Newport public meetings in 2023

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple second-reading ordinances regarding city boards, tree maintenance, investment policy, and the East Row Historic Design Review Overlay District. The agenda also includes several orders to ratify appointments and promote fire/EMS personnel.

• Promotion of Peter Westhoff to Engineer/Medic in Fire/EMS Department
• Promotion of Lieutenant Ryan Whaley to Captain in Fire/EMS Department
• Ratification of Mayor's appointments to the Board of Adjustments, Code Enforcement Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Urban Design Review Board
• Second reading of ordinance establishing the East Row Historic Design Review Overlay District
• Second reading of ordinance adopting the City’s investment policy

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several ordinances regarding city investments, historic districts, and tree maintenance. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance concerning meeting attendance rules.

• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-021 to issue $16,500,000 in bonds for a parking facility
• First reading of ordinances establishing East Row and York Street Historic Design Review Overlay Districts
• First reading of Ordinance O-2023-025 to adopt the city's investment policy
• Second reading of Ordinance O-2023-022 regarding meeting attendance rules
• Order R-2023-079 authorizing title applications for a 2022 Ford ambulance and 2023 International street sweeper

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The commission is considering the creation of Local Historic District Overlays for three specific areas.

• Public hearing on Local Historic District Overlay for East Row
• Public hearing on Local Historic District Overlay for York Street
• Public hearing on Local Historic District Overlay for Buena Vista

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from the City of Newport to designate the Buena Vista Local Historic District. The commission will also conduct an election for Vice Chairperson and approve minutes from the September 27, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing for designation of the Buena Vista Local Historic District (HP 2300870)
• Election of Vice Chairperson

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing ordinances to establish a Newport Entertainment District and amend rental dwelling inspection guidelines. The meeting also includes several personnel orders for the Fire/EMS department and authorization for new city vehicles.

• Ordinance establishing the Newport Entertainment District
• Ordinance amending rental dwelling inspection guidelines
• Purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet 3500 pickup trucks
• Agreement with Custom Design Benefits for employee health and dental insurance administration
• Multiple promotions and appointments within the Fire/EMS department

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. These include a request for a two-car parking variance at 508 Washington Avenue and a dimensional sign variance for 154 Pavilion Parkway.

• Parking variance for a commercial building at 508 Washington Avenue
• Dimensional sign variance at 154 Pavilion Parkway

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear an appealed citation for Rashpal Hundal at 75 Parkview Avenue, and discuss old business regarding Citation #356 for Phoenix LLC with City Attorney Summe.

• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023
• Appealed citation #401 for Rashpal Hundal, 75 Parkview Avenue
• Old business: Citation #356 for Phoenix LLC

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a nomination to add a property to the National Register of Historic Places, specifically an addition to the York Street National Historic District. The nomination was requested by Pinion Advisers. The meeting also includes routine items such as swearing in a new member and approving minutes.

• Public hearing on nomination HP 2300836 to expand York Street National Historic District
• Nomination requested by Pinion Advisers
• Swearing in of Michael Haas
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2023 special call meeting

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold second readings on ordinances regarding property taxes, the Historic Preservation Commission, and securing firearms in vehicles. The meeting also includes a first reading for rental dwelling inspection guidelines and the establishment of an entertainment district.

• Second reading of ordinance to require securing unattended firearms in vehicles
• Second reading of ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2023-2024
• First reading of ordinance establishing the Newport Entertainment District
• Order to authorize the purchase of three 2024 Chevrolet Trax LS vehicles
• KYTC presentation regarding the KY 8 Licking River Bridge

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board is meeting to approve minutes from its August 16, 2023 meeting and to hear an appealed citation for Phoenix LLC at 501 York Street. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.

