MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008

CITY HALL – CONFERENCE ROOM 200A

LACONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

7:30 P.M.

 

A G E N D A

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:  

 

Mayor Lahey called the meting 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:   

 

Deputy Clerk Kaligian called the roll with the following Councilors present: Councilor Knytych, Luther, Lipman, Baer, Hamel, Bolduc. Also present City Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Pam Reynolds.

 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 6/09/08. Seconded by Councilor Luther. Motion passed unanimously.

 

CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR:

 

  1. Adoption of the updated Internal Control Policy as outlined in a memo from Finance Director Pam Reynolds

 

Councilor Bolduc moved to approve the updated Internal Control Policy as outlined in the memo from Pam Reynolds, Finance Director dated 06-12-08. Seconded by Councilor Knytych. Motion passed unanimously.

 

  1. Request to transfer $33,000 from Contingency to School Expenditures

 

Councilor Lipman moved to approve the transfer of $33,000.00 from Contingency to School Expenditures. Seconded by Councilor Knytych. Motion passed unanimously.

  1. United Parcel Service request to have a fundraising softball game at Memorial Park on 7/12/08

 

Councilor Lipman moved to approve the request as outlined in the June 6th memo from Phil Rowley. Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Motion passed unanimously.

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:   NONE

 

INTERVIEWS:  

 

            The following were interviewed.

 

1.         Claude Richer – requesting reappointment as an alternate member of the Planning Board

2.         Warren Hutchins – requesting reappointment as an alternate member of Planning Board

 

To be interviewed at the next meeting.

 

3.         Warren Murphy – requesting reappointment as a full member of the Planning Board

 

COMMUNICATIONS:   NONE

 

PRESENTATIONS:      NONE

 

MAYOR’S REPORT:    NONE

 

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS:

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

  1. FINANCE:     

 

a)   Reserve Fund for Capital Improvements

b)   Motorcycle Week Revenues

c)   Transfer Station Construction

d)   Proposed revisions to current City fees for disposal of e-waste, solid waste/Transfer Station charges, sanitary sewer fees and Planning Department inspections

 

            No Report – Meeting to be held on July 14, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. on items a & b.

 

  1. PUBLIC SAFETY: 

 

a)      Motorcycle Week

b)      Pleasant St. Parking Issue

c)      Speed Limit on Weirs Blvd.

 

No Report – Meeting to be held on July 14, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. on item c.

 

  1. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES: 

 

a)      RSA 202-A:11a/Laconia Library

b)      Energy Committee

 

No Report – Meeting to be held on July 28, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. on item b.

 

  1. PUBLIC WORKS: 

 

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./Awaiting Traffic Report

 

No Report

 

  1. LAND & BUILDINGS:  

 

a)      Repair & Maintenance of City Buildings

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

c)      Fillmore Ave. Lot Line Adjustment/Councilor Bolduc

 

             No Report

 

LIAISON REPORTS:   NONE

 

MANAGER’S REPORT:

 

City Manager Cabanel reported on the following:

 

a) Night paving will be done on Beacon St. East and West.

 

b) The Methadone Clinic is allowed according to ZBA in the zone as proposed.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

1.      Temporary Traffic Order 2008-10/Block Party Dartmouth & Oak Sts.

 

Councilor Lipman moved to approve Temporary Traffic Control Order Dartmouth & Oak Sts. Summer Block Party 2008-10. Seconded by Councilor Knytych. Motion passed unanimously.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

    

1.      A Resolution Relative to Making Itemized Appropriations for the General Fund for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008 and Terminating June 30, 2009  

 

Councilor Hamel introduced and read in full for a second and final reading A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO MAKING ITEMIZED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY1, 2008 AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2009.

 

GENERAL FUND

 

GRAND TOTAL:         2008-2009 APPROPRIATION………………….$56,232,235

LESS:                          TOTAL REVENUES……………………………..$24,530,237

BALANCE TO BE RAISED BY TAXES………………………………….$31,701,998

 

DOES NOT INCLUDE STATE PROPETY TAXES.

 

Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. The Resolution passed unanimously for a second and final reading.

 

2.      A Resolution Relative to Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation for Grant Funds of $351,977 for the Laconia School Department Received in Excess of those Budgeted for 2007-2008

 

Councilor Knytych introduced and read in full for a first reading A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AUTORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR GRANT FUNDS OF $351,977 FOR THE LACONIA SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REEIVED IN EXCESS OF THOSE BUDGETED FOR 2007/2008.  Seconded by Councilor Bolduc. Resolution passed unanimously.

 

3.      EPA Update

4.      Senator Sgambati regarding HB2

5.      Sewer & Water Master Plan

6.      Proposed amendment to Classification and Compensation Plan

 

No action on items 3-6

 

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS:

 

  1. Claude Richer – requesting reappointment as a member of the Planning Board

 

Councilor Bolduc nominated Claude Richer as a full member to the Planning Board.  Seconded by Councilor Hamel.  Discussion followed.  Councilor Hamel withdrew his second and Councilor Bolduc withdrew his motion.

 

Mr. Richer to be appointed by the Manager to fill her position on the Planning Board as a full member.

 

  1. Warren Hutchins – requesting reappointment as an alternate member of Planning Board

                        To be interviewed on July 9, 2008

 

  1. Warren Murphy – requesting reappointment as a full member of the Planning Board

 

Councilor Lipman nominated Warren Murphy as a full member.   Seconded by Councilor Luther.  Mr. Murphy was unanimously elected.

 

  1. Orry Gibbs – requesting appointment as an alternate member of the ZBA

 

Councilor Bolduc nominated Orry Gibbs as an alternatel member of the ZBA.   Seconded by Councilor Knytych.  Ms. Gibbs was unanimously elected.

 

  1. Robin Tautkus – requesting appointment either as a member of the Planning Board

        or as an alternate member of the ZBA

 

Councilor Bolduc nominated Robin Tautkus as an alternate member of the ZBA.   Seconded by Councilor Knytych.  Ms. Tautkus was unanimously elected.

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

 

Councilor Hamel stated the Police, Fire and Public Works did a great job Motorcycle Week.

 

Councilor Knytych reported he had worked for the Weirs Action Committee during Motorcycle Week and overall it was a very positive from the visitors.

 

Councilor Bolduc stated the city employees did a great job and there were only two Police Officers on Lakeside which was terrific.

 

NON - PUBLIC SESSION:  According to RSA 91-A:3, II:

 

(a)  The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee, or the investigation of any charges against him, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted.

(b)  The hiring of any person as a public employee.

(c)  Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.

(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.

(i)  Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the carrying out of emergency

functions including training to carry out such functions, developed by local or state safety officials that are directly intended to thwart a deliberate act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or widespread injury or loss of life.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

                         

Next City Council meeting Monday, July 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.