Manchester public meetings in 2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration will review financial reports and proposed ordinance amendments. These include changes to sick leave use, vacation accrual rates, and the city housing code regarding pests.

• Amendments to sick leave and vacation policies
• Housing code updates regarding insects, rodents, and vermin
• Review of the City's Revolving Loan Fund update
• Presentation of monthly financial reports for fiscal year 2023

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration accepted several financial reports and approved three ordinance amendments regarding employee leave and pest control. A site lease agreement for DISH Wireless remained tabled.

• Accepted report on City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Accepted Finance Department reports on accounts receivable and aging
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report for first five months of FY2023
• Approved amendment to Section 33.081 Sick Leave (A) and (D)
• Approved amendment to Section 33.079 Vacations regarding accrual and use
• Approved amendment to Chapter 150 Housing Code regarding pests (Sections 150.067 and 150.068)
• Tabled DISH Wireless, LLC Site Lease Agreement on Hackett Hill Road

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Joint Committee on School Buildings will receive updates regarding ESSER ventilation projects and the school project schedule. These items are for informational purposes only, and no action is required.

• ESSER Ventilation Projects Update
• School Project Schedule Update

The committee voted to stop holding monthly meetings for informational updates, opting instead for written reports from the Chief of Facilities. The committee will convene only when items require formal action.

• Approved motion to meet only when an item needs to be acted upon

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed several amendments to the FY2023 Community Improvement Program. The agenda included recommendations for various grants, personnel changes in city departments, and updates on board nominations.

• $1,714,484 for the FY23 Road Program–State Block Grant
• $494,918.65 for the Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust
• Application for a $2 million grant to purchase a fire department ladder truck
• Increase in yearly stipend for elected school board members from $2,000 to $5,000
• $1.6 million for the CSO Cemetery Brook-Design project

The Board approved several Community Improvement Program (CIP) funding authorizations for public health, opioid litigation, and road programs. They also ordained amendments to city codes regarding sick leave, vacations, and housing pests. A proposal to provide $15,000 in scholarships for the Manchester Basketball League was denied.

• Approved $1.71M for FY23 Road Program-State Block Grant
• Approved $1.6M for CSO Cemetery Brook-Design
• Approved $494,918.65 for Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust
• Approved $250,000 for CSO Study, Design & Construction
• Approved $347,000 transfer for South Manchester Rail Trail
• Approved request to apply for $2M ladder truck grant (10% city match required)
• Approved increase in school board member yearly stipends from $2,000 to $5,000
• Denied $15,000 contingency funding for Manchester Basketball League scholarships

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the FY2023 Community Improvement Program. These proposals involve appropriating funds for various projects, including road programs, public health preparedness, and law enforcement equipment. The committee will also consider budget authorizations for several specific items.

• $1,714,484 for FY23 Road Program – State Block Grant
• $1,600,000 for CSO Cemetery Brook - Design
• $494,918.65 for Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust
• $75,000 for 2022 Homeland Security Hazmat Grant
• $45,195.76 for The Light House Transitional Housing Program

The Committee on Finance voted to pass several resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program (CIP) to authorize and appropriate funds for various public health, safety, and infrastructure projects. Budget authorizations for these items were approved subject to the final adoption of the related resolutions.

• Approved $1,714,484 for FY 2023 CIP 712223 FY23 Road Program – State Block Grant
• Approved $1,600,000 for FY2022 CIP 711122 CSO Cemetery Brook - Design
• Approved $494,918.65 for FY 2023 CIP 211723 Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust
• Approved $347,000 for FY 2012 510712 South Manchester Rail Trail (CMAQ)
• Approved $250,000 for FY 2021 CIP 711021 CSO Study, Design and Construction
• Approved $75,300 for FY 2023 CIP 610623 Dilapidated Buildings
• Approved $75,000 for FY 2023 CIP 411423 2022 Homeland Security Hazmat Grant
• Approved $45,195.76 for FY 2023 CIP 611223 The Light House Transitional Housing Program

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing three ordinance amendments. These proposals involve changes to sick leave use, vacation accrual rates, and housing code regulations regarding pests. If approved, these items will be referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration.

• Amendment to Section 33.081 regarding sick leave use terms
• Amendment to Section 33.079 regarding vacation use and accrual rates
• Amendment to Housing Code Sections 150.067 and 150.068 regarding insects, rodents, and vermin

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to pass three ordinance amendments and refer them to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration. These amendments address sick leave terms, vacation accrual for new employees, and the housing code regarding pests.

• Approved amendment to Section 33.081 regarding sick leave use
• Approved amendment to Section 33.079 regarding vacation use and accrual, effective January 1, 2023
• Approved amendment to Housing Code Sections 150.067 and 150.068 regarding insects, rodents, vermin and other pests

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will review several grant applications and budget amendments for various city projects. This includes requests from the Fire Chief for federal grants and authorizations for Capital Improvement Plan expenditures.

• $2 million Assistance to Firefighter's Grant request for a ladder truck
• $100,000 Homeland Security Grant for Central Station security fencing
• $494,918.65 budget amendment for Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust
• $1,714,484 budget authorization for the FY23 Road Program-State Block Grant
• $347,000 fund transfer to South Manchester Rail Trail

The Committee on Community Improvement approved several grant applications for fire department equipment and infrastructure. The board also authorized the expenditure of funds for public health, opioid litigation, and road programs, and approved sewer bill abatements.

• Approved sewer bill abatements (carried with one opposition)
• Approved application for $2M Assistance to Firefighter's Grant for ladder truck
• Approved application for $100,000 Homeland Security Grant for Central Station fence and gate
• Approved application for $150,000 BRIC Grant for Green Streets Program
• Approved $494,918.65 for Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust
• Approved $1.71M for FY23 Road Program-State Block Grant
• Approved $1.85M for CSO Study, Design & Construction and Cemetery Brook-Design
• Approved $347,000 transfer to South Manchester Rail Trail

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is considering several requests for personnel changes across various city departments. The meeting also includes a review of an ordinance amendment regarding employee vacation time.

• Proposed staff changes for Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division
• Request to add a Fire Telecommunications Manager and update EMS titles
• Proposed addition of a Zoning Review Officer II in Planning & Community Development
• Ordinance amendment regarding flex vacation for new employees' first six months
• Recommendation to increase School Board member stipends from $2,000 to $4,000

The committee approved several city department staffing changes and increased the yearly stipend for elected school board members. A proposed change to vacation rules for new employees was withdrawn due to IRS regulations.

• Approved Parks, Recreation & Cemetery changes: eliminated one Equipment Operator IV and one Horticultural Supervisor; added one Recreation Maintenance Worker and one Vegetation Specialist
• Approved adding a Fire Telecommunications Manager and changing EMS Training Officer title to EMS Coordinator
• Approved Planning & Community Development changes: added one Zoning Review Officer II and amended Zoning Review Officer to Zoning Review Officer I
• Approved Welfare changes: added one Welfare Specialist II and unfunded two vacant part-time Security Officer positions
• Voted to receive and file (withdraw) proposed ordinance amendment to Section 33.079 regarding flex vacations
• Approved increasing Board of School Committee yearly stipends to $5,000 effective January 2, 2024
• Tabled request for 'side bar' negotiations regarding police availability pay

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed committee recommendations regarding school building change order policies and welfare guidelines. The agenda also included nominations for the Office of Youth Services and Library Trustees. Additionally, the board addressed sidewalk petitions and a request to waive taxes on a land parcel.

• Amendment to school building change order policy increasing limits to $50,000
• Request to waive taxes on Groveland Avenue land parcel being forfeited to the city
• Recommendation to write off $1,120 in first quarter receivables
• Sidewalk petitions for 34 Liberty Street, 824 South Mammoth Road, and 363 Bodwell Road
• Proposed amendments to Welfare General Assistance Guidelines

The Board voted against allocating $15,000 from contingency funds for Manchester Basketball League scholarships. Other actions included approving sidewalk petitions and updating city ordinances regarding sick leave, vacations, and pest control.

• Denied $15,000 contingency funding for Manchester Basketball League scholarships (11-2)
• Approved 50/50 sidewalk petitions for 34 Liberty St, 824 South Mammoth Rd, and 363 Bodwell Rd
• Approved write-off of first quarter receivables totaling $1,120
• Approved amendments to Welfare General Assistance Guidelines
• Approved tax waiver for Raymond St. Jean for land on Groveland Avenue
• Amended Joint School Buildings Committee change order policy to increase limits to $50,000
• Confirmed Patricia Cornell and Ken Snow as Library Trustees
• Adopted ordinance amendments for sick leave, vacations, and housing code pest control

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will review finance department reports including accounts receivable and aging reports. Members 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, aging reports, and outstanding receivables
• Request to write off first quarter receivables
• Monthly Financial Report for the first four months of fiscal year 2023
• Tabled: Site Lease Agreement on Hackett Hill Road by DISH Wireless, LLC

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration accepted several financial reports and approved a small write-off of receivables. The committee also reviewed the city's monthly financial report for the first four months of fiscal year 2023.

• Approved $1,120 write-off for first quarter receivables
• Accepted report on City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Accepted Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, and Outstanding Receivables reports
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report for first four months of FY2023
• Tabled Site Lease Agreement request from DISH Wireless, LLC on Hackett Hill Road

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems is reviewing a communication from the Welfare Director. Charleen Michaud has requested the adoption of amendments to the General Assistance Guidelines.

• Request for adoption of amendments to General Assistance Guidelines

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems met to review a request from the Welfare Director. The committee voted to adopt amendments to the General Assistance Guidelines.

• Approved amendments to General Assistance Guidelines

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Joint School Buildings met to receive information regarding several school facility projects. The session included updates on ESSER ventilation work and the design process for multiple schools. No official actions were required during this meeting.

• ESSER Ventilation Projects progress tracker and schedule of values
• Request for ESSER funds for Weston Elementary School construction project
• Project schedule updates for Green Acres, Northwest, and Webster schools
• Design process updates for Central, Hillside, Southside, and Parkside schools

The committee appointed Jim O’Connell and June Trisciani as co-chairs and voted to meet monthly starting in December. The board also updated a 2004 change order policy to increase the spending threshold for the Department of Public Works.

• Appointed Jim O’Connell and June Trisciani as co-chairs (unanimous)
• Approved meeting on a monthly basis beginning in December (unanimous)
• Increased change order value threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for DPW execution (carried; Alderman Levasseur opposed)
• Added policy requirement that no change orders be executed unless funds exist in the project budget (carried; Alderman Levasseur opposed)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will consider a contract for the lease of the Manchester Transportation Center on Canal Street. Members will also review an offer to forfeit land ownership on Groveland Avenue and revisit a request for an ADA ramp license at 1211 Elm Street.

• Lease contract for Manchester Transportation Center on Canal Street
• Land ownership forfeiture offer for Groveland Avenue parcel
• Revocable license request for an ADA ramp at 1211 Elm Street

The Committee on Lands & Buildings approved a revocable license for an ADA accessible ramp and landing. Members also voted to deem the Manchester Transportation Center on Canal Street as surplus property and approved a land forfeiture on Groveland Avenue with taxes waived.

• Deemed Manchester Transportation Center on Canal Street surplus (unanimous)
• Approved land forfeiture for Groveland Avenue (Tax Map 492, Lot 11) with taxes waived (unanimous)
• Approved revocable license for ADA accessible ramp and landing at 1211 Elm Street (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board is reviewing several amendments to the Community Improvement Program, including significant grants for lead-based paint reduction and dam safety repairs. The agenda also includes personnel reclassifications and new traffic regulations for specific streets. Additionally, nominations for Library Trustees were presented during a joint session.

• $5,017,825 for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program
• $578,934 for Dorrs Pond Dam Safety Repair
• New parking regulations on Hanover Street and Lebel Avenue
• Reappointment of Library Trustees Patricia Cornell and Ken Snow
• $360,691.70 for Traffic Signal Corridor Upgrades and Roadway Program

The Board approved multiple budget amendments for grants targeting lead-based paint reduction, homeland security, and public safety. They also approved a lease for the Manchester Transportation Center and a license for an ADA ramp at 1211 Elm Street.

• Approved $5,017,825 for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program
• Approved $700,000 for Lead-Based Paint Healthy Homes Supplemental Funding
• Approved $578,934 for Dorrs Pond Dam Safety Repair
• Approved $550,000 for CSO Optimization/Controls
• Approved lease for Manchester Transportation Center with Stebbins Commercial Properties
• Approved ADA accessible ramp and landing license at 1211 Elm Street
• Approved amendment to Master Development Agreement with Lansing Melbourne Group
• Reappointed Patricia Cornell and Ken Snow to the Board of Trustees of the Library

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program. These amendments propose authorizing and appropriating funds for various public safety, infrastructure, and health programs.

• $5,017,825 for 2022 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program
• $578,934 for Dorrs Pond Dam Safety Repair
• $700,000 for Lead-Based Paint Healthy Homes Supplemental Funding
• $490,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative
• $360,691.70 for Traffic Signal Corridor Upgrades and FY23 Roadway Program

The Committee on Finance voted to approve several resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program (CIP) to authorize and appropriate funds for public safety, infrastructure, and health grants. Budget authorizations for these projects were also approved subject to the adoption of the related resolutions.

• Approved $5,017,825 for 2022 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program
• Approved $700,000 for Lead-Based Paint Healthy Homes Supplemental Funding
• Approved $578,934 for Dorrs Pond Dam Safety Repair
• Approved $550,000 for CSO Optimization/Controls
• Approved $490,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative
• Approved $360,691.70 for Traffic Signal Corridor Upgrades and FY23 Roadway Program
• Approved $300,000 for NACCHO Implementing Overdose Strategies at the Local Level
• Approved budget authorizations for 17 CIP items subject to resolution adoption

General

The Board of Registrars is reviewing updates to the voter checklist from September 14 through November 2, 2022. The board will also consider appointments for Deputy Registrars for the State General Election on November 8, 2022.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes from September 14 to November 2, 2022
• Deputy Registrar appointments for the November 8, 2022, State General Election

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several budget authorizations and resolutions. These items include accepting various grants for public safety, infrastructure, and health programs. The committee will also consider requests to apply for new transportation funding.

• $5,017,825 grant for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program
• $578,934 for Dorrs Pond Dam Safety Repair
• $300,000 for NACCHO Implementing Overdose Strategies
• $360,691.70 for Traffic Signal Corridor Upgrades and Roadway Program
• Request to apply for a US Department of Transportation SMART Grant

The Committee on Community Improvement approved multiple budget authorizations for grant funding and project expenditures. Key approvals included lead-based paint hazard reduction and various public safety and infrastructure grants. The committee also authorized applications for federal and state transportation funding.

