Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 9/11/2017 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
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17-540 1  minutesAugust 14, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes.   Action details Not available
17-436 16. consent resolutionResolution in recognition of the services of Master Police Officer James R. Fallon.   Action details Not available
17-437 17. consent resolutionResolution in recognition of the services of Master Police Officer Matthew A. Nelson.   Action details Not available
17-461 18. consent resolutionResolution in honor of the services of retired Paramedic Lieutenant H. Bobby Silvestriadis.   Action details Not available
17-459 19. consent resolutionResolution in honor of the services of retired Firefighter Paramedic Wellington Bartels.   Action details Not available
17-460 110. consent resolutionResolution in honor of the services of retired Firefighter James Cournoyer.   Action details Not available
17-558 113. Information itemMerrimack River Greenway Trail project presentation.   Action details Not available
17-530 115. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 15, Licensing and Regulation of Businesses, Trades, and Occupations; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
17-536 116. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code, Chapter 28-9-4, Decisions by the Planning Board, Site Plan Review, Projects Exempt from Site Plan Review; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Supplemental report from the Planning Board submitted)moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-544 117. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 29.2-1-2 (b)(1) Public Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance, Assessment and Collection, Computation of the Amount of Impact Fees; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-545 118. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 29.2-1-2 (e) Public Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance, Assessment and Collection, Waivers; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-542 119. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking; Article 18.1, Stopping, Standing and Parking; relocation of two bus stops from the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street to the Pleasant Street crosswalk north of State Street; together with a report from the Traffic Engineer.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-554 120. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places, Schedule I, K Street; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-541 121. 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, Public Information Officer; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-520 122. resolutionResolution appropriating $60,000 including authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $60,000 as the local agency match for the replacement of Concord Area Transit Bus Vehicles. (CIP #584); together with report from the City Engineer.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-523 123. resolutionResolution authorizing and appropriating the sum of $300,000 from the Conservation Reserve Purchase of Property fund for the purchase of two parcels totaling 116 acres within the Penacook Lake watershed, located off Lakeview Drive and West Parish Road (FY2017 CIP #352), and approving the acquisition of said open space watershed protection property; together with report from the Assistant Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-556 124. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $660,000 for improvements to the School Street Parking Garage (CIP #433) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of up to $660,000; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-522 125. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $21,618 in unmatched grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, funds designated for law enforcement related programs; together with report from the Police Department.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-537 126. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $62,551 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Opioid Abuse Reduction Initiative, funds designated for conducting illegal drug related investigations; together with report from the Police Department.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-510 127. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $749,030.26 in one time Highway Block Grant Funds under SB 38 as a transfer to the Highway Reserve Fund; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-511 128. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $62,820 to the Project Inspection, Golf and Sears Block Tax Increment Finance Funds Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2017, retroactive to June 30, 2017 which will be fully funded from excess revenues and available fund balances; together with report from Deputy City Manager - Finance.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-561 129. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase and sale/development agreement with Dol-Soul Properties LLC concerning the sale and redevelopment of city owned real estate at 32-34 South Main Street and 33 South State Street known as the former New Hampshire Employment Security Property; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-562 130. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Supplemental report from the Planning Board submitted)moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-563 131. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 29.2, Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance, Article 29.2-1-3, Administration, Section (g) Incentives for Redevelopment of Blighted, Underutilized, Abandoned, or Contaminated Buildings and Table 4 "City Priority Redevelopment Projects"; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-564 132. resolutionResolution adopting an amended and restated Development Program and Financing Plan for the Sears Block Tax Increment Finance District; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Supplemental report submitted)moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-565 133. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $300,000 for the demolition of the former New Hampshire Employment Security Building (CIP #578) within the Sears Block Tax Increment Finance District and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of up to $300,000; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-566 134. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $160,000 for improvements to the Storrs Street Municipal Parking Garage (CIP #529) within the Sears Block Tax Increment Finance District and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of up to $160,000; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
17-543 135. positive commentsPositive Citizen Comments.received and filedPass Action details Not available
17-529 136. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $2,169.04 as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-532 137. consent reportReport from the Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending an adjustment to the Golf Fund General Overhead charges. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
17-519 138. consent reportReport from the General Services Director regarding Concord Regional Solid Waste Resource Recovery Cooperative (CRSWRRC) Reserve Funds.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-526 139. consent reportReport from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding the Monument Preservation Team at Old North Cemetery.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-525 140. consent reportReport from the Parks and Recreation Director on the Adopt A Grave Program.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-521 141. consent reportReport from the Associate Engineer recommending the use of unexpended water project funds to supplement the repair of the roads programed for new water main installation in the FY2017 Water Main Replacement Project.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-518 142. consent resolutionResolution in recognition of the services of Philip H. Bilodeau, P.E.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-524 143. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a Conservation Easement at 40 Farmwood Road as a contribution from Public Service of New Hampshire, D/B/A Eversource Energy for conservation purposes; together with report from the City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-553 144. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase option agreement amendment with Caleb Development Corporation concerning the sale and redevelopment of city owned property at 35 Canal Street, Penacook; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
