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| have had and recovered from a Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, about six weeks ago. Recently, | tested negative for
COVID-19 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and current medical evidence does not support becoming infected a
second time. In addition, the CDC advises there is no medical or scientific evidence that indicates | can infect anyone,
where | now contain the antibodies in my system.

lam now semi-retired, but within my previous occupation, | specialized and am considered an expert on buildings and in
the health and safety of the inhabitants of buildings, which include the containment of infectious diseases through the
operation of a building’s systems and the built environment. So as not to bore you with a 45-year old resume’, in 2016
my expertise was acknowledged by the 114th Congress of the United States, US Senate—First Session, July 29, 2015, Vol
161, No 121.

Since my COVID-19 recovery, because there is no medical evidence showing that | can contaminate or be contaminated
from the COVID-19 virus, | have enjoyed the freedoms of not having to wear any face covering for the past five-plus
weeks.

However, there is substantial evidence that buildings and facilities such as supermarkets, large department stores,
restaurants, etc., do not provide 100% fresh air, but actually incorporate ventilation systems under the Nashua building
code; that requires a return of about 75% of the air back into the occupied space after it has been heated or cooled.
Because of this typical engineering design, even within your City Hall, face masks without eye protection is useless,
because a person’s eye’s can receive a bacterium or viral infection particulates just as effective as breathing it in, and
these facial areas (eyes, nose, and mouth) can introduce any germs into a person’s system.

[ have been in a number of these stores and eateries the past few days and | have recognized that a minor number of
other patrons too have not worn face-coverings. | believe this confusion may be based upon the City of Nashua’s action
of non-codifying the new face mask regulation, where there are a number of people like me that frankly cannot benefit
from such a regulation or harm anyone from our recovered condition. A confusing situation where no exemption is
provided.

lam not blanketly ignoring the City of Nashua FACE MASK REQUIREMENTS for no good reason, and lam not an activist
by any stretch. | have not been wearing any face-covering because medical science does not support this requirement in
my case, and because of the freedoms | enjoy under both the New Hampshire Constitution as well as the U.S.
Constitution. | enjoy living in this “Live Free or Die” State. | also appreciate your concerns for the health and safety of
Nashua citizens.

| have been a resident of Nashua for close to thirty-years, raised two children within the Nashua school system, one of
which was born at the Southern NH Hospital and later graduated the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis in 2017. As you may
be aware, | have always tried to provide a good working relationship with your building and fire departments, especially
during last year’s controversies at the Radisson Hotel off of exit 1. Although my work with the federal government's
OSHA had this facility fined with a significant penalty, it was never my intention to harm this establishment. | care deeply
for my fellow Nashua neighbors. | just think at the end of the day, Radisson chose profit over the health and safety of
their people. All of my career | have been a strong proponent of health and safety, and | hope you believe that.

For the reasons | have explained above, | would like the City of Nashua to provide for me with a mechanism for
exemption on the above face mask requirements.

Sincerely &
Respectfully submitted,

Wayne P. Saya, Sr.
9 Casco Drive, Suite A
Nashua, New Hampshire 03062

571-220-3344 mobile
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. THE CITY OF NASHUA

f Benactel Sermees Drvisiat

Office of the Chief Patancial Officer

TO: President Lori Wilshire
Members of the Board of Aldermen

Ce: , Mayor J im Donchess

0, be
ee John L. Griffin. Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller
DATE; | June 18. 2020

RE: 7.03% Tax Rate Increase Projected for FY2022

The purpose of this communication ts to advise the Board of Aldermen that due to the rise in
costs and anticipated revenue reductions at the State level, the tax rate percentage increase is
projected to be 7.03% in F¥2022. Key assumptions driving this projected increase include:

Cost Drivers
$2.8 million (11%) increase in State-run NHRS Pension System costs
$2.2 million (6.5%) increase in Health Care costs
$2.0 million funding for FY2022 CERF purchases (projected “cash” need is $3.9 million)
$0.6 million increase in Debt Service costs
$0.6 million increase in the Solid Waste Appropriation Funded by the General Fund
$5.3 million (2.73%) increase in General Fund Operating Budget costs
Revenues Changes
51.7 million reduction in State Aid in FY2022, which is planned to reduce the FY2021 Tax Rate
$3.0 million reduction in State Aid in FY2022, which funded one-time expenses in FY2021
Local Revenue will continue to be budgeted conservatively in FY 2022
Tax Rate Calculation
$4.5 million of projected FY2021 Revenue Surplus to reduce the FY2022 Tax Rate

$20.0 million decrease in the Assessed Value used to calculate the FY2022 Tax Rate.

