City Council

Monday, December 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

TL;DR

The Concord City Council held its regular meeting, focusing on several financial and administrative matters. They approved various resolutions related to city infrastructure, library funding, and financial transfers, and made several committee appointments.

Key Decisions

Water Main Replacement Project Funding Moved to Public Hearing
Library Donation Acceptance Approved
Transfer of $2,050,000 to City Reserves Moved to Public Hearing
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic Approved
Appointment of New Ad-Hoc Committee Members Approved

Agenda PDF

Agenda

Non-meeting with legal counsel in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (b) followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order.
Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was done.
Roll Call.
Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
25-714 November 10, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
minutes
25-759 November 24, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
minutes
Agenda overview by the Mayor.
7. Resolution proclaiming December 2025 as Capital Region Food Program Month.
consent report
8. Donation presentation by Friends of the Beav.
report
**Consent Agenda Items**
Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
9. Communication from Councilor Schlosser, on behalf of Peter Mullin, a Springfield Street resident, requesting consideration of measures to improve traffic flow and reduce speed limits on Springfield Street, Concord.
referrals
Action: approved

The communication was referred to the Traffic Operations Committee.
Items Tabled for January 12, 2026 Public Hearings
10. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses, by amending Section 28-2-3-The Zoning Map, 28-2-3(b)(1) The Zoning Overlay District Maps; together with a report from the Assistant City Planner - Zoning.
ordinance
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.
11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $100,000, in the Water Main Replacement Project (CIP #85) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s (NHDOT) Bridge Rehabilitation project and authorizing the issuance of Water General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $100,000, for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $18,500, 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 $18,500, in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
13. Resolution clarifying/revising Capital Reserve Account purposes, closing Capital Reserve Accounts and transferring remaining balances; 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.
14. Resolution appropriating the sum of $2,050,000, as a transfer to Reserves and authorizing the use of $2,050,000, from Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance 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.
15. Resolution appropriating the sum of $46,000, in the General Fund for furniture and fixtures, overtime, and education/training and authorizing the use of $46,000, in reserve funds for this purpose.
resolution
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
From the City Manager
16. Positive Citizen Comments.
positive comments
Action: received and filed Passed

Received and filed.
Consent Reports
17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,434.55 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
18. City Manager's Report to Council Confirming New City Solicitor Appointment: John Conforti.
consent report
Action: approved

This consent report was approved.
19. Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
consent report
20. Report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Landscape License Agreement between the City of Concord and Capital Hotel Company VII, LLC.
consent report
Action: approved

This consent report was approved.
21. Report from the Director of Assessing recommending the City Manager be authorized to sign a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (PILOT) between Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic and the City of Concord.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
22. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding tree removal at Memorial Field.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
23. Revised MS-9 report for FY2025 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
consent report
24. Report from Councilor Schlosser, on behalf of the Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness, regarding the Concord Cold Weather Emergency Homeless Operations Plan.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
25. Report from the Rules Committee recommending proposed changes to the Rules of the City Council. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Brown.)
consent report
26. Report from the Ad-Hoc Committee on the Quasi-Judicial Board Approval Process recommending suggestions for considering first-time nominees to Quasi-Judicial Boards within the City of Concord.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
27. Report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations recommending adoption of the PaypointHR Classification and Compensation Report. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic.)
consent report
Consent Resolutions
28. 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 report from the General Services Director.
consent resolution
Action: approved

This consent resolution was approved.
Appointments
29. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Ad-Hoc Committee on Impact Fees: Bill Norton and Mike Vlacich.
appointment
Action: approved Passed

These appointments were approved.
30. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Ad-hoc Semiquincentennial and Tri-centennial Committee: Gabriel Szczepanik.
appointment
Action: approved Passed

This appointment was approved.
31. City Manager's proposed appointment to the Conservation Commission: Jeffrey Lewis.
appointment
Action: approved Passed

This appointment was approved.
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Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval of the consent agenda. Councilor Kretovic seconded the motion. Mayor Champlin noted that items 19, 23, 25 and 27 had been pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. The motion to approve passed with no dissenting votes.

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