Agenda - the City of Laconia, New Hampshire

CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 8, 2016 - 7:00 PM
City Hall - Conference Room 200A
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
RECORDING SECRETARY
ROLL CALL
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
1.
Laconia High School Boys Lacrosse Champions
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1.
Regular meeting minutes of July 25, 2016
CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR
1.
Temporary Traffic Order 2016-11 - Laconia Multicultural Festival
CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
INTERVIEWS
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
2.
Public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant Project to report
on the progress of the Grantie State Children's Alliance's Child Advocacy Center
Planning Study for 95 Water Street
Public hearing regarding resolution 2016-20 relative to authorizing the City Manager
to accept and expend grants on behalf of the City from the Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) in conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The total
amount of the grant is $15,714 with the City’s share being $14,550. The grant does
not require a municipal or county match and is earmarked for the purchase of
police firearms
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Belknap House
MAYOR'S REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
*Not all items in this section may be acted on. Reports and updates will be made when necessary.
1.
FINANCE: (Lipman, Hamel, Baer)
(a) Downtown TIF Financing
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(b) WOW Trail Funding
2.
PUBLIC SAFETY: (Baer, Doyle, Bownes)
(a) Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents
3.
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ORDINANCES: (Doyle, Bolduc, Bownes)
(a) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor
sound equipment and loudspeakers
(b) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns
(c) Procedural review of grant applications
(d) Requests for "No Parking" zones to be established on three public streets:
Centenary Avenue, Haven Avenue and Moulton Street
4.
LANDS and BUILDINGS: (Hamel, Lipman ,Bolduc)
(a) Downtown parking garage
(b) Repair & maintenance of City Buildings
LIAISON REPORT
CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS
MANAGER'S REPORT
1.
2.
Financial and Operational Trends Report
Monthly Economic Development Update
NEW BUSINESS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Request to approve the application for the Hazard Mitigation Plan grant application
with a City share of $2,500
First reading of Resolution 2016-21 relative to authorizing the City Manager to
accept the donation of two Soofa benches (solar powered park benches) with a
value of $5,200 and to schedule a public hearing on August 22, 2016 during the
regular Council meeting
Request from Watermark Marine to become a boat agent of the City
Council review of the Commercial Resort (CR) zone and a proposal for discussion
and possible referral to the Planning Board to create a new Commercial Resort
Corridor (CR-2) zone
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
Second Reading of Resolution 2016-20 relative to authorizing the City Manager to
accept and expend grants on behalf of the City from the Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) in conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The total
amount of the grant is $15,714 with the City’s share being $14,550. The grant does
not require a municipal or county match and is earmarked for the purchase of
police firearms
NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS
1.
Request to appoint Christopher Reynolds as a Selectman in Ward 4 for a term to
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expire in November 2021
COUNCIL COMMENTS
NON-PUBLIC SESSION According to RSA 91-A:3, II:
(a) The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee, or the investigation of any charges
against him, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting and (2) requests that the meeting be
open, in which case the request shall be granted.
(b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
(c) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other
than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.
(d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public,
would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.
(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed
against the body or agency or any subdivision thereof, or against any member thereof because of his
membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise
settled.
(i) Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the carrying out of emergency functions
including training to carry out such functions, developed by local or state safety officials that are directly
intended to thwart a deliberate act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or
widespread injury or loss of life.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Ordinance amendment relative to Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing
as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (tabled at the meeting
of 9/28/15)
Second reading of a resolution relative to the adoption of RSA 31:95-b,
Appropriation of funds made available during the year (tabled at the meeting of
11/23/15 pending the outcome of legal matters)
Master Plan
Milfoil Treatment Funding Request
Sewer & Water Master Plan
Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste Disposal Cost Reduction
Strategic Planning/Goal Setting
WOW Trail
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 7/26/2016
FROM:
Mary Reynolds, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Acceptance of regular meeting minutes of July 25, 2016
DISCUSSION:
Minutes of the July 25, 2016 meeting were distributed to the Council on July 26, 2016. No
corrections have been received.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Regular minutes
Type
Backup Material
Upload Date
8/5/2016
File Name
07_25_16-DRAFT.pdf
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CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 25, 2016 - 7:00 PM
City Hall - Conference Room 200A
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Engler called the meeting to order at the above date and time.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Henry Lipman led the Salute to the Flag.
