Concord public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board will meet to approve architectural design reviews for new and replacement signs and consider applications for minor subdivisions and site plans. The board will also discuss trail criteria and easement modifications.

• Design review for signs at 155 Loudon Road (Gateway Performance District)
• Design review for signs at 80 Storrs St (Opportunity Corridor Performance District)
• Design review for signs at 263 S Main St (Urban Transitional District)
• Design review for signs at 142 N Main St (Central Business Performance District)
• Major site plan for 391 Loudon Rd (Gateway Performance District)

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will approve meeting minutes and receive the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report from Marcum. The group will also discuss a referral from the City Council regarding the Beaver Meadow Golf Facility.

• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• FY 2024 Audit Presentation by Marcum
• Beaver Meadow Golf Facility referral from City Council
• Correspondence regarding BMGC Building Committee
• Correspondence regarding BMGC Clubhouse

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee approved the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes and received the FY 2024 audit presentation from Marcum, which highlighted the city's net pension and OPEB liabilities and an unassigned fund balance at 21.6% of expenses. The committee deferred the Beaver Meadow Golf Facility clubhouse design discussion to January, as the Ad-Hoc committee had not made a recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received FY 2024 audit presentation from Marcum
• Deferred Beaver Meadow clubhouse design discussion to January meeting

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several funding resolutions, including police retention payments and affordable housing redevelopment. The body will also hold public hearings on parking modifications in Penacook and purchasing procedure updates.

• Resolution for $500,000 for a new skatepark at Kiwanis Riverfront Park
• Resolution for $405,000 for Police Department sworn officer retention payments
• Resolution for $750,000 CDBG grant for CATCH Neighborhood Housing at 30 East Side Drive
• Resolution for $160,000 for structure preservation of the Concord Stables
• Ordinance to modify parking and bus stop locations on Canal Street and Fisherville Road

The Concord City Council approved a $405,000 appropriation for police officer retention payments and accepted a $500,000 grant for a new skatepark at Kiwanis Riverfront Park. The council also approved $160,000 for preservation of the Concord Stables, a $73,000 grant for a Drug Task Force officer, and a $10.3 million bond for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse. Several items were set for public hearings on January 13, 2025, including a $750,000 CDBG grant for CATCH Neighborhood Housing and a $3,049,000 transfer to reserves.

• Approved $500,000 skatepark grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved $405,000 police retention payments (unanimous, Brown recused)
• Approved $160,000 Concord Stables preservation (1 dissenting vote)
• Approved $73,000 Drug Task Force grant (unanimous, Brown recused)
• Approved $10,308,000 Beaver Meadow Golf Club bond
• Approved $25,000 Families in Transition housing feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved $27.92-acre land donation from Stephen Duprey (unanimous)
• Approved Beaver Meadow senior membership rate correction (11-3)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for Conditional Use Permits in the Central Business and Opportunity Corridor districts, including changes to maximum building height and views of the State House Dome. The board will also consider several site plan and subdivision applications, including a new Raising Cane's drive-thru restaurant at 287 Loudon Road, a building addition at Chappell Tractor (391 Loudon Road), and multiple sign design reviews. Several items are continued to future meetings.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #3168 to modify zoning provisions for building height and State House Dome views
• Raising Cane's drive-thru restaurant at 287 Loudon Road: site plan, design review, and conditional use permit for reduced stacking spaces
• Chappell Tractor addition (8,250 sq ft) at 391 Loudon Road – continued to December 18
• Major condominium subdivision at 20 S Main Street (Arts Alley) – continued to December 18
• Design review consent items for 7 sign applications at various locations

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will first approve the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then review the FY 2024 surplus report and accompanying financial statements. The committee will consider the City Council’s referral on the Beaver Meadow Golf Course facility, including several new‑building and renovation cost options and related plans. No other items are on the agenda.

• Approve September 16, 2024 draft meeting minutes
• Review FY 2024 surplus report and financial statements
• Examine Beaver Meadow Golf Course new building option project costs
• Examine Beaver Meadow Golf Course renovation‑addition option project costs
• Examine Beaver Meadow Golf Course renovation‑addition floor plan option

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee approved the FY 2024 preliminary General Fund surplus report and recommended its accompanying resolutions to the City Council for the December meeting. The committee also received an update on the Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse project, which remains under review by other advisory committees.

• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended FY 2024 surplus report and resolutions to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to issue bonds for a new golf course facility and hold public hearings on several funding requests. The meeting also includes a non-public session to discuss property acquisition.

• Resolution for $10,308,000 for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project
• Resolution for $400,000 for Winter Operations Retention Payments
• Resolution for $25,000 CDBG planning study for low-income housing at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane
• Resolution for $405,000 for Police Department retention payments
• Ordinance to modify parking and bus stop locations on Canal Street and Fisherville Road

The Concord City Council approved a $400,000 appropriation for winter operations retention payments, providing weekly stipends to staff with CDLs and support staff. The council also approved a $23,000 sidewalk reserve transfer, a $10,582 library grant, and a food code ordinance amendment. Several items were postponed or tabled for December hearings, including a skatepark and police retention payments.

• Approved $400,000 for winter operations retention stipends (unanimous)
• Approved $23,000 transfer to Sidewalk Reserve from Sheep Davis Limited Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved $10,582 grant from Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust for library services (unanimous)
• Approved amended Sanitary Food Code ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with changes (unanimous; Councilor Brown recused on items 19 and 22)
• Postponed items 31B and 31C to December 2024 meeting
• Tabled for December 9 public hearings: skatepark, police retention, Concord Stables, Drug Task Force, parking changes, purchasing ordinance
• Referred accessible parking request at UNH Law to Parking Committee

City Council

The council held a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) work session. Members reviewed the CIP budget and long‑term project priorities, focusing on the General Fund. A non‑public portion was scheduled to discuss a property acquisition. No specific resolutions or contracts were listed.

• CIP budget overview
• Discussion of out‑year project prioritization
• Non‑public session to discuss property acquisition

The City Council met for a work session to discuss the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), focusing on General Fund projects. No formal decisions were made, as the meeting was informational and for discussion only. The council reviewed project prioritization for upcoming budgets.

• No decisions made; work session only

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a joint work session with the Architectural Design Review Committee to discuss the design review process and Ordinance #3168. The board will also consider several site plan applications, condominium subdivisions, and conditional use permits.

• Proposed 3,404-square-foot drive-thru restaurant at 287 Loudon Rd
• Proposed 2,850-square-foot addition to a commercial building at 80 Storrs St
• Site plan amendment for a 356,224-square-foot industrial building at 15 Integra Dr
• Four-unit condominium subdivision request at 20, 20 1/2, and 22 S Main St
• Architectural design review for signs at 154 N Main St, 204 Fisherville Rd, and 92 Manchester St

City Council

The City Council will discuss several funding resolutions, including airport infrastructure and police grants. The meeting includes public hearings on parking ordinances near the Federal complex on Pleasant Street and building regulation amendments.

• Resolution for $80,000 to replace water services at Municipal Airport (71, 77, 83, and 87 Airport Road)
• Resolution for $250,000 for an Environmental Assessment for the New Airport Terminal Building Project
• Resolution for $25,000 for low-income housing analysis at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane
• Ordinance to modify law enforcement parking near the Federal complex on Pleasant Street
• Resolution appropriating $210,000 for the Golf Fund ($180,000) and Arena Fund ($30,000)

The City Council approved a $10,308,000 appropriation for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project (CIP #107), authorizing bonds and notes for construction of a new facility. The council also approved several other resolutions, including $210,000 for Golf and Arena Fund adjustments, $80,000 for airport water service replacements, and $20,000 for youth programming. Consent agenda items were approved, with several pulled for discussion, and appointments to various committees were confirmed.

• Approved $10,308,000 for Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse construction (unanimous)
• Approved $210,000 supplemental appropriation for Golf and Arena Funds (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 for airport water service replacements and bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for youth programming (SPARC) with 2 dissenting votes
• Approved $73,000 for law enforcement programs (unanimous, Brown recused)
• Approved $25,300 for police roadway safety grant (unanimous, Brown recused)
• Approved $11,000 for ACES training grant (unanimous, Brown recused)
• Approved $23,505 for ACERT program expenses (unanimous, Brown recused)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet with the Architectural Design Review Committee to discuss zoning ordinances regarding the State House Dome and height limits. The board will also review several sign applications and site plan additions.

