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Board of Aldermen 05-10-2022 Page 3

Conservation Commission

Richard Widhu (new alternate appointment) Term to Expire: May 1, 2025
23 Syracuse Road
Nashua, NH 03064

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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There being no objection, President Wilshire declared the report of the April 6, 2022 Finance Committee be
accepted and placed on file.

CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-22-020
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Ernest A. Jette
Alderman John Sullivan
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Derek Thibeault
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE
AMOUNT OF THIRTY-SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($37,500,000) TO
FUND THE SECOND FIVE YEAR PHASE OF A TEN YEAR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN SULLIVAN FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-020, BY ROLL CALL PURSUANT
TO CHARTER SECTIONS 49 AND 56-B

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

Resolution R-22-020 declared duly adopted.

R-22-021
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.

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Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons

Alderman Alex Comeau

Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman Derek Thibeault

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
CHANGING THE PURPOSE OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND AND THIRTY
DOLLARS ($152,030) OF UNEXPENDED BOND PROCEEDS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
PUMPER TRUCK AND AERIAL LADDER TRUCK PURCHASES TO INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-021, BY ROLL CALL PURSUANT TO
CHARTER SECTIONS 49 AND 56-B

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

Resolution R-22-021 declared duly adopted.

R-22-023
Endorsers: Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE NASHUA ARTS AND CULTURAL PLAN
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN KLEE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-023, 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

Resolution R-22-023 declared duly adopted.

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R-22-024
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman John Sullivan
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman Tyler Gouveia
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

NASHUA BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND THE NASHUA POLICE PATROLMAN’S

ASSOCIATION FROM JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026

Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN DOWD FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-024, 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

Resolution R-22-024 declared duly adopted.

R-22-025, Amended
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AND EXPEND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023

President Wilshire to re-refer Resolution R-22-025 to Human Affairs Committee as we have not received
funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

R-22-026
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

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Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons
AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPER AGREEMENTS FOR BRONSTEIN
REDEVELOPMENT
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERWOMAN KELLY FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-026, 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
Resolution R-22-026 declared duly adopted.

R-22-028
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman John Sullivan
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NASHUA TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE CITY OF MANCHESTER REGARDING A WELFARE SOFTWARE APPLICATION
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN GOUVEIA FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-028, 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

Resolution R-22-028 declared duly adopted.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES - None

NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-22-029
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Derek Thibeault
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
Given its first reading; Assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS and
SCHEDULE A SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:00 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 23,
2022, by President Wilshire

R-22-030
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman Tyler Gouveia
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE TRANSFER OF $25,000 FROM DEPARTMENT 194 “CONTINGENCY”, ACCOUNT
70100 “GENERAL CONTINGENCY” TO DEPARTMENT 109 “CIVIC & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES”,
ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION 56 “OUTSIDE AGENCIES” FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
FUNDING TO THE NASHUA ASSOCIATION FOR THE ELDERLY

Given its first reading; Assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President Wilshire

R-22-031
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman John Sullivan
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NASHUA TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE SOUHEGAN
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE, NASHUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, RIVIER
UNIVERSITY, TOWN OF HUDSON AND TOWN OF MERRIMACK FOR TRANSIT SERVICES
Given its first reading; Assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President Wilshire

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R-22-032
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman John Sullivan
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
NASHUA BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE NASHUA TEACHERS’ UNION, LOCAL 1044, AFT, AFL-
CIO, UNIT D, FOOD SERVICE WORKERS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024
Given its first reading; Assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President Wilshire

R-22-033
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $283,031 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTO COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT ACTIVITY
“COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (COAG) FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE”
Given its first reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN LOPEZ TO SUSPEND THE RULES FOR A SECOND READING OF R-22-033, BY
ROLL CALL

MOTION BY ALDERMAN COMEAU TO MOVE THE QUESTION
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

MOTION BY ALDERMAN LOPEZ TO SUSPEND THE RULES FOR A SECOND READING OF R-22-033, 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

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Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED

R-22-033
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $283,031 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTO COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT ACTIVITY
“COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (COAG) FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE”

Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN LOPEZ FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-033, 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
Resolution R-22-033 declared duly adopted.

R-22-034
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $60,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTO COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT ACTIVITY
“COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION ACTIVITIES”
Given its first reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN KLEE TO SUSPEND THE RULES FOR A SECOND READING OF R-22-034, BY
ROLL CALL

A viva voce roll call was taken, which resulted as follows:

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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:

MOTION CARRIED

R-22-034
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $60,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTO COMMUNITY HEALTH GRANT ACTIVITY
“COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION ACTIVITIES”
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN KLEE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-22-034, 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
Resolution R-22-034 declared duly adopted.

There being no objection, President Wilshire suspended the rules to allow for the introduction of
Resolution R-22-035 that was received after the agenda was prepared.

R-22-035
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman John Sullivan
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

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RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
NASHUA GENERAL, ENTERPRISE, SPECIAL REVENUE AND GRANT FUNDS
Given its first reading; Assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE and SCHEDULED A SPECIAL
BOARD OF ALDERMEN PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:00 PM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022 AT NASHUA HIGH
SCHOOL NORTH AUDITORIUM, by President Wilshire

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-22-015
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Tyler Gouveia
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman Derek Thibeault
ESTABLISHING A GREELEY PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Given its first reading; Assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President
Wilshire

O-22-016
Endorsers: Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderman Thomas Lopez
CLARIFYING ANIMAL PROHIBITIONS IN PARKS
Given its first reading; Assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President
Wilshire

O-22-017
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne, Jr.
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
ESTABLISHING A HOUSING TRUST FUND COMMITTEE
Given its first reading; Assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President
Wilshire

PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Committee announcements:

POSSIBLE NON-PUBLIC SESSION - None

ADJOURNMENT

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

A viva voce roll call was taken, which resulted as follows:

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Yea: Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Sullivan, Alderman Klee, Alderman Moran,

Alderman Jette, Alderman Clemons, Alderwoman Kelly, Alderman Comeau,

Alderman Dowd, Alderman Gouveia, Alderman Cathey, Alderman Thibeault,

Alderman Wilshire 13
Nay: {
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was declared adjourned at 9:32 p.m.

Attest: Susan K. Lovering, City Clerk