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Board of Aldermen — 6/27/17 Page 2

as wisely as we could. We need to be accountable to the voters for every dollar that we spend, and | know we
will do that. This year’s paving program has begun with some residential streets: Dale, Donna, Lansing, and
others. We will continue with more residential streets. That’s the money that was appropriated in the current
fiscal year through June 30. Then in the fall, we will continue with the program by beginning to spend and
pave most of the crumbling streets with the $7.5 million appropriation that you made. We will certainly be
doing Tinker Road, which | see Alderman Dowd from Ward 2 nodding because that is definitely in very poor
shape, DW Highway and some major streets starting this fall. | think the people, Nashuans, deserve from us
the best efforts to make it so they can get to work, get around the city without any potholes and wrecking their
cars and in the most efficient way that they possibly can. We definitely want to be accountable in the way we
spend the money, but we really need to make progress improving the city’s infrastructure.

Friday is the dance party. | hope you have seen notice of it out in front of city hall. We are cosponsoring with
the Symphony the dance party. “Dancing in the Streets” we are calling it. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. with swing
dancing. At 8:00 p.m. they will continue with salsa and Latin dance, and at 9:00 p.m., there will be hip-hop.
There will be a short period of instruction in each hour. It’s going to be a fun party. Part of Main Street is going
to be closed. | urge you if you have free time to come down and check it out. Whether or not you decide to
dance is a different issue. There will be food vendors and | think everyone will have a good time.

Finally, Mr. President, | wanted to join you in wishing Buzz Harrington’s family the best. We know that he was
a great citizen of Nashua. He contributed in many, many ways over a long period of time. | worked with him
when | was Mayor in the 80’s and 90’s. He continued to be a very important pillar of the community since then
and obviously before. This is a big loss for Nashua, and | wish the best to his family.

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

Alderman Siegel

How did the other mayors accept the Safe Stations program? It seems relatively unique. It was started up
here. Itis clearly very effective. Is this something they are going to try to adopt in their own cities?

Mayor Donchess

There is a task force on the opioid crisis which | am now part of. We talked through a number of different ways
to approach it. Each community seems to have adopted some different strategies but similar. | discussed the
Safe Stations program. There was some interest in it. There is one community in Texas that is doing a similar
thing with the PD. Boston has a program where you can call 311 from anyplace. But! did get some interest in
Safe Stations and some inquired about more information which we will definitely provide them. Another thing
that | did report on, which | did mention, is the fact that Nashua through primarily the work of Harbor Homes
has been certified and was a couple months ago as effectively ending veterans homelessness. We are one of
a growing number, but a fairly small number of communities in the country, that have done that. There was
interest in that in addition to the Safe Stations program.

President McCarthy

Let the record show that Alderman Cookson and Alderman Clemons joined us during the Mayor’s remarks.

Alderman Lopez

| just want to clarify that the dancing in the streets is July 8"°?

Mayor Donchess
It’s July 8" starting at 7 PM.

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RECOGNITION PERIOD - None

READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE THAT THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2017, BE ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE, AND THE READING SUSPENDED

Alderman Cookson

| don’t see the minutes on line to review again this week, so I’m not sure why everybody is saying yes.
President McCarthy

Are they on line? They are not there? Alderman Wilshire do you want to withdraw your motion?

MOTION WITHDRAWN BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE

COMMUNICATIONS

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE READ BY TITLE ONLY
MOTION CARRIED

From: Sarah Marchant, Community Development Division Director
Re: State of NH DOT Appropriation for Construction Engineering Services for Park
and Ride

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE, AND REFER TO THE
HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MOTION CARRIED

From: Patricia D. Piecuch, City Clerk
Re: Warrant to be Committed to Chief of Police for Unlicensed Dogs

MOTION BY ALDERMAN CLEMONS TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND REFER TO THE
PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MOTION CARRIED

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Award of Nashua Fire Rescue Addition to Spit Brook Road Station

MOTION BY ALDERMAN COOKSON TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND AWARD THE CONTRACT

TO BONNETTE, PAGE & STONE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,312,166

MOTION CARRIED

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

None

PETITIONS — None

Board of Aldermen — 6/27/17 Page 4
NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

Appointments by the Mayor

The following appointments by the Mayor were read into the record:

Cultural Connections Committee

Samba C. Halkose (New Appointment) Term to Expire: July 30, 2020
58 Winter Street

Manchester, NH 03102

Adelina Hernandez (New Appointment) Term to Expire: July 30, 2020
56 Chestnut Street

Nashua, NH 03060
Nashua Arts Commission
Alison Bankowski (Reappointment) Term to Expire: April 1, 2020
35 Manchester Street
Nashua NH 03064
MOTION BY ALDERMAN CLEMONS TO ACCEPT THE APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR AS READ AND
REFER THEM TO THE PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
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There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the June 21, 2017, Finance Committee
accepted and placed on file.

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There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the June 12, 2017, Human Affairs
Committee accepted and placed on file.