• Joint session to review proposals regarding Conditional Use Permits for obstruction of the State House Dome and height limits
• Conditional use permit for a restaurant at 254 N State St, Unit H
• Minor site plan for a 2,598-square-foot addition to Red Blazer restaurant at 72 Manchester St
• Minor site plan for a 2,850-square-foot addition to a commercial building at 80 Storrs St
• Architectural design review for 11 different sign and exterior alteration requests

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, review the Fire Department’s EMS billing reports, and discuss proposed changes to purchasing thresholds and fiscal goals for FY 2025. No major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Fire Department EMS billing reports (FY24 Q3 & Q4)
• Proposed amendments to Purchasing Ordinance (limited purchase threshold)
• Proposed revisions to Fiscal Goals and Fund Balance Policy for FY 2025

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee unanimously approved the Fire Department's June 30, 2024 ambulance billing report and recommended two policy changes to the City Council: updates to the Purchasing Ordinance (for an October council meeting and November public hearing) and revisions to the Fiscal Goals and Fund Balance Policy (for the October council meeting). The committee also approved the February 20, 2024 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved draft minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Fire Department June 30, 2024 ambulance billing report (unanimous)
• Recommended Purchasing Ordinance changes to City Council for October meeting and November public hearing (unanimous)
• Recommended Fiscal Goals and Fund Balance Policy revisions to City Council for October meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several funding resolutions, including airport water service replacements and police grants. The body is also holding public hearings on the Sanitary Food Code and relocating a bus stop on North Main Street.

• Resolution to accept $1,140,000 grant from the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs
• Resolution to appropriate $80,000 for water service replacement at 71, 77, 83 and 87 Airport Road
• Public hearing on relocating the Concord Area Transit (CAT) bus stop between 214 and 220 North Main Street
• Resolution to appropriate $210,000 for the Golf Fund ($180,000) and Arena Fund ($30,000)
• Proposed application for a US EPA Brownfield Clean Up Grant for 111.5 Warren Street

The City Council voted to amend a proposed ordinance to relocate the Concord Area Transit (CAT) bus stop on North Main Street, eliminating the interim relocation phase and keeping the stop at its current location while a permanent solution is studied. The amended ordinance then failed, meaning the bus stop remains where it is. The Council also approved a $10,000 design appropriation for future bus stop improvements, referred a food code update to committee, and accepted a $1.14 million housing grant.

• Amended bus stop ordinance to remove interim relocation, keeping stop at current location (8-4 roll call)
• Amended ordinance failed after amendment, bus stop remains at current location
• Approved $10,000 for bus stop design improvements (unanimous)
• Referred updated Sanitary Food Code to Ad-Hoc Committee (1 dissenting vote)
• Accepted $1,140,000 housing grant into Community Improvement Reserve (unanimous)
• Rescinded and re-appropriated $135,000 for Fire Facility Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 COMF shared facilities study with Concord School District (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year PILOT agreement with Briar Hydro Associates at $255,000/year (unanimous)

City Council

The Concord City Council will vote on several resolutions authorizing applications for federal aviation grants totaling up to $12.2 million to fund design, mitigation, and construction of the airport terminal at Concord Municipal Airport. Additional items include appropriations for the Loudon Road Bridge repair, opioid litigation settlement funds, and a class and compensation study. The meeting also covers routine consent agenda items and appointments.

• Resolution authorizing up to $6,150,000 and $1,660,000 in FAA grant applications for the airport terminal project (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)
• Resolution authorizing a $5,058,000 FAA grant application for the airport terminal project (FY2024)
• Resolution appropriating $200,000 from the Bridge Reserve for evaluation and interim repair of the Loudon Road Bridge (CIP #588)
• Resolution appropriating $144,929.47 to the Opioid Abatement Reserve from opioid litigation settlement funds
• Resolution appropriating $90,000 for a Class and Compensation Study using General Fund and Human Resources Reserve

The City Council approved a revised zoning ordinance allowing conditional use permits for obstructing the State House dome and increasing height limits in downtown districts, with an amendment to refer the matter to the Planning Board for further review. The motion passed unanimously in a roll call vote. The council also approved funding for Loudon Road Bridge repairs, opioid settlement funds, a compensation study, and other items.

