N O T I C E

Pursuant to

Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-1, as amended, 

and in accordance with Section 42-46-5

Purposes for Which Meeting May be Closed,

 “(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation… and

“(a) (5) Any discussions or considerations relating to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public…”

the Newport City Council will meet in Executive Session

in the second-floor conference room, Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport.

The Council, prior to meeting in Executive Session, will meet in Open Session and, by open call by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members, vote to convene the meeting in a closed session at

 5:30 p.m.

on

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The City Council will discuss in Executive Session 1) Collective Bargaining Agreements with Local 1080, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO (“IAFF”) and with Lodge No. 8, Fraternal Order of Police (“FOP”); 2) issues relating to Barbera et al v. City of Newport, et al  (NC2024-0056); 3) the Rogers High School dirt pile claims; 4)  the acquisition of real property by the City; 5) commercial harbor mooring ordinances; 6) possible claims involving estate of late City employee; and 7) the sale of the Coggeshall School property

(Posted 1/2/25- lcs)