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May 13, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 92 items

  1. 1 RSA 91-A: 3, II (a)-(c) - non-public session to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation and/or compensation to be held at 5:30 PM.
  2. 1. Call to Order.
  3. 2. Invocation.
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. 4 page break
  6. 4. Roll Call.
  7. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  8. 7 April 8, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes 24-113
  9. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  10. 9 **Consent Agenda Items**
  11. 10 Referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
  12. 7. Communication from Emily West, 35 Iron Works Road, requesting consideration be given to address ongoing traffic conditions on Iron Works Road. 24-085
  13. 12 Items Tabled for June 3, 2024 Public Hearings
  14. 8. Resolution fixing and determining the amount of money to be appropriated by the City of Concord for the Fiscal Year 2025, ending June 30, 2025, for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, Debt Service Funds and De Minimis Accounts. 24-107 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  15. 9. Resolution for the annual capital closeout and repurposing of capital project funds; together with a report from the Assistant Finance Director. 24-086 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  16. 15 Page break
  17. 10. Resolution appropriating for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) the sum of $53,551,745 for capital projects, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $45,286,110, accepting $3,508,925 in federal grant funds, and accepting $401,710 in state grant funds for various capital projects more specifically identified in the budget document. 24-108 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  18. 11. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization; Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule I, by amending Chapter 9, Section 9-1-6 Water Use Rates, Section 9-1-8 Water Fixed Charges, Section 9-3-8 Sewer Use Rates, and Section 9-3-8(a) Sewer Fixed Charges. 24-109 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  19. 18 Items Tabled for June 10, 2024 Public Hearings
  20. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,956.94 in the Police Department Ballistic Vest Replacement Program project (CIP #370) for the purchase of ballistic vests and accepting the sum of $11,956.94 in unmatched United States Department of Justice Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Police Chief. 24-110 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  21. 13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $38,292.10 for management of tax deeded properties and accepting the sum of $38,292.10 from the sale of tax deeded properties for this purpose; together with a report from the Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Public testimony submitted.) 24-078 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  22. 14. Report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee on recommended non ordinance based fees and charges. 24-103 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  23. 22 Item previously Tabled for a July 8, 2024 Public Hearing
  24. 15. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Article 28-2-4 Allowable Principal and Accessory Uses in Zoning Districts, Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards and Glossary; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Revised Ordinance and reports submitted.) 23-0768 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  25. 24 From the City Manager
  26. 16. Positive Citizen Comments. 24-112 received and filed Pass
  27. 26 Consent Reports
  28. 17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts totaling $1,198.62, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-081 approved Pass
  29. 18. Report from the Library Director recommending acceptance of a gift of six (6) Literacy Kits from Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services valued at $734.90. 24-084 approved Pass
  30. 19. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $5,840.02 as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-101 approved Pass
  31. 20. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept funds totaling $5,435 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-041 approved Pass
  32. 21. Status Report from the City Manager on City Council Calendar Year 2024-2025 Priorities. 24-105 approved Pass
  33. 22. Confirmation of new City Solicitor Appointment report from the City Manager. 24-111 approved Pass
  34. 23. March 31, 2024 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-092 approved Pass
  35. 24. Report to Council requesting authorization for street closures for Cars & Coffee Event; together with information about the event including photos and a proposed street closure map for the Main Event 2024 from Alex Stoyle, Revelstoke Coffee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-114
  36. 25. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance and the Tax Collector regarding the new real estate tax bill format and Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation update. 24-091 approved Pass
  37. 26. Report from the General Services Director regarding National PFAS Standards for Drinking Water. 24-076 approved Pass
  38. 27. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the upcoming outdoor pool season. 24-102 approved Pass
  39. 28. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the CommUNITY Activity Program. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kurtz and Councilor Brown.) 24-104
  40. 29. Report from the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee recommending transportation project priorities for the FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvements Program. 24-082 approved Pass
  41. 40 Consent Resolutions
  42. 30. Resolution updating designated depositories for the City of Concord, New Hampshire for Fiscal Year 2024; together with report from the CityTreasurer/Tax Collector. 24-083 approved Pass