• Appeal of Citation #356 by Phoenix LLC at 501 York Street
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2023

_Board of Commissioners

The Board is considering a proposed real property tax rate of 2.60 and a personal property tax rate of 2.74. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance to levy taxes for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 tax rates
• First reading of Ordinance No. O-2023-017 regarding 2023-2024 ad valorem taxes
• Contract authorization for Eaton Asphalt Paving Company for the 12th Street asphalt resurfacing project
• Contract authorization for Rector Excavating, Incorporated for the Breith Alley resurfacing project
• Appointment of John Haas to the Historic Preservation Commission

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special virtual meeting to conduct second readings of multiple ordinances and first readings of two new ordinances. The agenda includes updates to park hours, outdoor dining rules, and city department structures.

• Second reading of ordinance regarding city park and recreational area hours
• Second reading of ordinance amending sidewalk outdoor dining and drinking rules
• Second reading of ordinance regarding parking meter zone schedules
• First reading of ordinance requiring firearms to be secured in unattended vehicles
• Appointment of Daniel A. Verkamp to Fire/Medic, Grade III

The Board approved a 50-cent increase in parking meter rates and established new rules for city park hours and sidewalk dining. They also reorganized city departments, splitting Code Enforcement and Planning & Development into stand-alone entities. Additionally, the Board passed a first reading of an ordinance requiring firearms left in vehicles to be secured.

• Approved 50-cent parking meter rate increase (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-008 establishing city park closing times (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-009 regarding sidewalk dining and drinking (5-0)
• Approved splitting Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning into stand-alone departments (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Daniel A. Verkamp as Fire/Medic, Grade III (5-0)
• Approved compensation changes for city boards and commissions (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance requiring secured firearms in unattended vehicles (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance updating Historic Preservation Commission protocols (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct second readings for several ordinances regarding park hours, outdoor dining, and city department structures. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding securing firearms in vehicles.

• Second reading of ordinance O-2023-008 regarding city park and recreational area hours
• Second reading of ordinance O-2023-009 regarding outdoor dining and drinking on sidewalks
• Second reading of ordinance O-2023-013 regarding parking meter zone schedules
• First reading of ordinance O-2023-015 regarding securing unattended firearms in vehicles
• Appointment of Daniel A. Verkamp to Fire/Medic, Grade III

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a development plan and subdivision plat for a four-unit building at 409-413 8th Ave. The approval included specific lot width and front yard setback variances.

• Elected Ron Rawe as Chairperson for 2023 (5-0)
• Elected Neal Connor as Vice Chairperson for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved development plan for 409-413 8th Ave, granting a five-foot lot width variance for 413 West 8th Street and a five-foot front yard setback variance for 409-413 West 8th Street

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including parking and setback changes for commercial and multifamily properties.

• BA-23-05: Five-space parking variance for event space at 530 West 10th Street
• BA-23-08: Five-car parking variance for first-floor commercial building at 514 York Street
• BA-23-09: Rear setback variance at 2 East 11th Street
• BA-23-10: Conditional use and parking variance for multifamily residential property at 801 York Street

The Board of Adjustment approved two parking variances and one rear setback variance. Two other requests regarding an event space and multifamily residential project were tabled for further review.

• Approved five-car parking variance for 514 York Street (3-0)
• Approved 20-foot rear setback variance for 2 East 11th Street (3-0)
• Tabled five-space parking variance for 530 West 10th Street until September 21, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled conditional use for multifamily residential and parking variance for 801 York Street (3-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board will hear appeals for two cited properties, review old business on two previously cited locations, and approve the minutes from the July 19 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via live stream.

• Appeal by Morgan Family Ministries Inc for citation #243 at 510 Park Ave.
• Appeal by Justice Contracting LLC for citation #316 at 206 East 9th Street.
• Old business: Justice Contracting LLC 90-day revisit for Urban and Abandoned Property at 206 East 9th Street.
• Old business: Debbie Waas-Wright 90-day revisit for tree replanting at 307 W 12th St.
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023.

The Board approved a maximum fine for Justice Contracting and maintained a property's status on the Abandoned Urban Property list. One citation was dismissed after a tree issue was resolved, and another case was tabled for further review.