RECORDING SECRETARY
City Clerk Mary Reynolds
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Reynolds called the roll with the following Councilors in attendance: Ava Doyle,
David Bownes, Henry Lipman, Brenda Baer, Robert Hamel and Armand Bolduc.
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STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
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Mayor Engler stated that all six (6) Councilors are in attendance and a quorum us
established.
City Manager Scott Myers, Finance Director Donna Woodaman
COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Laconia High School Girls Lacrosse Champions
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Mayor Engler delivered a proclamation to the Laconia High School Girls Lacrosse
team in recognition of being the 2016 Divsion III State Champions. Each member
of the team was presented with a certificate of recognition. Team members
included the following:
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Mackenzie Howe
Natalie Compton
Meya Minor
Gabrielle Smith
Hailey Martel
Rachel Lowe
Becki Kneuer
Helen Tautkus
Abigail Crowell
Teegan Stevens
Cheyanne Zappala
Lyndsey Paronto
Rebecca Howe
Emily Avery
Devon Mello
Tieana Florence
Skyler Tautkus
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Sydney Stevens
Kaitlyn Brooks
Hannah Dow
Solary Chhun
The team was coached by Head Coaches Kerri and Robert Howe, Assistant
Coaches Tony Pederzanni and Dylan Martel, and managed by Amanda Stefanik.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
(1) Regular meeting minutes of July 11, 2016
Minutes of the regular meeting were distributed to the Council on July 15, 2016. No
corrections were received.
With no further corrections to the minutes they were accepted as distributed.
CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR
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(1) Temporary Traffic Order 2016-10, Penny Pitou Blood Drive
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Motion to approve the request as submitted made by Councilor Bolduc and
seconded by Councilor Doyle; the motion passed with all in favor.
(2) Request to set the polling hours for the State Primary Election to be held on September
13, 2016 and the State General Election to be held on November 8, 2016
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Motion to set the polling hours for the State Primary Election on September 13,
2016 and the State General Election on November 8, 2016 as 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Doyle; the motion
passed with all in favor.
CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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INTERVIEWS
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Engler noted that he was in attendance for the post-Motorcycle Week meeting,
which was very favorable in nature regarding the event itself but there were concerns
about the quality of the sound coming from the microphones at the table. It was
encouraged that users please speak with the microphones close to them.
It was advised that at the August 8, 2016 meeting there will be amendments to the Zoning
Code regarding the Commercial Resort Zone (CRZ) as was directed by the Council after
a series of public input sessions held during Council meetings in the Spring. Mayor
Engler stated that the proposal coming forward will be a starting point for a more detailed
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conversation among the Council, Planning Board and the Zoning Task Force.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
*Not all items in this section may be acted on. Reports and updates will be made when
necessary.
(1) FINANCE
(a) Downtown TIF Financing
(b) WOW Trail Funding
(2) PUBLIC SAFETY
(a) Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents
(3) GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ORDINANCES
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(a) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor
sound equipment and loudspeakers
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(b) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns
(c) Procedural review of grant applications
(d) Requests for "No Parking" zones to be established on three public streets:
Centenary Avenue, Haven Avenue and Moulton Street
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Councilor Doyle requested to schedule a meeting for August 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
to discuss this topic. With no objections the meeting was scheduled.
(4) LANDS and BUILDINGS
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(a) Downtown parking garage
(b) Repair & maintenance of City Buildings
LIASON REPORT
Councilor Bownes requested the Council review the recap of the Master Plan in the City
Manager's Report this evening.
CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS
MANAGER'S REPORT
(1) Project Updates Report
City Manager Myers reviewed the report.
(2) FY 2016 Recycling Report - Comparative Cost of MSW Collection
City Manager Myers reviewed the report.
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A discussion followed about how to reduce solid waste tonnage and enforce the
ordinance for mandatory recycling.
(3) NHMA State Aid to Municipalities Report
City Manager Myers reviewed the report.
Discussion followed on some streets that needed attention and it was advised that
a report will be forthcoming to the Council.
(4) Other Information
City Manager Myers advised that the Motorcycle Week fund will settle in the good
approximately $3,000.
