1 00:02:27,166 --> 00:02:27,767 - The 21st. 2 00:02:27,767 --> 00:02:31,433 Okay, we're gonna call the April 7th meeting 3 00:02:31,433 --> 00:02:33,300 of the Rochester Council to honor at this time, 4 00:02:33,300 --> 00:02:35,033 if you all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, 5 00:02:35,033 --> 00:02:37,533 Councilor Thompson P. 6 00:02:37,533 --> 00:02:39,100 - All allegiance to the flag 7 00:02:39,533 --> 00:02:41,133 of the United States of America. 8 00:02:41,767 --> 00:02:44,133 And to the republic for which it stands, 9 00:02:44,867 --> 00:02:48,567 one nation under God, invisible with liberty 10 00:02:48,900 --> 00:02:50,033 and justice for all. 11 00:02:51,033 --> 00:02:52,367 - Remain standing for a moment of silence. 12 00:03:01,634 --> 00:03:02,166 May seated 13 00:03:06,567 --> 00:03:08,033 acceptance of the minutes from April, 14 00:03:08,300 --> 00:03:09,867 from March 3rd for consider. 15 00:03:09,900 --> 00:03:11,233 Roll call. Roll call. I'm sorry. Roll call 16 00:03:11,433 --> 00:03:12,467 - Councilor Credo. 17 00:03:12,500 --> 00:03:15,867 Present. Councilor Fitzpatrick. Here. Councillor Fontano. 18 00:03:15,900 --> 00:03:19,333 Present. Councilor Gidi. Here. Councilor Hammond. Present. 19 00:03:19,433 --> 00:03:22,867 Councilor Horne. Present. Councilor Raelle. Present. 20 00:03:22,934 --> 00:03:26,233 Councilor Rice Heartbeat. Councilor Richardson. Present. 21 00:03:26,367 --> 00:03:29,700 Councilor Sullivan. Present. Councillor Thompson. Present. 22 00:03:29,867 --> 00:03:32,634 Deputy Mayor Walker. Present. Mayor Grassi. 23 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:36,667 - Here. Okay, now acceptance of the minutes for March 3rd. 24 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:40,100 So move. Second. Second. Motion moved in second. 25 00:03:40,100 --> 00:03:42,433 All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Thank you. 26 00:03:43,066 --> 00:03:44,033 Communications from the City Manager. 27 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:49,433 - Yes, thank you Your Honor. Our new fire chief Nick Ma 28 00:03:49,634 --> 00:03:51,266 started his position last week 29 00:03:51,266 --> 00:03:52,467 and has hit the ground running. 30 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:55,033 Nick has served in the Rochester Fire Department 31 00:03:55,033 --> 00:03:57,567 for 21 years and I'm very excited for the future 32 00:03:57,567 --> 00:04:01,467 of the department under his leadership City staff. 33 00:04:01,467 --> 00:04:04,233 And I recently attended a meeting with New Hampshire, DOT 34 00:04:04,300 --> 00:04:07,233 and main DOT officials to discuss their efforts 35 00:04:07,300 --> 00:04:10,667 to develop a traffic management plan in case there was ever 36 00:04:10,900 --> 00:04:13,500 a closure of the I 95 Pisca Quo River Bridge. 37 00:04:14,133 --> 00:04:15,266 If there's ever a planned 38 00:04:15,266 --> 00:04:17,500 or unplanned disruption involving this bridge, 39 00:04:17,500 --> 00:04:20,734 approximately 90,000 vehicles would be detoured daily. 40 00:04:21,166 --> 00:04:23,166 This would of course have a regional impact. 41 00:04:23,934 --> 00:04:26,834 The traffic management plan is a coordinated regional effort 42 00:04:26,834 --> 00:04:29,166 to prepare in case a bridge closure ever occurs 43 00:04:29,500 --> 00:04:30,634 and to maintain safe 44 00:04:30,634 --> 00:04:32,567 and reliable travel during any disruptions. 45 00:04:33,133 --> 00:04:35,133 Officials are meeting with affected communities 46 00:04:35,133 --> 00:04:37,033 to obtain our input on topics such 47 00:04:37,033 --> 00:04:39,567 as local traffic patterns, detour routes, 48 00:04:39,934 --> 00:04:42,033 emergency access needs, and planned 49 00:04:42,033 --> 00:04:43,900 or upcoming infrastructure projects. 50 00:04:44,367 --> 00:04:47,066 The final plan will ensure the region could effectively 51 00:04:47,100 --> 00:04:50,133 respond by using alternate crossings, managing incidents 52 00:04:50,367 --> 00:04:52,900 and applying strategies to keep vehicles moving. 53 00:04:53,367 --> 00:04:55,266 Members of city staff will continue 54 00:04:55,266 --> 00:04:56,467 to participate in this process 55 00:04:56,467 --> 00:04:59,100 through the project's technical advisory committee over the 56 00:04:59,100 --> 00:05:02,033 coming months and the traffic management plan is projected 57 00:05:02,033 --> 00:05:03,500 to be finalized this September. 58 00:05:04,233 --> 00:05:06,000 That concludes my report. Thank you. 59 00:05:06,066 --> 00:05:07,133 - Are there any questions? Yes. 60 00:05:10,100 --> 00:05:13,900 - Right before we call the meeting to order a constituent 61 00:05:15,567 --> 00:05:20,133 informed me that on page 26 under the bundling 62 00:05:20,100 --> 00:05:24,100 of the bridge documents, that perhaps that there is 63 00:05:24,700 --> 00:05:26,000 an addition error. 64 00:05:26,667 --> 00:05:28,467 I haven't had a chance to look at that, 65 00:05:28,533 --> 00:05:30,667 but that's something that needs to be clarified 66 00:05:30,734 --> 00:05:32,867 and if it's wrong it needs to be rectified 67 00:05:37,867 --> 00:05:38,934 - On page 26. 68 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,667 - I believe so, yes. Okay. 69 00:05:41,667 --> 00:05:43,066 - We'll review and take a look. Thank you. 70 00:05:43,867 --> 00:05:46,700 - And then I have one other comment if I may. 71 00:05:47,066 --> 00:05:48,333 - You may. - Okay. 72 00:05:49,066 --> 00:05:52,066 So in going through the city manager's report, 73 00:05:52,433 --> 00:05:55,133 there was a contract with regard to fireworks 74 00:05:55,133 --> 00:05:56,934 for the Lilac Family Fund Festival. 75 00:05:57,166 --> 00:06:00,100 And what struck me, and this is 76 00:06:00,100 --> 00:06:04,934 because I'm new to this position, is the structuring 77 00:06:04,934 --> 00:06:07,000 of a multi-year commitment. 