Concord public meetings in 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several site plan applications, including an 80-unit residential conversion and a new community center. The agenda also includes requests for sign approvals and utility improvements. Additionally, the board will conduct its annual impact fee review.

• 80-unit multifamily complex conversion at 11 Stickney Ave
• New community center construction at 76 Community Drive
• Gaming hall, hotel, and restaurant development at 7 Break O’ Day Drive
• Five-story mixed-use building at 20-20.5 South Main Street
• Annual impact fee review

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The committee will review new budget reports for the FY 2024 budget document, including General Fund and Water Enterprise Funds. The agenda also includes an audit presentation by Melanson and a referral regarding lighting on Constitution Avenue.

• Audit presentation by Melanson
• FY 2024 budget reports for General Fund, General Services, and Water Enterprise Funds
• Referral regarding lighting on Constitution Avenue
• Discussion of water line extension and stormwater utility

The committee approved the October 17, 2022 meeting minutes and rescheduled the January meeting to January 17. Members agreed to ask the State for the cost of turning back on street lights on Constitution Avenue. The committee also reviewed proposed expanded expense reporting for the FY 2024 budget.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Postponed Melanson audit presentation until January
• Approved motion to seal minutes of non-public session regarding employee compensation
• Agreed to ask the State for the cost to restore lights on Constitution Avenue
• Rescheduled January 16 meeting to Tuesday, January 17

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to acquire property at 76 Community Drive for a new library and community center in Penacook. The agenda also includes discussions on housing code amendments, opioid abatement funding, and various grant applications.

• $1,300,000 resolution for real estate acquisition at 76 Community Drive
• Up to $500,000 CDBG grant for housing at 6 South State Street
• Up to $500,000 CDBG grant for the Crisis Center at 27 Warren Street
• Amendments to Building and Housing Codes
• $3,000,000 grant application for Broadway/West Street intersection improvements

The City Council approved the acquisition of real estate at 76 Community Drive for a new library and community center and authorized the divestment of the current site. Several public safety and infrastructure resolutions were passed, and the Council submitted a modified support letter to NHDOT regarding I-93 improvements.

• Approved $1.3M for Penacook Branch Library and Community Center acquisition (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $35,000 for cleanup of abandoned homeless camp at 58 Locke Road (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $45,000 grant for illegal drug investigations (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $24,960.24 transfer to Opioid Abatement Reserve (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $20,455.30 for residential granite curb cost sharing on South State Street (no dissenting votes)
• Approved updated Building Regulations (Chapter 26) and Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code (Chapter 27) (no dissenting votes)
• Approved submitting modified support letter to NHDOT for I-93 improvements (two dissenting votes)
• Approved appointments to Ad-Hoc Beaver Meadow Building Committee (two dissenting votes)

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Concord Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee on November 21, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda included reviews of FY 2024 budget reports and the FY 2022 surplus report.

• FY 2024 budget reports for General Fund, General Services, and Water Enterprise Funds
• Referral regarding lighting on Constitution Avenue
• Preliminary FY 2022 Surplus Report
• $94,000 FY 2023 appropriation resolution for General Fund operations
• $950,000 FY 2023 surplus transfer to reserves resolution

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on parking changes for Spruce Street and various city fee updates. The agenda also includes resolutions to accept grant funding for wastewater plant renovations, police equipment, and roadway safety.

• $166,000 for Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovations
• $80,217 for the purchase of two all-terrain vehicles and related equipment
• $45,000 to clean up an abandoned homeless camp at 58 Locke Road
• $39,989 grant for Police Department roadway safety and outreach initiatives
• Public hearing regarding parking changes on Spruce Street

The City Council approved funding for police ATVs, wastewater plant renovations, and various law enforcement grants. A vote on proposed I-93 corridor changes was recessed to December 2022 following extensive public testimony. The Council also approved the purchase of gas-powered golf carts for Beaver Meadow Golf Course.

• Approved $166,000 for Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovations (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $80,217 for two police all-terrain vehicles (one dissenting vote)
• Approved $45,000 for used gas-powered golf carts (11-3)
• Approved $39,989 for Police Department Roadway Safety and Outreach Initiatives (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $24,436 for law enforcement programs via DOJ grant (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $21,630 for projects to enhance city character via NH Charitable Foundation (no dissenting votes)
• Approved repeal of parking regulations on Spruce Street between West and Allison Streets (no dissenting votes)
• Recessed vote on I-93 Bow/Concord proposed changes to December 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several development applications, including a comprehensive plan for a gaming hall and hotel. Other items include site plans for a restaurant on Whitney Road and storage expansion on Loudon Road.

