John D. Pettie

The Newport City Council held its regular meeting on February 7, 2022, reviewing financial statements and reports on infrastructure repairs, including traffic lights and George Kell Park. The council approved the minutes from the January 3, 2022 meeting and discussed an ordinance to establish the City Attorney's office as an appointed position. A contract with the Remmel Park Association for Legion Hut restoration was approved, and a proposal to rename Remmel Avenue was tabled for the next meeting.

The Newport City Council held its regular meeting on March 18, 2019, with all members present except Kathy Green. The meeting included approval of the March 4, 2019 meeting minutes, reports on various city projects (airport financials, school superintendent reception), and an overview of the city's state, highlighting new garbage trucks, fire station remodel, and construction projects. The council also went into executive session to discuss an employment issue before adjourning.

The Newport City Council meeting on October 2, 2023, covered various topics including the approval of September meeting minutes, financial reports, and sales tax revenue. Key decisions included allocating $115,000 in ARPA funds for culvert replacement on Country Club and Virginia streets, reappointing James McLarty to the Airport Commission, and appointing Malcolm Haigwood to fill a vacant position. Two proposed ordinances regarding property maintenance were read for the first time and will be further discussed in November.

The Newport City Council's August 7, 2023, meeting covered the 2022 Legislative Audit Report, the 2022 Federal Audit, and July's sales tax revenue. Key decisions included awarding bids for Newport street improvements to Hawkeye Enterprises ($289,194 total) and park improvements to M&A Jones Construction. A resolution authorizing contracts for both projects was approved, with one tabled until September. A special bonus was approved for full-time employees using ARPA funds.

The Newport City Council held its regular meeting on March 4, 2019, approving the minutes of the February 19, 2019 meeting and hearing reports from the Mayor, including the publication of the 2018 Financial Statement and updates on the Arkansas American Legion Junior Air Rifle Championship and flood gates. The council accepted a bid from Harris Ford for a new sanitation truck and adopted an ordinance increasing fines for city prisoner care at the Jackson County Detention Center. The meeting concluded with an invitation to the Grand Opening of the Jacksonport State Park Visitor Center.