to the Code Board (R-2021-046).
• Approved appointments of Tim Curl and Jan Knepshield, and reappointment of Susan Whitehead to the Board of Adjustments (R-2021-047).
• Approved ordinance repealing and re-enacting Section 9.21 on flood damage protection (O-2021-008).
• Approved ordinance amending Section 31.42 concerning the Office of the City Manager (O-2021-011).
• Approved order authorizing application for the CDBG-CV Utility Relief Program (R-2021-030).
• Approved ordinance designating Fire/EMS as the city's advanced life support provider (O-2021-013).
• Approved seven orders for the 2020 Newport Homeownership Development Project, including development agreement, cost overrun funding, and procurement standards (R-2021-039 through R-2021-045).
• Approved motion to recuse Mayor Guidugli from all votes on the 2020 Newport Homeownership Development Project.

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two union contracts: one with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #2, and one with AFSCME Local 286, both authorizing City Manager Thomas Fromme to execute them. The board also appointed Mark Boswell as full-time Assistant Planner, Janie Patterson as full-time City Clerk, and Frank Peluso Jr. as Chief of the Newport Fire/EMS Department. The Fire Chief appointment passed 3-0 with two recusals (Vice Mayor Peluso and Commissioner Peluso). All other votes were 5-0.

• Approved union contract with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #2 (5-0)
• Approved union contract with AFSCME Local 286 (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Boswell as full-time Assistant Planner (5-0)
• Appointed Janie Patterson as full-time City Clerk (5-0)
• Appointed Frank Peluso Jr. as Fire/EMS Chief (3-0, 2 recusals)
• Approved minutes from five prior meetings (5-0)
• Approved reading agenda items out of order (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Order R-2021-031, authorizing City Manager Thomas J. Fromme to enter into a construction, maintenance, and management agreement and a parking garage ramp agreement with CPX Newport Commercial Development, LLC for the Central Avenue drive lanes and ramp as part of the Ovation project. The city attorney confirmed Corporex would maintain the rights of way, with Public Works monitoring. The board also voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel discussion and then adjourned.

• Approved Order R-2021-031 authorizing the city manager to execute agreements with CPX Newport Commercial Development, LLC for the Ovation project's Central Avenue drive lanes and ramp
• Approved entering executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussion of potential appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual or employee
• Approved adjournment of the meeting

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no agenda available; it is purely procedural. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into agreements with several insurance providers for property, liability, workers' compensation, crime coverage, and public officials bonds, including a rate stabilization agreement. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss potential personnel matters, and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved R-2021-032 authorizing agreements with KLCIS, KEMI, The Hartford, Ohio Casualty, and Travelers for insurance and bonds.
• Approved a rate stabilization agreement with KLCIS for property and liability insurance.
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) for personnel discussions.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:11 p.m.

_Board of Commissioners

This Board of Commissioners meeting has no agenda available for review. The only listed item directs readers to the meeting minutes for any information.

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• Referral to meeting minutes

The Newport Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on June 18, 2021, and voted unanimously (5:0) to enter executive session to discuss potential appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual or employee. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved motion to enter executive session, carried unanimously 5:0
• Approved motion to adjourn, carried unanimously 5:0

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the city's $23,568,000 budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, along with several other ordinances and orders. These included repealing a credit for occupational license fees for certain corporate entities, amending the retention period for items in Leads Online, amending the current fiscal year's budget, authorizing a quit claim deed to Newport Holdings, LLC, purchasing two police vehicles, updating flood damage protection regulations, amending the city manager's office code, and adding explosion and noise monitoring requirements for scrapyards. The board also approved the minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting, with Commissioner Fennell abstaining.

• Approved the FY 2021-22 budget of $23,568,000 (O-2021-010), 5-0.
• Approved ordinance O-2021-006 repealing occupational license fee credits for certain corporate entities, 5-0.
• Approved ordinance O-2021-007 amending the retention period for items in Leads Online, 5-0.
• Approved ordinance O-2021-009 amending the FY 2020-21 budget for general and community development funds, 5-0.
• Approved order R-2021-028 authorizing a quit claim deed and bill of sale to Newport Holdings, LLC, 5-0.
• Approved order R-2021-029 for purchase of two 2021 Dodge Charger police vehicles, 5-0 (Commissioner Fennell abstained).
• Approved ordinance O-2021-008 re-enacting flood damage protection regulations, 5-0.
• Approved ordinance O-2021-012 adding explosion and noise monitoring requirements for scrapyards, 5-0.

