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City staff (identified in the meeting as Brian) summarized concerns and said the Kentucky League of Cities had urged municipalities to adopt opposing resolutions. Staff warned the state proposal would require the creation of a new centralized collection system, likely incur fees for taxpayers or cities and would not solve existing taxpayer confusion about where to remit local occupational taxes. “The city’s budget is derived 40% minimum by occupational license or payroll tax,” staff said during the discussion, framing the resolution as protection for an essential local revenue stream.

Commissioners argued the proposal would be an overreach and could ultimately reduce local revenue available for services. Commissioner Radwanski said the fees are the city’s “bread and butter” and expressed strong opposition. Commissioner Rekton and others noted the centralized system was described to cities as voluntary but warned the proposal would still create confusion for taxpayers who might be able to choose whether to pay the state or the city, and that taxpayers would still need to track where they worked.

A board member asked which organizations supported the idea; staff said no single organization had been identified as championing the plan and suggested the move appeared aimed at generating state revenue and could be a precursor to broader tax changes. Staff noted a bill had not yet been filed but that KLC representatives had indicated one was imminent and that other nearby jurisdictions had already approved similar opposing resolutions.

The board passed the resolution on a unanimous roll call vote. The adopted resolution instructs city staff to communicate the board’s opposition to the Kentucky General Assembly and to the Kentucky League of Cities.

Ending: Commissioners said they would receive additional information from KLC and city staff and monitor any state bills as they are filed.
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In a special-meeting order the board authorized City Manager John Haden to execute an appointment agreement with Michael Wallachin to provide various legal services, including coverage for citizen board hearings, after a local search. Haden told the commission Wallachin had practiced in Newport for 15 years and “is a litigator” who can represent the city at hearings. Wallachin told the board he and his family have long ties to Newport and said he was “happy to be here” and “look[s] forward to meeting expectations.”

The board also approved internal personnel actions in the Planning and Development Department: Dalen Garland (promoted to parks and recreation manager) and Kim Colston (appointed parks and recreation administrative assistant). Both promotions were presented by city staff as internal moves intended to expand programming and community events; Colston later said she was “very excited” and called the role her “dream job.” The board additionally appointed John Willis as economic development coordinator in the city manager’s office; staff noted Willis is a Newport resident with outreach and data skills the city sought.

During the meeting the city attorney and police leadership described an ordinance amendment to section 31.44 of the Code of Ordinances that formally moves animal control into the police department and codifies several existing positions and responsibilities in the department’s community-facing unit. Chief remarks described rebuilding an identification/community (iDEN) team that will work with code, fire, zoning and planning to improve efficiency.

All of the listed personnel orders and the ordinance passed on roll-call votes with all present commissioners voting yes.

Ending: The board congratulated the newly appointed staff and directed City Hall to process appointment paperwork. Staff indicated the new hires and the codified police roles are intended to strengthen hearings support, community engagement and parks programming.","At a Feb. 3 special meeting the Newport Board of Commissioners approved an appointment of an outside attorney for legal services, promoted two parks and recreation staff and an economic development coordinator, and adopted an ordinance moving animal control and codifying roles within the police department.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6352552,"Habitat for Humanity presents home-repair programs, urges Newport homeowners to apply",0,2551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2224486-36da1ea26f4a5ddced2076c503a4cbb7&start=2551&end=2551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2224486-36da1ea26f4a5ddced2076c503a4cbb7/thumbnail_2551000.jpg","/articles/6352552/Newport/Campbell-County/Kentucky/Habitat-for-Humanity-presents-home-repair-programs-urges-Newport-homeowners-to-apply","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6352552-55cb805ab970c4db7e6891d933e89e2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776580725&Signature=hsgMtSTSTxFeZSLqnRey3ZTUqdZ4xkuLkvZrua1un3lLxPVAFRd7XSpW2NddAOp9KoXUPc7KZKdtdlEfGJKJKUFV7BzovWZbw7fPTuXWKqUxuXnQflF-kvPgq3rcVAuOOOn1xjbGuaf~KuTc6CwTwR0c8M8LigpI8twDdnAv87iPGQmm5uNInnY-B3oazftCHFFQ4z7MOJ6sf8n7-IkJw7sR2Xttr0tWcta6gqxB4jYyIVvS4zhzja5TqYgKr9huIGXr5ANzKHi4730fmYNtkUgLhGmYFwLkMWzL9cDsoVA7xUFoOzDW~U49X1TTc3zhBQYJHRy4~HM~wGlLCXnW7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati told the Newport Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 that its home-repair programs can provide accessibility modifications, roof and window repairs, and targeted critical repairs for low-income homeowners across a nine-county service area.