• Comprehensive Development Plan for a gaming hall, hotel, and restaurant at 7 Break O’ Day Drive
• Major Site Plan for a restaurant and retail space at 10 Whitney Road
• Minor Site Plan for a 4,000 sf storage expansion at 220 Loudon Road
• Minor Site Plan for a parking area at the corner of Loudon and Airport Rd
• Conditional Use Permit for wetland and slope disturbance at 128 Horse Hill Road

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The committee will review the June 30, 2022 Ambulance Billing Report and September 30, 2022 Quarterly Financial Statements. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a Joint Powers Agreement and an Energy and Environment Committee report on water line extension and stormwater utility.

• Approval of April 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• June 30, 2022 Fiscal Year End Ambulance Billing Report
• September 30, 2022 Quarterly Financial Statements
• Joint Powers Agreement discussions
• Energy and Environment Committee report on water line extension and stormwater utility

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend moving forward with a legal review of documents related to joining the Community Power Coalition (CPC) before the proposal goes before the City Council for a public hearing. The committee also accepted the June 30, 2022 fiscal year end ambulance billing report and received the September 30, 2022 quarterly financial statements, noting all financials are generally on track. No other substantive decisions were made; the solid waste RFP and ambulance billing report were discussed but not voted on for action.

• Approved draft minutes from April 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted June 30, 2022 fiscal year end ambulance billing report (unanimous voice vote)
• Removed Joint Powers Agreement from Old Business for discussion (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended legal review of Community Power Coalition documents before City Council public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city fees and parking regulations. The agenda also includes resolutions to appropriate funds for wastewater treatment renovations and police equipment. Additionally, NHDOT will present on I-93 improvements in Bow and Concord.

• $166,000 appropriation for Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovations
• Ordinance changes for parking on Centre Street and Pleasant Street
• $80,217 for the purchase of two all-terrain vehicles
• $68,723 appropriation for the Hoit/Whitney Road Roundabout project
• Proposed updates to city fees and penalties in the General Code

The City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including accepting $278,000 from the sale of the former NH Employment Security property at 32 South Main Street to reimburse the Sears Block Tax Increment Finance District Fund. The Council also approved appropriations for the Hoit/Whitney Road Roundabout project, a violent crime grant, and parking ordinance updates. A report recommending a Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Briar Hydro Associates was rejected.

• Approved resolution accepting $278,000 from sale of 32 South Main Street for Sears Block TIF District (unanimous)
• Approved $68,723 from VHB for Hoit/Whitney Road Roundabout project (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 from Drake Petroleum for Hoit/Whitney Road Roundabout project (unanimous)
• Approved $122,500 appropriation for FY2022 from Golf Fund, General Fund, and Inspection Fund (unanimous; Councilor Brown recused)
• Approved $25,983.20 grant for violent crime reduction (unanimous; Councilor Brown recused)
• Rejected report authorizing Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Briar Hydro Associates (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance reclassifying Ice Maintenance Technician position (unanimous)
• Approved parking ordinance updates for smart meters and pavement markings (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board will review several site plan and design applications. These include a parking lot expansion at 311 Sheep Davis Road and a restaurant permit for 72 Washington Street. The board will also consider a request from the US Army National Guard regarding Pembroke Road.

• Parking lot expansion and four drive-through lanes at 311 Sheep Davis Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant at 72 Washington Street
• Preliminary Design Review for mixed-use development off Whitney Road
• Preliminary Design Review for a gaming hall and restaurant/bar off Break O’ Day Drive
• Request to discontinue the dead end portion of Pembroke Road

City Council

The City Council will discuss sewer interconnection with Pembroke and various ordinance amendments. The agenda includes resolutions for road projects and grant applications. Public hearings for several items are scheduled for October 11, 2022.

