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February 14, 2017

MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHONEMAN FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF O-17-032
MOTION CARRIED

Ordinance O-17-032 declared duly adopted.

NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-088
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LAND ON AMHERST STREET AND ON CHARRON
AVENUE AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SIDEWALK EASEMENT ON AMHERST STREET
Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE by President McCarthy

R-17-089
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Ken Siegel
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Don LeBrun
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A TRANSPORTATION PROJECT AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESURFACING VARIOUS
FEDERAL AID ELIGIBLE ROADWAYS IN THE CITY OF NASHUA AND TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE $4,445,000 FOR THE PROJECT
Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE and the BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS by President McCarthy

R-17-090
Endorsers: Alderman-at-Large Daniel T. Moriarty
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Sean M. McGuinness
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
AUTHORIZING PENNICHUCK CORPORATION AND PENNICHUCK EAST UTILITY, INC. TO
BORROW FUNDS FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN
FUND
Given its first reading; assigned to the PENNICHUCK WATER SPECIAL COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-17-033
Endorsers: Alderman Ken Siegel
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
LIMITING THE SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AT BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETINGS
TO ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD
Given its first reading; assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President
McCarthy

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O-17-034
Endorser: Alderman Ben Clemons
ADDING BADGER STREET TO THE OVERNIGHT ON-STREET PARKING PROGRAM
Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE by President McCarthy

O-17-035
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Mark S. Cookson
Alderman David Schoneman
Alderman Sean M. McGuinness
Alderman Don LeBrun
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
ADOPTING THE ALL VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT
Given its first reading; assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President
McCarthy

PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT- None

REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Alderman Deane

I'd like to repeat one of the remarks made by our Mayor. With the storms we’ve been having, especially the
last one, our crews did an outstanding job in getting the roads cleared and the sidewalks done. It’s nice to see
the capability and manpower to do that. On another note, I’d like to send my condolences out to the families
and friends of Mike Zapenas, who passed away. He spent a lot of time up at Lincoln Park pulling his hair out.

| spent some time up there with him helping him with a number of his projects, as well as Mel Dutton. Mel
used to be an umpire when | was president over there for ten years. | wasn’t president for ten years, | was
there for ten years. Mel was part of the original six umpires that | had over there. There’s only one left. The
rest of them have all passed away. He’s a great guy, who spent a lot of time for the kids and the community
and so did Mike as well. Thank you.

Alderman Cookson

| would also like to express my condolences to the Zapenas family, as well as our own Alderman Lopez for the
loss that his family has experienced. To both families, my family’s thoughts and prayers go out to you. | would
also like to thank Alderman Schoneman for chairing the last Infrastructure Committee meeting in my absence.
And | would like to thank Alderman Moriarty for making a quorum. We appreciate that. I’m glad that we were
able to see our business continued to be conducted and those items that were debated at the last
Infrastructure meeting made it on to tonight’s agenda so nothing was held up. | wanted to express my
appreciation and thanks for the quorum that evening and continuing to conduct the business of the city. Thank
you.

Alderman Caron
|, too, would like to thank the mayor and the staff at DPV. We had a few issues that came up and we got

speedy responses and we really appreciate it considering the two back-to-back storms that took place. | also
want to express my condolences to the Zapenas family. | worked a lot with Mike, especially when we were

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making the changes over at Lincoln Park. He was a very dedicated gentleman to the youth of our city. Also,
my condolences to Alderman Lopez in the passing of his mother. Thank you.

Alderman Siegel

| would like to echo the praise for the DPW, especially given that we had a snow emergency that was
supposed to last until 6:00 p.m., and it was pushed back to noon which helps businesses. | can tell by the
number of phone calls | didn’t get how good a job they did also. That’s always very encouraging. Also my
condolences to our colleague, Alderman Lopez’s family.

Alderman Schoneman
To my colleague, Alderman Lopez, | want to express my family’s condolences for your loss. Thank you.
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja

To echo everyone else’s praises to DPW, thank you. We often have issues on the hills, and | received no
phone calls so thank you. Also, condolences to Alderman Lopez and his family. Thank you.

Alderman McGuinness

The Department of Public Works has done a great job these last two storms. Mr. Mayor, who is ultimately
running the show, they have done a great job. And, I’m very sorry, Alderman Lopez.

Alderman Moriarty

Opera New Hampshire is having their annual Valentine Day opera. It’s going to be on February 25. La traviata,
I’m told is one of the most popular opera plays. It’s at the Stockbridge Theatre in Pinkerton Academy at 7:00 p.m. You
can go on line at Opera NH. | would also like to express my condolences to Alderman Lopez.