The Council was advised that Ed Balboni has been reappointed to the Board of
Assessors as an alternate; he was a full member in the past and being an alternate
is more conducive to his summer/winter schedule.
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NEW BUSINESS
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It was announced that Wesley "Wes" Anderson will begin with the City as the
Director of Public Works on August 15, 2016.
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(1) First Reading of Resolution 2016-20 relative to authorizing the City Manager to accept
and expend grants on behalf of the City from the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in
conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The total amount of the grant
is $15,714 with the City’s share being $14,550. The grant does not require a municipal
or county match and is earmarked for the purchase of police firearms; and a request to
schedule a public hearing on August 8, 2016 during the regular Council meeting relative
to acceptance of this grant (attached)
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Chief Chris Adams reviewed the grant purpose with the Council. Each front line
officer would have access to the weapons purchased with this grant. A discussion
followed regarding the need for the weapons.
Motion to waive the reading of resolution 2016-20 in its entirety and to read by
title only made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Bolduc;
the motion passed with all in favor.
A first reading resolution 2016-20 relative to authorizing the City Manager to
accept and expend grants on behalf of the City from the Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) in conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The
total amount of the grant is $15,714 with the City’s share being $14,550. The
grant does not require a municipal or county match and is earmarked for the
purchase of police firearms; and a request to schedule a public hearing on
August 8, 2016 during the regular Council meeting relative to acceptance of this
grant made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion
passed with all in favor.
(2) Transfer Request from the Impact Fees - Roads to DPW Street Repairs in the amount
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of $16,000
Motion to approve the transfer of $16,000 from account 50-301-001-0005,
Impact Fees – Roads, to account 01-497-500-0013, DPW Street Repairs made
by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Doyle ; the motion
passed with all in favor.
(3) Project funding from the Non-Capital Reserve Account for FY 2017
Mayor Engler advised that the items proposed have been discussed by the Council
at a prior meeting. The total request is for $118,000 from the Non-Capital Reserve
Account.
Motion to fund from the Non-Capital Reserve Account the following items:
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Memorial Park bleachers an amount not to exceed $15,000
LHS window repairs an amount not to exceed $10,000, provided the work is
completed at the previously agreed to bid.
Leavitt Park Tennis Courts an amount not to exceed $78,000
Playground Revitalization an amount not to exceed $15,000
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Made by Councilor Doyle and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion
passed with all in favor.
Councilor Lipman asked if the tennis courts could be done before the end of the
season. City Manager Myers advised it should be done in the fall.
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(4) Request to schedule a public hearing on August 8, 2016 regarding a Community
Development Block Grant Project to report on the progress of the Granite State
Children's Alliance's Child Advocacy Center Planning Study for 95 Water Street
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Motion to schedule a public hearing on August 8, 2016 during the regularly
scheduled Council Meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m., regarding a Community
Development Block Grant Project to report on the progress of the Granite State
Children's Alliance's Child Advocacy Center Planning Study for 95 Water Street
made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion
passed with all in favor.
(5) Final Encumbered Balances (carry-forwards) for FY 2016
Motion to approve the encumbered balances as presented made by Councilor
Doyle and seconded by Councilor Bownes; the motion passed with all in
favor.
Discussion followed regarding the Winter Maintenance carry-forward to be used for
road construction and repair, as well as sidewalk repairs and the Internal Service
Fund.
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(6) Review of the Parking Committee makeup
Mayor Engler reviewed that the Parking Committee was established in 2012 to take
a comprehensive look at the parking issues in Downtown. The committee met once
and made a recommendation to the Council; with the recent discussions of the
parking garage it is necessary to begin discussions of Downtown parking again.
The original members of the Parking Committee included Brenda Baer (City
Council), Andy Patterson (Laconia Clinic), Robert Sawyer (Downtown property
owner), Chris Santaniello (LRCS), John Moriarty (Downtown property owner),
Shanna Saunders & Scott Myers (City Staff).
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It was discussed that this was a branch off of the discussion regarding the current
parking garage, the need or lack of need for a new garage in the municipal parking
lot on Beacon Street East, and the need to make sure that no additional parking
spaces are taken from Downtown. It was encouraged that a discussion be held
before there is a quantified analysis done with a professional, and the discussion to
include a member of the Police Department, Public Works and Downtown
merchants/property owners. Concerns were brought up regarding this becoming
the same discussion as was had before and it may not be effective.
