Pursuant to
Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-1, as amended,
and in accordance with Section 42-46-5
Purposes for Which Meeting May be Closed,
“(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation” and
“(a) (5) Any discussions or considerations relating to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public…”
the Newport City Council will meet in Executive Session
remotely in compliance with Governor McKee’s Executive Order 20-63 (2) …Such means may include, without limitation, providing public access through telephone, internet, or satellite-enabled audio or video conferencing or any other technology that enables the public to clearly follow the proceedings of the public body while those activities are occurring.”
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Meeting ID: 989 2840 4227
The Council, prior to meeting in Executive Session, will meet via zoom in Open Session and, by open call by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members, vote to convene the meeting in a closed session at
5:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The City Council will discuss in Executive
Session issues relating to the lease, acquisition or disposition of publicly held property involving the Gateway Center and
the negotiation of a settlement in pending tax appeal litigation involving City property in Portsmouth, Rhode Island