Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/11/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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21-0027 1  minutesDecember 14, 2020 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1354 17. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-3, Boards and Commissions, Planning Board; together with a report from the City Solicitor.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
21-0003 18. 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.)moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
21-0010 19. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $980,000 as a Transfer to Reserves, and authorizing the use of $980,000 from Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
21-0011 110. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $79,700 for furniture, equipment, and software maintenance; and authorizing the use of $79,700 in reserve funds for these purposes.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
21-0014 111. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $75,000 as a transfer to the Recreation Reserve, and accepting the sum of $75,000 from the sale of the former East Concord Community Center located at 18 Eastman Street; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, and Special Projects.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
21-0013 112. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 for replacement of the Green Street Community Center exterior doors (CIP #63), and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $10,000 for this purpose; together with report from the General Services Director.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
21-0005 113. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to host an ICMA Local Government Management Fellowship, appropriating $20,000 to fund said fellowship for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021, and authorizing the use of $20,000 in Economic Development Reserve funds for this purpose; together with report from the Deputy City Manager Development.moved to set for a public hearingPass Action details Not available
21-0023 114. positive commentsPositive Citizen Comments.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-0007 115. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $109.45, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0028 116. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $6,487.00, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0008 117. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept a donation of $100 from Tracy and Mark Coen, designated for the Concord Police Department Project Blue Elf Program, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0009 118. consent reportNovember 30, 2020 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0012 119. consent reportFiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the Assistant Finance Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0018 120. consent reportQuarterly Current Use Tax Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0021 121. consent reportReport from the Parks and Recreation Director on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee's recommended Park CIP's for FY2021 and FY2022.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0026 122. consent reportReport from the Senior Planner, on behalf of the Energy and Environment Advisory Committee, summarizing the Committee's intent to launch a Weatherize Concord campaign.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0006 123. consent resolutionResolution to direct the Tax Collector not to execute a tax deed on certain properties in accordance with RSA 80:76 II and II-a; together with report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1321 124. appointmentProposed Appointment to Library Board of Trustees by City Manager: Ali Sekou.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1342 125A. 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, Assistant City Prosecutor/Solicitor position; together with report from the City Solicitor.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-1199 125B. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $718,000 for the replacement of existing outdoor lighting fixtures with light emitting diode (LED) fixtures (CIP #628), accepting the sum of $325,000 in incentive funding from Unitil’s Energy Efficiency Program, authorizing the sum of $393,000 as on-bill financing for the remaining balance, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a long term agreement with Unitil for this project; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-1301 125C. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $49,000 for the acquisition of conservation land as recommended by the Conservation Commission, authorizing the use of $49,000 in Conservation Trust funds for this purpose, and authorizing the acquisition of land south of and adjacent to the discontinued portion of District No. 5 Road; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-1336 125D. reportPublic hearing for the purpose of discussing a progress report regarding Community Development Block Grant Funds secured by the City in 2019 for infrastructure improvements at the Top of the Hill Manufactured Housing Park Cooperative located at 190 Manchester Street, Concord. (Supplemental report and informational handout submitted.)approved  Action details Not available
20-1314 125E. 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 Housing Community Development Block Grant Funds for improvement of properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Supplemental report and informational handout submitted.)moved to set for a public hearing  Action details Not available
20-1315 125F. resolutionResolution readopting the City’s Anti-displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Housing Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support improvements to properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects. (Supplemental report, informational handout and revised resolution submitted.)   Action details Not available
20-1316 125G. 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 Public Facilities Community Development Block Grant Funds for improvement of properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Supplemental report and informational handout submitted.)   Action details Not available
20-1335 125H. resolutionResolution readopting the City’s Anti-displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Public Facilities Community Development Block Grant Application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support improvements to properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects. (Supplemental report, informational handout and revised resolution submitted.)   Action details Not available
