LACONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007

CITY HALL – 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 Brad Fitzgerald.

           

ROLL CALL:    

 

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

 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the minutes of the regular and non-public meetings of July 23, 2007. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Councilor Baer stated on page 5 # 6 the footage should be 20 ft not 25ft and requested a correction. The motion passed unanimously as corrected.

 

INTERVIEWS: 

 

The following were interviewed.

 

  1. Walter Kalin – requesting reappointment to the Conservation Commission

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to suspend the Rules and Orders of the Council to allow the appointment at this meeting. Seconded by Councilor Lipman. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Councilor Bolduc nominated Walter Kalin. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Mr. Kalin was unanimously elected.

 

  1. Paul Lambert - requesting appointment as a full member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to waive the Rules and Orders of the Council to allow the appointment at this meeting. Seconded by Councilor Lipman. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Councilor Bolduc nominated Paul Lambert. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Mr. Lambert was unanimously elected.

 

PRESENTATIONS:    NONE

 

CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR:

 

  1. Request to schedule public hearing for 8/23/07 for acceptance of the Moose Plate Grant Program award of $10,000 to the Laconia Public Library for stained glass restoration

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to hold a public hearing on August 23, 2007 for acceptance of the Moose Plate Grant Program award of $10,000. Seconded by Councilor Fitzgerald. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Request to transfer funds in the amount of $29,155 from 2007-2008 Debt Service Budget to purchase 858 North Main St. and transfer the balance of $4,595 to contingency

 

Councilor Lipman moved to Transfer the following to purchase 858 North Main St.

 

$29,155.00      From: 01-488-380-0010 Debt Service Budget 2007-08

                        To:      01-497-401-0011 for Purchase of 858 No Main St.

 

$ 4,595.00       From: 01-488-380-0010 Debt Service Budget 2007-08

                        To:      01-431-343-0000 Contingency

 

Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Approval of Lease Agreement between Laconia Airport Authority and Granite State Glass, Termination Agreement with Molex and Deed transferring building and improvements from Molex to Granite State Glass

 

Councilor Lipman moved to approve the following:

 

1.                  The Lease Termination Agreement with Molex Incorporated.

2.                  The Lease Agreement with GSG Realty Gilford LLC.

3.                  The transfer of the building and improvements on the leased premises from Molex Incorporated to GSG Realty Gilford LLC in accordance with the deed attached hereto and made a part hereof.

4.                  Authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease Termination and Lease Agreement on behalf of the City of Laconia.

5.                  The approval of such Lease Termination Agreement, Lease Agreement and the transfer of the building and improvements is conditioned upon the closing between Molex Incorporated and GSG Realty Gilford LLC, the Lease Termination Agreement and Lease Agreement coming into effect pursuant to their terms and providing of a title insurance policy to the City at no expense to the City covering the City’s potential interest in the building and improvements. Seconded by councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

  • Justice Assistance Grant for Police Department in the amount of $11,683

 

Mayor Lahey opened the hearing and read the following notice. ”According to Article V of the Laconia City Charter and other applicable State Laws, the City Council will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in Room 200A of the Laconia City Hall during the regular City Council meeting to gather public input and comment concerning a Justice Assistance Grant for the Laconia Police Department. The grant amount for the Police Department is $11,683 and the money will be used for the purchase of weapons technology.” The notice was duly published in the Laconia Daily Sun and posted at City Hall and the Library on July 26, 2007.

 

There being no questions or comments Mayor Lahey declared the hearing closed at 7:45 p.m.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT:    NONE

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

  1. FINANCE:      
  2.  

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

 

Meeting to be held on August 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

 

  1. PUBLIC SAFETY: 

 

(a)  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

 

 

  1. PUBLIC WORKS: 

 

a)      Road Weight Limits

b)      Rowe Court

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to hold a Public Hearing on September 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. during the Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilor Fitzgerald. Motion passed unanimously.

 

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

 

Councilor Bolduc reported the people that are in charge of the development  has come up with an agreement and Belmont is looking at it and we are waiting to hear from them and progress is being made.

 

  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 discussed the following:

 

  • Scenic Road is to be moved up on the list for road improvements and will be completed this year and additional funding will be needed for the project.
  • A Pre-Construction meeting for the Weirs sidewalk will be held on Friday August17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Weirs community center.
  • The city now owns the Dewey Street property and will close on the North Main Street. property the week of the 13th of August.
  • The Ambulance Contract is going well and have agreed with the major issues within the Contract between the Hospital and the City. Details to be presented at the next meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. Laconia Beach Parking Pass – Councilor Baer

 

Referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission

 

 

 

      2.   Temporary Traffic control Order/Elm Street

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER 2007-14 ELM ST. ROADWAY PAVING LACONIA DPW AND BUSBY CONSTRUCTION CO. Seconded by Councilor Fitzgerald. 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

 

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS:  NONE

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS:  NONE

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:  NONE

 

NON - PUBLIC SESSION:  NONE

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

            On motion of Councilor Bolduc, seconded by Councilor Luther, it was voted to adjourn at 8:03 P.M.

 

A true copy Attest:

 

Ann G. Kaligian

City Clerk