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Newcastle council holds brief closed session, approves procedural motions and hears public debate over chamber
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Newcastle City Council met in a short closed session on pending litigation, approved routine motions including excusing an absent member and canceling the Dec. 16 meeting, and heard public comments praising outgoing members and criticizing the Chamber of Commerce; a first reading was held for a telecom franchise ordinance.
Mayor Clark presided over the Newcastle City Council meeting on Nov. 18, which opened with a short executive session to consult with legal counsel on pending or potential litigation under the statute read into the record (transcribed as “RCW 4 2.3 0.11 subsection 1 paragraph I”). The council returned to open session with no decisions announced.
The council approved a motion to excuse Council member Charbonneau, which carried on a voice vote, and later voted to cancel the scheduled Dec. 16 council meeting. Mayor Clark said the meeting was being recorded and broadcast on the city’s YouTube channel.
Public comment included a mix of praise and criticism. Sarah Goodman, a resident, thanked Mayor Clark, Deputy Mayor LaCocchia and Council member…
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