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Board of Aldermen 03-22-2022 Page 19

Speaking of the Library, you know, the fact that they have that book in their shows that the library is not bias and that they
can have, you know, books on communism, or Hitler's books, and also have books that go against that. That's exactly -
and I'm not comparing that - but I'm just saying they can have alternative positions whether we agree with those positions
or not. This past week, | went to the library. They had their annual or their spring book sale. They made over $18,000 for
the library. So with COVID the last couple of years, | know it's been tough for them and | just want to thank and
appreciate the work that Director McCormick is doing over at the library. It was a really good sale. They got $6.50 out of
me and my kids, so thank you for that. It was packed so it's good money going to the library.

And the last thing, the Senior Center. So | saw that the Mayor was there. | think it was today boxing up some meals on
wheels or helping prepare some meals on wheels. | actually visited there last Friday and met with some of the Board. Mr.
Fredette - former Treasurer Fredette, Margo Bell, June Caron - former Alderman. | think it's a great facility. | did find out
that, you know, as a 50 year old I'm allowed to join. It starts at 50. So, you know, | might take them up on that. They got
a nice little gym in there. A nice little library. It's not run by the city. We do support them in certain ways and | think they
do a great job. Again with COVID, things kind of went down a little bit, but it's a beautiful facility as far as cleanliness.
They got about 800 members. So | just wanted to promote that and build them up again because | think they do a lot of
good things for the city and the seniors. Thank you.

Committee announcements:

Alderman O’Brien

Thank you, Madam President. As liaison to the BPW, just to remind you tomorrow at two o'clock in the afternoon will be a
groundbreaking ceremony at the landfill. Everybody's welcome. If you want to come, you get to see the Mayor throw a
couple of shovels. | think Alderman Dowd is bringing the cupcakes. | don't know. You're all welcome to that.

And with the Co-Chair just to remind on Wednesday will be the Task Force meeting, which is tomorrow night on the
downtown barriers. So you're all welcome to attend that as well. Thank you. That's at 7 pm.

Alderwoman Kelly

| almost never do this because it's always so far away but we do have a Personnel. It sounds like we'll be busy thanks to
the new appointments by the Mayor on April 4 Monday before our next Board meeting.

Alderman Dowd

Yes this Thursday at 7 o'clock there will be the Joint Special School Building Committee at Nashua High North.

| also forgot to mention that | did a letter to all the neighbors around the new school and around Cherrywood and
Medallion, and handle limited all of them so that Alderman Sullivan and | wouldn't be getting any unnecessary phone
calls. So no phone calls so far. It looks like it gave them news. Thanks.

Alderwoman Timmons

Yes. Tomorrow the Cultural Connection meets not at 9 o'clock but at 12. They changed the time for just tomorrow until
we decide exactly when we're going to have the time. So it was voted to have it tomorrow afternoon at 12 o'clock via
Zoom.

President Wilshire

Okay. Thank you.
Alderman Jette

| hate to ever correct Alderman Dowd but | want to point out to him that the new middle school is no longer in Ward 9 —
Alderman Sullivan's Ward but it's now in Ward 5, my Ward.

Alderman Sullivan

| will forward all those calls to you.

ADJOURNMENT

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MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN THAT THE MARCH 22, 2022, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN BE

ADJOURNED
MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Attest: Susan K. Lovering, City Clerk

AMENDED AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MARCH 22, 2022

7:30 PM Aldermanic Chamber and by Zoom

To Join Zoom meeting: https://usO2web.zoom.us//88 188038504? pwd=ZG45cFFY bEE4elZwQTIZRDBiVELhUT09
Meeting ID: 881 8803 8504 Passcode: 194132

To Join by Telephone: 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 881 8803 8504 Passcode: 194132

If for some reason you cannot connect to Zoom, please contact us at (603) 589-3329 and they will help you with connectivity.
The public may also view the meeting via Channel! 16.

1. PRESIDENT LORI WILSHIRE CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER
PRAYER OFFERED BY CITY CLERK SUSAN K. LOVERING
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN ALEX COMEAU
ROLL CALL

REMARKS BY THE MAYOR

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

RECOGNITIONS

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

From: Donna Graham, Legislative Affairs Manager
Re: Communications Received from the Public

From: Garth J. McKinney, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools (interim)
Re: Board of Education unanimously approved Franklin Street School improvement project

9(a). PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE ACTED UPON THIS EVENING

