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Newport council reviews September financials, reports October sales-tax receipts; approves Oct. 7 minutes
Summary
At its Nov. 4 meeting the Newport City Council received the city's September financial statements, heard October sales-tax receipts (City $189,019; County $128,472; NEDC $94,510) and approved the Oct. 7 minutes in a 5-0 vote with one abstention.
At its Nov. 4, 2024 meeting the Newport City Council received the city's September financial statements and heard that October sales-tax receipts were $189,019 for the city, $128,472 for the county and $94,510 for the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC). The council approved the minutes from the Oct. 7, 2024 meeting in a formal vote.
Mayor Ratliffe said an electronic copy of the September 2024 financial statements for multiple city funds was sent to each council member with the council package and asked that any questions be directed to City Clerk/Treasurer Hembrey. The statement packet covered the General Fund, Street Fund, 911 Fund, Sewer Fund and several other dedicated funds.
A motion by Council Member Carol Falwell to approve the Oct. 7 minutes, seconded by Council Member Regina Lake, carried with five "yes" votes from Michael Allen, Carol Falwell, Wendell Green, Regina Lake and Andy May. Council Member Donnie Ivie abstained, the minutes record states, because he was absent on Oct. 7, 2024.
There were no items listed under unfinished or new business. With no further business the council adjourned the meeting.