• Approved $5,017,825 for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction and $700,000 for Lead-Based Paint Healthy Homes
• Approved $490,000 for Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative
• Approved $300,000 for NACCHO Implementing Overdose Strategies
• Approved $578,934 for Dorrs Pond Dam Safety Repair
• Approved $250,840 for Homeland Security Grant-Cyber Security Network Protection
• Approved $227,369 for Justice Assistance Grant
• Approved $360,691.70 transfer for Traffic Signal Corridor Upgrades and Roadway Program
• Approved request to apply for US DOT SMART Grant

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic is reviewing proposed updates to street meters and parking restrictions. The meeting includes a discussion regarding an estimated $50,000 to $100,000 cost for a crosswalk study on the NH Route 28 Bypass. Members will also receive a special events update from the Police Department.

• Proposed 2-hour meters on Hanover Street requiring two new kiosks
• New no-parking zones on Lebel Avenue and Roycraft Road
• 30-minute parking implementation on Wilson Street
• Estimated $50,000 to $100,000 cost for a crosswalk study near Rockingham Rail Trail
• Discussion of a park & pay kiosk at 451 Commercial Street

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic approved several parking modifications and a request for NHDOT to study a new crosswalk. A request for a park & pay kiosk at 451 Commercial Street remained tabled.

• Approved 2-hour meters on Hanover Street from Pine Street to Union Street
• Approved 'No Parking Anytime' on Lebel Avenue and Roycraft Road
• Approved 'No Parking Anytime' on Jewett Street from Cilley Road north 120 feet
• Approved 30-minute parking on Wilson Street
• Rescinded 'No Parking Monday through Friday' on Hanover Street
• Rescinded 'No Parking Anytime' on Jewett Street (ORD 10806)
• Approved NHDOT crosswalk study on NH Route 28 Bypass with estimated cost of $50,000 to $100,000
• Tabled installation of park & pay kiosk at 451 Commercial Street

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is reviewing several personnel and policy changes. Items include proposed ordinance amendments for vacation and sick leave, as well as staff reclassifications in Water Works and the Tax Collector's office. The committee will also consider increasing the annual stipend for elected school board members.

• Proposed increase of school board member stipend from $2,000 to $4,000
• Approval of $66,206.75 starting salary for Deputy Tax Collector
• Request for authorization of police negotiations regarding availability pay
• Ordinance amendments for employee vacation and sick leave accrual
• Proposed staff changes in Water Works and the Airport

The committee approved ordinance amendments to increase starting vacation for new non-affiliated employees from two to three weeks and allow immediate use of accrued time. Several personnel reclassifications and salary requests were approved, while a request for police detective availability pay was tabled.

• Approved $66,206.75 starting salary for Deputy Tax Collector
• Approved replacing one Watershed Maintenance Worker I (grade 13) with one Watershed Patrol Officer (grade 17)
• Approved Water Distribution Manager class specification revision and overtime eligibility
• Approved addition of one Business Administrator (grade 20) to Airport complement
• Tabled request for police detective availability pay ($25/week)
• Approved vacation ordinance amendment for non-affiliated employees (referred to Committee on Bills on Second Reading)
• Approved sick leave ordinance amendment (referred to Committee on Bills on Second Reading)
• Approved reclassification of Application Developer/Analyst (grade 19) to Application Developer/Analyst II (grade 20)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed requests for airport grant matching funds and land leases. The meeting also included recommendations for updates to the city's housing code regarding pests.

• Approval of $250,000 from Economic Development Special Revenue Account and $100,000 from MDC for airport grant match
• Recommendation to amend Housing Code sections 150.067 and 150.068 regarding insects, rodents, vermin, and other pests
• Approval of a five-year lease with Youngsville Athletic Association for land near Route 28 By-Pass
• Renaming Barrister Lane to Chief Thomas J. King Lane
• Request to extend the due diligence period for Wellington Hill properties

The Board approved deeming the former Hallsville School property as surplus and approved several grant acceptances. They also authorized the school district's continued control of school buildings for ESSER funding purposes and referred a lease for the Manchester Transportation Center to the Committee on Lands & Buildings.

• Deemed former Hallsville School property surplus (Approved)
• Approved renaming Barrister Lane to Chief Thomas J. King Lane
• Approved 5-year lease with Granite Heat Baseball Club for 4-acre parcel
• Approved ordinance amendment regarding Insects, Rodents, Vermin and Other Pests
• Approved $350,000 local match for SCASD Grant (Airport)
• Approved extension of due diligence period for Wellington Hill properties
• Affirmed BOSC responsibility for school building properties indefinitely
• Accepted $300,000 CDC grant and $490,000 NH Dept of Safety grant

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will review financial reports for the first three months of fiscal year 2023 and receive an update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund. The agenda also includes information on skate rentals at JFK Coliseum and a lease agreement request from DISH Wireless, LLC.

• Site Lease Agreement request from DISH Wireless, LLC on Hackett Hill Road
• Monthly Financial Report for the first three months of fiscal year 2023
• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Changes to public skate rentals at JFK Coliseum
• Finance Department reports on accounts receivable and aging

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration met on October 18, 2022, but took no substantive actions beyond accepting informational reports. Items included an update on public skate rentals at JFK Coliseum, a report on the City's Revolving Loan Fund, finance department reports, and the monthly financial report for the first quarter of FY2023. A tabled item regarding a site lease agreement with DISH Wireless on Hackett Hill Road remained on the table. No votes were taken on policy or spending matters.

• Accepted report on Revolving Loan Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted Finance Department reports on accounts receivable and aging (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial report for first quarter FY2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled item on DISH Wireless site lease agreement remained on table

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands & Buildings is reviewing a draft amendment to the Housing Code regarding pests. Members are also considering street renaming requests and a five-year land lease for baseball.

• Five-year lease of four acres on Route 28 By-Pass to Granite Heat Baseball Club
• Amendment to Chapter 150 Housing Code regarding insects, rodents, and pests
• Request to rename Barrister Lane to Chief Thomas J. King Lane
• License for an ADA ramp and landing at 1211 Elm Street
• Naming the Prout Park entry after Brigadier General Richard Vercauteren

The Committee on Lands & Buildings approved three items: renaming Barrister Lane to Chief Thomas J. King Lane, a five-year lease with Granite Heat Baseball Club for a Water Works parcel, and a draft ordinance amendment to Chapter 150 addressing pests. A revocable license for an ADA ramp at 1211 Elm Street was tabled pending additional information from DPW.

• Approved renaming Barrister Lane to Chief Thomas J. King Lane (unanimous)
• Approved five-year lease with Granite Heat Baseball Club for Water Works parcel (unanimous)
• Tabled revocable license for ADA ramp at 1211 Elm Street pending DPW info (unanimous)
• Approved draft ordinance amendment to Chapter 150: Housing Code on pests (unanimous)
• Approved naming Prout Park entry after Brigadier General Richard Vercauteren (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an amendment to Section 96.06 of the city ordinance. The proposal adds new language regarding camping, shopping carts, and bicycles. If passed, the amendment will be referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration.

• Ordinance Amendment to Section 96.06 Behavior

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading deadlocked 2-2 on an ordinance amending Section 96.06 to add restrictions on camping, shopping carts, and bicycles. After the clerk clarified the committee's role is only technical review, Alderman E. Sapienza moved to approve the ordinance on technical grounds; that motion carried 3-1, sending the ordinance to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration.

• Motion to pass the ordinance on policy merits failed on a 2-2 tie (Aldermen Fajardo and George-Kelly opposed).
• Motion to approve the ordinance on technical review carried 3-1 (Alderman George-Kelly opposed).
• Ordinance referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a resolution for a supplemental appropriation. The resolution proposes using excess revenues from the Manchester School District FY 2023 budget estimates.

• $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation for the Manchester School District

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special public hearing on a resolution to authorize a $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation to the Manchester School District using excess revenue estimates. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The board then voted to adjourn without taking action on the resolution.

• Held public hearing on Resolution authorizing $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation to Manchester School District (no public comment received)
• Voted to adjourn (motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Cavanaugh)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed committee recommendations regarding various city programs. Approved items included funds for community policing, highway safety grants, and capital residence projects. The meeting also addressed personnel reclassifications and traffic regulation changes.

• $3,664.11 donation from HOPE to the Fire Department for homelessness initiatives
• $131,000 for MHRA Community Policing and $76,365.75 for a Highway Safety Grant
• Fund transfers for Lincoln Avenue Capital-Residences and Family Place renovations
• $6,983.31 for removal of abandoned campers and RVs via Clean Harbors Environmental Services
• New 'No Parking Anytime' regulations on Milford Street and Jewett Street

The Board voted 11-2 to amend Section 96.06 of the city code, adding new restrictions on camping, shopping carts, and bicycles in parks, and limiting the number of bicycles to one per person. The ordinance was placed on third and final reading and ordained after a motion to suspend rules. The Board also approved a 9% sewer rate increase for 2023-2028 (11-2) and accepted a $3,664.11 donation for homelessness initiatives.

• Approved park behavior ordinance restricting tarps, shopping carts, and bicycles (11-2)
• Approved 9% sewer rate increase for 2023-2028 (11-2)
• Accepted $3,664.11 donation from HOPE for warming station and homelessness initiatives
• Approved $5,000 from contingency for a tow shed at Derryfield impound lot
• Approved overtime for four police officers during snow emergencies
• Approved $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation to Manchester School District
• Approved $1,102,000 for Lincoln Avenue Capital-Residences at 351 Chestnut Street
• Approved $1,888,000 for housing and Families in Transition renovation project

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program for various city projects. These include funding for highway safety, community policing, and housing renovations. The committee will also consider a supplemental appropriation of $3,230,310 for the Manchester School District.

• $76,365.75 for Highway Safety Grant
• $131,000 for MHRA Community Policing
• $1,102,000 for Residences at 351 Chestnut Street
• $1,888,000 for Lincoln Avenue Capital and Family Place renovation
• $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation for Manchester School District

The Committee on Finance voted to approve several resolutions amending the FY2022 and FY2023 Community Improvement Program, authorizing and appropriating funds for highway safety, community policing, housing at 351 Chestnut Street, and a Family Place renovation. It also authorized a $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation to the Manchester School District using excess revenue. All budget authorizations were approved subject to final adoption of the related resolutions.

• Approved $76,365.75 for FY2023 CIP Highway Safety Grant
• Approved $131,000 for FY2023 CIP MHRA Community Policing
• Approved $1,102,000 for FY2023 CIP Lincoln Avenue Capital-Residences at 351 Chestnut Street
• Approved $1,888,000 for FY2023 CIP Lincoln Avenue Capital-Residences at 351 Chestnut Street and Family Place First Floor Renovation
• Authorized $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation to Manchester School District from excess revenue
• Approved budget authorizations for eight CIP projects subject to final adoption of resolutions

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee is reviewing several requests for the use of city lots for community events. It is also considering new parking restrictions, a contract for vehicle removal, and an amendment to park behavior ordinances.

• Proposed 'No Parking Anytime' zones on Milford Street and Jewett Street
• $6,983.31 quote from Clean Harbors Environmental Services for removing abandoned campers and RVs
• Agreement with Trinity High School for a flashing beacon at Bridge and Highland Street
• Ordinance amendment regarding prohibited behavior in parks
• Requests to use Arms Lot and Middle Street Lot for various community events

The committee voted to approve an ordinance amendment restricting certain behaviors in parks, including banning shopping carts and limiting bicycles to one per person, despite concerns it could criminalize unhoused residents. The motion carried with Alderman George-Kelly opposed and was referred to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review. Other actions included approving several special event parking lot uses and a $6,983.31 contract for camper removal.

• Approved no-parking zones on Milford and Jewett Streets
• Approved Arms Lot use for Able-NH Disability Justice Festival (Oct 15)
• Approved Middle Street Lot use for LNA Health Careers recruiting event (Oct 23)
• Approved Arms Lot use for Millenium Running Trick or Trot 3K (Oct 30)
• Approved Arms Lot use for ARMI BioFabUSA celebration, including tent left up for a week
• Approved Trinity High School flashing beacon agreement at Bridge & Highland Streets
• Approved park behavior ordinance amendment (6-1, George-Kelly opposed)
• Approved $6,983.31 Clean Harbors contract for camper removal

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will review recommendations regarding retiree Medicare plans and several personnel changes. This includes proposals for position adjustments in Central Fleet and the addition of a grant-funded role in the Health Department. The committee will also address various previously tabled requests for job reclassifications.

• Proposed change to the Medicare Supplemental Plan for retirees age 65+
• Proposal to replace two vacant Equipment Service Technician I positions with Inventory Specialist I positions
• Request for a $61,875.46 starting salary for the newly promoted Residential Assessor
• Addition of a grant-funded Public Health Specialist III position to the Health Department

The committee voted to switch retirees 65+ to an Anthem Medicare Advantage plan, saving about $150/month per retiree. They also approved several personnel actions including eliminating two vacant Equipment Service Technician I positions and adding two Inventory Specialist I positions, approving a Grade 20 step 4 salary for a promoted Residential Assessor, adding a grant-funded Public Health Specialist III, and approving four tabled reclassification/complement changes (items 7-10). Four other reclassification requests (items 11-14) were tabled pending a city-wide compensation study.

• Approved Anthem Medicare Advantage plan for retirees 65+ (unanimous)
• Approved eliminating 2 vacant Equipment Service Technician I positions and adding 2 Inventory Specialist I positions (unanimous)
• Approved Grade 20 step 4 ($61,875.46) starting salary for promoted Residential Assessor (unanimous)
• Approved adding grant-funded Public Health Specialist III position (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Planning Technician to Community Development Support Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Clerk of the Works to Project Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Accounting Specialist II to Administrative Services Manager (unanimous)
• Tabled 4 reclassification requests (items 11-14) pending compensation study (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing a $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation request from the School Committee. The agenda includes several community improvement project fund transfers, including $450,000 for school parking lot rehabilitation. The board will also consider ordinance amendments regarding towing fees and Juneteenth as a holiday.

• $3,230,310 supplemental appropriation request from the School Committee
• $450,000 for school parking lot rehabilitation
• $1,714,484.12 in Highway Block Grant funds acceptance
• Ordinance amendments to add Juneteenth as a holiday and increase towing fees
• $5,000 donation from Digital Federal Credit Union to the Fire Department

The Board voted to accept a $1,063,859 federal grant to create a governance council overseeing the $44 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge award, which aims to make Manchester a hub for biofabrication and cell/tissue manufacturing. The council will fund an executive director and program manager to administer the grant. The Board also confirmed Ryan Cashin as Fire Chief, approved a $3.23M school supplemental appropriation referral, and accepted various consent agenda items including highway funds and a fire department donation.

