Manchester public meetings in 2021

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems will discuss requests for case-by-case tax abatements and the creation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The committee will also address impact fee waivers and congregate housing.

• Request for case-by-case tax abatements
• Proposal to investigate Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Discussion regarding impact fee waivers
• Discussion regarding congregate housing

The Administration/Information Systems Committee voted to have the Assessor's Office, Planning, and Economic Development staff return with a recommendation on revising the 79-E tax abatement program, including criteria and time limits. It also voted unanimously to direct staff to develop a plan for creating tax increment financing (TIF) districts. A discussion on impact fee waivers was received and filed, and a tabled item on congregate housing was removed from the table and then received and filed.

• Voted to have staff return with recommendation on 79-E tax abatement policy (motion by Long, seconded by Stewart)
• Voted unanimously to direct staff to develop TIF district recommendation (motion by Stewart, seconded by Long)
• Voted to receive and file discussion on impact fee waivers (motion by Long, seconded by Gamache)
• Voted to remove item 4 (congregate housing) from the table (motion by Long, seconded by Gamache)
• Voted to receive and file item 4 (congregate housing) (motion by Stewart, seconded by Long)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands & Buildings is reviewing a proposal for an art project at the Parker Street Tunnel and a request to purchase city property on Hackett Hill Road, which Planning recommends denying. The committee will also consider utility easement requests for Wayne Street and a temporary handicap ramp for 66 McQuesten Street.

• Art project proposal for Parker Street Tunnel including anti-graffiti treatment
• Request to purchase city property on Hackett Hill Road (Tax Map 766, Lots 15 and 15D)
• Utility easement request for a fire protection loop on Wayne Street
• Temporary handicap ramp license for 66 McQuesten Street

The Lands & Buildings Committee approved a letter of intent for an art project at the Parker Street Tunnel, a revocable license for a temporary handicap ramp at 66 McQuesten Street, and a utility easement for Catholic Medical Center. The committee also discussed a proposal to purchase city-owned property on Hackett Hill Road in non-public session and voted to receive and file it pending zoning regulation approval.

• Approved letter of intent for Parker Street Tunnel art project (unanimous)
• Approved revocable license for temporary handicap ramp at 66 McQuesten Street (unanimous)
• Approved utility easement for Catholic Medical Center fire protection loop on Wayne Street (unanimous)
• Voted to receive and file Hackett Hill Road purchase proposal until zoning regulations approved

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This special meeting is dedicated to providing Manchester residents an opportunity to address the Board on community concerns. The agenda consists only of procedures for public participation.

• Public comments regarding community concerns

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting solely for public participation. Residents spoke on homelessness and housing issues, and several urged the board to nominate Jason Bonilla to the Manchester School Board for Ward 5. No formal decisions were made; the board voted to take all comments under advisement and to receive and file written documentation.

• Voted to take all public comments under advisement and receive and file written documentation (motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Cavanaugh)
• Voted to adjourn (motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Roy)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing funding for network hardening and the 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project. The agenda also includes new parking regulations, a pilot street sweeping program, and labor agreement ratifications.

• $238,800 for Homeland Security Grant Program-Network Hardening
• $250,000 for 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• New parking regulations on Brockton Street and Cleveland Street
• $75,000 contract for demolition of 416 Central Street
• Ratification of labor agreements with United Steel Workers and Fire Supervisors

The Board voted to reinstate a mask mandate for all city buildings, with Mayor Craig breaking a 6-6 tie. The board also ratified two union contracts, approved several CIP funding resolutions, and adopted a ward boundary redistricting ordinance. A motion to waive a police detail fee for a holiday block party failed.

• Reinstated mask mandate for all city buildings (6-6, mayor broke tie)
• Ratified tentative agreement with United Steel Workers, Local 8938 (2 abstentions)
• Ratified tentative agreement with Manchester Association of Fire Supervisors
• Approved $75,000 contract for demolition at 416 Central Street
• Approved $238,800 for Homeland Security Grant Program-Network Hardening
• Approved $250,000 for Helping Hands - 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• Approved $500,000 for Southern NH Build Back Better Regional Challenge
• Adopted ward boundary redistricting ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the FY2022 Community Improvement Program. These amendments involve allocating funds for network hardening, a renovation project at 140-142 Central Street, and a regional challenge program. The committee will also consider budget authorizations for several CIP items.

• $238,800 for 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program-Network Hardening
• $250,000 for Helping Hands - 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• $500,000 for Southern NH Build Back Better Regional Challenge
• Budget authorizations for Housing Initiatives (810222)

The Finance Committee approved three resolutions amending the FY2022 Community Improvement Program, totaling $988,800, including $238,800 for a Homeland Security grant, $250,000 for the Helping Hands renovation at 140-142 Central Street, and $500,000 for the Southern NH Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The committee also approved the related budget authorizations, with Alderman Levasseur recorded in opposition to the Helping Hands item. Discussion raised concerns about the Helping Hands project's permits, debt, and past issues, but the motion carried with no opposition.

• Approved $238,800 for FY2022 CIP 412122 Homeland Security Grant Program-Network Hardening
• Approved $250,000 for FY2022 CIP 611122 Helping Hands - 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• Approved $500,000 for FY2022 CIP 811722 Southern NH Build Back Better Regional Challenge
• Approved budget authorizations for CIP items, with Alderman Levasseur opposed to Helping Hands

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing two ordinance amendments. The first proposes revising City Ward Lines to create wards of equal population. The second proposes changing the approval process for Steps 2-5 of entrance pay rates.

• Amendment to Section 12 City Ward Lines
• Amendment to Section 33.046 regarding entrance pay rate approval processes

The committee approved an amendment to ward lines affecting wards 2, 6, 8, and 9, moving 20 residents along Wellington Road. A separate amendment to change the approval process for hiring at steps 2-5 was tabled after concerns about its scope and lack of HR representation.

• Approved amendment to ward lines for wards 2, 6, 8, and 9 (unanimous)
• Failed to second motion to amend wards 8 and 9 (motion failed)
• Tabled ordinance to change entrance pay rate approval process for steps 2-5

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic is reviewing proposed 'no parking anytime' zones and the rescinding of 30-minute parking on certain streets. The committee will also discuss a pilot street sweeping program and a request to use Arms Park for a running event.

