LACONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

CONFERENCE ROOM 200A 7:30 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER:   

 

Mayor Lahey called the meeting to order on the above date and time.

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG:   

 

The salute to the flag was led by Councilor Brenda Baer.

 

ROLL CALL:    

 

Clerk Kaligian called the roll with the following Councilors present: Councilor Fitzgerald, Lipman. Baer, Hamel, Bolduc. Councilor Luther absent. Also present City Manager Eileen Cabanel.

 

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 meeting on 9-10-07.

 

INTERVIEWS:    NONE

 

CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR:

 

  1. Lakes Region Salutes Families of our Citizen Soldiers

 

Mr. Richard Metz presented and discussed the proposed event at the Belknap Mill.

Councilor Bolduc moved to allow the use of the City parking lot on October 27, 2007 starting at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

 

      2.   Laconia Airport Authority requesting approval of Grant Agreement for the design and construction of Phase II b of the itinerant parking apron and hazard beacon upgrade at the Airport

 

Councilor Lipman moved to approve the Grant Agreement for AIP Project No. 3-33-0009-18-2007 in the amount of $2,076,035 for the Design and Construction of Phase II b Itinerant Parking Apron; and Hazard Beacon Upgrade. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Temporary Traffic Order for Project Extra 5K Road Race on 10/20/07

 

Councilor Baer moved to approve Temporary traffic Order 2007-16 Project Extra 5k Road Race. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Project Extra proposes to establish a Skateboard Club that will meet at the Skateboard Park and charge $10/child.

 

The program has been established at the school and Council action not required.

 

  1. Request by Public Works Department to designate the westerly side of Summit Ave between Wentworth Cove Rd. & Governor’s Island Bridge a “no parking” zone.

 

Paul Moynihan, Public Works Director reviewed the proposed request.

 

            Referred to the Public Works Committee

 

  1. Unsealing of non-public minutes of 9-12-05 

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to unseal the non-public minutes of 9-12-05. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Approval of the ambulance contract between LRGH and the City of Laconia

 

Councilor Lipman recused himself from all discussion and voting on the contract.

 

City Manager Eileen Cabanel reviewed the proposed Ambulance Contract.

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the Ambulance Contract between LRGH and the City of Laconia. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. With the approval of the ambulance contract with LRGH, the Finance Director is requesting the transfer of funds currently budgeted for Fire salaries and retirement to a line item for the design/engineering of renovations to Central Fire Station.

 

Councilor Hamel moved to transfer the following:

 

Transfer $ 33,725.00               FROM:    01-445-101-0000   Fire Salaries

                                                                          TO:          01-497- 445-0029  Design/Engineering

                                                                                                                         Central Fire Station

 

                        Transfer $  5,369.00                FROM:    01-455-135-0000    Fire-Retirement

                                                                          TO:          01-497-445-0029   Design/Engineering

                                                                                                                         Central Fire Station

 

                        Transfer $  7,295.00                FROM:    01-497-445-0028    Fire-Heavy Duty

                                                                                                                           Air Bags

 

                                                                          TO:          01-497-445-0029  Design/Engineering                                                                                                                                      Central Fire Station

 

                                    Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

  • Nick Manolis & Phil St. Cyr from Primex gave a presentation regarding Risk Management & Performance of the City.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:  NONE

 

MAYOR’S REPORT:  NONE

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

1.         FINANCE:     

 

a)      Motorcycle Week Revenue

b)      Proposed changes to City fees

c)      Request for waiver of fees by non-profits

d)      Establishment of Trust Fund for a Performing Arts Center

e)      Reserve Fund for Capital Improvements

 

No Report

 

  1. PUBLIC SAFETY: 

 

    1. Motorcycle Week

 

No Report

 

  1. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES:  

 

a)    RSA 202-A:11a/Laconia Library

b)    RSA 79-E Community Revitalizations Tax Relief Incentive/Main St.

c)        Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 235 Zoning/Cluster Developments

 

No Report

 

  1. PUBLIC WORKS: 

 

a)      Road Weight Limits

b)      Rowe Court

c)      Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns

d)      Storm drains/salt leaching into lake

e)      Parking for Laconia Senior Center

f)        Proposed traffic pattern changes at Old Prescott Hill Rd. & Rt. 106

g)      Request by Michael Leclair to extend City sewer to Coliseum Indoor Sports in Belmont

                                   

No Report – Meeting on item b. to be held on October 22, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

 

  1. LAND & BUILDINGS:  

 

a)      Repair & Maintenance of City Buildings

b)      Old Police Department building on Church St.

c)      Contracted Services

 

No Report

            

LIAISON REPORTS:   NONE

 

MANAGER’S REPORT:

 

            City Manager Eileen Cabanel reported of the following:

 

·         On September 27th Ray Burton and Fish & Game officials will be here to see the progress being made at the Winnisquam boat ramp.

 

·         The city originally budgeted $245,000 for repair to the land fill cap and the state gave $40,000 for their share of the project. The bid came in at $187,000 and there will be $100,000 left and some of it to be used for Scenic Rd.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. A Resolution to Conditionally Discontinue a Portion of Rowe Court and to Layout a New Location of that Portion Discontinued

 

Atty. Pat Wood briefly discussed the proposed new layout.

 

Councilor Hamel further explained his proposal for the layout and if they are willing to move Rowe Court over and the Public Works Department accepts it as a street it would be the solution. The proposal would then go to the Planning Board for their decision. The only intent was to bring another solution to the council for review.

 

Councilor Lipman moved to hold a Special Meeting on October 29, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.  Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion failed with two in favor and three opposed.

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to hold a Public Hearing on November 13, 2007 during the regular council meeting. Seconded by Councilor Baer. Motion passed unanimously.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

  1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 235/Zoning regarding cluster developments – Referred back to Planning Board 7/23/07 for public hearing concerning suggested amendments requested by City Council.  Pending/Awaiting Recommendation of Planning Board
  2. Petition to change zoning for property located at 343 Court St. from Downtown Riverfront District to Commercial/Peter Burr – Cheapo Depot/referred to Planning Board – Pending/Awaiting Recommendation of Planning Board
  3. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 119/Building Construction regarding demolition permits – Pending/Awaiting Recommendation of Planning Bd.

 

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS:    NONE

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

 

  • Councilor Hamel reported the broken fence on River Street has been replaced and the lamp posts downtown are being painted.

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:   NONE

 

NON - PUBLIC SESSION:  NONE

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

            On motion of Councilor Hamel, seconded by Councilor Lipman, it was voted to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.

 

A true copy Attest:

 

Ann G. Kaligian

City Clerk