• Approved zoning ordinance for conditional use permits on State House dome obstruction and height limits (13-0, with referral to Planning Board)
• Approved $200,000 for Loudon Road Bridge deck evaluation and interim repair
• Approved $144,929.47 transfer to Opioid Abatement Reserve
• Approved $90,000 for Class and Compensation Study
• Approved ordinance modifying classification and compensation positions for FY2025
• Approved 2025 Beaver Meadow Golf Course rates (1 dissenting vote)
• Approved $6,250 from Onyx Partners for Steeplegate Mall peer review (9-3)
• Approved consent agenda items including airport grant applications and appointments

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider applications for a 28-unit residential building and the demolition of portions of the former Steeplegate Mall. The board is also reviewing several sign permits, solar installations, and subdivision requests.

• Major site plan for a 28-unit multi-family residential building at 6 N State St
• Amendment to demolish portions of the former Steeplegate Mall at 270 Loudon Rd
• Minor subdivision to divide one lot into two at 61 Mountan Rd
• Two-unit condominium subdivision at 76 Community Dr
• One-year extension for a 21-unit elderly multi-family development at 61 Borough Rd

City Council

The City Council will consider a $10,308,000 resolution for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project. The agenda also includes several ordinances regarding zoning and administrative codes, as well as multiple fund transfers and grant authorizations.

• $10,308,000 for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project
• $200,000 for Loudon Road Bridge evaluation and interim repair
• $144,929.47 transfer to Opioid Abatement Reserve from litigation settlement funds
• $90,000 for a Class and Compensation Study
• Zoning amendments regarding State House Dome obstruction and height limits

The City Council approved the City Manager's performance evaluation and employment contract. Members also voted to restructure the Community Development Department and adopt new zoning rules regarding charitable gaming.

• Approved City Manager's satisfactory evaluation and employment contract
• Approved restructuring of Community Development Department administration (no dissenting votes)
• Approved zoning ordinance prohibiting casinos as principal use but allowing accessory charitable gaming
• Approved $25,000 CDBG grant application for a legal services shared facility study
• Adopted Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement for CDBG application
• Approved $40,000 transfer for Class and Compensation Study
• Approved $4,000 for water stub installation in Water Main Replacement project
• Approved Condominium Declaration and Bylaws for Penacook Library and Activity Space

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several design applications for signage and building modifications. The agenda includes public hearings for a new terminal at Concord Municipal Airport and an 83-unit condominium development on Fisherville Road.

• New terminal building at 65 Airport Rd
• 83-unit condominium development at 153, 159, 165, and 169 Fisherville Rd
• 8,250-square-foot building addition at 391 Loudon Rd
• Solar array installation at 67 W Portsmouth St
• Building conversion to a rooming house at 3 N State St

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to appropriate $10,308,000 for the construction of a new facility and related improvements at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. The meeting also includes discussions on various city ordinances, grant applications, and committee appointments.

• $10,308,000 appropriation for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project
• $25,000 planning and feasibility study for a shared facility for 603 Legal Aid, Disability Rights Center-NH, and NH Legal Assistance
• $20,000 transfer to establish a Grants for Special Events Reserve
• $11,956.94 appropriation for the Police Department Ballistic Vest Replacement Program
• $38,292.10 appropriation for management of tax deeded properties

The City Council approved a community power electricity plan and directed staff to find a safer location for a North Main Street bus stop. The council also approved several grant applications and updated recreation fees. Five ordinances and resolutions were scheduled for public hearings on July 8.

