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

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 90 items

  1. 1 Non meeting to discuss collective bargaining negotiations in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (a) 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 January 3, 2024 City Council Orientation Meeting Minutes. 23-0724
  8. 8 January 4, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 23-0671
  9. 9 January 8, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes 23-0686
  10. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  11. 7. Presentation by the Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail. 23-0733
  12. 12 **Consent Agenda Items**
  13. 12 page break
  14. 13 Referral to City Administration and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
  15. 8. Communication from Change for Concord requesting free meeting space twice a month on Friday evenings at the City Wide Community Center. 23-0694 received and filed
  16. 15 Items Tabled for March 11, 2024 Public Hearings
  17. 9. Resolution adopting a Community Power Program for electricity supply in Concord and authorizing the City to join the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. (Public testimony submitted.) (Additional public testimony submitted.) 23-0696 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  18. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $880,000 in the Traffic Signals and Traffic Operations Improvements project (CIP #283) for the design and construction of traffic signal upgrades and associated improvements at the intersections of North State/Centre Streets and North Main/Washington/Ferry streets, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $880,000, and repurposing the sum of $101,221.97 from the State/Pleasant Intersection subproject (CIP #283) for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 23-0698 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  19. 11. Public Hearing regarding the status of the following: $750,000 in Public Facilities & Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds subgranted to the Boys and Girls Club of Central New Hampshire; $500,000 in Public Facilities CDBG funds subgranted to Crisis Center of Central NH; and $500,000 in Housing CDBG funds subgranted to Concord Coalition to End Homelessness, together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 23-0658 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  20. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $561,074 in the new airport terminal building project (CIP #383) for the design, permitting, and bidding of a new airport terminal building and accepting the sum of $365,754 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, the sum of $20,320 from the State of New Hampshire, and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $175,000 for this purpose, together with a report from the Associate Engineer. 23-0712 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  21. 13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $305,000 in the general fund as a transfer out to capital for the purchase of PFAS-free structural firefighting gear, authorizing the use of $305,000 in unassigned fund balance, and appropriating the sum of three hundred five thousand dollars ($305,000.00) in the Fire Department Personnel Protective Equipment Project (CIP #573) for this purpose. 23-0690 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  22. 14. Resolution appropriating the sum of $50,000 as a transfer in from trust in the Abbott Road/Sewalls Falls Road Intersection project (CIP #520) and authorizing the use of $50,000 in Highway Reserve funds for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 23-0700 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  23. 15. Resolution appropriating the sum of $42,000 in the ERP Needs Analysis project (CIP #302) for replacement of the City Prosecutor’s Office software (CIP #302) and authorizing the use of $42,000 in technology reserve funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Solicitor. 23-0723 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  24. 16. Resolution establishing a Sidewalk Reserve, appropriating the sum of $22,023.18 in the General fund as a transfer out to trust, and accepting the sum of $22,023.18 from Amoskeag Beverages LLC/Amoskeag Realty LLC for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 23-0721 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  25. 17. Resolution appropriating the sum of $5,792 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 $115,830 in the New Airport Terminal Building project (CIP #383) for the design and permitting of a new parking lot and related improvements, accepting the sum of $104,246 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, accepting the sum of $5,792 from the State of new Hampshire, and accepting the sum of $5,792 as a transfer from the Airport fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer. 23-0713 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  26. 18. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-3, Boards and Commissions, Economic Development Advisory Committee; together with a report from Mayor Champlin. 23-0736 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  27. 26 page break
  28. 27 From the City Manager
  29. 19. Positive Citizen Comments. 23-0716 received and filed Pass
  30. 29 Consent Reports
  31. 20. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $1,909.15, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 23-0702 approved Pass
  32. 21. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $1,588.80, in electronic equipment from WalMart, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 23-0687 approved Pass
  33. 22. Final Status Report on the City Council's CY 2022-2023 Priorities. 23-0684 approved Pass
  34. 32 page break
  35. 23. Report from Deputy City Manager - Development seeking approval for modifications of the approved development plan and associated building designs for the John Flatley Company's apartment building at #32 South Main Street, as well as associated modifications 2022 License Agreement for stairs and handicap accessible ramp in City's South Main Street rights-of-way related thereto. approved Pass
  36. 24. December 31, 2023 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 23-0695 approved Pass
  37. 25. Report from the Fire Chief authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for grants totaling up to $25,000.00 from the Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services for the time period ranging from October 1, 2023 to the end of Fiscal Year 2024 (June 30, 2024) for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime and backfill for Fire Department members to attend Technical Rescue courses. 23-0711 approved Pass
