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AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN NOVEMBER 9, 2021

7:30 PM Aldermanic Chamber and by Zoom

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1. PRESIDENT LORI WILSHIRE CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER

PRAYER OFFERED BY CITY CLERK SUSAN K. LOVERING
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN JUNE M. CARON
ROLL CALL

REMARKS BY THE MAYOR

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

RECOGNITIONS

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READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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9. COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING ONLY PROCEDURAL ACTIONS AND WRITTEN REPORTS
FROM LIAISONS

From: Karen A. Smith, Business Manager
Re: R-21-185 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program

9(a). PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE ACTED UPON THIS EVENING
9(b). COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING FINAL APPROVAL
From: David Andrews, lead mapper, MH Map-a-Thon Citizen Mapping Project
Brian Beihl, Deputy Director, organizer, Map-a-Thon Coalition

Re: Proposed Nashua Ward Lines to Allow for Two NH Senate Districts

From: Mayor Donchess
Re: Temporary Police on Leave due to Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

From: Susan K. Lovering, City Clerk

Re: Canvas of Returns on November 2, 2021 Municipal General Election Request for Recount of Votes Cast for
Ward 1 Alderman Race

PETITIONS

Petition for Street Acceptance — Minta Way
Petition for Street Acceptance — Shore Drive

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

Appointment by the Board of Aldermen
Appointments by the Mayor

10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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11. CONFIRMATION OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

Capital Improvements Committee

Robert Canaway (reappointment) Term to Expire: August 1, 2022
7 MacDonald Drive
Nashua, NH 03062

Conservation Commission

Megan Cook (new appointment) Term to Expire: September 31, 2024
24 Harris Road

Nashua, NH 03062

Cultural Connections Committee

Elizabeth Berry (new appointment) Term to Expire: September 30, 2024
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063

Josefina Perez (new appointment) Term to Expire: September 30, 2024
136 West Pearl Street #7
Nashua, NH 03060

Eliane Cunha-Urgiles (new appointment) Term to Expire: September 30, 2024

23 Timberline Drive
Nashua, NH 03062

Hunt Legacy Trustees

Harriet Young (new appointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2023
29 Musket Drive

Nashua, NH 03062

lra F. Harris Lecture Trustees

Marjorie Bollinger Hogan (new appointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2023
67 Cannongate Road
Nashua, NH 03063

Liz Racioppi (new appointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2023
15 Middle Dunstable Road

Nashua, NH 03062

Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee

Stacey Vignault (reappointment) Term to Expire: January 31, 2024

6 New Hampshire Avenue

Nashua, NH 03064

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-21-166
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Skip Cleaver
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE APPROVAL OF AN UPDATED NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL AID SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE
EXISTING SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION WHERE EAST HOLLIS STREET AND CANAL STREET MEET BRIDGE
STREET
e Committee on Infrastructure — with recommendation for final passage
e Board of Public Works with positive recommendation
e Human Affairs Committee — with anticipated recommendation for final passage

R-21-167
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Skip Cleaver
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $16,138,777 FROM THE CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL
RECOVERY FUNDS “SLFRF” PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT “ARPA” TO
COVER ELIGIBLE EXPENSES AND/OR REVENUE REPLACEMENT IN RESPONDING TO COVID-19 IMPACTS
e Human Affairs Committee — with anticipated recommendation for final passage

R-21-174
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman Skip Cleaver
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $25,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF
SAFETY, STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM INTO FIRE GRANT ACTIVITY “2020 HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM”
e Human Affairs Committee — with anticipated recommendation for final passage

R-21-175
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman Skip Cleaver

Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $300,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF
SAFETY INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2022 OPIOID ABUSE REDUCTION INITIATIVE (OARI) GRANT”
e Human Affairs Committee — with anticipated recommendation for final passage

R-21-176
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman Skip Cleaver
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $128,781.82 FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
INTO FIRE GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT” AND AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF MATCHING FUNDS
e Human Affairs Committee — with anticipated recommendation for final passage

R-21-181
Endorsers: Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Thomas Lopez
AUTHORIZING PENNICHUCK CORPORATION AND PENNICHUCK EAST UTILITY, INC. TO ENTER INTO A LOAN
WITH COBANK, ACB
e Pennichuck Water Special Committee with recommendation for final passage

R-21-143
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Jan Schmidt
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER RELATIVE TO THE MANNER OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE
NASHUA BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
e Tabled at Board of Aldermen August 10, 2021 meeting

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-21-071
Endorsers: Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Thomas Lopez
REMOVING THE FINE LIMITATION ON ANIMAL ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS RELATING TO DOGS
e Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee with recommendation for final passage

O-21-072
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Skip Cleaver
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza

Alderman Elizabeth Lu
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Jan Schmidt
AUTHORIZING FREE HOLIDAY PARKING AT METERS IN ZONE III WHICH INCLUDES THE ELM STREET AND
HIGH STREET PARKING GARAGES FROM DECEMBER 6, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2022
e Committee on Infrastructure and Planning and Economic Development with recommendation for final passage

NEW BUSINESS —- RESOLUTIONS

R-21-182
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANITE BENCH DONATED TO THE CITY BY THE MEMORIAL FUND
FOR SYLVIA GALE

R-21-183
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $58,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “2022 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) GRANT PROGRAM”
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF MATCHING FUNDS

R-21-184
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $34,600 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INTO
POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “2021 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (MULTI-JURISDIC TIONAL)”

R-21-185
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $18,795 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “2022 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
(CESF) PROGRAM”

