City Council

Monday, December 9, 2024 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Non-Public Meeting Minutes

Mayor Champlin asked that consideration be made to consider an item not previously advertised, explaining that consideration should be made to unseal and approve non-public meeting minutes relating to discussions between the City of Concord and Kevin Lacasse of New England Family Homes regarding the Monitor Way Project. Councilor Schultz moved to suspend the rules and consider suspense item 3. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Todd moved to unseal and approve non-public meeting minutes relating to discussions between the City of Concord and Kevin Lacasse of New England Family Homes regarding the Monitor Way Project during the following non-public meetings: September 12, 2022, November 14, 2022, December 12, 2022, June 12, 2023, August 14, 2023, September 11, 2023, June 10, 2024 and October 15, 2024. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Fennessy and passed with no dissenting votes.
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Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (a), strategy and negotiations with respect to collective bargaining followed by a non-public in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, I (m), consideration of whether to disclose minutes of a nonpublic session to begin at 5:30 PM.
Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
24-612 November 12, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes
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Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval of the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed with no dissenting votes.
Agenda overview by the Mayor.
7. Resolution proclaiming December 2024 as Capital Region Food Program Month.
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Mayor Champlin read the resolution proclaiming December 2024 as Capital Region Food Program month. Capital Region Food Program Chair Elena Alois and Vice Chair Jennifer Carleton discussed the Holiday Project and thanked the City Council. They noted that donations can be made online at www.capitalregionfoodprogram.org.
7A. Library Foundation Presentation.
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Wendy Follansbee and Jeanie West, both volunteers of the Concord Public Library Foundation, thanked City Council for the new Penacook Branch of the Concord Public Library and discussed work performed by the Foundation.
**Consent Agenda Items**
Referral to Traffic Operations Committee
8. Request from Keith Curley seeking review of potential improvements to reduce vehicular speeds and improve visibility of a crosswalk located at the Mountain Road / Fernald Street intersection.
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Item was referred to the Traffic Operations Committee.
9. Request from Trevor Berry for review of a crosswalk located at North State Street and Lake Street, as well as vehicular speeds on Lake Street.
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Item was referred to the Traffic Operations Committee.
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Items Tabled for January 13, 2025 Public Hearings
10. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance to further revise certain provisions, which were previously modified by Ordinance #3168 on August 12, 2024, pertaining to conditional use permits for obstruction of the State House Dome and maximum height limitations in certain portions of the Central Business Performance District and Opportunity Corridor Performance District, as well as to amend other additional sections of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.
11. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Article 35-2, Compensation Plan, Schedule D, Elections Specialist; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.
12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $17,265 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 $17,265 in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
13. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds in the sum of $750,000 to the Community Development Block Grant Fund program, appropriating the sum of $750,000 to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing’s redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, and accepting the sum of $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Public testimony received.)
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
14. 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 CATCH Neighborhood Housing's Redevelopment Project at 30 East Side Drive, increasing the affordable housing units from the existing 14 units to between 20 and 24 new affordable housing units to support independent living and housing opportunities, including services for adults with learning and developmental disabilities; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
15. Resolution appropriating the sum of $3,049,000 as a transfer to reserves and authorizing the use of $3,049,000 from Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
16. Resolution appropriating the sum of $54,000 in the General Fund for furniture, equipment, and training; and authorizing the use of $54,000 in Reserve Funds for this purpose.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
17. Resolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Concord Public Library chilling unit replacement subproject (CIP #551) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $150,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
18. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $40,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Opioid Abuse Reduction Initiative grant for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
19. Resolution appropriating the sum of $16,000 for the purchase of equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit in search and rescue operations and accepting the sum of $16,000 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
20. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 in the General Fund for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging work and authorizing the use of $40,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.)
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
Consent Reports
21. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,457.88, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
22. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting to accept a monetary gift totaling $800, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
23. Beaver Meadow 2025 Senior Membership rate correction report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
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Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
24. Report from the City Solicitor regarding the Assistant City Prosecutor Position.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
25. Report from the Fire Chief, on behalf of the Public Safety Board, recommending that City staff explore potential alternatives for best practices for waste collection within Concord's unhoused community.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
26. Report from the General Services Director regarding the Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Dewatering Project Change of Scope.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
Consent Resolutions
27. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept up to $45,000 from the NH Department of Environmental Services for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Special Project grants; together with a report from the General Services Director.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent resolution was approved.
28. Resolution appropriating the sum of $9,546.17 in funding for overtime/backfill costs associated with trench rescue training and accepting the sum of $9,546.17 from the Department of Safety Homeland Security Grant Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Fire Chief.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent resolution was approved.
29. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grants prior to City Council authorization when the grant is deemed to be in the best interest of the City by the City Manager; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent resolution was approved.
30. Resolution repurposing the sum of $35,311.23 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department Elevator Replacement subproject (CIP #484) and $47,800.99 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Police Department Roof Replacement subproject (CIP #484) for use in the Library Facility Improvements project (CIP #551); together with a report from the General Services Director.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent resolution was approved.
Appointments
31. City Manager's Proposed Appointments to the Heritage Commission: Carol Durgy Brooks and Dr. Bryant Tolles, Jr.
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Action: approved Passed