• Approved July 19, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled Citation 243 for 510 Park Ave. for 30 days (4-0)
• Approved Citation 316 for 206 E 9th Street with maximum fine of $1,500.00 (4-0)
• Kept 206 E 9th Street on the Abandoned Urban Property List (4-0)
• Dismissed citation and waived fines for 307 W 12th Street (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on two property modification requests and a proposed amendment to Chapter 32 of the city code. The commission will decide on a second-floor addition and rooftop deck at 603 Monroe Street, and a two-story addition and other changes at 401 Monmouth Street. The code amendment, requested by the City of Newport, would alter various sections of the historic preservation ordinance.

• Public hearing: HP 2300556 – second-floor addition, roof modification, rooftop deck at 603 Monroe Street (applicant: Ramzi Nuseibeh)
• Public hearing: HP 2300652 – two-story addition, alter two window openings, add courtyard steps, rebuild front steps at 401 Monmouth Street (applicant: Strategic Franchising Systems)
• Public hearing: HP 231000 – amendment of Chapter 32 of Newport Code of Ordinances (requested by City of Newport)
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023 regular meeting

The Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for building additions and modifications. It also recommended that the Board of Commissioners adopt revisions to Chapter 32 of the Newport Code of Ordinances to align processes with state statutes.

• Approved COA for 603 Monroe St. second-floor addition, roof modification, and rooftop deck (Unanimous)
• Approved COA for 401 Monmouth St. two-story addition, window alterations, and courtyard steps (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners adopt proposed revisions to Chapter 32 of the Newport Code of Ordinances (Unanimous)
• Approved revised minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting (Unanimous, one abstention)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special call meeting to swear in new members and elect a chairperson. The session includes public hearings regarding parking and setback variances at 130 West 10th Street and sign dimension variances at 906 Monmouth Street.

• Oath for new board members
• Vote on Chairperson
• Parking and setback variance for 130 West 10th Street
• Sign square footage and letter height variance for 906 Monmouth Street

The Board of Adjustment approved a request from Urban Community Developers, Inc. for a single-family home construction project. A separate request for a sign variance at 906 Monmouth Street was tabled.

• Approved parking and setback variances for 130 West 10th Street (4-0)
• Tabled sign square footage and letter height variance for 906 Monmouth Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes for January 26, February 16, and February 23, 2023 (4-0)
• Sworn in new board members Stephanie Steffen and Ed Davis

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for 603 Monroe St., which involves raising sloped roofs, adding a second floor above the kitchen, and a rooftop deck. The commission will also discuss revisions to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and guidelines, and the proposed Buena Vista Local District.

• COA review for 603 Monroe St.: raising first, second, and third floor sloped roofs; adding second floor above kitchen; rooftop deck
• Discussion on HP Ordinance and Guidelines revisions and additions
• Discussion on proposed Buena Vista Local District

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review multiple first-reading ordinances regarding city parks, outdoor dining, and department structures. The board also plans to approve a contract for a damaged wall repair project.

• Contract with Haire Construction LLC for the Damaged Wall Repair Project
• Ordinance O-2023-008 regarding city park and recreational area hours
• Ordinance O-2023-009 regarding outdoor dining on sidewalks and rights-of-way
• Ordinance O-2023-013 regarding parking meter zone schedules
• Promotions for David Rombach and Robert Alcock to Lieutenant in Fire/EMS

The Board approved the promotion of two fire lieutenants and appointments to the Board of Adjustments and Code Board. First readings were approved for ordinances regarding park hours, sidewalk dining, city department structures, parking meter fees, and board compensation. The Board also authorized a contract for a damaged wall repair project.

• Promoted David Rombach to Fire/EMS Lieutenant (5-0)
• Promoted Robert Alcock to Fire/EMS Lieutenant (5-0)
• Appointed Ed Davis and Stephanie Steffen to Board of Adjustments (5-0)
• Appointed Glen Taylor to Code Board (5-0)
• First reading approved for park and recreational area hours of operation (5-0)
• First reading approved for sidewalk dining and drinking ordinance (5-0)
• First reading approved for parking meter zone fee increase of $0.50 (5-0)
• First reading approved to increase volunteer board compensation from $100 to $200 (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board is meeting to address an abandoned urban property and an appealed citation for Robert Derbarsegian at 17-17th Street, and to revisit an abandoned property case for James Redman at 68 Kentucky Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Abandoned urban property: Robert Derbarsegian, 17-17th Street
• Appealed citation #206: Robert Derbarsegian, 17-17th Street
• Old business: James Redman, 68 Kentucky Drive (60-day revisit from 5-17-23 meeting)
• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023

The board tabled a citation for 17-17th Street for 30 days to allow the owner to remove debris and weeds. A case regarding an abandoned urban property at 68 Kentucky Drive was also tabled for 30 days pending further information.

