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September 9, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A: 2, I (a) to discuss collective bargaining strategies 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. Call to Order.
  3. 2. Invocation.
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. 4. Roll Call.
  6. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  7. 7 August 12, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes 24-399
  8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  9. 9 **Consent Agenda Items**
  10. 10 Referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee
  11. 7. Communication from Tony Puntin requesting consideration be given for the installation of a sidewalk along Borough Road. 24-420
  12. 12 Items Tabled for October 15, 2024 Public Hearings
  13. 8. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-3, Parking Meters, Schedule X and Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing, and Parking, Schedule XXI, to modify law enforcement only parking near the Federal complex on Pleasant Street; together with a report from Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-331 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  14. 9. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes, Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Articles 26-16 and 26-18; together with a report from the Fire Chief. 24-422 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  15. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $210,000 to include $180,000 to the Golf Fund and $30,000 to the Arena Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 retroactive to June 30, 2024, to be funded from excess revenues in each of the funds; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-373 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  16. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $80,000 in the New Airport Terminal Building Project (CIP #383) to replace water services at the Municipal Airport located at 71, 77, 83 and 87 Airport Road and authorizing the issuance of Airport General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $80,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 24-383 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  17. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $12,500 in the Airport Fund as a transfer out to capital and authorizing the use of Airport Fund balance for this purpose, and appropriating the sum of $250,000 in the New Airport Terminal Building Project (CIP #383) for an Environmental Assessment (EA), accepting the sum of $225,000 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, accepting the sum of $12,500 of grant funds from the State of New Hampshire, and authorizing the use of $12,500 as a transfer from the Airport fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer - Capital Projects and the Deputy City Manager - Development. 24-375 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  18. 13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $20,000 in the General fund for the Parks and Recreation Department to offer programming for resident youth and authorizing the use of $20,000 as a transfer in from the Special Event Reserve Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public testimony submitted.) (Additional public testimony received.) 24-350 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  19. 14. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,000 in the Granite United Way grant project for training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and accepting the sum of $11,000 from the Granite United Way for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-378 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  20. 20 From the City Manager
  21. 15. Positive Citizen Comments. 24-406 received and filed Pass
  22. 22 Consent Reports
  23. 16. Diminimis gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,773.67, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-370 approved Pass
  24. 17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting authorization to accept the monetary gift of $190, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-369 approved Pass
  25. 18. Report from the General Services Director requesting the City Manager be authorized to apply for and accept grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to assist homeowners with replacing possible lead containing water service lines. 24-359 approved Pass
  26. 19. Report from the Deputy Police Chief recommending that City Council approve the acceptance and appropriation of the funds which have been collected during fundraising efforts on August 6, 2024 during the National Night Out event sponsored by the Concord Police Department. 24-380 approved Pass
  27. 20. Report from the Deputy Chief of Police recommending through the City Manager the Police Department be authorized to apply for up to $73,000 in grant funding through the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force for funds to be utilized to assist in off-setting costs associated with the Police Department assigning a sworn officer to the Drug Task Force. 24-400 approved Pass
  28. 21. Report from the Assistant Director of Community Development requesting authorization to expand the scope of work in CIP #433 for vandalism deterrence at the School Street Parking Garage. 24-401 approved Pass
  29. 22. Report from the Transportation Engineer recommending supporting the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) proposal to consider converting the intersection of Hoit Road and Mountain Road (NH Route 132) to an all-way stop. 24-374 approved Pass
  30. 30 Consent Resolutions
  31. 23. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,000 for law enforcement-related programs and accepting the sum of $73,000 in unmatched grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Byrne Discretionary Community Project grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-376 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  32. 24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $25,300, appropriating the sum of $25,300 for Police Department roadway safety and outreach initiatives and accepting the sum of $25,300 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-379 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  33. 25. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,505 in the Granite United Way Grant Project for expenses incurred by the police department for Adverse Childhood Experience Response Team (ACERT) Program activities and accepting the sum of $23,505 from the Granite United Way for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-377 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  34. 26. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Clean Up Grant for the abatement of hazardous building materials associated with the former Concord Stables building located at 111.5 Warren Street; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. 24-381 approved Pass