These appointments were approved.
**End of Consent Agenda**
Public Hearings
32A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $500,000 for the construction of a new skatepark at Kiwanis Riverfront Park (CIP #60) and accepting the sum of $500,000 of Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funds for the same purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. (Public testimony submitted.)
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City Manager Aspell indicated that in FY 2022 funds were approved to create a new Park Master Plan for Kiwanis Riverside Park and the Everett Arena. In late FY 2022, a new park master plan was approved and in FY 2023 funds were approved by City Council for the design and permitting of the complex. In the new park master plan, there is a new larger skateboard park in the general area of the former fire training area. At their November 2023 meeting, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Grant for $500,000. This report and resolution are to accept the grant award of $500,000. The Land and Water Conservation Grant has a 50/50 match requirement. The City will be working with the nonprofit Concord Skatepark Association and community partners to help raise the match requirement. City Manager Aspell asked City Council to accept the grant award, noting that the project would not be moving forward with construction until all matching dollars are received. The City has four years to complete the project and it can be extended by an additional year with agreement by LWCF. As part of the acceptance of the grant award, the City will be required to comply with the Buy America/Build America requirements and land must be used forever for public recreation purposes. There being no discussion, Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
32B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $405,000 for Police Department retention payments for sworn police officers and authorizing the use of General Fund balance of $405,000; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
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City Manager Aspell indicated that this appropriation is part two of a temporary police officer retention program as a stopgap measure to reduce future employee loss. This retention program will aim to reward current sworn employees who have taken on a drastically increased workload during this staffing crisis. This retention program is designed to slow the turnover rate which will allow the Department time to recover from its current staffing crisis. General Council discussion took place regarding the effectiveness of the first Police Department retention appropriation. Chief Brad Osgood addressed Council indicating that he felt the first appropriation reduced the number of Police Officers lost in comparison to previous years. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. Alan Robidas, Ward Five resident, small business owner, and Battalion Chief within the Concord Fire Department, representing himself and not the Fire Department, spoke in strong support of the appropriation. Councilor Sekou spoke about the need to make additional retention changes to ensure better work life balance for employees. There being no additional public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
32C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the General Fund as a transfer out to capital for structure preservation of the Concord Stables, authorizing the use of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for this purpose, appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the Concord Stables Redevelopment Project (CIP #664), and authorizing the use of $160,000 for this purpose as a transfer from the General Fund; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives.
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City Manager Aspell indicated that the Concord Stables Building is located at 111.5 Warren Street. The facility was constructed circa 1905 to serve as the City’s Department of Public Works. Following the completion of the Combined Operations and Maintenance Facility (the “COMF”) located at 311 North State Street in 1990, the Stables Building and associated land were conveyed to the Concord School District in the mid-1990s, who, in turn, developed the property into a parking lot to support Concord High School. On November 29, 2021, the City reacquired the historic former stables building, together with 0.52 acres of land and nine parking spaces, from the Concord School District, for the purpose of redevelopment. Potential uses include a museum and storage facility for horse drawn wagons, carriages, as well as other vehicles which were manufactured by the former Abbot Downing Company. The Abbot Downing Company was based in Concord, and was famous for its iconic “Concord Coach”; a horse drawn stage coach which was instrumental in overland transportation during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The City desires to renovate the former Concord Stables building for adaptive reuse, which will initially include the removal or mitigation of hazardous materials prior to construction. Due to the presence of hazardous materials, the site is classified as a “Brownfield”, and is eligible for potential grant funds from the State and Federal governments. In accordance with recent City Council approvals, City Administration will be applying for clean-up grants through the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA); however, if awarded, funding will not be available until Fiscal Year 2026. In the meantime, the building is vacant and deteriorating due to aging roof materials, as well as vandalism. City Staff regularly monitors the building, and has identified roof leaks that could lead to further issues in the building, including mold. In addition, City staff has had run-ins with trespassers that regularly break into the building to use the space. Staff has concerns for the potential impacts to the historic building from this illicit use. Staff requests funding to place security cameras and a new wireless fire alarm, and for improvements to the entry points, including new doors and plywood at windows, to deter break-ins. In addition, interim roofing repairs will reduce further deterioration pending additional funding for hazardous material mitigation and renovation. Councilor Brown asked for an accounting of the $160,000. Deputy City Manager Matt Walsh indicated that the City has two on-call construction managers/general contractors that were selected through a competitive process, and further stated that the pricing was derived from conversations with those contractors. The Mayor declared the hearing open. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.
