City Council

Monday, May 12, 2025 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

TL;DR

The Concord City Council held its monthly meeting, focusing primarily on setting up public hearings for next month's budget, capital projects, and municipal ordinance updates. The council recognized long-time city employee Earle 'Chip' Chesley for his service and referred several community requests to various committees for further review.

Key Decisions

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Preparation Tabled for Public Hearing
Capital Projects Funding Resolution Tabled for Public Hearing
Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance Tabled for Public Hearing
Airport Development Zone Lease Tabled for Public Hearing
Recognition of Earle 'Chip' Chesley Approved

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 5:30 PM
Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Approval of Meeting Minutes.
25-251 April 14, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
minutes
Action: approved as amended

Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval of the April 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Councilor McNamara duly seconded the motion. Mayor Champlin moved to correct that Councilor Keach was excused from the meeting, and not absent. The motion as amended was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.
Agenda overview by the Mayor.
7. Resolution in Recognition of the Services of Earle "Chip" Chesley, P.E.
consent resolution
Action: approved

Mayor Champlin presented a Proclamation for Earle "Chip" Chesley, expressing the Council's sincere appreciation for his years of service. Chip graciously thanked City Council, division heads, staff, as well as his family, for their support over his tenure. City Manager Aspell also thanked Chip for his service and dedication. He then invited Marco Philippon, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to speak.
**Consent Agenda Items**
Referral to Community Development and the Traffic Operations Committee
8. Request from Councilor Kretovic on behalf of Meredith Raczka / Chocorua Village Condominium Association for review of potential closure of Metalak Drive at Loon Circle.
referrals
Action: approved

Communication was referred to Community Development and the Traffic Operations Committee.
Referral to the Parking Committee
9. Communication from Charla Mayotte, Celeste Oliva Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars, requesting consideration be given to developing a tailored parking permit system to support small downtown businesses.
referrals
Action: approved

Communication was referred to the Parking Committee.
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Referrals to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee
10. Communication from the Pembroke Town Administrator requesting consideration be made to removing no thru trucking signage near the North Pembroke Road bridge.
referrals
Action: approved

Communication was referred to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee.
11. Communication from Kimberly Pooler, a resident of Ward Eight, requesting consideration for the installation of one or more crosswalks to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety along Regional Drive, in particular at the end of the sidewalk on Chenell Drive, crossing Regional Drive to the adjacent street.
referrals
Action: approved

Communication was referred to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee.
Items Tabled for June 5, 2025 Public Hearings
12. Resolution fixing and determining the amount of money to be appropriated by the City of Concord for the fiscal year 2026 ending June 30, 2026 for the General fund, Special Revenue funds, Enterprise funds, Debt Service funds, and diminimus accounts.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
13. Resolution for the annual capital closeout and repurposing of capital project funds; together with a report from the Senior Accountant.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
14. Resolution appropriating for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) the sum of $31,620,250 for capital projects, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $26,415,000, authorizing the use of $3,585,000 in reserve and impact fees, accepting the sum of $480,000 in federal grant funds, and accepting the sum of $250,000 in donations for various capital projects more specifically identified in the budget document.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
15. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization; Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule I, by amending Chapter 9, Water, Section 9-1-6 Water Use Rates, Section 9-1-8 Water Fixed Charges, Section 9-3-8 Sewer Use Rates, and Section 9-3-8(a) Sewer Fixed Charges.
ordinance
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Ordinance moved to set for a public hearing.
Items Tabled for June 9, 2025 Public Hearings
16. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code, Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-3, Boards and Commissions; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
ordinance
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Ordinance moved to set for a public hearing.
17. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Hampshire Aviation, LLC concerning Development Zone 4 at the Concord Municipal Airport and to execute required documents with State and Federal agencies regarding revisions to the location of Development Zone 4; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
18. Resolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Beaver Meadow Parking Lot Project (CIP #107) to include the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $107,000 and accepting the sum of $43,000 in donations for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony submitted.)
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
19. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the White Park Project (CIP #51) for the construction of a new playground at White Park and accepting the sum of $10,000 as a donation from the Lynch Family Trust for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
20. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Development Agreement Amendment #6 with Capital Commons, LLC and to authorize the creation of a new Master Parking Agreement, both documents associated with parking for Capital Commons' 11 South Main Street tenants at the Storrs Street Municipal Parking Garage; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
From the City Manager
21. Positive Citizen Comments.
positive comments
Consent Reports
22. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,781.87, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
consent report
Action: approved

Consent report approved.
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