  35. 35 Appointments
  36. 38 **End of Consent Agenda**
  37. 39 Public Hearings
  38. 29A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Schedule I - Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places, Schedule III - Parking Time is Limited in Designated Places, and Schedule VII - Bus and Taxicab Stands; together with a report from the City Engineer and the Deputy City Manager - Development in response to the City Council's request to relocate the Concord Area Transit (CAT) bus stop, now located between 214 and 220 North Main Street. (Public testimony received.) 24-339
  39. 29B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the Sidewalk, Bikeway, and Streetscape Improvements project (CIP #17) for the design of bus stop improvements on North Main Street and authorizing the use of Highway Reserve funds for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer and the Deputy City Manager - Development. 24-345
  40. 29C. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 13, Public Health, Article 13-5, Sanitary Food Code; together with a report from the Health & Licensing Officer. (Referred back to the Ad-Hoc Committee to review Outdoor Dining & Food Trucks at the September 9, 2024 City Council meeting.) 24-280
  41. 29D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $1,140,000 as a transfer to the Community Improvement Reserve and accepting the sum of $1,140,000 in grant proceeds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Division of Economic Development for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-352
  42. 29E. Resolution rescinding the appropriation of $135,000 and de-authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $135,000 for the Fire Facility Renovations project (CIP #252), appropriating the sum of $65,000 for the FY24 Washer Dryer subproject (CIP #252), appropriating the sum of $70,000 for the FY25 Manor Station Sewer Line Maintenance subproject (CIP #252) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $135,000 for these purposes; together with a report from the Deputy Fire Chief. 24-309
  43. 29F. Resolution appropriating the sum of $35,000 in the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility (COMF) Improvements project (CIP #323) for the development of a conceptual study of shared facilities at the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility and accepting the sum of $35,000 from the Concord School District for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-310
  44. 29G. Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments recommending the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between the City of Concord and Briar Hydro Associates for Rolfe Canal Falls, Penacook Upper Falls & Penacook Lower Falls. 24-303
  45. 47 Public Hearing Action
  46. 30. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Schedule I - Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places, Schedule III - Parking Time is Limited in Designated Places, and Schedule VII - Bus and Taxicab Stands; together with a report from the City Engineer and the Deputy City Manager - Development in response to the City Council's request to relocate the Concord Area Transit (CAT) bus stop, now located between 214 and 220 North Main Street. (Public testimony received.) 24-339 denied Pass
  47. 31. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the Sidewalk, Bikeway, and Streetscape Improvements project (CIP #17) for the design of bus stop improvements on North Main Street and authorizing the use of Highway Reserve funds for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer and the Deputy City Manager - Development. 24-345 approved Pass
  48. 32. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 13, Public Health, Article 13-5, Sanitary Food Code; together with a report from the Health & Licensing Officer. (Referred back to the Ad-Hoc Committee to review Outdoor Dining & Food Trucks at the September 9, 2024 City Council meeting.) 24-280
  49. 33. Resolution appropriating the sum of $1,140,000 as a transfer to the Community Improvement Reserve and accepting the sum of $1,140,000 in grant proceeds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Division of Economic Development for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-352 approved Pass
  50. 34. Resolution rescinding the appropriation of $135,000 and de-authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $135,000 for the Fire Facility Renovations project (CIP #252), appropriating the sum of $65,000 for the FY24 Washer Dryer subproject (CIP #252), appropriating the sum of $70,000 for the FY25 Manor Station Sewer Line Maintenance subproject (CIP #252) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $135,000 for these purposes; together with a report from the Deputy Fire Chief. 24-309 approved Pass
  51. 52 page break
  52. 35. Resolution appropriating the sum of $35,000 in the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility (COMF) Improvements project (CIP #323) for the development of a conceptual study of shared facilities at the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility and accepting the sum of $35,000 from the Concord School District for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-310 approved Pass
  53. 36. Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments recommending the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between the City of Concord and Briar Hydro Associates for Rolfe Canal Falls, Penacook Upper Falls & Penacook Lower Falls. 24-303 approved
  54. 55 Reports
  55. 56 New Business
  56. 57 Unfinished Business
  57. 37. 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.)
  58. 59 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  59. 60 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  60. 61 Adjournment
  61. 62 page break
  62. 63 Information
  63. Inf1 June 18, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-308 received and filed
  64. Inf2 June 18, 2024 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-386 received and filed
  65. Inf3 June 27, 2024 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-385 received and filed
  66. Inf4 July 8, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes 24-371 received and filed
  67. Inf5 July 17, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-382 received and filed
  68. Inf6 July 22, 2024 Parking Committee Draft Minutes. 24-358 received and filed
  69. Inf7 July 25, 2024 Airport Advisory Committee Draft Minutes. 24-357 received and filed
  70. Inf8 August 8, 2024 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Core Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-419 received and filed
  71. 72 Page Break
  72. 73 Council Only
  73. A Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Karen M. Jantzen. 24-421
  74. B Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Sarah Beauregard. 24-423
  75. C Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: James C. Tanner and Mack Bean. 24-427