_Board of Commissioners
Regular MeetingNewport, KY · June 24, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF NEWPORT, KY
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 21, 2025 Minutes
Call to Order:
Mayor Guidugli Jr. called a special meeting to order on June 24, 2025, at 4:30 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 Rechtin, Commissioner
Sutherland, Mayor Guidugli Jr., City Manager John Hayden, Assistant City Manager Brian
Steffen, City Attorney Dan Braun, and City Clerk Tiffany Myers.
OLD BUSINESS:
SECOND READING OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT,
KENTUCKY AMENDING ORDINANCE O-2024-14 BY AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO
JUNE 30, 2025.
A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to
approve Commissioners Ordinance O-2025-08 as read.
Roll Call:
Commissioner Sutherland Yes
Commissioner Radwanski Yes
Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes
Commissioner Rechtin Yes
Mayor Guidugli Yes
5-0. Motion carried- so ordered.
SECOND READING OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026,
INCLUDING AN ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND MAKING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A motion by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland, to
approve Commissioners Ordinance O-2025-09 as read.
Roll Call:
Commissioner Radwanski Yes
Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes
Commissioner Rechtin Yes
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Commissioner Sutherland Yes
Mayor Guidugli Yes
5-0. Motion carried- so ordered.
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R- 2025-45
AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY
AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GATOR NEWPORT PARTNERS, LTD
REGARDING REAL PROPERTY SALE AND EASEMENTS ALONG CAROTHERS ROAD.
A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to approve
Resolution R-2025-45 as read.
Roll Call:
Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes
Commissioner Rechtin Yes
Commissioner Sutherland Yes
Commissioner Radwanski Yes
Mayor Guidugli Yes
5-0. Motion carried- so ordered.
COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2025-46
AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY,
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH KENTUCKY LEAGUE
OF CITIES (KLCIS) FOR PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE AND WITH KENTUCKY
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL (KEMI) FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland, to approve
Resolution R-2025-46 as read.
Roll Call:
Commissioner Rechtin Yes
Commissioner Sutherland Yes
Commissioner Radwanski Yes
Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes
Mayor Guidugli Yes
5-0. Motion carried- so ordered.
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion by Commissioner Rechtin, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried—so ordered. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tiffany Myers
Date Approved: Mayor Thomas L. Guidugli Jr.
Attest:
City Clerk Tiffany Myers
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Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING
In accordance with KRS 61.823, notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the City of Newport, Kentucky, has been called by the Board of
Commissioners.
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Newport Municipal Building
998 Monmouth Street, 1st Floor, Multi-Purpose Room
Newport, Kentucky 41071
Pursuant to City Ordinance and KRS 61.826, one or more members of the Board of
Commissioners may attend and participate via Zoom or another video teleconferencing
platform. The primary physical location for public attendance remains the Newport Municipal
Building, as noted above, where all members of the public are welcome to view and attend the
meeting.
The agenda for the meeting will be posted and available at:
Agenda Center • Newport, KY • CivicEngage
This notice is issued on the 23rd day of June 2025.
Tiffany Myers
Tiffany Myers
City Clerk
City of Newport, Kentucky
CITY OF NEWPORT, KY
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 24, 2025 @ 4:30 PM
Newport Municipal Building, 998 Monmouth Street, 1st Floor Multi-Purpose Room
AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
For special meetings, the board must adhere to the published agenda and is not at liberty to discuss
other topics.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance, one or more members of the Board of
Commissioners may participate via Zoom or a similar teleconference system. The primary
physical location remains the City of Newport Municipal Building, 998 Monmouth Street, 1st Floor
Multi-Purpose Room.
CALL TO ORDER:
OLD BUSINESS:
SECOND READING OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT,
KENTUCKY AMENDING ORDINANCE O-2024-14 BY AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO
JUNE 30, 2025.
SECOND READING OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026,
INCLUDING AN ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND MAKING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R- 2025-45
AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY
AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GATOR NEWPORT PARTNERS, LTD
REGARDING REAL PROPERTY SALE AND EASEMENTS ALONG CAROTHERS ROAD.
COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2025-46
AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY,
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH KENTUCKY LEAGUE
OF CITIES (KLCIS) FOR PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE AND WITH KENTUCKY
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL (KEMI) FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
ADJOURNMENT:
Board of Commissioners Upcoming Scheduled Meetings 2025 @ 6:30 PM
July 21 (Regular)
August 18 (Regular)
September 15 (Regular)
September 29 (Caucus)
October 20 (Regular)
November 3 (Caucus)
November 17 (Regular)
December 15 (Regular)
January 5, 2026 (Regular)
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