MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lahey called the meeting to order on the above date and time.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG:
Councilor Baer led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Clerk Kaligian called the roll with the following Councilors present: Councilor Fitzgerald, Luther, Lipman, Baer, Hamel and Bolduc. City Manager Cabanel absent.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
On motion of Councilor Bolduc, seconded by Councilor Hamel, it was voted to approve the minutes of the regular and non -public meeting of February 26, 2007.
INTERVIEWS:
1. Robert Durfee – requesting reappointment to the Building Code Board of Appeals
2. William Mudge – requesting reappointment to the Building Code Board of Appeals
3. Daylon Brock – requesting reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees
4. John Moriorty – requesting reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees
5. Gregory Haynes – requesting reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Jeff Pattison – requesting reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission
7. Tim Kerns – requesting appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission
8. Robert Holbrook – requesting reappointment as a Trustee of the Trust Funds
9. John Perley – requesting appointment as a Trustee of the Trust Funds
10. Suzanne Perley – requesting appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
11. Charles Bradley - requesting reappointment to the Putnam Fund
The above were interviewed except for William Mudge who was not present.
CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR:
1.
Scheduling
budget work sessions
Councilor Luther moved to hold a budget
meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for presentations from the
Fire and School Departments. Seconded by Councilor Fitzgerald. Motion passed
unanimously.
Councilor Luther moved to hold a budget
meeting on March 28, 2007 at
6:00 p.m. for presentation from
Councilor
Lipman moved to hold a budget meeting on Monday, April 9. 2007 at 6:00 p.m. for
presentations on the Special Items. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion
passed unanimously.
2.
Temporary
Traffic Order 2007-02/
Councilor Bolduc moved to approve Temporary
Traffic Order 2007-02
3.
Temporary
Traffic Order 2007-03/Laconia Nationals Parade
Councilor Bolduc moved to approve Temporary
Traffic Order 2007-03/
4.
Letter
to Lakes Region
Councilor Bolduc moved to execute and sign the
letter to the Lakes Region Planning Commission regarding the Transportation
Improvement Program. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Lahey opened the public hearing and
read the following notice. “According to Article V of the Laconia City
Ordinances and other applicable State laws, the City Council will hold a public
hearing on Monday, March 12, 2007 in Room 200A of
Chief Erickson stated it was re-written to be
consistent with the
Kevin Morrissette and Don Ricker both spoke
in favor of the amendment to Chapter 149.
Carl Lafond questioned the cost.
There being no further questions or comments
Mayor Lahey closed the hearing.
MOTION:
Councilor Lipman introduced and read AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 149 FIRE PREVENTION & EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Ordinance as amended passed
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE
MAYOR’S REPORT: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1.
FINANCE:
a. Motorcycle Week Revenue
b. Special Items
c. Proposed changes to City fees
d.
Waiver of MTRC for
e. Request for waiver of fees by non-profit
f.
Trust Funds/Performing
No Report
2.
PUBLIC SAFETY:
a. Motorcycle Week
3.
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES:
a. RSA 202-A:11a/Laconia Library
b.
RSA
4.
PUBLIC WORKS:
a. Road Weight Limits
b.
c. Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns
d.
No Parking from 827 North
Councilor Bolduc reported the committee recommends the following:
Councilor Bolduc moved to have no parking in front of building #827 North Main St. (Laconia Athletic & Swim Club) from a point 30 ft. south of the existing driveway and extending northerly, on the odd numbered side of the street, a distance of approximately 120 ft. to the south side of the existing driveway of building #849 (American Legion Building). Seconded by Councilor Luther. Discussion followed.
Councilor Lipman questioned if the property owners were notified.
Councilor Bolduc replied they were all notified and no one attended the meeting.
Councilor Lipman asked if the committee would defer voting until he could organize a meeting with the property owners, Public Works and Police
Councilor Bolduc stated the Public Works Director talked with the three people and sent them a letter and they did not attend the meeting so there must not be a problem.
Councilor Lipman stated he had talked to two of the businessmen and talked to the Manager about setting up a meeting.
Councilor Luther withdrew his second to the motion.
Councilor Bolduc withdrew his motion.
e. Storm drains/salt leaching into lake
No report on a, b, c & e.
5.
LAND & BUILDINGS:
a. Repair & Maintenance of City Buildings
Councilor Hamel
moved to accept the quote from Pemi Glass for $569.00
to replace the four (4) windows in the Clerks Office. Seconded
by Councilor Bolduc. Motion
passed unanimously.
b.
Old Police Department building on
No Report on item b.
LIAISON REPORTS: NONE
MANAGER’S REPORT:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Parking
for Laconia Senior Center/Councilor Baer
Councilor Baer discussed parking problems on
Referred to
the Public Works Committee
2.
Ordinance
Amending Chapter 149 Fire Prevention & Emergency Medical
Services/residential sprinkler regulations regarding square footage and fire
protection for dead-end streets
Voted on
after the Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Elm St. Parking/Councilor Bolduc
No Action
NOMINATI0NS, AP POINTMENTS
& ELECTIONS: NONE
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
NONE
CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: NONE
NON-PUBLIC
SESSION: Held at 6:30 P.M. Prior to Council
Meeting
Councilor
Bolduc moved to go into 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. Seconded by Councilor
Hamel. On a roll call vote the motion
passed unanimously.
On motion of Councilor Bolduc, seconded by Councilor Hamel, it was voted to come out of non-public session at 7:28 p.m..
Councilor
Bolduc moved to seal the minutes for two (2) years. Seconded
by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On motion of Councilor Bolduc,
seconded by Councilor Luther, it was voted to adjourn at 8:47 p.m.
A true record Attest:
Ann G. Kaligian
City Clerk