CITY OF NEWPORT

MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 22, 2020

(Approved 7/22/2020)

The CITY CLERK called the roll, and the following members were present:

JAMIE BOVA	LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
ANGELA MCCALLA	JUSTIN S. MCLAUGHLIN
SUSAN TAYLOR	JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO
KATHRYN E. LEONARD

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at a special meeting held in accordance with Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order 20-25 on April 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS

1. Covid-19 – Business Support System – K. Leonard

COUNCILOR LEONARD introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. State of Emergency - Extension of Time Period

MAYOR BOVA introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR. MAYOR BOVA had a question regarding the end date. CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council to answer questions regarding emergency powers. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

ORDINANCES

3. Amending Chapter 14.04.020 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Moratorium” (Second Reading)

MAYOR BOVA introduced the ordinance and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN had questions regarding the effective date for the moratorium. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the moratorium. The motion was voted 4-3 with COUNCILOR CEGLIE, COUNCILOR LEONARD and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

4. Scheduling Council Workshops

CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council. Discussion occurred among the Council. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council.

5. Memo from City Manager, re: Planning for FY 2020 and beyond

CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council.

Laura C. Swistak

City Clerk

ADJOURN – 5.38 p.m.