City Council

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

Agenda — 107 items

1. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
2. 2. Invocation.
3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. 4. Roll Call.
5. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
6. 6 March 10, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-187 approved as amended
7. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
8. 8 **Consent Agenda Items**
9. 9 Referral to Community Development-Engineering and the General Services Department
10. 7. Communication from Councilor Brown, on behalf of her constituent, specific to ponding on Auburn Street. 25-117 approved
11. 11 Referral to the Conservation Commission
12. 8. Communication from Greg Pollock, Sunfox Farm, regarding parking challenges for the annual Sunflower Bloom Festival. 25-154 approved
13. 13 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
14. 9. March 11, 2025 Rolfe Park and Community Drive public meeting notes. 25-155 approved
15. 15 Items Tabled for May 12, 2025 Public Hearings
16. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the City-Wide Community Center project (CIP #443) for the replacement of two heat exchangers and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $90,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. 25-157 moved to set for a public hearing
17. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,046.50 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $73,046.50 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 25-126 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
18. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $51,900 for the establishment of a Patrol K9 Unit and accepting the sum of $51,900 in unmatched grant funds from the Stanton K9 Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 25-171 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
19. 13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $48,000 in the Forest Inventory and Management Plan Project (CIP #672) to update the Forest Inventory and Management Plan and authorizing the use of $48,000 from the Conservation Trust Forestry Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Conservation Commission Chair and the City Planner. 25-160 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
20. 14. 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. (Supplemental report and revised fee schedule submitted.) 25-134 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
21. 20 page break
22. 15. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Article 26-9 Demolition Review; together with a report from the Code Administrator and the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Referred to the Heritage Commission at the May 12, 2025 City Council meeting.) 25-167 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
23. 16. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Library Acquisition Technician, together with a report from the Director of Human Services. 25-129 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
24. 23 From the City Manager
25. 17. Positive Citizen Comments. 25-169 received and filed
26. 25 Consent Reports
27. 18. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $3,655.36, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-161 approved Pass
28. 19. Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending the FY26 Budget Schedule and Guidelines. 25-103 approved
29. 20. Quarterly Current Use Change Tax Report from Director of Real Estate Assessments. 25-140 approved
30. 21. Report from the General Services Director on 2024/2025 General Services Winter Operation Recruiting and Retention Stipend. 25-165 approved
31. 29 page break
32. 22. Report from the Deputy Chief of Police recommending City Council de-authorize $177.22 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security grant to the Concord Police Department to be used for equipment purchases for police department members on the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit. 25-172 approved
33. 23. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding safety concerns on the corner of Broadway near #366 S Main Street 25-075 approved
34. 24. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding safety concerns at the Mountain Road crosswalk at Fernald Street. 25-076 approved
35. 25. Report from the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee recommending transportation project priorities for the FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvements Program. 25-166 approved
36. 34 Consent Resolutions
37. 26. Resolution repurposing the sum of $165,420.03 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Secondary Clarifier Construction Subproject (CIP #104) to the Fiscal Year 2025 Concrete Structural Repairs subproject (CIP #104); together with a report from the General Services Director. 25-164 approved
38. 36 Appointments
39. 27. Mayor Champlin's proposed re-appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Jeffrey Evans. 25-078 approved
40. 37 page break
41. 28. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: Craig Savage. 25-104 approved Pass
42. 29. Mayor Champlin's proposed reappointment to the Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee: Claire Lund. 25-116 approved Pass
43. 30. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Danielle Barrick. 25-123 approved Pass
44. 31. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Development recommending appointments to the Opportunity Corridor Redevelopment Fund Advisory Committee: Councilor Keach, Councilor Fennessy, Deputy City Manager Matt Walsh and Assistant Community Development Director Tim Thompson. 25-178 approved Pass
45. 42 **End of Consent Agenda**
46. 43 page break
47. 44 Public Hearings
48. 32A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $84,000 to support efforts by Concord's Plan to End Homelessness and authorizing a transfer in from the Community Improvement Reserve in the sum of $84,000 for this purpose; together with report from Councilor Jim Schlosser. (Action on this item tabled at the April 14, 2025 City Council meeting.) 25-112