Alderman Cookson

Those minutes are not available online either.

President McCarthy

Yes, | have a note to that effect from our Legislative Assistant. We will bring those to the next meeting as well.
Alderman Clemons

I’m just curious when ALdemran Cookson learned that.

Alderman Cookson

When did you vote yes for minutes that weren’t posted?

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Alderman Clemons

Did you learn of that last week?

Alderman Cookson

No, | did not.

WRITTEN REPORTS FROM LIAISONS — None

CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS — None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-104
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $300,000 FROM THE STATE
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTO TRANSIT GRANT ACTIVITY
“TRANSIT CAPITAL OUTLAY”
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-17-104
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution R-17-104 declared duly adopted.

R-17-107
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NASHUA TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH NASHUA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, RIVIER UNIVERSITY, SOUHEGAN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION
COLLABORATIVE, TOWN OF HUDSON, TOWN OF MERRIMACK, AND THE PLUS COMPANY
FOR TRANSIT SERVICES
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN LOPEZ FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-17-107
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution R-17-107 declared duly adopted.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES — None

Board of Aldermen — 6/27/17 Page 6
NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-108
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $97,923.28
FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTO GRANT
ACTIVITY “CROWN STREET PARK AND RIDE” AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF
MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,480.82
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-109
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Sean M. McGuinness
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Ken Siegel
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
ESTABLISHING AN EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONSTRUCT FUTURE SIDEWALKS AND BIKE TRAILS ALONG
NORTHEASTERN BOULEVARD AND TO TRANSFER $12,234.22 FROM CAPITAL PROJECT
ACTIVITY “NORTHEASTERN BOULEVARD SIDEWALKS / BIKE TRAILS” INTO THE EXPENDABLE
TRUST FUND
Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-110
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
REPROGRAMMING ACTIVITY BALANCES AND REVISING FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018

Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-111
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Sean M. McGuinness
Alderman Ken Siegel
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NASHUA TO AMEND THE LEASE FOR THE HERITAGE RAIL TRAIL
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Given its first reading; assigned to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE
by President McCarthy

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES — None

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PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Broderick, 8 Boxwood Court, Nashua

The article in the recent Nashua Magazine reflects an inaccurate assessment of the Nashua Senior Actiivity
Center. | am a member of the Board of Directors, and not only the Board but the Executive Director and the
staff over the last number of years have tiredlessly worked to change the perception of the center. This article
by a member of the Board of Aldermen displays an inaccurate assessment of the center. | am extremely upset
that a member of the Board did not take the time or do th research before writing an article which incorrectly
states that the center may not survive without regular support from the city budget. | would remind this
alderman that the city owns the property and the $25,000 the center receives from the city is only used for the
maikntenance of the building. All our programs and events are supported by fundraisers and private
donations. | believe we have succeeded in altering the center’s perception. | wonder if this alderman has ever
visited the center. His article not only undermines the work that the staff does but also, in my opinion, reflects
his indifference to the seniors of the city. | am repounced and dismayed by this article. As a representative of
the city, it shows a deficiency in his knowledge of the expenditure of the $25,000. | request a retraction in the
news media and urge this alderman to put the benefits of the city above his political agenda. Thank you.

REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Alderman Clemons

It comes with a heavyheart tonight that | am announcing that | am not running for re-election in the upcoming
year. | have had the pleasure to serve on the Board of Aldermen now for almost six years, and it’s truly and
honestly been a pleasure. Nashua is a place that has always been home to me. | was born here; | went to
school here. | have own two homes here. And, it is hopefully where | can begin a family as well. | recently
took a position in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has been tough for me to commute back and forth and
balance the duties of the city along with my family. So with that being said, it was not an easy decision for me
to make but | believe it is the right one for me. | just wanted to say it has been an honor to serve with all of you
and the next six months will be my final months on the Board of Aldermen. Thank you.

Alderman Dowd

| just got back from a trip to Europe. | visited four countries and many small and large towns. | was amazed at
how clean all of their streets and highways and railways were as well as everywhere you looked there were
flowers. It was very nice. Their infrastructure is lightyears ahead of us. You don’t see any rusted bridges over
there. You don’t see any railroads that are not well maintained. It’s something that we ought to strive for.
When | came back and looked at all the new flowers on Main Street, | was impressed that we were at least
heading in the right direction.

President McCarthy

l’ll say this: There are no trains that are cleaner than the ones we have in Nashua.
Alderman Caron

|, too, wanted to speak briefly about the article that was in the Nashua Magazine. It was concerning your
opinion on the Arts Center. | could not understand why someone would make a statement that without the
$25,000 the city has generously given the Senior Center over the last three years would cause them to go
under. The staff emailed me. They were very upset about this because they felt that it was an insult to the
three people that work there, the Board, and the 1500 plus members that participate at the Senior Center five
days a week.

