LACONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008

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 Greg Knytych

 

ROLL CALL:   

 

Clerk Kaligian called roll with the following Councilors present: Councilor Knytych, Luther, Lipman, Baer, Hamel and Bolduc. 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 Inauguration and meeting of 1/16/08.

 

INTERVIEWS:     NONE

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

  • Presentation by Mayor Lahey

 

Mayor Lahey presented the Debra Bieniarz Award to Robert “Bert” Decormier and William “Bill” Tuttle for their many years of outstanding service to the children and youth of the City and working together as a team with the Little League since 1953.

 

  • Milfoil Treatment/Jody Connor, NH DES and Brian Wolf

 

Cody Connor and Brian Wolf gave a presentation on the treatment of milfoil and stated the state is asking for $5,000 towards the cleanup and control of the milfoil. (To be discussed as a Special Item during the budget presentations)

 

  • Shanna Saunders, Planning Director – Update on EPA Report

 

Shanna Saunders presented and reviewed the Smart Growth EPA report.

 

CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR:

 

  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. 

 

Councilor Lipman introduced and read by title only AN ORDINANCE AMENDING   CHAPTER 235 ZONING/CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS SEC. (j) 4 and (t). Seconded by      Councilor Luther.  Ordinance passed unanimously.

                       

  1. Weirs Fire Station furnace repair/approval to use funds from Building Repair Fund

 

Councilor Hamel moved to transfer $8,820 from 82-401-01-95 Non-Capital Reserve Maintenance & Repair Fund To: 01-445-235-0000 Fire Department – Maintenance – Station Repairs. Seconded by Councilor Lipman. Motion passed unanimously.

                       

  1. Request to use a portion of the revenue from Bike Week 2007 to purchase items for several City departments

 

                        Councilor Lipman moved that $20,400 from the reserve from Motorcycle Week Special Revenue Fund be distributed as follows:

 

                        1.         Jersey Barriers                       $6,500             Public Works

 

                        2.         Generator                                $6,000             Police Department

 

                        3.         Extrication Equipment                                     Fire Department

                                    Hydraulic Cutter          $4,900

                                    Automatic Cribs          $1,800

                                    Rescue Jack               $1,200 $7,900

 

                                                                                                TOTAL  $20,400

 

                        Seconded by Councilor Knytych. Motion passed unanimously.

                                   

  1. Temporary Traffic Order 2008-01 Community Blood Drive/Evangelical Baptist Church

 

Councilor Luther moved to approve TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ORDER EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH/AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE 2008-1. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Request to waive licensing fees for Sled Dog Derby on February 2/8/08-2/9/08

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to waive the licensing fees for the Sled Dog Derby. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Request by Vinny Boulanger to waive or decrease licensing fee for outdoor loudspeaker for one day event during Bike Week

 

                        Mayor Lahey recused himself and turned the discussion and any action over to Mayor Pro Tem Bolduc.

 

                        Deborah Herrington discussed the event and requested the fee for the loud speaker be waived.

 

                        City Manger Cabanel stated with the Harley event being so new all of the vendors would request to have the fees waived.

 

                        No action taken on the request.

 

                        Mayor Pro Tem Bolduc referred the request to the Finance Committee.

 

  1. Unsealing of non-public minutes of 12/11/06

 

Councilor Hamel moved to unseal the non-public minutes of 12-11-06. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Approval of the following documents from the Laconia Airport Authority: 

 

1.   Lease agreement with GSG Realty Gilford LLC and related documents

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the Lease Termination Agreement with Transfer of Improvements to Third Party with Gary Miller Properties, LLC in accordance with the Lease Termination Agreement. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

 

2.   Lease agreement with Eastern Aviation Publishing and related documents

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the Lease Agreement with Eastern Aviation Publishing Inc. in accordance with the Lease Agreement.  Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.