78 00:06:08,367 --> 00:06:11,867 And I guess I'm a little concerned to think 79 00:06:11,867 --> 00:06:15,133 that we are signing a three year multi-year agreement 80 00:06:15,367 --> 00:06:16,467 for something like this. 81 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:19,734 And I'm wondering if it was put out to bid, if it needs 82 00:06:19,734 --> 00:06:20,834 to be put out to bid. 83 00:06:20,834 --> 00:06:23,734 And I'm doing this solely because I campaigned on 84 00:06:23,734 --> 00:06:26,100 transparency and accountability and on the record, 85 00:06:26,734 --> 00:06:31,000 but I don't want to be sliding into these types 86 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:32,934 of things just because it's convenient 87 00:06:35,100 --> 00:06:39,133 and I'd like to know if it was competitively bid out And 88 00:06:40,133 --> 00:06:43,333 when I look at it, it goes up each year 89 00:06:44,900 --> 00:06:49,000 and I'm not sure if it's savings or it's escalation 90 00:06:49,433 --> 00:06:53,300 and what exactly are we getting in return for giving up 91 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,300 this type of flexibility 92 00:06:55,333 --> 00:06:57,066 and committing ourselves for three years. 93 00:06:57,166 --> 00:06:58,166 Thank you. 94 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:05,367 - Director Kranz is here. She could come up 95 00:07:05,367 --> 00:07:07,000 and speak more to that contract as well 96 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:08,100 as finance Director Sullivan 97 00:07:08,066 --> 00:07:09,367 also can help you answer some questions. 98 00:07:10,266 --> 00:07:11,734 - Sure. Good evening everyone. 99 00:07:12,867 --> 00:07:15,467 So to answer your question, Councilor Rice, 100 00:07:15,533 --> 00:07:17,000 we did not put it out to bid. 101 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:22,100 We decided to work with Central Maine pyrotechnics again 102 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,100 as a preferred vendor. 103 00:07:23,700 --> 00:07:25,033 So there's a few things that are unique 104 00:07:25,033 --> 00:07:26,233 about our firework show. 105 00:07:27,033 --> 00:07:30,166 Given the small proximity of the area where the fireworks 106 00:07:30,867 --> 00:07:34,100 shoot off, it was very important for us in working closely 107 00:07:34,100 --> 00:07:37,033 with the fire department that we work with pyrotechnics 108 00:07:37,033 --> 00:07:38,467 who are very familiar with the site. 109 00:07:39,367 --> 00:07:42,734 Also developing a relationship 110 00:07:42,734 --> 00:07:45,266 with these unique vendors like a pyrotechnics company is 111 00:07:45,266 --> 00:07:47,900 very important because you want them to wanna come back 112 00:07:47,900 --> 00:07:49,667 to your event year 113 00:07:49,667 --> 00:07:52,066 after year where this is an annual tradition. 114 00:07:52,066 --> 00:07:54,934 We wanted to make sure that we would be committing 115 00:07:54,934 --> 00:07:56,367 to a firework show year after year. 116 00:07:56,433 --> 00:07:59,367 So to shop around annually for fireworks vendors is not 117 00:08:00,166 --> 00:08:03,634 in my opinion a best practice as far 118 00:08:03,634 --> 00:08:06,033 as the increase each year into the contract. 119 00:08:06,100 --> 00:08:10,367 We did put that it's contingent on funding each year. 120 00:08:11,634 --> 00:08:16,100 We also built into the contract that should the cost 121 00:08:16,100 --> 00:08:19,033 of the fireworks not should it not be 122 00:08:19,033 --> 00:08:21,000 what they listed in the contract each year, we would get 123 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:23,767 that funding to put back into the event if we decided to. 124 00:08:26,166 --> 00:08:27,767 - Okay, thank you. Thank you. 125 00:08:28,667 --> 00:08:30,467 Was the contract included in the packet? 126 00:08:30,834 --> 00:08:34,100 'cause I don't recall seeing that contract. 127 00:08:36,266 --> 00:08:38,233 If, if, if it is I will find it 128 00:08:38,233 --> 00:08:40,000 and if it's not, would you please send it to me? 129 00:08:40,033 --> 00:08:41,066 Yeah, absolutely. Thank you. 130 00:08:41,567 --> 00:08:43,033 - Also, if I may, sorry I forgotten an 131 00:08:43,033 --> 00:08:44,066 important piece of information. 132 00:08:44,133 --> 00:08:46,934 So previously we were on a three year contract 133 00:08:47,900 --> 00:08:50,867 and that contract had covered COVID as well the COVID year. 134 00:08:50,867 --> 00:08:52,333 So we had an extension of the contract. 135 00:08:52,867 --> 00:08:55,166 So what you're seeing, it looks like the price 136 00:08:55,166 --> 00:08:57,700 of fireworks has gone up significantly in a year, 137 00:08:57,700 --> 00:09:00,634 but it's really because our prices were based on pre COVID 138 00:09:00,634 --> 00:09:01,767 prices when we signed that 139 00:09:01,767 --> 00:09:03,033 first contract with Central Maine. 140 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,000 Thank you. 141 00:09:07,100 --> 00:09:09,100 - Having worked on the night 142 00:09:09,100 --> 00:09:11,333 before the fourth fireworks for many years, I know 143 00:09:11,333 --> 00:09:13,166 that when you get a contractor you'd like to stay with them 144 00:09:13,166 --> 00:09:15,500 because once you lose 'em there's a chance you may not get 145 00:09:15,700 --> 00:09:17,333 'em back or, and, 146 00:09:17,367 --> 00:09:19,133 and throughout the summer fireworks 147 00:09:19,133 --> 00:09:20,133 people are very, very busy. 148 00:09:20,567 --> 00:09:22,900 So I know that from personal experience 149 00:09:23,266 --> 00:09:24,867 - And this is a vendor 150 00:09:24,867 --> 00:09:28,133 that throws fire up in the up in the sky and, 151 00:09:28,133 --> 00:09:32,133 and it lands on people's private, private property. 152 00:09:32,500 --> 00:09:36,066 So it is best to deal with people 153 00:09:36,066 --> 00:09:38,000 that you know. So that's all. 154 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:40,567 - Okay. Anything, 155 00:09:40,567 --> 00:09:42,166 any other questions on the city manager's report? 156 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:46,100 Okay, seeing none, I'll move on to the mayor's report. 157 00:09:46,133 --> 00:09:48,634 I would just, I didn't know if we had any legislative 158 00:09:48,634 --> 00:09:49,900 updates, Councilor Walker 159 00:09:50,100 --> 00:09:51,834 or is there anything going on in Concord other than 160 00:09:51,834 --> 00:09:53,500 that we had crossover and now you have all the Senate 161 00:09:53,500 --> 00:09:54,500 - Bills crossover. 