17-557 145. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to renew and extend a purchase and sales agreement with the Penacook Community Center concerning city owned property located on Village Street; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-550 146. consent communicationStreet closure request for the 66th Annual Concord Christmas Parade to be held on Saturday, November 18th at 9:30 a.m.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-551 147. consent communicationStreet closure request for the 16th Annual Rock 'N Race to benefit the Payson Center for Cancer Care to be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-450 148. appointmentProposed Appointment of Laura Scott to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.approvedPass Action details Not available
17-528 149. appointmentMayor Bouley's proposed reappointments to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee. Craig Tufts and Sheila ZakreapprovedPass Action details Not available
17-440 150A. 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, to add the position of Environmental Compliance Manager at the Water Treatment Plant Division; together with report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the General Services Director.   Action details Not available
17-444 150B. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $852,591.97 in previously collected street damage fees as a transfer to the Highway Reserve Fund retroactive to June 30, 2017; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.   Action details Not available
17-445 150C. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $120,000 as a transfer to Highway Reserve for the Road Improvement Program, using anticipated revenues from Street Cutting Excavation Fees as the funding source; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.   Action details Not available
17-499 150D. resolutionResolution de-authorizing the sum of $34,000 in bond authorizations from the Stormwater Improvements Project (CIP #83), authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes for up to $34,000 and appropriating said funds for the exit 16/Mountain Road/Shawmut Street Roundabout Project (CIP #24); together with report from the City Engineer. (Revised resolution submitted)   Action details Not available
17-517 150E. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title 1, General Code, Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-3, Miscellaneous Regulations, Ward Lines; together with report from the City Solicitor.   Action details Not available
17-440 151. 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, to add the position of Environmental Compliance Manager at the Water Treatment Plant Division; together with report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the General Services Director.approved  Action details Not available
17-444 152. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $852,591.97 in previously collected street damage fees as a transfer to the Highway Reserve Fund retroactive to June 30, 2017; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.approved  Action details Not available
17-445 153. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $120,000 as a transfer to Highway Reserve for the Road Improvement Program, using anticipated revenues from Street Cutting Excavation Fees as the funding source; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.approved  Action details Not available
17-499 154. resolutionResolution de-authorizing the sum of $34,000 in bond authorizations from the Stormwater Improvements Project (CIP #83), authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes for up to $34,000 and appropriating said funds for the exit 16/Mountain Road/Shawmut Street Roundabout Project (CIP #24); together with report from the City Engineer. (Revised resolution submitted)approved  Action details Not available
17-517 155. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title 1, General Code, Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-3, Miscellaneous Regulations, Ward Lines; together with report from the City Solicitor.approved  Action details Not available
17-464 156. reportReport on the new Recreation Building/Skate House at White Park from the Parks and Recreation Director.   Action details Not available
17-559 157. reportDiscussion on setting a date for a public meeting regarding Keno, to be held on or before October 23, 2017. (Solicitor's report as approved by City Council on August 14, 2017 attached)   Action details Not available
15-131 158. 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
17-571 1  consent reportReport from the City Solicitor as well as a copy of the current and proposed Rules submitted for the September 11, 2017 Council meeting.   Action details Not available
17-240 159. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with Associated Enterprises, Inc. to install a balcony and related improvements within the North Main Street rights-of-way; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Action on this item tabled at the May 8, 2017 Council meeting)   Action details Not available
17-532 137. consent reportReport from the Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending an adjustment to the Golf Fund General Overhead charges. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
17-553 144. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase option agreement amendment with Caleb Development Corporation concerning the sale and redevelopment of city owned property at 35 Canal Street, Penacook; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
17-570 1  ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title 1, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization; Article 1-6, Code of Ethics; together with report from the City Solicitor.   Action details Not available
17-572 1Sus2. consent reportReport recommending that the City Council grant a license to Liberty Utilities across the City parcels known as Map 45, Block 6, Lot 20 and Map 45, Block 6, Lot 8, for the purpose of providing natural gas service to the New Hampshire Historical Society building at 6 Eagle Square.   Action details Not available
17-540 15. minutesAugust 14, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes.   Action details Not available
17-515 1Inf1. Information itemJune 14, 2017 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-513 1Inf2. Information itemJune 14, 2017 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-514 1Inf3. Information itemJuly 12, 2017 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-533 1Inf4. Information itemJuly 18, 2017 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-538 1Inf5. Information itemJuly 27, 2017 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-512 1Inf6. Information itemAugust 8, 2017 Architectural Design Reveiw Committee Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-539 1Inf7. Information itemAugust 10, 2017 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-535 1Inf8. Information itemAugust 15, 2017 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-527 1Inf9. Information itemAugust 21, 2017 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-552 1Inf10. Information itemCommunication from the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources informing City Council that the Concord Gas Light Company Gasholder House will soon be considered by the New Hampshire State Historical Resources Council for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.received and filed  Action details Not available
17-546 1A. appointmentMayor Bouley's proposed reappointment to the Upper Merrimack River Advisory Committee. Frederick Chormann, Jr.   Action details Not available
17-555 1B. appointmentCity Manager's proposed appointment to the Board of Assessors. R. Jon Duhamel   Action details Not available