Newport
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Council Minutes
January 25, 2010
A duly warned meting of the Newport City Council was held on Monday, January 25, 2010 in the Gym in the Newport Municipal Building. Present were Mayor Paul Monette, Council President John Wilson, Aldermen Denis Chenette and Tim Delabruere, City Manager John Ward Jr., City Clerk/Treasurer James D. Johnson, members of the Press and Public. Alderman Baraw was absent.
Mayor Monette called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearing on Water Issue (informational handouts attached)
Mayor Monette opened the public hearing. There were questions and comments from the public on the issues of water meters and rates. The following person spoke during the hearing. Tom Barone, Diane Chaput, Page Worthen, Ed Newton, John Anderson, Richard Cartee, Brian McNeal, Olivia Beleau, Doug Spates, Ellie Ingram, Kelley Menier, Janice Ploof, Gerry Coulomb, Gordon Fisky, Ellen Woffel, Henry Lunna, Bill Ingles. This hearing is on tape and filed in the clerk’s office.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Chenette moved to approve the minutes of January 18, 2010. Seconded by Mr. Delabruere, motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Warning for 92nd Annual City Meeting
Mr. Delabruere moved to approve the warning for the Annual City Meeting on March 2, 2010. Seconded by Mr. Chenette, motion carried unanimously.
New Business
Mr. Chenette noted a tree down in Gardner Park.
Old Business
None
Executive Session for Possible Legal Matter
Mr. Chenette moved to enter executive session for a possible legal matter. Seconded by Mr. Wilson, motion carried unanimously.
In open session Mr. Wilson moved to authorize the City Manager to contact Bill Piper regarding legal advice for water/sewer issues. Seconded by Mr. Chenette, motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Mr. Chenette moved to adjourn at 9:12 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Wilson, motion carried unanimously.
Attested______________________This______Day of _________________2010
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