• Accepted $1,063,859 grant for NexGen Manchester Resiliency Council to manage $44M Build Back Better Regional Challenge award
• Confirmed Ryan Cashin as Fire Chief
• Referred $3,230,310 school supplemental appropriation to Finance Committee with public hearing set for October 18
• Approved consent agenda including $1,714,484 in Highway Block Grant funds and $5,000 fire department donation
• Approved traffic regulations including no parking on Arnold Street and Hanover Street, and a crosswalk on Beech Hill Ave
• Approved use of Arms Lot for DEKA's ARMI BioFabUSA Fall Meeting (Oct 25-27) and Disability Justice Festival (Oct 15)
• Approved agreement with Trinity High School for a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at Bridge and Highland Streets
• Approved use of up to $600,000 in impact fees for construction of new Fire Station 9 at 575 Calef Road

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing several resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program with various fund appropriations. The committee will also consider budget authorizations for multiple city projects and studies. These items include funding for vehicle acquisitions and infrastructure improvements.

• $450,000 for School Parking Lot Rehabilitation
• $107,000 for Auburn Streetscape
• $70,000 for Easterseals NH The Way Home-TBRA
• $45,195.76 for ESG Initiatives
• $13,649.33 for Project Safe Neighborhood

The Finance Committee voted to approve seven resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program (CIP) for FY2021-2023, totaling $704,307.09, for projects including Project Safe Neighborhood, a commercial mower, a Peterbilt service truck, Auburn Streetscape, Easterseals NH The Way Home, ESG Initiatives, and School Parking Lot Rehabilitation. The committee also approved 16 CIP budget authorizations, subject to final adoption of related resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $13,649.33 for FY2023 CIP 410323 Project Safe Neighborhood
• Approved $15,026 for FY2021 CIP 712123 Commercial Mower
• Approved $3,036 for FY2021 CIP 713621 Peterbilt Service Truck
• Approved $107,000 for FY2022 CIP 711822 Auburn Streetscape
• Approved $70,000 for FY2023 CIP 610123 Easterseals NH The Way Home-TBRA
• Approved $45,195.76 for FY2023 CIP 810623 ESG Initiatives
• Approved $450,000 for FY2023 CIP 511423 School Parking Lot Rehabilitation
• Approved 16 CIP budget authorizations subject to final adoption of related resolutions

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing budget authorizations for capital projects at 351 Chestnut Street and the Family Place renovation. The agenda also includes requests to apply for federal housing grants and use impact fees for a new fire station. Additionally, officials will discuss fire department equipment purchases and community policing funds.

• Budget authorizations totaling nearly $3 million for Lincoln Avenue Capital-Residences and Family Place renovations
• Use of up to $600,000 in impact fees for the new Station 9 at 575 Calef Road
• Authorization to apply for a HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant of up to $2 million
• Budget authorization of $131,000 for MHRA Community Policing
• Request to purchase a Fire Department Rescue Truck and Fire Engine

The committee approved three budget authorizations totaling over $3 million to fund affordable housing projects, including 98 units at 351 Chestnut Street, 44 units at the Merrimack Street parcel, and three non-congregate shelter units plus an emergency shelter operated by Families in Transition. The funds come from a competitive RFP process, with income restrictions set at 60% of area median income and 28 housing vouchers for veterans. Other approved items included a $131,000 community policing grant, a $76,365 highway safety grant, an extension of emergency management equipment funding through 2027, and authorization to use up to $600,000 in impact fees for a new fire station at 575 Calef Road.

• Approved $1,102,000 for Lincoln Avenue Capital projects at 351 Chestnut Street and Merrimack Street Parcel
• Approved $1,888,000 for Lincoln Avenue Capital projects and Families in Transition Family Place First Floor Renovation
• Approved $131,000 for CIP 410423 MHRA Community Policing
• Approved $76,365.75 for CIP 410523 Highway Safety Grant
• Approved extension of CIP 410821 Emergency Management Equipment and Supplies through June 30, 2027
• Approved use of up to $600,000 in impact fees for construction of new Fire Station 9 at 575 Calef Road
• Approved authorization to issue RFPs for a Fire Department Rescue Truck and Fire Engine
• Approved authorization to apply for Healthy Homes Production Grant (up to $2 million) and InvestNH grants (up to $175,000)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Airport Activities will receive an update regarding Spirit Airlines and the Small Community Air Service Development Grant. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Update on Spirit Airlines and the Small Community Air Service Development Grant

The Special Committee on Airport Activities voted to approve a $350,000 local match for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant, using $250,000 from the city's Economic Development Special Revenue Account and $100,000 from the Manchester Development Corporation. The match is needed to access the full $425,000 federal grant, which supports marketing for Spirit Airlines service. The committee also heard a presentation showing the service generated $4 million in visitor spending and $700,000 in airport revenue in its first six months.

• Approved $250,000 from Economic Development Special Revenue Account and $100,000 from Manchester Development Corporation as local match for SCASD grant (unanimous)

General

The Special Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs & Youth Services will hold a discussion regarding the Office of Youth Services. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Discussion regarding the Office of Youth Services

The Special Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs & Youth Services held an informational meeting to learn about the Office of Youth Services (OYS) from Interim Director Hector Urrea. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was purely educational and procedural, ending with a motion to adjourn.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was informational only
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

General

The Board of Registrars is meeting to accept changes to the voter checklist from June 11 through September 7, 2022. The board will also consider Deputy Registrar appointments for the State Primary Election on September 13, 2022.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes
• Appointments of Deputy Registrars for the September 13 State Primary Election

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will review finance reports regarding accounts receivable and the City's Revolving Loan Fund. The committee will also consider a site lease agreement for DISH Wireless, LLC and two ordinance amendments.

• Site Lease Agreement request from DISH Wireless, LLC on Hackett Hill Road
• Ordinance amendment to add Juneteenth as a holiday
• Ordinance amendment to increase fees for vehicles towed without consent
• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Finance Department reports on accounts receivable and aging

The committee voted to table a proposed site lease agreement with DISH Wireless on Hackett Hill Road pending review of construction drawings. They also voted to advance two ordinance amendments: adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday and increasing towing fees. Finance reports and a revolving loan fund update were accepted without opposition.

• Tabled DISH Wireless site lease agreement on Hackett Hill Road pending review
• Voted to advance ordinance adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday (3-0)
• Voted to advance ordinance increasing towing fees (3-0)
• Accepted finance department reports (accounts receivable, aging, outstanding receivables) (3-0)
• Accepted update on revolving loan fund (3-0)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement is considering resolutions to authorize funds for various city projects. These items include budget amendments for school parking lot rehabilitation, streetscape improvements, and health center funding. The committee will also review requests for project extensions.

• $450,000 for School Parking Lot Rehabilitation
• $107,000 for Auburn Streetscape
• $70,000 for Easterseals NH The Way Home-Tenant Based Rental Assistance
• $65,500 for American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Health Centers
• Extensions for various CIP projects through June 30, 2023

The Committee on Community Improvement approved eight budget amendments totaling $769,407.06 for various capital improvement projects, including ARPA funding for health centers, school parking lot rehabilitation, and rental assistance. The committee also approved extensions for multiple CIP projects through June 30, 2023. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved $65,500 ARPA funding for health centers (CIP 211922)
• Approved $13,649.33 for Project Safe Neighborhood (CIP 410323)
• Approved $450,000 for School Parking Lot Rehabilitation (CIP 511423)
• Approved $45,195.76 for ESG Initiatives (CIP 810623)
• Approved $70,000 for Easterseals NH rental assistance (CIP 610123)
• Approved $107,000 for Auburn Streetscape (CIP 711822)
• Approved $3,036 for Peterbilt Service Truck (CIP 713621)
• Approved $15,026 for Commercial Mower (CIP 712123)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will consider several requests for employee reclassifications and labor grade increases. The agenda also includes a request for a $750,000 compensation study and an increase in school board member stipends.

• Request for up to $750,000 for a Classification & Compensation study
• Increase in yearly school board member stipends from $2,000 to $4,000
• Reclassification of Planning Technician to Community Development Support Specialist
• Labor grade increases for Water Works Director and Deputy Directors
• Reclassification of Customer Service Representative III to Municipal Collections Clerk

The committee approved a $750,000 classification and compensation study for all city employees, using one-time funds. They also approved increasing the yearly stipend for elected school board members from $2,000 to $4,000, effective January 2, 2024. Items 4 through 12, involving various reclassifications and grade changes, were tabled pending review by the new HR director.

• Approved $750,000 classification and compensation study for all city employees (unanimous)
• Approved increase in school board member stipend from $2,000 to $4,000 per year (motion by Alderman Barry, seconded by Alderman Burkush)
• Tabled items 4-12 (reclassification and grade change requests) pending HR director review (motion by Alderman Barry, seconded by Alderman George-Kelly)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee reviewed four agenda items: proposed no-parking zones on Arnold Street and Hanover Street, a crosswalk on Beech Hill Avenue, a request for a painted crosswalk at the fire station, and parking requests for a private event and a restaurant. No votes or final decisions were recorded; the minutes only note that the items were presented for discussion.

• No parking anytime on Arnold Street, north side, from S Main Street to Boynton Street — discussed, no action recorded
• No parking anytime on Hanover Street, south side, from Gertrude Street to a point 100 feet east — discussed, no action recorded
• Crosswalk on Beech Hill Ave at Bradley Street, west side — discussed, no action recorded
• Request from Brian Pratt for a painted crosswalk at 100 Merrimack Street (Fire Station) — discussed, no action recorded
• Request from Liza Schoedinger to use southeast corner of Arms Lot for DEKA's ARMI BioFabUSA Fall Meeting (Oct 25-27, 2022) — discussed, no action recorded
• Inquiry from Brad Pernaw about parking in front of Common Man Roadside restaurant at 451 Commercial Street — discussed, no action recorded

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands & Buildings will review communications regarding city property. This includes a proposal by IV T, LLC to purchase property at 896 Goffs Falls Road and an offer from Raymond St. Jean to forfeit land on Groveland Avenue to the city.

• Proposed purchase of 896 Goffs Falls Road by IV T, LLC
• Offer to forfeit ownership of land on Groveland Avenue to the city

The Committee on Lands & Buildings voted to accept the Assessor's recommendation and direct staff to negotiate the price for the sale of city-owned property at 896 Goffs Falls Road. The committee also voted to accept Raymond St. Jean's offer to forfeit a parcel on Groveland Avenue, contingent on all owners agreeing and being informed of the actual tax amount.

• Approved motion to enter non-public session for property sale discussion (5-0)
• Approved motion to accept Assessor's recommendation and negotiate price for 896 Goffs Falls Road (unanimous)
• Approved motion to accept forfeiture of Groveland Avenue parcel, contingent on all owners' agreement and notification of actual tax amount (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board is reviewing a $2,831,377 bond resolution for baseball stadium upgrades and an ordinance to increase towing fees. The agenda also includes a $90,000 fund transfer for the Central Street Renovation Project and a request for West Nile Virus spraying funds. Several board appointments and nominations are also scheduled for review.

• $2,831,377 bond resolution for 2023 Baseball Stadium Upgrades
• Ordinance amendment to increase fees for unauthorized vehicle towing
• $90,000 fund transfer for the 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• Request for up to $25,000 from contingency funds for West Nile Virus spraying
• Proposed use change of 401 Spruce Street for affordable housing

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 11-3 to authorize up to $750,000 from the special revenue reserve account for a citywide Classification & Compensation study. The study aims to address pay inequities across departments, as the current pay scale has not been updated since 1999. The Board also approved a $2.83 million bond for baseball stadium upgrades and accepted several committee reports and nominations.

• Approved up to $750,000 for city employee compensation study (11-3)
• Approved $2,831,377 bond for 2023 CIP Baseball Stadium Upgrades (11-3)
• Approved $90,000 for Helping Hands 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• Approved $65,500 in ARPA funding for Health Centers
• Approved up to $25,000 from contingency for West Nile Virus spraying
• Approved request from Families in Transition to change use of 401 Spruce Street for affordable housing
• Approved amendment to Airport Rules and Regulations
• Approved painted crosswalk at 100 Merrimack Street Fire Station

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is considering a resolution to amend the FY2022 and FY2023 Community Improvement Program. The proposal includes transferring $90,000 for the Helping Hands renovation at 140-142 Central Street and authorizing budgets for housing initiatives.

• $90,000 fund transfer for 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• Budget authorization for Housing Initiatives

The Finance Committee voted to approve two resolutions and three CIP budget authorizations. The first resolution amends the FY2022 & FY2023 Community Improvement Program to authorize and transfer $90,000 for the Helping Hands project at 140-142 Central Street. The second resolution authorizes $65,500 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for health centers. The committee also approved the related CIP budget authorizations for these projects, subject to final adoption of the resolutions.

• Approved resolution to amend CIP and transfer $90,000 for Helping Hands - 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• Approved resolution to amend CIP and appropriate $65,500 in ARPA funding for Health Centers
• Approved CIP budget authorizations for Helping Hands renovation, Housing Initiatives, and ARPA health centers, subject to final resolution adoption

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an amendment to Section 70.40 of the Manchester Code of Ordinances. The proposal would increase fees associated with towing vehicles without the owner's authorization or consent.

• Ordinance Amendment to increase fees for vehicles towed without owner consent

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to recommend passage of an ordinance amendment increasing fees for vehicles towed without owner consent, and referred it to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Voted to advance ordinance amending Section 70.40 (towing fees) to Committee on Accounts (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will consider a $90,000 budget transfer for the 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project. The committee will also review a request from Families in Transition to change the use of 401 Spruce Street for affordable housing.

• $90,000 budget transfer for 140-142 Central Street Renovation Project
• Request from Families in Transition to change the use of 401 Spruce Street for affordable housing

The Committee on Community Improvement approved a $90,000 transfer for the FY2022 CIP Helping Hands renovation project at 140-142 Central Street. It also approved Families in Transition's request to change the use of 401 Spruce Street for affordable housing, potentially yielding about 12 units. Both votes were unanimous among the three aldermen present.

• Approved $90,000 transfer for 140-142 Central Street renovation (unanimous)
• Approved FIT request to change 401 Spruce Street use to affordable housing (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Airport Activities will review a communication from the Director of Aviation. The proposal includes various changes to the rules and regulations for the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

• Proposed changes to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Rules and Regulations

The Special Committee on Airport Activities voted to approve changes to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Rules & Regulations. The changes require ANSI-compliant reflective vests for workers on roadways, parking lots, and the aircraft apron, and require aircraft to use pre-conditioned air and 400Hz ground power units at gates. The airport director noted the employer will cover vest costs and that an FAA grant may fund 90% of replacement costs for the power units.