162 00:09:54,500 --> 00:09:56,700 So now we're dealing with the Senate bill in 163 00:09:56,700 --> 00:09:58,834 there and dealing with our bills. So nothing's coming out 164 00:09:58,867 --> 00:09:59,867 - Yet. 165 00:09:59,867 --> 00:10:00,367 Nothing's coming out yet. Okay. 166 00:10:00,834 --> 00:10:02,700 I would also like to make sure to remind everybody 167 00:10:02,700 --> 00:10:04,367 that tomorrow night the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy 168 00:10:04,367 --> 00:10:05,934 Institute, a nonprofit organization 169 00:10:05,934 --> 00:10:07,934 that does basically analyzes the state budget 170 00:10:08,133 --> 00:10:10,433 and how it impacts us locally is going 171 00:10:10,500 --> 00:10:13,867 to have a presentation at the community center from at the 172 00:10:13,867 --> 00:10:15,100 James Foley Community Center in the, 173 00:10:15,100 --> 00:10:16,700 in the community room there from 174 00:10:16,734 --> 00:10:17,900 six to eight tomorrow night. 175 00:10:18,033 --> 00:10:19,834 I know that it requested signups, 176 00:10:19,834 --> 00:10:21,266 but you don't have to sign up if you just go. 177 00:10:21,834 --> 00:10:24,233 I will tell you they are very informative sessions. 178 00:10:24,533 --> 00:10:27,000 You should go and at least listen. 179 00:10:27,467 --> 00:10:29,867 They will answer any questions you may have as well. 180 00:10:30,500 --> 00:10:32,734 And it's a, it's a very good presentation to do. 181 00:10:32,734 --> 00:10:33,867 They'll be doing a presentation 182 00:10:34,033 --> 00:10:35,433 and answer any questions that 183 00:10:35,467 --> 00:10:37,500 that they have from the public Right now there are about 80 184 00:10:37,500 --> 00:10:38,834 people signed up for this event. 185 00:10:39,467 --> 00:10:40,934 So if you're interested, go, 186 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:42,433 there'll be plenty of seating there. 187 00:10:43,033 --> 00:10:44,266 I fortunately I won't be there 188 00:10:44,266 --> 00:10:46,867 but my son will be there in my place handling facility 189 00:10:47,467 --> 00:10:49,500 facilitating the event for tomorrow night. 190 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:53,133 So we have an Arbor Day 191 00:10:53,634 --> 00:10:57,066 presentation proclamation here that I'll read, 192 00:10:57,634 --> 00:11:01,467 whereas in 1872, Jay Sterling Martin proposed 193 00:11:01,767 --> 00:11:03,367 to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture 194 00:11:03,367 --> 00:11:06,133 that a special day be set aside to the planting of trees. 195 00:11:06,467 --> 00:11:10,000 And whereas this holiday called Arbor Day was first observed 196 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:13,000 with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska. 197 00:11:13,500 --> 00:11:15,667 And whereas Arbor Day is now observed 198 00:11:15,667 --> 00:11:17,100 throughout the nation and the world. 199 00:11:17,567 --> 00:11:19,700 And whereas trees can reduce the erosion 200 00:11:19,700 --> 00:11:23,133 of our precious top soils by wind and water cut heating 201 00:11:23,133 --> 00:11:26,867 and cooling costs, moderate the temperatures, clean the air, 202 00:11:27,100 --> 00:11:29,934 produce oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife. 203 00:11:30,300 --> 00:11:33,667 And whereas trees are a renewable resources 204 00:11:34,333 --> 00:11:37,033 resource giving us paper wood for our homes, fuel 205 00:11:37,066 --> 00:11:39,133 for our fires, countless other wood products. 206 00:11:39,266 --> 00:11:43,233 And whereas trees in our city increase property values, 207 00:11:43,500 --> 00:11:46,133 enhance the eco economic vitality of the business areas 208 00:11:46,567 --> 00:11:47,934 and beautify our community. 209 00:11:48,133 --> 00:11:51,233 And whereas trees, wherever they're planted are a source 210 00:11:51,233 --> 00:11:52,934 of joy and spiritual renewal. 211 00:11:53,367 --> 00:11:56,367 And whereas Rochester has been recognized for 24 years 212 00:11:56,834 --> 00:11:58,567 as a tree city USA member 213 00:11:59,133 --> 00:12:00,767 by the National Arbor Day Foundation 214 00:12:01,033 --> 00:12:03,467 and desires to continue its tree planting ways. 215 00:12:03,867 --> 00:12:06,467 Therefore I Chuck Raey by the authority invested in me 216 00:12:06,467 --> 00:12:08,266 as mayor of the city of Rochester in the state 217 00:12:08,266 --> 00:12:10,834 of New Hampshire, to hereby complain, proclaim 218 00:12:11,066 --> 00:12:15,367 that April 24th, 2026 is Arbor Day in the city of Rochester. 219 00:12:15,734 --> 00:12:17,467 And I do support our community's efforts 220 00:12:17,467 --> 00:12:19,533 to protect our trees and woodlands 221 00:12:19,700 --> 00:12:21,133 and to support our city's efforts 222 00:12:21,166 --> 00:12:23,734 to maintain our environment by planting trees 223 00:12:24,133 --> 00:12:26,567 to gladen the hearts and promote wellbeing of present 224 00:12:26,567 --> 00:12:27,634 and future generations. 225 00:12:28,567 --> 00:12:30,567 And I sign that and today 226 00:12:30,634 --> 00:12:32,734 and that will be, that day will be 227 00:12:33,233 --> 00:12:35,300 April 24th will be Arrb Day in Rochester. 228 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,066 I'd also like to point out 229 00:12:37,066 --> 00:12:40,567 that last month I delivered a proclamation at the Rochester 230 00:12:40,567 --> 00:12:42,033 Childcare Center to Linda Morgan. 231 00:12:42,533 --> 00:12:43,700 This coming week is the week 232 00:12:43,700 --> 00:12:45,100 of the child, the week of the young child. 233 00:12:45,333 --> 00:12:47,767 And on Monday, April 11th 234 00:12:48,333 --> 00:12:50,467 is Linda Morgan Day in Rochester. 235 00:12:50,900 --> 00:12:53,934 Linda was a teacher, a childcare teacher at the, 236 00:12:54,100 --> 00:12:55,867 at the Richard Credo Technical Center 237 00:12:56,367 --> 00:12:58,734 and for many years, since its inception in fact, 238 00:12:58,734 --> 00:12:59,834 and she recently retired 239 00:13:00,100 --> 00:13:02,567 and she served over 30 years on the board of directors 240 00:13:02,567 --> 00:13:04,033 of the Rochester Childcare Center as well. 241 00:13:04,166 --> 00:13:05,467 So she's been recognized 242 00:13:05,467 --> 00:13:08,066 and we honor her with Monday the 11th 243 00:13:08,367 --> 00:13:10,233 as Linda Morgan Day here in Rochester. 244 00:13:11,100 --> 00:13:14,867 Anyone have any questions? Not that's my report. 245 00:13:15,133 --> 00:13:17,567 We'll move on to the next item that we have on agenda, 246 00:13:18,300 --> 00:13:21,300 a presentation of petitions and council correspondence. 