• Tabled citation for 17-17th Street for 30 days to allow for property improvements (3-1)
• Tabled abandoned urban property case for 68 Kentucky Drive for 30 days (4-0)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special call meeting to consider multiple variance requests. These items include requests for parking, setback, and sign-related adjustments at various locations.

• Parking variance for event space at 530 West 10th Street
• Parking and setback variance at 130 West 10th Street
• Sign square footage and letter height variance at 906 Monmouth Street
• Five car parking variance for commercial building at 514 York Street

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular code meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• June 21, 2023 code board meeting canceled
• Next meeting: July 19, 2023, 5:00 p.m.

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting second readings for ordinances to amend the previous fiscal year's budget and adopt the budget for July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The board will also consider orders to authorize interlocal agreements with the City of Woodlawn.

• Second reading of Ordinance O-2023-006 to amend the FY 2022-2023 General Fund budget
• Second reading of Ordinance O-2023-007 to adopt the FY 2023-2024 city budget
• Order R-2023-053 authorizing an agreement with Woodlawn for police, fire/EMS, and street cleaning services
• Order R-2023-054 authorizing an agreement with Woodlawn for property maintenance code enforcement

The Board approved the city budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and amended the general fund budget for the previous year. Additionally, the Board authorized agreements to provide various municipal services to the City of Woodlawn.

• Approved Ordinance O-2023-006 to amend the General Fund budget for FY July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-007 adopting the city budget for FY July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Order R-2023-053 to provide police, fire/EMS, and street cleaning services to the City of Woodlawn (5-0)
• Approved Order R-2023-054 to provide property maintenance code enforcement to the City of Woodlawn (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session to conduct first readings of two ordinances. These items involve amending the previous fiscal year's General Fund budget and adopting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• First Reading: Ordinance O-2023-006 to amend the FY 2022-2023 General Fund budget
• First Reading: Ordinance O-2023-007 to adopt the FY 2023-2024 city budget

The Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of an amendment to the FY 2022-2023 general fund budget and the adoption of the FY 2023-2024 budget. City Manager Thomas Fromme noted the city is currently at five months of reserves.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-2023-006 to amend the FY 2022-2023 general fund budget (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-2023-007 to adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider orders for city insurance agreements and a cost-sharing arrangement with Fort Thomas. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new staff member for Community Services.

• Cost-sharing agreement with Ft. Thomas for resurfacing Kyles Lane/London Acres
• Insurance agreements with Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Employers Mutual
• Acceptance of various supplier bids for the Department of Community Services
• Appointment of Steve (Eric) Shiveley to Labor/Maintenance position

The Board of Commissioners approved a cost-sharing agreement with Ft. Thomas for road resurfacing and renewed city insurance policies. The board also authorized bids for community services supplies and appointed a new labor/maintenance employee.

• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Ft. Thomas for resurfacing Kyles Lane/London Acres (5-0)
• Approved insurance agreements with Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Employers Mutual (5-0)
• Approved Order R-2023-049 to accept bids for Department of Community Services supplies (5-0)
• Appointed Steve (Eric) Shiveley to Labor/Maintenance position in Community Services (5-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider ordinances regarding alcoholic beverage extended hours licenses and the Historic Preservation Commission. The board also plans to authorize union contracts for AFSCME Local 286 and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2.