• Approved changes to Airport Rules & Regulations (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing a tentative agreement between the Manchester School District and the Manchester Teacher's Association, contingent on future funding. The agenda also includes several large-scale budget amendments for the Community Improvement Program. Additionally, the board will consider various bond resolutions for park and school infrastructure projects.

• Tentative agreement between Manchester School District and Manchester Teacher's Association
• Budget amendments totaling over $1.5 million for System of Care, Parks & Recreation, and ARPA revenue replacement
• $12,000 for the acquisition of traffic signs at several intersections
• Bond resolutions for park renovations and school parking lot rehabilitation
• Proposed traffic regulation changes on Elm Street, Young Street, and Grove Street

The Board approved the master development agreement with Lansing Melbourne Group for the Pearl and Hartnett Street lots, which includes housing and a parking garage. The Board also ratified the Manchester Teacher's Association tentative agreement, contingent on $3.9M in FY23 and $2.5M in FY24 supplemental appropriations. Several bond resolutions and ordinance amendments were passed, and multiple board appointments were confirmed.

• Approved master development agreement with LMG for Pearl & Hartnett lots
• Ratified Manchester Teacher's Association agreement (contingent on $3.9M FY23, $2.5M FY24)
• Approved $726,206 for CIP 212020 System of Care-SAMHSA
• Approved $462,395 for FY22 Deferred Maintenance-P&R
• Approved $406,515.62 for ARPA-Revenue Replacement
• Approved bond resolutions totaling over $20M for various CIP projects
• Confirmed Jeffrey D. Belanger as Planning Director, Timothy J. Clougherty as Public Works Director, Lisa M. Drabik as HR Director, Lee Ann Provencher as Residential Assessor
• Approved $500 for Arts Commission booth rental

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend various years of the Community Improvement Program. These include authorizing funds for System of Care-SAMHSA, parks maintenance, and ARPA revenue replacement. The committee will also consider budget authorizations for several city projects.

• $726,206 for FY2020 System of Care-SAMHSA
• $462,395 for FY22 Deferred Maintenance-P&R
• $406,515.62 for ARPA-Revenue Replacement (Budget)
• Budget authorization for Memorial Athletic Complex Rehabilitation
• Budget authorization for ARPA - City Services Fee Waivers

The Finance Committee voted to approve three resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program, authorizing a total of $1,595,116.62 for specific projects, and also approved five CIP budget authorizations subject to final adoption of related resolutions. All votes were unanimous among the 10 members present.

• Approved $726,206 for FY2020 CIP 212020 System of Care-SAMHSA
• Approved $462,395 for FY2022 CIP 510822 FY22 Deferred Maintenance-P&R
• Approved $406,515.62 for FY2022 CIP 811422 ARPA-Revenue Replacement (Budget)
• Approved CIP budget authorizations for 212020, 510822, 711721, 811322, and 811422

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee will review financial reports including accounts receivable and aging reports. The agenda also includes a request to write off fourth quarter receivables and an ordinance amendment regarding military service.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Request to write off fourth quarter receivables
• Establishment of an ALS Response Reserve Account for the Fire Department
• Amendment to Chapter 33 regarding military service

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration accepted finance reports, approved write-offs of fourth quarter receivables, established an ALS Response Reserve Account for the Fire Department, and enrolled an ordinance amendment to Chapter 33 on Military Service. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Accepted Finance Department reports (Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, Outstanding Receivables) (unanimous)
• Approved write-offs of fourth quarter receivables as submitted (unanimous)
• Established ALS Response Reserve Account for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Enrolled ordinance amendment to Chapter 33, Section 33.080(A) on Military Service (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems is reviewing communications regarding two air rights lease requests. These include a request for a lighting project in Cat Alley and a request for balcony construction above Central Street, Manhattan Lane, and Litchfield Lane.

• Air rights lease request from Orbit Group for a lighting project in Cat Alley
• Air rights lease request from Grand Central Suites, LLC for balconies above Central Street, Manhattan Lane, and Litchfield Lane

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems approved a 50-year revocable air rights lease for Orbit Group's lighting project in Cat Alley, with no opposition. It also approved an air rights lease for Grand Central Suites to construct balconies on the 8th floor only, with a stipulation that liability insurance limits increase every 10 years by CPI. Both approvals are subject to lease amendments as discussed.

• Approved 50-year revocable air rights lease for Cat Alley lighting project (unanimous)
• Approved air rights lease for 8th-floor balconies at Grand Central Suites, with CPI-based insurance escalation (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will consider several budget amendments for various city programs. This includes funding for oral health, overdose data, and deferred maintenance. The committee will also review a request to apply for a federal lead hazard reduction grant.

• Budget authorization of $726,206 for System of Care-SAMHSA
• Budget authorization of $503,918 for Overdose Data to Action Supplemental Funds
• Request to apply for a Lead Hazard Reduction grant up to $6 million
• Budget transfer of $462,395 for FY22 Deferred Maintenance-P&R
• Request to subordinate a $25,800 City lien at 279 Silver Street

The Committee on Community Improvement approved five budget authorizations totaling about $2.1 million for federal grants and transfers, including funds for mental health, oral health, overdose prevention, park maintenance, and ARPA revenue replacement. It also authorized applying for a $6 million HUD lead hazard reduction grant and approved subordination of a $25,800 city lien on 279 Silver Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $726,206 for CIP 212020 System of Care-SAMHSA
• Approved $15,000 for CIP 211523 Oral Health Program
• Approved $503,918 for CIP 212320 Overdose Data to Action Supplemental Funds
• Approved $462,395 for CIP 510822 FY22 Deferred Maintenance-P&R
• Approved $406,515.62 for CIP 811422 ARPA-Revenue Replacement (Budget)
• Approved request to apply for HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grant up to $6 million
• Approved subordination of $25,800 city lien on 279 Silver Street

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a road hearing regarding a petition to discontinue a portion of Second Street East Back. The meeting included a presentation by the Public Works Director and opportunities for public testimony in favor or opposition to the petition.

• Petition to discontinue a portion of Second Street East Back

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special road hearing on July 19, 2022, to consider a petition to discontinue a portion of Second Street East Back. After hearing a presentation from the Deputy Public Works Director and testimony from the petitioner's attorney, with no opposition, the board voted to approve the petition, while maintaining easement rights for snow removal.

• Approved petition to discontinue portion of Second Street East Back (motion by E. Sapienza, seconded by Barry)
• Maintained easement rights for snow removal as condition of discontinuance

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board reviewed the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and several sidewalk petitions. Committee recommendations regarding social media policy, personnel changes, and ordinance amendments were presented for consideration. Numerous bond resolutions for infrastructure, parks, and public safety projects were referred to the Finance Committee.

• $5,200,000 appropriation for Airside Improvements
• $300,000 for Manchester Gunshot Recognition Technology
• $2,300,000 for the FY 23 Roadway Program
• Approval of a proposed Social Media Policy
• Sidewalk petitions for various residential and commercial addresses

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to deem Lot 318-3 (Parkside Avenue) surplus and authorize its direct sale to the Mark Stebbins Community Center for $600,000, despite significant public opposition from abutters concerned about losing green space. The Board also ratified tentative agreements with the Manchester Teachers Association and multiple city unions, and approved $5.66 million in stadium upgrades. Several other items were approved, including a consent agenda and various committee reports.

• Approved sale of Lot 318-3 to Mark Stebbins Community Center for $600,000 (majority vote, E. Sapienza opposed, George-Kelly recused)
• Ratified tentative agreement with Manchester Teachers Association (contingent on $3.9M FY23 and $2.5M FY24 appropriation)
• Ratified tentative agreements with 11 city unions (Burkush abstained on Fire agreements)
• Approved $5,662,754 in stadium upgrades, split 50/50 with NH Fisher Cats (4 opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including sidewalk petitions and various committee recommendations
• Referred HR Committee reports back to committee (3 opposed)
• Approved $503,918 for Overdose Data to Action Supplemental Funds
• Approved $15,000 for Oral Health Program

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing several resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program. The committee is also considering numerous bond resolutions for infrastructure, parks, and public safety projects.

• $5,200,000 for Airside Improvements
• $300,000 for Manchester Gunshot Recognition Technology
• $575,000 for the purchase of 5 MTA buses
• $2,300,000 for the FY 23 Roadway Program
• $500,000 for Derryfield Park Renovations

The Finance Committee voted to approve multiple resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program, including $5.2 million for airside improvements at the airport, and authorized a series of bond resolutions for various capital projects. The bond resolutions were passed with one recorded opposition to the baseball stadium bond. The committee also approved a list of CIP budget authorizations, subject to final adoption of related resolutions.

• Approved $5,200,000 for FY2022 CIP 710622 Airside Improvements
• Approved $177,481.64 for FY2021 CIP 712621 Mill Girl Stairs
• Approved $300,000 for FY2022 CIP 412922 Manchester Gunshot Recognition Technology
• Approved $30,676 for FY2022 CIP 412822 Project Safe Neighborhood
• Approved $286,207 for FY2023 CIP 210623 Public Health Preparedness
• Approved $43,082.79 for FY2023 CIP 211523 Oral Health Program
• Approved bond resolutions for 2023 CIP projects, including $2.3M roadway program, $1.25M West Side Arena refrigeration, and $2.831M baseball stadium upgrades (opposed by Alderman Sharonov)
• Approved CIP budget authorizations subject to final adoption of related resolutions

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an amendment to the City of Manchester Code of Ordinances. The proposal would add Juneteenth as a holiday under Chapter 33, Human Resources.

• Ordinance Amendment to add Juneteenth as a holiday under §33.075

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to pass an ordinance amendment adding Juneteenth as a holiday under Chapter 33 of the City Code. The motion carried with one alderman opposed, and the amendment was referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Passed ordinance amendment adding Juneteenth as a holiday (3-1, E. Sapienza opposed)
• Referred amendment to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will consider several proposed changes to street parking and stop signs on Elm, Young, and Grove Streets. The agenda also includes a $12,000 request for new traffic signs and a proposal for the Fire Department to coordinate hazardous materials response with the State Fire Marshal's office.

• $12,000 request for traffic signs at Connecting Road, Brown Avenue, and Frontage Road
• Proposed parking and stop sign changes on Elm, Young, and Grove Streets
• Request from Chaos and Kindness to use the Arms Lot in August 2022
• Fire Department request for agreement with State Fire Marshal's office regarding hazardous materials response

The Public Safety, Health & Traffic Committee approved a traffic agenda with parking and stop sign changes, approved the Chaos and Kindness event at Arms Lot for August 27, approved $12,000 for traffic signs funded from contingency, and authorized a hazardous materials agreement with the State Fire Marshal. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved traffic agenda items including 30-minute parking, bus stop no parking, no parking anytime, stop sign, and loading zone changes (unanimous)
• Approved Chaos and Kindness event at Arms Lot for August 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 for traffic signs at Connecting Road/Brown Avenue, Brown Avenue/South Beech Street, and Frontage Road, funded from contingency (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Department agreement with State Fire Marshal for hazardous materials responses (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Riverfront Activities & Baseball will receive a communication from the NH Fisher Cats Baseball Club. This item concerns proposed changes to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

• Communication regarding proposed changes to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium

The Special Committee on Riverfront Activities & Baseball approved a $5,662,754 proposal to upgrade Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, with costs split 50/50 between the city and the NH Fisher Cats. The vote was 3-2, with Aldermen Long, Barry, and Trisciani in favor, and Aldermen T. Sapienza and E. Sapienza opposed. A motion to table the request failed 2-3. The project must be completed by April 1, 2023, to meet MLB facility standards.

• Approved $5,662,754 stadium upgrade, split 50/50 with Fisher Cats (3-2)
• Motion to table the request failed (2-3)
• Committee directed staff to obtain Fulcrum's self-perform list for next meeting

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 monthly financial report for the first eleven months of fiscal year 2022.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, and Outstanding Receivables
• Monthly Financial Report for the first eleven months of fiscal year 2022

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration accepted the Finance Department's reports on receivables and the monthly financial report for the first 11 months of FY2022. The finance officer noted health insurance costs are about $2 million over plan, building permits are $576,000 higher, and state revenues are $3 million lower due to lack of municipal aid. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; all actions were to accept the reports.

• Accepted report on Revolving Loan Fund update
• Accepted Accounts Receivable and Aging reports
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report for first 11 months of FY2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several budget authorizations and project extensions. This includes funding for gunshot recognition technology, public health preparedness, and infrastructure repairs. Members will also consider requests regarding city liens and a loan conversion for 298 Hanover Street.

• $5,200,000 for Airside Improvements
• $300,000 for Manchester Gunshot Recognition Technology
• Request to convert WayPoint's $361,256 HOME loan at 298 Hanover Street to a grant
• Petition to discontinue a portion of Second Street East Back
• $177,481.64 for Mill Girl Stairs

The Committee on Community Improvement approved multiple budget authorizations for capital improvement projects, including $5.2 million for airside improvements, $300,000 for gunshot recognition technology, and $286,207 for public health preparedness. It also approved two lien subordinations and referred a street discontinuance petition to a road hearing. A request to convert a $361,256 HOME loan to a grant was received and filed, with staff recommending it remain a loan.

• Approved $30,676 for Project Safe Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 for Manchester Gunshot Recognition Technology (unanimous)
• Approved $177,481.64 for Mill Girl Stairs (unanimous)
• Approved $286,207 for Public Health Preparedness (unanimous)
• Approved $43,082.79 for Oral Health Program (unanimous)
• Approved $5,200,000 for Airside Improvements (unanimous)
• Referred Second Street East Back discontinuance to road hearing on July 19
• Approved lien subordinations for 555 Calef Road ($20,000) and 251-261 W. Hancock Street ($60,060)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands and Buildings is reviewing two communications regarding city property. One request asks to declare 515 Manchester Road surplus to lease it to the Town of Auburn for a community center. Another request seeks approval for the sale of Parks & Recreation land on Parkside Avenue for a community center construction.

• Request to deem 515 Manchester Road surplus and lease to the Town of Auburn
• Proposed sale of Parks & Recreation land (Lot 318-3) on Parkside Avenue
• Construction of Mark Stebbins Community Center

The Committee on Lands and Buildings voted to deem surplus and sell 4.1 acres of Parks & Recreation land on Parkside Avenue to the Mark Stebbins Community Center committee for $600,000, with deed restrictions including a right of first refusal and reversion clause. The sale is intended for construction of a community center serving children and families on the west side. The vote was 4-1, with Alderman Levasseur opposed. The committee also approved deeming surplus and leasing a Water Works property at 515 Manchester Road in Auburn to the Town of Auburn for a community center.

