City Council

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

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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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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.
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25-759 November 24, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Agenda overview by the Mayor.
7. Resolution proclaiming December 2025 as Capital Region Food Program Month.
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8. Donation presentation by Friends of the Beav.
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**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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
18. City Manager's Report to Council Confirming New City Solicitor Appointment: John Conforti.
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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.)
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20. Report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding a Landscape License Agreement between the City of Concord and Capital Hotel Company VII, LLC.
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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.
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Action: approved Passed

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

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

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

This appointment was approved.
32. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Dhan Timsina.
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Action: approved Passed

This appointment was approved.
33. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Jonathan Chorlian and Bryanna Marceau.
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Action: approved Passed

These appointments were approved.
**End of Consent Agenda**
Public Hearings
34A. 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.
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34B. 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.
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34C. 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.
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34D. 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.
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34E. 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.
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34F. Resolution appropriating the sum of $370,000, in the General Fund as a transfer out to Capital for the acquisition of 153.09+/- acres of real estate from 2 Granite Place LLC, authorizing the use of $370,000, from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for this purpose, appropriating the sum of $370,000, in the Property Acquisition Project (CIP #674), and accepting the sum of $370,000, as a transfer in from the General Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development,
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Action: City Manager Aspell indicated that if the resolution before Council is approved, the City would o acquire approximately 153.09 acres from 2 Granite Place LLC for $335,500, with a total budget of $370,000 to be funded from the City’s undesignated fund balance. Of the acquired property, approximately 134.89 acres will be placed under conservation or similar deed restrictions, and 18.2 acres will be reserved for future economic development and tax base expansion. The acquisition includes provisions for utility and access easements, and the City will have sole authority over development of the 18.2-acre portion. The purchase is scheduled to close on December 31, 2025, and a formal purchase agreement will be prepared prior to closing. The acquisition is one of the largest conservation land purchases in recent City history and is intended to balance conservation goals with future development opportunities. I may have summarized this too much.... thoughts? Council Discussion..... Tony Schinella...... Roy Schweiker......
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35. 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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Todd moved approval of the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes.
36. 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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval of the resolution. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Todd. Councilor Brown........ There being no additional Council discussion, the motion passed with one dissenting vote.
37. 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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved approval of the resolution. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes.
38. 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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kurtz moved approval of the resolution. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Brown recused herself from voting on this item due to a conflict of interest, as her husband is an employee of the Police Department.
39. 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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval of the resolution. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with no dissenting votes. Councilor Brown recused herself from voting on this item due to a conflict of interest, as her husband is an employee of the Police Department.
40. Resolution appropriating the sum of $370,000, in the General Fund as a transfer out to Capital for the acquisition of 153.09+/- acres of real estate from 2 Granite Place LLC, authorizing the use of $370,000, from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for this purpose, appropriating the sum of $370,000, in the Property Acquisition Project (CIP #674), and accepting the sum of $370,000, as a transfer in from the General Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development,
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval of the resolution. Councilor McNamara duly seconded the motion. Council discussion....... Councilor Foote moved the question. Mayor Champlin asked Councilor Foote to hold off on moving the question. There being no additional City Council discussion, the motion passed with one dissenting vote.
Reports
41. Presentation on the transition to automated collection for trash and recycling.
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New Business
Unfinished Business
42. Presentation on the Memorial Field Master Plan from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Presentation given at the November 10, 2025 City Council Meeting.) (Action on this item tabled at the November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting.)
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43. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-7.1, Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours and Months in Designated Places, Schedule IX; to modify parking requirements on School Street between Pine and Liberty Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Action on this item tabled at the August 11, 2025 City Council meeting.)
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44. 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.)
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Consideration of Items pulled from the Consent Agenda.
19. Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
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23. Revised MS-9 report for FY2025 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
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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.)
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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.)
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Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
Comments, Requests by the City Manager
Adjournment
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Information
Inf1 September 30, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf2 October 1, 2025 Ad-Hoc Committee on the Quasi-Judicial Board Approval Process Meeting Minutes.
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Inf3 October 1, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.
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Inf4 October 2, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Inf5 October 6, 2025 Rules Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf6 October 7, 2025 Everett Arena Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf7 October 7, 2025 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf8 October 8, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Inf9 October 15, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
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Inf10 October 16, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Meeting Minutes.
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Inf11 October 16, 2025 Trustee of Trust Funds Meeting Minutes.
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Inf12 October 21, 2025 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf13 October 27, 2025 Parking Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf14 October 29, 2025 Ad-Hoc Committee on the Quasi-Judicial Board Approval Process Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf15 November 3, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf16 November 10, 2025 Trustees of Trust Funds Meeting Minutes.
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Inf17 November 13, 2025 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf18 November 17, 2025 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf19 Correspondence from Breezeline regarding Upcoming Price Changes.
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Inf20 Correspondence from Xfinity regarding Programming Changes.
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Inf21 Correspondence from Xfinity regarding Upcoming Price Changes.
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