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Newport City Council
Members of the Newport City Council meeting Tuesday approved a number of resolutions. One of the resolutions provides additional flexibility in the regulation regarding the number of dogs a resident may have. The revised regulation allows for additional hospice animals. Another resolution reduces the allowed speed in school zones and near playgrounds to 15 mph. A third resolution gives final approval to a resolution that prohibits leaving mown grass on a street. City Manager James Finchum said here have been concerns regarding the safety of cyclists and clogged up drainage pipes as the result of grass clippings on the street. The council also approved a West Highway 25/70 Corridor plan, which provides for a coordinated development with Cocke County. Community Development Director Gary Carver told the council members the approval is necessary before the consultants on the project can be paid by the state. The corridor stretches from Thinwood Drive west to the Highway 411 intersection. A part-time employee will be hired to assist at the Newport Community Center during the current remodeling. With plans for the Partnership Economic Development, Tourism and Chamber of Commerce moving to the Tanner Building, the entrance to the Community Center is being moved to the Cosby Road. The body also agreed to apply for a $750 state grant for the Newport Farmers Market. The body approved the replacement of four compressors in the heat and air system at the Community Center. The compressors recently were burned up by electrical surges. But because none of the suppliers or Newport Utilities have claimed responsibility for the issue, the city will pay the $18,000 cost of replacement. Fire Chief Randy Ragan announced that his department and several volunteer fire departments will be distributing smoke detectors in various communities this Saturday from 9 am till noon. Resident Kim Gregg called on the council to change the names of River Road, River Street, and East Main Street to Waters Edge, because of the "stigma associated with the current names." She said about 56 properties would be affected, however, there is some opposition to the proposal and the council took no action on the request. Alderman Steve Smith recognized Chad and Kendall Williams who recently constructed a handicapped ramp at the Newport DAV Post. The council also donated $1,000 toward the repair of the roof on the Stokely Memorial Library which was damaged during a spring storm. City Manager Finchum said the Tanner Building which is being rehabilitated, will be toured on Thursday and the progress of the current upgrades will be evaluated.
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