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Motion to charge for the City of Laconia Parking Committee with the following:
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1. To study short (1-2 years), medium (3-6 years) and long term (7-10 years)
public parking needs of the downtown area and report back to the City Council
with recommendations on how to meet any identified needs.
2. Recommendations should include the topics of paid vs. free public parking,
and time limits, if any, on some or all public parking spaces, as well as traffic
patterns.
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Made by Councilor Hamel and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion
passed with all in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS
(1) Lisa Morin - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Conservation
Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2019 (One regular
position available for reappointment and one vacant position)
Motion to to reappoint Lisa Morin to a regular position on the Conservation
Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2019 made by
Councilor Hamel and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with
all in favor.
(2) Orry Gibbs - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2019 (1 regular position
available for reappointment and 4 vacant alternate positions)
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Motion to reappoint Orry Gibbs to a regular position on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2019 made by
Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Doyle; the motion passed with
all in favor.
(3) Breanna Henderson - Seeking appointment to a regular position on the Downtown TIF
Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2019 (2 positions
available for reappointment)
Motion to reappointment Breanna Henderson as a regular member of the
Downtown TIF Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of
August, 2019 made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Doyle;
the motion passed with all in favor.
(4) Charlie St. Clair - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Downtown TIF
Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2019 (two positions
available for reappointment)
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Motion to reappoint Charlie St. Clair to a regular position on the Downtown TIF
Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2019 made
by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Doyle the motion passed
with all in favor.
Councilor Bownes asked if anyone is going to be doing the trim work for the oak on Union
Avenue. It was discussed that the tree is privately owned and the property owner is
responsible. City Manager Myers offered to get a status update.
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Councilor Lipman noted that the current budget is the 12th Tax Cap compliant budget this
Council has passed and he thanked City staff for the assistance in making it possible. It
was also noted that creative thinking will be needed for the upcoming budget cycle.
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NON-PUBLIC SESSION According to RSA 91-A:3, II
(a) The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee, or the investigation of any charges
against him, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting and (2) requests that the meeting be
open, in which case the request shall be granted.
(b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
(c) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other
than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.
(d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public,
would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.
(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed
against the body or agency or any subdivision thereof, or against any member thereof because of his
membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise
settled.
(i) Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the carrying out of emergency functions
including training to carry out such functions, developed by local or state safety officials that are directly
intended to thwart a deliberate act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or
widespread injury or loss of life.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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(1) Ordinance amendment relative to Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing
as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (tabled at the meeting
of 9/28/15)
(2) Second reading of a resolution relative to the adoption of RSA 31:95-b,
Appropriation of funds made available during the year (tabled at the meeting of
11/23/15 pending the outcome of legal matters)
(3) Master Plan
(4) Milfoil Treatment Funding Request
(5) Sewer & Water Master Plan
(6) Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste Disposal Cost Reduction
(7) Strategic Planning/Goal Setting
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(8) WOW Trail
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ADJOURNMENT
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Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Bolduc at 9:14
p.m.; the motion passed with all in favor.
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 8/2/2016
FROM:
Scott Myers, City Manager
SUBJECT: Temporary Traffic Order 2016-11 - Laconia Multicultural Festival
DISCUSSION:
This is a recurring request with no changes from the previous year.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Proposed motion: "I move to approve Temporary Traffic Order 2016-11 - Laconia Multicultural
Festival as presented."
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Temporary Traffic Order
2016-11 - Laconia
Multicultural Festival
Type
Upload Date
File Name
Backup Material
8/2/2016
TTO_201611_Multicultural_Festival.pdf
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TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ORDER
2016-11
LACONIA MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
According to the provisions of Chapter 221, Section 53 of the Laconia City Ordinances, the City
Council hereby adopts the following Temporary Traffic Order.
1. This order shall become effective on Saturday, September 10, 2016 beginning at
6:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m.
2. That the east side driving lane and parking lane of Beacon Street East shall be closed
from its intersection with the Main Street Bridge to Hanover Street from 7:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016. A lane of barricades down the
closed east side driving lane shall be erected and provided by the City’s Public Works
Department. Appropriate signs warning motorists of the single lane traffic and a
parked unmanned police car near the bridge will warn motorists of the closed lane.
