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A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Monday, May 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the
aldermanic chamber as well as via Zoom teleconference.

President Lori Wilshire presided; Deputy City Clerk Allison Waite recorded.

Prayer was offered by Deputy City Clerk Allison Waite; Alderman Thomas Lopez led in the Pledge to the
Flag.

To join by Zoom — please refer to the agenda or the website for the meeting link and teleohone number.

Let’s start the meeting by taking a roll call attendance. When each member states their presence, please
indicate if participating via Zoom state why you are not meeting in person and whether there is anyone in the
room with you during this meeting which is required under the Right-To-Know Law.

Deputy City Clerk Waite called the roll and asked them to state the reason he or she could not attend,
confirmed that they could hear the proceedings, and stated who was present with him or her.

The roll call was taken with 9 members of the Board of Aldermen present: Alderman Sullivan, Alderman
Klee, Alderman Lopez (arrived at 7:04), Alderman Jette, Alderman Clemons, Alderwoman Kelly, Alderman
Comeau, Alderman Dowd, Alderman Cathey, Alderman Wilshire.

Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Moran, Alderman Gouveia, Alderman Thibeault, and Alderwoman Timmons
were recorded absent.

President Wilshire to turn the meeting over to Chairman of Budget Review Committee Richard A. Dowd.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

R-22-027
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE
AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,700,000) FOR THE
REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

TESTIMONY IN FAVOR - None

TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION - None

TESTIMONY IN FAVOR - None

TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION - None

Chairman Dowd closed the public hearing on Resolution R-22-027 at 7:28 p.m.

Chairman Dowd opened the public hearing on Resolution R-22-029 at 7:28 p.m.

R-22-029
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO BORROW AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SIX MILLION NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,900,000) THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS AND/OR A LOAN THROUGH THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT DRY WELL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

TESTIMONY IN FAVOR - None

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TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION - None

TESTIMONY IN FAVOR - None

TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION - None

Chairman Dowd closed the public hearing on Resolution R-22-029 at 7:32 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN THAT THE MAY 23, 2022, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED
MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Attest: Allison Waite, Deputy City Clerk

SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN
MAY 23, 2022

7:00 PM Aldermanic Chamber and via Zoom

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PRESIDENT LORI WILSHIRE CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER

PRAYER OFFERED BY DEPUTY CLERK ALLISON WAITE
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN THOMAS LOPEZ
ROLL CALL

PUBLIC HEARINGS

R-22-027
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE
AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,700,000) FOR THE
REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Testimony in Favor

Testimony in Opposition

Testimony in Favor

Testimony in Opposition

R-22-029
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO BORROW AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SIX MILLION NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,900,000) THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS AND/OR A LOAN THROUGH THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT DRY WELL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Testimony in Favor

Testimony in Opposition

Testimony in Favor

Testimony in Opposition

ADJOURNMENT

R-22-027

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS
NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,700,000) FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE OF
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

CITY OF NASHUA

in the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Two

RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua that the Mayor of the City
of Nashua and the City Treasurer of the City of Nashua are hereby authorized to issue and sell
general obligation bonds of the City in an aggregate principal not to exceed three million seven
hundred thousand dollars ($3,700,000). The proceeds of said bonds shall be used to upgrade and
replace radio communications equipment, and the useful life of the equipment is 7 years.

Pursuant to Nashua City Charter §54-a, this resolution requires a “duly advertised public
hearing.” Also see N.H. RSA 33:9, which requires a 2/3 vote for passage of this resolution.

The bonds shall be general obligations of the City of Nashua, payable as to principal and
interest from ad valorem taxes, which will be levied without limitation as to rate or amount on all
taxable property within the territorial limits of the City of Nashua.

The bonds shall bear the manual and facsimile signature of the City Treasurer and the
Mayor. In accordance with Chapter 91 of the New Hampshire Acts of 2005, bonds issued
pursuant to this resolution shall not require an authenticating certificate of a bank or trust
company doing business in the State of New Hampshire or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
or the Commissioner of Revenue Administration.

The bonds are to be issued in fully-registered form by means of a book-entry system or
otherwise and shall have such terms and conditions and be in such form, subject to the provisions
of this resolution and applicable law, as shall be determined by the Mayor and the City
Treasurer.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Mayor is authorized to enter into the required
contracts therefor as well as any amendments to be made thereto or any other documentation
necessary for the receipt of said funds.

LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2022

RESOLUTION: R-22-027

PURPOSE: Authorizing the Mayor and City Treasurer to issue bonds not
to exceed the amount of three million seven hundred thousand
dollars ($3,700,000) for the replacement and upgrade of radio
communications equipment

SPONSOR(S): Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.

COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENT: Budget Review Committee
FISCAL NOTE: The bond would be sold in FY 23 for a seven year term. It is

estimated the interest rate will be approximately 3.5% and the
total cost of the bond over the seven years will be $4,218.000
including interest. The average annual payment will be
approximately $602,571 beginning in FY 24.

ANALYSIS

This resolution authorizes the City to issue and sell general obligation bonds up to $3,700,000
for the replacement and upgrade of radio communications equipment. This project is in the
FY2022 Capital Improvements Program,

As this legislation is an authorization to borrow money, this resolution requires a “duly
advertised public hearing” pursuant to Nashua City Charter §$54-a. NH RSA 33:9 requires a 2/3
vote of all the members for the issuance of bonds. This resolution is also a specific non-budget,
supplementary appropriation, permitted by Charter Sec. 53. Requirements for that are notice and
a public hearing. A two-thirds vote is required under Charter Sec. 56-b for an item or amount
not in the mayor’s budget. A roll call is required under Charter Sec. 49.

Approved as to account Financial Services Division
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amount: By:

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Approved as to form: Office.éf Corporation Counsel

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R-22-029

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO BORROW AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($6,900,000) THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND/OR A LOAN THROUGH
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATE
REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DRY
WELL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

CITY OF NASHUA

In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Two

RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua that the Mayor of the City
of Nashua and the City Treasurer of the City of Nashua are hereby authorized to borrow up to
Six Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,900,000) through the issuance of bonds of the
City under the Municipal Finance Act and/or a low interest loan program offered through the
State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, identified as the State
Revolving Loan Fund. The proceeds of said bonds or loans shall be used to fund the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Dry Well Valve Replacement Project. The useful life of the project shall be 20
years.

[fa bond is issued:

While the bonds shall be general obligations of the City of Nashua, payable as to
principal and interest from ad valorem taxes, which will be levied without limitation as to rate or
amount on all taxable property within the territorial limits of the City of Nashua, it is the intent
of the City that the principal and interest on any such bonds shall be paid for by revenues
received by the Wastewater Enterprise Fund.

The bonds shall bear the manual and facsimile signature of the City Treasurer and the
Mayor. In accordance with Chapter 91 of the New Hampshire Acts of 2005, bonds issued
pursuant to this resolution shall not require an authenticating certificate of a bank or trust
company doing business in the State of New Hampshire or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
or the Commissioner of Revenue Administration.

The bonds are to be issued in fully-registered form by means of a book-entry system or
otherwise and shall have such terms and conditions and be in such form, subject to the provisions
of this resolution and applicable law, as shall be determined by the Mayor and the City
Treasurer.

RESOLUTION R-22-029

Ifa loan is obtained:

The Mayor of the City of Nashua is hereby authorized on behalf the City of Nashua to
file an application for a loan to be made in accordance with New Hampshire Code of
Administrative Rules Chapter Env-Wq 500. If such loan is made the City of Nashua agrees to
repay the loan as stipulated in the loan agreement.

The Treasurer for the City of Nashua is hereby designated as authorized representative of
the City of Nashua for the purpose of furnishing such information, data and documents
pertaining to the City of Nashua for the loan as may be required, and otherwise to act as the
authorized representative of the City of Nashua in connection with this application and take such
other actions as may be necessary to enable the City of Nashua to qualify for the loan.

RESOLVED FURTHER that the Mayor is authorized to enter into the required contracts
therefore as well as any amendments to be made thereto or any other documentation necessary
for the receipt of said funds.

LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2022

RESOLUTION: R-22-029
PURPOSE: Authorizing the Mayor and City Treasurer to borrow an

amount not to exceed Six Million Nine Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($6,900,000) through the issuance of bonds and/or a
loan through the New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services State Revolving Loan Fund for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Dry Well Valve Replacement

Project
ENDORSERS: Mayor Jim Donchess
COMMITTEE Budget Review Committee
ASSIGNMENT: Board of Public Works
FISCAL NOTE: In order to take advantage of the lowest interest rate possible, the

Treasurer will determine the financing vehicle subsequent to the
need for the funds. The bond would be sold in FY23 or FY24 for a
maximum of 20 years. It is estimated that the interest rate will be
approximately 4.0% and the total cost of the bond over the 20
years will be $9,798,000 including interest. The approximate
yearly cost would be $489,900.