32D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,000 for the purpose of off-setting personnel costs for the Police Department to assign an officer to the Drug Task Force and accept the sum of $73,000 in grant funding from the State of New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force for this purpose; together with a report from the Police Department.
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Deputy Chief of Police John Thomas addressed Council indicating that, if approved, this appropriation would off-set costs associated with the Police Department assigning a sworn officer to the Drug Task Force for the time frame of the date of appointment through 6/30/2025. General Council discussion took place regarding the appropriation and this program. Council members noted their appreciation of the years of service for Deputy Thomas who will be retiring form the City of Concord after 31 plus years of service at the end of December, 2024. The Mayor declared the hearing open. There being no public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
32E. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6 (a) Schedule I, Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III, and Chapter 18, Parking; Article 18.1, Stopping, Standing and Parking; Schedule VII, Bus and Taxicab Stands to modify parking requirements and bus stop locations on Canal Street and Fisherville Road in Penacook; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
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Assistant Director of Community Development Tim Thompson addressed Council, providing an overview of the changes as outlined within the ordinance. Mr. Thompson indicated that the first proposed ordinance change establishes a bus stop on Canal Street, no-parking areas and 10 hour parking time limits for both the parking lot public spaces and the on-street spaces on Canal Street. He further noted that the second change within the ordinance, per a TPAC recommendation, is the relocation of a bus stop across from the Tanager Way project on Fisherville Road. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
32F. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 31, Purchasing and Contract Procedure, Article 31-1, Purchasing Procedure, Section 31-1-3, Purchasing Procedures; together with a report from the Purchasing Manager.
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City Manager Aspell provided an overview of the report before Council, indicating that purchasing dollar amount thresholds were last amended in 2017. He further noted, that since that time, there has been significant change in market conditions with a steep rise in prices for supplies, materials, equipment and services. City Manager Aspell noted that City departments often find it difficult to obtain three quotes from qualified service providers. Increasing the purchasing threshold would save time and money for user departments and purchasing staff. City Manager Aspell indicated that several other NH municipalities similar in size to Concord successfully use higher thresholds for these types of purchases. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
32G. 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.
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Public hearings for item 32G and 32H were held in conjunction. Assistant Director of Community Development Tim Thompson addressed Council, indicating that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for economic development projects, up to $500,000 for public facility projects, up to $500,000 for housing projects, and up to $500,000 for emergency activities. Up to $25,000 is available per planning study grant. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low and moderate income persons. This is a proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $25,000 in CDBG Planning Study Funds. Of the grant funds, up to $3,500 will be retained by the City for administrative costs associated with the project, up to $21,500 of the funds will be subgranted to Families in Transition to determine the feasibility of renovating unused/underutilized community and commercial space at Families in Transitions’ properties at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane into two to three additional living units. Mr. Thompson indicated that, in terms of the anti-displacement and relocation policy statement and procedures, this plan outlines measures, under the Uniform Relocation Act, required for CDBG projects that involve any displacement or relocation of persons (or businesses). If the City were to undertake a CDBG project which involved displacement or relocation they would follow this plan. The plan outlines the measures they would take to find comparable, suitable housing for persons (or businesses) displaced or relocated. No displacement or relocation is anticipated as this is a Planning Study. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
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32H. 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.
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Public hearings for item 32G and 32H were held in conjunction.
Public Hearing Action
33. Resolution appropriating the sum of $500,000 for the construction of a new skatepark at Kiwanis Riverfront Park (CIP #60) and accepting the sum of $500,000 of Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funds for the same purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. (Public testimony submitted.)
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Action: approved Passed