3. That City Hall parking lot be closed off for Festival use from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. on
Saturday, September 10, 2016.
3. All event materials and refuse shall be removed from Rotary Park, the City parking
lot and any other areas used for Multicultural Market Day activities by Sunday,
September 11, 2016.
Adopted by the Laconia City Council this ____ day of August, 2016.
Mary Reynolds, City Clerk
Issued this _____ day of August, 2016
Scott Myers, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 7/20/2016
FROM:
Mary Reynolds, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant Project to report
on the progress of the Grantie State Children's Alliance's Child Advocacy Center
Planning Study for 95 Water Street
DISCUSSION:
Donna Lane will be in attendance to update the Council.
REQUESTED ACTION:
None needed at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Public Hearing Notice
Type
Backup Material
Upload Date
7/20/2016
File Name
CDBG_Block_grant_PH_notice.pdf
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CITY OF LACONIA
Public Hearing Notice
Community Development Block Grant Project
The Laconia City Council will hold a Public Hearing on August 8, 2016, during the
regular City Council meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 45 Beacon Street
East, Laconia, New Hampshire 03246. Community Development Block Grant funds are
available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority.
Up to $500,000 annually is available on a competitive basis for economic development,
up to $500,000 for public facility and housing projects, up to $350,000 in emergency
activities and up to $12,000 is available per each Planning grants. All projects must
primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. During a CDBG project, a progress
update public hearing is required. The public hearing will update the public on, and take
public comment on, the progress of the CDBG Project. This hearing is to report on the
progress of the Granite State Children’s Alliance’s Child Advocacy Center Planning
Study, 95 Water Street. The study was to determine the measures and costs to
renovate the facility into a Child Advocacy Center.
Provisions for persons with special needs can be made by contacting the City
Manager’s Office, via telephone or mail, at least five days prior to the public hearing.
City of Laconia
45 Beacon Street East
Laconia, New Hampshire 03246
(603)527-1270
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 7/25/2016
FROM:
Mary Reynolds, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Public hearing regarding Resolution 2016-20 relative to authorizing the City Manager
to accept and expend grants on behalf of the City from the Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) in conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The total amount
of the grant is $15,714 with the City’s share being $14,550. The grant does not
require a municipal or county match and is earmarked for the purchase of police
firearms
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MONTHLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
AUGUST, 2016
Laconia’s Unemployment Rate
Geography
Laconia
Belknap County
Concord
Manchester
State of NH
June
2016
2.7%
2.5%
2.5%
3.0%
2.7%
May
2016
2.7%
2.4%
2.3%
2.8%
2.6%
June
2015
3.1%
3.0%
3.1%
3.7%
3.3%
Employment & Wages
Laconia, NH MicroNECTA - 4th QUARTER 2015
Industry
Total, Private plus Government
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
Mining
Construction
Manufacturing
Service-Providing Industries
Utilities
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional and Technical Service
Management of Companies/Enterprises
Administrative and Waste Services
Administrative & Support Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services Except Public Admin
Total Government
Units
October
2015
Empl.
November
2015
Empl.
421
n
n
60
19
309
n
20
62
15
6
12
20
39
n
28
n
n
20
11
39
31
26
4,235
n
n
390
202
2,602
n
223
678
177
109
43
118
126
n
260
n
n
190
116
373
100
1,009
4,141
n
n
372
194
2,537
n
227
681
176
107
45
119
128
n
256
n
n
196
102
315
97
1,006
December
2015
Empl.
Average
Quarterly
Empl.
