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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/13/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
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24-667 1  minutesDecember 9, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-003 16A. consent reportProclamation of appreciation for Donald Brueggemann, manager of The Works Cafe.   Not available Not available
24-692 17. referralsCommunication from Andy Duncan, 16 Kimball Street, requesting PFAS test results of wastewater sewage sludge and its potential impact on the Russell-Shea Community Gardens.   Not available Not available
24-650 18. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Class Specification Index, Wastewater Maintenance Manager; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources.   Not available Not available
24-615 19. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $35,000 for reimbursement of demolition costs associated with the Next Step Living, Inc project at 3 North State Street and accepting the sum of $35,000 in grant proceeds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Municipal Demolition Grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.   Not available Not available
24-672 110. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $21,499 for law enforcement related programs and accepting the sum of $21,499 in unmatched grant funds from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.   Not available Not available
24-659 111. resolutionResolution accepting the terms of a Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) grant issued by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), appropriating the sum of $259,062 for the purchase of a modular vehicle barrier system, and accepting the sum of $259,062 from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for this purpose; together with a report from the Fire Chief.   Not available Not available
24-670 112. positive commentsPositive Citizen Comments.   Not available Not available
24-673 113. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $4,167.55, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.   Not available Not available
24-669 114. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting authorization to accept a monetary gift totaling $765, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.   Not available Not available
24-652 115. consent reportFiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Report (ACFR) from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)   Not available Not available
24-657 116. consent reportQuarterly Current Use Change Tax Report from Director of Real Estate Assessments.   Not available Not available
24-661 117. consent reportReport from the Deputy City Manager for Development recommending approval of a license agreement for an awning by Marathon Sports at 142 North Main Street which will be located within the City's highway rights-of-way.   Not available Not available
24-686 118. consent reportReport from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and the City of Concord Municipal Employees Unit of Local #1580, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO ("AFSCME").   Not available Not available
24-687 119. consent reportReport from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and Local 2322, International Union - United Automobile Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America ("UAW").   Not available Not available
24-689 120. consent reportReport from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and the Concord Police Supervisor's Association ("CPSA").   Not available Not available
24-691 121. consent reportReport from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and the Concord Police Patrolmen's Association ("CPPA").   Not available Not available
24-628 122. consent resolutionResolution accepting the terms of an Emergency Management Performance grant, appropriating the sum of $5,000 for providing technical assistance for the revision of the City’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP), and accepting the sum of $5,000 in NH Department of Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Grant funding for this purpose; together with a report from the Fire Chief.   Not available Not available
24-653 123. consent resolutionResolution rescinding the appropriation of $225,000 and de-authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $225,000 in the Telephone System Replacement project (CIP #525) and repurposing the sum of $204,251.86 from the Enterprise Resource Planning project (CIP #302) to the Telephone System Replacement project (CIP #525) from various funds; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance and the Information Technology Director.   Not available Not available
24-658 124. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to the NHDOT Transportation Alternates Program for funding to cover costs associated with designing, permitting, 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. (Revised Title; revised resolution submitted.)   Not available Not available
24-637 125. consent resolutionResolution repurposing the sum of $29,091.10 in the Fire Facility Renovation project (CIP #252) for rehabilitation and restoration repairs to the Fire Administration heating system; together with a report from the Deputy Fire Chief.   Not available Not available
24-599 126A. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance to further revise certain provisions, which were previously modified by Ordinance #3168 on August 12, 2024, pertaining to conditional use permits for obstruction of the State House Dome and maximum height limitations in certain portions of the Central Business Performance District and Opportunity Corridor Performance District, as well as to amend other additional sections of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.   Not available Not available
24-611 126B. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Article 35-2, Compensation Plan, Schedule D, Elections Specialist; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources.   Not available Not available
24-581 126C. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $17,265 to assist the Library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $17,265 in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.   Not available Not available
24-582 126D. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds in the sum of $750,000 to the Community Development Block Grant Fund program, appropriating the sum of $750,000 to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing’s redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, and accepting the sum of $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Public testimony received.)   Not available Not available
