CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2021
(Approved 6/23/2021)
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at a meeting held in accordance with Governor McKee’s Executive Order 21-40 on May 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
The CITY CLERK called the roll, and the following members were present:
| JAMIE BOVA | LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE |
| ANGELA MCCALLA | CHARLIE HOLDER |
| JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO | ELIZABETH FUERTE |
| KATHRYN E. LEONARD | |
~Proclamation Recognizing Mental Health Month ~
~ Certificate of Recognition from the Newport Prevention Coalition honoring Officer Joshua Wildes ~
MAYOR NAPOLITANO read the proclamations into the record.
CITIZENS’ FORUM:
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to hear the item No. 11 after the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE opened the public hearing. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA.
Nate from Newport County Community Health Center addressed the Council regarding Civic Support.
Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the budget including the fire department overtime. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the budget including the fire department overtime. CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON and Laura Sitrin, Finance Director, addressed the Council regarding overtime costs.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
a. Special Events:
1) Communication from Bowen’s Wharf Company, re: request to amend the Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival to include tables and chairs outside of the tented areas
2) Communication from IYRS, re: Request to amend the special event application by cancelling the August 20, 2021 event & increasing the attendees to 600 on August 21, 2021
b. Holiday Selling License, Renewals:
1. Evansco, Inc., d/b/a Bermuda Bay Clothing, 119 Swinburne Row
2. Cottage & Garden, Inc., d/b/a Cottage & Garden, Inc., 9 Bridge St. Units B & C
3. Prime Comms Retail, LLC, d/b/a AT & T Authorized Retailer, 163 Connell Highway
c. Second-hand License, Renewal, New Location, Diana Szapary, d/b/a Studio 59 Design, 138 Spring St.
d. Holiday Selling License, New, MWM Corporation, d/b/a 7-Eleven Store #32508D, 95 Broadway
e. Holiday Selling License, New, Chatree Sachayansrisakul, d/b/a Diva Boutique, 49 Long Wharf
f. Holiday Selling License, New, Ohanga, Inc., d/b/a Ohanga Newport, 225 Goddard Row
g. Holiday Selling New, Daniel Eges, d/b/a Wagon Wheel, 125 Swinburne Row
h. Communication from the Rhode Island Department of Statewide Planning, re: State Review of Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Receive)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Moved to be heard after Consent Calendar
11. Communication from Colleen Burns Jermain, re: Presentation by Downes Construction Company regarding the status of the activities for the new Rogers High School and Pell Elementary School
Joseph DeSanti, Downes Construction Company and Kyle Lentini provided a presentation to the Council regarding the activities. Discussion occurred among the Council and Mr. DeSanti
3. Gray Matter Marketing:
a) Newport 10 Miler, June 6, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Request to amend the license to increase the participants from 1000 to 2000;
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the request to amend the participant number in the race. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
b) Amica Newport Marathon, Easton’s Beach (route attached); October 10, 2021 from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.;
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the application. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions. The motion was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
c) Pell Bridge Run, Gateway Center; October 17, 2021 from 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Victualing License, New, MWM Corporation, d/b/a 7-Eleven Store #3 2508D, 95 Broadway
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Victualing License, Renewal, Lindsey Kusic, d/b/a Gooseberry Concession & Grill, Ocean Ave.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
NOTE: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions: Beach Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Henderson Home, Historic DistrictCommission, Energy and Environment Commission
7. Supporting S – 2021- 0117 bill which requests the Rhode Island Bridge & Turnpike Authority to erect safety barriers and/or netting on the Pell Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge and Jamestown Verrazano bridges- J. Napolitano, E. Fuerte
MAYOR NAPOLITANO introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion to approve was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
8. Requesting the City Administration implement bike lanes on city streets pursuant to the R.I. Bike Mobility Plan- L. Ceglie, J. Bova
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to continue the resolution to May 26, 2021. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Legalization of Adult Recreational Marijuana
CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council regarding the resolution. COUNCILOR CEGLIE introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Discussion occurred among the Council. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Communication from Caswell Cooke, Special Projects Advisor, Commerce, RI, re: Small Business Relief Program
Caswell Cooke provided information to the Council regarding the new program.
11. Communication from Colleen Burns Jermain, re: Presentation by Downes Construction Company regarding the status of the activities for the new Rogers High School and Pell Elementary School
*Heard after the Consent Calendar
12. Action Item #5975/21 – RE: Award of Contract for Life Insurance (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by MAYOR NAPOLITANO. Michael Coury, Human Resources Administrator, addressed the Council to provide information regarding the insurance. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Action Item #5976/21 – RE: Group Purchasing Agreement - Greater Boston Police Council (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA. Discussion occurred among the Council and CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Action Item #5977/21 – RE: Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Action Grant Award - Grant Agreement for Almy Pond Pavement Removal and Meadow Restoration Project (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. Patricia Reynolds, Director of Planning, addressed the Council to provide additional information. The motion to receive and approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Action Item #5978/21 – RE: Award of Bid # 21-031 – Pavement Marking Program 2021 (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Action Item #5979/21 – RE: Supplemental Agreement #4 – RFP#19- 007/18-CLG-3 – Newport City Hall Condition Assessment (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. Action Item #5980/21 – RE: Modification #9 to Contract # 10-039 Professional Services for Program Manager for Implementation of CSO Long Term Control Plan (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License - Oliver Hazard Perry, d/b/a Oyster & Chowder Fest, Bowen’s Wharf; May 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 22 & 23, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Class F Daily Liquor – Gray Matter Marketing, d/b/a Amica Newport Marathon, Easton’s Beach; October 10, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to continue the license. Seconded by MAYOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Sunday Selling Class A, Renewal, Bellevue Wine & Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Bellevue Wine & Spirits, 181 Bellevue Ave.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Action Item #5960/21 – RE: Show Cause Hearing: The Protective Club, d/b/a Protective Club – Operating Without a Valid Class D Alcoholic Beverage License (continued from March 24, 2021)
CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council and recommended a continuance. COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to continue the hearing to June 23, 2021. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- 9:20 p.m.