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City Council

Monday, April 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

TL;DR

The Concord City Council held its April 14, 2025 meeting, setting up several important public hearings for upcoming projects and budget allocations. The council approved multiple resolutions related to city infrastructure, community services, and public safety, including potential funding for a new Patrol K9 Unit and opioid settlement funds. Several ordinance amendments and budget-related items were also moved forward for future public hearings.

Key Decisions

  • Patrol K9 Unit Funding Moved to Public Hearing
  • Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation Moved to Public Hearing
  • Community Center Heat Exchanger Replacement Moved to Public Hearing
  • Forest Inventory and Management Plan Project Moved to Public Hearing
  • City Fee Schedule Amendments Moved to Public Hearing
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
  2. Invocation.
  3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  4. Roll Call.
  5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  6. 25-187 March 10, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
    minutes
    Action: approved as amended

    Councilor Grady Sexton moved approved of the March 10, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Councilor Kretovic duly seconded the motion. Mayor Champlin moved to correct the spelling of St. Paddy's Day. The motion as amended was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.

  7. Agenda overview by the Mayor.

    Mayor Champlin welcomed and recognized the Concord General Services Propel Program, which is a two-year employee development program..

  8. **Consent Agenda Items**
  9. Referral to Community Development-Engineering and the General Services Department
  10. 7. Communication from Councilor Brown, on behalf of her constituent, specific to ponding on Auburn Street.
    referrals
    Action: approved

    Communication was referred to Community Development-Engineering and General Services.

  11. Referral to the Conservation Commission
  12. 8. Communication from Greg Pollock, Sunfox Farm, regarding parking challenges for the annual Sunflower Bloom Festival.
    referrals
    Action: approved

    Communication was referred to the Conservation Commission.

  13. Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
  14. 9. March 11, 2025 Rolfe Park and Community Drive public meeting notes.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Communication was referred to the Traffic Operations Committee.

  15. Items Tabled for May 12, 2025 Public Hearings
  16. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the City-Wide Community Center project (CIP #443) for the replacement of two heat exchangers and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $90,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

  17. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,046.50 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $73,046.50 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

  18. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $51,900 for the establishment of a Patrol K9 Unit and accepting the sum of $51,900 in unmatched grant funds from the Stanton K9 Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

  19. 13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $48,000 in the Forest Inventory and Management Plan Project (CIP #672) to update the Forest Inventory and Management Plan and authorizing the use of $48,000 from the Conservation Trust Forestry Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Conservation Commission Chair and the City Planner.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.

  20. 14. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule 1; together with non-ordinance fees and a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Supplemental report and revised fee schedule submitted.)
    ordinance
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.

  21. 15. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Article 26-9 Demolition Review; together with a report from the Code Administrator and the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Referred to the Heritage Commission at the May 12, 2025 City Council meeting.)
    ordinance
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.

  22. 16. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Library Acquisition Technician, together with a report from the Director of Human Services.
    ordinance
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing Passed

    This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.

  23. From the City Manager
  24. 17. Positive Citizen Comments.
    positive comments
    Action: received and filed

    Positive comments received and filed.

  25. Consent Reports
  26. 18. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $3,655.36, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
    Action: approved Passed

    Consent report approved.

  27. 19. Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending the FY26 Budget Schedule and Guidelines.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

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

    Consent report approved.

  29. 21. Report from the General Services Director on 2024/2025 General Services Winter Operation Recruiting and Retention Stipend.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

  30. 22. Report from the Deputy Chief of Police recommending City Council de-authorize $177.22 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security grant to the Concord Police Department to be used for equipment purchases for police department members on the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved. Councilor Brown recused from voting on this item as her husband works for the Police Department.

  31. 23. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding safety concerns on the corner of Broadway near #366 S Main Street
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

  32. 24. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding safety concerns at the Mountain Road crosswalk at Fernald Street.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

  33. 25. Report from the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee recommending transportation project priorities for the FY 2026-2035 Capital Improvements Program.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

  34. Consent Resolutions
  35. 26. Resolution repurposing the sum of $165,420.03 from the Fiscal Year 2022 Secondary Clarifier Construction Subproject (CIP #104) to the Fiscal Year 2025 Concrete Structural Repairs subproject (CIP #104); together with a report from the General Services Director.
    consent resolution
    Action: approved

    Consent resolution approved.

  36. Appointments
  37. 27. Mayor Champlin's proposed re-appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Jeffrey Evans.
    appointment
    Action: approved

    Appointment approved.

  38. 28. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: Craig Savage.
    appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    Appointment approved.

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