Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 8/12/2024 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
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24-311 1  minutesJuly 8, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.   Action details Not available
24-348 17. consent reportIntroduction of John Conforti, Deputy City Solicitor.   Action details Not available
24-351 18. consent reportPresentation of proclamation in recognition of Concord Community TV's 25th Anniversary.approved  Action details Not available
24-346 19. referralsCommunication from Nate Veilleux, 17 Broken Ground Drive, requesting consideration be given to the installation of speed bumps or speed tables and sidewalks on Broken Ground Drive.   Action details Not available
24-339 110. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Schedule I - Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places, Schedule III - Parking Time is Limited in Designated Places, and Schedule VII - Bus and Taxicab Stands; together with a report from the City Engineer and the Deputy City Manager - Development in response to the City Council's request to relocate the Concord Area Transit (CAT) bus stop, now located between 214 and 220 North Main Street. (Public testimony received.)moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
24-280 111. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 13, Public Health, Article 13-5, Sanitary Food Code; together with a report from the Health & Licensing Officer. (Referred back to the Ad-Hoc Committee to review Outdoor Dining & Food Trucks at the September 9, 2024 City Council meeting.)moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
24-352 112. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $1,140,000 as a transfer to the Community Improvement Reserve and accepting the sum of $1,140,000 in grant proceeds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Division of Economic Development for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
24-309 113. resolutionResolution rescinding the appropriation of $135,000 and de-authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $135,000 for the Fire Facility Renovations project (CIP #252), appropriating the sum of $65,000 for the FY24 Washer Dryer subproject (CIP #252), appropriating the sum of $70,000 for the FY25 Manor Station Sewer Line Maintenance subproject (CIP #252) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $135,000 for these purposes; together with a report from the Deputy Fire Chief.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
24-310 114. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $35,000 in the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility (COMF) Improvements project (CIP #323) for the development of a conceptual study of shared facilities at the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility and accepting the sum of $35,000 from the Concord School District for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
24-345 115. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the Sidewalk, Bikeway, and Streetscape Improvements project (CIP #17) for the design of bus stop improvements on North Main Street and authorizing the use of Highway Reserve funds for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer and the Deputy City Manager - Development.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
24-303 116. public hearing reportReport from the Director of Real Estate Assessments recommending the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between the City of Concord and Briar Hydro Associates for Rolfe Canal Falls, Penacook Upper Falls & Penacook Lower Falls.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
24-343 117. positive commentsPositive Citizen Comments.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-324 118. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,532.39, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approved  Action details Not available
24-342 119. consent reportReport from the City Manager requesting authorization to accept the Donation of a "Concord Coach" Model.approved  Action details Not available
24-305 120. consent reportReport from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2025 Membership, Daily Fee, Simulator, and Outing Rates for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)   Action details Not available
24-355 121. consent reportReport from City Solicitor on complaints reviewed by Board of Ethics at June 24, 2024 meeting, and recommendation from Board of Ethics to City Council regarding complaint reviewed at July 29, 2024 hearing. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic.)   Action details Not available
24-356 122. consent reportReport from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations recommending City Council approve the reclassification of the current Administrative Technician II position within the City Clerk's Office to an Administrative Assistant position.approved  Action details Not available
24-322 123. consent reportReport from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Councilor Schlosser with a resident request for reduced 15 mph speed limit on Birch Street.approved  Action details Not available
24-323 124. consent reportReport from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Councilor Schlosser with a resident request for a sidewalk and reduced 25 mph speed limit on Iron Works Road.approved  Action details Not available
24-299 125. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) of matching grant funding through the New Hampshire Department of Safety for technical assistance for the revision of the City's Local Emergency Operations Plan; together with a report from the Fire Chief.approved  Action details Not available
24-304 126. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit applications to the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs Municipal Per Unit grant program in an amount of up to $30,000 and Municipal Demolition grant program in the amount of up to $35,000; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.approved  Action details Not available
24-318 127. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement for the installation of a photographic and LED light exhibit on the Main Street stair tower windows of the Storrs St. Garage, together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.approved  Action details Not available
24-335 128. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the submittal of a Request for Project Intent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of obtaining Fiscal Year 2025 funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Airport Terminal Program in the amount not to exceed $6,150,000 and the FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant program in the amount not to exceed $1,660,000 relative to final design, mitigation, and construction associated with the airport terminal project at the Concord Municipal Airport; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.approved  Action details Not available
24-336 129. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the submittal of a Planning Grant application to the State of NH/Federal Aviation Administration in an amount not to exceed $605,000 for the purpose of obtaining Bil-Aig funding relative to development of an environmental impact assessment associated with the airport terminal and parking improvements project and other airport improvement projects as detailed in the FY25-34 Capital Improvement Program and Budget at the Concord Municipal Airport; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.approved  Action details Not available
