CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
(Approved 10/12/22)
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at a meeting held on September 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.
The CITY CLERK called the Roll and the following members were present:
JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO KATHRYN E. LEONARD
CHARLIE HOLDER ELIZABETH FUERTE
JAMIE BOVA ANGELA MCCALLA
LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
Citizens’ Forum:
a. Ordinance Appropriating Revenue (Second Reading)
There was no public comment.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
a. Minutes of the meeting held August 24, 2022 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Trinity Church, The Rev Canon Timothy Watts, d/b/a Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch, One Queen Anne Square; October 11-31, 2022, Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Joseph Norman Exhibition Opening Reception, Newport Art Museum; October 14, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3. The Landing Restaurant, d/b/a Landing Seafood Fest, 30 Bowen’s Wharf; October 15 & 16, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4. Redwood Library & Athenaeum, d/b/a Redwood Concert on Lawn, Redwood Library & Athenaeum; October 16 & 23, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5. Newport Boxfit, LLC, d/b/a Boxing Show, Boys and Girls Club; December 3, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
c. Communication from the R.I. State Planning Council, re: Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Rules and Standards (Receive)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Entertainment License, New, Class A and B, Bull Shot, LLC, d/b/a Cabana, 140 Broadway to have entertainment Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sundays preceding a Monday holiday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Second Hearing)
Condition: Outdoor entertainment must end at 10:00 p.m.
David Martland, Esq., addressed the Council on behalf of the applicant. COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Entertainment License, New, Class A and B, Goat Lessee, LLC, d/b/a Newport Harbor Island Resort, 1 Goat Island to have entertainment from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding a Monday holiday and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday- outdoor entertainment permitted on the South Lawn and outdoor café/pool area f/k/a Pineapples (Second Hearing)
Existing Conditions for South Lawn:
· The Entertainment will be arranged so that the music will be directed to the west, away from properties to the south and east. All entertainment shall take place under a tent with siding on the south and east sides;
· No members of the general public will be permitted access to concerts on the site;
· All outdoor entertainment on the South Lawn will end at 10:00 p.m.
· Gurneys will provide contact information to the Goat Island Condominium Association and;
· Gurneys shall prohibit parking on the streets.
There was no public comment.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
(Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the Planning Board, Beach Commission and Affirmative Action Commission)
Reappointments:
Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission – Theresa Stokes (three-year term expires-10/26/2025)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to reappoint Theresa Stokes to the Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Action Item #6102/22 – RE: CRMC File No. 2022-04-098 - Application of Equity Investment Group LLC, 32 Bayside Avenue – Construct and Maintain a Residential Boating Facility
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive and approve the communication . Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Action Item #6103/22 – RE: Award of Bid #23-004 - Easton Pond Dam North Spillway Repairs (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F Daily Liquor License- Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Joseph Norman Exhibition Opening Reception, Newport Art Museum; October 14, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License- Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, d/b/a Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, Bowen’s Wharf and Market Square; October 15 & 16, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
Adjourn- September 21, 2022- 6:38 p.m.