Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Agenda — 41 items

1. Communication from Jodie Nazaka, Economic Development Director, requesting approval of an agreement between the City of Manchester and the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 2028, to allow for the City to host an Olympic Torch Relay and Cauldron Lighting.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
2. Recommending ​that the request from the Derryfield School for authorization to enter into a Revocable License Agreement with the City relating to the school's proposed use of City land on and adjacent to the now discontinued portion of River Road, and the school's maintenance of the landscaping within the proposed traffic circle at the intersection of Bicentennial Drive and River Road, be approved.(Unanimous vote with the exception of Alderman Sapienza who was absent)​​​​
3. Recommending that the request from the Fire Chief to enter into a System Upgrade contract with Motorola for the Manchester Radio Communication System be approved pending a finalized copy of the contract being presented to the Board.<br><em>(Unanimous vote)</em><br><em>(Note: A finalized copy of the contract is included.)
4. The Mayor calls the meeting back to order.
5. A motion is in order to recess the meeting to allow the Committee on Finance to meet.
6. Recommending that the request from the EPD Chief Engineer for authorization to execute a Declaration of Covenants and Conservation Restrictions with the NH Department of Environmental Services in order to protect a stream located on a portion of the City's Bridge Street Extension facility be approved.(Unanimous vote with the exception of Alderman Sapienza who was absent)
7. <strong data-pasted="true">A motion would be in order to enter into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II(d) for consideration of property acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community. A roll call vote is required.
8. Resolutions: <strong>(A motion is in order to read by titles only.)“Amending the FY2023 and FY2024 Community Improvement Program, authorizing, appropriating and transferring funds in the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Dollars ($27,690) for the FY2024 CIP 711324 Municipal Deferred Maintenance”“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three Dollars ($77,943)for the FY2027 C200060327 Dilapidated Building Demolition.”“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000) for the FY2027C210070227 JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant.”“Amending the FY2026 Community Improvement Program, authorizing, appropriating and transferring funds in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) for theFY2026 CIP C210070926 FY26 Deferred Maintenance - Municipal"“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the FY2027 CIPC300040527 FY25 Hazmat Equipment/Training.”“Amending the FY2026 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000) for the FY2026 C300040726 Seabrook Station.”“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Two Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars($206,998) for the FY2027 CIP C330040327 2025 JAG for City of Manchester, Nashua and Hillsborough County.”“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for the FY2027 CIPC410020127 School Based Dental Program - Medicaid.”“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) for the FY2027 CIPC410020227 Oral Health Program.”<br style=" font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><br>“Amending the FY2025 and FY2026 Community Improvement Program, authorizing, appropriating and transferring funds in the amount of Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty One Dollars and Forty-Three Cents ($72,621.43) for the FY2026 CIP C650050326 Wolfe ParkRecreation Complex”<br><strong>If the Board so desires, a motion would be in order that the Resolutions ought to pass and be Enrolled.
9. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
10. Recommending that Ordinance Amendment:<br><br>“Amending Chapter 52: Sewers of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Manchester pertaining to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), including prohibited discharges, screening, monitoring, control plans, and industrial discharge permits.”ought to pass and be referred to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review.(Unanimous vote)
11. Nominations to fill the Ward 7 vacancy on the Board of School Committee:<ul><li>Communication from Alderman Terrio nominating Randy Tremblay</li><li>Communication from Alderman Trisciani nominating Donald Spencer</li></ul><em>(Note: Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, nominations will layover until the next meeting of the Board.)
12. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorization providing for the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $77,943 for CIP C200060327 Dilapidated Building Demolition be approved.(Unanimous vote)
13. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorization providing for the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $100,000 for CIP C410020127 School Based Dental Program - Medicaid be approved.(Unanimous vote)
14. Green Streets Canopy Program:<ul><li>592 Holly Avenue (2) Private Property</li><li>867 Hall Street (2) Right-of-Way</li><li>1060 Chestnut Street (1) Right-of-Way</li></ul>
15. Recommending ​that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorization providing for the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $13,000 for CIP C300040726 Seabrook Station be approved.(Unanimous vote)​​​​
16. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorization providing for the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $850,000 for CIP C210070227 JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant be approved.(Unanimous vote)
17. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorization providing for the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $25,000 for CIP C300040527 FY25 Hazmat Equipment/Training be approved.(Unanimous vote)
18. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorization providing for the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $45,000 for CIP C410020227 Oral Health Program be approved.(Unanimous vote)
19. Report(s) of the Committee on Finance, if available.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
20. Petition to discontinue a portion of North Church Street.(Note: Tabled on July 7, 2026.)
21. Report(s) of the Committee on Community Improvement, if available.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
22. Recommending ​that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorizations providing for the transfer and expenditure of funds in the amount of $72,621.43 for CIP C650050326 Wolfe Park Recreation Complex be approved.(Unanimous vote)​​​​
23. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorizations providing for the transfer and expenditure of funds in the amount of $27,690 for CIP 711324 Municipal Deferred Maintenance be approved.(Unanimous vote)
24. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorizations providing for the transfer and expenditure of funds in the amount of $200,000 for CIP C210070926 FY26 Deferred Maintenance - Municipal be approved.(Unanimous vote)
25. Communication from Christopher Potter, Ward 7 School Committee Member, advising the Board of his resignation from the Board of School Committee.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
26. Report(s) of remaining committees, if available.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
27. Communication from the Board of Assessors advising the Board that preliminary revaluation notices have been mailed to residential property owners.
