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January 13, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 86 items

  1. 1 Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (a), strategy and negotiations with respect to collective bargaining followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 5:30 PM
  2. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
  3. 2. Invocation.
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. 4. Roll Call.
  6. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  7. 7 December 9, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-667
  8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  9. 6A. Proclamation of appreciation for Donald Brueggemann, manager of The Works Cafe. 25-003 approved
  10. 10 **Consent Agenda Items**
  11. 11 Referral to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee
  12. 7. Communication from Andy Duncan, 16 Kimball Street, requesting PFAS test results of wastewater sewage sludge and its potential impact on the Russell-Shea Community Gardens. 24-692 approved
  13. 13 Items Tabled for February 10, 2025 Public Hearings
  14. 8. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  15. 9. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  16. 10. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  17. 11. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  18. 18 From the City Manager
  19. 12. Positive Citizen Comments. 24-670 received and filed
  20. 20 Consent Reports
  21. 13. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $4,167.55, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-673 approved
  22. 14. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting authorization to accept a monetary gift totaling $765, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-669 approved
  23. 15. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Report (ACFR) from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-652 approved
  24. 16. Quarterly Current Use Change Tax Report from Director of Real Estate Assessments. 24-657 approved Pass
  25. 17. Report from the Deputy City Manager for Development recommending approval of a license agreement for an awning by Marathon Sports at 142 North Main Street which will be located within the City's highway rights-of-way. 24-661 approved Pass
  26. 18. Report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and the City of Concord Municipal Employees Unit of Local #1580, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO ("AFSCME"). 24-686 approved
  27. 19. Report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and Local 2322, International Union - United Automobile Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America ("UAW"). 24-687 approved
  28. 20. Report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and the Concord Police Supervisor's Association ("CPSA"). 24-689 approved Pass
  29. 21. Report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and the Concord Police Patrolmen's Association ("CPPA"). 24-691 approved
  30. 30 Consent Resolutions
  31. 22. Resolution accepting the terms of an Emergency Management Performance grant, appropriating the sum of $5,000 for providing technical assistance for the revision of the City’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP), and accepting the sum of $5,000 in NH Department of Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Grant funding for this purpose; together with a report from the Fire Chief. 24-628 approved Pass
  32. 23. Resolution rescinding the appropriation of $225,000 and de-authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $225,000 in the Telephone System Replacement project (CIP #525) and repurposing the sum of $204,251.86 from the Enterprise Resource Planning project (CIP #302) to the Telephone System Replacement project (CIP #525) from various funds; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance and the Information Technology Director. 24-653 approved
  33. 24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to the NHDOT Transportation Alternates Program for funding to cover costs associated with designing, permitting, and constructing a portion of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail (CIP $543); together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives. (Revised Title; revised resolution submitted.) 24-658 approved
  34. 25. Resolution repurposing the sum of $29,091.10 in the Fire Facility Renovation project (CIP #252) for rehabilitation and restoration repairs to the Fire Administration heating system; together with a report from the Deputy Fire Chief. 24-637 approved
  35. 35 **End of Consent Agenda**
  36. 35 page break
  37. 36 Public Hearings
  38. 26A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance to further revise certain provisions, which were previously modified by Ordinance #3168 on August 12, 2024, pertaining to conditional use permits for obstruction of the State House Dome and maximum height limitations in certain portions of the Central Business Performance District and Opportunity Corridor Performance District, as well as to amend other additional sections of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 24-599
  39. 26B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Article 35-2, Compensation Plan, Schedule D, Elections Specialist; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources. 24-611
  40. 26C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $17,265 to assist the Library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $17,265 in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director. 24-581
  41. 26D. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds in the sum of $750,000 to the Community Development Block Grant Fund program, appropriating the sum of $750,000 to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing’s redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, and accepting the sum of $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Public testimony received.) 24-582
  42. 26E. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures, in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing's Redevelopment Project at 30 East Side Drive, increasing the affordable housing units from the existing 14 units to between 20 and 24 new affordable housing units to support independent living and housing opportunities, including services for adults with learning and developmental disabilities; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-583