ANALYSIS

This resolution authorizes the Mayor and the City Treasurer of the City of Nashua to either issue
and sell general obligation bonds of the City or borrow from the State of New Hampshire
Revolving Loan Fund an amount not to exceed $6,900,000. The proceeds of these bonds or
loans shall be used for the wastewater treatment plant dry well valve replacement project. This
project is in the FY2021 Capital Improvements Program. This legislation should be referred to
the Board of Public Works.

As this legislation is an authorization to borrow money, this resolution requires a “duly
advertised public hearing” pursuant to Nashua City Charter §54-a. NH RSA 33:9 requires a 2/3
vote of all the members for the issuance of bonds. This resolution is also a specific non-budget,
supplementary appropriation, permitted by Charter Sec. 53. Requirements for that are notice and
a public hearing. A two-thirds vote is required under Charter Sec. 56-b for an item or amount
not in the mayor’s budget. A roll call is required under Charter Sec. 49.

Approved as to account structure, Financial Services Division

numbers and amount:
By: _/s/John L. Griffin

Approved as to form: Office of Corporation Counsel

By: Wp Ban Chr Me
Date: oN pup PoAand

A Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Aldermanic Chamber
and via Zoom teleconference which meeting link can be found on the agenda and on the City’s website calendar.

President Lori Wilshire presided; City Clerk Susan Lovering recorded.
Prayer was offered by City Clerk Susan Lovering; Alderman Patricia Klee led in the Pledge to the Flag.
Let’s start the meeting by taking a roll call attendance. If you are participating via Zoom, please state your presence,

reason for not attending the meeting in person, and whether there is anyone in the room with you during this meeting,
which is required under the Right-To-Know Law.

The roll call was taken with 10 members physically present and 2 members via Zoom of the Board of Aldermen
present: Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Sullivan, Alderman Klee, Alderman Moran, Alderman Lopez, Alderman Jette,
Alderman Clemons, Alderwoman Kelly, Alderman Comeau (arrived at 7:27 p.m.), Alderman Dowd, Alderman
Gouveia, Alderman Cathey (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Alderman Thibeault, Alderman Wilshire.

Alderwoman Timmons was recorded absent.

PRESENTATION

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President Wilshire recognized Mayor Donchess.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN THAT THE MAY 10, 2022, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED, BY ROLL CALL

A viva voce roll call was taken which resulted as follows:
Yea: Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Sullivan, Alderman Klee, Alderman Moran,

Alderman Lopez, Alderman Jette, Alderman Clemons, Alderwoman Kelly,

Alderman Comeau, Alderman Dowd, Alderman Gouveia, Alderman Cathey,

Alderman Thibeault, Alderman Wilshire 14
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Attest: Susan Lovering, City Clerk

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There being no objection, President Wilshire accepted the communications and placed them on file.

PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE ACTED UPON THIS EVENING

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING FINAL APPROVAL

From: Steve Bolton, Corporation Counsel
Re: Confidential Attorney/Client Communication

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR DONCHESS TO EXECUTE THE
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES THEREIN CONTAINED, BY ROLL CALL

A viva voce roll call was taken which resulted as follows:
Yea: Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Sullivan, Alderman Klee, Alderman Moran,

Alderman Lopez, Alderman Jette, Alderman Clemons, Alderwoman Kelly,

Alderman Comeau, Alderman Dowd, Alderman Gouveia, Alderman Cathey,

Alderman Thibeault, Alderman Wilshire 14
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Award of Multi-Year Contract in Excess of $1 million — Biosolids Management

MOTION BY ALDERMAN COMEAU TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND APPROVE THE THREE YEAR
CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,940,000 WITH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC., OF
HOLDERNESS, NH, FOR MANAGEMENT OF BIOSOLIDS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY. FUNDING WILL BE THROUGH DEPARTMENT: 169 WASTEWATER; FUND: WASTEWATER;
ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION: 54 PROPERTY SERVICES, BY ROLL CALL

A viva voce roll call was taken, which resulted as follows:
Yea: Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Sullivan, Alderman Klee, Alderman Moran,

Alderman Lopez, Alderman Jette, Alderman Clemons, Alderwoman Kelly,

Alderman Comeau, Alderman Dowd, Alderman Gouveia, Alderman Cathey,

Alderman Thibeault, Alderman Wilshire 14
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
PETITIONS - None

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

Appointments by the Mayor

Board of Registrars

William Grady (new appointment) Term to Expire: May 1, 2025
14 Tinker Road
Nashua, NH 03064