Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/13/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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20-887 1  minutesMarch 9, 2020 Meeting Minutes.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-837 17. referralsApplication from Attorney Mark Dunn, on behalf of his client, Troy Burke, for restoration of involuntarily merged lots pursuant to RSA 674:39-aa.   Action details Not available
20-886 18. referralsReport from the Deputy City Manager - Finance regarding the Governor's Emergency Order #25 Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04 temporary modification of interest penalty for late payment of property taxes.   Action details Not available
20-849 19. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-3, Parking Meters, Schedule X, to convert certain metered parking spaces from 3 hours to 10 hours near 60-62 Pleasant Street, together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-854 110. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III (Two Hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), by removing the two hour time limit on School Street between Liberty Street and Pine Street; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-855 111. 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 (Parking Prohibited at All Times), by amending Schedule I by creating a no parking zone at the westerly end of District 5 Road; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-850 112. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, to re-establish law enforcement only parking near the Federal complex on Pleasant Street; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-847 113. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $5,500 from Arena Fund Balance for the procurement of outside services to develop a detailed cost estimate of an existing conceptual design for an Arena addition; together with report from the General Services Director.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-796 114. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $60,000 for the purpose of off-setting personnel costs for the Police Department to assign an officer to the Drug Task Force and accepting the sum of $60,000 from the State of New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force for this purpose; together with report from the Police Department.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-868 115. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $74,315 for equipment, professional development, and overtime, and accepting the sum of $74,315 in United States Department of Justice FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for this purpose; together with report from the Police Department.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-845 116. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $187,467 in the Annual Highway Improvement Program Project (CIP #78) and accepting and authorizing the use of revenue received for departmental services completed in conjunction with the capital project; together with report from the General Services Director.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-865 117. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $1,028.31, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approved  Action details Not available
20-841 118. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $5,503.28, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approved  Action details Not available
20-821 119. consent reportReport from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending the FY2021 Finance Committee budget review Schedule and Guidelines.approved  Action details Not available
20-810 120. consent reportReport and recommendations from the Ad Hoc Council Committee on the Business use of City Property.approved  Action details Not available
20-844 121. consent reportApril 2020 Economic Development Report from the Economic Development Director.approved  Action details Not available
20-856 122. consent reportQuarterly Current Use Tax Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments.approved  Action details Not available
20-864 123. consent reportReport from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a tentative agreement between the City of Concord and the Concord Police Patrolmen's Association.approved  Action details Not available
20-869 124. consent reportReport from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a tentative agreement between the City of Concord and Local 2322, International Union - United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“UAW”).approved  Action details Not available
20-851 125. consent reportReport from the Assistant City Planner providing an update on the Request for Proposal for solar development on three municipal properties.approved  Action details Not available
20-859 126. consent reportReport from the Code Administrator requesting authorization for the City Manager to apply for a Moose License Plate Conservation Grant to facilitate securing of archives in the Code Administration Office.approved  Action details Not available
20-848 127. consent resolutionResolution re-adopting the Beneflex Plan and authorizing the City Manager to execute Beneflex Plan documents.approved  Action details Not available
20-867 128. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the US Department of Justice FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant Program; together with report from the Police Department.approved  Action details Not available
20-852 129. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bull Meadow RE Holdings, LLC., to allow site and utility improvements across an easement at 63 Bog Road, Tax Map 312Z, Lot 6; together with report from the Assistant City Planner.approved  Action details Not available
20-842 130. consent resolutionResolution repurposing the sum of $37,872.10 from the 2019 Walking Trail subproject (CIP #52) for use on the 2020 Greenway Trail Improvements subproject (CIP #59); together with report from the Parks and Recreation Director.approved  Action details Not available
20-860 131. consent resolutionResolution rescinding the appropriation of $100,000 in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Funds for use on the Merrimack River Greenway Trail 2016 Trail and Boardwalk Construction subproject (CIP #543) and affirming the appropriation of $100,000 in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Funds for use on the Terrill Park 2020 Trail Improvements subproject (CIP #59); together with report from the Parks and Recreation Director.approved  Action details Not available
20-799 132. appointmentProposed appointment of Michelle "Ray" Conner to the Library Board of Trustees.approved  Action details Not available
20-740 133. appointmentProposed Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.approved  Action details Not available
20-772 134A. 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, Engineering Position Class Specification Title Change; together with report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.   Action details Not available
20-766 134B. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties; together with non-ordinance fees and a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Supplemental report, revised ordinance and revised fee schedule submitted.)   Action details Not available
