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February 10, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 105 items

  1. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
  2. 2. Invocation.
  3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  4. 4. Roll Call.
  5. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  6. 6 January 13, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-041
  7. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  8. 7. Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Presentation. 25-061
  9. 9 **Consent Agenda Items**
  10. 10 Referral to General Services and the Legal Department
  11. 8. Communication from Cleveland, Waters and Bass, on behalf of the Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct, regarding a petition to expand the boundaries of the Precinct pursuant to RSA 52:5. 25-051
  12. 12 Items Tabled for March 10, 2024 Public Hearings
  13. 8A. Resolution expanding the boundary of the Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct. (Supplemental reports from the General Services Director and the City Solicitor submitted.) 25-065 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  14. 9. Resolution appropriating the sum of $43,062.71, as reimbursement of personnel costs related to the deployment of Fire Department personnel to areas impacted by natural disasters, and accepting the sum of $43,062.71, in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for this purpose; together with report from the Deputy Fire Chief. 24-682 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  15. 15 page break
  16. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $15,000, in the Community Development Miscellaneous Grants and Donations project for tree planting on City property and within public rights-of-way under the Sustainable Tree Program, and authorizing a transfer in the sum of $15,000, from the Urban Tree Trust Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Tree Subcommittee of the Conservation Commission. 25-014 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  17. 17 From the City Manager
  18. 11. Positive Citizen Comments. 25-045 received and filed Pass
  19. 19 Consent Reports
  20. 12. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,415.31, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-023 approved Pass
  21. 13. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $3,817, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-027 approved Pass
  22. 14. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives requesting authorization to accept a monetary gift totaling $250, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-013 approved Pass
  23. 15. Quarterly Status Report from the City Manager on City Council's 2024-2025 Priorities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-033
  24. 16. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Human Resource and Labor Relations Director regarding reclassification of the Administrative Specialist II position within the Planning Division of the Community Development Department to Administrative Technician III. 25-017 approved Pass
  25. 17. December 31, 2024 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-037
  26. 18. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Document report from the Director of the Office of Management & Budget. 25-030 approved Pass
  27. 19. Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments requesting the City Manager be Authorized to renew the voluntary Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between Fellowship Housing Opportunities, Inc. and Affiliates and the City of Concord. 25-031 approved Pass
  28. 20. Report from the Fire Chief, on behalf of the Public Safety Board, recommending that City Council encourages City staff to consider service agency deliverables to the community when selecting which service organizations should receive City funding in the development of City budgets, and to encourage City staff to review the City's application and reporting processes for nonprofits requesting funding. 25-049 approved Pass
  29. 21. City Street Tree Removal Policy report from the General Services Director 25-025 approved Pass
  30. 22. Highway and Utilities Division Realignment report from the General Services Director. 24-651 approved Pass
  31. 23. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on Department Operations in 2024. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-026
  32. 24. Report from the Solicitor's Office regarding a Collective Bargaining Tentative Agreement between the City and the Concord Fire Officers Association, Local 3195. 25-034 approved Pass
  33. 25. Report from the Assistant Director of Community Development, on behalf of the Parking Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding communication from Safiya Wazir requesting consideration be made to create parking passes for Social Workers who utilize public places, within the City of Concord. 25-015 approved Pass
  34. 26. Report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives authorizing the City Manager to execute a release deed and new easement deed to Unitil Energy Systems for the relocation of a transmission line at the former landfill on Old Turnpike Road. 25-019 approved Pass
  35. 27. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Councilor Horne requesting consideration be given to implementing traffic improvements on River Road. 24-666 approved Pass
  36. 28. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding communication from resident Tony Puntin requesting consideration be given for the installation of a sidewalk along Borough Road. 24-668 approved Pass
  37. 36 page break
  38. 37 Consent Resolutions
  39. 29. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs Housing Champion Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-018 approved Pass
  40. 30. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs Housing Champion Housing Production Municipal Grant Program; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-047 approved Pass