• Approved sale of Parkside Ave land (Lot 318-3) to Stebbins Community Center for $600,000 (4-1)
• Approved deeming 515 Manchester Road surplus and leasing to Town of Auburn for community center (unanimous)
• Included deed restrictions: right of first refusal and reversion clause in sale
• Direct sale to purchaser deemed in best interest of city

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review several financial and personnel items, including an $180,000 audit recommendation. Discussions include cost-of-living adjustments for non-affiliated employees and the addition of Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Presentations are also scheduled regarding crime center systems and school property.

• Recommendation to approve $180,000 contract with Melanson Heath for City audit
• Proposed 3% cost-of-living adjustment and Juneteenth holiday for non-affiliated employees
• Ordinance amendment to add Juneteenth as a paid holiday
• Request for proposals for the Hallsville School property
• $13,500 agreement with Nashua for welfare department software

The Board approved a three-year, $100,000/year contract with Fusus for a real-time crime center video integration system, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with AMR to increase ambulance staffing and implement an ALS engine program. The Board also ratified multiple union contracts, approved a $180,000 audit contract, and accepted the retirement of the Public Works Director.

• Approved Fusus real-time crime center contract, $100,000/year for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved AMR Memorandum of Understanding for increased ambulance staffing and ALS engine program (unanimous)
• Ratified tentative agreements with 11 city unions (unanimous, Burkush abstained on IAFF/MAFS)
• Approved $180,000 contract with Melanson Heath for FY22 audit (unanimous)
• Approved $5.2M federal aviation funds for airport airside improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $286,207 NHDHS grant for Public Health Preparedness (unanimous)
• Approved $43,082.79 NHDHS grant for Oral Health Program (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Public Works Director Kevin Sheppard (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an amendment to Chapter 33 of the City Code. The proposal involves changing language under §33.080 Military Service. If approved, the item will be referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration.

• Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 33 regarding military service

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted unanimously to advance an ordinance amendment to Chapter 33 (Human Resources) regarding military service leave under §33.080. The amendment was referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration. No final decision was made; the item is still in the legislative process.

• Advanced ordinance amendment on military service leave to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems is reviewing a draft Social Media Policy submitted by the HR and Information Systems Directors. The committee will also receive a communication regarding a proposed service agreement between the City and Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter.

• Draft Social Media Policy review
• Proposed service agreement with Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems approved a draft social media policy submitted by HR and Information Systems directors, and approved a service agreement between the City of Manchester and Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter. Both items were approved by voice vote with no opposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved draft social media policy (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is reviewing requests for position reclassifications and labor grade increases across various departments. The agenda also includes informational reports from the HR Director and an update on a state retirement system audit.

• Request to increase labor grades for Human Resources Analyst and Compensation Manager positions
• Proposal to reclassify Attorney II to Attorney III effective July 1, 2022
• Requested labor grade increases for Water Works Director and Deputy Directors
• Proposal to remove 'United States citizen' requirement from certain Fire Department specifications
• Request to reclassify Clerk of the Works to Project Coordinator

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance approved all requested personnel actions, including labor grade increases for the HR Analyst and Compensation Manager positions, reclassifications for several roles, and removal of the U.S. citizenship requirement from Fire Department class specs. Discussions on Juneteenth holiday for non-affiliates, vacation starting at three weeks, and vacation sell-back were deferred for further review.

• Approved labor grade increase for HR Analyst from 20 to 21
• Approved labor grade increase for Compensation Manager from 20 to 21
• Approved elimination of vacant Admin Assistant I and addition of Admin Assistant II
• Approved reclassification of Attorney II to Attorney III
• Approved reclassification of Clerk of the Works to Project Coordinator
• Approved labor grade increases for Water Works Director and three Deputy Directors
• Approved reclassification of Accounting Specialist II to Administrative Services Manager
• Approved removal of U.S. citizenship requirement from Fire Department class specs

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic is reviewing several proposals regarding parking regulations and street closures. Items include requests for new no-parking zones, bicycle racks, and temporary street closures for an event. The committee will also hear communications regarding towing contract fee adjustments and traffic studies.

• Proposed 'No Parking Anytime' zones on Circular Drive Connector, Reservoir Avenue, and Beech Street
• Request from Queen City Bike Collective for bicycle rack placement throughout the city
• Recommendation for fee adjustments to the city's towing contract
• Request for temporary parking spaces at 35 Kosciuszko Street for Covid testing
• Street closure request for St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s Glendi event in September

The Public Safety, Health & Traffic Committee approved a two-day closure of Hanover Street for the Manchester Arts Festival, authorized the Queen City Bike Collective to work with city staff on bike rack placement, and approved fee adjustments to the city's towing contract, including raising snow emergency tow fees to $200. The committee also approved several traffic agenda items, a Covid testing parking change, street closures for the Glendi event, and a traffic study for a crosswalk on Candia Road. A request for traffic calming on Elm Street was received and filed.

• Authorized two-day closure of Hanover Street for Manchester Arts Festival (unanimous)
• Approved traffic agenda items including no parking, loading zone, and 30-minute parking changes (unanimous)
• Directed Queen City Bike Collective to coordinate with city staff on bike rack placement (unanimous)
• Approved towing contract fee adjustments, including snow emergency tow fee increase to $200 (unanimous)
• Approved changing two parking spaces at 35 Kosciuszko Street to Covid Testing Parking (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Glendi event (unanimous)
• Approved traffic study for crosswalk on Candia Road near Rockingham Trail (unanimous)
• Received and filed request for traffic calming on Elm Street (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This is a procedural special meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The agenda includes a motion to recess for strategy or negotiations regarding collective bargaining.

• Motion to recess for collective bargaining strategy or negotiations

General

The Board of Registrars will review and accept additions, deletions, and changes to the voter checklist. These updates cover the period from June 1, 2022, through June 10, 2022.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes from June 1 to June 10, 2022

General

The Board of Registrars met to conduct a roll call and call the meeting to order. The board is scheduled to consider the acceptance of additions, deletions, and changes to the voter checklist from March 10, 2022, through May 31, 2022.

• Acceptance of voter checklist updates from March 10, 2022, through May 31, 2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will review financial reports and an update on the Revolving Loan Fund. The agenda also includes consideration of an audit agreement and an amendment to the Streets and Sidewalks ordinance.

• $180,000 agreement with Melanson Heath to audit City books for fiscal year 2022
• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of monthly financial reports for the first ten months of FY 2022
• Amendment to Chapter 97 regarding Streets and Sidewalks

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration accepted the Finance Department's reports, including accounts receivable and the monthly financial report for the first ten months of FY2022. It approved a $180,000 contract extension with Melanson Heath to audit the city's books for FY2022. An ordinance amendment changing 'street' to 'city way' in Chapter 97 was enrolled.

• Accepted Finance Department reports on accounts receivable (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial report for first 10 months of FY2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 audit contract with Melanson Heath (unanimous)
• Enrolled ordinance amendment changing 'street' to 'city way' in Chapter 97 (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an ordinance amendment regarding taxi fares. The proposal seeks to increase the rate for licensed taxicabs from $5.00 per mile to $6.50 per mile. If approved, the amendment will be referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration.

• Ordinance amendment to change taxi rates from $5.00 to $6.50 per mile

The Special Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to recommend an ordinance amendment that would raise the maximum rate licensed taxicabs may charge passengers from $5.00 to $6.50 per mile. The measure was referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration for further review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Voted to recommend ordinance amendment increasing taxi fare cap from $5.00 to $6.50 per mile (motion by George-Kelly, seconded by Fajardo)
• Referred the ordinance amendment to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Information Services Director Jean Fortier is requesting authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Nashua. This agreement would acquire case management software for the Welfare Department at a cost of $13,500.

• $13,500 MOU with the City of Nashua for Welfare Department software

The Administration/Information Systems Committee voted to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Nashua to acquire case management software for the Welfare Department at a cost of $13,500. The motion carried with Alderman Sharonov opposed. The software has a one-time cost with no ongoing fees, and other vendors were rejected due to cyber liability and cost concerns.

• Approved MOU with Nashua for case management software, $13,500 (3-1, Sharonov opposed)
• Elected Alderman Stewart as Chairman Pro Tem (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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

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

The Special Committee on Airport Activities received a detailed update from Airport Director Ted Kitchens on the airport's pandemic recovery, finances, and operations. No formal votes were taken, but the committee was informed that LAZ Parking will take over parking management on July 1, 2022, and that a $17.4 million runway reconstruction project was awarded to Pike Construction.

• Awarded $17.4M runway 17/35 reconstruction project to Pike Construction
• Selected LAZ Parking to manage parking and ground transportation starting July 1, 2022
• Noted $6.3M taxiway Hotel Kilo reconstruction project underway (100% federally funded)
• Noted $1.2M fire alarm replacement project about 90% complete

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands and Buildings received a draft Request for Proposals regarding the Hallsville School property. This communication was submitted by Leon LaFreniere, Director of Planning & Community Development.

• Draft Request for Proposals for the Hallsville School property

The Committee on Lands and Buildings voted to approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Hallsville School property, setting a submission deadline of July 29, 2022, at 4 PM. The RFP includes an additional evaluation criterion regarding maintaining public access to the building, as discussed. The committee also agreed to add property viewing dates and to have Planning Department handle inquiries.

• Approved RFP for Hallsville School property with July 29, 2022, 4 PM deadline (unanimous)
• Added evaluation criterion for maintaining public access to the building
• Agreed to schedule property viewing dates for potential applicants
• Directed Planning Department to handle RFP inquiries

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing committee recommendations for several Community Improvement Program amendments. These include funding for homeless services, police equipment, and COVID-19 expenses. The agenda also includes traffic regulation changes and infrastructure project authorizations.

• $4,500,000 for CMOM Study, Design, and Construction
• $612,000 for COVID Pandemic Expenses
• $412,006.25 for Primary Care Services for the Homeless
• $450,000 application to renovate the Emergency Operations Center
• Traffic regulation changes on Depot Street and Lake Shore Road

The Board approved the FY2023 budget, including a $187,097,818 school appropriation (reduced by $2 million) and a $169,867,998 general fund appropriation. It also voted to override the tax cap to capture $1,281,700 in new assessed valuation revenue, and approved a $38,857,992 airport appropriation. The CIP resolution was approved as amended, with Alderman George-Kelly recusing herself.

• Approved FY23 school district appropriation of $187,097,818 (13-1)
• Approved tax cap override to use $70M in new assessed valuation for $1,281,700 (11-3)
• Approved FY23 general fund appropriation of $169,867,998 (11-3)
• Approved FY23 airport authority appropriation of $38,857,992 (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Community Improvement Program as amended (11-1, 1 recusal)
• Approved consent agenda including sidewalk petitions and traffic regulations (unanimous)
• Ratified tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 633 for Directors and Coordinators (1 opposed)
• Approved transfer of $20,188 from MPT Equipment Escrow Account (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program. These amendments propose appropriating funds for various city services, including homeless care and police equipment. The committee will also consider budget authorizations for several infrastructure projects.

• $4,500,000 for CMOM Study, Design, and Construction
• $612,000 for COVID Pandemic Expenses
• $412,006.25 for Primary Care Services for the Homeless
• $262,500 for 2020 Community Response Unit
• $31,097.56 for Police Search and Rescue Equipment

The Committee on Finance voted to recommend passage of seven resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program, appropriating a total of $5,877,603.81 for various projects including homeless services, police equipment, and COVID expenses. The committee also approved ten CIP budget authorizations, subject to final adoption of the related resolutions. All votes were unanimous among the 13 aldermen present.

• Approved $412,006.25 for Primary Care Services for the Homeless (unanimous)
• Approved $262,500 for 2020 Community Response Unit (unanimous)
• Approved $31,097.56 for Police Search and Rescue Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for GOFERR Locality Equipment Matching Program (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Recreation Programming (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500,000 for CMOM Study, Design, and Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $612,000 for COVID Pandemic Expenses (unanimous)
• Approved 10 CIP budget authorizations subject to final resolution adoption (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an amendment to Chapter 97 of the City Code. The proposal involves changing specific terminology in Section 97.03 and adding the Department of Public Works to Section 97.06.

• Ordinance Amendment for Chapter 97 Streets and Sidewalks
• Change 'street' to 'city way' in Section 97.03
• Add Department of Public Works to Section 97.06

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to recommend passage of an ordinance amendment that changes the word 'street' to 'city way' in Section 97.03 and adds the Department of Public Works to Section 97.06 of the Manchester Code of Ordinances. The amendment was referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Voted to recommend passage of ordinance amendment changing 'street' to 'city way' in Section 97.03 and adding DPW to Section 97.06 (unanimous, referred to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will review several budget authorizations for capital improvement projects. These include funding for homeless services, police equipment, and COVID-19 expenses. The committee will also discuss requests regarding sewer studies and emergency operations center upgrades.

• $4,500,000 authorization for CMOM Study, Design & Construction
• $412,006.25 for Primary Care Services for the Homeless
• $612,000 for COVID Pandemic Expenses
• Request to apply for $450,000 in funds for Emergency Operations Center upgrades
• Subordination of a $60,060 City lien for 251-261 W. Hancock Street

The Committee on Community Improvement approved multiple budget authorizations totaling over $6.4 million for various capital improvement projects, including $4.5M for the CMOM Study, Design & Construction, $612,000 for COVID pandemic expenses, and smaller amounts for homeless services, community response, police equipment, recreation, and other items. It also approved a policy on handling personally identifiable information and authorized the fire chief to apply for $450,000 in federal funds for emergency operations center upgrades. A request to subordinate a city lien on 251-261 W. Hancock Street was received and filed (not approved) because it did not meet the committee's criteria, with one alderman opposed.

• Approved $4.5M for CMOM Study, Design & Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $612,000 for COVID pandemic expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $412,006.25 for Primary Care Services for the Homeless (unanimous)
• Approved $262,500 for Community Response Unit (unanimous)
• Approved $31,097.56 for Police Search and Rescue Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for GOFERR Locality Equipment Matching Program (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Recreation Programming (unanimous)
• Received and filed lien subordination request for 251-261 W. Hancock St. (1 opposed)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee will review NHDOT road safety audits for South Willow Street and Cilley Road. The agenda includes several proposed parking and signage changes near Hallsville School and a request to use the Arms Lot for the Queen City Pride Festival. Items regarding Depot Street development remain tabled.