• Sewer interconnection discussions with the Town of Pembroke
• $741,002.11 appropriation for street paving
• Amendments to the city's parking and traffic code
• $68,723 and $8,000 appropriations for the Hoit/Whitney Road Roundabout
• $25,983.20 grant for addressing violent crime

The City Council approved a resolution appropriating $741,002.11 from the General Fund and state Highway Block Grant aid for additional street paving on Little Pond, Lake View, and Carter Hill Roads. A motion to send the Beaver Meadow Golf Course rate report back to committee for resident discounts failed; the council then accepted the report as recommended. The council also approved a resolution to apply for a federal grant to address violent crimes on city trails and conservation areas.

• Approved $741,002.11 for additional street paving (unanimous)
• Motion to send golf course rates back to committee failed; report accepted as recommended
• Approved application for ARPA grant to address violent crimes on trails (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including gift acceptances, fund transfers, and grant applications (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for multiple ordinances and resolutions (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will review several design applications for business signage across the city. Public hearings are scheduled for a mobile MRI trailer setup and a restaurant pergola. The agenda also includes site plan modifications for a parking lot and utility amendments.

• Signage updates for businesses including Wendy’s and LL Flooring
• Installation of a screening fence and concrete pads for a mobile MRI trailer at 1 Intervale Road
• A pergola installation for El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant at 22 Loudon Road
• Parking lot modifications at 81 Hall Street
• Utility amendments for 124 and 128 Horse Hill Road

City Council

The City Council will review proposed changes to parking ordinances on Eastern Avenue and South Fruit Street. The agenda also includes resolutions for building demolition, conservation easements, and various grant applications.

• Resolution to appropriate $34,600 for demolition at 107-109 South Main Street
• Resolution to purchase a conservation easement at 171 Oak Hill Road for $224,500
• Ordinance changes for parking on Eastern Avenue and South Fruit Street
• Grant application for up to $100,000 for water and wastewater cybersecurity
• Resolution to transfer $24,826.39 to the Opioid Abatement Reserve

The City Council approved all public hearing items, including a $224,500 conservation easement purchase for the Potter Family Farm Trust at 171 Oak Hill Road, and a $34,600 appropriation to demolish a hazardous building at 107-109 South Main Street. Several ordinances and resolutions were passed unanimously, covering parking changes, fee updates, and grant applications. The meeting also included a non-public session to discuss property acquisition, with minutes sealed.

• Approved $224,500 conservation easement for Potter Family Farm Trust (unanimous)
• Approved $34,600 for demolition of hazardous building at 107-109 South Main St (unanimous)
• Approved $24,826.39 transfer to Opioid Abatement Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved $11,357.41 for Youth Camp Scholarship Program (unanimous)
• Approved parking restriction on north side of Eastern Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved handicap parking space on South Fruit Street (unanimous)
• Approved fee schedule ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 position classification changes (unanimous, Councilor Brown recused)

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board is reviewing several site plan applications and design reviews. Items include a new 48-unit multifamily building on Sheep Davis Road and an amendment to add seven units to the Rail Yard Mixed Use Development. The board will also consider signage requests and utility pole replacements.

• Major Site Plan for a 48-unit multifamily building at 303 Sheep Davis Road
• Amendment to add seven units to the Rail Yard Mixed Use Development off Langdon Ave
• Conditional Use Permit for Eversource Energy transmission pole replacement near Shaker Road
• Major Site Plan modification for a parking lot at 81 Hall Street
• Design review applications for various business signage

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments regarding fees and employee compensation. The meeting includes public hearings on large federal grant applications for local community projects. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions for building demolition and land conservation.

• $750,000 CDBG grant application for a new Boys & Girls Club facility in Penacook Village
• $750,000 CDBG grant application for a new food pantry at Christ the King Church
• $224,500 purchase of a conservation easement at 171 Oak Hill Road
• $34,600 to demolish and remove a building at 107-109 South Main Street
• $24,826.39 transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve from settlement funds

The City Council approved multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, including $750,000 for a new Boys and Girls Club facility in Penacook Village and $750,000 for a new food pantry at Christ the King Church. The Council also approved the City Manager's employment contract with a $200,000 salary, and set several ordinances and resolutions for public hearings on August 8, 2022.

