CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
(Assessment Office)
The Board of Assessors shall perform the following functions:
(1) Review and sign all tax warrants to be committed to the Tax Collector; and
(2) Act as a Board of Tax Review on all appeals from assessments and sign all appeal forms after their action.
(3) Perform other functions as required.
Members of the Board are appointed by the City Manager to staggered three year terms expiring in March. Current Board members are: Sheryl Foss, Robert Scharn, James Saltmarsh Alternates: Michael Randall, Debbie Cotton, Adrienne Johnson
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member and are a Laconia resident, please contact Jon Duhamel at 527-1268 or e-mail at assessor@city.laconia.nh.us
LACONIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY
The Authority was established to maintain an airport in the town of Gilford or elsewhere in Belknap County and in connection therewith and as a part thereof, to establish and maintain auxiliary landing places and facilities in Belknap County and towns contiguous to Lake Winnipesaukee.
Membership is as follows: The mayor of the City of Laconia or designee, one member of the board of commissioners of Belknap County or designee and one member of the board of selectmen of the Town of Gilford or designee, ex-officio, together with four residents of Laconia and two residents of Gilford appointed to staggered terms expiring in April. Membership for resident members is for four years, but in no case shall anyone serve more than two consecutive terms. Current members are: Mayor Matthew Lahey (Laconia), Philip Daigneault (Belknap County Commissioner), Alice Boucher (Selectman, Gilford), Douglas Bartlett (At-Large/Laconia), Donald Flanders (At-Large/Laconia), Newbold LeRoy III (Vice Chair, At-Large/Laconia) Anthony Stracqualursi (At-Large/Laconia), Chris Tierney (Treasurer, At-Large/Gilford), Russ Dumais (At-Large/Gilford)
For inquiries please contact Diane Cooper, Airport Manager at 524-5003, e-mail at laa@metrocast.net and website is www.laconiaairport.com
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
(Code
Enforcement)
This Board reviews appeals filed concerning decisions of the building official.
This seven member board is appointed by the Council to staggered five year terms expiring in March. Present Board Members: Robert Durfee, Robert Turpin
For inquiries please contact Code Enforcement Director at 527-1264 or e-mail at enforcement@city.laconia.nh.us
This Commission was established to promote and develop the areas natural resources and the protection of the City's watershed resources.
This is a seven member Commission appointed by the Council to staggered three year terms expiring in August. Current Board members are: Marnie Blaisdell-Schulz, Mary Hutchins, Kailief Mitchell, Lisa Morin, Walter Kalin, Hillary Martin and Dean Anson
For inquiries please call Greg Jones in the Planning Department at 527-1264 or e-mail at planning@city.laconia.nh.us
LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION
(www.lakesrpc.org)
In any county in which a regional planning commission has been formed, a community may become a member and is entitled to representation.
There are two representatives appointed by the Council and one appointment by the Planning Board to staggered four year terms expiring in June. Present representatives are: Warren Hutchins and William Contardo from the Planning Board and Council Representative (vacant).
For inquiries please call the Planning Department at 527-1264 or e-mail at planning@city.laconia.nh.us
LACONIA HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Authority is authorized to proceed with a study of need of redevelopment of blighted areas and has the right to accept and use gifts and grants for the exercise of its functions from any private or government source.
There are five representatives appointed by the City Manager to staggered five year terms expiring in October. Current Authority members are: Ruth Stuart, Steve Laurent, Bobbi Thomas, Robert Harrington and Thomas Drouin
For information please contact the Laconia Housing Authority at 524-2112.
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Trustees have the entire charge and management of the library and all property of the city relating thereto and all money raised or appropriated for its support and maintenance and all money or property that the city may receive by donation under any will or otherwise for the library.
There are six trustees appointed by the Council to staggered three year terms expiring in the month of March. Current members are: Marilyn Lynch, Robert Selig, Olie Anderson, John Moriarty, Daylon Brock
For information please contact Randy Brough, Librarian at 524-4775 rbroughlpl@metrocast.net
LICENSING BOARD
(Licensing)
The Licensing Board has charge of granting licenses provided for by the City's Licensing ordinance.
Membership consists of the City Manager or designated representative, who at the present time is the Fire Chief, an active head of the Police Department and a person appointed by the City Council to a three year term expiring in March. Present Council appointee is James Rogato.
For information please contact the Licensing Clerk at 528-6331 or e-mail at licensing@city.laconia.nh.us
MOTORCYCLE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
(Planning)
Any person or property owner using their land for temporary vendors, temporary camping, temporary structures or temporary parking during Motorcycle Week shall apply to the Motorcycle Technical Review Committee for approval. Applications are submitted to the Planning Department and forwarded to the MTRC for review. The Committee shall review the application, hold a public hearing and act to grant final approval, approval with conditions or denial of the application.
Membership of the Committee is as follows: Chair,
Shanna Saunders, Planning Director;
Vice Chair, Bernie Swan, Public Works Designee; Seth Nuttelman, Water Superintendent;
Capt.