• Proposed 'no parking anytime' zones on Brockton Street and Cleveland Street
• Proposal to rescind 30-minute parking on Cleveland Street (ORD 2851)
• Request to use Arms Park for TI 10 Miler/10K on May 7, 2022
• Discussion regarding a pilot street sweeping program
• Tabled request to waive police detail fees for Holt Avenue block party

The committee approved three items: new no-parking zones on Brockton and Cleveland Streets, rescinding 30-minute parking on Cleveland Street, and adding school-day no-parking on Michigan Avenue; permission for Total Image Running to use Arms Park for a race; and a pilot street sweeping program. A tabled request to waive police detail fees for a block party was removed from the table and then received and filed, meaning no action was taken on the waiver.

• Approved no-parking changes on Brockton and Cleveland Streets and rescinded 30-minute parking on Cleveland (unanimous)
• Approved Total Image Running's use of Arms Park for TI 10 Miler/10K on May 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved pilot street sweeping program (unanimous)
• Removed block party police detail fee waiver from table, then received and filed (no action on waiver)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen scheduled a special meeting for a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment to Section 12 City Ward Lines. The proposal seeks to revise descriptions to create wards of equal population as practicable. Senior Planner Jeff Belanger was scheduled to present the plan.

• Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 12 City Ward Lines
• Presentation by Senior Planner Jeff Belanger regarding redistricting

The Board held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to redraw ward lines based on 2020 Census data. No one spoke in favor, but several residents and aldermen raised concerns about specific boundary changes. The board voted to refer the ordinance to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for further review.

• Referred redistricting ordinance to Committee on Bills on Second Reading (motion by Long, second by Roy)
• No one spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance at public hearing
• Alderman Shaw requested a boundary change to retain a section of Ward 9, but no vote was taken on it
• Alderman Stewart and Sharonov supported keeping Wellington Road area in Ward 2, but no vote was taken

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This special meeting was held to provide Manchester residents an opportunity to address the Board of Mayor and Aldermen regarding community concerns. The agenda consisted only of procedural items for public participation.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special public participation meeting on December 7, 2021, to hear residents' concerns. Speakers addressed the city's relationship with Intown Manchester, downtown cleanliness, homelessness, shelter capacity, and mental health services. No formal decisions were made; the board voted to take all comments under advisement and to receive and file written documentation.

• Voted to take all public comments under advisement and file written documentation (unanimous)
• Voted to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Finance Committee is reviewing resolutions to amend the FY2022 Community Improvement Program. These amendments involve authorizing and appropriating funds for various grants, including public health and crime statistics software. The committee will also consider a bond resolution for firefighter equipment.

• $1,500,000 for Neighborworks Southern New Hampshire - Renew II
• $617,000 for immunization, lead poisoning, and COVID-19 prevention grants
• $378,771 for 2021 Homeland Security Grant
• $361,256 for Waypoint 298 Hanover Street Renovation Project
• $124,161 bond for Assistance to Firefighters Grant-SCBA

The Finance Committee voted to approve a series of resolutions amending the FY2022 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds for various grants and projects totaling over $5.4 million. The committee also approved a bond resolution for $124,161 for a firefighter grant and approved all listed CIP budget authorizations. One resolution, for the Waypoint 298 Hanover Street Renovation Project, passed with Alderman Levasseur opposed after discussion about the emergency shelter component.

• Approved 17 resolutions amending FY2022 CIP, appropriating funds for grants and projects (unanimous except noted)
• Approved $361,256 for Waypoint 298 Hanover Street Renovation Project (1 opposed)
• Approved bond resolution for $124,161 for Assistance to Firefighters Grant-SCBA
• Approved all listed CIP budget authorizations subject to final adoption of related resolutions

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing budget amendments for various grants, including homeland security and public health. The meeting also includes considerations for new traffic regulations and the ratification of several union agreements. Additionally, the board will address sidewalk petitions and pole installation requests.

• Approval of $1,500,000 for Neighborworks Southern New Hampshire - Renew II
• Budget amendments for grants including $617,000 for immunization and lead poisoning prevention
• New traffic regulations on Maple Street, Massabesic Street, and near Northwest Elementary
• Ratification of tentative agreements with AFSCME and the Firefighters Association
• Approval of sidewalk petitions for 2124 Elm Street and 969-971 Chestnut Street

The Board approved a consent agenda including $1.5M for Neighborworks Southern NH Renew II and $450,000 for MHRA Kelley Falls housing, plus numerous grant-funded CIP amendments. It ratified tentative agreements with AFSCME Local 298 (Highway, Parks, EPD; Health; Central Fleet), Manchester Professional Firefighters Local 856, Manchester Educational Support Personnel, United Steel Workers Local 8938, and Fire Supervisors. A motion to hold a special election for the Ward 5 school board vacancy failed 4-8, and the Board approved moving all non-affiliated employees off the Point of Service health plan with a $1,500 stipend.

• Approved consent agenda with $1.5M for Neighborworks Renew II and $450,000 for MHRA Kelley Falls (unanimous)
• Ratified AFSCME Local 298 contracts for Highway, Parks, EPD, Health, and Central Fleet (unanimous)
• Ratified Manchester Professional Firefighters Local 856 contract; transferred $80,496 from contingency (2 opposed)
• Ratified Manchester Educational Support Personnel and United Steel Workers Local 8938 contracts (3 abstentions on USW)
• Ratified Manchester Association of Fire Supervisors contract (unanimous)
• Denied special election for Ward 5 school board vacancy (4-8)
• Approved moving non-affiliated employees off Point of Service health plan with $1,500 stipend (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Chief's AFT grant application for ambulance with $43,636.36 city match (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration is reviewing amendments to the City of Manchester Code of Ordinances. The proposed changes involve adjusting park closure times and playground hours of use.

• Amendment to Section 96.04 Park Operating Policy regarding closure time
• Amendment to Section 130.39 Playgrounds regarding hours of use

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue voted to enroll two ordinances amending Manchester's Code of Ordinances: one changing the closure time in Section 96.04 (Park Operating Policy) and another changing hours of use in Section 130.39 (Playgrounds). The motion passed unanimously with the three members present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Enrolled ordinance amending Section 96.04 Park Operating Policy (3-0)
• Enrolled ordinance amending Section 130.39 Playgrounds; Hours for Use (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several budget authorizations and grant applications. This includes funding for network hardening, an asthma home-visiting program, and a street renovation project. The committee will also consider requests regarding city lien subordinations.

