LACONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

LACONIA CITY HALL – ROOM 200A 7:30 P.M.

 

MONDAY, MAY 29, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER:

 

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

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG:

 

            Councilor Lipman 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. Also present City Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Pam Reynolds.

 

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 5-14-07 and regular and non-public session of 5-16-07 with the addition of Councilor Hamel seconding the motion under the Finance Fiscal.

                       

INTERVIEWS:  NONE

 

PRESENTATIONS:   

 

  • Certificates of Recognition for recycling to:

 

The following were presented Certificates by Ann Saltmarsh and Paul Moynihan

 

1.                   Anheuser-Busch & NH Distributors

2.                   Waste Management

3.                   Charlie St. Clair & Jennifer Anderson

 

CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR:

 

1.                   Request by American Cancer Society to raise funds at Opechee Park/Fundraiser/making Strides Against Breast Cancer

 

Councilor Hamel moved to approve the American Cancer Society to use Opechee Park and bathhouse for Breast Cancer Fundraising on September 13, October 9,10,11,12,13, and 14. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

           

2.                   Request by Belknap County Democrats to raise funds at Opechee Cove/Annual Picnic/Admission $3-$5

 

Councilor Luther moved to approve the use of Opechee Cove for a Fundraising Picnic for the Democrats on July 22, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

3.                   Request by Good Earth to raise funds at Opechee Park/Fundraiser/WLNH Children’s Auction

 

Councilor Hamel moved to approve the use of Opechee Park for a Walk for the Kids on September 29, 2007 from 8:00am-1:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

4.                   Request by American Legion Baseball to raise funds at Memorial Park/Concession Stand Use during Baseball Season & Tournament

 

Councilor Hamel moved to approve the use of Memorial Park concession stand for the Wilkins-Smith Post 1 Baseball League from June 2 to August 2, 2007. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

5.                   Request for approval of Motorcycle Week Application for temporary parking during Motorcycle Week at 13 Andrews Ave.

 

Councilor Hamel moved to accept the application from Mr. Marceau 

with a scale drawing of the property and submit it to the Planning Director prior to Motorcycle week including conditions 1-10. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

6.                   Purchase & Sales Agreement for property located at 858 North Main St.

 

Councilor Luther moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the Purchase and Sales Agreement for property known as 858 No. Main St. for the sum of $262,500 with what ever language is necessary to insure that the city is protected with regard to any lead paint that may be on the property. . Seconded by Councilor Fitzgerald. Motion passed unanimously.

 

7.                   Scheduling Public Hearing for 6-11-07 regarding re designation of bond funds from the Lakes Business Park for purchase of property at 858 North Main St.

 

Councilor Hamel moved to hold a public hearing on June 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. during regular meeting. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

8.                   Annual adoption of the City’s investment Policy and Capital Assets and Depreciation Policy

 

Councilor Lipman moved to adopt the Policy as appended to the May 21, 2007 memo from Pam Reynolds, Finance Director to City Council and Mayor with changes to the Capital Assets and Depreciation Policy for carpeting, flooring and sidewalks with no change to the City’s Investment Policy.  Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:    None

           

MAYOR’S REPORT:     

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

1.                  FINANCE:

 

a.                   Motorcycle Week Revenue

b.                   Special Items   Delete

c.                   Proposed changes to City fees

d.                   Waiver of MTRC for Lakeport Baptist Church

e.                   Request for waiver of fees by non-profits

f.                    Establishment of Trust Fund for a Performing Arts Center

g.                   Bonding Options/Memorial Middle School Project  Delete

 

Meeting to be held on June 11, 2007 at 6:30 pm on items d, e, c and f.

 

2.                  PUBLIC SAFETY:

 

a.                   Motorcycle Week

b.                   Walk light and traffic light at Union Ave. & Messer Sts., timing of lights at Court & Main Sts., three-way stop at New Salem & Pleasant Sts and right hand turn at Elm St.

 

No Report - Meeting to be held on June 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. item b.

 

3.                  GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES:

 

a.                   RSA 202-A:11a/Laconia Library

b.         RSA 79-E Community Revitalizations Tax Relief

No Report

 

4.                  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

 

No Report –Meeting to be held June 11, 2007 at 6:30 on items b & f.