  38. 26. Report requesting the Police Department be authorized to apply for up to $16,000 in grant funding through the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for funds to purchase equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit for search and rescue operations. 23-0699 approved Pass
  39. 27. Report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, the Parks & Recreation Director and the General Services Director regarding scheduled renovations of the Garrison Park Pool. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 23-0710 continued
  40. 28. Report from the Library Director recommending acceptance of a gift from The Joan Heartz Trust and The Alan F. Gordon Trust, in the amount of $217,654.46, to the Concord Public Library. Funds will be appropriated from this trust in the future through the annual budget process. 23-0670 approved Pass
  41. 29. Report from the City Engineer, General Services Director, and Deputy City Manager - Development recommending modifications to the FY2024 Annual Highway Paving and Sidewalk Improvement Programs (CIP #78 and #17) relative to Pembroke Road (full length), Brookwood Drive (full length), Fox Run (full length), and Pinecrest Circle (full length). 23-0704 approved Pass
  42. 39 page break
  43. 30. Report from the City Engineer requesting authorization for the City Manager to accept two public drainage easements related to the installation of a public culvert under Broad Cove Drive. 23-0720 approved Pass
  44. 31. Report from the Associate Engineer recommending the City Manager be authorized to accept $32,000 of Airport Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grants funds in the amount of $32,000 from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics for operations and maintenance expenses at the Concord Municipal Airport, together with a report from the Associate Engineer - Capital Projects. 23-0719 approved Pass
  45. 32. Facilities Naming Committee report regarding the naming of City space within the Penacook Community Center. 23-0732 approved Pass
  46. 33. Report from the Purchasing Manager regarding the Purchasing Division eProcurment Vendor Self-Service Program. 23-0705 approved Pass
  47. 44 page break
  48. 45 Consent Resolutions
  49. 34. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept an Easement Deed for a Recreational Trail from Sarnia Seacoast, L.L.C. on a portion of private property at 6 Loudon Road for the purposes of constructing a portion of the Merrimack Greenway Trail; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. approved Pass
  50. 46 page break
  51. 35. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the purpose of designing 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. 23-0697 approved Pass
  52. 48 Appointments
  53. 36. Mayor Champlin and City Manager Aspell's proposed appointments to the Board of Ethics: James D. Rosenberg, Stephen J. Shurtleff, Marcia Moran, Tenley Callaghan and John Sullivan. 23-0717 approved Pass
  54. 39. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Planning Board: Erle Pierce, David Allyn Fox, Matthew Hicks, Jeffrey Santacruce, Richard Woodfin, Chiara Dolcino and Frank Kenison. 23-0685 approved Pass
  55. 53 **End of Consent Agenda**
  56. 54 page break
  57. 55 Public Hearings
  58. 55 page break
  59. 40A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $544,318.75 as a transfer to the Bridge Reserve fund and accepting the sum of $544,318.75 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
  60. 40B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 34 Personnel Rules and Regulations, Article 34-5-5, Probationary Appointments, to modify the time frame for probation of original appointments within the Information Technology (IT) department from one year to six months; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
  61. 58 Public Hearing Action
  62. 41. Resolution appropriating the sum of $544,318.75 as a transfer to the Bridge Reserve fund and accepting the sum of $544,318.75 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. approved Pass
  63. 42. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 34 Personnel Rules and Regulations, Article 34-5-5, Probationary Appointments, to modify the time frame for probation of original appointments within the Information Technology (IT) department from one year to six months; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. approved Pass
  64. 61 New Business
  65. 62 Unfinished Business
  66. 43. 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.) tabled
  67. 44. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with Brady Sullivan, or related entity, for private use of City property located on Storrs Street for improvements associated with redevelopment of 11 Stickney Avenue; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Supplemental report and draft agreement submitted.) approved Pass
  68. 65 Consideration of items pulled from the Consent Agenda
  69. 27. Report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, the Parks & Recreation Director and the General Services Director regarding scheduled renovations of the Garrison Park Pool. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 23-0710 approved Pass
  70. 67 Consideration of Suspense Items
  71. 68 Referral to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
  72. Sus1 Communication from Terri Trier, on behalf of the residents of Hills Court Condo Association, inquiring as to how fees for their trash pickup are calculated. 23-0757
  73. 70 To be set for a July 8, 2024 Public Hearing
  74. Sus2 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
  75. 72 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  76. 73 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  77. 74 Adjournment
  78. 75 page break
  79. 76 Information
  80. Inf1 January 8, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes. 23-0703 received and filed
  81. Inf2 January 10, 2024 Ad-Hoc Beaver Meadow Golf Course Building Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 23-0683 received and filed
  82. Inf3 January 22, 2024 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 23-0709 received and filed
  83. 79 page break
  84. Inf4 January 29, 2024 Facilities Naming Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 23-0731 received and filed
  85. Inf5 Report from NH Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington. 23-0689 received and filed
  86. Inf6 Parks and Recreation Departments 2023 Year In Review Report. 23-0718 received and filed
  87. 83 page break
  88. 84 Council Only
  89. A. City Manager's Appointment to the Conservation Commission: Tracey Lesser. 23-0715
  90. B. City Manager's Appointment to the Heritage Commission: Althea Barton 23-0714