• $250,000 fund transfer for 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• $238,800 budget authorization for Homeland Security Grant Program-Network Hardening
• $40,000 budget authorization for Asthma Home Visiting Program
• Request to apply for an ambulance grant with a potential $43,636.36 City match
• $650,000 lien subordination request for 600 Maple Street

The Committee on Community Improvement approved all items on its agenda, including abatement requests, budget authorizations for the Asthma Home Visiting Program ($40,000), the Homeland Security Grant Program-Network Hardening ($238,800), and the Helping Hands renovation project ($250,000). It also approved project extensions, permission to apply for an AFG grant for an ambulance, and subordination of city liens for 385-387 Belmont Street ($70,870) and 600 Maple Street ($650,000). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved summary of abatement requests submitted by Chief Engineer Fred McNeill.
• Approved $40,000 budget authorization for CIP 212922 Asthma Home Visiting Program.
• Approved $238,800 budget authorization for CIP 412122 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program-Network Hardening.
• Approved $250,000 transfer and expenditure for CIP 611122 Helping Hands - 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project.
• Approved project extensions for various CIP projects as requested by Planning Director Leon LaFreniere.
• Approved Fire Chief Andre Parent's request to apply for an AFG grant to purchase an ambulance, with a potential city match of approximately $43,636.36.
• Approved subordination of a city lien for 385-387 Belmont Street in the amount of $70,870.
• Approved subordination of a city lien for 600 Maple Street in the amount of $650,000 for the Manchester Housing Authority.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will review HR reports and two requests from the Public Works Director regarding position changes. The committee will also address a tabled recommendation to hire an independent firm to evaluate the Fire Department.

• Reclassification of Assistant Solid Waste Compliance Officer from grade 12 to grade 14
• Class specification change for Scale Operator position to allow six months to obtain certifications
• Recommendation to hire an independent firm to evaluate the Fire Department

The Human Resources/Insurance Committee approved two Public Works Department requests: reclassifying the Assistant Solid Waste Compliance Officer from grade 12 to grade 14, and changing the Scale Operator class specification to allow six months to obtain required certifications. A tabled item recommending an independent evaluation of the Fire Department was removed from the table and then received and filed, meaning no action was taken. The meeting was recessed briefly for legal counsel and then adjourned.

• Approved reclassification of Assistant Solid Waste Compliance Officer from grade 12 to grade 14
• Approved class specification change for Scale Operator to allow six months to obtain certifications
• Removed Fire Department evaluation item from table
• Received and filed Fire Department evaluation recommendation

General

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic will review proposed parking restrictions on Maple Street, Massabesic Street, and near Northwest Elementary. The committee will also consider a request to waive police detail fees for a block party and a request for a new traffic light.

• Proposed 'No Parking Anytime' zones on Maple Street and Mason Street
• New loading zone on Massabesic Street
• Request to waive police detail fees for a December 12 block party on Holt Avenue
• Request for a traffic light at Mammoth Road, Smyth Road, and Wellington Terrace Drive

The committee approved a package of parking regulation changes for Maple, Massabesic, Mason, and Youville streets, including new no-parking zones and school-day restrictions. It tabled a request to waive potential police detail fees for a Holt Avenue holiday block party, pending whether a detail is required. The committee also authorized a traffic study for the Mammoth Road, Smyth Road, and Wellington Terrace intersection.

• Approved parking changes on Maple, Massabesic, Mason, and Youville streets
• Tabled waiver of police detail fees for Holt Avenue block party
• Authorized DPW traffic study at Mammoth Road, Smyth Road, Wellington Terrace

General

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will review several personnel requests and policy updates. Items include a proposed reorganization of the Water Works Treatment and Supply Division and new policies regarding sexual misconduct. The committee will also consider position reclassifications and hiring authorizations.

• Reorganization of Water Works Treatment and Supply Division adding four positions
• Request to authorize department heads to hire candidates between steps 1-5 within grades
• New policy for Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
• Reclassification of Administrative Services Manager from grade 16 to 17
• Class specification change for Drop Off Facility Supervisor position

The Manchester HR/Insurance Committee approved several HR actions, including forming a committee to study long-term disability and workers' compensation, reclassifying an Administrative Services Manager position, authorizing department heads to hire new candidates within grade steps 1-5 if budget allows, adopting a new policy on sexual misconduct/domestic violence/dating violence, and approving a Water Works reorganization. The committee also discussed the EAP provider RFP and drug testing policies but took no action on those items. A tabled item on evaluating the Fire Department remained on the table.

• Approved forming a committee to research long-term disability and workers' compensation programs (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Administrative Services Manager to grade 17 (unanimous)
• Approved authorizing department heads to hire new candidates between steps 1-5 within grade if budget allows (unanimous)
• Approved new policy on Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence and Dating Violence (unanimous)
• Approved Water Works Treatment and Supply Division reorganization adding 5 positions and reclassifying 2 (unanimous)
• Approved class specification change for Drop Off Facility Supervisor to allow 6 months to obtain certifications (unanimous)
• Tabled item on independent evaluation of Fire Department remained on table

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This special meeting is dedicated to providing Manchester residents an opportunity to address the Board regarding community concerns. The agenda contains only procedural items for public participation.

• Public participation session

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special public participation meeting where residents raised concerns about the Families in Transition (FIT) shelter, homelessness, affordable housing, and police conduct. No substantive decisions were made; the board voted to take all comments under advisement and file written documentation, then adjourned.

• Voted to take all public comments under advisement and file written documentation (motion by O'Neil, seconded by Long)
• Voted to adjourn (motion by Cavanaugh, seconded by Roy)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing tentative labor agreements with various city unions and school district personnel. The meeting also includes discussions on potential changes to tax abatement processes and park curfew ordinances. Additionally, the board will consider naming municipal buildings after individuals.

• Proposed amendments to change park curfew hours
• Tentative labor agreements with AFSCME Council 93 and Firefighters Local 856
• Naming the 1881 Lake Shore Road storage building after Charles J. Smith
• Request for case-by-case RSA 79-E tax abatements
• Subordination of a $20,000 city lien for 426 E. High Street

The Board ratified and laid over tentative agreements with AFSCME Council 93 (Highway, Parks, EPD, Health, Central Fleet) and the Manchester Professional Firefighter's Association, with final votes scheduled for a later meeting. The Board also approved a $214,992.53 fund transfer for fire escape renovations at 1269 Café and other projects, and referred a redistricting ordinance to a public hearing. A motion to table the AFSCME agreements was initially passed but later reversed, and the agreements were ratified with some opposition.

