Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/12/2024 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
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23-0724 1  minutesJanuary 3, 2024 City Council Orientation Meeting Minutes.   Action details Not available
23-0671 1  minutesJanuary 4, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.   Action details Not available
23-0686 1  minutesJanuary 8, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes   Action details Not available
23-0733 17. consent reportPresentation by the Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail.   Action details Not available
23-0694 18. referralsCommunication from Change for Concord requesting free meeting space twice a month on Friday evenings at the City Wide Community Center.received and filed  Action details Not available
23-0696 19. resolutionResolution adopting a Community Power Program for electricity supply in Concord and authorizing the City to join the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. (Public testimony submitted.) (Additional public testimony submitted.)moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0698 110. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $880,000 in the Traffic Signals and Traffic Operations Improvements project (CIP #283) for the design and construction of traffic signal upgrades and associated improvements at the intersections of North State/Centre Streets and North Main/Washington/Ferry streets, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $880,000, and repurposing the sum of $101,221.97 from the State/Pleasant Intersection subproject (CIP #283) for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0658 111. public hearing reportPublic Hearing regarding the status of the following: $750,000 in Public Facilities & Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds subgranted to the Boys and Girls Club of Central New Hampshire; $500,000 in Public Facilities CDBG funds subgranted to Crisis Center of Central NH; and $500,000 in Housing CDBG funds subgranted to Concord Coalition to End Homelessness, together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0712 112. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $561,074 in the new airport terminal building project (CIP #383) for the design, permitting, and bidding of a new airport terminal building and accepting the sum of $365,754 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, the sum of $20,320 from the State of New Hampshire, and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $175,000 for this purpose, together with a report from the Associate Engineer.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0690 113. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $305,000 in the general fund as a transfer out to capital for the purchase of PFAS-free structural firefighting gear, authorizing the use of $305,000 in unassigned fund balance, and appropriating the sum of three hundred five thousand dollars ($305,000.00) in the Fire Department Personnel Protective Equipment Project (CIP #573) for this purpose.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0700 114. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $50,000 as a transfer in from trust in the Abbott Road/Sewalls Falls Road Intersection project (CIP #520) and authorizing the use of $50,000 in Highway Reserve funds for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0723 115. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $42,000 in the ERP Needs Analysis project (CIP #302) for replacement of the City Prosecutor’s Office software (CIP #302) and authorizing the use of $42,000 in technology reserve funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Solicitor.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0721 116. resolutionResolution establishing a Sidewalk Reserve, appropriating the sum of $22,023.18 in the General fund as a transfer out to trust, and accepting the sum of $22,023.18 from Amoskeag Beverages LLC/Amoskeag Realty LLC for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0713 117. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $5,792 in the Airport fund as a transfer out to capital and authorizing the use of airport fund balance for this purpose, and appropriating the sum of $115,830 in the New Airport Terminal Building project (CIP #383) for the design and permitting of a new parking lot and related improvements, accepting the sum of $104,246 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, accepting the sum of $5,792 from the State of new Hampshire, and accepting the sum of $5,792 as a transfer from the Airport fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0736 118. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-3, Boards and Commissions, Economic Development Advisory Committee; together with a report from Mayor Champlin.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0716 119. positive commentsPositive Citizen Comments.received and filedPass Action details Not available
23-0702 120. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $1,909.15, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0687 121. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $1,588.80, in electronic equipment from WalMart, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0684 122. consent reportFinal Status Report on the City Council's CY 2022-2023 Priorities.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0657 123. consent reportReport from Deputy City Manager - Development seeking approval for modifications of the approved development plan and associated building designs for the John Flatley Company's apartment building at #32 South Main Street, as well as associated modifications 2022 License Agreement for stairs and handicap accessible ramp in City's South Main Street rights-of-way related thereto.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0695 124. consent reportDecember 31, 2023 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0711 125. consent reportReport from the Fire Chief authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for grants totaling up to $25,000.00 from the Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services for the time period ranging from October 1, 2023 to the end of Fiscal Year 2024 (June 30, 2024) for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime and backfill for Fire Department members to attend Technical Rescue courses.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0699 126. consent reportReport requesting the Police Department be authorized to apply for up to $16,000 in grant funding through the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for funds to purchase equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit for search and rescue operations.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0710 127. consent reportReport from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, the Parks & Recreation Director and the General Services Director regarding scheduled renovations of the Garrison Park Pool. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)continued  Action details Not available