Steve Clark, Police
Designee; Fire Prevention Officer Charles Roffo, Fire Designee; Carroll Seigars, Code Enforcement Director and
Lindsey Sallies, Licensing Clerk.
planning@city.laconia.nh.us
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
(Parks &
Recreation)
The Commission is responsible for overseeing the improvement, care, regulation and general management of the parks, as well as to provide recreational programs for the citizens in the City.
There are five members of the Commission appointed by the Council to staggered three year terms expiring in March. Present members are: George Hawkins, Tim Kerns, Jeff Pattison, David Plourde and Mitch Hamel.
For information please contact Phil Rowley, Director of Recreation & Facilities at 524-5046 or e-mail at parks@city.laconia.nh.us
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
The Board's responsibilities are to study the broad problems of personnel policy and administration, to advise the Council concerning personnel policies, to hear appeals from any employee aggrieved as to the status or condition of their employment.
There are three members as follows: Lori Groleau, Colleen Elliott, Karen Seymour
PLANNING BOARD
(Planning
Department)
The Planning Board is responsible for the development of a Master Plan for the development of the city. The Planning Board has the power to approve or disapprove subdivisions in accordance with RSA 674:35 and has the power to approve or disapprove site plans for the development or change or expansion of use of tracts for nonresidential uses or for multifamily uses as defined in RSA 674:43. The Capital Improvement Plan for the City also falls under the jurisdiction of the Planning Board.
This Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the Council to staggered three year terms expiring in June. In addition, there is one member appointed as the City Manager's designee, one administrative official appointed by the Council and one City Councilor who serves as an ex-officio member. Current members are: Gary Dionne, Don Richards, Warren Murphy, William Contardo, Jerry Mailloux and Kyril Mitchell. Alternate Warren Hutchins and Nicholas Paddock. Council representative Robert Luther, administrative official from the City (vacant) and Claude Richer ex officio for the City Manager.
For further information please contact the Planning Director at 527-1264 or e-mail at planning@city.laconia.nh.us
Police Commission (Police Department)
The Police Commission has the full power to make all the rules for the government of the City's police force and enforce those rules.
This Commission consists of three elected officials elected to four year terms. The current members of the Commission are Warren Clement, Douglas Whittum and Armand Maheux.
For further information please contact Police Chief at 524-5257 or e-mail at MMoyer@laconiapd.org
PUTNAM FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Committee, working with the Trustees of the Trust Funds, uses the income from the Perley and Ellen Putnam Free Lecture Fund to provide free entertainment (lectures, theatrical, etc.) to the citizens of Laconia.
This Committee is comprised of five members appointed by the City Council to staggered five year terms expiring in March. Current members are: Robert Holbrook, Chairman, Elizabeth Ballantyne, Charles Bradley, Richard Landry and Linda Peary
For further information please contact the City Manager's office at 527-1270.
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
(Planning
Department)
The City Planning Board is authorized to delegate its site review duties in regard to minor site plans to a committee known as the Technical Review Committee. The TRC shall have authority to accept or reject applications and to approve or disapprove applications for minor site plan approval (See Chapter 89 Technical Review Committee of the City Ordinances).
Membership is as follows: Chair, Luke Powell, Public Works Department; Shanna Saunders, Planning Department; Carroll Seigars, Code Enforcement Director; Seth Nuttelman, Water Superintendent; Charles Roffo, Fire Prevention Officer; Lt. Bill Cleary, Police Department; Jon Duhamel, Assessor. planning@city.laconia.nh.us
TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUND
The Trustees receive all trust funds donated or bequeathed to the City. They oversee the investment of said funds and distribute income and principal in accordance with the purposes for which the trusts were established.
There are three trustees who are appointed by the City Council to staggered three year terms expiring in March. Current members are: Robert Holbrook, Jon Nivus and Donald Flanders.
For further information please contact the Fiscal Office at 524-3877 or e-mail at finance@city.laconia.nh.us
WATER COMMISSION
The Commission oversees the construction, replacement, management, maintenance, control and direction of the Laconia Waterworks.
The Commission has three members who are appointed by the City Council to staggered three year terms expiring in June and a member of the City Council. Current members are: Richard Breton, Paul DiBona and Greg Page. Council member is Councilor Armand Bolduc.
For further information please contact Seth Nuttelman, Superintendent at 524-0901.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(Planning
Department)
The Board hears zoning decision appeals and special exception requests.
The Board consists of five regular members and five alternate members who are appointed by the City Council to staggered three year terms expiring in August. Current members are: Steven Bogert, Robert Smith, Paul Lambert and Donald Lasell. Alternates: Suzanne Perley , Orry Gibbs, Robin Tautkus
For further information please contact the Planning Director
Vacancies for boards and commissions are advertised in
the newspaper when they
occur. If you are interested in applying for one of these vacancies, please contact the City Manager's office at
527-1270 for further information or to request an application. Applicants must be residents of Laconia and not
presently a member of another City board or commission.