• NHDOT road safety audits at South Willow Street/Sheffield Road and Cilley Road/Jewett Street
• Signage changes to remove school zone regulations at Hallsville School
• Request for Queen City Pride Festival to use Arms Lot on June 18, 2022
• Proposed Depot Street closures and parking changes (tabled)

The committee voted to authorize moving forward with two road safety audits at Cilley Road/Jewett Street and South Willow Street/Sheffield Road, with funding from federal and state sources. It also approved the Traffic Division agenda, a special event request from Queen City Pride Festival, and the Fuss & O'Neill request for temporary Depot Street closure and parking lot use, amended to require full payment for the 19 parking spaces. The committee removed items five and six from the table and approved the related traffic ordinances.

• Authorized moving forward with road safety projects at Cilley Road/Jewett Street and South Willow Street/Sheffield Road (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Division agenda including no parking and school zone changes (unanimous)
• Approved Queen City Pride Festival use of Arms Lot on June 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Removed Fuss & O'Neill request and related traffic ordinances from table (unanimous)
• Amended Fuss & O'Neill request to require 100% payment for 19 parking spaces at $60/month each, up to 24 months (3-2)
• Approved Fuss & O'Neill request as amended (3-2)
• Approved traffic ordinances related to W. Auburn & Depot Street projects (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will review requests for a new social media policy and an ordinance amendment regarding military service. The committee will also consider reclassifying a staff position and updating job specifications for senior services roles.

• Adoption of Human Resources Social Media Policy
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 33 regarding military service for probationary employees
• Reclassification of Senior Services Specialist II to Senior Center Manager
• Update to class specifications for Senior Services Specialist I and II positions

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance approved a resolution supporting a $15.00 per hour minimum wage for full-time city employees, effective immediately, with redlining for those below the threshold. The committee also approved an ordinance amendment to extend military service benefits to employees who have not passed probation, and reclassified the Senior Services Specialist II position to Senior Center Manager. The social media policy was referred to the Committee on Administration to be combined with IT's policy.

• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 33 (Military Service) for employees not past probation (unanimous)
• Referred HR social media policy to Committee on Administration to combine with IT policy (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Senior Services Specialist II to Senior Center Manager, grade 18, effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved update to class specifications for Senior Services Specialist I and II (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting $15/hr minimum wage for city employees (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board reviewed committee reports regarding city finances, housing codes, and property acquisitions. The meeting also addressed various appointments to local boards and commissions. Additionally, members considered significant budget appropriations for the 2023 fiscal year.

• Approved taxi rate increase from $5.00 to $8.50 per mile
• Approved P&S agreement for 521 Maple Street for $239,000
• Authorized bond resolutions for Mill Girl Stair ($650,000) and Roadway Program ($2,300,000)
• Reviewed housing code ordinance regarding egress and ceiling height
• Reviewed FY2023 appropriations totaling $166,471,585

The Board approved a resolution supporting a $15/hour minimum wage for full-time city employees, affecting five workers at an estimated cost of about $9,019. The Board also ratified a tentative agreement with the Teamsters Union for school directors and coordinators, and approved multiple FY23 appropriations and bond resolutions. Several items were tabled, including the Manchester Airport Authority appropriation.

• Approved $15/hour minimum wage resolution for full-time city employees (unanimous)
• Ratified tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 633 for school directors/coordinators (1 opposed)
• Approved $650,000 bond for Mill Girl Stair Replacement
• Approved $2.3 million bond for FY23 Roadway Program
• Approved $166.47 million FY23 budget appropriation
• Approved $189.1 million appropriation to Manchester School District
• Approved taxi rate increase to $6.50/mile with $4 drop charge (1 abstention)
• Tabled Manchester Airport Authority $36.68 million appropriation

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will review financial reports, including accounts receivable and the monthly financial report for fiscal year 2022. Members will also consider an ordinance amendment to the Housing Code concerning exit routes and ceiling heights in one and two-family dwellings.

• Ordinance amendment to Housing Code Chapter 150 regarding egress and ceiling height
• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of monthly financial report for the first nine months of fiscal year 2022
• Reports on accounts receivable over 90 days and outstanding receivables

The committee voted to recommend an ordinance amending the Housing Code to allow a single means of egress and a ceiling height of seven feet in one- and two-family dwellings, consistent with the Manchester Building Code and NFPA 101. The change applies only to new buildings and was opposed by Alderman Levasseur. The committee also accepted the city's monthly financial report and other finance reports.

• Approved ordinance amendment to Housing Code Chapter 150 allowing single egress and 7-foot ceilings (3-1, Levasseur opposed)
• Accepted update on City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Accepted Finance Department reports on receivables and aging
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report for first nine months of FY2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems will review a communication from City Clerk Matthew Normand. This communication contains a request for a rate increase from members of the Manchester taxi industry.

• Taxi industry rate increase request

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems approved a one-year taxi rate increase requested by several members of Manchester's taxi industry. The increase was approved unanimously, with the condition that it will sunset after a year and be revisited. The decision was made in response to rising gas prices, as drivers pay for gas out of pocket.

• Approved taxi rate increase for one year (unanimous)
• Rate increase will sunset after one year and be revisited

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands & Buildings is reviewing requests for park improvements in Manchester. This includes negotiating a garden agreement with the Brigit A. Feeney Foundation and an MOU for a mural at Arms Park. Two previously tabled items regarding 521 Maple Street and Hallsville School are also on the agenda.

• Proposed garden design, construction, and maintenance at Livingston Park
• MOU with Manchester Connects for a mural on the Arms Park stairs
• Addendum to the P&S agreement for 521 Maple Street
• Proposed no-cost use of Hallsville School at 275 Jewett Street for a collaborative project

The Lands & Buildings Committee approved two requests: authorization to negotiate an agreement with the Brigit A. Feeney Foundation for a garden at Livingston Park, and authorization to execute an MOU with Manchester Connects for a mural on the Arms Park stairs, with city staff retaining final design approval. The committee also removed from the table and approved the sale of 521 Maple Street at the original price of $239,000, and directed staff to draft a Request for Interest for the Hallsville School building.

• Approved negotiation with Brigit A. Feeney Foundation for Livingston Park garden (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Manchester Connects for Arms Park stairs mural, with city staff final design approval (opposed by Alderman Levasseur)
• Approved P&S agreement for 521 Maple Street at original price of $239,000
• Directed Planning, Solicitor, and Economic Development to draft Request for Interest for Hallsville School building

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 municipal budget and Community Improvement Program. The meeting includes presentations of resolutions regarding various city fund appropriations.

• $189,097,818 appropriation for Manchester School District
• $36,682,992 appropriation for Manchester Airport Authority
• $16,324,572 appropriation to the Environmental Protection Division
• $5,652,561 appropriation to the Parking Fund
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Improvement Program

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met to discuss the FY23 Manchester School District Budget and a ShotSpotter software presentation. The agenda included resolutions for transferring ARPA funds to various community programs and approving sidewalk petitions. The board also reviewed housing code amendments and engineering position changes.

• Presentation of the FY23 Manchester School District Budget
• $1,098,677 transfer for ARPA-Community Health Worker Program
• $1,144,000 transfer for ARPA-Revenue Replacement
• Housing code amendment regarding egress and ceiling height
• Extension of the Expanded Street Seating Program through October 2022

The Board approved the consent agenda including the FY23 Manchester School District budget of $189,097,818, along with other FY23 appropriations for parking, sewer, airport, transit, and the Central Business Service District. It also approved several CIP amendments and bond resolutions for roadwork and stair replacement, and confirmed multiple board appointments. The meeting included presentations on ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology and the school budget, but no final action was taken on those items.

• Approved FY23 school district budget of $189,097,818
• Approved FY23 appropriations: parking $5,652,561, sewer $16,324,572, airport $36,682,992, transit $1,373,420
• Approved bond resolutions: $650,000 for Mill Girl Stair Replacement, $2,300,000 for FY23 Roadway Program
• Approved CIP amendments including $1,098,677 for ARPA-Community Health Worker Program and $1,144,000 for ARPA-Revenue Replacement
• Approved ordinance amendments reclassifying engineering positions
• Approved traffic regulations including no parking and crosswalk changes
• Approved Stark Mill Brewery outdoor seating with $1,260 fee
• Confirmed appointments to Youth Services, Zoning Board, Central Business Service District, and Highway Commission

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing budget resolutions for Fiscal Year 2023, including large appropriations for the school district, airport authority, and transit authority. The committee will also consider amendments to the Community Improvement Program and bond authorizations for roadway programs.

• $189,097,818 appropriation to Manchester School District for FY2023
• $36,682,992 appropriation to Manchester Airport Authority from Special Airport Revenue Funds
• $2,300,000 bond authorization for the FY23 Roadway Program
• $55,000 for heating system upgrades at 456 Union Street
• $1,098,677 for the ARPA-Community Health Worker Program

The Finance Committee voted to advance multiple FY2023 budget resolutions, including appropriations for the Manchester School District ($189,097,818) and a general appropriation of $166,471,585, to the full Board with a layover. It also approved several FY2022 CIP amendments and budget authorizations, and advanced bond resolutions for the Mill Girl Stair Replacement ($650,000) and FY23 Roadway Program ($2,300,000) with a layover. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Alderman George-Kelly absent.

• Advanced FY2023 budget resolutions, including $189,097,818 for Manchester School District, to full Board (layover)
• Advanced $166,471,585 general appropriation for FY2023 to full Board (layover)
• Advanced bond resolutions: $650,000 for Mill Girl Stair Replacement and $2,300,000 for FY23 Roadway Program (layover)
• Approved FY2022 CIP amendments totaling $2,660,245.53 for various programs
• Approved FY2022 CIP budget authorizations for 15 projects, subject to final adoption
• Voted to waive reading of resolutions by titles only

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an amendment to the City's Housing Code. The proposal would allow for a single means of egress and a seven-foot ceiling height in one and two-family dwellings. If approved, the amendment will be referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration.

• Ordinance amendment for Housing Code Chapter 150
• Proposal for single means of egress in certain dwellings
• Proposal for seven-foot ceiling height in one and two-family dwellings

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will review several budget authorizations and fund transfers. This includes allocations for ARPA programs, substance abuse services, and infrastructure bonds. The committee will also review abatement requests from the Chief Engineer.

• $2,300,000 bond resolution for FY23 Roadway Program
• $650,000 bond resolution for Mill Girl Stair Replacement
• $305,760 for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program
• $1,144,000 ARPA-Revenue Replacement budget authorization
• $55,000 transfer for 1269 Cafe-456 Union Street heating system upgrades

The committee approved all items on the agenda, including abatement requests and multiple budget authorizations. It also approved two early CIP projects totaling $3.6 million for the Mill Girl Stair Replacement and the FY23 Roadway Program, despite an initial agenda listing of $2.3 million. The vote was unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved abatement requests (unanimous)
• Approved $33,333 for Intelligence Liaison Officer Program (unanimous)
• Approved $305,760 for COSSAP substance abuse program (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 for heating upgrades at 1269 Cafe-456 Union Street (unanimous)
• Approved $23,475.53 for The Light House operational support (unanimous)
• Approved $1,098,677 for ARPA Community Health Worker Program and $1,144,000 for ARPA Revenue Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved line item adjustments for ARPA-ACERT Program (unanimous)
• Approved line item adjustment for HUD Home-ARP Planning (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic is reviewing several traffic ordinance updates and parking regulations. The agenda includes requests for business usage of public spaces and coordination for the W. Auburn and Depot Street development projects.

• Parking changes on South Elm Street and Somerville Street
• Stark Mill Brewery request to use city green space and parking
• Ordinance amendment regarding throwing snow in streets
• Installation of flashing beacons at Auburn and Canton Streets
• Traffic ordinance updates for Depot Street development projects

The committee approved the Expanded Street Seating Program for May 1 through October 31, 2022, with a $420 fee per parking space, despite opposition from Alderman Long. It also approved the Traffic Division agenda, a request from Stark Mill Brewery to use city green space and parking lot (subject to program approval), an amended snow ordinance, and installation of flashing beacons at a crosswalk. Several items related to Depot Street projects were tabled.

• Approved Traffic Division agenda including no parking, crosswalk changes (unanimous)
• Approved Stark Mill Brewery request for tables on city green space and parking lot use, subject to Expanded Street Seating Program approval (unanimous)
• Approved amended ordinance regarding throwing snow in streets, referred to Committee on Bills on Second Reading (unanimous)
• Approved installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Auburn and Canton Streets crosswalk, with maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled request for temporary Depot Street closure, city lot closure, and loading space changes
• Tabled traffic ordinances related to W. Auburn & Depot Street projects
• Approved Expanded Street Seating Program with $420 per space fee, May 1-Oct 31, 2022 (motion carried, Alderman Long opposed)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is reviewing recommendations to reclassify several engineering positions and eliminate four city roles. The committee will also address a tabled resolution regarding a $15.00 per hour minimum wage for City employees.

• Reclassification of Highway Chief Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Civil Engineer III, and Chief Sanitary Engineer
• Elimination of Boiler Plant Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, Recycling Coordinator, and Shop Supervisor positions
• Revision of the Chief Sanitary Engineer class specification
• Proposed $15.00 per hour minimum wage for City employees

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider an amendment to the Housing Code regarding egress and ceiling height. The meeting also includes a request to amend the FY23 Pinard Waste contract for bi-weekly yard waste collection. Presentations on health insurance and school district updates are also scheduled.

• Proposed housing code ordinance amendment regarding single means of egress and seven-foot ceiling heights
• Request to amend FY23 Pinard Waste contract for bi-weekly yard waste collection
• Authorization for a mural and lighting MOU at Parker Street Tunnel
• Approval of 50/50 sidewalk petitions for various residential addresses
• Letter of opposition to HB1268 on behalf of the Health Department

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, sidewalk petitions, and a housing code amendment allowing single means of egress and seven-foot ceilings in one- and two-family dwellings. It also approved a memorandum of understanding for a mural in the Parker Street Tunnel, amended the yard waste collection contract, and voted to send a letter opposing HB1268. The Board also accepted committee reports recommending bond resolutions for two capital projects.

• Approved consent agenda including housing code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Manchester Moves for Parker Street Tunnel mural (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Pinard Waste contract for bi-weekly yard waste collection (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter opposing HB1268 (10-3)
• Accepted committee report recommending bond resolutions for Mill Girl Stair Replacement ($650,000) and FY23 Roadway Program ($3,628,358)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Solid Waste Activities will receive informational communications from the Solid Waste and Environmental Programs Manager. These items are for informational purposes only, and no action is required.

