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August 12, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 83 items

  1. 1 Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A: 2, I (a) to discuss collective bargaining strategies to begin at 6:30 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 July 8, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-311
  8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  9. 7. Introduction of John Conforti, Deputy City Solicitor. 24-348
  10. 8. Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Concord Community TV's 25th Anniversary. 24-351 approved
  11. 11 **Consent Agenda Items**
  12. 12 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
  13. 9. Communication from Nate Veilleux, 17 Broken Ground Drive, requesting consideration be given to the installation of speed bumps or speed tables and sidewalks on Broken Ground Drive. 24-346
  14. 14 Items Tabled for September 9, 2024 Public Hearings
  15. 10. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  16. 11. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  17. 16 page break
  18. 12. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  19. 13. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  20. 14. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  21. 15. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  22. 16. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  23. 22 From the City Manager
  24. 17. Positive Citizen Comments. 24-343 received and filed
  25. 24 Consent Reports
  26. 18. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,532.39, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-324 approved
  27. 19. Report from the City Manager requesting authorization to accept the Donation of a "Concord Coach" Model. 24-342 approved
  28. 20. Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2025 Membership, Daily Fee, Simulator, and Outing Rates for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-305
  29. 21. Report from City Solicitor on complaints reviewed by Board of Ethics at June 24, 2024 meeting, and recommendation from Board of Ethics to City Council regarding complaint reviewed at July 29, 2024 hearing. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic.) 24-355
  30. 22. Report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations recommending City Council approve the reclassification of the current Administrative Technician II position within the City Clerk's Office to an Administrative Assistant position. 24-356 approved
  31. 23. 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 Schlosser with a resident request for reduced 15 mph speed limit on Birch Street. 24-322 approved
  32. 24. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Councilor Schlosser with a resident request for a sidewalk and reduced 25 mph speed limit on Iron Works Road. 24-323 approved
  33. 32 Consent Resolutions
  34. 25. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) of matching grant funding through the New Hampshire Department of Safety for technical assistance for the revision of the City's Local Emergency Operations Plan; together with a report from the Fire Chief. 24-299 approved
  35. 26. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit applications to the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs Municipal Per Unit grant program in an amount of up to $30,000 and Municipal Demolition grant program in the amount of up to $35,000; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-304 approved
  36. 27. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement for the installation of a photographic and LED light exhibit on the Main Street stair tower windows of the Storrs St. Garage, together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-318 approved
  37. 28. Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Request for Project Intent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of obtaining Fiscal Year 2025 funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Airport Terminal Program in the amount not to exceed $6,150,000 and the FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant program in the amount not to exceed $1,660,000 relative to final design, mitigation, and construction associated with the airport terminal project at the Concord Municipal Airport; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-335 approved
  38. 29. Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Planning Grant application to the State of NH/Federal Aviation Administration in an amount not to exceed $605,000 for the purpose of obtaining Bil-Aig funding relative to development of an environmental impact assessment associated with the airport terminal and parking improvements project and other airport improvement projects as detailed in the FY25-34 Capital Improvement Program and Budget at the Concord Municipal Airport; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-336 approved
  39. 30. Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $5,058,000 to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of obtaining Fiscal Year 2024 funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Airport Terminal and Airport Infrastructure Grant Programs relative to 2024 Notice of Award associated with the airport terminal project at the Concord Municipal Airport; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-341 approved
  40. 31. Resolution accepting the sum of $6,250 from Onyx Partners Ltd to support a third-party peer review of a potential public/private partnership concerning redevelopment of the former Steeplegate Mall and Regal Cinema sites located at 270 and 282 Loudon Road and appropriating the sum of $6,250 for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Horne and Councilor Brown.) 24-337
  41. 40 Appointments
  42. 32. Mayor Champlin's proposed re-appointments to the Everett Arena Advisory Committee: Dan Arndt, Joseph Farrelly, Michael Gfroerer and Nicholas Wallner. 24-296 approved