• Ratified and laid over AFSCME Highway, Parks, EPD tentative agreement (10-4, Hirschmann opposed)
• Ratified and laid over AFSCME Health Department tentative agreement (Hirschmann opposed)
• Ratified and laid over AFSCME Central Fleet tentative agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified and laid over Firefighter's Association tentative agreement (Levasseur and Sharonov abstained)
• Approved $214,992.53 transfer for 1269 Café fire escape renovation and CARES Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for Domestic Violence Prosecutor grant (unanimous)
• Approved $75,300 for demolition at 298-302 Front Street (unanimous)
• Referred redistricting ordinance to public hearing (Hirschmann opposed)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will review several budget amendments and grant acceptances for public health and safety. The agenda includes requests to commit HOME funds to local development projects. The committee will also consider infrastructure, demolition, and fire equipment contracts.

• Allocation of HOME funds for Kelley Falls, NeighborWorks Southern NH, and Waypoint 298 Hanover Street
• Budget amendments for grants including Homeland Security ($378,711) and Public Health Preparedness ($313,017)
• Authorization to purchase a Fire Department Engine via RFP
• Fund transfer of $214,992.53 for fire escape renovation at 456 Union Street
• Contract approval of $75,300 for demolition at 298-302 Front Street

The Committee on Community Improvement approved 21 items, including acceptance of federal and state grants for public health, public safety, and infrastructure projects, as well as budget adjustments and contract authorizations. All motions passed, with two lien subordination requests received and filed over the chairman's opposition.

• Approved $313,017 for Public Health Preparedness (unanimous)
• Approved $260,000 for Health Center Infrastructure Support-ARPA (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 for I Care NH (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 for STD Workforce Development (unanimous)
• Approved $211,331 for Justice Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $93,000 for STOP Violence Against Women (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for NIBRS Crime Statistics Software (unanimous)
• Approved $124,161 for Assistance to Firefighter's Grant-SCBA (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will receive an update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund. Members will also review Finance Department reports regarding accounts receivable and the unaudited monthly financial report for the first four months of fiscal year 2022.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Reports on accounts receivable over 90 days, aging, and outstanding receivables
• Unaudited monthly financial report for the first four months of fiscal year 2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing amendments to the City of Manchester Code of Ordinances. These proposals involve changing closure times for parks and hours of use for playgrounds.

• Amendment to Section 96.04 Park Operating Policy regarding closure time
• Amendment to Section 130.39 Playgrounds; Hours for Use; Damaging Equipment regarding hours of use

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to recommend two ordinance amendments to the full Board of Mayor and Aldermen: one changing park operating policy closure times and another changing playground hours. The motion passed, with Chairman Sharonov opposing the park policy change. The committee also discussed fast-tracking the amendments to allow full board approval sooner.

• Recommended ordinance amendments on park closure times and playground hours to full board (3-1, Sharonov opposed park policy change)
• Elected Alderman Sharonov as Chairman Pro-Tem (unanimous)

General

The Board of Recount will conduct a recount of votes from the November 2, 2021 Municipal General Election. The board will adopt procedures for the process and review results presented by City Clerk Matthew Normand to declare the elected Ward 7 Alderman.

• Adoption of procedures for the Ward 7 Alderman recount
• Recount of votes cast for Ward 7 Alderman
• Declaration of the elected Ward 7 Alderman

General

The Board of Registrars is meeting to accept updates to the voter checklist from September 22 through October 27, 2021. The board will also review Deputy Registrar appointments for the November 2, 2021, Municipal General Election and update its official signature stamp.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes
• Deputy Registrar appointments for the November 2, 2021, Municipal General Election
• Update to the Board of Registrar signature stamp

The Board of Registrars voted to accept voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes from September 22 to October 27, 2021, and approved the list of deputy registrars for the November 2, 2021 Municipal General Election. Members also signed to create a Board of Registrar stamp. The meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Accepted voter checklist additions, changes, and removals (motion by Carr, seconded by Farmer)
• Accepted deputy registrar appointments for the November 2, 2021 election (motion by Tremblay, seconded by Farmer)
• Adjourned (motion by Tremblay, seconded by Carr)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will review several finance department reports, including updates on the City's Revolving Loan Fund. The committee will also consider a request to authorize writing off certain first quarter receivables.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of Accounts Receivable and Aging Reports
• Monthly Financial Report for the first three months of fiscal year 2022
• Request to authorize writing off first quarter receivables

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration voted to write off first quarter receivables deemed uncollectable, primarily parking permit debts. It also accepted reports on the revolving loan fund, accounts receivable, and the city's monthly financial report, which noted lower auto registration revenue due to chip shortages.

• Approved write-off of first quarter receivables as presented
• Accepted revolving loan fund report
• Accepted accounts receivable and aging reports
• Approved monthly financial report for first three months of FY22

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems will discuss a request to change tax exemption benefit amounts for the elderly and disabled. The committee will also hold discussions regarding congregate housing and stormwater utility funding.

• Request for changes to elderly and disabled tax exemption benefit amounts
• Discussion of congregate housing in the city
• Discussion of stormwater utility funding

The Administration/Information Systems Committee voted to approve the Assessor's recommended increases to property tax exemption benefit amounts for elderly, disabled, and blind residents. The recommendation raises the exemption for ages 65-74 to $156,000, 75-79 to $210,000, 80+ to $280,000, and for disabled and blind to $156,000. The item was reported out to the full Board for final approval. The committee also removed a stormwater utility funding discussion from the table and filed it, while a congregate housing discussion remained tabled.

• Approved increased elderly/disabled/blind exemption amounts (motion by Long, seconded by Shaw)
• Removed stormwater utility funding discussion from table and filed it (motion by Long, seconded by Shaw)
• Congregate housing discussion remained tabled

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen scheduled a special meeting to hear testimony regarding a Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Application for 73 Hanover. Assessor Robert Gagne was requested to provide a presentation. Testimony will be taken under advisement for later reports to the Board.

• Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Application for 73 Hanover (Map 207, Lot 7)
• Presentation by Assessor Robert Gagne

The Board held a public hearing on a resolution to appropriate $10,847,571 in state adequacy aid to the Manchester School District. After hearing public comments, the Board voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance for further consideration. No final decision was made on the appropriation.

