MARCH 24, 2008 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM 200A
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 Robert Hamel.
ROLL CALL:
Clerk Kaligian called the roll
with the following Councilors present: Councilor Knytych, Luther, Lipman, Baer,
Hamel and Bolduc. Also present City Manager Eileen Cabanel and Pam Reynolds,
Finance Director.
ADOPTION
OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Councilor
Bolduc moved to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 10,
2008. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
- 2008/2009 Proposed Expenditure Plan
City
Manager Eileen Cabanel presented and reviewed the 2008/2009 Proposed
Expenditure Plan.
INTERVIEWS:
1.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Mitch
Hamel was interviewed for the three year term.
2. Library Board of Trustees
Theresa
Mahoney was interviewed for the three year term.
CONSENT
AND ACTION CALENDAR:
- Grant
Application for Redesign of City’s Website
Councilor Luther moved to
authorize the City Manager, Theresa Lamson, Executive
Director of Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and Jon Gardner, City Purchasing
Specialist to sign grant application for redesign of City’s website and any related documents associated with
application and award of any grant money. Seconded by
Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.
- Grant
agreement/2008 Local Source Water Protection Grant
Councilor Luther moved to
authorization the City Manager to sign grant agreement and any related
documents associated with the 2008 Local Source Water Protection Grant awarded
to the
- Request
by Airport Authority to approve Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements
with FAA
Councilor Luther moved to approve
the Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements between the Airport Authority and
the FAA . Seconded by Councilor
Bolduc. Motion passed
unanimously.
Councilor Luther moved to authorize
the City Manager, Eileen Cabanel to execute
the Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements on behalf of the City of
- Request
to transfer $3,013.60 from contingency to Lakes Business Park Sign to pay
the City’s share of
Councilor Lipman moved to transfer
$3,013.60 from 01-431-343-0000
Contingency to
- Request
to transfer $75,000 from the Welfare budget to Public Works budget for
salt $50,000 and overtime $25,000
Councilor Hamel moved to transfer $75,000 from 01-477-315-0000 Welfare to
01-502-000-1000 Salt $50,000.00 and
01-599-105-0000 Overtime $25,000.00. Seconded by Councilor
Bolduc. Motion passed
unanimously.
- Request
to transfer $40,000 from Sewer Fund Contingency to Scenic Road Extension
for a sewer line extension on
Councilor Hamel moved to transfer $40,000.00 from 90-465-101-0000
Contingency to
- Authorization
for boat dealers to act as agents of the City to collect boat registration
fees
Councilor Hamel moved to authorize
the following boat dealers to act as agents for
the City: Paugus Bay Marina, Thurston’s Marina, Channel Marine, Irwin Marine, Lakeport Landing. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.
- Lakes
Region
Councilor Lipman moved to
reappoint Shanna Saunders to the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.
- Temporary
Traffic Order/Friday Cruise Night at the Weirs 5/23/08
Councilor Knytych moved to approve
Temporary Traffic Control Order 2008-03
“Friday Cruise Night at the Weirs”. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.
- Scheduling
2008-2009 budget meetings and Public Hearing
Councilor Lipman moved to hold two budget meetings on April 14th
and 28th at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR’S
REPORT: NONE
PUBLIC
HEARING: NONE
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
- FINANCE:
a) Reserve Fund for Capital Improvements
b) Motorcycle Week Revenues
c)
Transfer Station Construction
No Report – Meeting to be held on March 31,
2008 at 5:00 P.M. to certify the bond for the ladder truck.
2. PUBLIC SAFETY:
a)
Motorcycle Week
No Report
- GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS &
ORDINANCES:
a)
RSA 202-A:11a/Laconia Library
b)
RSA
c)
Councilor Knytych reported the committee
met and approved the changes to the Council Rules and Procedure and will be
submitted for approval at the next Council meeting.
- PUBLIC WORKS:
a) Road Weight Limits
b)
c) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and
Traffic/Parking on Sublawns
d) Storm drains/salt leaching into lake
Councilor Bolduc moved to remove
item d from the agenda. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion
passed unanimously.
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
g) Intersection of Main & Oak Sts.
No Report
- LAND & BUILDINGS:
a)
Repair & Maintenance of City
b)
Old Police Department building on
Councilor Hamel moved to removed item b
from the agenda. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.
c)
Architectural/Design Options for
No Report
LIAISON
REPORTS: NONE
MANAGER’S
REPORT: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
- A
Resolution Relative to Authorizing Long Term Debt for the Purchase of an
Aerial Ladder Truck in the Amount of $950,000
Councilor Lipman introduced and
read by title only for a second and final reading A Resolution Relative to Authorizing Long
Term Debt for the Purchase of an Aerial Ladder Truck in the Amount
of$950,000. Seconded
by Councilor Hamel. Ordinance passed unanimously for a second
and final reading.
- An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 119/
Councilor Hamel introduced and
read in full An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 119/Building Construction
Regarding Demolition Permits. Seconded by Councilor
Bolduc. Ordinance passed
unanimously.
NOMINATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS:
·
Conservation
Commission:
Councilor Bolduc nominated Dean Anson for a three year term.
Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Mr. Anson was unanimously elected.
Councilor Hamel nominated Hillary Martin for a three year
term. Seconded by
Councilor Luther. Ms. Martin was
unanimously elected.
·
Library
Board of Trustees
Councilor Luther nominated Theresa
Mahoney and Robert Selig for three year terms. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Ms. Mahoney and Mr. Selig were unanimously
elected.
·
Licensing
Board
Councilor Hamel nominated Jim Rogato. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc.
Mr. Rogato was
unanimously elected for a three year term.
·
Councilor Knytych nominated Steven
Bell. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Mr. Bell received two votes.
Councilor Baer nominated Mitch
Hamel. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Mr. Hamel was unanimously elected.
·
Trustee of
the Trust Funds
Councilor Lipman nominated Donald
Flanders. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Mr. Flanders was unanimously elected.
COUNCIL
COMMENTS: NONE
CITIZEN
COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
NONE
NON -
PUBLIC SESSION:
Councilor Knytych moved to go into non public session
according to RSA 91-A: 3, II: (d) Consideration of the
acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in
public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to
those of the general community.
(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending
claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the
body or agency or any subdivision thereof, or against any member thereof
because of his membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation
has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled. Seconded by
Councilor Bolduc. On a roll call
vote the motion passed unanimously.
Councilor Bolduc moved to come out
of non-public session. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilor Bolduc moved to seal the
minutes for five years. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilor Bolduc moved to adjourn at
10:10 p.m. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion
passed unanimously.
A true record Attest:
Ann G.
Kaligian, City Clerk