Newport City Council — Transcript
Thursday, March 5, 2026
State of the City Address - Parks System Improvements
State of the City Address - Public Works and Utilities
State of the City Address - Library and Transit Services
State of the City Address - City Planning and Economic Development
State of the City Address - Funding, Housing, and Infrastructure Projects
State of the City Address - Future Initiatives and Personnel
Washington County Sheriff's Office Report - Public Safety and Mental Health
Fire Chief's Report - Department Activities and Safety
Engineers Report - Water System and County Project Hours
Superintendent of Public Works Report - Operations and Equipment
Mayor and Council Reports - Community Engagement and Staff Appreciation
Votes (1)
Washington County Road 38 Resurfacing Project - Extended Work Hours Request
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Ingramman [01:09:05] · Seconded by Council member Sumar [01:09:07]
Washington County requested to extend work hours for the County Road 38 resurfacing project, from late July into October, to include Saturdays between 7 AM and 7 PM. The City Engineer clarified that this is a resurfacing project with limited excavation, posing less noise disruption than full reconstruction projects, which council members noted as a positive factor in considering the request.
Notable Quotes (3)
Washington County had formally requested to extend their work hours for the County Road 38 resurfacing project that's uh, scheduled for later this summer. Uh, it'll be likely starting end of July and then running into uh, October. Uh, typically our our work hours are 7 to 7 Monday through Friday. and uh contractors or applicants may request uh uh work hours directly from the council for any weekend work. Uh the county had requested work on Saturdays between the hours of 7 and 7.
And I will mention that this is a resurfacing project. So, it's it's limited excavation equipment. So, it is really, you know, removing the pavement, ensuring that the subgrade is in good condition, and then repaving. So, it is it's a lesser scope than a lot of the uh city reconstruction projects that we've been working on lately.
I just want to emphasize your your comment that it's not going to be any deep excavation. So there's not going to be any likeliness to encounter rock that needs to be blasted. So it's just going to be typical um trucks, trailers, excavators. That would be my expectation. Yes. So I think that gives us a better opportunity to allow this.
Ordinances & Resolutions (8)
A survey used to set priorities for park projects, with its top three priorities completed by 2025.
Developed with a consultant, this plan identified almost 30 segments and trails to add, connecting the community to various points and securing $1.4 million in federal grants.
A comprehensive update in 2025, clarifying processes, reorganizing material, and incorporating performance standards, including the zoning map, future land use map, and land use table.
A component of the overall Zoning Code Update.
A component of the overall Zoning Code Update.
A component of the overall Zoning Code Update.
Identified continuing code enforcement efforts and the Palo Tire location for future housing as high priorities.
An agreement amended to extend the notice period from 90 days to one year for potential relocation.