  43. 33. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Althea Barton, Jim Figueira, Nicholas Kotkowski, Marry Miller and Brian Sartorelli. 24-297 approved
  44. 34. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Linda J. Zollo. 24-287 approved
  45. 44 **End of Consent Agenda**
  46. 45 Public Hearings
  47. 35A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $200,000 in the Loudon Road Bridge Improvement Project (CIP #588) for the evaluation and interim repair of the Bridge Deck on Loudon Road Bridge and authorizing the transfer of $200,000 from the Bridge Reserve fund for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 24-258
  48. 35B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $144,929.47 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $144,929.47 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2024; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 24-235
  49. 35C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the General Fund for a Class and Compensation Study and authorizing the use of $90,000 in Human Resources Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 24-260
  50. 35D. 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, to Modify/Add the Positions Specified in the Attached Ordinance for FY2025; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. 24-279
  51. 35E. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance concerning Conditional Use Permits for obstruction of the State House Dome, as well as maximum height limits within the Central Business and Opportunity Corridor Performance Districts, together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Revised ordinance, supplemental report and communication from Attorney Ari Pollock submitted.) (Public testimony and a report from the City Planner, on behalf of the Architectural Design Review committee received.) 24-278
  52. 51 Public Hearing Action
  53. 36. Resolution appropriating the sum of $200,000 in the Loudon Road Bridge Improvement Project (CIP #588) for the evaluation and interim repair of the Bridge Deck on Loudon Road Bridge and authorizing the transfer of $200,000 from the Bridge Reserve fund for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 24-258 approved Pass
  54. 37. Resolution appropriating the sum of $144,929.47 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $144,929.47 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2024; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 24-235 approved Pass
  55. 38. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the General Fund for a Class and Compensation Study and authorizing the use of $90,000 in Human Resources Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 24-260 approved Pass
  56. 39. 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, to Modify/Add the Positions Specified in the Attached Ordinance for FY2025; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. 24-279 approved Pass
  57. 40. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance concerning Conditional Use Permits for obstruction of the State House Dome, as well as maximum height limits within the Central Business and Opportunity Corridor Performance Districts, together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Revised ordinance, supplemental report and communication from Attorney Ari Pollock submitted.) (Public testimony and a report from the City Planner, on behalf of the Architectural Design Review committee received.) 24-278 approved as amended Pass
  58. 57 Reports
  59. 41. Update from UNH Sustainability Fellow on the Community Power Communications outreach plan. 24-340
  60. 59 New Business
  61. 60 Unfinished Business
  62. 42. 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.)
  63. 62 Consideration of Items pulled from the Consent Agenda
  64. 20. Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2025 Membership, Daily Fee, Simulator, and Outing Rates for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-305 approved Pass
  65. 21. Report from City Solicitor on complaints reviewed by Board of Ethics at June 24, 2024 meeting, and recommendation from Board of Ethics to City Council regarding complaint reviewed at July 29, 2024 hearing. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic.) 24-355 approved Pass
  66. 31. Resolution accepting the sum of $6,250 from Onyx Partners Ltd to support a third-party peer review of a potential public/private partnership concerning redevelopment of the former Steeplegate Mall and Regal Cinema sites located at 270 and 282 Loudon Road and appropriating the sum of $6,250 for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Horne and Councilor Brown.) 24-337 approved Pass
  67. 66 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  68. 67 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  69. 68 Adjournment
  70. 69 page break
  71. 70 Information
  72. Inf1 April 16, 2024 and May 21, 2024 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-320
  73. Inf2 May 2, 2024 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-319 received and filed
  74. Inf3 May 15, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-263 received and filed
  75. Inf4 June 4, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-298 received and filed
  76. Inf5 June 6, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-307 received and filed
  77. Inf6 June 12, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-306 received and filed
  78. Inf7 June 18, 2024 Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-302 received and filed
  79. Inf8 July 8, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 24-325 received and filed
  80. Inf9 July 11, 2024 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-334 received and filed
  81. Inf10 Communication from Kathleen Murphy, Concord School District, regarding the Proposed New Middle School. 24-347 received and filed
  82. 81 page break
  83. 82 Council Only