City Council

Agenda

1. Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A, II (a) followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition and a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss contract negotiations to begin at 5:30 p.m.
2. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Roll Call.
6. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
7. 25-675 October 14, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
   minutes
   Action: approved

   Councilor Todd moved approved of the October 14, 2025, Draft Meeting Minutes. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor McNamara and passed with no dissenting votes.

8. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
9. 7. Canvass of the Votes for the Municipal Election held on November 4, 2025. (Not previously submitted).
   consent report
   Action: approved

   City Clerk Janice Bonenfant requested, in follow-up to the November 4th municipal election, that City Council canvass the votes cast, declaring the following candidates elected as they received the highest number of votes: Office of Mayor, Mayor Champlin was reelected, for the At-Large Councilors, Amanda Grady-Sexton and Councilor Fred Keach were reelected. In Wards one, two, and three, the incumbents, Councilor Todd, Councilor Horne, and Councilor Kretovic were reelected. In Ward 4, Mark Davie was elected, Ward 5, Stacey Brown was reelected, Ward 6, Aislinn Kalob was elected, Ward 7, Councilor Schlosser was reelected, in Ward 8, Councilor Sekou was re-elected, Ward 9, Councilor Schultz was re-elected, and in Ward 10, Councilor Foote was re-elected. Clerk Bonenfant also indicated that attached to the report were the various ward officials that were either elected or re-elected to their positions. Councilor Kretovic moved to accept the report. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz. Councilor Kurtz publicly thanked everyone who ran for office, as well as the individuals who served essential roles in the city, including the numerous Ward Moderators, Clerks, Supervisors of Checklists, who all shared in the responsibility of assuring free and fair elections, including our amazing City Clerk. Councilor Schlosser thanked the many volunteers. Councilor Sekou shared that several constituents had reached out to express their gratitude for how smooth the process was. He commended the City Clerk, City Administration, and everyone involved for making the process easy and efficient. He also extended congratulations to all those who were elected and offered kudos to everyone who ran for office. The motion passed unanimously.

10. **Consent Agenda Items**
11. Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
12. 8. Communication from Rob Walters, 96 South State Street, requesting consideration of improvements to pedestrian and traffic safety on State Street.
    referrals
    Action: approved

    Item was referred to the Traffic Operations Committee.

13. Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee and the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
14. 9. Requests from Claire Michlovitz, South Curtisville Road, for traffic safety and school drop-off/pick-up flow improvements at South Curtisville Road and Portsmouth Street.
    referrals
    Action: approved

    Item was referred to the Traffic Operations Committee and the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee.

15. Items Tabled for December 8, 2025 Public Hearings
16. 10. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III; to modify parking time limits on Village Street north of Canal Street; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.

17. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $80,100 for Police Department Roadway Safety Outreach Initiatives and C.A.R. equipment and accepting the sum of $80,100 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

18. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $80,000 designated for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $80,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety-Law Enforcement Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

19. 13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $71,271.91 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $71,271.91 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

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

20. 14. Resolution appropriating the sum of $48,540 in the Golf Course Winter Recreation Improvements project (CIP #515) to purchase one snow gun and accepting the sum of $24,270 in donations from SkiTheBeav as well as the sum of $24,270 as a rebate through the NH Saves program for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director.
    resolution
    Action: moved to set for a public hearing

    This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.

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22. Consent Reports
23. 15. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,009.39 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

24. 16. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting to accept a monetary gift totaling $728.20, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

25. 17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $5,549.50, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

26. 18. Quarterly Report on the Status of the City Council's CY 2024-2025 Priorities.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

27. 19. September 30, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown).
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

28. 20. Report from the Rules Committee recommending the adoption of a Financial Interest Disclosure Form. (Pulled from consent by Councilors Kretovic and Brown).
    consent report

    Pulled from the Consent Agenda.

29. 21. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding a new information sign at Memorial Field.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

30. 22. Report from the Assistant Director of Community Development, on behalf of the Parking Committee, in response to a referral from City Council requesting review of mobile parking app violation policy for citations based on selection of incorrect vehicle.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

31. 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 Alan Harris in regards to speed concerns on Cemetery Street.
    consent report
    Action: approved

    Consent report approved.

32. Consent Resolutions
33. 24. Resolution proclaiming December 2025 as Capital Region Food Program Month (for presentation in December).
    consent resolution
    Action: approved

    Consent resolution approved.

34. 34 Untitled item
    Action: approved

    Mayor Champlin noted that Item #20 was pulled from consent, and all other previously pulled items would remain on the consent agenda. Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed unanimously.

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