Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/9/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
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18-440 1  minutesJune 11, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes.approved  Action details Not available
18-460 1  minutesJune 14, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes.approved  Action details Not available
18-463 1  minutesJune 14, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.approved  Action details Not available
18-451 16. consent reportPresentation by the Steering Committee to End Homelessness.   Action details Not available
18-436 18. referralsCommunication from Teresa Bryant, Granite Case Management, requesting City Council consider changes to current parking restrictions near the Pitman Building in Concord.   Action details Not available
18-437 19. referralsPetition requesting a reduction in speed limit on Rockingham Street in Concord to 25 mph together with appropriate noticeable and distinctive speed limit signage.   Action details Not available
18-456 110. referralsCommunication from third graders, in Mrs. Larochelle's class, at Christa McAuliffe School requesting consideration be given to the installation of flashing lights and speed limit signs on both ends of Rumford Street as well as the painting of sidewalks on Rumford and North Spring Streets in Concord.   Action details Not available
18-432 111. resolutionResolution authorizing and appropriating the sum of up to $340,000 from the Conservation Trust Fund for the acquisition of open space property located on Hot Hole Pond Road; together with report from the Assistant City Planner, on behalf of the Conservation Commission.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
18-443 112. resolutionResolution authorizing and appropriating the sum of up to $13,400 from the Conservation Trust Fund for the acquisition of open space property located off of Fisk Road; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
18-446 113. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $180,000 in unmatched grant funds from the State of New Hampshire Homeland Security Grant Program, funds designated for the purpose of purchasing an Incident Command Vehicle; together with report from the Police Department.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
18-445 114. resolutionResolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $65,000 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
18-457 115. resolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from Unitil in the amount of up to $22,300 and appropriating the sum of up to $22,300 for the installation of LED lighting at the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility as part of the 2018 LED Lighting subproject (CIP #323)moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
18-438 116. 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, Schedule I; Section 18-1-8, Parking Time is Limited in Designated Spaces, Schedule III; Warren Street; together with a report from the Traffic Engineer.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
18-453 117. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 5, Public Works; Article 5-1, Highways and Sidewalks; and Title 1, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization; Article 1-5, Fees, Fines and Penalties, Schedule 1; together with report from the City Planner.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
18-425 118. public hearing reportOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D or Article 35-2, Class Specification Index; together with report from the Director of Human Resources.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
18-455 119. positive commentsPositive Citizen Commentsreceived and filedPass Action details Not available
18-423 120. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $9,713.48 as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-447 121. consent reportReport from the Deputy City Manager for Development concerning the proposed repair plan for the discontinued portion of Silk Farm Road through the St. Paul's School campus. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
18-405 122. consent reportReport from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2019 Membership Rates for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course as recommended by Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
18-397 123. consent reportFiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Award notification from the Deputy City Manager-Finance and the Assistant Finance Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-427 124. consent reportEmergency Medical Services Revenue report from the Fire Chief.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-426 125. consent reportMutual Aid report from the Fire Chief.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-428 126. consent reportEconomic Development Update Report from the Economic Development Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-433 127. consent reportReport from the City Engineer recommending that the City Manager be authorized to accept a public storm drainage easement deed from the Blye Farm Condominium Association of 203 - 221 Mountain Road.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-434 128. consent reportReport from the City Engineer in response to a request from the State of New Hampshire to license the construction, operation and maintenance of steam utility lines and infrastructure within the City right-of-way along School Street, Green Street, Capitol Street, Park Street, and North State Street to provide a source of heat for the State House, State House Annex, and State Library.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-435 129. consent reportReport from the City Engineer in response to a request from Beede Electrical Instruments Financial Assurance Trust to license the replacement of a monitoring well within the City right-of-way on Penacook Street in Penacook as part of ongoing site soil and groundwater investigations required by NH Department of Environmental Services.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-442 130. consent reportReport from the City Engineer recommending that the City Manager be authorized to accept two public utility easement deeds from the Concord School District for two hydrants, one at 170 Warren Street (Map 40, Block 4, Lot 1), and the other at 115 Warren Street (Map 41, Block 1, Lot 5).approvedPass Action details Not available
18-448 131. consent reportReport from the City Engineer recommending that the City Manager be authorized to accept a public right-of-way easement from VSG Rental Properties, LLC of 336 Village Street.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-422 132. consent reportNew Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) Leak Detection Grant report from the General Services Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-452 133. consent resolutionResolution authorizing prepayment of taxes in accordance with RSA 80:51-a; together with report from the City Treasurer.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-390 134. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager, by way of the Police Department, to submit a grant application to the Concord Regional Crimeline Grant Program, for funding of up $3,000, designated to assist the Department in community outreach initiatives to include the Rape Aggression Defense Program; together with report from the Police Department.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-391 135. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the NH Department of Environmental Services Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund Grant Program to assist in the purchase of 234 acres of land located off of District 5 Road; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-416 136. consent resolutionResolution repurposing $45,000 from the Sludge Stabilization System Upgrade Subproject (CIP #104) to the 2016 Equipment Process Upgrade Project (CIP #104); together with report from the General Services Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
