Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/14/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
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15-327 1  minutesNovember 9, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-239 16. consent resolutionResolution proclaiming December 2015 as Capital Region Food Program Month. (For presentation in December)   Action details Not available
15-336 19. referralsCommunication from Walter Carlson requesting that the City look into placing solar panels in the open area at Concord Airport. (Pulled from consent by Councilor St. Hilaire)   Action details Not available
15-328 110. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $16,934.40 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency, funds designated for DWI / Impaired Driver Patrols; together with report from the Police Department.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
15-334 111. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 29.2, Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees, Senior Housing; together with report from the Assistant City Planner.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
15-308 112. public hearing reportReport from the City Planner amendment to Mapped Line of Future Street - Bog Road to Kyle Road.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
15-343 113. positive commentsPositive Citizen Commentsreceived and filedPass Action details Not available
15-337 114. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $2,510.73 as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-315 115. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donation report from the City Manager requesting authorization to accept four Melissa Anne Miller oil paintings, approximated value $150+, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-316 116. consent reportCable TV Franchise Agreement negotiations extension report from the City Solicitor.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-332 117. consent reportComprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-318 118. consent reportReport from the Fire Chief on the revision of the City's Local Emergency Operations Plan.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-331 119. consent reportReport from the Fire Chief on an application for a grant funding opportunity from the New Hampshire Department of Safety for critical infrastructure protection for the Fire Department's headquarters complex and communications center.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-322 120. consent reportReport from the City Engineer on the status of the US Route 3 Corridor (North) Improvement Project (CIP35). (Pulled from consent by Councilor Coen)   Action details Not available
15-319 121. consent reportReport authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Association for temporary installation of flags on sections of North and South Main Street.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-324 122. consent reportReport from the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee in response to a referral from City Council regarding a resident concern on wheelchair accessibility on Union Street.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-340 123. consent reportReport from the Traffic Operations Committee in response to a communication from Councilor Herschlag regarding a request by residents of Borough Road to consider installing Deer Crossing signs on Borough Road between Blueberry and Millstream Lanes.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-346 124. consent reportReport from the Deputy City Manager - Development recommending authorization for the hosting of the "Runway 5K" at the Concord Municipal Airport in 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-348 125. consent reportReport from the Economic Development Advisory Council regarding suggestions for Business Development Strategies.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-320 126. consent resolutionResolution in honor of the services of Battalion Chief Guy Newbery (for presentation in January).approvedPass Action details Not available
15-317 127. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the NH Department of Environmental Services Local Source Water Protection program grant to assist in the purchase of two parcels totaling 116-acres located off of Lakeview Drive and West Parish Road; toghether with report from the Conservation Commission.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-345 128. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept up to $45,000 from the NH Department of Environmental Services for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Special Project Grants; together with report from the General Services Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-313 129. consent communicationStreet closure request for the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship to begin on Thursday, January 28, 2016.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-333 130. appointmentMayor Bouley's proposed appointment to the Planning Board. Ian D. WestapprovedPass Action details Not available
15-298 131A. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III (Two Hours Between the Hours of 7:00AM and 6:00PM, Monday - Friday) concerning a section of Village Street; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, & Special Projects.   Action details Not available
15-273 131B. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance; Article 28-4, Development Design Standards and Article 28-5 Supplemental Standards; together with report from the Assistant City Planner.   Action details Not available
15-231 131C. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $610,000; accepting $466,668 from the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes for $143,332 for the purpose of design and construction of the I-393/Horseshoe Pond Drainage Improvements and Watershed Management Study; CIP #571; together with a report from the Associate Engineer. (Public testimony submitted)   Action details Not available
15-285 131D. resolutionResolution authorizing and appropriating $960,000 as a transer to Trust Fund Reserves; funding for this appropriation shall be entirely from FY 2015 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance; together with report from Deputy City Manager - Finance.   Action details Not available
15-286 131E. resolutionResolution appropriating $78,000 from Trust Fund Reserves as a supplemental appropriation to the City's General Fund for the purposes of equipment repair, education and training and Community Center Emergency Repairs, funding for these purposes shall be entirely from Trust Fund Reserve accounts.   Action details Not available
15-292 131F. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $200,000, including $100,000 in grant funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and $100,000 in private donations from the Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail to be used for the design and construction of a portion of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail Project (CIP 543); together with report from the City Engineer.   Action details Not available