• Approved Concord Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan
• Directed staff to relocate CAT bus stop at 214-220 North Main Street (12-3)
• Approved $11,956.94 for police ballistic vests via DOJ grant
• Approved $38,292.10 for management of tax deeded properties
• Approved updated recreation fees with amendments to resident rentals and non-resident pool passes
• Approved $20,000 transfer to establish Grants for Special Events Reserve
• Approved appointments to DEIJB and Community Development Advisory Committees
• Approved Barley House Restaurant request for ticketed concerts on sidewalks/parking spaces

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to appropriate funds for the 2025 fiscal year. This includes a resolution for capital projects, bond issuances, and grant acceptances. The council will also hear an ordinance regarding updates to water and sewer rates.

• Resolution appropriating $53,551,745 for capital projects
• Authorization of bonds and notes totaling $45,286,110
• Acceptance of $3,508,925 in federal grant funds
• Acceptance of $401,710 in state grant funds
• Ordinance amending water use rates, fixed charges, and sewer use rates

The City Council approved the FY2025 operating budget with several amendments and authorized $53,551,745 for capital projects. The council also approved the annual capital closeout and updated water and sewer rates.

• Approved FY2025 operating budget as amended (14-0)
• Approved $53,551,745 for FY2025 capital projects, including $45,286,110 in bonds and notes (14-0)
• Approved annual capital closeout and repurposing of funds (14-0)
• Approved ordinance amending water use/fixed charges and sewer use/fixed charges (14-0)
• Reduced CIP 63 by $560,000 (14-0)
• Ruled that Councilor Brown must recuse from Police Department budget lines following a tied challenge vote

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several special revenue funds and enterprise funds. Presentations include financial projections for the Airport, Golf, Arena, and Solid Waste funds, as well as Water and Wastewater rate comparisons.

• Parking Fund Pro Forma presentation
• Airport Fund Pro Forma presentation
• Conservation Property Fund presentation
• Revolving Loan Fund presentation
• Golf Fund Pro Forma presentation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review presentations regarding the General Fund, including Community Development, Library, Parks and Recreation, and Human Services. The meeting also includes a review of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District.

• General Fund: Community Development
• General Fund: Library
• General Fund: Parks and Recreation
• General Fund: Human Services
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) review

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear presentations regarding the General Fund for several departments. A non-public session is scheduled following the meeting to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation and/or compensation.

• General Government presentation
• Police General Fund presentation
• Fire General Fund presentation
• General Services General Fund presentation
• Non-public session on City Manager evaluation and/or compensation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentation. This includes a review of the schedule, transmittal letter, and budget summaries.

• City Manager's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation
• Budget Summaries, Resolutions, and General Fund Revenue and Expense

Planning Board

The board will review several applications for new signage, site plans, and subdivisions. A key item includes a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding casinos and gaming facilities. The meeting also involves determining the completeness of an 83-unit condominium development.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Casinos/Gaming Facilities
• 83-unit condominium development at 169, 165, 159, and 153 Fisherville Rd
• New automotive repair shop application for 388 Loudon Rd
• One-year extension for a commercial parking lot at 96 Hall St
• Reconsideration of denied signage at 219 Fisherville Rd

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to appropriate $53,551,745 for various capital projects. Discussion includes the construction of new facilities at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. The agenda also covers updates to water and sewer rates.

• $53,551,745 appropriation for Fiscal Year 2025 capital projects
• $10,308,000 project for Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse and buildings
• Ordinance amendments to water use rates and sewer charges
• $11,956.94 for police department ballistic vest replacements
• $38,292.10 for management of tax deeded properties

The City Council approved updates to city fees and fines and reorganized the General Services Highways and Utilities Division to combine supervisor roles. The council also authorized a $65,722.88 transfer from the Wastewater Fund to cover equipment replacement costs and approved street closures for a 'Cars & Coffee' event.

• Approved ordinance updating city fees, fines, and penalties
• Approved reorganization of General Services Highways and Utilities Division to create a Senior Road Crew Supervisor
• Approved $65,722.88 appropriation from Wastewater Fund for Equipment Replacement Project (CIP #121)
• Approved street closures for Cars & Coffee event
• Approved acceptance of library gifts totaling $1,933.52
• Approved acceptance of Parks and Recreation monetary gifts totaling $5,840.02
• Approved acceptance of Police Department funds totaling $5,435
• Approved resolution updating designated depositories for Fiscal Year 2024

Planning Board

The board will consider a request to amend the city's zoning ordinance and review plans for a multi-use stone gravel trail. Several major development applications have been postponed until May 2024. The agenda also includes completeness reviews for new bank and gas station projects.

