_Board of Commissioners

CITY OF NEWPORT, KY REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Monday, January 22, 2024 MINUTES Call to Order: A regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Guidugli Jr. on January 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. op in the Multipurpose Room of the Newport Municipal Building at 998 Monmouth Street. The meeting was opened with a silent invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were: y Commissioner Radwanski, Commissioner Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Mayor Guidugli Jr., Assistant City Manager John Hayden, City Attorney Daniel Braun, Police Chief lC Christopher Fangman, Assistant Fire Chief Scott Kohrs, Finance Director Lenny Kuntz, Planning and Development Director Brian Steffen, and City Clerk Tiffany Myers. Attended Via Zoom Vice Mayor Fennell. CALL TO ORDER Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call PERSONNEL ORDERS ca COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-01 ffi AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, O RATIFYING THE MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENT OF TERRY RASCHE AS THE CITY OF WOODLAWN’S MEMBER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Vice Mayor Fennell, to approve Order R-2024- 01 as read. Roll Call: An Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow Commissioner Rechtin Yes Yes Yes Vice Mayor Fennell Yes ot Mayor Guidugli Jr. Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO R-2024-02 Yes N AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING THE MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARY BETH CROCKER, MIKE KOLB, KEN CLIFT, AND NICK MILLER AS MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. A motion by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Rechtin, to approve Order R-2024-02 as read. Page 1|8 Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Mayor Guidugli Jr. Yes Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-04 op AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, PROMOTING JOSHUA BUCCHI TO THE POSITION OF LIEUTENANT IN THE NEWPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT. y A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, to approve Order R-2024-04 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell Mayor Guidugli Jr. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes lC Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-05 ca AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, ffi PROMOTING CHRIS WHITE TO THE POSITION OF SERGEANT IN THE NEWPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT. O A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Vice Mayor Fennell, to approve Order R-2024- 05 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Yes An Commissioner Smith-Morrow Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell Mayor Guidugli Jr. Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. Yes Yes Yes Yes COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-06 ot AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING JASON SULLIVAN TO THE POSITIONS OF LABOR/MAINTENANCE IN THE N COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 8, 2024. A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Vice Mayor Fennell, to approve Order R-2024- 06 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Page 2|8 Mayor Guidugli Jr. Yes Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS Chief Fangman presented Detective Jason Gabbard with a Bravery Award for saving a woman’s life. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-07 AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, op APPOINTING MICHAEL LAMB TO THE POSITIONS OF LABOR/MAINTENANCE IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 8, 2024. y A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Commissioner Radwanski, to approve Order R- 2024-07 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell Mayor Guidugli Jr. Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes lC COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-11 ca AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MARK RAMLER TO THE HISTORIC ffi PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Commissioner Rechtin, to approve Order R- 2024-11 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow O Yes Yes An Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell Mayor Guidugli Jr. Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-12 Yes Yes Yes ot AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CHAD SILBER TO THE CODE BOARD OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. N A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, to approve Order R-2024-12 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Mayor Guidugli Jr. Yes Page 3|8 Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-13 AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CAITLIN MCBEE TO THE TREE BOARD OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, to approve Order R-2024-13 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Yes Yes Yes op y Mayor Guidugli Jr. Yes Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-14 lC AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF DON SPAULDING TO THE TREE BOARD OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. ca A motion by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, seconded by Vice Mayor Fennell, to approve Order R- 2024-14 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow ffi Yes Yes Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell Mayor Guidugli Jr. O Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. Yes Yes Yes An Mayor Guidugli Jr. called a recess at 7:19 pm, and the meeting resumed at 7:32 pm with the following members present: Commissioner Radwanski, Commissioner Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Vice Mayor Fennell, and Mayor Guidugli. PUBLIC HEARINGS  None ot PUBLIC FORUM  Candidate Matt Lehman for District 67 introduced himself. N  Josh Tunning, 212 W 8th Street, stated he would like the developer to consider incorporating bicycle parking and electric charging stations into the garage design. