May 28, 2024 - Board Interviews

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, 2nd 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