247 00:13:22,066 --> 00:13:24,867 Petitions will install sewer line under Old Chamberlain Road 248 00:13:25,834 --> 00:13:28,634 and this will be to consideration to accept the petition 249 00:13:28,634 --> 00:13:30,133 and refer the matter to the workshop 250 00:13:30,433 --> 00:13:31,934 for discussion discussion. 251 00:13:31,934 --> 00:13:33,266 So we'll refer this to the next meeting. 252 00:13:33,333 --> 00:13:35,100 Is there any, are there any questions on 253 00:13:35,100 --> 00:13:37,900 this? Yes, Councilor Lewis 254 00:13:37,900 --> 00:13:39,166 - If I'm I thank you. 255 00:13:39,834 --> 00:13:42,500 I guess I misread the agenda. 256 00:13:45,300 --> 00:13:48,934 - 7.3 - We did have under proclamations it was one 257 00:13:48,934 --> 00:13:50,066 for the high school hockey team. 258 00:13:50,066 --> 00:13:52,700 We're gonna do that at the workshop. I'm sorry. Okay. Yeah 259 00:13:52,700 --> 00:13:53,700 - I was wondering. 260 00:13:53,700 --> 00:13:56,100 So yep. And then we will be 261 00:13:56,533 --> 00:14:00,834 discussing the easement at the workshop in April 262 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:03,066 and then that will come back onto the agenda 263 00:14:03,066 --> 00:14:05,367 for a final decision in May. 264 00:14:05,367 --> 00:14:07,100 Yes. Is that what I'm understanding? Okay. 265 00:14:07,100 --> 00:14:09,100 Then I will hold my comments until 266 00:14:09,100 --> 00:14:10,100 - That point. 267 00:14:10,100 --> 00:14:10,433 That correct? We're not gonna 268 00:14:10,433 --> 00:14:11,500 be asking for adoption that night. 269 00:14:11,500 --> 00:14:14,000 We'll be referring it to the next regular meeting. Okay. 270 00:14:14,066 --> 00:14:15,100 Yep. That's the plan. 271 00:14:15,266 --> 00:14:17,500 That's what we're hoping to do regularly if we can. 272 00:14:17,500 --> 00:14:19,934 Unless it's something that needs to be done at more, 273 00:14:20,133 --> 00:14:22,000 needs more to be more expedited, 274 00:14:22,033 --> 00:14:23,500 we'll we'll be doing it that way. 275 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:27,100 Nominations, appointments, resignations and elections. 276 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:29,433 We have the election for Carol Simpson. 277 00:14:29,867 --> 00:14:32,834 Ward two selectman term to expire. 1 2 32. 278 00:14:33,333 --> 00:14:36,667 And there any other nominations for that position 279 00:14:37,367 --> 00:14:39,100 - Make motions that nominations cease 280 00:14:39,000 --> 00:14:41,867 and that the city clerk cast one ballot for Carol Simpson 281 00:14:42,033 --> 00:14:44,033 for ward two selectman term to expire. 282 00:14:44,066 --> 00:14:45,166 1 2 32. 283 00:14:46,667 --> 00:14:47,667 - Do I have a second? Second. 284 00:14:48,166 --> 00:14:49,500 You don't need anything else for that? 285 00:14:50,634 --> 00:14:52,033 - Just a vote for that. Just a 286 00:14:52,033 --> 00:14:53,033 - Vote. 287 00:14:53,033 --> 00:14:54,100 Just a vote. Yep. Yep. All those in favor? 288 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:59,133 - Aye. - Opposed? Excellent. Thank you. Oh yes. Council, 289 00:14:59,433 --> 00:15:00,567 - I guess I didn't get the no out 290 00:15:00,567 --> 00:15:01,867 fast enough. Sorry about that. 291 00:15:02,066 --> 00:15:03,100 - Sorry. A no. Okay. 292 00:15:05,000 --> 00:15:08,033 And nominations appointment review committee. 293 00:15:09,634 --> 00:15:13,033 - Okay, so we have two new appointments 294 00:15:14,233 --> 00:15:15,834 and two reappointments. 295 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:19,667 The first new appointment is Sean Cony for recreation 296 00:15:19,667 --> 00:15:24,033 and Arena Commission term to expire CG Term to expire. 297 00:15:24,033 --> 00:15:25,100 1 2 27. 298 00:15:28,634 --> 00:15:30,100 So I'd like to nominate him. 299 00:15:30,467 --> 00:15:32,734 - Okay. Do we wanna do these all at once or one at a time 300 00:15:32,900 --> 00:15:34,900 or whatever way you wanna do you wanna do 'em one at a time? 301 00:15:36,066 --> 00:15:40,767 - I just wanna make it clear on 10.3 I 302 00:15:40,767 --> 00:15:42,066 am recusing myself. 303 00:15:42,467 --> 00:15:43,667 - Okay, we'll do the, 304 00:15:43,667 --> 00:15:45,033 we'll do them one at a time so I don't need 305 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:46,734 - To make more work but - We can do that. 306 00:15:47,033 --> 00:15:48,433 Not a problem at all. Not a problem at all. 307 00:15:48,433 --> 00:15:50,066 Because we do these these very quickly. 308 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:52,133 In fact, I place a nomination. 309 00:15:52,567 --> 00:15:55,133 Sean Conroy, recreation Arena Commission regular seat. 310 00:15:55,567 --> 00:15:57,834 Remember CG to expire at 1 2 27. 311 00:15:58,133 --> 00:15:59,133 Are there any other nominations? 312 00:15:59,867 --> 00:16:03,033 - I'd like to make a motion that all nominations cease 313 00:16:03,100 --> 00:16:05,033 and that city clerk cast one ballot 314 00:16:05,166 --> 00:16:08,000 for Sean Conroy Recreation and Arena Commission. 315 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:12,533 Regular seat G Term to expire. 1 2 27. Second. Second. 316 00:16:12,667 --> 00:16:14,266 - Oh down there. Excellent. 317 00:16:15,634 --> 00:16:17,367 If there are no other, no other comments, 318 00:16:17,367 --> 00:16:19,100 everything so moved. 319 00:16:19,934 --> 00:16:22,900 So if reappointment the next one you have 320 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:26,066 - Reappointment of Mandy Smith parking commission regular 321 00:16:26,266 --> 00:16:29,867 member CB termed to expire 1 2 29 322 00:16:32,233 --> 00:16:33,300 - Place a nomination. 323 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:35,433 Maddy Smiths And we haven't a 324 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,000 - I'm recusing - Myself. 325 00:16:37,033 --> 00:16:38,266 Recu re recusing on this one. 326 00:16:38,266 --> 00:16:40,133 So Maddy Smith parking commission regular 327 00:16:40,233 --> 00:16:42,133 member CB to expire. 328 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,834 1 2 29 There any other nominations 329 00:16:45,834 --> 00:16:48,033 - Make a motion that all nominations cease 330 00:16:48,066 --> 00:16:50,500 and that one city clerk cast one ballot from Mandy 331 00:16:50,500 --> 00:16:51,767 Smith for parking commission. 