• Approved $750K CDBG application for new Boys and Girls Club facility in Penacook (unanimous)
• Approved $750K CDBG application for new food pantry at Christ the King Church (excluding Fennessy recusal)
• Approved $77,248 CDBG application for Riverbend residential treatment facility renovations (excluding Kretovic recusal)
• Approved $69,740 CDBG application for Riverbend outpatient facility renovations (excluding Kretovic recusal)
• Approved City Manager's employment contract with $200,000 salary (unanimous)
• Approved $47,368 GOFERR grant for ambulance and training equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $26,630 forensic laser scanner purchase with grant funds (excluding Brown recusal)
• Set 7 ordinances/resolutions for August 8 public hearings, including $34,600 demolition of hazardous building at 107-109 South Main St

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several major site plan and subdivision applications. Key items include a new 48-unit apartment complex on Sheep Davis Road and the conversion of residential properties into social service and multi-unit housing.

• Major Site Plan for a 48-unit multifamily building at 303 Sheep Davis Road
• Conversion of 29 Tallant Road into a five-room social service center
• Three-story office building addition at 125 North State Street
• Conversion of 120-122 Pleasant Street from two units to six units
• Minor subdivision for land off Elm Street in Penacook

City Council

The council will review several Community Development Block Grant applications, including funding for a new Boys and Girls Club and a food pantry. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the $1,131,746 Revolving Loan Fund Program. The agenda also includes items regarding crime prevention grants and street extensions.

• $750,000 CDBG application for a new Boys and Girls Club in Penacook Village
• $750,000 CDBG application for a food pantry at Christ the King Church
• Reauthorization of the $1,131,746 Revolving Loan Fund Program
• $32,100 to demolish a hazardous building at 107-109 South Main Street
• $15,337.92 grant for community violent crime prevention

The Concord City Council approved a satisfactory rating for City Manager Tom Aspell's annual evaluation and authorized $32,100 to demolish a hazardous building at 107-109 South Main Street. The council also reauthorized the Revolving Loan Fund Program with $1,131,746 for FY2023 and directed staff to proceed with an RFP for leasing Gully Hill Road farmland. Several items were set for public hearings on July 11, 2022, including grant applications for a Boys and Girls Club, a food pantry, and police equipment.

• Approved satisfactory rating for City Manager's annual evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $32,100 for demolition of hazardous building at 107-109 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Reauthorized Revolving Loan Fund Program with $1,131,746 appropriation (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to proceed with RFP for Gully Hill Road farmland lease with five-year term and four five-year renewals (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Set multiple resolutions for July 11 public hearings, including $750,000 CDBG applications for Boys and Girls Club and food pantry
• Referred traffic speed concerns on Shawmut Street to TOC and TPAC
• Approved $47,368 GOFERR grant for ambulance and training equipment (set for public hearing)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023. The agenda includes resolutions for capital project funds and the authorization of bonds and notes. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend water and sewer use rates.

• Appropriation of funds for FY 2023 General, Special Revenue, Enterprise, and Debt Service Funds
• Resolution for annual capital closeout and repurposing of capital project funds
• Appropriation of $19,433,020 for Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Projects
• Authorization of bonds and notes in the amount of $15,082,000
• Ordinance amending water and sewer use rates

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund budget totaling $74,652,107, along with a revised capital projects appropriation of $18,253,020 and bond authorization of $13,902,000. The Council also passed the annual capital closeout resolution and an ordinance amending water and sewer use rates. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting votes. Several councilors recused themselves from specific items due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved FY2023 General Fund budget of $74,652,107 (unanimous)
• Approved revised capital projects appropriation of $18,253,020 and bond authorization of $13,902,000 (unanimous)
• Approved annual capital closeout and repurposing resolution (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending water and sewer use rates (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding several Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds. This includes reviewing pro formas for the Airport, Parking, Golf, Arena, and Solid Waste funds. The agenda also includes FY 23 rate comparisons for Water and Wastewater funds.

• FY 23 Water Rate Comparisons
• FY 23 Sewer Rate Comparisons
• Pro Forma presentations for various city funds

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear presentations regarding the General Fund for Community Development, Library, Parks and Recreation, and Human Services. The meeting also includes reviews of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.

• General Fund presentations for city departments
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) review
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts presentation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear presentations related to the General Fund. These presentations cover the General Government, Police, Fire, and General Services departments.

• General Fund presentation: General Government
• General Fund presentation: Police
• General Fund presentation: Fire
• General Fund presentation: General Services

Finance Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including reviews of budget summaries and resolutions. A non-public session to discuss compensation adjustments is also scheduled following the meeting.