28. Recommending that the Amending Resolution and Budget Authorization providing for the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $206,998 for CIP C330040327 2025 JAG for City of Manchester, Nashua and Hillsborough County be approved.(Unanimous vote)
29. Recommending ​that the expenditure report of the City's ARPA funds through June 30, 2026 be approved.(Unanimous vote)​​​​
30. Communication from Owen Friend-Gray, Deputy Public Works Director, regarding the status of the Queen City Bridge following its closure and re-opening.
31. Communication from Nick Taylor advising the Board of his resignation from the Zoning Board.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
32. Communication from Brian Beaupre advising the Board of his resignation from the Planning Board.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
33. Confirmation of nominees submitted on behalf of the Planning Board for the Manchester representatives to the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission:<ul><li>Ray Clement to succeed himself as a full member, term to expire June 30, 2030</li><li>Peter Capano to succeed himself as a full member, term to expire June 30, 2030</li><li>Alderman O'Neil to succeed himself as a full member, term to expire June 30, 2030</li></ul><strong>Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
34. Communication from Emily Rice, Solicitor, requesting the Office of the City Clerk and the Manchester Police Department be designated the authority to issue No Trespass Orders for City property.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
35. Communication from Families in Transition requesting the City accepts the return of the property located at 401 Spruce Street.Ladies and Gentlemen, what is your pleasure?
36. Recommending that the request from the Police Grant Coordinator for authorization to apply for funding under Category 1 of the FY 2026 COPS SAFER Outcomes: Enhancing Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Program be approved.(Unanimous vote)
37. Bond Resolution:<br> <br>"Authorizing Bonds, Notes or Lease Purchases in the amount of Twenty Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($20,800,000) for the 2027 CIP C500070327 Raise - City Funds (DPW-Highway)."(Note: Tabled on August 4, 2026.)
38. Nominations:<br><u>Police Commission</u><br>Patrick Sullivan to succeed John Cronin as a regular member, term to expire September 15, 2029<br>Ernesto Pinder to succeed Eva Castillo Turgeon as a regular member, term to expire September 15, 2029<br><u>Planning Board</u><br>Christopher Morrow to succeed Brian Beaupre as a regular member, term to expire May 1, 2027<br>Ken Easthouse to succeed Christopher Morrow as an alternate member, term to expire May 1, 2028<br><u>Zoning Board</u><br>Scott Godzyk to succeed Nick Taylor as a regular member, term to expire March 1, 2029<br>Tony Boutin to succeed Scott Godzyk as an alternate member, term to expire March 1, 2028<br>Derick Alexandre to fill a vacancy as an alternate member, term to expire March 1, 2029<br><em>(Note: Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, these nominations will layover until the next meeting of the Board.)
39. The Mayor advises that the purpose of the public comment session is to give residents of Manchester the opportunity to address the Board. All people wishing to speak must sign up with their name, address and topic. Once called, they will have up to three minutes to speak and any comments must be directed to the chair and concluded when their time is up. If the Clerk calls their name and they are not present to speak, they will not be given a second opportunity. Any resident wishing to speak will come forward to the nearest microphone, clearly state their name and address when recognized and give their comments.
40. Recommending ​that the request from the Police Grant Coordinator for authorization to apply for funding under Category 1 of the FY 2026 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program be approved.(Unanimous vote)​​​​
41. Resolutions:<br><br>“Amending the FY2023 and FY2024 Community Improvement Program, authorizing, appropriating and transferring funds in the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Dollars ($27,690) for the FY2024 CIP 711324 Municipal Deferred Maintenance”<br style=" font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><br>“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three Dollars ($77,943)for the FY2027 C200060327 Dilapidated Building Demolition.”“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000) for the FY2027C210070227 JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant.”<br style=" font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><br>“Amending the FY2026 Community Improvement Program, authorizing, appropriating and transferring funds in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) for theFY2026 CIP C210070926 FY26 Deferred Maintenance - Municipal"<br><br>“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the FY2027 CIPC300040527 FY25 Hazmat Equipment/Training.”<br style=" font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><br>“Amending the FY2026 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000) for the FY2026 C300040726 Seabrook Station.”<br style=" font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><br>“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Two Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars($206,998) for the FY2027 CIP C330040327 2025 JAG for City of Manchester, Nashua and Hillsborough County.”<br><br>“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for the FY2027 CIPC410020127 School Based Dental Program - Medicaid.”“Amending the FY2027 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) for the FY2027 CIPC410020227 Oral Health Program.”“Amending the FY2025 and FY2026 Community Improvement Program, authorizing, appropriating and transferring funds in the amount of Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty One Dollars and Forty-Three Cents ($72,621.43) for the FY2026 CIP C650050326 Wolfe ParkRecreation Complex”

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