• Ordinance amending procedures for extended hours alcohol licenses
• Ordinance regarding composition and professional definitions for Historic Preservation Commission
• Property assessment moratoriums for restoration projects on Liberty Street, Ann Street, W 7th Street, Washington Avenue, and Lexington Avenue
• Authorization of AFSCME Local 286 union contract
• Authorization of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2 union contract

The Board of Commissioners approved new union contracts for the Police Department and Public Works. The board also granted several property assessment moratoria for building restorations and updated ordinances regarding alcohol licensing and the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved union contract for Local 286 Public Works employees (5-0)
• Approved union contract for Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2 (5-0)
• Approved property assessment moratoria for 1128 and 1130 Liberty St, 1027 Ann St, and 28 W 9th St (5-0)
• Approved property assessment moratorium for 30 W 7th St (5-0)
• Approved property assessment moratorium for 906 Washington Ave (5-0)
• Approved property assessment moratorium for 503 Lexington Ave (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending extended hours licenses for alcoholic beverages (5-0)
• Approved ordinances amending Historic Preservation Commission composition and professional definitions (5-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a request by Broadus Capital Investments LLC for a five-space parking variance to operate an event space at 530 West 10th Street. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on BA-23-05: five-space parking variance for event space at 530 West 10th Street
• Applicant: Broadus Capital Investments LLC
• Approval of minutes from January 26, February 16, and February 23, 2023 meetings

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board is meeting to address two abandoned urban property cases and one appealed citation. The board will also consider approval of the minutes from its April 19, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via live stream.

• Abandoned property: Justice Contracting, 206 E 9th St.
• Abandoned property: Armo & Robert Derbarsegian, 17-17th Street
• Appealed citation: Debbie Waas-Wright, 307 W 12 St.
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2023

The Board designated 206 E 9th Street as Abandoned Urban Property and gave the owner 60 days to submit a civil engineer report and action plan. A citation case regarding a tree removal at 307 W 12th Street was tabled for 90 days. Raymond Butts was approved as Chairperson.

• Approved Raymond Butts as Chairperson
• Designated 206 E 9th Street as Abandoned Urban Property (4-0)
• Allowed 60 days for 206 E 9th Street owner to provide civil engineer report and action plan (3-1)
• Tabled citation case for 307 W 12th Street for 90 days to allow tree replanting (3-0-1)
• Approved meeting minutes

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several ordinances regarding outdoor dining, alcohol licensing, and historic preservation. The agenda also includes a development agreement for the Margaritaville Resort project and property assessment moratoriums.

• Development agreement with Newport Hotel Associates, LLC for the Margaritaville Resort project
• Property assessment moratoriums for 36-40 W Seventh Street, 4 W Fourth Street, and 1114 Columbia Street
• Ordinance amending code regarding outdoor dining and sidewalk seating
• Ordinance amending alcoholic beverage extended hours licenses
• Ordinance amending composition of the Historic Preservation Commission and Urban Design Review Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a development agreement for the Margaritaville Resort and granted three property assessment moratoriums for restorations on the city's west side. They also approved a promotion within the Fire/EMS department and a municipal road aid agreement. Several ordinances regarding outdoor dining, alcohol licenses, and historic preservation received first readings.

• Approved development agreement for Margaritaville Resort project (4-0)
• Approved property assessment moratoriums for 36-40 W Seventh Street, 4 W Fourth Street, and 1114 Columbia Street (4-0)
• Promoted Nolan Kresser to Engineer Medic in Fire/EMS Department (4-0)
• Approved municipal road and cooperative program agreement for road aid funds (4-0)
• Approved joinder agreement for public employees deferred compensation plans (4-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance amending outdoor dining and seating rules (4-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance regarding annual review of extended hours alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinances amending Historic Preservation Commission composition and professional definitions (4-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Newport Code Enforcement Board will hold a meeting to address abandoned urban properties. Four properties are on the agenda for review, including one owned by an individual and three by companies or representatives. The board will decide on actions for these properties, with no other substantive business listed.

• 68 Kentucky Dr. (James Redman)
• 316 West 7th St. (Transom Properties, LLC, David Rust)
• 109 16th St. (Laura Lemberg POA for Robert Leising)
• 206 E 9th St. (Justice Contracting)

The Code Enforcement Board approved the designation of two properties as Abandoned Urban Property. For 68 Kentucky Drive, the owner was advised to hire a structural engineer and obtain permits to clear the building for occupancy.