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, to approve the regular meeting minutes on December 11, 2023, as presented. Motion carried- so ordered. Page 4|8 OLD BUSINESS SECOND READING OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-2023-021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2023 IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $16,500,000 (WHICH AMOUNT MAY BE INCREASED BY UP TO $1,650,000 OR DECREASED IN ANY AMOUNT) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING FACILITY; APPROVING THE FORM OF BONDS; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF NOTICE WITH THE STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF THE BONDS; CREATING A BOND PAYMENT FUND; MAINTAINING THE HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED SINKING FUND; AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE BIDS OF THE BOND PURCHASER FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS. op y A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, to approve Ordinance O-2023-021 as read. Comments: lC  Assistant City Manager Hayden gave an update on the project. He advised tonight that we are approving the bonds. Our projections are very conservative, and we estimate the city will make ca several million dollars. If the city decided to sell the garage, it would need to be sold at fair market value by law. Also, since this project is in a TIF District, the city can redirect tax dollars back into the site. Some can be used towards debt repayments.  Developer Shaun Pan stated that they are projecting to bring visitors to the community who will contribute $1.5 million monthly to the local economy, and the hotel will bring 40 full-time jobs and 25- 30 part-time jobs. ffi  Jason Kramb, 627 Linden Ave., wanted to know more about the financials and how to see them.  Finance Director Lenny Kuntz described TIF Districts and Pilot Programs and how the city made the O projections for this project. Mayor Guidugli requested to have a presentation when everything was finalized. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Yes An Commissioner Smith-Morrow Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell Mayor Guidugli Jr. Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. Yes Yes Yes Yes NEW BUSINESS ot FIRST READING OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-2024-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY N AMENDING SECTION 37.094 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES TO AMEND SUBSECTION (A) TO PROVIDE FOR A CREDIT OF THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AS PART OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY P.L. MARKETING, INC. UNDER THE KENTUCKY BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO KRS 154.32-010 THROUGH 154.32-100. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, to approve Ordinance O-2024-01 as read. Page 5|8 Comments:  Assistant City Manager Hayden said PL Marketing is a valued partner in the city, and we are working with them to keep their business here.  Finance Director Lenny Kuntz explained the financials and how this would work for the city. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Abstain Vice Mayor Fennell Mayor Guidugli Jr. Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-03 Yes Yes AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY op y AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS L. GUIDGULI TO EXECUTE A CERTIFIED LOCAL lC GOVERNMENT NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION NOMINATION FORM RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE EXPANSION OF YORK STREET NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT AS SUBMITTED TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE. A motion by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Radwanski, to approve Order R-2024-03 as read. Comments: ca Planning and Development Director Brian Steffen explained that this Order expands the York Street Historic District from the 9 and 10 hundred blocks of Orchard and the 5 and 6 blocks of York Street. This ffi will provide generalized boundaries. Also, we are working on having the Buena Vista hearing for the HP Board in the next few months and hopefully have this before this Board in the spring. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow Commissioner Rechtin Vice Mayor Fennell O Yes Yes Yes Yes An Mayor Guidugli Jr. Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2024-10 Yes AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER THOMAS J. FROMME TO ENTER INTO AN ot AGREEMENT WITH MADISON TREE CARE AND LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR ZONAL TREE MAINTENANCE. A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Vice Mayor Fennell, to approve Order R-2024- N 10 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Commissioner Smith-Morrow Yes Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Mayor Guidugli Jr. Yes Motion 5-0. Motion carried- so ordered. Page 6|8 DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS Assistant City Manager Hayden:  I wanted to provide some information on the new Tesla’s the city has. First, you don’t use the brake to stop; you would ease off the gas; by doing this, you are saving money on the brake life for this car. Secondly, if the city had a supercharger, it would charge in 18 minutes. Lastly, the cost of a Tesla was significantly less than a gas vehicle fully equipped, and we received these a lot quicker than gas vehicles currently on the market because of the backlog. This is a small step for the city to reduce its carbon footprint.  op We are scheduled to provide HB 55 training to the HP Board. This is not required to be completed by this board, but it would benefit them. Once the training is done, we can move forward with Buena Vista. y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Rechtin:  lC Had a productive meeting. We voted on financing a garage and appointed several people to various boards. Commissioner Radwanski:   ca I rode along with Public Works for the snow we received. This was an excellent opportunity to see what challenges they faced. Had the opportunity to test drive a Tesla. Commissioner Smith-Morrow:  ffi Excited to be able to continue to work for the city and can’t wait to see what is to come this year.   O The parking garage will be a landmark project for the city. Looking forward to seeing the Buena Vista project and would like to see a façade fund program available for the residents in that area. An Vice Mayor Fennell:   Happy to see the Tree Board being activated and thanked Caitlin and Don for serving. Would like the Assistant City Manager Hayden to see the city’s stance on a kayak launch. Mayor Guidugli: ot  This was a productive meeting, and I thank Mark and John for stepping up tonight. ADJOURNMENT N A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Morrow, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried- so ordered. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:32 pm. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Tiffany Myers Page 7|8 Date Approved: Mayor Thomas L. Guidugli Jr. Attest: City Clerk Tiffany Myers op y lC ca ffi O An ot N Page 8|8