9(b). COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING FINAL APPROVAL

From: Mayor Jim Donchess

Re: Multi-Year Contract Award — Recruiting Website Subscription

From: Mayor Jim Donchess

Re: Multi-Year Contract Award — Riverfront Landscaping

From: Linda Laflamme, Chairman, Board of Library Trustees

Re: Request for Joint Convention

From: Larry D. Goodhue, Chief Executive Officer, Pennichuck

Re: Pennichuck East Utility, Inc. - Request for Approval of Term Loan with CoBank, ACB

From: Larry D. Goodhue, Chief Executive Officer, Pennichuck

Re: Pennichuck East Utility, Inc. - Request for Approval of Loan an Grant from the Drinking Water and

Groundwater Trust Fund

PETITIONS

Petition by Etchstone Properties, Inc. for full Waiver of Impact Fees (for public school facilities) as Authorized Under
Section 190-85 of the Land Use Code (Thompson’s Preserve Condominium)

Petition by Etchstone Properties, Inc. for full Waiver of Impact Fees (for public school facilities) as Authorized Under
Section 190-85 of the Land Use Code (The Alcove at Walden Woods Condominium)

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

Joint Convention with Trustees of Woodlawn/Pinewood Cemeteries

Appointments by the Mayor

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
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10. CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-22-011
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
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $69,564 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION INTO TRANSIT GRANT ACTIVITY “FEDERAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (“FTA”) OPERATING
GRANT”
e Human Affairs Committee with recommendation for final approval

R-22-012
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Tyler Gouveia
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF $75,850 FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, EXOTIC SPECIES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF MATCHING
FUNDS
e Human Affairs Committee with recommendation for final approval

R-22-016
Endorsers: Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman John Sullivan
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FIVE
MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000) FOR FRANKLIN STREET SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
e Budget Review Committee with anticipated recommendation for final approval

R-22-017
Endorsers: Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
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 ENTER INTO A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 14 COURT STREET
LEASE FOR UNIT B WITH LIQUID THERAPY, LLC
e Finance Committee with recommendation for final passage

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-22-005
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
UPDATING THE FINANCIAL STANDARDS FOR THE CITY’S WELFARE GUIDELINES
e Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee with recommendation for final approval

O-22-007
Endorsers: Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
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
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
EXTENDING THE HOURS OF ON-PREMISES SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO 2 A.M. FOR
CHARITABLE GAMING FACILITIES
e Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee with recommendation for final approval

O-22-009
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
Alderman Alex Comeau
Alderman John Cathey
Alderman Derek Thibeault
Alderwoman-at-Large Gloria Timmons
RAISING THE LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS FROM $90

PER TON TO $300 PER TON
e Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee with recommendation for final approval

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NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-22-018
Endorser: Alderman Patricia Klee
AUTHORIZING PENNICHUCK CORPORATION AND PENNICHUCK EAST UTILITY, INC. TO BORROW FUNDS AND
ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DRINKING WATER AND GROUNDWATER TRUST
FUND

R-22-019
Endorser: Alderman Patricia Klee
AUTHORIZING PENNICHUCK CORPORATION AND PENNICHUCK EAST UTILITY, INC. TO ENTER INTO A TERM
LOAN WITH COBANK, ACB

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
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

R-22-021
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran, Jr.
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

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIG COMMENT

REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Committee announcements:

ADJOURNMENT

Board of Aldermen

City of Nashua
229 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03061-2019

(603) 589-3030

MEMORANDUM

TO: Board of Aldermen

FROM: Donna Graham, Legislative Affairs Manager
DATE: March 17, 2022

SUB\V.: Communications Received from the Public

Attached please find communications received from the public as follows:

From: Gary and Nancy Braun From: JoAnne Gaudreau

Re: outdoor dining/jersey barriers Re: Barriers

From: Todd R. Holbrook From: Lori Breen

Re: Downtown Barriers Re: Downtown Barriers

From: Jay Corbin From: Lisa Ginsburg Lewis

Re: Outdoor Dining Re: Downtown Dining Barricades

From: — Eric Frank From: Kenneth Demont

Re: Concrete Barriers from Nashua Chamber Re: Opposed to Barriers on Main St.