  41. 31. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program (ORLP) for the purpose of constructing a portion of Terrill Park (CIP #59); together with a report from the Director of Parks & Recreation. 25-028 approved Pass
  42. 32. Resolution appropriating the sum of $5,000, in the Parks and Recreation Miscellaneous Grants and Donations project for repairs to the Beaver Meadow snow groomer, and authorizing the use of $5,000, as a transfer in from the Recreation Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. 25-035 approved Pass
  43. 42 Appointments
  44. 33. City Manager's Appointments to the Conservation Commission: Frederick Chormann, Katherine Healy, and Mark Coen. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-649
  45. 34. City Manager's Appointments to the Library Board of Trustees: Jeanie West and Stephanie Simard. 24-681 approved Fail
  46. 45 **End of Consent Agenda**
  47. 46 Public Hearings
  48. 46 page break
  49. 35A. Ordinance 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. 24-650
  50. 35B. Resolution 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. 24-615
  51. 35C. Resolution 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. 24-672
  52. 35D. Resolution 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. 24-659
  53. 51 Public Hearing Action
  54. 51 page break
  55. 36. Ordinance 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. 24-650 approved
  56. 37. Resolution 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. 24-615 approved
  57. 38. Resolution 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. 24-672 approved
  58. 39. Resolution 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. 24-659 approved
  59. 56 Reports
  60. 40. Presentation from the Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness. 24-693
  61. 58 New Business
  62. 59 Unfinished Business
  63. 41. Resolution 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.)
  64. 61 page break
  65. 62 Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
  66. 15. Quarterly Status Report from the City Manager on City Council's 2024-2025 Priorities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-033
  67. 17. December 31, 2024 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-037 approved
  68. 23. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on Department Operations in 2024. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-026 approved
  69. 33. City Manager's Appointments to the Conservation Commission: Frederick Chormann, Katherine Healy, and Mark Coen. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-649 approved
  70. 67 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  71. 68 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  72. 69 Adjournment
  73. 70 page break
  74. 71 Information
  75. Inf1 September 18, 2024 Joint Planning Board/Architectural Design Review Committee Work Session Meeting Minutes. 24-510 received and filed
  76. Inf2 September 18, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-509 received and filed
  77. Inf3 October 1, 2024 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-504 received and filed
  78. Inf4 October 17, 2024 Everett Arena Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-514 received and filed
  79. Inf5 November 5, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-617 received and filed
  80. Inf6 November 7, 2024 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-663 received and filed
  81. Inf7 November 13, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-641 received and filed
  82. Inf8 November 13, 2024 Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 24-645 received and filed
  83. Inf9 November 19, 2024 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-665 received and filed
  84. Inf10 November 20, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-662 received and filed
  85. Inf11 November 21, 2024 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Meeting Minutes. 25-029 received and filed
  86. Inf12 December 3, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-698 received and filed
  87. Inf13 December 3, 2024 Economic Development Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-646 received and filed
  88. Inf14 December 3, 2024 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-642 received and filed
  89. Inf15 December 4, 2024 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-001 received and filed
  90. Inf16 December 5, 2024 Demolition Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-684 received and filed
  91. Inf17 December 10, 2024 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-002 received and filed
  92. Inf18 December 11, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-699 received and filed
  93. Inf19 December 11, 2024 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 24-700 received and filed
  94. Inf20 December 16, 2024 Demolition Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-685 received and filed
  95. Inf21 December 17, 2024 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Meeting Minutes; together with work group updates Powerpoint presentation. 25-042 received and filed
  96. Inf22 December 18, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 25-006 received and filed
  97. Inf23 December 30, 2024 Parking Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-683 received and filed
  98. Inf24 December 30, 2024 Demolition Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-016 received and filed
  99. Inf25 January 6, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 25-022 received and filed
  100. Inf26 January 27, 2025 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-043 received and filed
  101. Inf27 Communications from Xfinity advising City Council about changes in programming. 25-044 received and filed
  102. 99 page break
  103. 100 Council Only
  104. A. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Public Safety Board: Kate Lipman. 25-040
  105. B. Mayor Champlin's appointments to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Joseph M. Kwasnik and Rob Werner. 25-060