24-341 130. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $5,058,000 to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of obtaining Fiscal Year 2024 funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Airport Terminal and Airport Infrastructure Grant Programs relative to 2024 Notice of Award associated with the airport terminal project at the Concord Municipal Airport; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.approved  Action details Not available
24-337 131. consent resolutionResolution accepting the sum of $6,250 from Onyx Partners Ltd to support a third-party peer review of a potential public/private partnership concerning redevelopment of the former Steeplegate Mall and Regal Cinema sites located at 270 and 282 Loudon Road and appropriating the sum of $6,250 for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Horne and Councilor Brown.)   Action details Not available
24-296 132. appointmentMayor Champlin's proposed re-appointments to the Everett Arena Advisory Committee: Dan Arndt, Joseph Farrelly, Michael Gfroerer and Nicholas Wallner.approved  Action details Not available
24-297 133. resolutionMayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Althea Barton, Jim Figueira, Nicholas Kotkowski, Marry Miller and Brian Sartorelli.approved  Action details Not available
24-287 134. appointmentMayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Linda J. Zollo.approved  Action details Not available
24-258 135A. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $200,000 in the Loudon Road Bridge Improvement Project (CIP #588) for the evaluation and interim repair of the Bridge Deck on Loudon Road Bridge and authorizing the transfer of $200,000 from the Bridge Reserve fund for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.   Action details Not available
24-235 135B. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $144,929.47 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $144,929.47 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2024; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance.   Action details Not available
24-260 135C. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the General Fund for a Class and Compensation Study and authorizing the use of $90,000 in Human Resources Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance.   Action details Not available
24-279 135D. public hearing reportOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Class Specification Index, to Modify/Add the Positions Specified in the Attached Ordinance for FY2025; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.   Action details Not available
24-278 135E. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance concerning Conditional Use Permits for obstruction of the State House Dome, as well as maximum height limits within the Central Business and Opportunity Corridor Performance Districts, together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Revised ordinance, supplemental report and communication from Attorney Ari Pollock submitted.) (Public testimony and a report from the City Planner, on behalf of the Architectural Design Review committee received.)   Action details Not available
24-278 140. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance concerning Conditional Use Permits for obstruction of the State House Dome, as well as maximum height limits within the Central Business and Opportunity Corridor Performance Districts, together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Revised ordinance, supplemental report and communication from Attorney Ari Pollock submitted.) (Public testimony and a report from the City Planner, on behalf of the Architectural Design Review committee received.)approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
24-258 136. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $200,000 in the Loudon Road Bridge Improvement Project (CIP #588) for the evaluation and interim repair of the Bridge Deck on Loudon Road Bridge and authorizing the transfer of $200,000 from the Bridge Reserve fund for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-235 137. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $144,929.47 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $144,929.47 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2024; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-260 138. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the General Fund for a Class and Compensation Study and authorizing the use of $90,000 in Human Resources Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-279 139. public hearing reportOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Class Specification Index, to Modify/Add the Positions Specified in the Attached Ordinance for FY2025; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-340 141. reportUpdate from UNH Sustainability Fellow on the Community Power Communications outreach plan.   Action details Not available
23-0524 142. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $10,308,000 in the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project (CIP #107) for the construction of a new facility and related improvements, and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $10,308,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Presentation and proforma submitted.) (Public testimony received.) (Revised presentation submitted.) (Additional public testimony received.)   Action details Not available
24-305 120. consent reportReport from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2025 Membership, Daily Fee, Simulator, and Outing Rates for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)approvedPass Action details Not available
24-355 121. consent reportReport from City Solicitor on complaints reviewed by Board of Ethics at June 24, 2024 meeting, and recommendation from Board of Ethics to City Council regarding complaint reviewed at July 29, 2024 hearing. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic.)approvedPass Action details Not available
24-337 131. consent resolutionResolution accepting the sum of $6,250 from Onyx Partners Ltd to support a third-party peer review of a potential public/private partnership concerning redevelopment of the former Steeplegate Mall and Regal Cinema sites located at 270 and 282 Loudon Road and appropriating the sum of $6,250 for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Horne and Councilor Brown.)approvedPass Action details Not available
24-320 1Inf1 Information itemApril 16, 2024 and May 21, 2024 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.   Action details Not available
24-319 1Inf2 Information itemMay 2, 2024 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-263 1Inf3 Information itemMay 15, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-298 1Inf4 Information itemJune 4, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-307 1Inf5 Information itemJune 6, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-306 1Inf6 Information itemJune 12, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-302 1Inf7 Information itemJune 18, 2024 Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-325 1Inf8 Information itemJuly 8, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-334 1Inf9 Information itemJuly 11, 2024 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
24-347 1Inf10 Information itemCommunication from Kathleen Murphy, Concord School District, regarding the Proposed New Middle School.received and filed  Action details Not available