City Council

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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  17. Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A: 2, I (a) to discuss collective bargaining strategies followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 5:00 PM
  18. Call to Order.

    Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM. Mayor Champlin noted that devices are available to help those who have difficulty hearing. These devices use a transmitter and headphones, and allow for an individual to personally adjust the volume to their needs. A device can be obtained at the ConcordTV booth in the back of Council Chambers.

  19. Invocation.
  20. Pledge of Allegiance.
  21. Roll Call.
  22. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  23. 24-458 September 9, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes
    minutes
    Action: approved

    Councilor Kretovic moved approval of the September 9, 2024 City Council meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes.

  24. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  25. **Consent Agenda Items**

    Mayor Champlin noted that items 16, 19, 22, 31, and 33 were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion by Councilor Brown. Councilor Brown recused from items 25 and 30. Councilor Foote recused from item 32 because his spouse is one of the proposed appointees. Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kretovic. The motion passed with no dissenting votes.

  26. Referral to City Administration and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
  27. 7. Communication from Reggie Allred, COO of the Player League, requesting use of the Warren Doane Baseball Field at Memorial Field to host 15 - 18 collegiate baseball games during the summer of 2025.
    referrals

    This item was referred to City Administration and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee.

  28. Items Tabled for November 12, 2024 Public Hearings
  29. 8. Resolution appropriating the sum of $400,000 for Winter Operations Retention Payments and authorizing the use of General Fund balance in the sum of $400,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

  30. 9. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $25,000, appropriating the sum of $25,000 to conduct a planning and feasibility study for Families in Transition to perform an analysis of potential space for additional low-income housing at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane, and accepting the sum of $25,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

  31. 10. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support Families in Transition’s Planning Grant to perform an analysis of potential space for additional low-income housing at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

  32. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,000 as a transfer out to the Sidewalk Reserve and accepting the sum of $23,000 from Sheep Davis Limited Partnership for this purpose; together with a report from the City Planner.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

  33. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,582 to assist the Library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $10,582 in grant funds from the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

  34. From the City Manager
  35. 13. Positive Citizen Comments.
    positive comments
    Action: received and filed Passed

    Positive comments were received and filed.

  36. Consent Reports
  37. 14. Diminimis gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,499.99, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

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  39. 15. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $5,428.60 as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

  40. 16. Report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance, on behalf of the Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee, regarding proposed changes to the City's Fiscal Goals and Fund Balance Policy. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report

    This consent agenda item was pulled for discussion.

  41. 17. City Solicitor's Report to Council relative to the Board of Ethics, together with Board of Ethics September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

  42. 18. Report from the General Services Director requesting authorization for the City Manager to apply for and accept grant funds available from the US Department of Energy to procure an EV Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

  43. 19. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director to expand scope of FY23 CIP52 Keach Park. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report

    This consent agenda item was pulled for discussion.

  44. 20. Quarterly Current Use Change Tax Report from Director of Real Estate Assessments.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

  45. 21. Report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee on the City Council referral from April 8, 2024 related to parking and safety concerns around Rolfe Park.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

  46. 22. Report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee on the City Council referral regarding the free meeting space request by Change for Concord. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report

    This consent agenda item was pulled for discussion.

  47. 23. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Councilor Foote with a resident request for a sidewalk and traffic calming measures on Broken Ground Drive.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

  48. 24. June 30, 2024 Trusts Reports / MS-9 and MS-10 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent report was approved.

  49. Consent Resolutions
  50. 25. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for funds designated for Law Enforcement related programs; together with a report from the Police Department.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent resolution was approved. Councilor Brown recused.

  51. 26. Resolution adopting a Cash Management Policy; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent resolution was approved.

  52. 27. Resolution designating depositories for the City of Concord, New Hampshire for the Fiscal Year 2025; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent resolution was approved.

  53. 28. Resolution authorizing prepayment of taxes in accordance with RSA 80:52-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent resolution was approved.

  54. 29. Resolution relative to Short Term Investment of Excess Funds.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent resolution was approved.

  55. 30. Resolution authorizing the City Manager by way of the Police Department to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice - Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program to receive funding for the purchase of Ballistic Vests; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent resolution was approved. Councilor Brown recused.

  56. 31. Resolution to direct the Tax Collector not to execute a tax deed on certain properties in accordance with RSA 80:76 II AND II-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent resolution

    This consent agenda item was pulled for discussion.

  57. 32. Resolution creating an Ad-Hoc Concord Semiquincentennial and Tri-Centennial Committee; together with a report from Mayor Champlin.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    This consent resolution was approved. Councilor Foote recused.

  58. Appointments
  59. 33. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging (DEIJB) Steering Committee: Becky Kennedy and Cara Meeker. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    appointment

    This consent agenda item was pulled for discussion.

  60. 34. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: James C. Tanner and Mack Bean.
    appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    These appointments were approved.

  61. 35. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Sarah Beauregard.
    appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This appointment was approved.

  62. 36. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Beth Heyward.
    appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This appointment was approved.

  63. 37. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Karen M. Jantzen.
    appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This appointment was approved.