Megan Goliki, director of operations for the local Habitat affiliate, gave the presentation and described eligibility rules, the types of repairs the organization will and will not undertake, and ways cities can partner with Habitat to expand capacity. “We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter,” Goliki said as she summarized the organization’s mission and repair work.

The presentation said Habitat’s local repair work includes: veteran-targeted repairs funded in part by the Home Depot Foundation; an Aging-in-Place program serving homeowners 60 and older; a state-funded program that supports larger exterior and safety repairs; and the Revive and Thrive loan program, a low-interest payback loan run in partnership with local funders. Goliki said Habitat completed 66 repairs in fiscal year 2024 and has helped “325-plus families” since the repair programs began; staff expect to complete roughly 200 projects by the end of the current program year in June.

Goliki described common repairs as tub-to-shower conversions, ramps and stair lifts, water heaters, HVAC work and many roof and window jobs. She said Habitat typically focuses funding on a single “primary repair” when a house has multiple needs and that full renovations, structural work and mold remediation are outside the program’s scope. “If the home isn’t going to be livable by the time we are finished with the repair, then we can’t do the repair,” she said.

Goliki explained income and occupancy requirements: applicants must live in a single-family, owner-occupied house within Habitat’s multi-county service area, and household income must be at or below 80% of area median income for the program. She said there is no required out-of-pocket payment for many repairs and that Habitat approved a $10,000 repair for a household with about $7,000 in annual income as an example of how grants and low-payback loans are targeted.

Officials asked whether Habitat would replace lead service lines and whether the group works in historic districts. Goliki said Habitat primarily uses subcontractors for skilled trades and has not previously replaced service lines, though the organization could explore it; she said Habitat has worked on older and historic homes and can tailor partnerships, but that local rules for historic districts still apply.

Goliki described three partnership models with local governments: Habitat can serve as general contractor (GC) for larger state-funded projects, can take full intake and outreach in partnership with counties (as it does in Clermont County), or can work alongside county programs where county agencies provide certain services (as with Hamilton County lead-clearance work). She recommended that a municipality define scope and funding caps before finalizing a memorandum of understanding.

Officials and the presenter discussed program capacity. Goliki said the biggest current bottleneck is availability of subcontractors for specialized accessibility work; Habitat raises funds independently but continues to seek additional funding, especially in Kentucky and Indiana. She encouraged residents who think they might qualify to apply, saying, “I would say don’t deny yourself, let us deny you.” Goliki said staff would leave printed applications with City Hall and can provide outreach help through partners such as United Way’s 2-1-1 intake line.

The presentation closed with commissioners expressing support and interest in exploring a municipal partnership to prioritize repairs in historic neighborhoods and other areas of need.

Ending: Goliki offered staff contact information and paper applications for city distribution; commissioners asked staff to follow up on potential partnership steps, including a scoping meeting and drafting MOUs if Newport decides to proceed.","Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati described several repair programs — including veteran, aging-in-place and larger state-funded repairs — to Newport officials on Feb. 3, outlining eligibility, typical work and potential municipal partnership options.","actionData","errors"]

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