332 00:16:51,767 --> 00:16:55,300 Regular member seat B term to expire. 1 2 29. Second 333 00:16:56,433 --> 00:16:59,300 - If there's no objection if we have one abstention. 334 00:16:59,734 --> 00:17:02,767 So moved. Thank you. Next appointment. 335 00:17:02,934 --> 00:17:05,066 Erica Cardi Recreation and Arena Commission. 336 00:17:05,066 --> 00:17:06,233 Regular member seat A. 337 00:17:06,233 --> 00:17:09,233 This is a new appointment term to expire. 1 2 29. 338 00:17:10,300 --> 00:17:12,100 Are there any other nominations? 339 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:16,700 - Nope. Make a motion that all nominations cease 340 00:17:16,767 --> 00:17:18,834 and that city clerk cast one ballot 341 00:17:18,834 --> 00:17:21,867 for Erica Cardi Recreation and Arena Commission. 342 00:17:21,867 --> 00:17:25,567 Regular member seat. A term to expire 1 2 29 Second. 343 00:17:26,133 --> 00:17:28,266 - I'm sorry, Matt, I, I, Councilor Richardson. 344 00:17:28,266 --> 00:17:29,834 I sort of jumped right over you there on that one. 345 00:17:29,834 --> 00:17:31,066 Doesn't matter. So that's why We'll just, 346 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:32,367 - I'll - Just do the next one. 347 00:17:32,467 --> 00:17:34,333 So I'll just do the next one then you can 348 00:17:34,333 --> 00:17:35,367 - Just keep talking. Yeah. 349 00:17:35,500 --> 00:17:38,066 - Okay. Reappointment of John Geis. 350 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,934 As for the historic district commission, 351 00:17:39,934 --> 00:17:41,867 regular member seat, a term to expire. 352 00:17:41,867 --> 00:17:44,867 1 2 29. Are there any other nominations? 353 00:17:45,166 --> 00:17:47,100 - I make a motion that all nominations cease 354 00:17:47,100 --> 00:17:49,734 and that city clerk cast one ballot for John Geiss. 355 00:17:50,333 --> 00:17:52,133 Historic district commission. Regular member seat. 356 00:17:52,233 --> 00:17:54,567 A term to expire. 1 2 29. Second. 357 00:17:55,066 --> 00:17:57,700 - There are no objections. So moved. Excellent. 358 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,533 Next we have codes and ordinance committee. 359 00:17:59,700 --> 00:18:02,500 You have, there were no action items on that. 360 00:18:02,500 --> 00:18:04,700 Is there anything council walker, that you have to say? Yes, 361 00:18:05,100 --> 00:18:09,266 - We completed that one Last codes meeting, which was be 362 00:18:09,500 --> 00:18:12,000 after the agenda setting so it's not on agenda. 363 00:18:12,500 --> 00:18:15,100 So what what I'd like to do is send the 364 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:18,867 needle exchange ordinance for a public hearing 365 00:18:19,300 --> 00:18:21,133 and refer it to the Board of Health. 366 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:24,066 - That's what we'll do. It's been sent, we will refer 367 00:18:24,066 --> 00:18:26,333 to the next meeting, the workshop for a public hearing 368 00:18:26,533 --> 00:18:28,100 and also referred to the Board of Health 369 00:18:28,100 --> 00:18:29,033 for comment from them as well. 370 00:18:30,100 --> 00:18:32,567 - I have one item that may have been dropped from the actual 371 00:18:32,567 --> 00:18:34,066 agenda And it's the reappointment 372 00:18:34,266 --> 00:18:36,066 of Ray Varney, is that correct? 373 00:18:36,166 --> 00:18:37,567 - Okay, we'll we'll back up. 374 00:18:37,567 --> 00:18:40,066 It's not on my agenda here, but if you have that and it was, 375 00:18:40,467 --> 00:18:41,634 - Am I correct or actually 376 00:18:41,734 --> 00:18:44,500 - It's not on our agenda but I believe that we did 377 00:18:44,634 --> 00:18:45,367 - Do that. It was, it was 378 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:46,500 - Okay. 379 00:18:46,500 --> 00:18:47,634 This one right here. This one right here. Okay. 380 00:18:47,734 --> 00:18:50,100 We will go back to the appointments quickly here. Sorry. 381 00:18:50,634 --> 00:18:52,567 We have a committee recommendation for the reappointment 382 00:18:52,567 --> 00:18:53,834 of Raymond Vanney, trustees 383 00:18:53,834 --> 00:18:55,867 of the trust fund CC term to expire. 384 00:18:55,900 --> 00:18:58,033 1 2 29. Didn't we do this last meeting? 385 00:18:58,567 --> 00:18:59,667 - I don't think this was, I don't 386 00:18:59,667 --> 00:19:00,667 - Think so. 387 00:19:00,667 --> 00:19:03,500 Is it not? Is it? Oh it may be my appoint. He 388 00:19:03,500 --> 00:19:04,500 - Was reappointed. 389 00:19:04,500 --> 00:19:05,100 I don't know exactly. For some reason 390 00:19:05,300 --> 00:19:07,734 I think we did that last meeting. It may so remember May, 391 00:19:07,934 --> 00:19:09,100 - If not, you approve it. 392 00:19:09,033 --> 00:19:10,634 - Yeah. - Thank you. I appreciate it. 393 00:19:11,300 --> 00:19:12,867 - Ani to the trustee of the trust ones. 394 00:19:12,900 --> 00:19:15,166 - Okay. Yes, you're correct. We did. We 395 00:19:15,166 --> 00:19:16,166 - Did. 396 00:19:16,166 --> 00:19:17,767 Yeah, I thought we had done it. I remember agenda 397 00:19:17,767 --> 00:19:18,767 - Now. Yeah, that's, 398 00:19:18,834 --> 00:19:19,834 - It's not on the agenda today. 399 00:19:19,834 --> 00:19:22,266 That's right. It is not. You're very astute. Thank you. 400 00:19:23,834 --> 00:19:27,133 - That once. Yeah, 401 00:19:27,133 --> 00:19:28,133 - We did. 402 00:19:28,133 --> 00:19:29,033 Okay, let's move on 403 00:19:29,033 --> 00:19:30,667 to the special codes and ordinance committee. 404 00:19:31,500 --> 00:19:33,066 There was no action items from that. 405 00:19:33,100 --> 00:19:34,133 We took care of the first one. 406 00:19:34,133 --> 00:19:35,100 Is there any other comment on 407 00:19:35,100 --> 00:19:36,166 that one? Nothing else? Nope, that 408 00:19:36,166 --> 00:19:38,900 - Was just the work session for the needle exchange 409 00:19:38,900 --> 00:19:39,900 - Order. 410 00:19:39,900 --> 00:19:40,634 Okay, we have the minutes for both those meetings. 411 00:19:40,634 --> 00:19:41,767 Anybody have any questions of 412 00:19:41,767 --> 00:19:42,834 the codes and Origins committee? 413 00:19:44,066 --> 00:19:45,700 Seeing none, we'll move on to the next item. 414 00:19:45,700 --> 00:19:46,734 Community development committee. 