4,030
n
n
282
197
2,523
n
224
679
176
103
44
116
135
n
254
n
n
193
81
336
94
998
4,135
n
n
348
198
2,554
n
225
679
176
106
44
118
130
n
257
n
n
193
100
341
97
1,004
Average
Weekly
Wage
$877.19
n
n
$1,601.06
$1,041.85
$789.27
n
$1,515.46
$570.13
$659.99
$1,155.64
$972.39
$792.79
$1,540.69
n
$580.95
n
n
$1,116.62
$492.18
$401.49
$518.00
$808.20
n = data does not meet disclosure standards
Prepared by: Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau,
New Hampshire Employment Security, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 (603) 228-4124
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CPI-U 12 Month Percent Change
Year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
HALF1
HALF2
2006
4.0
3.6
3.4
3.5
4.2
4.3
4.1
3.8
2.1
1.3
2.0
2.5
3.2
3.8
2.6
2007
2.1
2.4
2.8
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.4
2.0
2.8
3.5
4.3
4.1
2.8
2.5
3.1
2008
4.3
4.0
4.0
3.9
4.2
5.0
5.6
5.4
4.9
3.7
1.1
0.1
3.8
4.2
3.4
2009
0.0
0.2
-0.4
-0.7
-1.3
-1.4 -2.1
-1.5
-1.3
-0.2
1.8
2.7
-0.4
-0.6
-0.1
2010
2.6
2.1
2.3
2.2
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.1
1.5
1.6
2.1
1.2
2011
1.6
2.1
2.7
3.2
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.8
3.9
3.5
3.4
3.0
3.2
2.8
3.5
2012
2.9
2.9
2.7
2.3
1.7
1.7
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.2
1.8
1.7
2.1
2.3
1.8
2013
1.6
2.0
1.5
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.0
1.5
1.2
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.4
2014
1.6
1.1
1.5
2.0
2.1
2.1
2.0
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.3
0.8
1.6
1.7
1.5
2015
-0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.2
0.5
0.7
0.1
-0.1
0.3
2016
1.4
1.0
0.9
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
* Annualized Year To Date: 1.1%
UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS:
Colonial Theater Open for Public Tours in August
As the Colonial Theater block restoration project continues moving forward, Belknap EDC is pleased to
be able to offer the general public the opportunity to tour the theater. The theater will be open on several
Wednesday afternoons for the general public to walk-through the theater and learn more about the
project, timeline, and plans. The general public is welcome during the following times and dates in
August:
·
Wednesday, August 10, 12-1PM
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Wednesday, August 17, 12-1PM
·
Wednesday, August 24, 12-1PM
More details can be found at 609mainstreet.org.
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 9/13/2016
FROM:
Ken Erickson, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Request to approve the application for the Hazard Mitigation Plan grant application
with a City share of $2,500
DISCUSSION:
Included is the Hazard Mitigation Plan grant applicaiton for final approval. The agreement must
be signed by the City Council. In addition, the Council must approve the application and
acknowledge our share of the project, which is $2,500. The minutes of the meeting must also
be included in the application.
The City share includes all of the time of various departments during the planning process. We
will not be required to produce monetary funds and the plan will take several meetings over the
next six (6) months to complete.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Proposed motion: "I move to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan grant application as
presented and acknowledge the in-kind contribution of the City share totaling $2,500."
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Agreement
Type
Backup Material
Upload Date
8/5/2016
File Name
hazard_mitigation_application.pdf
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 8/3/2016
FROM:
Scott Myers, City Manager
SUBJECT: First reading of Resolution 2016-21 relative to authorizing the City Manager to
accept the donation of two Soofa benches (solar powered park benches) with a
value of $5,200 and to schedule a public hearing on August 22, 2016 during the
regular Council meeting
DISCUSSION:
Bree Henderson wishes to donate to the City of Laconia two Soofa benches (solar powered
park benches) These benches provide free, clean energy and allow people to charge their
mobile devices via solar power at no cost to them. Ms. Henderson requests that one bench be
placed downtown beside the millstone fountain at the corner of Pleasant and Main Streets, and
the other placed on the boardwalk in Weirs Beach between the beach and the dock.
Funds raised to purchase these benches came from a crowdfunding (Gofundme) campaign that
was completed by the citizens that live in and spend time in Laconia. The normal cost of a
bench is $3,800; the company offered a reduced rate and sold both benches for $5,000 as this
was their first crowd funded sale. The cost of the five-year extended warranty covering anything
that breaks on or in the two benches, (whether it occurs by vandalism or other causes), is $200,
for a total cost of $5,200.
Installation of the benches will be done by the City with only minor assembly required.
These benches are the basic model, and have the ability (should the City choose) to be
upgraded with censors that can be used to help in City planning. There are censors available
that can measure pedestrian traffic, noise levels, and/or pollution levels. These censors would
send information to a cloud site the City would be able to access as they choose.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Proposed motion #1: "I move to waive the reading of Resolution 2016-21 in its entirety and
read by title only."