  64. **End of Consent Agenda**
  65. Public Hearings
  66. 38A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-3, Parking Meters, Schedule X and Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing, and Parking, Schedule XXI, to modify law enforcement only parking near the Federal complex on Pleasant Street; together with a report from Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item in which a member of the U.S. Marshals contacted City staff to request an additional four spaces of on-street law enforcement parking for Marshal’s staff and other federal agencies. If approved, this would remove three metered spaces along Pleasant Street. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

  67. 38B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes, Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Articles 26-16 and 26-18; together with a report from the Fire Chief.
    ordinance

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item.

  68. 38C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $210,000 to include $180,000 to the Golf Fund and $30,000 to the Arena Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 retroactive to June 30, 2024, to be funded from excess revenues in each of the funds; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item. Annually, City administration reviews total expenditures in each fund and provides a supplemental appropriation request, if needed, for funds that have exceeded budgeted expenditures. For the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024, adjustments are requested for the Golf and Arena Funds. Preliminary results for the Golf Fund are a gain of $102,000 in revenues received more than expenditures. Preliminary results for the Arena Fund are a loss of $20,400 in revenues received less than expenditures. The supplemental request amounts are to align the actual expenditures with the budget and are supported by excess revenues in numerous accounts. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

  69. 38D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $80,000 in the New Airport Terminal Building Project (CIP #383) to replace water services at the Municipal Airport located at 71, 77, 83 and 87 Airport Road and authorizing the issuance of Airport General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $80,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
    resolution

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item.

  70. 38E. Resolution appropriating the sum of $12,500 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 $250,000 in the New Airport Terminal Building Project (CIP #383) for an Environmental Assessment (EA), accepting the sum of $225,000 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, accepting the sum of $12,500 of grant funds from the State of New Hampshire, and authorizing the use of $12,500 as a transfer from the Airport fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer - Capital Projects and the Deputy City Manager - Development.
    resolution

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item. During its August 2024 meeting, City Council approved a consent resolution which authorized the City Manager to apply for up to $605,000 in Federal and State funding. In order to expedite the project and comply with pre-award grant requirements, City administration recommends that City Council approve the attached resolution to accept and appropriate Federal and State grant funds as well as appropriating City matching funds. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

  71. 38F. Resolution appropriating the sum of $20,000 in the General fund for the Parks and Recreation Department to offer programming for resident youth and authorizing the use of $20,000 as a transfer in from the Special Event Reserve Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public testimony submitted.) (Additional public testimony received.)
    resolution

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item.

  72. 38G. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,000 for law enforcement-related programs and accepting the sum of $73,000 in unmatched grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Byrne Discretionary Community Project grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of the use of these funds for technical upgrades and training. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

  73. 38H. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $25,300, appropriating the sum of $25,300 for Police Department roadway safety and outreach initiatives and accepting the sum of $25,300 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution

    City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item. The total amount of the City match for this grant is $6,325. This in-kind match puts a dollar amount on the resources that the City will be providing towards these patrols and equipment throughout the grant period. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

  74. 38I. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,000 in the Granite United Way grant project for training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and accepting the sum of $11,000 from the Granite United Way for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution

    The public hearings for agenda items number 38I and 38J were held in conjunction. City Manager Aspell provided a brief overview of this item. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team is made up of members from the Concord Police Department, mental health providers from Riverbend, and a coordinator from the Merrimack County Human Resources. This team will visit families who have experienced incidents, when police are requested for service, where children may have been exposed to violence or other adverse childhood experiences. This funding will be used to train those officers that have not had the Adverse Childhood Experiences training. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

  75. 38J. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,505 in the Granite United Way Grant Project for expenses incurred by the police department for Adverse Childhood Experience Response Team (ACERT) Program activities and accepting the sum of $23,505 from the Granite United Way for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution

    The public hearings for agenda items number 38I and 38J were held in conjunction.

  76. Public Hearing Action
  77. 39. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-3, Parking Meters, Schedule X and Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing, and Parking, Schedule XXI, to modify law enforcement only parking near the Federal complex on Pleasant Street; together with a report from Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Fennessy and passed with no dissenting votes.

  78. 40. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes, Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Articles 26-16 and 26-18; together with a report from the Fire Chief.
    ordinance
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes.

  79. 41. Resolution appropriating the sum of $210,000 to include $180,000 to the Golf Fund and $30,000 to the Arena Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 retroactive to June 30, 2024, to be funded from excess revenues in each of the funds; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
    Action: approved

    Councilor Fennessy moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton and passed with no dissenting votes.

  80. 42. Resolution appropriating the sum of $80,000 in the New Airport Terminal Building Project (CIP #383) to replace water services at the Municipal Airport located at 71, 77, 83 and 87 Airport Road and authorizing the issuance of Airport General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $80,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
    resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes.

  81. 43. Resolution appropriating the sum of $12,500 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 $250,000 in the New Airport Terminal Building Project (CIP #383) for an Environmental Assessment (EA), accepting the sum of $225,000 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration, accepting the sum of $12,500 of grant funds from the State of New Hampshire, and authorizing the use of $12,500 as a transfer from the Airport fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer - Capital Projects and the Deputy City Manager - Development.
    resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Fennessy and passed with no dissenting votes.