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on Municipal Road Aid funds and then unanimously approved two ordinances: an amended budget for FY 2020-21 and the new budget for FY 2021-22. The new budget includes a 5% increase in pension contributions and funds for an Assistant Planner position. The board also entered executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved amended FY 2020-21 budget (O-2021-009) unanimously 5-0
• Approved FY 2021-22 budget (O-2021-010) unanimously 5-0
• Held public hearing on Municipal Road Aid funds for FY 2021-22
• Moved into executive session for pending litigation discussion

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners approved personnel appointments, granted property assessment moratoriums for restoration projects, authorized equipment purchases and grant applications, and advanced two ordinance changes. The meeting was held via video teleconference due to the state of emergency.

• Appointed Cynthia Morgan as full-time administrative assistant in Community Services (R-2021-021)
• Appointed Mike Bailey and Eugene Hamblin as Labor/Maintenance I in Community Services (R-2021-022)
• Appointed Joe Ganns III, Conner Bleser, Trevor Ripberger, and Patrick Reynolds as police recruits (R-2021-027)
• Granted property assessment moratoriums to Sarah Billec (101 16th St), Golden Griffin Newport Redevelopment LLC (169 Main St), and Newport Millennium Housing Corporation III (324 W 9th St, 912, 918, 1020, 1142 Columbia St, 936 Patterson St) (R-2021-013 through R-2021-020)
• Authorized purchase of a John Deere backhoe for Public Works (R-2021-023)
• Authorized execution of Municipal Road Aid Cooperative Program agreement with KY Transportation Cabinet (R-2021-012)
• Approved resolution supporting application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for recreational resources renovation (R-2021-024)
• Authorized grant application for Recreational Trails Program with Southbank Partners (R-2021-026)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved two orders: appointing Ronald Lalumandier as Patrol Officer Grade I in the Newport Police Department, effective April 20, 2021, and authorizing City Manager Thomas J. Fromme to execute a memorandum of agreement with Legion Logistics, LLC for participation in the city's Job Development Incentive Program. The meeting also included a proclamation for Historic Preservation Month and a State of the City address by the City Manager.

• Appointed Ronald Lalumandier as Patrol Officer Grade I (R-2021-011)
• Authorized City Manager to execute JDIP agreement with Legion Logistics, LLC (R-2021-010)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved four orders: declaring certain city personal property as surplus and authorizing transfer; appointing Jacob Schultz as Firefighter/Medic Grade O effective April 5, 2021; authorizing the mayor to execute amendments related to $69,000,000 industrial revenue bonds for the Newport Pavilion; and authorizing the city manager to contract with Calhoun Construction Service for floodwall repair along Columbia Street. The minutes also include approval of prior meeting minutes and a public forum, but no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Order R-2021-006 declaring certain personal property as surplus and authorizing transfer per state law.
• Approved Order R-2021-007 appointing Jacob Schultz as Firefighter/Medic Grade O effective April 5, 2021.
• Approved Order R-2021-008 authorizing the mayor to execute amendments to lease, trust indenture, and tax agreement for $69,000,000 revenue bonds (Newport Pavilion).
• Approved Order R-2021-009 authorizing the city manager to contract with Calhoun Construction Service for floodwall repair along Columbia Street.
• Approved minutes of the February 22, 2021 regular meeting and February 25, 2021 special call meeting.

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a $200,000 CDBG-CV grant application for utility relief, authorized $11.72M in general obligation bonds for public projects, and passed several ordinances including zoning changes, budget amendments, and license revocation rules. The meeting was held via video teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved CDBG-CV grant application for $200,000 utility relief (R-2021-004)
• Authorized $11,720,000 general obligation bonds, Series 2021 (O-2021-002)
• Approved second reading of zoning ordinance amending industrial uses (O-2021-001)
• Amended FY2020-21 budget for revenues and appropriations (O-2021-005)
• Amended occupational license revocation and suspension rules (O-2021-003)
• Amended game room operation rules with exception (O-2021-004)

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a placeholder stating there is no agenda available, directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Board of Commissioners approved a $1 million Community Development Block Grant application for the development and rehabilitation of single-family housing, including five new homes and two rehabs. They also approved a design services agreement for Festival Park at Riverfront Commons improvements, corrected a zoning ordinance typo, and tabled a bond issuance ordinance.

• Approved CDBG grant application for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved design services agreement with Prime AE for Festival Park (5-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance correction for event centers in I-1 zone (5-0)
• Tabled bond issuance ordinance until February 22 meeting (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of 2021, during which Mayor Jerry Peluso passed the gavel to new Mayor Tommy Guidugli Jr. The board unanimously approved Resolution R-2021-001 appointing Frank Peluso as Vice Mayor. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of ceremonial remarks and adjournment.

• Appointed Frank Peluso as Vice Mayor (5-0)