From: Cathy Prevost From: Bill Zebuhr

Re: downtown barriers Re: Lane Closures in Nashua

From: David Moraros From: William and Sharon Lockwood

Re: Opposition to Jersey Barriers Re: Proposed barriers in downtown Nashua

From: Kerry Baxter From: Christina McKinley

Re: Main Street Barriers Re: Please VOTE NO to continue lane blockage on
Main Street

From: Paula Holbrook From: Fred S, Teeboom

Re: Barriers Re: HB1342

From: Ron and Mary Ann Di Stasio From: Theresa Lucier

Re: Proposed Subdivision Re: Nashua Downtown, Barriers or no Barriers

From: Katerina Sousa From: Vernon, Mariellen, and Alexandria MacKay

Re: Barriers Re: Main Street Barriers

From: Valli Stewart From: Colleen Ward-Scott

Re: Jersey barriers on Main Street Re: Barriers

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Craig Webster
Lane blockage and no parking problem

Jennifer Neveu
Expanded outdoor dining

Christina Brown
Nashua Main Street summer dining

Danielle Mackie
End the concrete barriers

Lynn DeGagne
board meeting tonight

William Dolan, Esq.
Concern

March 4, 2022

Dear Members of the Board of the Alderman and Infrastructure Committee:

My wife and I support outdoor dining in Nashua but are opposed to
continuation of use of jersey barriers and 2-lane only traffic flow on Main
Street, Nashua in order to expand outdoor dining permanently or for any
further, extended period of time. While use of the barriers and limiting traffic
to a 2-lane flow on Main Street in order to accommodate expanded outdoor
dining may have been appropriate for temporary use during the pandemic, it
is no longer the case and should not be continued in 2002 or beyond.

Nashua has considered creating a 2-lane Main Street more than once since we
moved to the City in 1991, and has properly rejected the idea for reasons that
still apply today. I would very much like to see Nashua have a downtown like
those that exist on Manchester or Concord NH. But downtown Nashua is not
like the downtown areas of Manchester or Concord where 2-lane only traffic
patterns have been successfully implemented. Nashua’s geography and it’s
limited river crossings significantly constrains traffic and funnels much of the
City’s north-south traffic onto Main Street. Conversely, Manchester and
Concord’s geographic and roadway layouts permit the diversion of traffic
otherwise headed into their 2-lane downtown areas onto the numerous side
streets that run parallel to Elm Street in Manchester and Main Street in
Concord. Due to the river crossings in Nashua, north-south traffic cannot be
diverted easily or at all onto streets running parallel to Nashua’s Main Street
or cannot be diverted unless traffic first travels over parts of Main Street. Even
if the traffic could be sufficiently diverted away from our City’s Main Street,
Nashua simply does not have side streets adjacent to Main Street with the
capacity to handle significant traffic flow like the side streets that exist and
run parallel to the 2-lane downtowns in Concord and Manchester.

The next issue is parking. The 2-lane downtowns in Concord and Manchester
utilize head-in parking and not parallel parking. It would appear that Nashua’s
proposal utilizes parallel parking only, to the extent any parking whatsoever
on Main Street will be permitted under the Nashua proposal. Parking is
already at a premium in downtown Nashua. Expanding outdoor dining
permanently or for an extended period of time will only make parking in the
downtown area more difficult.

In addition, continuation of 2 lane traffic flow and use of barriers to
perpetuate expansion of dining areas into parking spots and traffic lanes on
Main Street is patently unfair to non-restaurant businesses located on Main
Street as well as to the customers of those businesses. Frankly, my wife and |
have learned to live without shopping downtown Nashua since the barriers
first went up and traffic flow was reduced to 2-lanes only on Main Street. For
example, we used to obtain compound meds for our pets from Wingates
Pharmacy on Main Street but switched to another pharmacy in the south end
of the City when it became difficult to travel into and through downtown
Nashua when barriers were erected during the pandemic. I am also aware and
have heard comments from elderly and disabled patrons of downtown Nashua
who cannot park close enough or walk far enough to frequent businesses
downtown that they have used historically.

Finally, it is concerning that a select number of businesses (i.e. restaurants
and bars) seem to be singled out for favorable treatment by the City when
non-restaurant downtown businesses do not receive benefits from the
proposal to continue expanded outdoor dining. In fact, non-restaurant
businesses are actually being harmed by expanded outdoor dining given the
comments by those businesses on the City’s proposal. My understanding is
that downtown sidewalks were expanded in order to accommodate outdoor
dining or increased outdoor dining when Mayor Lozeau’s administration
rebuilt the downtown sidewalks. So, restaurants have already been afforded
permanent changes that benefit their business operations. It simply is not
equitable for one group of businesses to bear the brunt of reduced parking
and traffic flow on Main Street that will result from the current proposal so
another group of businesses can benefit.

For the above reasons, Nashua has consistently and rightly rejected the
permanent or long-standing implementation of a 2-lane traffic flow pattern on
Main Street for the past 30+ years and should continue to do so at this time.
We urge the Infrastructure Committee and full BOA to reject this unfair and
poorly-conceived proposal. Thank you.

Gary and Nancy Braun,

Monza Road, Nashua NH