  43. 26F. Resolution appropriating the sum of $3,049,000 as a transfer to reserves and authorizing the use of $3,049,000 from Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-586
  44. 26G. Resolution appropriating the sum of $54,000 in the General Fund for furniture, equipment, and training; and authorizing the use of $54,000 in Reserve Funds for this purpose. 24-587
  45. 26H. Resolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Concord Public Library chilling unit replacement subproject (CIP #551) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $150,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-607
  46. 26I. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $40,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Opioid Abuse Reduction Initiative grant for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-603
  47. 26J. Resolution appropriating the sum of $16,000 for the purchase of equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit in search and rescue operations and accepting the sum of $16,000 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-604
  48. 26K. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 in the General Fund for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging work and authorizing the use of $40,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.) 24-614
  49. 48 Public Hearing Action
  50. 27. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance to further revise certain provisions, which were previously modified by Ordinance #3168 on August 12, 2024, pertaining to conditional use permits for obstruction of the State House Dome and maximum height limitations in certain portions of the Central Business Performance District and Opportunity Corridor Performance District, as well as to amend other additional sections of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 24-599 approved
  51. 28. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Article 35-2, Compensation Plan, Schedule D, Elections Specialist; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources. 24-611 approved
  52. 29. Resolution appropriating the sum of $17,265 to assist the Library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $17,265 in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director. 24-581 approved
  53. 30. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds in the sum of $750,000 to the Community Development Block Grant Fund program, appropriating the sum of $750,000 to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing’s redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, and accepting the sum of $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Public testimony received.) 24-582 approved
  54. 31. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures, in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing's Redevelopment Project at 30 East Side Drive, increasing the affordable housing units from the existing 14 units to between 20 and 24 new affordable housing units to support independent living and housing opportunities, including services for adults with learning and developmental disabilities; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-583 approved
  55. 32. Resolution appropriating the sum of $3,049,000 as a transfer to reserves and authorizing the use of $3,049,000 from Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-586 approved
  56. 33. Resolution appropriating the sum of $54,000 in the General Fund for furniture, equipment, and training; and authorizing the use of $54,000 in Reserve Funds for this purpose. 24-587 approved
  57. 34. Resolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Concord Public Library chilling unit replacement subproject (CIP #551) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $150,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-607 approved
  58. 35. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $40,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Opioid Abuse Reduction Initiative grant for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-603 approved
  59. 36. Resolution appropriating the sum of $16,000 for the purchase of equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit in search and rescue operations and accepting the sum of $16,000 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-604 approved
  60. 37. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 in the General Fund for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging work and authorizing the use of $40,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.) 24-614 approved
  61. 60 Reports
  62. 38. Presentation of State of New Hampshire Housing Champion Award.
  63. 62 New Business
  64. 63 Unfinished Business
  65. 39. 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.)
  66. 65 Items pulled from the Consent Agenda for Discussion
  67. 15. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Report (ACFR) from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-652
  68. 67 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  69. 38. Presentation of State of New Hampshire Housing Champion Award. 24-660
  70. 68 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  71. 69 Adjournment
  72. 70 Information
  73. Inf1 June 5, 2024 Heritage Sign Program Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-632 received and filed
  74. Inf2 November 6, 2024 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 24-631 received and filed
  75. Inf3 November 7, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-629 received and filed
  76. Inf4 December 2, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 24-674 received and filed
  77. Inf5 December 11, 2024 Ad-Hoc Beaver Meadow Building Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-655 received and filed
  78. Inf6 December 12, 2024 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-647 received and filed
  79. Inf7 December 16, 2024 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes 24-654 received and filed
  80. Inf8 December 19, 2024 Airport Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes 24-676 received and filed
  81. Inf9 Correspondence from Xfinity regarding Price Changes. 24-671 received and filed
  82. Inf10 December 19, 2024 Everett Arena Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-675 received and filed
  83. 81 page break
  84. 82 Council Only
  85. A. City Manager's Appointments to the Conservation Commission: Frederick Chormann, Katherine Healy, and Mark Coen. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-649
  86. B. City Manager's Appointments to the Library Board of Trustees: Jeanie West and Stephanie Simard. 24-681