• Amendment request for Article 28-4-1 of the Concord Zoning Ordinance
• Multi-use stone gravel trail construction near Bog Road
• Parking lot expansion at 50 Storrs St for the NH Liquor Commission
• Completeness review for a new bank at 16-22 Manchester St
• Completeness review for a gas station and car wash on Manchester St

City Council

The council will continue discussions on a $10,308,000 appropriation for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course facility. The agenda includes public hearings regarding tax exemptions for elderly, veteran, and blind residents. Members will also review reports on potential property acquisitions for a new police station.

• $10,308,000 appropriation for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project
• Resolution to apply for federal law enforcement funding via the Jeanne Shaheen program
• $35,000 for modifying the Old Turnpike Road transfer station entrance
• Report on purchasing 4 Bouton Street and 124 North State Street for a new police station
• Ordinance amending the City's fees, fines, and penalties schedule

The City Council authorized the acquisition of 4 Bouton Street and 124 North State Street for a new police station. The council also approved several tax exemption increases for elderly residents and veterans, and authorized $35,000 for transfer station entrance modifications.

• Approved purchase of 4 Bouton Street and 124 North State Street for new police station (11-0)
• Approved increased income and asset limits for Elderly Exemption (no dissenting votes)
• Approved increases to Optional and All Veterans’ Tax Credits (no dissenting votes)
• Approved increased Blind Exemption amount (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $35,000 for Old Turnpike Road transfer station entrance modifications (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $9,660.75 for Annual Roadway Surface Improvements from developer cost sharing (no dissenting votes)
• Approved extending completion date to March 2026 for 177 North Main Street tax relief project (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $66,190 for City overtime payments to cover earned leave shifts (no dissenting votes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several architectural design applications for business signage and exterior alterations. The agenda also includes site plan requests for a multi-use trail, an 8-unit condominium development, and a new food pantry building.

• One-year extension request for 80 multi-family residential units at 11 Stickney Ave
• Major Site Plan for a new food pantry building at 60 S. Main St
• Major Subdivision for an 8-unit residential condominium at 15 Hot Hole Pond Rd
• Major Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for an automotive repair shop at 388 Loudon Rd
• Major Site Plan and trail construction request south of Bog Rd

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to adopt a Community Power Program for electricity supply. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including airport terminal construction and traffic signal upgrades.

• Adoption of a Community Power Program for electricity supply
• $880,000 for traffic signal upgrades at North State/Centre and North Main/Washington/Ferry streets
• $561,074 for the new airport terminal building project (CIP #383)
• $35,000 to modify the entrance to the Old Turnpike Road transfer station
• Zoning amendment request for Main Street, State Street, and Storrs Street corridors

The City Council approved joining the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire and authorized several infrastructure appropriations, including traffic signal upgrades and a new airport terminal. The council also approved the purchase of PFAS-free firefighting gear and established a Sidewalk Reserve.

• Approved joining the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
• Approved $880,000 for traffic signal upgrades at North State/Centre and North Main/Washington/Ferry streets
• Approved $561,074 for design and bidding of a new airport terminal building
• Approved $115,830 for a new airport parking lot and related improvements
• Approved $305,000 for PFAS-free structural firefighting gear
• Approved $50,000 for Abbott Road/Sewalls Falls Road intersection project
• Approved $42,000 for City Prosecutor’s Office software replacement
• Established a Sidewalk Reserve with $22,023.18 from Amoskeag Beverages LLC/Amoskeag Realty LLC

City Council

This meeting is a priority setting session for the Concord City Council. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion regarding goals for the 2024-2025 period.