415 00:19:47,433 --> 00:19:49,000 - We have nothing else to add. 416 00:19:49,100 --> 00:19:50,533 Our next meeting is this Thursday. 417 00:19:51,433 --> 00:19:53,133 We did work really diligently 418 00:19:53,133 --> 00:19:55,166 and hard until about 10:00 PM The 419 00:19:55,166 --> 00:19:56,266 mayor was there for that as well. 420 00:19:56,567 --> 00:19:59,033 We were able to come out with our proposed budget, 421 00:19:59,066 --> 00:20:01,233 which we might have to fine tune this Thursday a little bit. 422 00:20:01,233 --> 00:20:03,000 - That's what I understand. Unfortunately I will not be 423 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,500 there for you with you this Thursday. 424 00:20:04,533 --> 00:20:06,033 So you're on your own unless you want to, we've 425 00:20:06,033 --> 00:20:07,033 - Got it locked down - For you. 426 00:20:07,033 --> 00:20:08,767 If you want to zoom me in I can probably do that. 427 00:20:08,900 --> 00:20:11,767 But that'll be about it. So are there any questions on 428 00:20:11,767 --> 00:20:12,867 the codes and ordinance report? 429 00:20:14,100 --> 00:20:15,166 Okay. Finance committee. 430 00:20:15,433 --> 00:20:17,433 We have no action items on the finance committee. 431 00:20:17,433 --> 00:20:19,033 The report is on page one 40. 432 00:20:20,333 --> 00:20:23,066 Are there any common, any questions on the finance report? 433 00:20:25,367 --> 00:20:27,133 Very good. We'll move on to the next one. 434 00:20:27,133 --> 00:20:28,634 Parking commission. There's been, 435 00:20:28,634 --> 00:20:30,100 there's no March meeting scheduled 436 00:20:30,100 --> 00:20:31,734 so there's no report Planning Board. 437 00:20:31,734 --> 00:20:33,100 Do you have the Planning Board minutes in 438 00:20:33,100 --> 00:20:34,133 your packet for information only? 439 00:20:34,734 --> 00:20:36,433 Are there any questions that anybody has? 440 00:20:36,533 --> 00:20:38,367 And maybe the members of the board can 441 00:20:38,367 --> 00:20:39,634 answer those for us if there are any. 442 00:20:39,834 --> 00:20:41,533 Seeing none, we'll move on to the next item. 443 00:20:41,900 --> 00:20:43,100 Public safety committee. 444 00:20:45,634 --> 00:20:47,133 You have no action items, but there was a, 445 00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:48,700 a meeting of the public safety committee. Would you like 446 00:20:48,700 --> 00:20:49,700 - Me to speak to that? 447 00:20:49,700 --> 00:20:51,567 Sure. No. Yes. Sorry. 448 00:20:51,767 --> 00:20:54,367 I chaired the public safety committee last month. 449 00:20:54,500 --> 00:20:55,934 We have nothing new to offer. 450 00:20:56,066 --> 00:20:57,700 Our next committee meeting will be in two weeks. 451 00:20:58,367 --> 00:21:00,834 - Very good. Public works Is the, 452 00:21:00,834 --> 00:21:01,834 are there any any questions? 453 00:21:01,834 --> 00:21:04,100 Public safety? If none, we'll move on to the next item. 454 00:21:04,100 --> 00:21:05,233 Public works and buildings. 455 00:21:06,100 --> 00:21:08,033 - We have no - Action items. No action items. 456 00:21:08,033 --> 00:21:10,500 You have your reports in the file if there are any questions 457 00:21:10,500 --> 00:21:11,533 of that in the files. 458 00:21:13,133 --> 00:21:16,834 Okay. Unfinished business resolution authorizing acceptance 459 00:21:16,834 --> 00:21:18,834 of New Hampshire Office 460 00:21:18,867 --> 00:21:21,000 of Highway Safety Grant from the State of New Hampshire 461 00:21:21,133 --> 00:21:25,100 and the amount of $4,848 and 75 cents. 462 00:21:25,634 --> 00:21:27,066 This is one we approved previously, 463 00:21:27,066 --> 00:21:28,333 but it was, there was an error in it, 464 00:21:28,333 --> 00:21:29,467 so we have to reapprove it now. 465 00:21:29,467 --> 00:21:32,734 And Mr. Walker, you have a yes. Resolution. 466 00:21:32,734 --> 00:21:33,834 - Oh, the resolution. 467 00:21:33,900 --> 00:21:37,066 The City Council in a majority vote had previously accepted 468 00:21:37,066 --> 00:21:39,100 the terms of the highway safety grant agreement in the 469 00:21:39,100 --> 00:21:41,133 amount of $8,500. 470 00:21:41,834 --> 00:21:45,300 And now the City Council in a majority vote is accepting the 471 00:21:45,300 --> 00:21:48,266 amended grant terms for the speed equipment 472 00:21:49,066 --> 00:21:52,634 as presented in the grant agreement amendment noticed in the 473 00:21:52,634 --> 00:21:54,734 amount of $4,845 474 00:21:54,734 --> 00:21:58,867 and 75 cents for an adjusted total grant limitation 475 00:21:58,867 --> 00:22:02,100 of $13,345 and 75 cents. 476 00:22:03,567 --> 00:22:06,500 - Are there any questions? - Do you need a motion 477 00:22:06,634 --> 00:22:09,100 - To motion to prove I I'll make that motion. 478 00:22:09,133 --> 00:22:10,266 Motion. Second. Second. Second. 479 00:22:10,500 --> 00:22:11,934 Is there a, do we have a second as well? 480 00:22:12,834 --> 00:22:14,767 Any further discussion? None. 481 00:22:14,767 --> 00:22:16,066 All those in favor say aye. Aye. 482 00:22:16,133 --> 00:22:17,867 - Aye. - Opposed? Thank you. 483 00:22:18,166 --> 00:22:20,000 We don't have anything on the consent calendar. 484 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,133 We are looking to try 485 00:22:21,133 --> 00:22:23,000 to maybe getting some things on the consent calendar here 486 00:22:23,000 --> 00:22:25,000 so we can get things taken done a little quicker. 487 00:22:25,100 --> 00:22:27,000 'cause we do push a lot of things through pretty quick. 488 00:22:27,066 --> 00:22:30,000 And if there's no objection, particularly items that, 489 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,300 where there's no objection, we can utilize 490 00:22:31,300 --> 00:22:33,233 that more new business. 491 00:22:33,333 --> 00:22:34,834 We have a development agreement between the city 492 00:22:34,834 --> 00:22:35,867 of Rochester, New Hampshire, 493 00:22:35,867 --> 00:22:37,133 and Farmington associated properties. 494 00:22:37,266 --> 00:22:40,000 LLC Waterstone related to the North Ridge Ridge Project. 495 00:22:40,567 --> 00:22:42,934 This is going to be for discussion at this 496 00:22:42,934 --> 00:22:44,066 evening if there are any questions. 497 00:22:44,133 --> 00:22:46,000 And referral to the April 21st City Council 498 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,700 meeting for our workshop. 