Proposed motion #2: "I move the first reading of Resolution 2016-21 relative to authorizing
the City Manager to accept the donation of two Soofa benches (solar powered park benches)
with a value of $5,200 and to schedule a public hearing on August 22, 2016 during the
regular Council meeting."
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Upload Date
Resolution 2016-21
Backup Material
8/3/2016
Soofa specifications
Backup Material
8/3/2016
Soofa Invoice
Backup Material
8/3/2016
Soofa Concept
Backup Material
8/3/2016
File Name
2016-21__Solar_Powered_Benches.pdf
Soofa_Basic.pdf
SoofaLaconia_Invoice_072016.pdf
soofa_concept.pdf
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RESOLUTION
2016-21
CITY OF LACONIA
In the Year of Our Lord two thousand and sixteen
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE
DONATION OF TWO SOOFA BENCHES (SOLAR POWERED PARK BENCHES), ONE TO
BE PLACED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND THE OTHER IN WEIRS BEACH, THE
COMBINED VALUE OF WHICH IS $5,200.00
Resolved by the City Council of the City of Laconia as follows:
WHEREAS, the Laconia City Charter, Section 5:06, requires the Council to designate the
source of any money appropriated after the budget is adopted; and
WHEREAS, Bree Henderson wishes to donate two Soofa benches to the City of Laconia to
allow charging of mobile devices via solar power. Funds raised to purchase the benches came
from a crowdfunding campaign. The benches are covered by a five year extended warranty.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to accept the
donation of two Soofa benches as described above.
This Resolution shall take effect after two readings and upon its passage.
Edward Engler, Mayor
Passed and approved this ____ day of August, 2016
Mary Reynolds, City Clerk
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Because we
smart cities.
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charges smart phones and
tablets outdoors day and night
with the power of the sun.
Base Fee $3,800
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Height: 28 1/2" Seat Height: 18 1/2”
Depth: 23 3/4"
Length: 82"
Weight: 180lb
Technology Specifications
Bench Specifications
Installation
Housing : Polyethylen
Solar panel : 30W, tempered glass
Battery : 12V, 8Ah
UBS : 2x weatherproof
Supports : Steel
Finish : Zink & polyester powder coated
Slats : 1" X 3.5" FSC certified hard wood
Fasteners : Stainless steel
Suggested anchors (not inlcuded):
4 stainless steel kwik bolts or
4 drop-in anchors with stainless steel theftproof bolts
www.soofa.co
[email protected]
F +1 857 891 5310
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275 Third Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
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Changing Environments Inc.
24 Thorndike St
Cambridge
MA 02141 US
Invoice 1064
BILL TO
Bree Henderson
Laconia, NH
DATE
07/20/2016
DATE
ACTIVITY
07/20/2016
V1.2:Soofa Basic Bench
PLEASE PAY
$5,200.00
DUE DATE
08/19/2016
QTY
RATE
AMOUNT
2
3,800.00
7,600.00
2
100.00
200.00
1
250.00
250.00
1
-2,850.00
-2,850.00
Soofa Basic
07/20/2016
Products/Services:Soofa Care
5 Year Warranty
07/20/2016
Shipping & Handling
Delivered to Laconia, NH
07/20/2016
Discount
Crowd funding discount!
Dear Bree,
Thanks so much for your commitment to making Laconia's outdoor spaces
even more innovative and sustainable. And, again, congrats on
successfully running Soofa's first ever crowd funded bench purchase! I'm
including here your invoice for (2) Soofa Benches delivered to Laconia.
You'll see we've also added the Soofa Care program (our 5 year warranty).
Upon your review, please let me know if you have any questions.
TOTAL DUE
$5,200.00
THANK YOU.
Thank you,
Ed
-Edward Krafcik
SOOFA
[email protected]
908-295-4210
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Because we
cities
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THE SOOFA BENCH
Your icon for a social, sustainable and smart city.
The soofa bench is the first of its kind. Powered by solar energy urban dwellers have a place
to chat and charge up. It is a magnet for people and a conversation piece for the public.
“Your cell phone doesn’t just make phone calls,” Boston Mayor Walsh said. “Why should our
benches just be seats?”