 

5.                  LAND & BUILDINGS:

 

a.                   Repair & Maintenance of City Buildings

b.                   Old Police Department building on Church St.

 

LIAISON REPORTS:    NONE

 

MANAGER’S REPORT:    NONE

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

1.                   First Reading of Budget Resolutions for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year

 

 

a.                   A Resolution Relative to Making Itemized appropriations for the Sewer Fund for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2007 and Terminating June 30, 2008.

 

Councilor Luther introduced and read in full for a first reading A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO MAKING ITEMIZED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SEWER FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2008.

 

                               SEWER FUND

 

                               Grand total:            2007-2008 APPROPRIATION……………. $2,733,594

                                LESS:                   TOTAL REVENUES……………………… $2,733,594

 

                                CAPITAL OUTLAY………………………………………….$  210,000

 

Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. The Resolution passed unanimously for a first reading.

 

b.                   A Resolution Relative to Making Itemized Appropriations for the Water funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1. 2007 and Terminating June 30, 2008.

 

Councilor Luther introduced and read in full for a first reading A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO MAKING ITEMIZED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE WATER FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2008.

 

WATER FUND

 

GRAND TOTAL:      2007-2008 APPROPRIATION……………$1,868,239

LESS:                         TOTAL REVENUES……………………  $1,868,239

 

CAPITAL RESERVE PROJECTS……………………………$  638,000

 

Seconded by Councilor Bolduc.  The Resolution passed unanimously for a first reading.

 

 

 

c.                   A Resolution Relative to Making Itemized Appropriations for the Internal Services Fund for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2007 and Terminating June 30, 2008

 

Councilor Luther introduced and read in full for a first reading A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO MAKING ITEMIZED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INTERNAL SERVICES FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 AND TERMINATION JUNE 30, 2008.

                             

                               INTERNAL SERVICES FUND:

 

                               GRAND TOTAL: APPROPRIATION……………………….$827,568

                                TOTAL REVENUES………………………………………   $827,568

 

Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Resolution passed unanimously  for a first reading.

 

d.                   A Resolution Relative to Making Itemized Appropriations for the General Fund for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2007 and Terminating July 1, 2008.

 

MOTION:

 

      Councilor Baer moved to restore to the original budget the item for an additional Police Officer by taking out the $38,000 plus that was put into the maintenance account and the $3500 for the Library with a total of $41,993. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion failed with four opposed and two in favor.

 

Councilor Luther introduced and read in full for a first reading  A RESOLUTION RE;ATOVE TO MAKING ITEMIZED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2008.

 

GENERAL FUND

 

GRAND TOTAL:   2007-2008 APPROPRIATION……….$54,293,295

LESS:                                       TOTAL REVENUES……..$23,780,295

BALANCE TO BE RAISED BY TAXES………………..$30,513,000

 

      Seconded by Councilor Hamel. The Resolution passed with five in favor and Councilor Baer opposed.

 

e.                   A Resolution Relative to Making Itemized Appropriations for the Motorcycle Week Special Revenue Fund for the Fiscal Tear Beginning July 1, 2007 and Terminating June 30, 2008

 

MOTORCYCLE WEEK SPECIAL REVENUE FUND

 

GRAND TOTAL:   2007 – 2008 APPROPRIATION………..$230,003

LESS:                     TOTAL REVENUES FROM

                              SPECIAL RESERVE FUND……………$230,003

 

Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Resolution passed unanimously for a first reading.

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

1.                   Request by Tritanium Sports to raise funds at Opechee Park Beaches on 8-5-07 from 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

 

Councilor Lipman moved to not approve the request under the charitable use prospective and if there is a policy developed allowed for fees it would be considered under that. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.

 

2.                   Cluster Developments – Proposed amendment to Chapter 235/Zoning received from the Planning Board

 

Referred to the Government Operations Committee

 

    3.           Petition to change zoning for property located at 343 Court Street from Downtown      Riverfront District to Commercial/Peter Burr – Cheapo Depot.

 

                  Pending/Awaiting Recommendation of planning Board.

 

NOMINATI0NS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS:  NONE

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS:    NONE

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:  

 

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  According to RSA 91-A:3, II:     NONE

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

On motion of Councilor Bolduc, seconded by Councilor Luther it was voted to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.

 

A true record Attest:

 

Ann G. Kaligian

City Clerk