499 00:22:51,100 --> 00:22:53,333 Anything else on that? City Manager? That's it. 500 00:22:53,433 --> 00:22:54,867 - Presentation our question, honor. 501 00:22:55,667 --> 00:22:57,433 - Okay. Presentation will be at the workshop. 502 00:22:58,000 --> 00:23:00,467 - Okay, so presentation and discussion. 503 00:23:01,133 --> 00:23:02,634 Is it a a public hearing? 504 00:23:04,133 --> 00:23:06,133 - There'll be a Yeah, we'll have that. 505 00:23:06,100 --> 00:23:08,166 It'll be in our workshop so the public will be able 506 00:23:08,166 --> 00:23:09,333 to ask questions if there's, 507 00:23:09,333 --> 00:23:10,333 - Thank you. 508 00:23:10,500 --> 00:23:11,834 - Director Sullivan has more information. Oh, 509 00:23:11,834 --> 00:23:15,667 - At the, at the workshop meeting, Josh Levy will be here 510 00:23:15,734 --> 00:23:20,166 with an updated presentation on, on the Northridge project. 511 00:23:20,767 --> 00:23:23,133 And then the, the dev development agreement. 512 00:23:23,233 --> 00:23:24,867 We, we've worked several months on 513 00:23:25,500 --> 00:23:28,033 after we got the, the memorandum 514 00:23:28,100 --> 00:23:30,433 of understanding approved in, I think it was December 515 00:23:30,433 --> 00:23:33,700 of 2025 to start working on the development agreement. 516 00:23:34,033 --> 00:23:38,867 So I think the presentation will tie, tie better 517 00:23:38,934 --> 00:23:41,066 to, to, to the understanding of the overall agreement. 518 00:23:41,100 --> 00:23:42,233 But the agreement is just the umbrella 519 00:23:42,266 --> 00:23:44,333 of the things we are contemplating doing. 520 00:23:44,500 --> 00:23:48,066 Nothing is decided definitively what, what will happen and, 521 00:23:48,734 --> 00:23:51,000 and, and what will be built and when it will be built. 522 00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:52,467 All those site plan stuff 523 00:23:52,467 --> 00:23:53,700 and all that, all those other things. 524 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:56,467 - Thank you. And it's, it's not a public hearing, correct? 525 00:23:56,533 --> 00:23:58,100 It's a presentation and there's public 526 00:23:58,100 --> 00:23:59,834 input at that meeting as well? Yeah. Correct. 527 00:24:00,100 --> 00:24:02,367 - Yeah. And okay, so the, 528 00:24:02,367 --> 00:24:05,033 there's no further questions or anything on that? 529 00:24:05,100 --> 00:24:07,767 We'll, it'll be referred to the workshop. Next item. 530 00:24:07,867 --> 00:24:10,533 We have 20.2 resolution accepting donations 531 00:24:10,667 --> 00:24:12,734 to the recreation department for 532 00:24:12,900 --> 00:24:16,100 of two communication boards valued at approximately $6,000. 533 00:24:16,100 --> 00:24:18,033 This would be first reading any consideration for adoption. 534 00:24:18,066 --> 00:24:20,834 It's usually small things. Second, moved and seconded. 535 00:24:21,266 --> 00:24:26,066 Are there any, any questions or comments? Hearing none. 536 00:24:26,133 --> 00:24:28,467 All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed? 537 00:24:30,100 --> 00:24:34,133 Resolution granting community revitalization tax relief 538 00:24:34,133 --> 00:24:37,033 to the property located at 16 Bridge Street under the 539 00:24:37,033 --> 00:24:39,333 provisions of RSA 79 E in connection 540 00:24:39,333 --> 00:24:41,100 with the proposed rehabilitation project. 541 00:24:41,367 --> 00:24:42,533 We have first reading this evening 542 00:24:42,700 --> 00:24:45,533 and we refer to a public hearing held on the 543 00:24:46,066 --> 00:24:47,367 21st at the workshop. 544 00:24:47,500 --> 00:24:49,500 So it'll be a public hearing on that at that, that evening. 545 00:24:51,033 --> 00:24:54,100 Are there any comments or anything from Mr. Sullivan? 546 00:24:54,100 --> 00:24:56,033 Is there anything you need to say on this? Nope. Nope. 547 00:24:57,000 --> 00:24:59,033 Any questions or comments? Hearing none. 548 00:24:59,066 --> 00:25:00,934 It's been referred, it's referred to the public 549 00:25:00,934 --> 00:25:04,767 for a public hearing on the 21st resolution, 550 00:25:04,767 --> 00:25:06,367 terminating a community development 551 00:25:07,000 --> 00:25:09,233 revitalization tax relief covenant 552 00:25:09,567 --> 00:25:13,033 for the property located at 1 35 North Main Street under the 553 00:25:13,033 --> 00:25:15,700 provisions of RSA 79 E nine. 554 00:25:16,066 --> 00:25:18,333 This is first reading and referred to a public hearing 555 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:20,233 on the 21st as well. 556 00:25:21,700 --> 00:25:24,033 Are there any comments or questions about this? 557 00:25:26,934 --> 00:25:29,767 Okay, seeing none referred for public hearing on the 21st. 558 00:25:30,100 --> 00:25:31,033 Does anyone have another 559 00:25:36,100 --> 00:25:37,100 Seeing nothing for others? 560 00:25:37,233 --> 00:25:38,500 Are there any announcements this evening? 561 00:25:40,567 --> 00:25:42,467 Hey, this is gonna be a quick one tonight. Okay. 562 00:25:43,100 --> 00:25:45,133 Now the first thing we have to do is we're going 563 00:25:45,233 --> 00:25:46,667 to two meetings tonight. 564 00:25:46,667 --> 00:25:48,000 We're gonna do these separately so 565 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,834 that we can get the camera person outta here this evening. 566 00:25:51,033 --> 00:25:52,834 We have a non-public session on land. 567 00:25:53,133 --> 00:25:55,266 What we'll do right now is we will Adjourn 568 00:25:55,266 --> 00:25:56,934 to the city manager's office 569 00:25:56,934 --> 00:25:58,266 where we'll have a non-public session 570 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:01,066 and we will come back here, Adjourn the meeting, 571 00:26:01,100 --> 00:26:03,367 and then we will go into our non meeting dealing 572 00:26:03,367 --> 00:26:07,367 with labor negotiations with the schools. Yes. Comment. 573 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:11,100 - Okay. You've kind 574 00:26:11,100 --> 00:26:13,333 of flipped this on me, so bear with me. 575 00:26:15,500 --> 00:26:18,133 Before we vote, I want to address both the scope 576 00:26:18,533 --> 00:26:22,100 of this motion and how it's presented on the agenda. 577 00:26:22,734 --> 00:26:25,500 The agenda groups two separate matters under a single 578 00:26:26,133 --> 00:26:31,133 non-public entry labeled land pursuant to RSA 91 A three. 