  43. 31. Resolution making a return of the perambulation of the town line between the City of Concord and the Town of Boscawen; together with a report from the City Surveyor. 24-090 approved Pass
  44. 32. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Cost Sharing Agreement and Member Services Contract with the Community Power Coalition of NH; to approve CPCNH's Data Security and Privacy, Energy Portfolio Risk Management, Retail Rates, and Financial Reserves Policies; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives, on behalf of the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee. 24-099 approved Pass
  45. 44 **End of Consent Agenda**
  46. 45 Public Hearings
  47. 33A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $65,722.88 in the Wastewater Fund as a Transfer Out to Capital and authorizing the use of Wastewater Fund Balance for this purpose, and appropriating the sum of $65,722.88 in the Equipment Replacement Project (CIP #121) to restore previously reprogrammed funding and accepting the sum of $65,722.88 as a Transfer from the Wastewater Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Assistant Finance Director. 24-037
  48. 33B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule 1; together with non-ordinance fees and a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 23-0796
  49. 47 **End of Consent Agenda**
  50. 33C. 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, reorganization of the General Services Highways and Utilities Division; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-015
  51. 49 Public Hearing Action
  52. 34. Resolution appropriating the sum of $65,722.88 in the Wastewater Fund as a Transfer Out to Capital and authorizing the use of Wastewater Fund Balance for this purpose, and appropriating the sum of $65,722.88 in the Equipment Replacement Project (CIP #121) to restore previously reprogrammed funding and accepting the sum of $65,722.88 as a Transfer from the Wastewater Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Assistant Finance Director. 24-037 approved Pass
  53. 35. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule 1; together with non-ordinance fees and a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 23-0796 approved Pass
  54. 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, reorganization of the General Services Highways and Utilities Division; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-015 approved Pass
  55. 53 Reports
  56. 54 New Business
  57. 55 Unfinished Business
  58. 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.)
  59. 56 page break
  60. 57 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  61. 58 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  62. 59 Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
  63. 24. Report to Council requesting authorization for street closures for Cars & Coffee Event; together with information about the event including photos and a proposed street closure map for the Main Event 2024 from Alex Stoyle, Revelstoke Coffee. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-114 approved Pass
  64. 28. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the CommUNITY Activity Program. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kurtz and Councilor Brown.) 24-104 approved Pass
  65. 62 Consideration of Suspense Items
  66. Sus1 Referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
  67. 64 Communication from George Cilley requesting consideration be given to re-installing speed limit signs on Birch Street in Concord. 24-180
  68. 65 Adjournment
  69. 66 Information
  70. Inf1 February 8, 2024 Public Safety Board Meeting Minutes. 24-042 received and filed
  71. Inf2 February 16, 2024 Public Safety Board Subcommittee on Homelessness Meeting Minutes. 24-062 received and filed
  72. Inf3 February 21, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-093 received and filed
  73. Inf4 February 23, 2024 Conservation Commission Tree Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 24-030 received and filed
  74. Inf5 March 5, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-095 received and filed
  75. Inf6 March 7, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-116 received and filed
  76. Inf7 March 8, 2024 Public Safety Board Subcommittee on Homelessness Meeting Minutes. 24-079 received and filed
  77. Inf8 March 13, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-096 received and filed
  78. Inf9 March 13, 2024 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 24-075 received and filed
  79. Inf10 March 20, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-094 received and filed
  80. Inf11 March 21, 2024 Public Safety Board Meeting Minutes. 24-117 received and filed
  81. Inf12 March 26, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-097 received and filed
  82. Inf13 April 1, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 24-080 received and filed
  83. 79 page break
  84. Inf14 April 2, 2024 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-043 received and filed
  85. Inf15 April 18, 2024 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-106 received and filed
  86. Inf16 Communication from Xfinity notifying City Council about Upcoming Changes to Customer Late Fees. 24-100 received and filed
  87. 83 Page Break
  88. 84 Council Only
  89. A. Mayor Champlin's proposed reappointments to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Nicholas Babladelis, W. Carl Cooley, Dorothy Currier, Gerald Eaton, Jennifer Galbraith and Chuck Willing. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-118
  90. B. Mayor Champlin's proposed reappointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee: Jeffrey Bart, Michael Gfroerer and Janet Sprague. 24-119
  91. C. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee: Vijay Bhujay, Moe Djabelarbi, Amy S. Girouard-Crush, Karen Juall, Clement Nsenga Kigugu, Ahni Malachi, Alison Murphy, Zoey Murphy, Robin Nafshi, Ghana Sharma, Usha Thapa Shrestha, Noemi Hagen Wierwille and Sheila O. Zakre. 24-181
  92. 91 page break