  82. 44. Resolution appropriating the sum of $20,000 in the General fund for the Parks and Recreation Department to offer programming for resident youth and authorizing the use of $20,000 as a transfer in from the Special Event Reserve Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public testimony submitted.) (Additional public testimony received.)
    resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Kurtz moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Fennessy. Councilor Brown requested that Parks and Recreation Director David Gill work closely with Charm Emiko of Project STORY, Fisto Ndayishimiye of Change for Concord, Jessica Livingston, Clement Kigugu of Overcomers, and the Concord Police Department social worker. Councilor Fennessy discussed the elimination of one budgeted program affecting 60 - 65 children for the implantation of this program and discussed reviewing programs as a whole. The motion passed with two dissenting votes.

  83. 45. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,000 for law enforcement-related programs and accepting the sum of $73,000 in unmatched grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Byrne Discretionary Community Project grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Todd moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Brown recused.

  84. 46. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $25,300, appropriating the sum of $25,300 for Police Department roadway safety and outreach initiatives and accepting the sum of $25,300 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Todd moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Brown recused.

  85. 47. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,000 in the Granite United Way grant project for training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and accepting the sum of $11,000 from the Granite United Way for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Todd moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Brown recused.

  86. 48. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,505 in the Granite United Way Grant Project for expenses incurred by the police department for Adverse Childhood Experience Response Team (ACERT) Program activities and accepting the sum of $23,505 from the Granite United Way for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Todd moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Brown recused.

  87. Reports
  88. 49. Report from the Assistant Finance Director regarding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report award notification.
    report
    Action: approved Passed

    Deputy City Manager - Finance Brian LeBrun announced that the City of Concord’s Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for their preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton and passed with no dissenting votes.

  89. 50. Report and presentation for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Facility options and referral to Ad-hoc Beaver Meadow Golf Course Building Committee, Golf Course Advisory Committee and Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee.
    report

    Deputy City Manager Finance LeBrun presented three potential designs, and their costs, along with Golf Pro Phil Davis, Bill Hickey of The H.L. Turner Group, and Frank LeMay of Milestone Construction.

  90. 51. Staff presentation relative to Housing Developments recently completed or currently underway in Concord.
    report
    Action: approved Passed

    Deputy City Manager - Development Matt Walsh provided an update on housing.

  91. 52. Report from Mayor Champlin regarding updates to the City's Boards and Commissions web pages.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Mayor Champlin provided an overview of the review of the appointment process to the City's Boards and Commissions and the suggestion by Councilor Horne to create a vacancy page.

  92. New Business
  93. Unfinished Business
  94. 53. 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.)
    resolution
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  96. 54. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 13, Public Health, Article 13-5, Sanitary Food Code; together with a report from the Health & Licensing Officer. (Referred back to the Ad-Hoc Committee to review Outdoor Dining & Food Trucks at the September 9, 2024 City Council meeting.)
    ordinance
  97. Consideration of Suspense Items
  98. 16. Report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance, on behalf of the Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee, regarding proposed changes to the City's Fiscal Goals and Fund Balance Policy. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Brown asked about the impact to residents regarding water bills, and Deputy City Manager - Finance LeBrun discussed per unit versus fixed rate unit costs. Councilor Kurtz moved approval. The motion was seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.

  99. 19. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director to expand scope of FY23 CIP52 Keach Park. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Brown discussed her desire for a water fountain at Keach Park and the addition of a bus stop at the Citywide Community Center.

  100. 22. Report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee on the City Council referral regarding the free meeting space request by Change for Concord. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report

    Councilor Brown noted she would like to see Parks and Recreation work with Change for Concord.

  101. 31. Resolution to direct the Tax Collector not to execute a tax deed on certain properties in accordance with RSA 80:76 II AND II-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent resolution
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Brown asked what sort of communication occurs with struggling community members. City Manager Aspell described how the Collections Office works closely with owners who are able to be contacted. Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes.

  102. 33. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging (DEIJB) Steering Committee: Becky Kennedy and Cara Meeker. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    Councilor Brown discussed Community Power and the outreach to marginalized communities and stated her opinion that other candidates could better represent marginalized communities.

  103. Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  104. Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  105. Adjournment

    At 10:03 PM, with there being no additional business, Councilor Horne moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilor McLaughlin and passed with no dissenting votes.

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  107. Information
  108. Inf1 June 12, 2024 Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed

    Information item received and filed.

  109. Inf2 July 11, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
  110. Inf3 August 6, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    . The motion was duly seconded and passed by the following vote:

  111. Inf4 August 9, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed

    Information item received and filed.

  112. Inf5 August 14, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed

    Information item received and filed.

  113. Inf6 August 21, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed

    Information item received and filed.

  114. Inf7 August 28, 2024 Community Development Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed

    Information item received and filed.

  115. Inf8 September 9, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed

    Information item received and filed.

  116. Inf9 September 16, 2024 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
    Action: received and filed

    Information item received and filed.

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  118. Council Only
  119. A. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: Charles Randall.
    consent report
  120. B. City Manager's Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees: Charles O'Leary.
    consent report