• Elm Street trash receptacles
• Public education welcome brochure
• Workers' compensation savings
• Textile recycling
• Waste management contract

The Special Committee on Solid Waste Activities received an informational update from Solid Waste Manager Chaz Newton. The arbitrator denied Waste Management's motion for summary judgment, keeping the city's disposal fee at $69.28 per ton for FY22, saving about $220,000 this year and roughly $2 million through FY26. The committee also discussed new trash receptacles, a welcome brochure, worker's comp savings, and a textile recycling partnership, but took no formal votes.

• Arbitrator denied Waste Management's summary judgment motion, keeping disposal fee at $69.28/ton (informational)
• Replaced concrete trash receptacles on Elm Street with Glasdon bins (informational)
• Piloted BigBelly smart bins until April 17, 2022 (informational)
• Planned Welcome Brochure for residents (informational)
• Partnered with Waste Zero and Helpsy for curbside textile recycling (informational)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting for the presentation of the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The agenda included a motion to move the presented budget to the next regular meeting following a scheduled public hearing.

• Mayor's FY2023 Budget Presentation

Mayor Craig presented his FY2023 budget proposal, which adheres to the tax cap and includes $8.2 million in additional property tax revenue. The budget was moved to the next regular meeting and a public hearing was scheduled for April 19, 2022. No vote on the budget itself was taken.

• Moved FY2023 budget to next regular BMA meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on FY2023 budget for April 19, 2022 at 6 PM (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will review several Finance Department reports, including accounts receivable and the monthly financial report for fiscal year 2022. The committee will also consider a request to reduce and waive accrued interest on taxes for four parcels.

• Request to waive property tax interest for four parcels on Cleveland and Blaine Streets
• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of Finance Department reports including accounts receivable over 90 days
• Monthly Financial Report for the first eight months of fiscal year 2022

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration voted to approve the sale of four parcels on Cleveland and Blaine Streets, waiving $169,049.27 in back tax interest, with a closing date no later than April 5, 2022, and immediate clean-up. The committee also accepted reports on the Revolving Loan Fund, Finance Department receivables, and the monthly financial report, which noted health insurance costs trending over budget.

• Approved P&S agreement for four parcels on Cleveland and Blaine Streets, waiving $169,049.27 in interest (unanimous)
• Approved sale with closing by April 5, 2022, and immediate clean-up
• Accepted Revolving Loan Fund report
• Accepted Finance Department reports on receivables and aging
• Approved monthly financial report for first eight months of FY2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems received a communication from Leon LaFreniere regarding proposed amendments to the Housing Code. The committee may vote to refer these amendments to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review.

• Proposed amendments to the Housing Code

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands & Buildings is reviewing several communications regarding city property and parks. This includes a request to rename Brown & Mitchell Park and an addendum to a property agreement for 521 Maple Street. The committee will also consider using the Hallsville School building for a collaborative project at no cost.

• Addendum to P&S agreement for 521 Maple Street
• Request to name Brown & Mitchell Park after Alderman Barbara Shaw
• Proposal to use Hallsville School building at no cost for a community project

The Committee on Lands & Buildings tabled two items. The first was an addendum to the purchase and sale agreement for 521 Maple Street, with concerns raised about the buyer's ability to fund improvements and outstanding issues on another property. The second was a proposal from Southern NH Services and the Granite State Children's Alliance to use the Hallsville School building at 275 Jewett Street for elderly housing and a child advocacy center, which was tabled to allow for neighborhood meetings and further research. The committee also approved naming Brown & Mitchell Park after Alderman Barbara Shaw.

• Tabled addendum to P&S agreement for 521 Maple Street
• Tabled proposal for Hallsville School building use (elderly housing + child advocacy center)
• Approved naming Brown & Mitchell Park after Alderman Barbara Shaw

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board is reviewing several budget amendments for the Community Improvement Program, including large transfers for cemetery design and ARPA revenue replacement. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on police vehicle purchases and changes to traffic regulations.

• $6,750,000 for Cemetery Brook Design
• $1,672,765.45 for ARPA-Revenue Replacement
• Authorization to purchase up to 15 Ford Explorers for the Police Department
• Traffic regulation changes on Brockton Street and Victoria Street
• Sidewalk petitions at various residential locations

The Board approved a series of Community Improvement Program (CIP) fund transfers and appropriations, including $6.75 million for the CSO Cemetery Brook design and $1.67 million in ARPA revenue replacement. It also approved a new MOU with Bird Rides for scooter sharing, several personnel reclassifications, and a property sale agreement on Cleveland and Blaine Streets. The Board discussed a projected flat general fund surplus and significant health insurance cost increases, and agreed to hold a neighborhood meeting regarding the Hallsville School proposal.

• Approved $6,750,000 transfer for CIP 711122 CSO Cemetery Brook - Design (unanimous)
• Approved $1,672,765.45 transfer for CIP 811422 ARPA-Revenue Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved updated MOU with Bird Rides, Inc. for scooter sharing through March 1, 2024
• Approved Purchase & Sales agreement for four parcels on Cleveland and Blaine Streets, with $169,049.27 back tax interest abatement
• Approved naming Brown & Mitchell Park after Alderman Barbara Shaw
• Approved reclassification of Recreation Maintenance Supervisor II from Grade 17 to Grade 18 (Alderman Sharonov opposed)
• Approved traffic regulations including new no-parking zones on Brockton and Victoria Streets
• Approved request to purchase up to 15 Ford Explorers for Police Department

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is considering resolutions to amend the FY 2021 and FY 2022 Community Improvement Programs. These amendments involve transferring and appropriating funds for infrastructure, recreation, and workforce development projects.

• $6,750,000 for CSO Cemetery Brook - Design
• $1,672,765.45 for ARPA-Revenue Replacement (Budget)
• $710,731 for Workforce Development Grant
• $214,598.22 for CMOM Study, Design, and Construction
• $10,217.74 for MS4 Study, Design, and Construction

The Committee on Finance voted to approve multiple Community Improvement Program (CIP) amendments and budget authorizations, including a $6.75 million transfer for the CSO Cemetery Brook design. All resolutions were recommended to pass and be enrolled, and the budget authorizations were approved subject to final adoption of related resolutions.

• Approved $10,217.74 transfer for FY2022 CIP 711322 MS4 Study, Design, and Construction
• Approved $6,750,000 transfer for FY2022 CIP 711122 CSO Cemetery Brook - Design
• Approved $214,598.22 transfer for FY2022 CIP 711022 CMOM Study, Design, and Construction
• Approved $10,000 appropriation for FY2022 CIP 511322 Recreation Programming
• Approved $710,731 appropriation for FY2022 CIP 213022 Workforce Development Grant
• Approved $1,672,765.45 appropriation and transfer for FY2022 CIP 811422 ARPA-Revenue Replacement (Budget)
• Approved 16 CIP budget authorizations subject to final adoption of related resolutions

General

The Board of Registrars will review changes to the voter checklist from January 19 through March 9, 2022. The board will also consider appointing Marie King to fill the vacancy for the Ward 10 moderator position.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes
• Appointment of Marie King as Ward 10 moderator

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several capital improvement project budget transfers and authorizations. This includes funding for workforce development, sewer studies, and recreation programming. The committee will also consider requests for project extensions and police vehicle purchases.

• $6,750,000 transfer to CSO Cemetery Brook-Design
• $1,672,765.45 transfer to ARPA-Revenue Replacement
• $710,731 authorization for Workforce Development Grant
• Authorization to purchase up to 15 Ford Explorers for the Police Department
• Extension request for Goffs Falls Road Bridge Replacement

The Committee on Community Improvement approved a draft policy establishing parameters for subordinating city liens on HUD-funded loans, along with several budget authorizations and project extensions. All items were approved unanimously by voice vote with no roll call tallies recorded.

• Approved abatement requests submitted by Chief Engineer Fred McNeill
• Approved draft policy for subordination of city liens
• Approved $710,731 for CIP 213022 Workforce Development Grant
• Approved $10,000 for CIP 511322 Recreation Programming
• Approved $214,598.22 for CIP 711022 CMOM Study, Design and Construction
• Approved $6,750,000 for CIP 711122 CSO Cemetery Brook-Design
• Approved $1,672,765.45 for CIP 811422 ARPA-Revenue Replacement (Budget)
• Approved authorization to purchase up to 15 Ford Explorers for Police Department

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic will review proposed parking restrictions and removals on Brockton and Hanover Streets. The committee will also discuss a request to use the Arms Lot and recommendations for managing illegal parking during winter snow emergencies.

• New 'No Parking Anytime' zone on south side of Brockton Street
• Rescinding no-parking and handicap parking zones on Brockton and Hanover Streets
• Request from ARMI to use a portion of the Arms Lot in June 2022
• Recommendations for managing illegal parking during winter snow emergencies

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic approved the Traffic Division agenda and addendum, which included new no-parking zones and rescinding existing parking restrictions. It also approved a request from Kerry Morelli to use Arms Lot for DEKA's ARMI BioFabUSA Spring Meeting in the Millyard from June 6-10, 2022. The committee discussed snow emergency parking enforcement, including towing and ticketing numbers, but took no formal action on those recommendations.

• Approved Traffic Division agenda and addendum (unanimous)
• Approved use of Arms Lot for DEKA's ARMI BioFabUSA Spring Meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will review several requests to create or reclassify city job positions. The committee will also consider a resolution regarding a $15.00 per hour minimum wage for City employees.

• Proposed resolution for a $15.00 per hour minimum wage for City employees
• Request to create a new Recreation Coordinator position
• Request to reorganize and reclassify positions in the Health Department
• Request to reclassify two Legal Assistant I positions to grade 14
• Request to replace four vacant Public Service Worker I positions with grade 13 roles

The Human Resources/Insurance Committee approved multiple personnel actions, including a new Recreation Coordinator position, reclassification of a Recreation Maintenance Supervisor II, a Health Department reorganization, two Legal Assistant reclassifications, and replacement of four Public Service Worker II positions with Public Service Worker IIIs. A resolution supporting a $15/hour minimum wage for city employees was tabled for further research, including cost analysis and questions about applicability to school district employees.

• Approved new Recreation Coordinator job classification, grade 16
• Approved reclassification of Recreation Maintenance Supervisor II from grade 17 to 18 (opposed by Alderman Sharonov)
• Approved Health Department reorganization and reclassification of numerous positions
• Approved reclassification of two Legal Assistant I positions to Legal Assistant II (grade 12 to 14)
• Approved replacement of four vacant Public Service Worker II positions with Public Service Worker III (grade 13 to 14)
• Tabled resolution supporting $15/hour minimum wage for city employees
• Entered non-public session to discuss pending litigation (RSA 91-A:3(II)(e))
• Voted to seal non-public session minutes and accept Risk Manager recommendation

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will review the Manchester Police Department annual report and a Covid-19 public health update. Members are also voting on an ordinance to change the approval process for certain entrance pay rates. The agenda includes committee reports and notice of the OYS Director's retirement.

• Ordinance amending Section 33.046 regarding Entrance Pay Rates approval process
• $250 donation from Beasley & Ferber Professional Association to Senior Services
• Manchester Police Department Annual Report presentation
• Covid-19 Public Health Update presentation
• Retirement notification for OYS Director Jonathan Donovan

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an ordinance amending Section 33.046 of the City Code to change the approval process for Steps 2-5 of entrance pay rates. The motion carried with Aldermen Sharonov and E. Sapienza voting in opposition. The board also accepted the retirement of OYS Director Jonathan Donovan, approved an extension for the Goffs Falls Road Bridge Replacement project, and approved line item adjustments for the ARPA Economic Development Office.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 33.046 (Entrance Pay Rates) (vote: carried, with Sharonov and E. Sapienza opposed)
• Accepted retirement of OYS Director Jonathan Donovan effective March 31, 2022
• Approved extension of CIP 711318 Goffs Falls Road Bridge Replacement until 12/31/2022
• Approved line item adjustments to CIP 810922 ARPA Economic Development Office
• Approved consent agenda including donation of $250 from Beasley & Ferber Professional Association for Senior Services
• Accepted committee reports on Revolving Loan Fund, Financial Report, and Finance Department reports

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will review financial reports and an update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund. The committee will also consider an ordinance amendment regarding the approval process for specific entrance pay rates.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Finance Department reports including accounts receivable over 90 days and aging reports
• Monthly financial report for the first seven months of fiscal year 2022
• Amendment to Section 33.046 regarding entrance pay rate approval processes

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration accepted reports on the Revolving Loan Fund, accounts receivable, and the city's monthly financial report. The Finance Director reported revenues are $4.1 million lower than a year ago, with health insurance costs trending over budget, and noted state municipal aid was not received this year. The committee also voted to enroll an ordinance amending Section 33.046 (Entrance Pay Rates) to change the approval process for Steps 2-5.

• Accepted the report on the City's Revolving Loan Fund.
• Accepted the Finance Department reports on accounts receivable and outstanding receivables.
• Accepted the City's Monthly Financial Report (unaudited) for the first seven months of fiscal year 2022.
• Voted to enroll the ordinance amending Section 33.046 (Entrance Pay Rates) to change the approval process for Steps 2-5.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a special meeting to hear public comments on two Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Applications. These applications concern properties located at 21 West Auburn Street and 24 Depot Street. Assessor Robert Gagne will provide a presentation regarding these applications.

• Tax relief incentive application for 21 West Auburn Street
• Tax relief incentive application for 24 Depot Street

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and voted 9-3 to approve two Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive (RSA 79-E) applications for properties at 21 West Auburn Street and 24 Depot Street. The decision was made despite objections from the Heritage Commission and public speakers who argued the buildings have historical value and the applications did not meet statutory requirements. The developer stated the tax relief was critical to the project's financial feasibility.

• Approved the two Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive applications for 21 West Auburn Street and 24 Depot Street (motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Trisciani; roll call vote 9-3, with Aldermen E. Sapienza, Sharonov, and T. Sapienza voting nay).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Alderman Cavanaugh, seconded by Alderman Long).

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a road hearing regarding a petition to discontinue part of West Central Street. The Public Works Director is scheduled to present, followed by public testimony in favor or opposition. The agenda includes a letter of opposition from the owner of DoubleTree by Hilton and Center of NH Parking Garage.

• Petition to discontinue a portion of West Central Street
• Public hearing for comments in favor or opposition
• Site visit to the petitioned area

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special road hearing on a petition to discontinue a portion of West Central Street. After hearing from supporters and opponents, the board voted to approve the petition, conditioned on reserving easement rights for utility repair/replacement and a pedestrian walkway. The vote was not recorded with a tally in the minutes.

• Approved petition to discontinue a portion of West Central Street, with conditions for utility and pedestrian walkway easements
• Recessed hearing to view the petitioned area before voting

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met to review budget amendments for community improvement programs, including significant funding for sidewalk rehabilitation. The agenda also included discussions on a proposed $15 minimum wage for city employees and various traffic regulation updates.