The Concord City Council met on March 4, 2024 and, after general discussion, set its top priorities and initiatives for 2024-2025. The list spans finance, housing and homelessness, transportation and utility infrastructure, community and economic development, energy and environment, public safety, and recreation. No ordinances, contracts, or budget items were voted on; the only vote recorded was to adjourn, which passed unanimously by roll call at 7:45 PM. The minutes are marked draft.

• Set 2024-2025 City Council priorities and initiatives after general discussion (no vote tally recorded)
• Finance & Technology priorities include balancing the budget minimizing tax rate impact, maintaining the AA+ bond rating, and ERP implementation
• Housing/Homelessness priorities include public-private partnerships for market rate, workforce, and affordable housing, and RSA 79-E tax relief incentives
• Transportation & Utility Infrastructure priorities include fully funding street paving and sidewalks, a new airport terminal, the Loudon Road Bridge, and the Heights Sewer Improvement Project
• Public Safety priorities include a new police station, a City Hall campus master plan, and fire gear and equipment replacement
• Recreation & Leisure priorities include completing the Canal Street Riverfront Park, a White Park inclusionary playground, and a new Penacook Library & Activity Center
• Adjourned at 7:45 PM; motion by Councilor Sekou passed unanimously by roll call vote

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several architectural design requests for business signage and building modifications. The agenda also includes public hearings for residential subdivisions, a food pantry construction project, and a proposed 409-space parking garage.

• Signage reviews for various businesses including 315 S. Main St and 16 Water St
• Major Site Plan for a new 5,300-square foot food pantry at 60 S. Main St
• Review of a proposal for a 409-space parking garage at 38 School St
• Minor Subdivision for two residential lots at 119 Hoit Rd
• Major Subdivision for a 9-unit residential condominium at 15 Hot Hole Pond Rd

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee is scheduled to review financial statement changes and the tax rate target. The agenda also includes a communication from Standard Power regarding a Community Power recommendation.

• Review of January 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of tax rate target
• Review of FPAC/Council financial statement changes
• Communication from Standard Power regarding Community Power recommendation
• Non-public session regarding compensation

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee approved a motion for the City Manager to prepare a responsible FY 2025 budget with a sensible and realistic tax rate, following the same process used for FY 2024. The committee also agreed to switch from summary financial statements to detailed reports matching the budget starting in Fiscal Year 2025. A non-public session regarding compensation was held and its minutes were sealed.

• Approved motion for City Manager to prepare responsible FY 2025 budget with realistic tax rate (no dissent)
• Agreed to provide detailed financial reports matching the budget starting FY 2025
• Entered non-public session for compensation discussions (no dissent)
• Sealed minutes of non-public session (no dissent)
• Approved January 22, 2024 draft minutes (no dissent)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several capital improvement projects, including a new airport terminal and traffic signal upgrades. A major focus includes the proposed construction of a new facility at the Beaver Meadow Golf Course. The meeting also addresses various appropriations for fire gear, road work, and community grants.

• $10,308,000 appropriation for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings project
• $880,000 for Traffic Signals and Traffic Operations Improvements at North State/Centre and North Main/Washington/Ferry streets
• $561,074 appropriation for a new airport terminal building design and permitting
• $305,000 appropriation for PFAS-free structural firefighting gear
• Public hearing on $1.75 million in CDBG funds for the Boys and Girls Club, Crisis Center, and Concord Coalition to End Homelessness

The Council approved a $544,318.75 transfer to the Bridge Reserve fund and reduced the probationary period for IT employees from one year to six months. Several appointments to city boards were confirmed, and a license agreement for property on Storrs Street was approved.

• Approved $544,318.75 transfer to Bridge Reserve fund
• Approved reducing IT department probation from one year to six months
• Approved license agreement for private use of City property on Storrs Street
• Approved appointments to Board of Ethics, Conservation Commission, Library Board, and Planning Board
• Approved $217,654.46 gift to Concord Public Library from Joan Heartz and Alan F. Gordon Trusts
• Approved modifications to FY2024 Highway Paving and Sidewalk Improvement Programs
• Approved authorization to apply for Fire Department and Police Department grants
• Tabled resolutions for airport terminal, firefighting gear, and traffic signal upgrades to public hearings

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The committee will review ambulance billing reports for the first two quarters of FY 2024. Members will also discuss changes to the Budget Book, including Appendix D, General Overhead, and TIF Districts CIP Summary.