• Approved 68 Kentucky Drive as Abandoned Urban Property (3-0)
• Approved 316 West 7th Street as Abandoned Urban Property (3-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to pass orders for personnel appointments. The agenda focuses on appointing three individuals to the Newport Police Department.

• Appointment of Megan Wear as police recruit effective April 17, 2023
• Appointment of Sergio Ramirez-Morales as police recruit effective April 17, 2023
• Appointment of Robert McKnight as police recruit effective April 17, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved three personnel orders to appoint new police recruits to the Newport Police Department. All three appointments are effective April 17, 2023.

• Appointed Megan Wear as Police Recruit (5-0)
• Appointed Sergio Ramirez-Morales as Police Recruit (5-0)
• Appointed Robert McKnight as Police Recruit (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several orders regarding city staffing and property. This includes appointing a Human Resource Coordinator and ratifying reappointments to the Newport Housing Authority Commission. The board will also review a new towing franchise agreement and the declaration of surplus personal property.

• Appointment of Emily Moore as full-time Human Resource Coordinator
• Ratification of Michael Chalk and Joseph Mumper to the Newport Housing Authority Commission
• Towing franchise agreement with Fender’s Wrecker Service
• Declaration of certain city personal property as surplus

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing up to $50 million in taxable industrial building revenue bonds for CPX Building C North, LLC and another $50 million for CPX Building C South, LLC to finance acquisition, construction, and equipping of industrial facilities in Newport. Commissioners will also vote on a second reading of an ordinance amending parking time-zone limits, a program to charge mitigation rates for Fire/EMS services, appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and to fire and code enforcement positions, a cleaning contract with Regal Maid Cleaning Service, and a contract with Eaton Asphalt Paving for the 12th Street parking and sidewalk improvement project.

• Up to $50M in bonds for CPX Building C North, LLC industrial facility
• Up to $50M in bonds for CPX Building C South, LLC industrial facility
• Second reading of ordinance amending parking time-zone limits (Chapter 72)
• Program to charge mitigation rates for Fire/EMS emergency and non-emergency services
• Contract with Eaton Asphalt Paving for 12th Street parking and sidewalk improvements

The Board approved two separate $50 million bond issuances for the Corporex Innovation sites. Other actions included updating parking regulations, approving a cleaning contract, and authorizing a sidewalk improvement project on 12th Street.

• Authorized up to $50M in taxable industrial building revenue bonds for CPX Building C North, LLC (4-0)
• Authorized up to $50M in taxable industrial building revenue bonds for CPX Building C South, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2023-001 requiring vehicles to move 50 feet every 72 hours (4-0)
• Approved Order R-2023-018 to charge mitigation rates for Fire/EMS services (4-0)
• Approved contract with Eaton Asphalt Paving Company for 12th Street parking and sidewalk project (4-0)
• Approved cleaning services contract with Regal Maid Cleaning Service, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Scott Fleckinger to Historic Preservation Commission (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Joshua Iig as Engineer Medic and Jessica Bolton as Building Inspector (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on application BA-23-03. The applicant, Cote Brillante Ventures LLC, is requesting a conditional use and parking variance to allow a 7-unit residential multi-family dwelling in the R-2H zone at 217 W 13th Street. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on BA-23-03 for a conditional use and parking variance
• Request to allow a 7-unit residential multi-family dwelling at 217 W 13th Street
• Property is in the R-2H zone
• Applicant: Cote Brillante Ventures LLC

Board of Adjustments

The Newport Board of Adjustments is holding a public hearing to consider a request for a 28-space parking variance to operate a beauty salon at 601 York Street. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for BA-23-04: 28-space parking variance for beauty salon at 601 York Street, requested by Darren Spahr

The Board of Adjustment approved a request for a 28-space parking variance to allow a beauty salon to operate at 601 York Street. The Zoning Administrator stated the City had no objection to the application.