20-1318 125I. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $11,015 for the design of the new playground at White Park (CIP #51) and authorizing the sum of $11,015 as a transfer in from the Recreation Reserve for this purpose; together with report from the Parks & Recreation Director.   Action details Not available
20-1306 125J. resolutionResolution repurposing the sum of $116,064, to include $72,600 from the Hall Street Wastewater Plant Elevator Upgrades subproject (CIP #104), and $43,464 from the Penacook Wastewater Plant Lighting Upgrades subproject (CIP #466), to the Penacook Wastewater Plant Drain Valve Replacement subproject (CIP #466), and appropriating the sum of $33,936 for the Penacook Wastewater Plant Drain Valve Replacement subproject (CIP #466), and authorizing the use of $33,936 in Wastewater Investment Fee Reserve funds; together with report from the General Services Director.   Action details Not available
20-1307 125K. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $30,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, as administered by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, and accepting the sum of $30,000 for operations and maintenance of the Concord Municipal Airport; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.   Action details Not available
20-1342 126. 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, Assistant City Prosecutor/Solicitor position; together with report from the City Solicitor.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1199 127. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $718,000 for the replacement of existing outdoor lighting fixtures with light emitting diode (LED) fixtures (CIP #628), accepting the sum of $325,000 in incentive funding from Unitil’s Energy Efficiency Program, authorizing the sum of $393,000 as on-bill financing for the remaining balance, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a long term agreement with Unitil for this project; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1301 128. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $49,000 for the acquisition of conservation land as recommended by the Conservation Commission, authorizing the use of $49,000 in Conservation Trust funds for this purpose, and authorizing the acquisition of land south of and adjacent to the discontinued portion of District No. 5 Road; together with report from the Assistant City Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1336 129. reportPublic hearing for the purpose of discussing a progress report regarding Community Development Block Grant Funds secured by the City in 2019 for infrastructure improvements at the Top of the Hill Manufactured Housing Park Cooperative located at 190 Manchester Street, Concord. (Supplemental report and informational handout submitted.)approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1314 130. 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 Housing Community Development Block Grant Funds for improvement of properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Supplemental report and informational handout submitted.)approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1315 131. resolutionResolution readopting the City’s Anti-displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Housing Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support improvements to properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects. (Supplemental report, informational handout and revised resolution submitted.)approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1316 132. 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 Public Facilities Community Development Block Grant Funds for improvement of properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (Supplemental report and informational handout submitted.)approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1335 133. resolutionResolution readopting the City’s Anti-displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Public Facilities Community Development Block Grant Application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support improvements to properties owned by Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects. (Supplemental report, informational handout and revised resolution submitted.)approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1318 134. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $11,015 for the design of the new playground at White Park (CIP #51) and authorizing the sum of $11,015 as a transfer in from the Recreation Reserve for this purpose; together with report from the Parks & Recreation Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1306 135. resolutionResolution repurposing the sum of $116,064, to include $72,600 from the Hall Street Wastewater Plant Elevator Upgrades subproject (CIP #104), and $43,464 from the Penacook Wastewater Plant Lighting Upgrades subproject (CIP #466), to the Penacook Wastewater Plant Drain Valve Replacement subproject (CIP #466), and appropriating the sum of $33,936 for the Penacook Wastewater Plant Drain Valve Replacement subproject (CIP #466), and authorizing the use of $33,936 in Wastewater Investment Fee Reserve funds; together with report from the General Services Director.approvedPass Action details Not available
20-1307 136. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $30,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, as administered by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, and accepting the sum of $30,000 for operations and maintenance of the Concord Municipal Airport; together with report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.approvedPass Action details Not available
19-438 137. 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.)approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0030 1Sus1 reportGas Holder Building Committee Findings and Recommendation; together with a report from Councilor Champlin.approvedPass Action details Not available
21-0020 1Inf1 Information itemNovember 18, 2020 Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Draft Meeting Minutes.   Action details Not available
21-0004 1Inf2 Information itemDecember 14, 2020 Gas Holder House Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-0001 1Inf3 Information itemDecember 15, 2020 Utility Appeals Board Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-0022 1Inf4 Information itemDecember 21, 2020 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-0024 1Inf5 Information itemLetter from City Administration to the NH Public Utilities Commission re: Preservation of the Gas Holder Building.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-0029 1Inf6 Information itemCommunications from Comcast notifying City Council of upcoming changes in service.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-0032 1Inf7 Information itemJanuary 8, 2020 Gas Holder Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-0033 1Inf8 Information itemCommunication from Douglas Tillotson regarding the Gas Holder Building.received and filed  Action details Not available