20-773 134C. resolutionResolution approving the acquisition of land south of District No. 5 Road for conservation purposes and authorizing the expenditure of up to $12,000 from the Conservation Fund for this purpose, as recommended by the Conservation Commission; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.   Action details Not available
20-774 134D. resolutionResolution approving the acquisition of land north of Currier Road for conservation purposes and authorizing the expenditure of up to $35,500 from the Conservation Fund for this purpose, as recommended by the Conservation Commission; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.   Action details Not available
20-777 134E. resolutionResolution modifying the Elderly Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments.   Action details Not available
19-627 135. resolutionResolution authorizing the Annual Appraisal of Real Estate at Market Value per RSA 75:8-b; together with report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public Hearings to be held in February and March with action taken in April.)approvedPass Action details Not available
20-772 136. 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, Engineering Position Class Specification Title Change; together with report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-766 137. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties; together with non-ordinance fees and a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Supplemental report, revised ordinance and revised fee schedule submitted.)approvedPass Action details Not available
20-773 138. resolutionResolution approving the acquisition of land south of District No. 5 Road for conservation purposes and authorizing the expenditure of up to $12,000 from the Conservation Fund for this purpose, as recommended by the Conservation Commission; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-774 139. resolutionResolution approving the acquisition of land north of Currier Road for conservation purposes and authorizing the expenditure of up to $35,500 from the Conservation Fund for this purpose, as recommended by the Conservation Commission; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-777 140. resolutionResolution modifying the Elderly Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-846 141. reportBorough Road Sidewalk Project report from the General Services Director and the City Engineer.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-438 142. reportOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance; Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards; Section 28-5-50, Keeping of Chickens as Pets Accessory to a Residential Use; together with a report from the City Planner. (Ordinance referred to the Public Safety Advisory Board at the October 15, 2019 City Council meeting.) (Petition supporting reducing current property line buffers to 15' or less, allowing more residents to keep chickens as pets; together with communications in support of the petition submitted.) (Report from the Public Safety Advisory Board together with public testimony submitted January 2021.) (Communication from Francesca Brown received.)   Action details Not available
20-713 143. consent reportReport from the Deputy City Manager - Development recommending that the City include fees for outdoor seating and sandwich board sign use of the public sidewalk in the upcoming revision to the City’s ordinance based fee schedule. (Action on this item tabled at the February 10, 2020 Council meeting.)deniedPass Action details Not available
20-723 144. consent reportReport from the Associate Engineer approving the design of the “Welcome to East Concord” gateway sign and directing staff to return with an appropriating resolution accepting a $1,500 donation from the East Concord Garden Club (ECGC) and allocating additional sign installation funds. (Action on this item tabled at the February 10, 2020 Council meeting.)   Action details Not available
20-892 1Sus1 consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Fire Department requesting authorization to accept grant funding from the Department of Safety Emergency Management Performance Grant Program in the amount of $6,000 as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.moved approvalPass Action details Not available
20-893 1Sus2 resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $117,000 for equipment and overtime, and accepting the sum of $117,000 in Department of Justice FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for this purpose; together with report from the Interim Fire Chief.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
20-830 1Inf1 Information itemNovember 21, 2019 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-797 1Inf2 Information itemDecember 17, 2019 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-833 1Inf3 Information itemDecember 17, 2019 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, Public Transportation Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-803 1Inf4 Information itemJanuary 7, 2020 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-804 1Inf5 Information itemJanuary 8, 2020 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-805 1Inf6 Information itemJanuary 15, 2020 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-831 1Inf7 Information itemJanuary 23, 2020 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-798 1Inf8 Information itemJanuary 28, 2020 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-838 1Inf9 Information itemFebruary 4, 2020 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-839 1Inf10 Information itemFebruary 12, 2020 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-812 1Inf11 Information itemFebruary 13, 2020 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-811 1Inf12 Information itemMarch 2, 2020 Ad Hoc Committee on Business Encumbrances of Public Property Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-863 1Inf13 Information itemMarch 2, 2020 Concord Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-866 1Inf14 Information itemMarch 12, 2020 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-836 1Inf15 Information itemMarch 16, 2020 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-835 1Inf16 Information itemMay 28, 2019 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, Public Transportation Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-822 1Inf17 Information itemNotice of Prescribed Burns from the NH Army National Guard.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-857 1Inf18 Information itemCommunication from the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Association notifying City Council that due to the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 New Hampshire Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony has been cancelled.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-861 1Inf19 Information itemCommunication from Comcast notifying City Council of upcoming changes in service.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-862 1Inf20 Information itemCommunication from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services regarding the Concord Wastewater Treatment Facility.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-895 1Inf21 Information itemMarch 4, 2020 Energy & Environment Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available
20-896 1Inf22 Information itemMarch 20, 2020 Weatherize Concord 2020 Planning Meeting Minutes.received and filed  Action details Not available