Alderman O’Brien

|, too, would like to thank DPW. It’s a thankless job. Looking on the social media, some people do complain. |
know the hours that they work. They are doing a fine job. They try their best. Thank you, you guys. You
made us proud. You kept the city open. Second, I’d like to thank every single city resident that shoveled a
hydrant in this particular snowstorm. You have done a lot to protect the safety of your neighbors. | encourage
every abled body person that could do so, shovel. Take care of it. If not, our fire department can get it but it’s
good when the citizens step forward. Third, | do have another loss. Mary Ann Knowles, who was a
representative from Hudson. A good friend of mine, very active in politics and very active in the local as well.
She will be missed. And to my good friend, my brother, Alderman Lopez, in the passing of his mother. My
condolences. It’s very tough to go through. | did it myself. And to my lovely wife, Diane. We're here. Happy
Valentine’s Day.

Alderman Lopez

| just want to express my gratitude to everybody who expressed condolences. It was a devastating loss to our
family. We took a lot of comfort from people reaching out both in the public and the board of aldermen. We
really appreciate the flowers we received, and we were really touched when President of the Board McCarthy,
Mayor Donchess and Sue Lovering attended the wake. It was the night before a blizzard, and it was up in
Epsom. We really never had that expectation, but it meant a lot to my family that you were there.

Also, | want to express gratitude to the work of Department of Public Works for clearing the snow and for the
city to take the time to clear the Heritage Trail. | Know there’s been a lot of public pushback of people
frustrated not being able to get out of their driveway, but for people who cannot get out of their apartment to get

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to their doctor’s appointments, to get food, it’s extremely important that the city help them. | think the city really
stepped up. A lot of people in my neighborhood have been doing that as well, partly to participate in the
shovel competition we’re having but also because they really care about people, particularly Kenny Blaha.
He’s been taking over his one section in front of Palm Street and making sure it’s passable for everybody. The
PAL Center started to pitch in. As hard as DPW works, they can always use an extra hand or an extra shovel
so it’s much appreciated.

President McCarthy

| would echo the comments on the Department of Public Works in the last couple of storms. I’ve seen a lot of
comments, pro and con, on social media. | would ask all the residents of Nashua bear in mind that neither we
nor the public works employees made the snow. We’re trying to deal with it the best we can. It is a difficult
and an extensive and expensive proposition to clear 350 miles of streets and 100 miles of sidewalks. Cut them
some slack. They do the best they can under the circumstances. We do the best we can under the
constraints that we find ourselves in to be able to fend snowplowing. If we can an infinite amount of money,
I’m sure we could get it all cleaned in an hour. We don’t, and we can’t. | would also echo my condolences to
Alderman Lopez and his family on their loss.

Committee announcements:

Alderman Wilshire

The Human Affairs Committee that was cancelled the other night will be rescheduled to March 2.
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja

PEDC will meet next Tuesday after the State-of-the-City. We will be meeting down here in the Chamber.

President McCarthy
The Mayor’s State-of-the-City Address will be held upstairs in the auditorium.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE THAT THE FEBRUARY 14, 2017 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Attest: Judith Boileau, Deputy City Clerk

AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN FEBRUARY 14, 2017
1. PRESIDENT BRIAN S. McCARTHY CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER

2. PRAYER OFFERED BY CITY CLERK PATRICIA PIECUCH

3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE MARK S. COOKSON

4. ROLL CALL

5. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR

6. RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

7. RECOGNITIONS

8. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING

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9. COMMUNICATIONS

From: Thomas J. Leonard, Chairman, Pennichuck Corporation Board of Directors
Re: Special Meeting of the Sole Shareholder — March 24, 2017

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

10. PETITIONS
11. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

Appointments by the Mayor
Appointments by the President of the Board of Aldermen

12. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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13. WRITTEN REPORTS FROM LIAISONS

14. CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-16-081
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
AMENDING THE PURPOSE OF THE EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND FOR OPERATING THE
JACKSON MILLS DAM TO A HYDROPOWER RESERVE FUND FOR BOTH DAMS

° Budget Review Committee Recommends: Final Passage
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

Q-16-027
Endorser: Alderman Don LeBrun
AUTHORIZING A STOP SIGN ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TACOMA CIRCLE
ATITS INTERSECTION WITH OLYMPIA CIRCLE

° Committee on Infrastructure Recommends: Final Passage

O-17-028

Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Ken Siegel
Alderman Sean M. McGuinness
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Don LeBrun
Alderman-at-Large Daniel T. Moriarty
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.

AUTHORIZING LEFT TURNS ONTO AMHERST STREET FROM CHARRON AVENUE

° Committee on Infrastructure Recommends: Final Passage

O-17-030
Endorser: Alderman David Schoneman
ALLOWING RESIDENTS OF JEFFERSON STREET TO PURCHASE OVERNIGHT ON-STREET
PARKING PERMITS

° Committee on Infrastructure Recommends: Final Passage

O-17-032
Endorser: Alderman David Schoneman
PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF MANCHESTER STREET NEAR THE TOWN OF
MERRIMACK BORDER

° Committee on Infrastructure Recommends: Final Passage

NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-088
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LAND ON AMHERST STREET AND ON CHARRON
AVENUE AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SIDEWALK EASEMENT ON AMHERST STREET

R-17-089
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A TRANSPORTATION PROJECT AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESURFACING VARIOUS
FEDERAL AID ELIGIBLE ROADWAYS IN THE CITY OF NASHUA AND TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE $4,445,000 FOR THE PROJECT

