_Board of Commissioners

CITY OF NEWPORT, KY CAUCUS AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS February 3, 2025 MINUTES Newport Municipal Building, 998 Monmouth Street, 1st Floor Multi-Purpose Room Call to Order: A caucus meeting was called to order by Mayor Guidugli Jr. on February 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Newport Municipal Building at 998 Monmouth Street. In attendance were: Commissioner Radwanski, Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Sutherland, Commissioner Rechtin, Mayor Guidugli Jr., City Manager John Hayden, Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen, City Attorney Daniel Braun, Police Chief Christopher Fangman, Fire Chief Frank Peluso, and City Clerk Tiffany Myers. PRESENTATION: Megan Golike from Habitat for Humanity gave a presentation on the services they offer. PUBLIC FORUM: Those in the audience who wished to address the Board or Habitat for Humanity could do so. ADJOURNMENT OF CAUCUS MEETING: With no further business to discuss, Mayor Guidugli Jr. adjourned the meeting. The caucus meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Clerk’s note: These minutes are respectfully submitted in keeping with the direction and spirit of Newport Code of Ordinances § 30.025(E) and the requirements of KRS 61.835. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Tiffany Myers Date Approved: Mayor Thomas L. Guidugli Jr. Attest: City Clerk Tiffany Myers Page 1|4  CITY OF NEWPORT, KY SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS February 3, 2025 MINUTES Newport Municipal Building, 998 Monmouth Street, 1st Floor Multi-Purpose Room Call to Order: Mayor Guidugli Jr. called a special meeting to order on February 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. 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: Commissioner Radwanski, Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Commissioner Sutherland, Mayor Guidugli Jr., City Manager John Hayden, Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen, City Attorney Dan Braun, Police Chief Christopher Fangman, Fire Chief Frank Peluso, and City Clerk Tiffany Myers. PERSONNEL ORDERS: COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2025-11 AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER JOHN HAYDEN TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL WOLOSHIN FOR VARIOUS LEGAL SERVICES. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Smith-Morrow, to approve Commissioners Order R-2025-11, as read. Roll Call: Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Sutherland Yes Mayor Guidugli Yes 5-0- Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2025-12 AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING DAYLIN GARLAND TO THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. A motion by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Radwanski, to approve Commissioners Order R-2025-12, as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Rechtin Yes Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Sutherland Yes Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes Page 2|4 Mayor Guidugli Yes 5-0- Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2025-13 AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING KIM COLSTON TO THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Commissioner Radwanski, to approve Commissioners Order R-2025-13, as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Sutherland Yes Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Mayor Guidugli Yes 5-0- Motion carried- so ordered. COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2025-14 AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING JOHN WILLIS TO THE FULL-TIME ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to approve Commissioners Order R-2025-14, as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Sutherland Yes Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Commissioner Radwanski Yes Mayor Guidugli Yes 5-0- Motion carried- so ordered. OLD BUSINESS: SECOND READING OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AMENDING SECTION 31.44 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING PERSONNEL WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to approve Commissioners Ordinance O-2025-01, as read. Roll Call: Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Sutherland Yes Page 3|4 Mayor Guidugli Yes 5-0- Motion carried- so ordered. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, OPPOSING ANY BILLS BROUGHT FORTH DURING THE 2025 KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION BY ANY MEMBER OF THE KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE, IN FULL OR IN PART, THAT PROVIDES FOR THE CENTRALIZED COLLECTION OF LOCAL OCCUPATIONAL BUSINESS FEES/TAXES BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to approve Resolution R-2025-15 as read. Roll Call: Commissioner Rechtin Yes Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Sutherland Yes Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes Mayor Guidugli Yes 5-0- Motion carried- so ordered. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried—so ordered. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tiffany Myers Date Approved: Mayor Thomas L Guidugli Jr. Attest: City Clerk Tiffany Myers Page 4|4