Votes at a glance: Norwich council adopts vehicle depreciation ordinance, Reed & Hughes tax abatement and a slate of budget- and fee-related resolutions

The Norwich City Council on Monday approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a modified schedule of depreciation for motor‑vehicle assessments, a tax‑abatement ordinance for the Reed & Hughes historic redevelopment, appropriations for opioid‑settlement and cannabis gross‑receipts revenues, and multiple appointments. Most measures passed unanimously; a fee increase for Mohegan Park picnic‑area permits passed 6–1.

Why it matters: The depreciation schedule and tax‑abatement ordinance affect municipal revenues and development incentives; the appropriations allocate one‑time or restricted revenues (opioid settlement, cannabis receipts) to city programs. The adopted changes and scheduled public hearings set the next steps for budget and code amendments.

Key outcomes (roll calls and outcomes as recorded):

- Modified motor‑vehicle depreciation schedule (Second reading and action): Adopted, vote 7–0. Motion to bring to the floor by Alderman Hayes, second Alderman Nash. This ordinance changes how motor vehicles are depreciated for property‑tax assessment for assessment years commencing…