• $316,338.25 transfer to the Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program
• Proposed $15.00 per hour minimum wage for City employees
• Traffic regulation changes on Bremer, Chestnut, and Cleveland streets
• $28,571.43 appropriation for the Homeland Security Grant Program-Hazmat
• Ratification of union agreements with Teamsters Local 633 and AFSCME Council 93

The Board approved moving forward with Phase II of the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) program, which includes a $338 million, 20-year plan centered on a two-mile tunnel to relocate Cemetery Brook. The Board also voted to sunset the city's mask rule at the end of February, following the Public Health Director's recommendation. Consent agenda items were approved, including sidewalk petitions, traffic regulation changes, and several budget transfers. The Board ratified tentative agreements with Teamsters Local 633 and AFSCME Council 93, Local 298.

• Approved moving forward with Phase II of the CSO program, including the tunneling option for Cemetery Brook.
• Voted to sunset the mask rule for city employees and buildings at the end of February.
• Approved the consent agenda, including sidewalk petitions, traffic regulation changes, and budget transfers.
• Ratified tentative agreements with Teamsters Local 633 (Welfare) and AFSCME Council 93, Local 298 (Facilities).
• Authorized the Mayor to sign a modified lease agreement for the Landfill Solar Array Project.
• Accepted the resignation of Jennifer Farmer from the Board of Registrars with regret.
• Confirmed nominations to the Senior Services Commission and Heritage Commission.
• Approved the Finance Committee's recommendation to adopt four budget amendment resolutions.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program. These proposals include transferring funds for sidewalk rehabilitation, ADA improvements, and homeland security grants. The committee will also consider budget authorizations for several infrastructure projects.

• $316,338.25 transfer to Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program
• $12,229.76 transfer to ADA/School Sidewalk Improvement
• $28,571.43 for 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Award-Hazmat
• $7,500 transfer to Southern NH Build Back Better Regional Challenge

The Finance Committee voted to approve four resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program (CIP) to transfer funds for sidewalk, ADA, and hazmat projects, and to approve related budget authorizations. All votes were unanimous, with no discussion or opposition recorded. The actions are subject to final adoption by the full Board.

• Approved $12,229.76 transfer to FY2022 CIP 710422 ADA/School Sidewalk Improvement
• Approved $316,338.25 transfer to FY2022 CIP 710322 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program
• Approved $28,571.43 appropriation for FY2022 CIP 412322 Homeland Security Grant Program Award-Hazmat
• Approved $7,500 transfer to FY2022 CIP 811722 Southern NH Build Back Better Regional Challenge
• Approved budget authorizations for 13 CIP projects, subject to final adoption of related resolutions

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health and Traffic held a special meeting. The agenda was limited to discussions regarding winter parking and snow emergencies.

• Discussion regarding winter parking and snow emergencies

General

The Committee on Community Improvement will review several budget amendments for capital improvement projects. This includes funding transfers for sidewalk rehabilitation and school sidewalk improvements. The committee will also consider a grant application for firefighter staffing and a bridge project extension.

• $316,338.25 transfer to Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program
• Request to apply for SAFER Grant to hire eight full-time firefighters
• $28,571.43 for Homeland Security Grant (Hazmat)
• Extension request for Goffs Falls Road Bridge Replacement through 6/30/2022
• $12,229.76 transfer to ADA/School Sidewalk Improvement

The Committee on Community Improvement approved all agenda items, including fund transfers for sidewalk rehabilitation, ADA/school sidewalk improvements, and a homeland security grant. It also authorized applying for a SAFER grant to hire eight firefighters and approved a project extension for school security camera work.

• Approved abatement requests summary (unanimous)
• Approved $28,571.43 for Homeland Security Grant Program Hazmat (unanimous)
• Approved $316,338.25 transfer for Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (unanimous)
• Approved $12,229.76 transfer for ADA/School Sidewalk Improvement (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 transfer for Southern NH Build Back Better Regional Challenge (unanimous)
• Approved application for FY21 SAFER Grant to hire eight firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved line item adjustment for ARPA Community Health Worker Program (unanimous)
• Approved project extension for Goffs Falls Road Bridge Replacement through 6/30/2022 (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will review proposed changes to parking regulations on Bremer, Cleveland, and Taylor Streets. Members will also consider a request for a left-turning signal at the end of the Amoskeag Bridge. Additionally, the committee will discuss an event permit request for Arms Park.

• Parking regulation updates for Bremer Street, Cleveland Street, and Taylor Street
• Request for a left-turning signal at the end of Amoskeag Bridge
• Event permit request for Arms Park on May 21, 2022

The Public Safety, Health & Traffic Committee approved the traffic agenda as amended, including new parking restrictions and rescissions on Bremer, Cleveland, Chestnut, and Taylor Streets. It also approved a request to paint a shamrock at two intersections for St. Patrick's Day, a recommendation for a left-turn signal at the Amoskeag Bridge, and a request to use Arms Park for a birthday dedication. No votes were opposed on any motion.

• Approved traffic agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved shamrock painting at Elm/Hanover and Elm/Pleasant on March 5 (unanimous)
• Approved left-turn signal recommendation at Amoskeag Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved Arms Park use for Ralph Baer 100th birthday dedication on May 21 (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will review several human resources reports for informational purposes. The committee will also consider a request from the EPD to interchange Electrician I and Electrician II positions.

• EPD request to interchange Electrician I and Electrician II positions
• Review of HR vacancy requests, position summaries, and grievances

The Human Resources/Insurance Committee approved a request from EPD to interchange Electrician I (grade 18) and Electrician II (grade 19) positions. The vote was unanimous among the four members present. Other HR reports were informational only and required no action.

• Approved EPD request to interchange Electrician I (grade 18) and Electrician II (grade 19) positions (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed several Community Improvement Program amendments, including significant funding for EPD projects and ARPA revenue replacement. The meeting also included updates on COVID-19, winter shelters, and the confirmation of various commission members.

• Budget amendments for various EPD projects totaling $43,250,000
• Appropriation of $3,671,701 for ARPA-Revenue Replacement
• Ordinance amendment regarding entrance pay rates
• Confirmation of Jodie Nazaka as Economic Development Director
• Subordination of a $31,650 city lien at 1044 Hayward Street

The Board approved several Community Improvement Program (CIP) amendments, including transferring $43.25 million for various EPD projects, $3.67 million for ARPA revenue replacement, and $8,000 for a DOJ investigation. It also confirmed multiple board and commission appointments, including the new Housing Commission members, and ratified tentative labor agreements with Teamsters Local 633 and AFSCME Council 93. A motion to use $40,000 from contingency to clean up a private property encampment was withdrawn after discussion.

• Approved $43.25M transfer for EPD capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $3.67M ARPA revenue replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 for DOJ investigation (unanimous)
• Confirmed Housing Commission and other board appointments (unanimous)
• Ratified tentative agreements with Teamsters Local 633 and AFSCME Local 298 (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 SAFER grant application for 8 firefighters (11-1)
• Referred RSA 79-E applications for 21 Auburn St and 24 Depot St to public hearing (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to spend $40K on private property cleanup

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is reviewing resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program (CIP) for multiple fiscal years. Proposed changes include fund transfers for Various EPD Projects and allocations for ARPA revenue replacement and a Department of Justice investigation. The committee will also consider budget authorizations for several sewer and water infrastructure projects.

• $3,671,701 for FY2022 ARPA-Revenue Replacement
• $8,000 for Department of Justice Investigation
• $43,250,000 fund adjustment for Various EPD Projects
• Budget authorizations for Cohas Brook Sewer and WWTP Emergency Power Upgrade
• Budget authorizations for various CSO studies and designs

The Finance Committee unanimously approved four resolutions amending the FY2022 Community Improvement Program, including a $3,671,701 transfer for ARPA revenue replacement and a $43,250,000 decrease and transfer for various EPD projects. The committee also approved a list of CIP budget authorizations, subject to final adoption of related resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $3,671,701 transfer for FY2022 CIP 811422 ARPA-Revenue Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 for FY2022 CIP 412222 Department of Justice Investigation (unanimous)
• Approved $43,250,000 decrease from Various EPD Projects (unanimous)
• Approved $43,250,000 transfer for Various EPD Projects (unanimous)
• Approved CIP budget authorizations for 12 projects including sewer, CSO, and ARPA (unanimous)

General

The Board of Registrars met to review and accept additions, deletions, and changes to the voter checklist from November 3, 2021, through January 18, 2022. The agenda also noted the next meeting scheduled before the Special Ward 9 election.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes from November 3, 2021, to January 18, 2022

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands & Buildings will review a potential property conveyance on Brandon Street to the City. The committee will also consider a request for surplus designation and the direct sale or lease of City property in Londonderry.

• Possible conveyance of Brandon Street property (TM 497/13) to the City
• Request for surplus designation and direct sale/lease of City property in Londonderry

The Committee on Lands & Buildings voted to receive and file a communication from Mark Chase regarding a possible conveyance of property on Brandon Street, effectively declining to pursue it. The committee also approved deeming City property in Londonderry as surplus and authorizing a direct sale/lease to the current lessee, with an estimated annual lease revenue of $84,000 to the airport.

• Received and filed communication re Brandon St property conveyance (unanimous)
• Approved surplus designation and direct sale/lease of Londonderry property (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading is reviewing an ordinance amendment for Section 33.046 of the City Code. This amendment would change the approval process for Steps 2-5 of Entrance Pay Rates.

• Ordinance Amendment regarding entrance pay rate approval processes

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to advance an ordinance amendment that would allow department heads to hire new employees at Steps 2-5 without mayoral approval, provided funds are in their budget. The motion passed with Alderman E. Sapienza opposed. The amendment was referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration for further review.

• Advanced ordinance amendment to change approval process for Steps 2-5 (motion carried, E. Sapienza opposed)
• Referred ordinance to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will review HR reports and an update on the Employee Assistance Program RFP process. The committee will also consider a request from the Public Works Director to add one Parks Projects Manager position to the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division.

• Request for one Parks Projects Manager (grade 20) in the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division
• Update on the Employee Assistance Program RFP process
• Review of HR reports including vacancy requisitions and grievances

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance approved the addition of one Parks Projects Manager (grade 20) to the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division of Public Works. The committee also received informational updates on HR reports and the Employee Assistance Program RFP process, with no action required on those items.

• Approved addition of one Parks Projects Manager, grade 20 (motion by Gamache, second by Barry)

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 monthly financial report for the first six months of fiscal year 2022.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, and Outstanding Receivables
• Monthly Financial Report for the first six months of fiscal year 2022

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Administration accepted the Finance Department's reports on receivables and the city's monthly financial report for the first six months of FY2022. No substantive decisions were made beyond accepting the reports; the meeting was informational, with officials discussing financial trends such as health insurance costs trending over budget and lower revenues compared to the prior year.

• Accepted report on Revolving Loan Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted Finance Department reports on receivables (unanimous)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report for first six months of FY2022 (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several budget amendments and fund transfers for capital improvement projects. This includes significant funding shifts for EPD projects and ARPA revenue replacement. The committee is also considering administrative changes to various programs and a petition regarding West Central Street.

• Transfer of $43,250,000 from various capital projects to several EPD projects
• Authorization of $3,671,701 for ARPA revenue replacement
• Extension of the maturity date for a $650,000 HOME loan at 600 Maple Street
• Subordination of a $31,650 City lien at 1044 Hayward Street
• Petition to discontinue a portion of West Central Street

The Committee on Community Improvement approved multiple capital improvement program (CIP) items, including a $43.25 million transfer from various CIP projects to Environmental Protection Department (EPD) projects, a $3.67 million ARPA revenue replacement appropriation, and several project amendments and extensions. A request to subordinate a city lien on 1044 Hayward Street was approved conditionally on certification of lead abatement completion. The committee also approved a petition to discontinue a portion of West Central Street.

• Approved $8,000 for CIP 412222 DOJ Investigation
• Approved $3,671,701 for CIP 811422 ARPA Revenue Replacement
• Approved $43,250,000 transfer to EPD projects
• Approved ARPA Ready, Set, LAUNCH admin change to Planning Dept
• Approved ARPA Small Business Grants admin change to Planning Dept
• Approved extensions for TWH Cares and Cultural Competency Training
• Approved ARPA Park Rangers line item adjustments
• Approved MHRA HOME loan maturity extension to 2/27/2037

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board will review a presentation regarding the Nashua-Manchester Rail Project, including a possible motion to endorse a layover yard location. Committees are also reporting on reviews of tax abatement processes and potential tax increment financing districts. The agenda includes several appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Presentation on the Nashua-Manchester (Capitol Corridor) Rail Project
• Recommendation for an art and lighting project at Parker Street Tunnel
• Review of tax abatement processes and potential tax increment financing districts
• Sidewalk petitions for Arah Street, Elmhurst Avenue, Mammoth Road, and Sagamore Street
• $5,000 donation to the Senior Center

The Board endorsed the Pan Am South location for the Nashua-Manchester commuter rail layover facility, with three aldermen opposed. They also approved a consent agenda including donations, sidewalk petitions, and committee reports, confirmed several nominations, and approved a special election date for the Ward 9 aldermanic vacancy.

• Endorsed Pan Am South layover facility location for commuter rail (opposed: Sharonov, E. Sapienza, Levasseur)
• Approved consent agenda including donations, sidewalk petitions, and committee reports
• Confirmed nominations to various boards and commissions
• Confirmed Jason Bonilla to Ward 5 School Committee (Sharonov abstained)
• Approved March 15 special election for Ward 9 aldermanic vacancy
• Approved extension of P&S for Wellington Hill properties until May 31, 2022
• Approved support for restoration of VA Manager's Residence
• Approved MHRA HOME loan maturity extension to 2/27/2037 (opposed: Sharonov)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This special meeting is for organizational purposes only. The board will adopt its rules, nominate a Chairman, and receive committee assignments. No other business can be presented during this session.

• Adoption of Board rules
• Nomination for Chairman of the Board
• Presentation of committee assignments

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held an organizational meeting and unanimously approved four rule changes, including moving regular meetings to 7 PM with public participation in the first 30 minutes, requiring aldermen to vote unless they have a conflict, updating the road hearing rule, and renumbering rules. Alderman Long was elected chairman for a term expiring January 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rule change moving regular meetings to 7 PM with public participation in first 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Rule 11 requiring aldermen to vote unless conflict of interest, with stated reason for abstention (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Rule 19, Road Hearing, for consistency with state statute (unanimous)
• Approved renumbering of rules, consolidating sub-rules, resulting in 29 rules (unanimous)
• Elected Alderman Long as Chairman of the Board, term expiring January 2024 (unanimous)