Newport public meetings in 2020
11 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Newport Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including the Greater Newport Vision 2040, a subcommittee discussion on a proposed ordinance, the annual Tree City USA tree planting, and applications for open committee positions. The committee will also review the October department report and receive an update from Friends of Newport Parks and Recreation. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Discussion of Greater Newport Vision 2040 with Leslie Palotas
- Subcommittee discussion on Parks and Recreation committee ordinance
- Tree City USA annual planting of a tree
- Review of applications for open committee positions
- October 2020 Department Report and Friends of Newport Parks and Recreation update
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an update on Allan Wells, proposed changes to municipal code regarding airport leases, and new hangar leases for two individuals. The committee will also review the operations report and approve the previous meeting's minutes.
- Update on Allan Wells employment agreement and lease
- Proposed code change to Section 9.40.015 on leasing airport property
- New hangar lease for Daniel B. McCrea at site D4
- New hangar lease for Ken Williams at site A2
- December 2020 operations report
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee will meet electronically to discuss and potentially act on draft rules and regulations, a maritime aero tracking discussion, and the September and October operations reports. The agenda includes approval of July minutes and public comments via email.
- Discussion/action on draft Rules and Regulations with suggested changes
- Discussion on Maritime Aero tracking information
- Review of September 8, 2020 Operations Report
- Review of October 13, 2020 Operations Report
- Draft Airport Development Timeline Checklist 2020
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss collaboration with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, review a resident/non-resident ordinance, and receive updates on systemic racism and inequality. The director's report includes updates on a cooperative use agreement with Lincoln County School District, soccer field, wildfire shelter, and reopening of the Recreation & Aquatic Center. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items and reports.
- Review of resident/non-resident ordinance for parks and recreation
- Update on LCSD-City Cooperative Use Agreement (IGA City-LCSD Use of Facilities)
- Soccer Field Council update
- Wildfire Shelter update
- Recreation & Aquatic Center reopening update
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Newport Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the Park Master Plan spreadsheet, systemic racism and inequality, a soccer field update, and a resident/nonresident ordinance requirement. The committee will also hear a director's report on COVID-19 and the June 2020 department report. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Discussion of Park Master Plan spreadsheet
- Discussion of Systematic Racism & Inequality
- Soccer Field Update Report
- Subcommittee & Resident/Nonresident Ordinance Requirement
- COVID-19 Update and June 2020 Department Report
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee is meeting to approve the June 9, 2020 minutes, review the July 2020 operations report, and hear public comments. The agenda includes discussion/action items and committee comments, but no specific decisions are listed.
- Approval of June 9, 2020 minutes
- Review of July 14, 2020 Operations Report
- Public comments from Janet Burley and Paul Thompson
Budget Committee
The Newport Budget Committee will finalize budget discussions from its June 2 meeting and consider approval of the City of Newport and Urban Renewal Agency budgets for fiscal year 2020-21, including tax levies and a revised fee schedule. The meeting is held electronically, with public comment accepted via email and phone. The agenda includes several public comments and a process evaluation.
- Approve City of Newport budget for FY 2020-21 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
- Approve General Obligation Bond tax levies for FY 2020-21
- Recommend Council approval of revised fee schedule (2020-2021)
- Approve Newport Urban Renewal Agency budget and tax levies for South Beach, Northside, and McLean Point districts
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee met electronically on June 9, 2020, to discuss and potentially act on updated airport rules and regulations. The agenda included a review of the operations report and standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes. The committee also listed long-term goals including pursuing commercial airline service and expanding utility services.
- Discussion and action on Airport Rules and Regulations
- Review of the June 9, 2020 Operations Report
- Approval of May 12, 2020 Minutes
Budget Committee
The Newport Budget Committee is meeting to review the 2020-2021 fiscal year Hit and Wish List, along with additional budget information including forecasting tools and a parks reopening plan. They will also hear public comment, with one written comment from Carla Perry submitted. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Hit and Wish List review
- Chamber of Commerce Room Occupancy Report
- Parks and Recreation facility operation hours and reopening plan
- Newport Forecasting Tool 2020-21 proposals (101, 201, 220)
- Public comment from Carla Perry
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Newport Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a COVID-19 department update and receive the director's April 2020 report. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its February 26, 2020 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment, committee comments, and setting the next meeting date.
- COVID-19 Department Update (discussion item)
- April 2020 Department Report (director's report)
- Approval of February 26, 2020 minutes
- Public comment period
- Meeting at Newport Recreation Center, Room 105
Airport Committee
The Newport Airport Committee met electronically on May 12, 2020, to review operations and discuss hangar development. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions were listed in the provided text.
- Discussion on Hangar Development
- Approval of March 10, 2020 Minutes
- May 12, 2020 Operations Report