• City Manager's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Presentation
• Review of budget summaries and resolutions
• Discussion of general fund revenue
• Non-public session regarding compensation adjustment

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board is reviewing several applications for site plans, subdivisions, and design reviews. Proposals include converting existing structures into multi-unit housing and a social service center. The board will also consider requests for new signage and land use adjustments.

• Conversion of 120-122 Pleasant Street from two units to six units
• Construction of batting cages at Russell Martin Athletic Fields
• Lot line adjustment to annex 17 acres from 297 Pleasant Street
• Conversion of 29 Tallant Road into a residential social service center
• Commercial parking lot and wetland buffer disturbance at 96 Hall Street

City Council

This meeting consists of a non-public session regarding the City Manager’s evaluation and/or compensation. Other scheduled items are limited to standard procedural tasks including call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Non-public session regarding City Manager's evaluation and/or compensation

The City Council met in non-public session to discuss the City Manager's evaluation and compensation, then unanimously voted to seal those minutes. No substantive public decisions were made; the only public action was adjournment.

• Entered non-public session to discuss City Manager's evaluation (unanimous voice vote)
• Exited non-public session at 9:30 P.M. (unanimous voice vote)
• Sealed minutes of non-public session (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (no dissenting votes)

City Council

The City Council is conducting public hearings on ordinance changes for food trucks and military leave. The agenda also includes resolutions for building demolition, equipment purchases, and energy efficiency projects. Additionally, the council will review various grant applications and administrative reports.

• Ordinance amendment regarding food truck and peddler regulations
• $32,100 resolution to demolish a building at 107-109 South Main Street
• $36,359 resolution to purchase a cross-country trail groomer
• Agreement with NH DOT for the Merrimack River Greenway Trail development
• Ordinance amendment regarding military leave regulations

The Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement with NHDOT to acquire a discontinued railroad corridor for the Merrimack River Greenway Trail, with no dissenting votes. It also approved a peddler's ordinance update, military leave changes, and several funding resolutions, all passed unanimously. Item 28 on Gully Hill farmland was tabled to June.

• Approved MOA with NHDOT for Northern Main Railroad acquisition for Merrimack River Greenway Trail (unanimous)
• Approved peddler's ordinance update for food trucks (unanimous)
• Approved military leave ordinance change to city fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved $36,359 for cross-country trail groomer purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $11,820 for COMF energy efficiency grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 for Airport SWPPP update with grants (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, excluding Item 28 (unanimous)
• Tabled Gully Hill farmland lease report to June (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plan and subdivision applications, including a large-scale residential project on South Main Street. The meeting also includes design reviews for various business signs and an update on the ConcordNEXT zoning code.

• 64-unit multifamily building at 32-34 South Main Street
• Eversource Energy pole replacements between Anterim Road and Farmwood Road
• Telecommunications equipment upgrades at 100 North Main Street
• Two-lot subdivision near Warner Road and Blackwater Road
• Addition of a third unit to a duplex at 27 Fayette Street

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss quarterly ambulance billing receivables and allowances. Members will also review recommendations from the Ad Hoc Gully Hill Road Committee. The meeting includes a review of March fiscal year-to-date financial statements.

• Quarterly ambulance billing and balance billing discussion
• Recommendations from the Ad Hoc Gully Hill Road Committee
• March fiscal year-to-date 2022 financial statements
• Updates on Joint Powers Agreement, Water Line Extension, and Stormwater Utility

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council issue an RFP for commercial agricultural use of the land between Loudon Road and Manchester Street, with a five-year term and four five-year renewal options, and allow the successful bidder to sublet a portion with City approval. The committee also discussed ambulance billing and balance billing, noting a collection rate drop to 68.84% and that $200,000 was balance billed in 2021. Quarterly financial statements were reviewed, with concerns about Fire overtime spending and potential supplemental appropriation of $200,000-$300,000. The committee approved the March 21, 2022 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved March 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended RFP for commercial agricultural use of Merrimack River land, 5-year term + 4 five-year renewals, subletting allowed with City approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:30 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed changes to city fees, fines, and business licensing regulations for peddlers. The agenda also includes resolutions for various equipment purchases and updates on the zoning ordinance project. Public hearings are scheduled regarding certain ordinance amendments.