Councilor Fennessy moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed with no dissenting votes. A number of Councilors spoke in support of this project, which the Concord Skate Club Group has been advocating for since 2020.
34. Resolution appropriating the sum of $405,000 for Police Department retention payments for sworn police officers and authorizing the use of General Fund balance of $405,000; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
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Action: approved Passed

The motion was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.
35. Resolution appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the General Fund as a transfer out to capital for structure preservation of the Concord Stables, authorizing the use of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for this purpose, appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the Concord Stables Redevelopment Project (CIP #664), and authorizing the use of $160,000 for this purpose as a transfer from the General Fund; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval of the resolution. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with one dissenting vote.
36. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,000 for the purpose of off-setting personnel costs for the Police Department to assign an officer to the Drug Task Force and accept the sum of $73,000 in grant funding from the State of New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force for this purpose; together with a report from the Police Department.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval of the resolution. Councilor Brown recused. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Todd and passed with no dissenting votes.
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37. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6 (a) Schedule I, Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III, and Chapter 18, Parking; Article 18.1, Stopping, Standing and Parking; Schedule VII, Bus and Taxicab Stands to modify parking requirements and bus stop locations on Canal Street and Fisherville Road in Penacook; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
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Action: approved

Councilor Todd moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed with no dissenting votes.
38. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 31, Purchasing and Contract Procedure, Article 31-1, Purchasing Procedure, Section 31-1-3, Purchasing Procedures; together with a report from the Purchasing Manager.
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Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor McNamara and passed with no dissenting votes.
39. 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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor McNamara and passed with no dissenting votes.
40. 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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor McNamara and passed with no dissenting votes.
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Reports
41. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of real estate from Stephen Duprey / 2 Granite Place, LLC, located at Rumford Street and Penacook Street; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Not previously submitted.)
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Action: approved Passed

Deputy City Manager - Development Matt Walsh provided a brief overview of this item, indicating that Mr. Duprey has offered to donate 27.92+/- acres of land located at the intersection of Rumford and Penacook Streets. As part of his offer, Mr. Duprey has requested that the City eventually divest of the donated property, or a portion thereof, for development. Mr. Walsh indicated that prior to accepting the donation, title for the subject property would need to be reviewed to determine if it is acceptable to the City. Mr. Walsh further indicated that due to certain income tax considerations, the transaction must be completed on or before December 31, 2024. Mr. Walsh indicated that if the transaction could not be completed by year end, the transaction would likely need to wait until this time next year. Following brief discussion, Councilor Keach moved approval of the resolution. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor McNamara and passed with no dissenting votes.
New Business
Unfinished Business
42. 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.)
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Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
23. Beaver Meadow 2025 Senior Membership rate correction report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
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Action: approved Passed

Councilor Brown spoke in strong support of leaving the 2025 Senior membership rates as approved by City Council in August 2024, and not approving the report which suggests reducing them by $100 annually. Councilor Kretovic moved approval of the report. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Keach and passed with a roll call vote.
Consideration of Suspense Items
Referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
24-634 Communication from Alissa Jelley requesting consideration be given for traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Broadway and South Main Streets in Concord.
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Councilor Kretovic moved to suspend Council rules and consider an item not previously advertised. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Keach and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Schlosser spoke in support of this referral and consideration of traffic improvements at this intersection. Councilor Todd suggested that, in addition to referring this item to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, consideration be given to also referring it to the Traffic Operations Committee. Councilor Keach moved approval of the referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes.
Sus 2 Proposed Agreement between Granite United Way and the City of Concord.
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Councilor Schlosser moved to suspend Council rules and consider an item not previously advertised. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes. Mayor Champlin spoke in support of this agreement between the Granite United Way and the City of Concord to support the Steering Committee on Concord's Plan to End Homelessness to provide fiscal sponsorship services for purposes of supporting initiatives of the Committee and the hiring of a full-time project manager to work in a joint cooperative effort in combating the sources and impacts of homelessness within the City of Concord. Councilor Schlosser spoke in support of this agreement and encouraged members of City Council to support this item. Following brief Council discussion, Councilor Kurtz moved to approve the proposed agreement. The motion was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.
Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
Comments, Requests by the City Manager
Adjournment

There being no additional Council business, Councilor Foote moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 PM. The motion was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.
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Inf1 September 17, 2024 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf8 October 15, 2024 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes.
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