R-17-090
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Daniel T. Moriarty
AUTHORIZING PENNICHUCK CORPORATION AND PENNICHUCK EAST UTILITY, INC. TO
BORROW FUNDS FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN
FUND

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-17-033
Endorser: Alderman Ken Siegel
LIMITING THE SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AT BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETINGS
TO ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD

O-17-034
Endorser: Alderman Ben Clemons
ADDING BADGER STREET TO THE OVERNIGHT ON-STREET PARKING PROGRAM

O-17-035
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Mark S. Cookson
Alderman David Schoneman
Alderman Sean M. McGuinness
Alderman Don LeBrun
ADOPTING THE ALL VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT

PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Committee announcements:

ADJOURNMENT

PENNICHUCK 25 MANCHESTER STREET
PO BOX 1947
MERRIMACK, NH 03054-1947

February 1, 2017 (603) 882-5191
FAX (603) 913-2305

WWW.PENNICHUCK.COM

Mr. Brian McCarthy
President, Board of Aldermen
City of Nashua

229 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03060

Re: Special Meeting of the Sole Shareholder — March 24, 2017

Dear President McCarthy:

In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of Pennichuck Corporation, I am
pleased to provide this letter to inform you that a Special Meeting of the Sole Shareholder of
Pennichuck Corporation has been scheduled for Friday, March 24, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at the
offices of Pennichuck Corporation, 25 Manchester Street, Merrimack, NH.

As we have discussed briefly prior to this letter, the purpose of the Special Meeting of Sole
Shareholder is to consider and vote upon the proposal to elect John M. Murphy to the
Pennichuck Corporation Board of Directors.

The Pennichuck Corporation Board of Directors is very pleased to nominate Mr. Murphy

for consideration by the City of Nashua, in the City’s capacity as the sole shareholder of
Pennichuck Corporation at the Special Meeting. The process that the Board has followed to
identify Mr. Murphy and, ultimately, to nominate him for the City’s consideration follows the
requirements set forth in Pennichuck’s By-Laws. As you know, these By-Laws were first
approved by the City at the time of the City’s acquisition of Pennichuck in January 2012, and
were amended in numerous respects by the City’s action on March 23, 2013. The By-Laws, as
approved by the City, authorizes the Pennichuck Board of Directors to identify and nominate
candidates to fill any vacancy that may arise in Board offices. Once nominated, the City, acting
in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Pennichuck, then has the power to consider a
nomination, and ultimately, to approve and elect the nominee to serve as a Pennichuck Director.

Mr. Murphy, if elected, would serve as a Class B director, filling the vacancy resulting from the
resignation of James McMahon from the Pennichuck Board.

Enclosed please find the following documents with respect to the Special Meeting of Sole
Shareholder:

1. Notice of Special Meeting of Sole Shareholder / Proxy Statement
2. Proxy Card

Mr. Brian McCarthy
President, Board of Aldermen
February 1, 2017

Page Two

Also enclosed for your information are the following:

1. Mr. Murphy’s letter dated September 30, 2016 to the Nominating and
Governance Committee and his resume;

2. An outline of the process that the Pennichuck Board of Directors, including
the actions of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee, followed
in searching for a new Director, and ultimately, taking action to nominate
Mr. Murphy; and

3. Draft minutes of the December 13, 2016 meeting of the Nominating and
Governance Committee at which a public interview of Mr. Murphy was held.

Thank you for your consideration of this information. Of course, I would be pleased to provide
any other information or answer any questions that you or any other representative of the City
may have with respect to this important nomination. Please contact me at 883-0797 if you have
any questions or need further information.

Sincerely,

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Thomas J. Leonar

Chairman of the Board

cc. Board of Aidermen
Mayor James Donchess
Steven Bolton, Corporation Counsel

PENNICHUCK

PENNICHUCK CORPORATION
25 Manchester Street
Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SOLE SHAREHOLDER
To be Held on Friday, March 24, 2017, 8:00 a.m.

To the City of Nashua, New Hampshire, in its capacity as the Sole Shareholder of Pennichuck
Corporation:

In accordance with the By-Laws of Pennichuck Corporation and applicable laws, Pennichuck
Corporation hereby provides notice that you are cordially invited to attend the Special Meeting
of Sole Shareholder of Pennichuck Corporation. The City of Nashua, New Hampshire, is the
Sole Shareholder of Pennichuck Corporation.

The Special Meeting will be held at Pennichuck Corporation, 25 Manchester Street, Merrimack,
New Hampshire, on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 8:00 a.m., for the following purpose:

1. To elect John M. Murphy to the Pennichuck Corporation Board of Directors
as a Class B director to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of
James McMahon.

To facilitate the City’s review of the matter to be addressed at the Special Meeting, the

Pennichuck Corporation Board of Directors have approved the delivery of the Proxy Statement
attached to this Notice.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOMAS J. LEONARD
Chairman of the Board of Directors

Merrimack, New Hampshire
February 1, 2017