• Referred $10.8M supplemental appropriation resolution to Finance Committee (motion by Cavanaugh, seconded by Long)
• Adjourned special meeting (motion by Long, seconded by O'Neil)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands & Buildings is reviewing requests to amend park curfew hours and name municipal buildings. The committee will also discuss the potential sale of six tax-deeded properties through public auction.

• Proposed sale of six tax-deeded properties, including 160 Eddy Road and 49 West Street
• Amendment to Ordinance 96.04 regarding park curfew hours
• Naming the distribution storage building at 1881 Lake Shore Road after Charles J. Smith
• Acceptance of high bidder for Union Street property (Map 0310, Lot 0004)
• Landlord Consent and Waiver of Lien for Tabletop Tycoon, Inc. at 195 McGregor Street

The Lands & Buildings Committee approved educational signage on Manchester's Black history, funded by private donations, and voted to amend park curfew ordinances to sunset-to-sunrise, with one opposition. It also approved naming Water Works facilities after Charles J. Smith, J.T. Fanning, and Charles C. Cole, accepted a high bid for a Union Street property sale, authorized a landlord consent document, and deemed six tax-deeded properties surplus for disposal.

• Approved Black history educational signage (unanimous)
• Approved park curfew amendment to sunset-to-sunrise (1 opposed)
• Approved naming new storage building after Charles J. Smith
• Approved naming Cohas Pump Station after J.T. Fanning and plaque for Charles C. Cole
• Approved acceptance of high bidder for Union Street property sale
• Authorized Mayor to sign Landlord Consent for Tabletop Tycoon, Inc.
• Deemed six tax-deeded properties surplus for public auction

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This special meeting consists of procedural items for public participation. Residents may address the Board on community concerns with comments limited to three minutes.

• Public participation session

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting solely for public participation. Residents raised concerns about affordable housing, homelessness, shelter conditions at New Horizons, and a request for a loan subordination. The Board voted to take all comments under advisement and receive written documentation, but made no substantive decisions. A FY22 budget forecast was also presented, projecting a $471,500 surplus.

• Voted to take all public comments under advisement and file written documentation (unanimous)
• Voted to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board is reviewing resolutions to amend the FY2022 Community Improvement Program with various fund allocations. Key items include funding for housing initiatives and substance abuse reduction. Additionally, the Board will consider personnel changes and new traffic regulations.

• $2,538,601 for HUD HOME-ARP Housing Initiatives
• $500,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative
• Addition of ARPA-funded Park Ranger positions
• New traffic regulations on Frederick Street and Garlact Avenue
• Tax relief application for 73 Hanover Street

The Board approved the consent agenda, including $2.5M for HUD HOME-ARP housing initiatives and several other Community Improvement Program fund appropriations. It also approved a $500,000 substance abuse reduction initiative, new Park Ranger positions, and various personnel reclassifications. A request to subordinate a city lien for 426 E. High Street was tabled pending financial details, while a similar request for 182 Notre Dame Avenue was approved over opposition.

• Approved $2,538,601 for HUD HOME-ARP housing initiatives (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative (unanimous)
• Approved $9,990 for Police Academy Cadre (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 for ALS Response Program (unanimous)
• Approved $98,981.10 for Radiological Emergency Preparedness (unanimous)
• Approved $41,984 for Highway Safety Grant (unanimous)
• Tabled subordination of $20,000 lien at 426 E. High Street pending financials
• Approved subordination of $38,700 lien at 182 Notre Dame Avenue (opposed by Roy, Sharonov; Levasseur abstained)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the FY2022 Community Improvement Program. These amendments propose allocating funds for housing, substance abuse reduction, and emergency preparedness.

• $2,538,601 for HUD HOME-ARP Housing Initiatives and Support
• $500,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative
• $98,981.10 for Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program
• $26,000 for ALS Response Program
• $41,984 for Highway Safety Grant

The Committee on Finance voted to recommend passage of six resolutions amending the FY2022 Community Improvement Program, including $2,538,601 for HUD HOME-ARP housing initiatives and $500,000 for a substance abuse reduction initiative. The committee also approved 12 CIP budget authorizations, subject to final adoption of the related resolutions. All actions were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved $2,538,601 for HUD HOME-ARP Housing Initiatives and Planning/Admin Support
• Approved $500,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative
• Approved $9,990 for Police Academy Cadre
• Approved $26,000 for ALS Response Program
• Approved $98,981.10 for Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program
• Approved $41,984 for Highway Safety Grant
• Approved 12 CIP budget authorizations subject to final resolution adoption

General

The committee will discuss a request for a $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation following increases in Adequacy and Relief Aid. The agenda also includes a presentation on ESSER II and III funds and updates regarding the Manchester School District facilities plan and start of the school year.

• $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation request
• Presentation regarding ESSER II & III Funds
• Manchester School District facilities plan update
• Manchester School District start of school year update

The Special Joint Committee on Education heard a presentation on the use of ESSER II and III federal funds for learning recovery, including hiring intervention teachers, tutors, and mental health support. The committee also discussed a request for a $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation from increased state Adequacy and Relief Aid, which was referred to a public hearing and a vote by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen later that evening. No formal votes were taken by this committee.

• Heard presentation on ESSER II & III funds for learning recovery
• Discussed $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation request (referred to public hearing and BMA vote)
• No formal votes taken by committee

General

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic will review a Fire Department presentation regarding the Squad 1 Community Response Unit. The committee will also address proposed traffic changes for Frederick Street and Garlact Avenue.

• Right turn only proposal at Frederick Street and Second Street
• Commercial motor vehicle prohibition on Garlact Avenue between Lake Shore Road and Hartt Avenue
• Fire Department presentation on the Squad 1 Community Response Unit

The committee heard a presentation on the Fire Department's Squad 1 Community Response Unit and discussed its funding. It approved two traffic proposals: a right-turn-only restriction at Frederick and Second Streets, and a prohibition on commercial motor vehicles on Garlact Avenue. It also temporarily approved traffic changes for Parker Varney and Northwest schools to improve drop-off safety.

• Approved right-turn-only restriction on Frederick Street at Second Street
• Approved commercial motor vehicle prohibition on Garlact Avenue between Lake Shore Road and Hartt Avenue
• Temporarily approved traffic changes for Parker Varney and Northwest schools (one-month trial)

General

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is reviewing several requests for position reclassifications and staff additions. The agenda includes updates to the City's Drug & Alcohol Policy and the addition of ARPA-funded park ranger positions.