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The money that we get from the city, which | am the one that sponsors that, goes for the upgrades,
maintenance and repairs of a building that is over ten years old. Wlhtout that, we would be making phone calls
to have the city come over and look at what needed to be done. The first year we got the $25,000 we painted.
Just painting made the members happy to see the changes. | think it is very unfair. We raised about $300,000
for the center. That is for programs and to pay for staff, utiltiies and things like that. | think it is unfair for
remarks to be made like that for no reason.

| thank Mr. Broderick for stepping up and speaking. | Know some of the staff people wanted to come, but we
told them that we would make that notation, and we would hope that the alderman would understand what their
concerns were because we have been working in a very positive place for the last six years. Thank you.

Alderman Siegel

| would echo my colleague Alderman Caron’s concerns. It mystifies me why such a highly leverage
organization, such as the Senior Center, which clearly is almost like a lifeline for a number of people, would be
the target of this type of article for an amount of $25,000. If there was some sort of serious amount of funding
where there was a shortfall and this was constantly going on, | woiuld say that would be a big problem. They
did have problems in the past and they took active steps to right those problems. | think going forward they are
doing quite well. The membership seems to be very, very happy about that and it is a very important
membership. Again, | agree with all the remarks that were said.

Alderman LeBrun

| would just like to mention that this morning the Governor at 11:00 a.m. signed into law House Bill 629, which
is commonly known as the Grandparents bill. What that bill does basically is “If a parent's substance abuse or
dependence is the basis for the guardianship petition, the court shall give a preference to any grandparent of
the minor who seeks appointment as guardian of the person or the estate, or both, for the minor.” This is the
first in the nation bill. So far | believe it’s 19 other states that are looking into passing this exact same
legislation. Thank you.

Alderman Lopez

I'd like to express my graditude to everybody who helped organize the Tree Streets Block Party. It went off
very, very well including residents Kenneth and Nicole Blaha and other non-profit organziations from around
the community such as Habitat for Humanity and Partnership for Successful Living and Nashua PAL and
NeighborWorks. It was a great time and a real celebrtation of what makes the tree streets strong, so | was
very happy to be part of it.

| also would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Jacob Wallace who passed away
shortly before it. Jacob was very well known in the community, not necessarily solmebody who is going to get
a Statute or a bridge but he was known. He spoke to people when they walked passed the trail. He struggled,
but he will be missed.

Committee announcements:

Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja

Strategic Planning is scheduled for July 13 and PEDC wil not meet on the 4'". Their meeting in July waith be
July 18. Also on July 14-16 at Sandy Pond, the US Vintage Model Yacht National Regatta will be held.

There’s two classes of radio controlled vintage model yachts from the 1920s to the 1960s. They anticipate
there will be at least 20 participants. It’s a first for Nashua to have this event.

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ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE THAT THE JUNE 27, 2017 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED
MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

Attest: Patricia Piecuch, City Clerk

AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN JUNE 27, 2017

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PRESIDENT BRIAN S. McCARTHY CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER
PRAYER OFFERED BY CITY CLERK PATRICIA PIECUCH

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN JUNE CARON

ROLL CALL

REMARKS BY THE MAYOR

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

RECOGNITIONS

READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
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COMMUNICATIONS

From: Sarah Marchant, Community Development Division Director

Re: State of NH DOT Appropriation for Construction Engineering Services for

Park and Ride

From: Patricia D. Piecuch, City Clerk
Re: Warrant to be Committed to Chief of Police for Unlicensed Dogs

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Award of Nashua Fire Rescue Addition to Spit Brook Road Station

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

PETITIONS - None

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS
Appointments by the Mayor

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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WRITTEN REPORTS FROM LIAISONS

CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-104
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $300,000 FROM THE STATE
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTO TRANSIT GRANT ACTIVITY
“TRANSIT CAPITAL OUTLAY”

° Human Affairs Committee Recommends: Final Passage

R-17-107

Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman Tom Lopez

Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.

Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NASHUA TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH NASHUA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, RIVIER UNIVERSITY, SOUHEGAN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION
COLLABORATIVE, TOWN OF HUDSON, TOWN OF MERRIMACK, AND THE PLUS COMPANY
FOR TRANSIT SERVICES

° Finance Committee Recommends: Final Passage

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES
NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-108
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $97,923.28
FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTO GRANT
ACTIVITY “CROWN STREET PARK AND RIDE” AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF
MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,480.82

R-17-109
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
ESTABLISHING AN EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONSTRUCT FUTURE SIDEWALKS AND BIKE TRAILS ALONG
NORTHEASTERN BOULEVARD AND TO TRANSFER $12,234.22 FROM CAPITAL PROJECT
ACTIVITY “NORTHEASTERN BOULEVARD SIDEWALKS / BIKE TRAILS” INTO THE
EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND

R-17-110
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
REPROGRAMMING ACTIVITY BALANCES AND REVISING FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018

R-17-111
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NASHUA TO AMEND THE LEASE FOR THE HERITAGE RAIL TRAIL
COMMUNITY GARDEN