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April 8, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 92 items

  1. 1. Call to Order.
  2. 2. Invocation.
  3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  4. 4. Roll Call.
  5. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  6. 6 March 11, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-036 approved Pass
  7. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  8. 7. Presentation by the Concord Public Library Foundation. 23-0789
  9. 8. SkitheBeav Presentation. 24-026
  10. 10 **Consent Agenda Items**
  11. 11 Referral to the Public Safety Board and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
  12. 9. Communication from Councilor Horne and Councilor Todd requesting the City consider holding a community meeting for the Rolfe Park neighborhood to discuss ongoing safety concerns. 24-040 approved Pass
  13. 13 Items Tabled for May 13, 2024 Public Hearings
  14. 13 page break
  15. 10. 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 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  16. 11. 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 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  17. 12. 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 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  18. 17 From the City Manager
  19. 13. Positive Citizen Comments. 24-035 received and filed Pass
  20. 19 Consent Reports
  21. 14. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts totaling $1,611.50, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-013 approved Pass
  22. 15. Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending the FY25 Budget Schedule and Guidelines 24-039 approved Pass
  23. 16. Quarterly Current Use Change Tax Report from Director of Real Estate Assessments. 24-007 approved Pass
  24. 17. 2023/2024 Winter Operations Staff Stipend Outcomes Report from the General Services Director. 24-012 approved Pass
  25. 23 page break
  26. 18. Report from the Golf Course Director of Operations requesting authorization to collect resident information for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-032
  27. 25 Consent Resolutions
  28. 19. Resolution adopting the City of Concord Hazard Mitigation Plan as revised in 2024, together with all associated appendices and maps; together with a report from the Fire Chief. 24-002 approved Pass
  29. 20. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to Jeanne Shaheen Congressional directed spending program for funds designated for Law Enforcement Related Programs; together with a report from the Deputy Police Chief. 24-010 approved Pass
  30. 28 Appointments
  31. 21. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee: Michelline Dufort, Stephen M. Duprey, Chuck Gilboy, Jean Hakuzimana, Emily Ricard, Robert M. Segal, Alex Stoyle, Patrick Tompkins, Mike Vlacich, Salvatore Prizio, Jim Bouley, Ari Pollack, Mayor Champlin, Councilor Kurtz and Councilor Sekou. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-029
  32. 22. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee: Travis J. Craig. 24-001 approved Pass
  33. 23. Mayor Champlin's proposed reappointments to the Contoocook River Local Advisory Committee: Marco Philippon and Jack Shields. 24-027 approved Pass
  34. 24. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Planning Board: Dina S. Condodemetraky. 23-0795 approved Pass
  35. 32 page break
  36. 25. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Public Safety Board: Moe Djabelarbi, Natch Greyes, Lisa Brown, Donald Carter, Steve Edwards and Jessica Eskeland. 24-028 approved Pass
  37. 26. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Valerie R. Guy. 23-0797 approved Pass
  38. 35 **End of Consent Agenda**
  39. 36 Public Hearings
  40. 27A. Resolution modifying the Elderly Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0727
  41. 27B. Resolution modifying the Optional Veterans’ Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0728
  42. 27C. Resolution modifying the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:28-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0729
  43. 27D. Resolution modifying the Blind Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0730
  44. 27E. Resolution appropriating the sum of $35,000 in the Solid Waste fund to modify the entrance to the transfer station located on Old Turnpike Road and authorizing the use of $35,000 in the Solid Waste fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 23-0776
  45. 27F. Resolution accepting the sum of $9,660.75 in residential granite curb cost sharing and reimbursement from developers and appropriating the sum of $9,660.75 in the Annual Roadway Surface Improvements project (CIP #78) for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 23-0769
  46. 27G. Resolution amending and restating resolution #9573 which determined that the proposed project has a public benefit and approved an application by First Church Holdings L.L.C. for a seven year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 177 North Main Street, City Assessor’s Parcel Map 55 Block 3 Lot 14 and 16; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 23-0800
  47. 27H. 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 Administration Division; together with a report from the General Services Director. 23-0784