15-275 131G. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $21,086 from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to support projects that enhance the special character and vitality of Concord's downtown and neighborhoods; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.   Action details Not available
15-298 132. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III (Two Hours Between the Hours of 7:00AM and 6:00PM, Monday - Friday) concerning a section of Village Street; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, & Special Projects.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-273 133. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance; Article 28-4, Development Design Standards and Article 28-5 Supplemental Standards; together with report from the Assistant City Planner.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-231 134. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $610,000; accepting $466,668 from the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes for $143,332 for the purpose of design and construction of the I-393/Horseshoe Pond Drainage Improvements and Watershed Management Study; CIP #571; together with a report from the Associate Engineer. (Public testimony submitted)approvedPass Action details Not available
15-285 135. resolutionResolution authorizing and appropriating $960,000 as a transer to Trust Fund Reserves; funding for this appropriation shall be entirely from FY 2015 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance; together with report from Deputy City Manager - Finance.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-286 136. resolutionResolution appropriating $78,000 from Trust Fund Reserves as a supplemental appropriation to the City's General Fund for the purposes of equipment repair, education and training and Community Center Emergency Repairs, funding for these purposes shall be entirely from Trust Fund Reserve accounts.approved as amended  Action details Not available
15-292 137. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $200,000, including $100,000 in grant funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and $100,000 in private donations from the Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail to be used for the design and construction of a portion of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail Project (CIP 543); together with report from the City Engineer.approved  Action details Not available
15-275 138. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $21,086 from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to support projects that enhance the special character and vitality of Concord's downtown and neighborhoods; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.approvedPass Action details Not available
15-323 139. consent reportReport from the City Engineer on the status of the Downtown Complete Streets Improvement Project (CIP460).approvedPass Action details Not available
15-344 140. consent reportReport from the Ad-Hoc Street Tree Committee recommending the adoption of a Street Tree PolicyapprovedPass Action details Not available
15-321 141. reportCommunication from Jack Shields, Penacook resident, asking that City Council consider changing the date of Halloween for Penacook to the same day and time as Concord; together with report from former Police Chief regarding Halloween dates and times within the community. (Additional communication from Jack Shields received)approved  Action details Not available
15-288 142. reportSupplemental report from the City Engineer outlining lighting alternatives for the Downtown Complete Streets Improvement Project (CIP460).tabled  Action details Not available
15-025 143. OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 27, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; Article 27-1, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code, Section 27-1-5, Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code/2009; together with report from Code Administration. (8-14)(9-26C; 9-29) (10-37) (11-41) (12-38) (1-43) (2-57) (3-46) (4-49) (5-46) (6-43) (7-39) (8-27) (9-43) (10-42) (11-42) (12-34) (1-48) (2-35) (3-31) (Action on this item was tabled after a public hearing was held on September 9, 2013.)   Action details Not available
15-024 144. resolutionResolution amending the official map so as to establish the mapped lines of a future street for a new street from the intersection of Storrs and Theatre Streets southerly to Langdon Avenue; together with report from the Assistant City Planner. (1-16) (2-33I; 2-42) (3-39) (4-37) (5-58) (6-53) (7-40) (8-65) (9-37) (10-36) (11-40) (12-37)(1-42) (2-56) (3-45) (4-18) (5-45) (6-42) (7-38) (8-26) (9-42) (10-41) (11-41) (12-33) (1-47) (2-34) (3-30) (Action on this item tabled following a February 2013 public hearing)   Action details Not available
15-131 145. resolutionReport from the Rules Committee recommending revisions to the current Rules of the City Council. (Item tabled, no action taken, at the June 8, 2015 City Council meeting).   Action details Not available
15-336 19. referralsCommunication from Walter Carlson requesting that the City look into placing solar panels in the open area at Concord Airport. (Pulled from consent by Councilor St. Hilaire)   Action details Not available
15-322 120. consent reportReport from the City Engineer on the status of the US Route 3 Corridor (North) Improvement Project (CIP35). (Pulled from consent by Councilor Coen)approved  Action details Not available
15-342 1Inf1 Information itemSeptember 14, 2015 Street Tree Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-325 1Inf2 Information itemOctober 22, 2015 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-341 1Inf3 Information itemOctober 29, 2015 Street Tree Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-338 1Inf4 Information itemNovember 2, 2015 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-329 1Inf5 Information itemNovember 19, 2015 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-339 1Inf6 Information itemNovember 23, 2015 Street Tree Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-314 1Inf7 Information itemCommunication from Comcast Cable notifying the City of Concord of their intent to continue to provide free high-speed internet service to Concord Schools as well as the Library.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-326 1Inf8 Information itemCommunication from Comcast Cable notifying the city of new subscription prices that go into effect on December 20, 2015.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-330 1Inf9 Information itemQuarterly Comcast Franchise Fee Payment.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-335 1Inf10 Information itemMerrimack County Proposed Budget for the 2016 calendar year.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-347 1Inf11 Information itemDistrict Two Executive Council Report from Colin Van Ostern.received and filed  Action details Not available
15-349 1Inf12 Information itemCommunication from Granite State Airport Management Association thanking the City for their support of the Aviation Day and Runway 5K held at the Concord Municipal Airport on November 7, 2015.received and filed  Action details Not available