City of Newport

City Council

(Approved 6/12/24)

 

Minutes for Interviews held for the Zoning Board Chair and Canvassing Board member held on May 28, 2024, City Hall, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

 

The Council members convened at 5:36 p.m. and the following members were present:

 

PRESENT

XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG

LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE.

 

ABSENT

DAVID CARLIN

CHARLIE HOLDER

MARK ARAMLI

ANGELA LIMA

JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO

 

Applicant: Susan Perkins for Zoning Board

 

Questions:

·         Why do you want to be Chair?

·         What prior relevant experience would you bring to this role?

·         Do you have any conflicts of interest and if you did, how would you navigate such a conflict?

·         The role requires use and familiarity with local zoning ordinances and associated governing statutes.  How comfortable are you working with such things?

·         Are you prepared to assume the substantial workload associated with this position?

 

Applicant: Donato D’Andrea for the Board of Canvasser

 

Interview started at 6:04pm

 

Questions:

·         Why do you want to serve on this board?

·         Generally, will you refrain from engaging in partisan activities that might jeopardize the appearance of your ability to make objective decisions on the board?

·         What relevant prior experience do you have?

·         Are you prepared to make the requisite commitment of time for the duration of the proposed term?

 

 

Adjourn- 6:30 p.m.

 

 

Laura C. Swistak, CMC

City Clerk