• FY 2024 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Ambulance Billing Reports
• Budget Book Changes: Appendix D, General Overhead, and TIF Districts CIP Summary
• Quarterly Financial Statements YTD ending 12-31-2023
• Non-Public Meeting regarding compensation

The committee approved three structural and content changes to the FY 2025 budget document. Members also reviewed ambulance billing reports and year-to-date financial statements through December 31, 2023.

• Approved draft minutes from December 18, 2023 meeting
• Approved removal of City origin paragraph from budget community profile
• Approved reorganization of General Overhead section for clearer agency descriptions
• Approved deletion of redundant TIF Districts & CIP Summary page
• Approved entry into non-public session for compensation discussion
• Approved sealing of non-public session minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several design review applications for business signage and various site plan requests. Items include a proposed 409-space parking garage at 38 School Street and a new food pantry building at 60 S. Main Street. Several hearings, including those for B&L Transmissions, LLC and a residential condominium development, have been requested to continue to February 21, 2024.

• Signage requests for North State Street, Sheep Davis Road, Manchester Street, Fort Eddy Road, North Main Street, and Pleasant Street
• Proposed 409-space parking garage at 38 School Street
• New 5,300 sf food pantry building at 60 S. Main Street
• Automotive repair shop and site improvements at 388 Loudon Rd
• 9 unit residential condominium development at 15 Hot Hole Pond Road

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on parking ordinance changes and a new $800,000 playground at White Park. The agenda also includes grant applications for workforce housing and several fund transfers to city reserves.

• $800,000 resolution for a new playground at White Park
• $500,000 CDBG grant application for housing at 103 Old Loudon Road
• Ordinance changes to parking and stopping rules
• $2,584,300 transfer to establish a Human Resources Reserve
• $27,500 appropriation for Human Services software replacement

The City Council approved funding for a new playground at White Park and established a Human Resources Reserve using $2.58 million from the FY2023 General Fund. Several grant applications for workforce housing were withdrawn, and updated parking regulations for South Main Street were approved.

• Approved $800,000 for White Park playground construction (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $2,584,300 transfer to establish a Human Resources Reserve (no dissenting votes)
• Approved updated on-street parking regulations for South Main Street (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $126,800 for furniture, wellness, equipment, and training (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $247,549.64 transfer to Highway Reserve from NH DOT (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $23,020 Granite United Way grant for ACERT program (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $13,537.50 DOJ grant for police ballistic vests (no dissenting votes)
• Withdrew CDBG grant applications for Dakota Partners and Fellowship Housing (no dissenting votes)

City Council

The Concord City Council agenda lists only ceremonial swearing-ins for the mayor and council members, along with nominations and an election for Mayor Pro Tem. No policy measures, budget items, or public hearings are scheduled for this session. This follows standard annual procedures to establish city leadership before adjournment.

• Annual organizational meeting with no substantive policy items
• Ceremonial swearing-in of the mayor and City Council members
• Nomination and election for Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council conducted ceremonial swearings-in for the Mayor and Council members. The body held a secret ballot election to fill the Mayor Pro Tem position.

• Elected Councilor Sekou as Mayor Pro Tem (9-6)

City Council

This meeting is an orientation session for the Concord City Council. The agenda focuses on reviewing city departments, council rules, and the city charter. It also includes reviews of fiscal goals and staffing levels.

• Review of Department Heads and descriptions
• Review of City Council Rules and City Charter
• Review of 2024-2025 City Council Priorities
• Review of financial statements and tax rate information
• Review of staffing levels

The Concord City Council held an orientation session for councilors and mayor-elect. Consultants and city staff provided overviews of icebreakers, council rules, the city charter, ethics, and administrative documents. No formal votes or substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Conducted council orientation and icebreaker exercise (procedural)
• Received overviews of Council Rules, City Charter, Code of Ethics, and Chapter 91-A (procedural)
• Received overviews of city departments, finances, tax rates, and priorities from the City Manager (procedural)