• Request to update the City's Drug & Alcohol Policy
• Reclassification of Benefits Coordinator (grade 18) to Benefits Manager (grade 20)
• Elimination of one vacant Airport Maintenance Worker II position and addition of an Airport Building Technician
• Addition of two ARPA-funded Park Ranger I and one ARPA-funded Park Ranger II positions
• Reclassification of Financial Analyst I (grade 19) to Business Administrator (grade 20)

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance approved an update to the City's Drug & Alcohol Policy to include all safety-sensitive or contractual positions, not just police and fire. It also approved several personnel actions, including reclassifying the Benefits Coordinator to Benefits Manager, adding physical ability language to two class specifications, eliminating an Airport Maintenance Worker II position for an Airport Building Technician, reclassifying a Water Works Financial Analyst I to Business Administrator, and adding three ARPA-funded Park Ranger positions. A tabled item on hiring an independent firm to evaluate the Fire Department remained on the table.

• Approved update to Drug & Alcohol Policy to cover safety-sensitive/contractual positions
• Approved reclassification of Benefits Coordinator (grade 18) to Benefits Manager (grade 20)
• Approved adding essential physical abilities language to Equipment Operator I and Meter Reader II class specs
• Approved eliminating one vacant Airport Maintenance Worker II (grade 15) and adding one Airport Building Technician (grade 17)
• Approved reclassification of Water Works Financial Analyst I (grade 19) to Business Administrator (grade 20)
• Approved adding two ARPA-funded Park Ranger I (grade 16) and one Park Ranger II (grade 17) positions
• Tabled item on independent Fire Department evaluation remained on table

General

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a resolution for a school district supplemental appropriation. The resolution proposes using increased State Adequacy and Relief Aid for Fiscal Year 2022.

• Resolution for $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation to Manchester School District

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting and public hearing on a resolution to appropriate $10,847,571 in state adequacy and relief aid to the Manchester School District. After hearing public comments, the Board voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Finance for further consideration. No final decision on the appropriation was made at this meeting.

• Referred supplemental appropriation resolution to Committee on Finance (motion by Cavanaugh, seconded by Long)
• Adjourned special meeting (motion by Long, seconded by O'Neil)

General

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting for public participation. The agenda was limited to providing residents an opportunity to address the Board on community concerns.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting solely for public participation. Residents spoke on affordable housing, bed bug remediation, and the use of ESSER funds for Manchester schools. No decisions were made; the board voted to take all comments under advisement and adjourned.

• Took all public comments under advisement and received written documentation (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

General

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing a $55 million bond resolution for wastewater treatment and sewer expansion projects. The agenda also includes a $10.8 million appropriation for the Manchester School District and updates to park curfew hours. Additionally, the board will consider new traffic regulations and staffing changes within city departments.

• $55,000,000 bond resolution for wastewater treatment and sewer expansion projects
• $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation for Manchester School District
• $131,000 for MHRA Community Policing
• New traffic regulations on Faltin Drive, Valley Street, Taylor Street, and Maple Street
• Tax relief application for property at 1211-1217 Elm Street

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $10.8 million supplemental appropriation to the Manchester School District from increased State Adequacy and Relief Aid, despite opposition from three aldermen who wanted the funds used for tax relief. The Board also approved several other items, including a $55 million bond for capital improvement projects, a $1.5 million firefighter grant, and a $131,000 community policing grant. A motion to table the school appropriation failed.

• Approved $10.8M supplemental appropriation to Manchester School District (10-3)
• Approved $55M bond for Environmental Protection Division capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $1,503,370 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for SCBA (unanimous)
• Approved $131,000 for MHRA Community Policing (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Homeland Security Grant HazMat (unanimous)
• Approved $23,334 for Oral Health Program (unanimous)
• Approved solar array lease amendment from 1 MW to 3.3 MW (unanimous)
• Approved Community Revitalization Tax Relief for 1211-1217 Elm Street (1 opposed)

General

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the FY2022 Community Improvement Program. These amendments include funding for community policing and HazMat programs. The committee will also consider a $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation for the Manchester School District.

• $131,000 for MHRA Community Policing
• $25,000 for 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Award-HazMat
• $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation for Manchester School District

The Manchester Finance Committee voted to advance three resolutions, including a $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation to the Manchester School District from increased State Adequacy and Relief Aid, and two Community Improvement Program authorizations totaling $156,000 for MHRA Community Policing and a Homeland Security Grant Program award. The committee also approved the related CIP budget authorizations, subject to final adoption of the resolutions. A brief dispute arose over whether a discussion was requested on the school funding resolution, but the vote proceeded.

• Advanced resolution for $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation to Manchester School District
• Advanced resolution for $131,000 FY22 CIP 410722 MHRA Community Policing
• Advanced resolution for $25,000 FY22 CIP 410822 Homeland Security Grant Program-HazMat
• Approved CIP budget authorizations for 410722 and 410822, subject to final adoption of related resolutions

General

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several budget authorizations and grant acceptances. These include funding for housing initiatives, firefighter grants, and substance abuse reduction. The committee will also consider requests regarding city lien subordinations and project extensions.

• $2,538,601 for HUD HOME-ARP Housing Initiatives and planning support
• $1,503,370 for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant-SCBA
• $500,000 for the Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative
• Lien subordination requests for 182 Notre Dame Avenue and 426 E. High Street
• Extension of three police projects through September 20, 2022

The Committee on Community Improvement approved multiple budget authorizations for grants and programs, including $1.5M for a firefighters grant, $2.5M for housing initiatives, and smaller amounts for health, safety, and police programs. It denied two requests to subordinate city liens on properties at 182 Notre Dame Avenue and 426 E. High Street, with the chairman voting in opposition. The committee also approved extensions for three police projects and renamed a fire department project.

• Approved abatement requests summary (unanimous)
• Approved $23,334 for Oral Health Program (unanimous)
• Approved $1,503,370 for Assistance to Firefighters Grant-SCBA (unanimous)
• Approved $41,984 for Highway Safety Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $98,981.10 for Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 for ALS Response Program (unanimous)
• Approved $9,990 for Police Academy Cadre (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative (unanimous)

General

The Special Committee on Airport Activities will receive an update from Airport Director Ted Kitchens. The report covers the COVID-19 pandemic, financial status, and airport operations.