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589-3168

City of Nashua

Office of the Mayor
229Main Street Nashua,NH 03060
Phone 603-589-3260

To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess, Mayor
Date: June 18, 2020

Subject: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

To the Honorable Board of Aldermen:

On March 16, the Board of Aldermen approved the City’s Temporary Policy on Shutdowns and Emergency Leave due to
Coronavirus Disease COVID-19. The Policy paid employees regular wages if they were unable to work due to closure of
City buildings, and to employees who should quarantine themselves due to potential exposure to or presence of COVID-
19, and to employees who could not make necessary child care arrangements due to effects of the pandemic (such as
school closures).

Many city employees worked remotely during this time providing necessary services to our residents with little to no
interruption. Essential employees worked normal schedules with proper safety protocols and personal protective
equipment.

During the past three months, the City’s elected officials and employees, and members of the community, have joined
together in a concerted and effective effort to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic in our city.

Beginning Monday July 6, we will begin a thoughtful, phased-in approach to reoccupying City Hall and other
administrative buildings that were closed on March 18. Buildings will initially remain closed to the public until
engineering modifications and administrative processes are established to maximize the safety of employees and the
public. Employees who have been unable to work remotely will return to work; those who have effectively worked
remotely should continue to do so. Division Directors will be responsible for making case-by-case determinations. In
light of these changes, and coincident with the State of New Hampshire’s phased approach to reopening the economy, |
request you to approve the following:

1. That the Mayor remains authorized, at such time and for such duration as he deems necessary, to open or close
City Half and other city buildings over which the Board of Aldermen or Mayor exercise jurisdiction to the public,
and to continue to institute substitute access to city services as he deems appropriate. Further, the Mayor is
authorized to determine which employees will be urged to work from home or resume working onsite.

2. That the accompanying Temporary Policy on Emergency Leave due to Coronavirus {COVID-19} — july 6, 2020 is
adopted.

The notable differences between the March 16 and July 6 policies are that:

1. Employees will be required to physically report to work or work remotely, unless they are quarantined “pursuant to a
Federal, State, or local government order or advice of a health care provider;”

2. Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), because of a bona fide need to care for an individual
subject to quarantine or care for a child whose school or child care provider is closed or unavailable for reasons related
to COVID-19. The policy provides for up to 12 weeks of leave for child care at two-thirds the employee’s regular rate of
pay.

Thank you for your continued support as we all continue to deal with this emergency in the best interest of our residents
and employees.

City of Nashua, New Hampshire
COVID-19 Return to Work Policy

1. POLICY

This policy applies to City of Nashua employees and includes return to work requirements
and procedures for employees returning to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of resuming business operations, it is the City’s goa! to introduce a phased approach
return, which is based upon the level of disease transmission in the community and
readiness to protect the health and safety of employees and citizens.

2. PROCEDURES

An email, including educational material, should be sent to all employees informing them of
the COVID-19 Return to Work Policy.

Employees at each City building will be required to arrive through a designated point of
entry before starting their assigned work shift. Signage should be posted at all designated
entries alerting employees entering the building of the screening process and the
requirement of wearing a mask upon entering the building.

Prior to entering, a health screening process will be administered by a designated
interviewer/Temperature Taker and overseen by the Screening Unit Lead. This process will
consist of a series of health questions related to COVID-19 as set forth by the City of Nashua
Public Health Department, including a temperature check for each employee.

Any employee who experiences respiratory like illness or COVID-19 related symptoms
should stay at home, notify their supervisor and self-monitor. The employee should consult
with their health care provider, Telehealth, urgent care or seek testing through one of their
public testing options.

Administrative Roles
Screening Unit Lead
a. Serves as a positive ambassador for health screening initiative.
b. Ensures compliance with health screening procedures.
c, Ensures that health screening process and staffing are in place; supports staffing as
needed.
d. Meets with “screened out” employees.
e. PPE Requirement: Masks

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Interviewer/Temperature Taker

Responsible for administering questions and taking temperatures of employees.
This wouid be accomplished via pre-established questions and “no touch”
thermometers.

PPE Requirement: Masks

Step by Step Screening Process

Employees will be screened upon entrance into the designated screening area and will be
expected to wear a face covering and practice social distancing by remaining 6 feet away
from other employees within the screening area.

