MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008

CITY HALL – CONFERENCE ROOM 200A

LACONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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 the 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:

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of 4/14/08. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR:

Councilor Hamel moved to approve the Consent and Action Calendar items 1- 5.

1. Laconia Farmers Market request to use City Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Belknap Mill for annual Farmers Market. The Farmers Market’s request has no changes from last year’s request.

2. Request by Lakeport Association to raise funds on City property and to waive vendor and site review fees for use of City parking lot in Lakeport during Motorcycle Week. This is the same request approved by the Council last year.

3. Request for approval of the Temporary Traffic Order for the 27^th Annual Winni Derby the weekend of May 16, 17 and 18. There are no changes from last year’s request.

4. The following requests to raise funds on City Property have all been approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission to use park facilities:

(a) March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon at Opechee Park on 5/04/08. The funds raised will be used for health education purposes.

(b) Laconia Christian School will hold a walk at Opechee Track on 5/09/08. The funds raised will be used to send textbooks to the Sudan.

(c) Belknap County Democrats will hold a picnic on 7/20/08. The funds raised will be used funds for the Democratic Party

(d) Memorial Park Men’s Softball League requests to raise funds at the concession stand at Memorial Park during softball season. The funds will be used to operate the league.

(e) American Legion Baseball League requests to raise funds at the concession stand at Memorial Park during the baseball season from June to August. The funds will be used to operate the league and donation to City for field maintenance.

5. Reaffirmation of City Manager’s authority to sign all paperwork related to the purchase of 171 Gilford Ave.

Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Scheduling Budget Work Sessions

Councilor Knytych moved to hold a budget work session on Monday May 12^th at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

• Jay Lewis gave his opinion of who owns Motorcycle Week.

• Knanh “Michael” Pham owner of 89 Union Ave. asked the council if they could/would advance him money to pay for new water meter etc. City Manager to discuss with Water Department.

• Bob Fortier discussed water meter readings.

INTERVIEWS: NONE

COMMUNICATIONS: NONE

PRESENTATIONS: NONE

MAYOR’S REPORT: NONE

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS: NONE

PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. FINANCE) (No report on any item in Committee)

a) Reserve Fund for Capital Improvements

b) Motorcycle Week Revenues

c) Transfer Station Construction

2. PUBLIC SAFETY: Meeting to be held on 5/27/08 re item b. at 6:30 p.m.

a) Motorcycle Week

b) No Parking Zone North Side of Pleasant St. in the Area of Intersection with Folsom St.

3. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES: No report on any item in Committee

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

4. PUBLIC WORKS: Meeting to be held on 5/27/08 re item f. at 7:00 p.m.

a) Road Weight Limits

b) Rowe Court

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

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

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

f) Intersection of Main & Oak Sts.

5. LAND & BUILDINGS: No report on any item in Committee

a) Repair & Maintenance of City Buildings

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

c) Fillmore Ave. – Lot line adjustment

d) Request for Easement – 175 Mechanic Street

Meeting to be held on May 5, 2008 at 6:30 P.M.

LIAISON REPORTS: NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT:

City Manager Cabanel reported on the following:

• Lake Winnisquam Boat launch meeting will be held on May 9, 2007 at City Hall.
• A Charrette for Blooms will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2007
• Read a report from Ann Saltmarsh on re-cycling.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Request to raise funds on City property and Temporary Traffic Order for use of City Hall parking lot on Sunday, October 19,2008

Councilor Lipman moved to approve Temporary Traffic Control Order “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer”. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.

2. Request by Jon White to approve easement on City property needed as part of Planning and ZBA approvals for renovations to property located at 175 Mechanic St.

Referred to the Lands and Buildings Committee.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS: NONE

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

NON - PUBLIC SESSION:

Councilor Hamel 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. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. On a roll call vote the motion passed unanimously.

Councilor Bolduc move to come out of non-public session. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

Councilor Bolduc moved to seal the minutes for 2 years. Seconded by Councilor Hamel. Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT:

On motion of councilor Bolduc, seconded by Councilor Hamel, it was voted to adjourn at 9:43. P.M.

A true record Attest:

Ann G. Kaligian

City Clerk