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Council Postpones Newport Yacht Club Lease Amendment Indefinitely for Further Negotiation

Newport City Council · September 11, 2024
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Summary

Council voted unanimously to postpone indefinitely consideration of an amendment to the Newport Yacht Club lease so the solicitor and staff can continue negotiations with the club membership.

Council moved to postpone consideration of an amendment to the Newport Yacht Club lease indefinitely so staff can continue negotiations; the motion was carried unanimously.

The solicitor advised the council that further negotiations with the club membership and staff work are needed and that the proper procedural motion to remove the item from immediate consideration is to postpone indefinitely. Councilors said they expect the matter to return when staff and the club have reached greater clarity on terms and public dissemination options.