49. 32B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,500 in the Parks & Recreation Miscellaneous Grants and Donations project for the Free Summer Concert Series and accepting the sum of $11,500 as a donation from the Walker Lecture Series for this purpose; together with a report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee. 25-102
50. 32C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000, in the Annual Highway Improvement Program project (CIP #78) for pavement repairs and accepting the sum of $10,000, from Main Street American Insurance for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 25-077
51. 32D. Resolution modifying the All 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. 25-066
52. 32E. 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. 25-068
53. 32F. 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. 25-067
54. 51 Public Hearing Action
55. 33. Resolution appropriating the sum of $84,000 to support efforts by Concord's Plan to End Homelessness and authorizing a transfer in from the Community Improvement Reserve in the sum of $84,000 for this purpose; together with report from Councilor Jim Schlosser. (Action on this item tabled at the April 14, 2025 City Council meeting.) 25-112
56. 34. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,500 in the Parks & Recreation Miscellaneous Grants and Donations project for the Free Summer Concert Series and accepting the sum of $11,500 as a donation from the Walker Lecture Series for this purpose; together with a report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee. 25-102 approved
57. 35. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000, in the Annual Highway Improvement Program project (CIP #78) for pavement repairs and accepting the sum of $10,000, from Main Street American Insurance for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 25-077 approved
58. 36. Resolution modifying the All 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. 25-066 approved
59. 37. 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. 25-068 approved
60. 57 page break
61. 38. 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. 25-067 approved
62. 59 Reports
63. 39. Report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives regarding the I-93 Bridge Park Feasibility Study. 25-020
64. 61 New Business
65. 62 Unfinished Business
66. 40. 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.)
67. 64 Consideration of Suspense Items
68. Sus1 Report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding Referral of Board of Ethics Complaint to City Council. 25-190
69. 66 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
70. 67 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
71. 68 Adjournment
72. 68 page break
73. 69 page break
74. 70 Information
75. Inf1 December 5, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-121 received and filed
76. Inf2 December 17, 2024 and February 18, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-138 received and filed
77. Inf3 January 15, 2025 Heritage Commission meeting minutes 25-122 received and filed
78. Inf4 January 23, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-137 received and filed
79. Inf5 January 28, 2025 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-173 received and filed
80. Inf6 January 29, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-119 received and filed
81. Inf7 February 3, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 25-162 received and filed
82. Inf8 February 4, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-118 received and filed
83. Inf9 February 5, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-120 received and filed
84. Inf10 February 12, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-127 received and filed
85. Inf11 February 18, 2025 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Meeting Minutes. 25-151 received and filed
86. Inf12 February 19, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 25-139 received and filed
87. Inf13 February 20, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved Meeting Minutes. 25-156 received and filed
88. Inf14 February 26, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-128 received and filed
89. Inf15 March 3, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 25-163 received and filed
90. Inf16 March 3, 2025 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-175 received and filed
91. Inf17 March 4, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-176 received and filed
92. Inf18 March 4, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-152 received and filed
93. Inf19 March 5, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-179 received and filed
94. Inf20 March 6, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-180 received and filed
95. Inf21 March 13, 2025 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-133 received and filed
96. Inf22 March 17, 2025 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-135 received and filed
97. Inf23 March 18, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-153 received and filed
98. Inf24 March 25, 2025 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-174 received and filed
99. Inf25 Parks and Recreation Departments 2025 Summer Camp Brochure. 25-168 received and filed
100. Inf26 Notice of 2025 Prescribed Burns from the Wildland Fire Program Manager. 25-170 received and filed
101. 98 Council Only
102. A. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Conservation Commission: Kevin Porter. 25-136
103. B. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Airport Advisory Committee: David T. Segal, Tom Winkelmann, Richard Bartle and Warren Runde. 25-182
104. C. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Thomas Kolling. 25-183
105. D. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: Jerise Mares. 25-185
106. E. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Déodonné P. Bhattarai. 25-186
107. F. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Peter C.L. Roth. 25-181

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