23-0670 128. reportReport from the Library Director recommending acceptance of a gift from The Joan Heartz Trust and The Alan F. Gordon Trust, in the amount of $217,654.46, to the Concord Public Library. Funds will be appropriated from this trust in the future through the annual budget process.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0704 129. consent reportReport from the City Engineer, General Services Director, and Deputy City Manager - Development recommending modifications to the FY2024 Annual Highway Paving and Sidewalk Improvement Programs (CIP #78 and #17) relative to Pembroke Road (full length), Brookwood Drive (full length), Fox Run (full length), and Pinecrest Circle (full length).approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0720 130. consent reportReport from the City Engineer requesting authorization for the City Manager to accept two public drainage easements related to the installation of a public culvert under Broad Cove Drive.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0719 131. consent reportReport from the Associate Engineer recommending the City Manager be authorized to accept $32,000 of Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grants funds in the amount of $32,000 from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics for operations and maintenance expenses at the Concord Municipal Airport, together with a report from the Associate Engineer - Capital Projects.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0732 132. consent reportFacilities Naming Committee report regarding the naming of City space within the Penacook Community Center.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0705 133. reportReport from the Purchasing Manager regarding the Purchasing Division eProcurment Vendor Self-Service Program.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0640 134. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to accept an Easement Deed for a Recreational Trail from Sarnia Seacoast, L.L.C. on a portion of private property at 6 Loudon Road for the purposes of constructing a portion of the Merrimack Greenway Trail; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0697 135. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the purpose of designing and constructing a portion of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail (CIP #543); together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0717 136. appointmentMayor Champlin and City Manager Aspell's proposed appointments to the Board of Ethics: James D. Rosenberg, Stephen J. Shurtleff, Marcia Moran, Tenley Callaghan and John Sullivan.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0685 139. appointmentMayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Planning Board: Erle Pierce, David Allyn Fox, Matthew Hicks, Jeffrey Santacruce, Richard Woodfin, Chiara Dolcino and Frank Kenison.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0634 140A. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $544,318.75 as a transfer to the Bridge Reserve fund and accepting the sum of $544,318.75 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.   Action details Not available
23-0638 140B. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 34 Personnel Rules and Regulations, Article 34-5-5, Probationary Appointments, to modify the time frame for probation of original appointments within the Information Technology (IT) department from one year to six months; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.   Action details Not available
23-0634 141. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $544,318.75 as a transfer to the Bridge Reserve fund and accepting the sum of $544,318.75 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0638 142. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 34 Personnel Rules and Regulations, Article 34-5-5, Probationary Appointments, to modify the time frame for probation of original appointments within the Information Technology (IT) department from one year to six months; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0524 143. 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.)tabled  Action details Not available
23-0513 144. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with Brady Sullivan, or related entity, for private use of City property located on Storrs Street for improvements associated with redevelopment of 11 Stickney Avenue; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Supplemental report and draft agreement submitted.)approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0710 127. consent reportReport from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, the Parks & Recreation Director and the General Services Director regarding scheduled renovations of the Garrison Park Pool. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0757 1Sus1 referralsCommunication from Terri Trier, on behalf of the residents of Hills Court Condo Association, inquiring as to how fees for their trash pickup are calculated.   Action details Not available
23-0768 1Sus2 ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Article 28-2-4 Allowable Principal and Accessory Uses in Zoning Districts, Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards and Glossary; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Revised Ordinance and reports submitted.)moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
23-0703 1Inf1 Information itemJanuary 8, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
23-0683 1Inf2 Information itemJanuary 10, 2024 Ad-Hoc Beaver Meadow Golf Course Building Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
23-0709 1Inf3 Information itemJanuary 22, 2024 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
23-0731 1Inf4 Information itemJanuary 29, 2024 Facilities Naming Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
23-0689 1Inf5 Information itemReport from NH Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington.received and filed  Action details Not available
23-0718 1Inf6 Information itemParks and Recreation Departments 2023 Year In Review Report.received and filed  Action details Not available