• Update on COVID-19 pandemic impacts
• Financial update
• Operations update

The Special Committee on Airport Activities received an update from Airport Director Ted Kitchens on October 4, 2021. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational. Kitchens reported on the airport's recovery from the pandemic, new Spirit Airlines service starting October 7, federal grant funding, and upcoming projects including a $6.2 million taxiway project and a $1.2 million fire alarm system replacement.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Heard update on Spirit Airlines new service to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale starting Oct 7
• Noted receipt of $8.7 million in ARPA funding (pending BMA approval)
• Reported $6.2 million Taxiway Hotel project, 100% federally funded
• Reported $1.2 million terminal fire alarm system contract awarded to Piquette and Howard

General

The Board of Recount will conduct a recount of the votes cast for Mayor in the September 21, 2021, Municipal Primary Election. The meeting includes adopting procedures for the recount and declaring which two candidates will advance to the November 2, 2021, General Election.

• Adoption of procedures for the recount process
• Recount of votes cast for Mayor in the September 21 primary election
• Declaration of the two candidates moving to the November 2 General Election

General

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering a proposed amendment to the City Charter. The amendment would rename the School Committee to the School Board and grant it fiscal autonomy. If passed, the board may move to place this question on the November 2, 2021, ballot.

• Renaming 'School Committee' to 'School Board'
• Granting School Board fiscal autonomy and borrowing authority
• Authorizing appointment of an auditor, clerk, and treasurer
• Potential placement on the November 2, 2021, election ballot

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 5-7 against placing a proposed charter amendment on the November 2, 2021 ballot. The amendment would have renamed the School Committee to School Board, given the School Board fiscal autonomy and borrowing authority, and allowed it to override budget limits with a two-thirds vote. The motion failed, so the amendment will not appear on the ballot.

• Motion to place charter amendment on Nov 2 ballot failed (5-7)
• Charter amendment would have renamed School Committee to School Board
• Charter amendment would have given School Board fiscal autonomy and borrowing authority
• Charter amendment would have allowed School Board to override budget cap with 2/3 vote

General

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Application for property located at 1211-1217 Elm Street. Assessor Robert Gagne is scheduled to provide a presentation on the application. This special meeting is dedicated solely to this item.

• Public hearing for tax relief incentive at 1211-1217 Elm Street
• Presentation by Assessor Robert Gagne regarding the application

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special public hearing on a Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Application (RSA 79-E) for 1211-1217 Elm Street. The applicant revised the request from seven to five years, as allowed by ordinance. No decision was made; the board will consider the application at a future meeting.

• Held public hearing on 79-E tax relief application for 1211-1217 Elm Street
• No vote taken on the application
• Applicant revised request from 7-year to 5-year relief period

General

The Board of Registrars is reviewing voter checklist changes from July 24 through September 15, 2021. The meeting also includes accepting Deputy Registrar appointments for the September 21 Municipal Primary Election and updating database access authorizations.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes
• Deputy Registrar appointments for the September 21 Municipal Primary Election
• Authorization updates for ElectioNet database access

The Board of Registrars approved voter checklist additions, changes, and removals from July 24 to September 15, 2021, and accepted the list of deputy registrars for the September 21 Municipal Primary Election. The board also signed an ElectioNet authorization letter to update access permissions for three staff members. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Accepted voter checklist additions, changes, and removals (motion by Farmer, seconded by Tremblay)
• Accepted deputy registrar appointments for the September 21 Municipal Primary Election (motion by Tremblay, seconded by Farmer)
• Signed ElectioNet authorization letter to update access permissions for Matthew Normand, JoAnn Ferruolo, and Lisa McCarthy

General

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic will review proposed parking restrictions on Faltin Drive, Valley Street, Taylor Street, and Maple Street. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding homelessness initiatives and a request to use the Arms Lot for a car show.

• Proposed 'No Parking Anytime' zones on Faltin Drive, Valley Street, and Taylor Street
• Proposed changes to resident parking and 2-hour parking limits on Maple Street
• Presentation regarding homelessness initiatives by Schonna Green
• Request to use the Arms Lot for a car show on October 24, 2021

The committee voted to approve HOPE I, a homelessness initiative, without including the Homeless Bill of Rights, which will be discussed at a future meeting. It also approved several parking changes and a car show at the Arms Lot, with the condition that burnout and exhaust contests are not allowed.

• Approved no-parking and resident-parking changes on Faltin Drive, Valley Street, Taylor Street, and Maple Street (unanimous)
• Approved HOPE I without the Homeless Bill of Rights (unanimous)
• Approved car show at Arms Lot on Oct 24, 2021, with burnout and exhaust contests prohibited (unanimous)

General

The committee will review financial reports including accounts receivable and the first monthly report of fiscal year 2022. Members will also consider ordinances to revise the definition of 'family' and parking requirements for congregate housing within the Zoning Ordinance.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of accounts receivable over 90 days and aging reports
• Monthly Financial Report for the first month of fiscal year 2022
• Amendment to revise 'family' definition in Zoning Ordinance Chapter 155
• Amendment to revise parking requirements for congregate housing

The Special Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration met and approved the July Revolving Loan Fund report, the Finance Department's accounts receivable reports, and the unaudited Monthly Financial Report for July 2021. The committee also voted to enroll two zoning ordinance amendments (revising the definition of 'family' and parking requirements for congregate housing) for consistency with Board rules. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Revolving Loan Fund report (3-0)
• Accepted Finance Department reports on accounts receivable (3-0)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report for July 2021 (3-0)
• Enrolled zoning ordinance amendments on 'family' definition and congregate housing parking (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Lands & Buildings scheduled a non-public session for September 7, 2021. The meeting is intended for the consideration of real or personal property acquisition, sale, or lease.

• Consideration of property acquisition, sale, or lease

The Special Committee on Lands & Buildings met in non-public session and voted to accept Janet Wong's offer to purchase 521 Maple Street. The sale includes stipulations that the buyer enter the building permitting process within 30 days of closing, prorate 2021 taxes as of the sale date, and accept a deed restriction preventing congregate housing. The minutes were sealed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Accepted Janet Wong's offer for 521 Maple Street with stipulations (4-0)
• Voted to enter non-public session for property discussion (4-0)
• Voted to seal the minutes (4-0)

General

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several budget amendments for capital improvement projects. The agenda also includes a request to subordinate a city lien and approval of an updated compliance plan.