R-21-186
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE RESCINDING OF AUTHORIZED UNISSUED DEBT

R-21-187
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
CHANGING THE PURPOSE OF UP TO $440,225 OF UNEXPENDED BOND PROCEEDS FROM THE LED STREET
LIGHT PROJECT TO INFRASTRUCURE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DESIGN,
REPAIR, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS

R-21-188
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME STIPEND TO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RETIREMENT SYSTEM RETIREES AS
REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

R-21-189
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE
MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS ($1,859,440) FOR
VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
FOUR HILLS LANDFILL AND THE PURCHASE OF A REFUSE TRUCK AND WHEELED LOADER

R-21-190
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $3,650,000 OF FY2021 UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
INTO THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT

R-21-191
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
CHANGING THE PURPOSE OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) OF UNEXPENDED BOND PROCEEDS FROM
THE BROAD STREET PARKWAY PROJECT TO THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE FACILITY PROJECT

R-21-192
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF
THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000) FOR ADDITIONAL COST FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
DIVISON OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE FACILITY

R-21-193
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO
EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($21,000,000) TO FUND ARCHITECTURAL,
ENGINEERING, SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER RELATED WORK FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A RIVERWALK ADJACENT TO THE NASHUA RIVER NEAR MAIN STREET

R-21-194
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $30,000 FROM NASHUA ROTARY WEST INTO PUBLIC WORKS GRANT
ACTIVITY “DISC GOLF COURSE”

NEW BUSINESS —- ORDINANCES

O-21-073
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
AMENDING THE INCLUSIONARY ZONING SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS

O-21-074
Endorser: Alderman Thomas Lopez
PROHIBITING TRUCKS ON EATON STREET

O-21-075
Endorser: Alderman Patricia Klee
AUTHORIZING A YIELD SIGN ON MANCHESTER STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH CONCORD STREET

O-21-076
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURES AND ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN ON-STREET PARKING FOR USE
BY RESTAURANTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING
PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Committee announcements:

ADJOURNMENT

NASHUA POLICE
DEPARTMENT Date: 2 November 2021

intradepartmental Communication

To: Board of Aldermen
From: Karen A. Smith, Business Manager
Re: R21-185 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program

The Nashua Police Department has received notification for funding from the State of New
Hampshire, Department of Justice, F¥Y2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding in
the amount of $18,795 pending Governor and Council approval. Since this is below the $25,000
threshold of NRO5-132C, we are requesting the Board to provide a first and second reading of
the resolution to assist in meeting a grant end date of January 20, 2022. No matching funds are

required.
Sincerely,

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Karen A. Smith
Business Manager

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TO: NH Senate Redistricting Committee, Sen. James Gray, Chair
Nashua Board of Aldermen, Lori Wilshire, President
FROM: David Andrews, lead mapper, NH Map-a-Thon Citizen Mapping Project

Brian Beihl, Deputy Director, organizer, Map-a-Thon Coalition
DATE: October 26, 2021
SUBJECT: Proposed Nashua Ward Lines to Allow for Two NH Senate Districts

Good Day:

The Map-a-Thon Citizen Mapping Project is an all-volunteer corp of engineers, GIS mapping
specialists, database specialists, data analysts and other citizens who are working for fair
voting districts in New Hampshire.

Recently, NH Senator James Gray brought a challenge in Nashua to our attention. If the
wards in Nashua were equal in population, it would not be possible to have just two NH
Senate districts in Nashua given the 2020 population changes and the population math with
nearby communities.

Understanding that Nashua has not yet drawn its maps, we are submitting a balanced ward
population combination that meets the necessary deviation, yet allows the Senate
Redistricting Committee to cover Nashua with two Senate districts. This change is
compatible with Nashua’s NH House seats as well.

Attached is a second document with the specifics of our proposal.

Thank you for your consideration, and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions
you may have.

Regards,

Brian Beihl brian@opendemocracy.me
David Andrews davidandrewsnh@amail.com

Nashua Wards & NH Senate Redistricting

Recently, Senator Gray raised an issue that if Nashua wards are drawn with equivalent or near
equivalent populations, Nashua will have to be split into 3 Senate districts. The Map-a-Thon
mapping team has outlined the problem below, along with a potential solution.

The example below shows possible Nashua Senate districts if wards were drawn with
equivalent population, but it involved districts with several towns outside the city limits.

Our goal, however, is to reduce this to two NH Senate districts representing Nashua. Our
solution is to balance and draw the Nashua wards within acceptable deviation so that combined
populations will allow for two Senate districts.

Here are the relevant numbers:
* 2020 Ideal Senate Population: 57,397
* Allowable 2020 Senate Populations: 54,528 — 60,266
* Nashua Population 2020: 91,322
* Number of wards: 9
¢ Ideal Population per ward: 10,147

¢ Allowable Population per ward: 9,639 — 10,654

We're proposing the following 2020 ward populations for the City of Nashua:
® 3 wards with populations of 10,390 -10,650 (Wards 3, 7 & 8 + Hudson)
* 6 wards with populations of 9$,900— 10,025 (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9)

It results with this map of Nashua with two NH Senate districts, one of which includes just
Hudson, rather than a string of smaller towns along the border. It's also important to note that
this ward map does not damage Nashua's NH House districts; each ward would still receive
three reps and be within the +/- 5% deviation range.

We're happy to answer any questions you may have, Senators. Please contact David Andrews,

NH Map-a-Thon lead mapper, davidandrewsnh@gmail.com