NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

The Mayor and Board of Commissioners welcome comments from the public during discussion. You are requested to wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name for the record and to limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The normal process on any particular agenda item is that a motion and second is made by members of the Board to place the item on the floor, a brief description of the item may be given by the City Manager. The public has an opportunity to comment, discussion may ensue by the Board on the item, then a vote is taken.

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.

Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

PERSONNEL ORDERS

PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS & PROCLAMATIONS:

1. Presentation of the "Nominate a Neighbor" Awards.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

CONSENT AGENDA:

2. All items listed under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the Board voting on the motion.

Minutes of the May 20, 2002 meeting.

PUBLIC FORUM:

3. Anyone wishing to address the Board of Commissioners, on any topic not on the Agenda, may do so at this time. If you have comments concerning items that are on the Agenda, you can be recognized to speak at that time.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

4. AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, DECLARING REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 543 EAST FOURTH STREET IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT AS SURPLUS.

5. AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER PHILIP G. CIAFARDINI TO ACCEPT THE SEALED BID OF JIM GUTHRIE AND DEANNA HEIL FOR REAL ESTATE THAT IS LOCATED AT 543 EAST FOURTH STREET.

6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $3,400,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS (NEWPORT INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC PROJECT), SERIES 2002 (THE "BONDS"), ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF NEWPORT INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC, A KENTUCKY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE "COMPANY") FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING APPROVED COSTS OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PROJECT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY; AND APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF (1) A DEED AND CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AND THE COMPANY; (2) A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AND THE COMPANY; (3) A LOAN AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, THE COMPANY AND _______________________________________; AND (4) ANY AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THERETO.

7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,100,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS (HOFBRAUHAUS-NEWPORT, LLC PROJECT), SERIES 2002 (THE "BONDS"), ISSUED AT THE REQUEST HOFBRAUHAUS-NEWPORT, LLC, A KENTUCKY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE "COMPANY") FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING APPROVED COSTS OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PROJECT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY; AND APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF (1) A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY AND THE COMPANY; (2) A LOAN AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, THE COMPANY ___________________; AND (3) ANY AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THERETO.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

8. Discussion concerning cell telephone bids.

9. Discussion concerning leaf vacuum and box bids.

INFORMATION UPDATE - UPCOMING MEETINGS, EVENTS, ISSUES:

1. Historic Preservation Award Winners.

2. "Newport Now" May/June publication.

3. June 13-16 - Italianfest, Riverboat Row.
Thursday, June 13 5:50 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, June 14 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 15 Noon to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 16 Noon to 9:00 p.m.

Live Italian music performed by entertainers from around the nation, 10 food vendors with an extensive selection of wonderful Italian dishes, the Family Photo Booth which showcases the history of Italian families that settled in Newport, and Special Events:

Golf Outing - Friday 9:00 a.m.
5K Run - Friday 8:00 p.m.
Fireworks - Friday & Saturday 11:00 p.m.
Pizza Eating Contest - Saturday 1:30 p.m.
Italian Navy Boat Parade - Saturday evening at dusk
Catholic Mass - Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Cooking Contest - Sunday 3:00 p.m.

Entertainment Schedule and parking information are included in the "Newport Now". Further information may be obtained by calling 292-3666.

4. June 15 and 16 - 6th Annual East Row Garden Club Garden Walk. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., tickets are $12.00 (children under 12 are free) and can be purchased at Watertower Square, 6th & Washington. For more information contact: 513-588-4600 or visit www.eastrow.org

OTHER 2002 SUMMER EVENTS

1. Arts & Music Festival - July 27-28, Riverboat Row

2. Great Inland Seafood Festival - August 9-11, Riverboat Row.

. Barbecuefest - August 16, Riverboat Row.

4. Chili Cook-off & Car Show - August 25, Riverboat Row.

5. Riverfest - September 1, Riverboat Row.

6. Citirama - September 7-15, Wiedemann Hill Project.

STAFF, ADVISORY COUNCIL, COMMISSION UPDATE:

ADJOURNMENT: