NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

The Mayor and Board of Commissioners welcome comments from the public during discussion. You are requested to wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name for the record and to limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The normal process on any particular agenda item is that a motion and second is made by members of the Board to place the item on the floor, a brief description of the item may be given by the City Manager. The public has an opportunity to comment, discussion may ensue by the Board on the item, then a vote is taken.

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.

Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

PERSONNEL ORDERS

1. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING FRANK PELUSO TO THE POSITION OF ACTING CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF THE NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

2. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, REAPPOINTING MARK ABBOTT TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

3. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, REAPPOINTING ROBERT SEITER TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

4. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, REAPPOINTING CHARITY TURNER TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

5. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, REAPPOINTING JIM GUTHRIE TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

6. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, REAPPOINTING KENNETH CLIFT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

7. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, REAPPOINTING NICK MILLER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

8. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, REAPPOINTING BOB YODER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

9. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING TOM MUSK TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURES CODE APPEALS BOARD FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

10. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING ROBERT EVERMAN TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURES CODE APPEALS BOARD FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

11. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING WILLIAM JONES TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURES CODE APPEALS BOARD FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

12. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING INA SHORT TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURES CODE APPEALS BOARD FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

13. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING SANDRA O'SHEA AS AN ALTERNATE TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS & PROCLAMATIONS:

CABLE BOARD MEETING:

14. Presentation of the monthly statistical information by Mr. James Stewart, Jr., General Manager of Insight Communications.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

15. A Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of implementing a redevelopment area on the site generally bounded by I-471 to the east, Park Avenue and Vine Street to the west and near Tenth and Center Streets to the north and Carothers Road to the south.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Minutes for the February 11, 2002 Commission Meeting are not available at this time.

PUBLIC FORUM:

16. Anyone wishing to address the Board of Commissioners, on any topic not on the Agenda, may do so at this time. If you have comments concerning items that are on the Agenda, you can be recognized to speak at that time.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:

17. Second Reading

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 BOCA NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, SECTION 15.08.010 ADOPTED, SECTION 15.08.020 AMENDMENTS, SUBSECTIONS B AND D OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT MUNICIPAL CODE.

18. First Reading

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 0-01-9 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 13.04.070 METERED DOMESTIC WATER RATES OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE METERED DOMESTIC WATER RATES CHARGED BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT FOR THE NEWPORT WATER WORKS.

19. First Reading

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $7,570,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2002 (WATER SYSTEM PROJECT); APPROVING A FORM OF NOTE; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE NOTES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF NOTICE WITH THE STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF THE NOTES; CREATING A NOTE PAYMENT FUND; MAINTAINING A SINKING FUND; AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF THE NOTES ON A NEGOTIATED BASIS TO FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.; AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES.

20. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER PHILIP G. CIAFARDINI TO ACCEPT THE BID OF JOHN B. CONOMOS, INC. FOR PAINTING AND CAULKING OF THE L&N BRIDGE.

21. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER PHILIP G. CIAFARDINI TO ACCEPT THE BID OF GBBN ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE L&N BRIDGE.

22. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AND SUNESIS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE STATE ROUTE 8 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II.

23. First Reading

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY RESCINDING THE GRANTING OF A PROPERTY ASSESSMENT MORATORIUM TO SCOTT CRISLER RELATING TO THE RESTORATION OF PROPERTY AT 622 PARK AVENUE, NEWPORT, KENTUCKY.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH

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