579 00:26:31,066 --> 00:26:32,333 Roman numeral 2D. 580 00:26:32,700 --> 00:26:35,233 From a transparency standpoint, I don't believe 581 00:26:35,467 --> 00:26:37,233 that provides sufficient clarity. 582 00:26:38,033 --> 00:26:40,700 A member of the public should be able to look at an agenda 583 00:26:40,834 --> 00:26:42,667 and reasonably understand A, 584 00:26:43,100 --> 00:26:45,033 what general subject is being discussed, 585 00:26:45,100 --> 00:26:48,100 and B, why it qualifies for non-public session. 586 00:26:48,834 --> 00:26:53,066 When multiple unrelated items are grouped under a single 587 00:26:53,100 --> 00:26:55,467 label, it makes it difficult. 588 00:26:56,233 --> 00:26:58,000 In addition, the materials 589 00:26:58,033 --> 00:27:00,867 provided to council reference not only potential land 590 00:27:01,100 --> 00:27:04,033 related discussions, but also development proposals 591 00:27:04,033 --> 00:27:05,634 and financial considerations. 592 00:27:05,934 --> 00:27:08,000 Those are not purely land transactions. 593 00:27:08,300 --> 00:27:13,000 They involve broader policy and the use of public funds. 594 00:27:13,300 --> 00:27:15,100 I support having these discussions. 595 00:27:15,266 --> 00:27:18,000 I do not support entering non-public under a single 596 00:27:18,033 --> 00:27:21,834 exemption that does not clearly apply to each item 597 00:27:21,934 --> 00:27:25,033 or presenting it in a way that limits public understanding. 598 00:27:25,333 --> 00:27:28,133 For those reasons, I am not comfortable supporting the 599 00:27:28,133 --> 00:27:30,100 motion and I will be voting No. 600 00:27:30,100 --> 00:27:31,867 Thank you for your time and consideration. 601 00:27:34,033 --> 00:27:35,233 - I'm, I'm, I'm not sure 602 00:27:35,300 --> 00:27:37,333 what you're talking about having multiple things. 603 00:27:37,433 --> 00:27:40,066 We're only talking about one land purchase. It's 604 00:27:40,066 --> 00:27:41,133 - The way it's on the agenda. 605 00:27:41,634 --> 00:27:42,734 I made my statement. I 606 00:27:42,734 --> 00:27:43,266 - Understand. Understand. I'm 607 00:27:43,266 --> 00:27:44,834 - Not gonna get into a debate with you, ma. Understand. 608 00:27:44,834 --> 00:27:47,133 - These are two separate items. The nego labor negotiations 609 00:27:47,166 --> 00:27:48,567 are separate and that's why we're 610 00:27:48,567 --> 00:27:49,700 going out and we're coming back. 611 00:27:50,467 --> 00:27:51,867 And we're then we're gonna go into 612 00:27:51,867 --> 00:27:52,934 the second part of the meeting. 613 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:54,300 So there are two separate meetings 614 00:27:54,300 --> 00:27:55,467 here that we have on the agenda. 615 00:27:55,834 --> 00:27:57,033 So they're not one. So, 616 00:27:57,033 --> 00:27:59,100 and we're only talking about one land issue 617 00:27:59,100 --> 00:28:00,333 tonight. So that's, 618 00:28:00,533 --> 00:28:03,467 - It's listed as number 23 and two things. Yep. 619 00:28:03,634 --> 00:28:05,467 - 23 1 and 23. Two. 620 00:28:05,567 --> 00:28:09,133 So they, so motion to, 621 00:28:09,233 --> 00:28:10,934 we have to vote to go into nonpublic. I believe 622 00:28:10,934 --> 00:28:11,934 - You do have to do a roll - Call. 623 00:28:11,934 --> 00:28:12,867 Vote Yeah. We have to take a roll call. 624 00:28:12,867 --> 00:28:14,033 Vote to go into the non-public. 625 00:28:14,033 --> 00:28:15,100 Could you please call the roll 626 00:28:15,100 --> 00:28:16,634 for you gotta make the motion first? 627 00:28:16,667 --> 00:28:19,000 Yeah. Do we have a motion to go into non motion 628 00:28:19,000 --> 00:28:20,467 - To go into non-public session? 629 00:28:21,133 --> 00:28:24,934 Land on RSA 91. A three 2D, 630 00:28:25,734 --> 00:28:26,734 - Second. 631 00:28:29,066 --> 00:28:33,000 - Councilor Richardson? Yes. Councilor Walker? Yes. 632 00:28:33,567 --> 00:28:37,834 Councilor Genti? Yes. Councilor Sullivan? Yes. Okay. 633 00:28:37,834 --> 00:28:41,000 Councilor Horn? Yes. Councilor Fontneau. Yes. 634 00:28:41,367 --> 00:28:44,533 Councilor Hammond? Yes. Councilor La Rochelle? Yes. 635 00:28:44,834 --> 00:28:48,000 Councilor Credo. Yes. Councilor Fitzpatrick. Yes. 636 00:28:48,066 --> 00:28:52,533 Councilor Rice now. Councilor Thompson. Yes. Mayor Grassy. 637 00:28:52,567 --> 00:28:53,767 Yes. 12 to one 638 00:30:08,634 --> 00:30:09,634 - Camera. 639 00:30:09,634 --> 00:30:12,500 Come back on motorcycle bin here, bring the meeting 640 00:30:12,500 --> 00:30:14,066 of the City Council back to Otter. 641 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:17,133 And we'll entertain a motion to seal the minutes 642 00:30:17,033 --> 00:30:18,133 of the non-public session 643 00:30:18,133 --> 00:30:20,533 because disclosure would render the proposed actions. 644 00:30:20,867 --> 00:30:23,533 Ineffective. Do we have that motion? So moved. Second. 645 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:27,066 Moved and seconded. Do we 646 00:30:27,066 --> 00:30:28,133 have to take a roll call on this one? 647 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,333 Yes you do. I have a roll call. 648 00:30:30,100 --> 00:30:33,667 - Councilor Fitzpatrick? Yes. Councilor Horne? Yes. 649 00:30:33,734 --> 00:30:36,300 Councilor Credo? Yes. Councilor Thompson. 650 00:30:38,100 --> 00:30:39,533 - She's out getting something to drink. 651 00:30:40,266 --> 00:30:44,033 - Sorry. Councilor Laish. Oh, - It's, go ahead. 652 00:30:44,033 --> 00:30:47,300 - And Councilor Elle? Yes. Councilor Hamann. Yes. 653 00:30:47,367 --> 00:30:50,767 Councilor Fontneau. Yes. Councilor Rice? No. 654 00:30:51,266 --> 00:30:52,500 Councilor Ti 655 00:30:53,066 --> 00:30:54,066 - No. 656 00:30:54,066 --> 00:30:55,000 She's here. Yes, I'm right here. 657 00:30:55,000 --> 00:30:57,333 What is my Yes, I ceiling. Seal the Minutes. 658 00:30:57,333 --> 00:31:01,367 - Minutes. Councilor Walker? Yes. 659 00:31:01,700 --> 00:31:04,667 Councilor Richardson. Yes. Councilor Thompson. 660 00:31:05,533 --> 00:31:07,767 - I actually pulled that - One in. Mayor Grassy. Yes. 661 00:31:07,867 --> 00:31:10,333 - Thank you. At this time I'll 662 00:31:10,333 --> 00:31:11,567 entertain a motion to Adjourn. 663 00:31:12,233 --> 00:31:15,266 So move second. All those in favor? Aye. 664 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:18,100 All it be written. So be.