• Ordinance amending business licensing for peddlers and food trucks
• Resolution appropriating $36,359 for a cross-country trail groomer
• Public hearing on proposed changes to city fees and penalties
• Resolution regarding the Merrimack River Greenway Trail development
• Ordinance amendment concerning the city's Code of Ethics

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The committee will review proposed revisions to the FY 2023 Finance Committee guidelines and budget schedule. An update on the Stormwater Enterprise Fund is also scheduled for presentation.

• Stormwater Enterprise Fund update presentation
• FY 2023 Finance Committee guideline revisions
• FY 2023 draft budget schedule
• Joint Powers Agreement discussion
• Water line extension discussion

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee heard a presentation on creating a stormwater utility fund to fund drainage improvements, but took no action, agreeing to consider it at a future date. The committee also reviewed the proposed FY 2023 budget review schedule and guidelines, leaving them as proposed for full City Council consideration in April. Discussion on ambulance billing and a new ambulance purchase was deferred to the April meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Took stormwater utility fee proposal under advisement, no action
• Left proposed FY 2023 budget review schedule as proposed, to go to City Council in April
• Deferred ambulance billing and new ambulance purchase discussion to April meeting

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board is reviewing several major site plans and subdivision requests. These include a 64-unit multifamily residential development at 32-34 South Main Street and a car dealership at 134 Manchester Street. The board will also consider various signage applications and minor subdivisions.

• New 64-unit multifamily residential building at 32-34 South Main Street
• Construction of a car dealership at 134 Manchester Street
• A 16-lot subdivision for single-family residences at 145 Abbott Road
• A 20-unit cluster subdivision on property off Shaker Road
• A 3-story office building addition at 125 North State Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several large-scale funding resolutions, including millions for wastewater upgrades and revenue replacement. Other items include appropriations for fire department staffing, road improvements, and parking garage upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions on utility easements and ordinance amendments.

• $3,800,000 appropriation for Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades
• $4,567,295 in ARPA funds for revenue replacement
• $144,000 for Fire Department overtime and benefits
• $88,575 for bumpout construction and drainage improvements
• $200,000 for State Street Parking Garage improvements

The City Council approved a $144,000 appropriation for fire department overtime and benefits, which includes moving an ambulance from the Manor Fire Station to Central Station to balance workloads. A proposed amendment to instead add a staff member and keep the ambulance at Manor Station failed 4-11. The Council also approved several other resolutions, including accepting $4.57M in ARPA funds, a $3.8M wastewater treatment upgrade, and a $200K parking garage repair bond.

• Approved $144,000 for fire staffing, moving ambulance from Manor to Central Station (15-0)
• Rejected amendment to add staff and keep ambulance at Manor Station (4-11)
• Approved $4,567,295 ARPA revenue replacement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $3,800,000 wastewater clarifier upgrade with $760,000 grant and $3,040,000 bond (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 State Street Parking Garage repairs with bond authorization (unanimous)
• Approved $88,575 for bumpout construction at six intersections (one dissenting vote)
• Approved full-time Assistant Golf Professional position (14-1)
• Tabled Code of Ethics ordinance amendment for further discussion (unanimous)

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will review quarterly EMS billing reports and discuss goals for water and wastewater fixed fees. The meeting also includes discussions on dental insurance and the tax rate target.

• FY 2022 1st and 2nd Quarter EMS Billing Reports
• Water/Wastewater Fixed Charges Report to Council
• Dental Insurance discussion
• Tax Rate Target discussion
• Joint Powers Agreement and Water Line Extension updates

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee unanimously supported City Administration investigating self-insurance for employee dental insurance during the current Request for Proposal process. The committee also penciled in a fiscal goal to recover 30% of revenues in water and wastewater funds through fixed charges, to be considered at a future review. It recommended following the same process as FY 2022 for the FY 2023 budget, having the City Manager prepare a responsible budget. The committee approved the December 20, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed EMS billing, with a councilor asking the Fire Department to research balance billing practices.

• Approved draft minutes from December 20, 2021 meeting unanimously
• Unanimously supported City Administration looking into self-insured dental insurance during current RFP process
• Penciled in fiscal goal to recover 30% of revenues in water and wastewater funds through fixed charges
• Recommended City Manager prepare a responsible budget for FY 2023, same as FY 2022 process
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 PM unanimously

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board is reviewing several applications for land use changes and new construction. These include requests for residential subdivisions on Abbott Road and Shaker Road, as well as a car wash at Loudon Road. The board will also consider various sign installations and site plan extensions.

