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Council appoints library trustee and two council seats on Municipal Fire Commission; one fire commission nomination passed by split vote
Summary
The council appointed Evan Barta to the Coventry Library Board unanimously and filled two council seats on the Municipal Fire Commission; Jamie LeBlanc was appointed to one seat on a 4‑3 vote, and President Hillary Lima was appointed to the second seat 7‑0.
The council considered appointments to boards and commissions. Evan Barta, a 14‑year Coventry resident and deputy director at the Warwick Public Library, introduced himself and explained his interest in serving on the Coventry Library Board of Trustees. After an invitation to speak the council moved and unanimously approved his appointment (7‑0).
Later, the council opened discussion on appointing two council representatives to the newly formed Municipal Fire Commission. Several council members expressed interest in serving and emphasized the need for independent taxpayer voices alongside fire district representatives. Jamie LeBlanc was nominated and confirmed on a split roll call (4‑3) for the first council seat. The council then voted to appoint President Hillary Lima to the second council seat by a unanimous roll call (7‑0). The president apologized for a prior posting error and said future appointment listings will be handled as a blanket discussion to avoid procedural mistakes.
Appointments and votes were taken on the record; staff will proceed to seat and notify appointees.