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THE SOOFA PLATFORM
Sensory information transforms cities and businesses
We incorporate sensors into soofa benches to gather valuable environmental data for
municipalities, planners and the public. We access open data for customized intelligence.
HEDY
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HOW TO GET STARTED
Install soofa benches and upgrade with sensors
It takes four bolts to show that your city is social, sustainable and smart. We support a sensor
selection process suited to your needs.
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275 Third Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 8/2/2016
FROM:
Mary Reynolds, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Request from Watermark Marine to become a boat agent of the City
DISCUSSION:
Watermark Marine has been approached by the State of NH to participate in a pilot program to
place marinas and other boat agents on-line with the State registration processing system. This
step will allow for boat registrations to be processed in a timely manner and with accuracy at
boat agents after the pilot time frame. At this time Watermark is not an authorized boat agent for
the City, which is required for them to be covered by the surety bond issued by Primex to all
boat agents. At this time we are asking the Council to authorize this request.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Proposed motion: " I move to authorize Watermark Marine to act as a boat agent on behalf of
the City"
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 8/2/2016
FROM:
Mayor Engler
SUBJECT: Council review of the Commercial Resort (CR) zone and a proposal for discussion
and possible referral to the Planning Board to create a new Commercial Resort
Corridor (CR-2) zone
DISCUSSION:
Mayor Engler has provided the attached proposal for Council review.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CR Zone information
Type
Backup Material
Upload Date
8/5/2016
File Name
CR_zone_information.pdf
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 7/19/2016
FROM:
Scott Myers, City Manager
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Resolution 2016-20 relative to authorizing the City Manager to
accept and expend grants on behalf of the City from the Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) in conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The total amount
of the grant is $15,714 with the City’s share being $14,550. The grant does not
require a municipal or county match and is earmarked for the purchase of police
firearms
DISCUSSION:
Attached is Resolution 2016-20, a narrative providing details of the items being purchased from
the grant funds, and the grant application. Additional information regarding this grant is available
to the public during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) in the City Manager's
office in City Hall.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Proposed motion: "I move a second reading of First Reading of Resolution 2016-20 relative to
authorizing the City Manager to accept and expend grants on behalf of the City from the Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) in conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The total
amount of the grant is $15,714 with the City’s share being $14,550. The grant does not require a
municipal or county match and is earmarked for the purchase of police firearms"
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution 2016-20
JAG Grant Info
Type
Resolution Letter
Backup Material
Upload Date
7/21/2016
7/21/2016
File Name
2016-20_-_JAG_Grant.pdf
JAG_Grant_Information.pdf
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RESOLUTION
2016-20
CITY OF LACONIA
In the Year of Our Lord two thousand and sixteen
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND
EXPEND A JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
BELKNAP COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,714 WITH THE CITY’S SHARE AT $14,550
Resolved by the City Council of the City of Laconia as follows:
WHEREAS, the Laconia City Charter, Section 5:06, requires the Council to designate the
source of any money appropriated after the budget is adopted; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2016 the Laconia Police Department applied for a Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) in conjunction with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. The grant is for
$15,714 with the City’s share at $14,550. This grant does not require a municipal or county
match and is earmarked for the purchase of police firearms.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to accept
and expend the Justice Assistance Grant as described above.
This Resolution shall take effect after two readings and upon its passage.
Edward Engler, Mayor
Passed and approved this ____ day of August, 2016
Mary Reynolds, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
DATE SUBMITTED: 7/28/2016
FROM:
Mark Haynes, Moderator - Ward 4
SUBJECT: Request to appoint Christopher Reynolds as a Selectman in Ward 4 for a term to
expire in November 2021
DISCUSSION:
Please see the attached request from Mark Haynes.
In accordance with section 2:05 of the City Charter, all vacancies in the office of Selectman are
to be filled by the City Council. At this time there are two (2) vacancies for Selectman; one
expires in 2017 and one in 2021.
REQUESTED ACTION:
It is the request to make this appointment this evening so that Mr. Reynolds is eligible to attend
Election Official Training before the September 13 Primary Election.
Proposed motion: "I move to appoint Christopher Reynolds as a Selectman in Ward 4 for a
term to expire in November 2021."
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Request for Appointment
Type
Backup Material
Upload Date
8/2/2016
File Name
appointment_letter.pdf
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