18-387 137. appointmentMayor Bouley's proposed appointment to the Energy and Environment Committee. Deborah BrussapprovedPass Action details Not available
18-389 138. appointmentMayor Bouley's appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee. Ryan BuchananapprovedPass Action details Not available
18-372 139A. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $500,000 and to accept and appropriate grant proceeds of up to $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant Housing and Public Facilities Funds for demolition of structures and other site improvements at 11-35 Canal Street, Penacook, to assist with the development of affordable housing by the Caleb Penacook Limited Partnership, a direct affiliate of the Caleb Development Corporation; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects. (Public testimony received)   Action details Not available
18-373 139B. resolutionResolution readopting the City's Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects.   Action details Not available
18-418 139C. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sales / Development Agreement with Granite Center L.L.C. concerning the sale of City owned property known as the Dixon Avenue Public Parking Lot, as well as the redevelopment of real estate located at 4-6 Dixon Avenue, 8-14 Dixon Avenue, and 1 Eagle Square, as well as surface parking lots located at Dixon Avenue and Storrs Street; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted) (Public testimony received)   Action details Not available
18-419 139D. resolutionResolution determining the project has a public benefit and approving an application by Granite Center LLC for a seven year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 4-6 Dixon Avenue; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted)   Action details Not available
18-420 139E. resolutionResolution determining the project has a public benefit and approving an application by Granite Center LLC for a five year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 8-14 Dixon Avenue; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted)   Action details Not available
18-421 139F. resolutionResolution determining the project has a public benefit and approving an application by Granite Center LLC for a five year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 1 Eagle Square; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted)   Action details Not available
18-372 140. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $500,000 and to accept and appropriate grant proceeds of up to $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant Housing and Public Facilities Funds for demolition of structures and other site improvements at 11-35 Canal Street, Penacook, to assist with the development of affordable housing by the Caleb Penacook Limited Partnership, a direct affiliate of the Caleb Development Corporation; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects. (Public testimony received)approved  Action details Not available
18-373 141. resolutionResolution readopting the City's Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects.approved  Action details Not available
18-418 142. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sales / Development Agreement with Granite Center L.L.C. concerning the sale of City owned property known as the Dixon Avenue Public Parking Lot, as well as the redevelopment of real estate located at 4-6 Dixon Avenue, 8-14 Dixon Avenue, and 1 Eagle Square, as well as surface parking lots located at Dixon Avenue and Storrs Street; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted) (Public testimony received)approved  Action details Not available
18-419 143. resolutionResolution determining the project has a public benefit and approving an application by Granite Center LLC for a seven year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 4-6 Dixon Avenue; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted)approved  Action details Not available
18-420 144. resolutionResolution determining the project has a public benefit and approving an application by Granite Center LLC for a five year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 8-14 Dixon Avenue; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted)approved  Action details Not available
18-421 145. resolutionResolution determining the project has a public benefit and approving an application by Granite Center LLC for a five year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 1 Eagle Square; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects. (Not previously submitted)approved  Action details Not available
18-371 146. reportReport from the Traffic Engineer on behalf of the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee regarding a referral from Councilor Bouchard about a constituent concern on the revised alignment of the Old Loudon Road/Portsmouth Street intersection.   Action details Not available
18-415 147. reportWater Demand Management Study Presentation   Action details Not available
18-238 148. resolutionResolution adopting a goal of 100% renewable energy for the City of Concord. (Public testimony submitted) (Additional public testimony received) (Revised resolution; together with communication from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce submitted) (Additional public testimony received)   Action details Not available
18-447 121. consent reportReport from the Deputy City Manager for Development concerning the proposed repair plan for the discontinued portion of Silk Farm Road through the St. Paul's School campus. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
18-405 122. consent reportReport from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2019 Membership Rates for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course as recommended by Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Herschlag)   Action details Not available
18-473 1Sus1 referralsCommunication from Kim Wheeler regarding excessive speeds on Rumford Street between Centre and Washington Streets in Concord.   Action details Not available
18-398 1Inf1 Information itemCommunications from Comcast Cable informing City Council of upcoming changes in service for Comcast customers.received and filed  Action details Not available
18-424 1Inf2 Information itemJune 4, 2018 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
18-441 1Inf3 Information itemMay 15, 2018 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
18-450 1Inf4 Information itemJune 18, 2018 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
18-449 1Inf5 Information itemJune 19, 2018 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
18-465 1Inf6 Information itemCommunication from Elizabeth Corell, on behalf of the Kent Street Coalition, asking City Council to consider passing a resolution regarding the treatment of immigrants and their families at our country's borders and the actions of the U.S. Customs and Board Patrol within New Hampshire.received and filed  Action details Not available