CITY OF NEWPORT
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
(Approved 10/25/2023)
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 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., Innovate Newport, Conference Hall, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
The CITY CLERK called the Roll and the following members were present:
XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG
ANGELA MCCALLA
LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO
DAVID CARLIN
MARK ARAMLI
CHARLIE HOLDER
Citizens’ Forum:
a. Minutes of the City Council meeting August 23, 2023 and Boards and Commission interviews held September 13, 2023 and September 14, 2023.
b. Special Events:
1. Puddingstone Festival, LLC & Clemens Teufel, d/b/a Music by the Ocean & the Art of Light, IYRS, 449 Thames St.; October 7, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
2. Elmwal Associates, d/b/a Shops @ Long Wharf Car Show, Shops @ Long Wharf; October 14, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3. The Landing Restaurant, d/b/a Landing Seafood Fest, 30 Bowens Wharf; October 14-15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4. Reverend Canon Timothy Watt, d/b/a Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch, One Queen Anne Square; October 10-31, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends
c. Communication from Tom Perrotti, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport Member, re: Request to reschedule previously approved special event license, Gillispalooza, a Music Memorial to Jim Gillis, to June 15, 2024 with a rain date of June 16, 2024 (Approve)
d. Holiday Selling License, New Owner, Marriott Hotel Services, LLC, d/b/a Newport Marriott, 25 America’s Cup Ave.
e. Communications from Federico Santi, re: Public Sculpture Commission (Receive)
f. Communication from the Town of New Shoreham, re: Thanking the City of Newport for assistance with the fire on August 19, 2023 (Receive)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments:
Waterfront Commission Mark Marosits (3-year term expires 1/11/2026)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Mark Marosits to the Waterfront Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Revoking the fireworks permit for Barbara Moran taking place on September 30, 2023 from a barge off of Castle Hill- D. Carlin
COUNCILOR CARLIN requested the applicant be afforded the opportunity to pick up the license at the City Clerk’s Office.
4. Amending Chapter 5.57 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, Mobile Food Establishments, to amend Section 5.57.040, entitled, “Restrictions on Permit” (First Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to amend the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to continue the ordinance to the next Council meeting. There was no second. Discussion occurred among the Council. Girard Galvin, Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, addressed the Council to answer questions.
John Boxer, 35 Prairie Ave., addressed the Council regarding the proposed changes. Mr. Boxer presented the Council with a map of the area. COUCNILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the document. Seconded by COUNCILOR ARAMLI and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to amend the ordinance by removing the 300-foot requirement. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and voted 5-1 with COUNCILOR CARLIN opposed.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED 5-1 with COUNCILOR CARLIN opposed.
5. Communication from Scott Kozuch, Owners Project Manager on behalf of; The Superintendent of Newport Public Schools and Co-Chairs of the SBC, re: Rogers High School Replacement Project-RIE permanent power services, 15 Wickham Rd., Newport, RI
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive and refer the communication to the City Administration for a recommendation. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council regarding his review of the request. The motion to receive and refer was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Memorandum from the Interim City Manager, re: Update on Noise Enforcement
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR ARAMALI and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Memorandum from the Interim City Manager, re: Update on Coggeshall School
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Patricia Reynolds, Director of Planning and Zoning addressed the Council to report the upcoming community meeting regarding the redevelopment project. The motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Memorandum from the Interim City Manager, re: Information on Pickleball
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Action Item #6201/23 – RE: Award of Bid # 24-010 - NIJ 0108.01 Standard Level 4 Rifle Rated Ballistic Shield (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution and ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Action Item #6202/23 – RE: Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Newport and the Newport Municipal Employees Association, NEARI, Supervisory Employees, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025(w/accompanying resolution and ordinance)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution and ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Action Item #6203/23 – RE: Memorandum of Understanding – Friends of Newport Skatepark (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F Daily Liquor License, Puddingstone Festival, LLC & Clemens Teufel, d/b/a Music by the Ocean & the Art of Light, IYRS, 449 Thames St.; October 7, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 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; October 14-15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COMMISSIONER HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Application of Goat Lessee, LLC (Raymond D. Martz- 100%), d/b/a Newport Harbor Island Resort, One Goat Island, for a Class BH alcoholic beverage license at the same premises (Hearing)
Tanner Jackson, Esq., addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant. COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Application of Bloody Bull, LLC (Howard Cushing-50% & Wirt Blaffer-50%), d/b/a Gardiner House, 24 Lee’s Wharf, for a Class BH alcoholic beverage license (Hearing)
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- 7:14 p.m.