City Council

Agenda

1. Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (a), strategy and negotiations with respect to collective bargaining followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 5:30 PM
2. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Roll Call.
6. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
7. 25-100 February 10, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
   minutes
   Action: approved as amended

   Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval of the February 10, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Councilor Kurtz seconded the motion. Councilor Brown moved to correct the spelling of FPAC. The motion as amended was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.

8. Agenda overview by the Mayor.

   Mayor Champlin offered the Council's sincerest condolences for the passing of Fire Fighter C.J. Girard to his family, the City's Fire Department, and the extended fire community.

9. 7. Presentation regarding Stanton K-9 Foundation Grant Program.
   consent report

   City Manager Aspell invited Chief Osgood, Deputy Chief Smagula and Officer LeBlanc, to give a presentation on the Stanton Patrol K-9 grant program. Chief Osgood introduced Deputy Chief Smagula and Officer LeBlanc. Officer LeBlanc provided a presentation and explained the CPD K-9 Unit history, as well as benefits to the Police Department, the community, and surrounding towns. He indicated that the Stanton Foundation Grant would total $50,800, to be used for; the purchase and training of the K-9, cruiser conversion, construction of kennel at handlers residence, vet bills, food, and a bulletproof vest. The grant would be received in three installments to help get the program up and running. The presentation was provided to City Council and the presentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office and digitally by accessing the City Council agenda on the City's website. General discussion followed regarding the future feasibility of the program.

10. **Consent Agenda Items**
11. Referral to the Parking Committee, the Traffic Operations Committee and the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
12. 8. Communication from Councilor Brown requesting consideration be given to restricting parking to one side of the street on a section of School Street that is south of Liberty Street. (Pulled from consent by Councilor McNamara.)
    referrals

    Pulled from consent for discussion.

13. Referral to the Golf Course Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
14. 9. Communication from Marcy Charette, Concord resident, requesting that the Beaver Meadow Golf Course be designated a park and treated as any other park under Parks & Recreation within the City of Concord.
    referrals
    Action: approved

    Communication was referred to the Golf Course Advisory Committee and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee.

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16. Items Tabled for April 14, 2024 Public Hearings
17. 10. 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.)
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

18. 11. 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.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

19. 12. 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.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

20. 13. 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.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

21. 14. 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.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

22. 15. 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.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

23. Consent Reports
24. 16. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations, from WalMart, totaling $2,118, as provided by under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

25. 17. Report from the City Manager regarding Fiscal Year 2025 Event Funding. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report

    Pulled from consent for discussion.

26. 18. Report from the General Services Director advising City Council of protocols specific to Residential Irrigation Backflow Testing.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

27. 19. Library Fines Amnesty Program.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

28. 20. Report from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee in response to communication from Mr. Andy Duncan, 16 Kimball Street, regarding application of sludge from the City’s wastewater plant near the Russell-Shea Community Garden.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

29. Consent Resolutions
30. 21. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Stanton K-9 Foundation Grant Program for up to $55,000 designated for Law Enforcement K-9 Programs; together with a report from the Police Department.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved

    Consent resolution approved.

31. 22. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit and application to the Jeanne Shaheen Congressional Directed Spending Program for funds designated for Law Enforcement related programs; together with a report from the Police Department.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved

    Consent resolution approved.

32. Appointments
33. 23. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Public Safety Board: Kate Lipman.
    appointment
    Action: approved

    Appointment approved.

34. 24. Mayor Champlin's appointments to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Joseph M. Kwasnik and Rob Werner.
    appointment
    Action: approved

    Appointments approved.

35. **End of Consent Agenda**
36. Public Hearings
37. 25A. Resolution expanding the boundary of the Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct. (Supplemental reports from the General Services Director and the City Solicitor submitted.)
    resolution

    City Manager Aspell invited Attorney Thomas Chesnard, from Cleveland, Waters And Bass, and Pembroke Commissioner Bill Murphy to present. Attorney Chesnard explained that the petition is to expand the boundaries of the Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct. This expansion only involves land in Boscawen, however, they were here for Concord's approval out of an abundance of caution. Manager Aspell indicated that the City's Solicitor and the Water Department has reviewed the petition and the City is in favor, and would recommend approval. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

38. 25B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $43,062.71, as reimbursement of personnel costs related to the deployment of Fire Department personnel to areas impacted by natural disasters, and accepting the sum of $43,062.71, in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for this purpose; together with report from the Deputy Fire Chief.
    resolution

    City Manager Aspell recommended that Council accept the funds for the stated purpose. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, Mayor Champlin declared the hearing closed.

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