• 16-lot single-family subdivision at 145 Abbott Road
• 20-unit cluster subdivision off Shaker Road
• Car wash construction at 192-196 Loudon Road
• New 2,515 sf commercial kennel structure at 93-95 Silk Farm Road
• Restaurant, retail, and credit union development at 4-8 Merchants Way

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions involving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for revenue replacement and wastewater facility upgrades. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning changes and updates to the city's code of ethics. Additionally, the council will review various department funding requests and grant applications.

• $4,567,295 in ARPA funds for revenue replacement
• $3,800,000 for Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade
• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding medical uses
• $144,000 for Fire Department overtime and benefits
• $88,575 for highway bumpout and drainage improvements

City Council

This meeting is a priority setting session for the Concord City Council. The agenda focuses on discussing priorities for the 2022-2023 period.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 priorities

The City Council unanimously approved a set of 2022-2023 priorities and initiatives, covering budget, economic development, public safety, recreation, sustainability, and transportation. The priorities were drafted by the mayor and adopted via roll call vote with all present members voting yes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2022-2023 City Council priorities (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:38 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council meeting consists of procedural items and a discussion regarding 2022-2023 priorities. The Priority Setting Session has been rescheduled to February 7, 2022.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 priorities
• Rescheduling of Priority Setting Session to February 7, 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review major site plan applications for a new car dealership and a commercial kennel. The meeting also includes design reviews for various business signs and a proposed ordinance amendment to update impact fees.

• Car dealership construction at 134 Manchester Street
• Commercial kennel proposal at 93-95 Silk Farm Road
• Building renovation at 32 Commercial Street
• Ordinance amendment for Transportation and Recreation impact fees
• Property merger of Silk Farm Road and 240 Clinton Street

City Council

The meeting consists of procedural items and a discussion regarding 2022-2023 priorities. The Priority Setting Session has been rescheduled to January 24, 2022.

• 2022-2023 priorities discussion

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including a $1.88 million transfer to reserves and funding for the Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant. Public hearings are scheduled regarding zoning changes, COVID-19 face covering rules, and parking modifications on Kennedy Lane. The agenda also includes communications regarding municipal cemeteries and property at Village Street and Abbott Road.

• $1,880,000 transfer to Reserves from the FY2021 General Fund
• $67,637 for energy usage reduction at Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $18,771 for an e-bike bookmobile outreach program using ARPA funds
• $130,000 for City Hall doors, furniture, and equipment
• Public hearings on zoning changes and Kennedy Lane parking modifications

The City Council voted 4-11 against adopting a proposed COVID-19 mask ordinance that would have required face coverings in most public settings. After the ordinance failed, the Council passed a separate resolution (with one dissenting vote) strongly encouraging mask use per CDC guidance, without fines or penalties. The Council also approved repealing special water and sewer investment fees for developers, and approved several other ordinances and resolutions.

• COVID-19 mask ordinance rejected (4-11)
• Non-binding mask encouragement resolution approved (14-1)
• Special water and sewer investment fees repealed (14-1)
• Kennedy Lane parking modifications approved (unanimous)
• Fire Department FEMA reimbursement of $99,040.42 approved (unanimous)
• Library Foundation donation of $11,741.37 accepted (unanimous)
• Kiwanis Park Master Plan funding report accepted; funding deferred to budget process (13-2)
• Consent agenda approved, excluding Kiwanis Park item pulled by Councilor Nyhan (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies for Mayor Bouley and council members. The meeting also includes the election of a Mayor Pro Tem and the assignment of council committees.

• Swearing in of Mayor Bouley
• Swearing in of City Council members
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• City Council committee assignments

The Concord City Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in Mayor Jim Bouley and newly elected/re-elected councilors. Councilor Candace Bouchard was elected Mayor Pro Tem unanimously. Committee assignments were deferred, and the meeting adjourned after ceremonial remarks.

• Mayor Bouley sworn in for another term
• Newly elected and re-elected councilors sworn in (excluding Councilor Pierce, absent)
• Councilor Candace Bouchard elected Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Committee assignments deferred to a later date
• Meeting adjourned at 7:29 PM