• $811,413 for Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity 'Enhancing Detection' Fund
• $131,000 for MHRA Community Policing
• $25,000 Homeland Security Grant Program Award - Hazmat
• Subordination of a $30,000 City lien at 324-326 Spruce Street
• Updated HUD Section 3 and Minority Business Compliance Plan

The Committee on Community Improvement approved four budget amendments accepting federal funds totaling $979,372 for epidemiology, overdose data, hazmat, and community policing programs. It also approved the updated HUD Section 3 and Minority Business Compliance Plan, and approved subordinating a $30,000 city lien on 324-326 Spruce Street.

• Approved $811,413 for CIP 213021 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity 'Enhancing Detection' Fund.
• Approved $11,959 for CIP 212320 Overdose Data to Action Supplemental Funds.
• Approved $25,000 for CIP 410822 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Award - Hazmat.
• Approved $131,000 for CIP 410722 MHRA Community Policing.
• Approved the City's updated HUD Section 3 and Minority Business Compliance Plan.
• Approved subordination of a $30,000 city lien for 324-326 Spruce Street.

General

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is reviewing requests for personnel changes in the Police, Finance, and Airport departments. The agenda also includes informational reports from the Human Resources Director regarding hiring and compensation.

• Update Economic Development Director specs and rename Marketing & Retention Specialist to Business Liaison
• Add one Police Community Program Coordinator (grade 19)
• Eliminate one Financial Analyst I (grade 19) and add one Financial Analyst II (grade 22)
• Airport staff changes: add Server Administrator and Property and Contract Coordinator; eliminate two vacant roles

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance approved four personnel actions: updating class specifications for the Economic Development Director and renaming the Marketing & Retention Specialist to Business Liaison (funded through ARPA funds); adding a Police Community Program Coordinator (civilian, ARPA-funded); reclassifying a Financial Analyst I to Financial Analyst II; and making four complement changes at the Airport (eliminating a LAN Administrator and an Administrative Assistant II, adding a Server Administrator and a Property and Contract Coordinator). The committee also discussed hiring and retention challenges, including probationary period pay discrepancies and compensation issues, but took no action on those topics. A tabled item on evaluating the Fire Department remained on the table.

• Approved updated class specs for Economic Development Director and renamed Marketing & Retention Specialist to Business Liaison (motion by Stewart, second by Cavanaugh)
• Approved adding one Police Community Program Coordinator, grade 19, funded through ARPA (motion by Cavanaugh, second by Roy)
• Approved eliminating one Financial Analyst I, grade 19, and adding one Financial Analyst II, grade 22 (motion by Cavanaugh, second by Roy)
• Approved Airport complement changes: eliminate LAN Administrator and Administrative Assistant II; add Server Administrator and Property and Contract Coordinator (motion by Roy, second by Cavanaugh)
• Tabled item on hiring independent firm to evaluate Fire Department remained on table

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This special meeting provides Manchester residents an opportunity to address the Board on community concerns. The agenda contains only procedural items for public comment.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special public participation meeting where residents spoke on affordable housing, the property tax revaluation, and the Ward 12 School Board vacancy. No formal decisions were made; all comments were taken under advisement and the meeting adjourned.

• Voted to take all public comments under advisement and receive written documentation (unanimous)
• Voted to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed several financial resolutions, including a $55 million bond for wastewater upgrades. The agenda also included a $10.8 million supplemental appropriation request from the Manchester School District. Additionally, the board addressed zoning ordinance amendments and traffic regulation changes.

• $55,000,000 bond resolution for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and sewer expansion
• $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation request from Manchester School District
• Amendments to zoning ordinances regarding 'family' definitions and parking requirements
• Approval of various Community Improvement Program (CIP) funding amendments
• Donation of $7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union for the Fire Department

The Board approved a $55 million bond resolution for various capital improvement projects by the Environmental Protection Division, including wastewater treatment plant upgrades and sewer expansion. It also approved multiple fund transfers and appropriations for various community improvement programs, and appointed Carlos Gonzalez to fill the Ward 12 School Committee vacancy. The Board also accepted the return of Hallsville Elementary School from the school district.

• Approved $55M bond for EPD capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $128,505.53 transfer for LED street lighting program (unanimous)
• Approved $726,206 for System of Care-SAMHSA program (unanimous)
• Appointed Carlos Gonzalez to Ward 12 School Committee (7-5)
• Accepted Hallsville Elementary School building from school district (unanimous)
• Approved $10,847,571 supplemental appropriation request referred to public hearing (majority, 1 opposed)
• Denied $68,000 request from The Nature Conservancy for Cedar Swamp Preserve parking lot (3-2)
• Approved traffic regulations including new stop signs and school zones (unanimous)

General

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend several Community Improvement Programs with various fund transfers. The committee will also consider a $55,000,000 bond resolution for wastewater treatment and sewer expansion projects.

• $55,000,000 bond for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and sewer expansion
• $128,505.53 for the LED Street Lighting Program
• $726,206 for System of Care—SAMHSA
• $16,738 for HazMat Allocation-FLIR
• $6,000 for Warm Zone EMS Equipment & Training

The Manchester Committee on Finance approved multiple Community Improvement Program (CIP) fund transfers and appropriations, including $128,505.53 for LED street lighting, $726,206 for System of Care-SAMHSA, and $811,413 for Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity. The committee also voted to approve a $55,000,000 bond resolution for various capital improvement projects by the Environmental Protection Division, but laid it over for further consideration. Budget authorizations for the listed CIP projects were approved subject to final adoption of related resolutions.

• Approved $128,505.53 transfer for FY2019 CIP LED Street Lighting Program
• Approved $6,000 appropriation for FY2021 CIP Warm Zone EMS Equipment & Training
• Approved $16,738 appropriation for FY2022 CIP HazMat Allocation-FLIR
• Approved $3,000 appropriation for FY2021 CIP Asthma Home Visiting Program
• Approved $726,206 appropriation for FY2020 CIP System of Care—SAMHSA
• Approved $11,959 appropriation for FY2020 CIP Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Supplemental Funds
• Approved $811,413 appropriation for FY2021 CIP Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity 'Enhancing Detection' Funding
• Approved $55,000,000 bond resolution for 2022 CIP Various Capital Improvement Projects (laid over)