24-583 126E. resolutionResolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures, in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing's Redevelopment Project at 30 East Side Drive, increasing the affordable housing units from the existing 14 units to between 20 and 24 new affordable housing units to support independent living and housing opportunities, including services for adults with learning and developmental disabilities; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.   Not available Not available
24-586 126F. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $3,049,000 as a transfer to reserves and authorizing the use of $3,049,000 from Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.   Not available Not available
24-587 126G. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $54,000 in the General Fund for furniture, equipment, and training; and authorizing the use of $54,000 in Reserve Funds for this purpose.   Not available Not available
24-607 126H. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Concord Public Library chilling unit replacement subproject (CIP #551) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $150,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director.   Not available Not available
24-603 126I. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $40,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Opioid Abuse Reduction Initiative grant for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.   Not available Not available
24-604 126J. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $16,000 for the purchase of equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit in search and rescue operations and accepting the sum of $16,000 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.   Not available Not available
24-614 126K. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 in the General Fund for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging work and authorizing the use of $40,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.)   Not available Not available
24-599 127. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance to further revise certain provisions, which were previously modified by Ordinance #3168 on August 12, 2024, pertaining to conditional use permits for obstruction of the State House Dome and maximum height limitations in certain portions of the Central Business Performance District and Opportunity Corridor Performance District, as well as to amend other additional sections of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.   Not available Not available
24-611 128. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Article 35-2, Compensation Plan, Schedule D, Elections Specialist; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources.   Not available Not available
24-581 129. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $17,265 to assist the Library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $17,265 in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.   Not available Not available
24-582 130. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds in the sum of $750,000 to the Community Development Block Grant Fund program, appropriating the sum of $750,000 to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing’s redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, and accepting the sum of $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Public testimony received.)   Not available Not available
24-583 131. resolutionResolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures, in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing's Redevelopment Project at 30 East Side Drive, increasing the affordable housing units from the existing 14 units to between 20 and 24 new affordable housing units to support independent living and housing opportunities, including services for adults with learning and developmental disabilities; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.   Not available Not available
24-586 132. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $3,049,000 as a transfer to reserves and authorizing the use of $3,049,000 from Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.   Not available Not available
24-587 133. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $54,000 in the General Fund for furniture, equipment, and training; and authorizing the use of $54,000 in Reserve Funds for this purpose.   Not available Not available
24-607 134. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Concord Public Library chilling unit replacement subproject (CIP #551) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $150,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director.   Not available Not available
24-603 135. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $40,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Opioid Abuse Reduction Initiative grant for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.   Not available Not available
24-604 136. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $16,000 for the purchase of equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit in search and rescue operations and accepting the sum of $16,000 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.   Not available Not available
24-614 137. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 in the General Fund for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging work and authorizing the use of $40,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.)   Not available Not available
24-660 138. reportPresentation of State of New Hampshire Housing Champion Award   Not available Not available
23-0524 139. 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.)   Not available Not available
24-652 115. consent reportFiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Report (ACFR) from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)   Not available Not available
24-632 1Inf1 Information itemJune 5, 2024 Heritage Sign Program Review Committee Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
24-631 1Inf2 Information itemNovember 6, 2024 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
24-629 1Inf3 Information itemNovember 7, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
24-674 1Inf4 Information itemDecember 2, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
24-655 1Inf5 Information itemDecember 11, 2024 Ad-Hoc Beaver Meadow Building Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
24-647 1Inf6 Information itemDecember 12, 2024 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
24-654 1Inf7 Information itemDecember 16, 2024 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
24-676 1Inf8 Information itemDecember 19, 2024 Airport Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
24-671 1Inf9 Information itemCorrespondence from Xfinity regarding Price Changes.   Not available Not available
24-675 1Inf10 Information itemDecember 19, 2024 Everett Arena Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available