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Council creates internal grants manager position, assigns zoning administrator Frank Cheney

Newport City Council · December 3, 2024
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Summary

Council approved a new internal grants manager role with $15,000 annual compensation and immediately assigned Zoning Administrator Frank Cheney to the position; council praised Cheney's recent work.

The council established an internal grants manager position with compensation of $15,000 per year to cover grants-management responsibilities and approved assigning zoning administrator Frank Cheney to the role effective immediately.

A council member moved to create the position with the stated compensation; the motion passed after a voice vote. A subsequent motion to assign Frank Cheney to the role was also moved, seconded and approved. The chair and multiple members praised Cheney's diligence over the previous month.

The transcript records the approved compensation amount ($15,000) and the immediate assignment on the public record. Staff will document the assignment and the grants manager responsibilities consistent with city personnel policy.