• Approved 28-space parking variance for beauty salon at 601 York Street (5-0)

_Board of Commissioners

The Newport Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to vote on appointing Tiffany Myers to the position of full-time city clerk. The board will also hear comments from the city manager and commissioners before adjourning.

• Personnel order: Appointment of Tiffany Myers as full-time city clerk in the Department of the City Manager

The Board of Commissioners met for a special meeting to fill a personnel vacancy. The board voted unanimously to appoint Tiffany Myers as the full-time City Clerk.

• Approved appointment of Tiffany Myers as full-time City Clerk (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment approved a dimensional variance for a business sign and a conditional use permit for residential units. Both decisions involved properties on Monmouth Street.

• Approved minutes from December 15, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved BA-23-01: 25-square foot dimensional variance for a sign at 726 Monmouth Street (4-0)
• Approved BA-23-02: Conditional use for three apartments and a five-car parking variance at 621 Monmouth Street (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review certificates of appropriateness, and discuss revisions to the historic preservation ordinance and guidelines. They will also discuss the proposed Buena Vista Local Historic District. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2023.

• Discussion of HP Ordinance and Guidelines revisions
• Discussion of proposed Buena Vista Local District
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Members and staff discussed proposed revisions to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design Review Guidelines, as well as the proposed Buena Vista Local Historic District.

• Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting

_Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including the Grand Towers elevator replacement project. Other business includes personnel appointments, a bicycle transportation plan, and a police vehicle purchase.

• Grand Towers elevator replacement project agreements and guidelines
• Bicycle transportation plan agreement with Tri-State Trails
• Services agreement with Fire Recovery USA, LLC for billing services
• Purchase of one 2022 Dodge Durango AWD police vehicle
• Settlement agreement regarding the William Virgil lawsuit

The Board approved a bicycle transportation plan with Tri-State Trails and a series of agreements for the Grand Towers elevator replacement project. Other actions included updating parking time zone regulations and appointing members to city boards.

• Approved bicycle transportation plan agreement with Tri-State Trails (4-0)
• Approved Grand Towers elevator replacement project agreements R-2023-006 through R-2023-012 (3-0)
• Approved ordinance requiring vehicles to move 50 feet every 72 hours to prevent non-operable vehicles on streets (4-0)
• Appointed Jan Knepshield to the Code Board (4-0)
• Appointed Tim Kiser and Steve Mathisen to the Board of Adjustments (4-0)
• Approved services agreement with Fire Recovery USA, LLC for fire/EMS billing (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of one 2022 Dodge Durango police vehicle using seizure funds (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for the William Virgil lawsuit (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new construction addition at 1019 Monmouth Street. The project involves constructing a second-story addition to the back of the roof. Public comments are limited to this published agenda item.

• COA Review for new construction addition at 1019 Monmouth Street
• Project involves constructing a 2nd story addition to the back of the roof

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for additions and alterations at 1019 Monmouth Street. It also determined that 601 York Street is a contributing historic building eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

• Approved COA for 1019 Monmouth Street for a rear rooftop deck addition, rooftop deck, and façade alteration (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to finalize 1019 Monmouth Street issuance pending evidence regarding the front entrance design
• Determined 601 York Street meets the definition of historic and is a contributing building to the York Street Historic District (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newport Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to review a development plan for an approximately one-acre area along the south side of W 14th Street, from Central Avenue to its eastern terminus. The agenda also includes approval of the September 27, 2022 minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on File Number PZ-23-01: developmental plan for PIDN 999-99-02-311.01, applicant Jim Cutter
• Approval of September 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a developmental plan for a property on 14th St. following a request to amend the zoning from Industrial and Residential to a Transitional Zone. The approved plan involves a smaller building footprint than originally proposed.

• Approved September 27, 2022, minutes (4-0)
• Approved developmental plan for PIDN 999-99-02-311.01 on 14th St. (4-0)

_Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive items to report.

The Board of Commissioners administered oaths of office to board members. The board approved the appointment of Elisabeth Fennell to the position of Vice Mayor.

• Appointed Elisabeth Fennell as Vice Mayor effective January 1, 2023 (4-0)