 

3.   Transfer Improvements on leased premises from Miller Properties, LLC to Eastern Aviation Publishing.           

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the transfer of the building and improvements on the leased premises from Gary Miller Properties, LLC to Eastern Aviation Publishing Inc. in accordance with the deed. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.

 

4.   Authorization to execute Lease Termination and Agreement

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to authorize the City Manger to execute the Lease Termination and Lease Agreement on behalf of the Laconia City Council.   Seconded by Councilor Knytych. Motion passed unanimously.

 

5.   The approval of Lease Termination, Lease Agreement and the transfer of the building and improvements is conditional upon the closing between Gary Miller Properties, LLC and Eastern Aviation Publishing Inc. and the Lease Termination and Lease Agreement coming into effect pursuant to their terms.

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the Lease Termination. Lease Agreement and transfer of the building and improvements is conditional upon the closing between Gary Miller Properties, LLC, and Eastern Aviation Publishing, Inc. and the Lease Termination and Lease Agreement coming into effect pursuant to their terms. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Request to transfer $3,704.06 from Contingency to Litigation-Medical Subsidy to share the cost of litigation regarding the N.H. Retirement System 

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to transfer $3,704.06 from Contingency 01-431-343-0000 to Litigation-Medical Subsidy 01-402-225-0004. Seconded by Councilor Hamel.   Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Adoption of Council Rules of Procedure

 

Councilor Knytych moved to adopt the Council Rules and Procedures and that the Government Operations committee review the Rules and Procedure for streamlining.  Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion carried unanimously.

                       

MAYOR’S REPORT:    NONE

 

PUBLIC HEARING:      NONE

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

  1. FINANCE:     

 

a)      Request for waiver of fees by non-profits

b)      Reserve Fund for Capital Improvements

c)      Motorcycle Week Revenues

d)      Transfer Station Construction

 

                        No Report – Meeting to be held on February 11th on items a, c, and d. at 6:00 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 Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive/Main St.

c)      Council Rules and Procedures

 

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

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

 

  1. LAND & BUILDINGS: 

 

a)      Repair & Maintenance of City Buildings

b)      Old Police Department building on Church St.

c)      Architectural/Design Options for 858 N. Main St.

            

            Meeting to be held on February 11th on item c. at 7:00 p.m.

 

LIAISON REPORTS:   NONE

 

MANAGER’S REPORT:

 

City Manager Cabanel reported on the following:

 

  • Public Works budget is not over on winter maintenance
  • Transfer Station Agreements are complete

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. Joint Building Committee Membership

 

Councilor Lipman moved to expand the Council representation to include all that   are interested in serving on the Joint Building committee. Seconded by Councilor Luther.      Motion passed unanimously.

 

Mayor Lahey appointed Councilor Knytych and Baer. Unanimously approved by the Council.

 

Councilor Lipman nominated Brad Fitzgerald as a full voting member. Seconded   by Councilor Luther. Brad Fitzgerald was unanimously elected.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

  1. Bobby’s Way

 

            On motion of Councilor Hamel, seconded by Councilor Bolduc, it was voted to delete this item from the agenda.

 

  1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 119/Building Construction regarding demolition permits – Pending/Awaiting Recommendation of Planning Bd.

 

                        No actions taken on item 2.

 

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS: NONE

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

 

Councilor Hamel stated his concerns with Waste Management as to the pick up days when there is a holiday and why they do not pick up the rubbish if it falls off the truck.

 

Councilor Luther questioned if City Hall has a defibrillator.

 

Councilor Knytych stated the Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League is challenging the Council and School Board on Saturday February 9th at 6:30 p.m. and encouraged all to attend.

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:    NONE

 

NON - PUBLIC SESSION:  NONE

 

ADJOURNMENT:

                       

            On motion of Councilor Hamel, seconded by Councilor Luther, it was voted to adjourn at 10:20 p.m.

 

A true record Attest:

 

Ann G. Kaligian

City Clerk