  48. 27I. Resolution appropriating the sum of $66,190 for City overtime payments to cover shifts when earned leave is used and using fund balance in the amount of $66,190 for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. 23-0820
  49. 46 Public Hearing Action
  50. 46 page break
  51. 28. Resolution modifying the Elderly Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0727 approved Pass
  52. 29. Resolution modifying the Optional Veterans’ Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0728 approved Pass
  53. 30. Resolution modifying the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:28-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0729 approved Pass
  54. 31. Resolution modifying the Blind Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (Public testimony submitted.) 23-0730 approved Pass
  55. 50 page break
  56. 32. Resolution appropriating the sum of $35,000 in the Solid Waste fund to modify the entrance to the transfer station located on Old Turnpike Road and authorizing the use of $35,000 in the Solid Waste fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 23-0776 approved Pass
  57. 33. Resolution accepting the sum of $9,660.75 in residential granite curb cost sharing and reimbursement from developers and appropriating the sum of $9,660.75 in the Annual Roadway Surface Improvements project (CIP #78) for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 23-0769 approved Pass
  58. 34. Resolution amending and restating resolution #9573 which determined that the proposed project has a public benefit and approved an application by First Church Holdings L.L.C. for a seven year RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive for the renovation of real estate located at 177 North Main Street, City Assessor’s Parcel Map 55 Block 3 Lot 14 and 16; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 23-0800 approved Pass
  59. 35. 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 Administration Division; together with a report from the General Services Director. 23-0784 approved Pass
  60. 36. Resolution appropriating the sum of $66,190 for City overtime payments to cover shifts when earned leave is used and using fund balance in the amount of $66,190 for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. 23-0820 approved Pass
  61. 56 Reports
  62. 37. Report on results of due diligence for acquisition of 4 Bouton Street and 124 North State Street for a new Police Station and City Council authorization to complete purchase. 24-034
  63. 58 New Business
  64. 59 Unfinished Business
  65. 38. 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. 61 Consideration of items pulled from the Consent Agenda
  67. 18. Report from the Golf Course Director of Operations requesting authorization to collect resident information for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-032 approved Pass
  68. 21. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee: Michelline Dufort, Stephen M. Duprey, Chuck Gilboy, Jean Hakuzimana, Emily Ricard, Robert M. Segal, Alex Stoyle, Patrick Tompkins, Mike Vlacich, Salvatore Prizio, Jim Bouley, Ari Pollack, Mayor Champlin, Councilor Kurtz and Councilor Sekou. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-029 approved Pass
  69. 64 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  70. 65 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  71. 66 Adjournment
  72. 66 page break
  73. 67 Information
  74. Inf1. January 2, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 23-0806 received and filed
  75. Inf2. January 4, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 23-0805 received and filed
  76. Inf3. January 10, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 23-0802 received and filed
  77. Inf4. January 10, 2024 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 23-0803 received and filed
  78. Inf5. January 17, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 23-0801 received and filed
  79. Inf6. January 25, 2024 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-020 received and filed
  80. 73 page break
  81. Inf7. January 26, 2024 Conservation Commission Tree Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 23-0804 received and filed
  82. Inf8. February 1, 2024 Heritage Commission Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-019 received and filed
  83. Inf9. February 6, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 23-0809 received and filed
  84. Inf10. February 8, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-016 received and filed
  85. Inf11. February 14, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-017 received and filed
  86. Inf12. February 14, 2024 Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 24-018 received and filed
  87. Inf13. February 20, 2024 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-021 received and filed
  88. Inf14. March 4, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 24-014 received and filed
  89. Inf15. March 14, 2024 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-006 received and filed
  90. Inf16. March 25, 2024 Parking Committee Draft Minutes. 24-033 received and filed
  91. 84 page break
  92. 85 Council Only