COVID-19 Screening Process Questions and Temperature Check

a.
b.
C.

&.

Have you been in close contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19?
Have you had a fever or felt feverish in the last 72 hours?

Are you experiencing any respiratory symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat,
cough, or shortness of breath?

Are you experiencing any new muscle aches or chills?

Have you experienced any new change in your sense of taste or smell?

Are you experiencing any digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, loss of appetite,
nausea or abdominal pain?

Temperature Check

interviewer/Temperature Taker

a.

lfan employee answers yes to any of the questions above then the employee must
be “screened out” by referring the employee to the Screening Unit Lead.
Communicate to employee that you are now going to take their temperature; take
temperature.

lf temperature is 100.4 F or greater, employee must be “screened out” by referring
the employee to the Screening Unit Lead.

If the employee has a confirmation reading above 100.4 F, but the employee feels
fine, the Interviewer/Temperature Taker will provide a 2nd thermometer reading. If
the 2nd reading is above 100.4 F, and the individual feels fine, the individual should
STILL be “screened out” by referring the employee to the Screening Unit Lead.

Screening Unit Lead

a.

Will reference “COVID-19 Stay Home Script” and utilize the Public Health
Department as a resource when needed.

Will meet with all employees that have been “screened out” to answer questions
and determine if the employee needs to be instructed to leave premises and consult
with their primary care physician, teleheaith, urgent care or seek testing through
one of the public testing options.

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COVID-19 Return to Work Policy

c. Will alert via the “COVID-19 Return to Work Alert Form” the division director,
supervisor and Human Resources that an employee has been sent home.

Screened Out Employee

a. After being “screened out,” the employee should go home and consult with their
health care provider, telehealth, urgent care or seek testing through one of the
public testing options.

b. The employee should follow all medical recommendations and stay in
communication with their direct supervisor.

c. Employees should reference the City’s Temporary Policy on d Emergency Leave Due
to COVID-19 that was approved by the BOA on June 23, 2020 and the Governor's
Safer at Home Guidance: https://www.covideuidance.nh.gov/

Hygiene Practices
Good hand hygiene and proper disinfection practices are habits that will aid in the
prevention of contracting COVID-19.

a. Employees who share workstations will sanitize the area at the beginning of their
shift, frequently throughout the day and at the end of their shift.

b. Employees who share a vehicle will sanitize steering wheel, controls, door handles,
etc. at the beginning of their shift, between multiple drivers and at the end of their
shift.

c. Departments will be responsible for area cleanings and wiping down shared
workspace equipment after each use during working hours.

d. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be made readily available for both staff and
citizens at entrances, exits, checkout locations and other commonly used areas
within City facilities.

e. Employees must wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

f. Employees should clean hands:

i. Before and after work shifts.

ii. Before and after work breaks.

iii. After blowing nose, coughing or sneezing.

iv. After using the restroom.

v. Before and after eating or preparing food.

vi. After putting on, touching or removing cloth face covering.
vil. Before and after smoking or vaping.

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COVID-19 Return to Work Policy

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Cloth Face Coverings
When PPE is properly worn, removed, and discarded it is effective in protecting both the
persons who wears it and those with whom that person comes into contact.

a. Employees are required to wear a face covering over their mouths and nose in all
common areas of the building, including upon entry. /fyou are unable to wear a
mask for medical reasons contact your Human Resources Department.

b. Employees must wear a face covering over their mouth and nose whenever they are
within six feet of a member of the public and should wear a face covering over their
mouth and nose whenever they are within six feet of a co-worker.

c. While sharing a vehicle, employees must wear a face covering over their mouth and
nose,

d. Employees wearing face coverings shall not touch their face or adjust their face
covering without first sanitizing hands. After touching face or adjusting mask, hands
must be sanitized again.

e, The City will provide each employee with at least two face coverings, with
documentation on washing procedures. Thereafter, employees will be responsible
for any additional face coverings.

Social Distancing
Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

a. To the greatest extent possible, employees shall observe “social distancing” which is
keeping a distance of at least 6 or more feet between one another at all times {i.e.
remote worksites, physical spacing, virtual meetings, etc.}.

b. Employees are discouraged from using each other’s phones, desks, offices or other
work tools and equipment. If it is unavoidable and an employee uses another
employee’s desk, phone or other work tools and equipment, that employee is
responsible for disinfecting all items used.

3. TRAINING

Employee safety training per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} guidelines
will be available from the Risk Management Department and Community Services
Department.

The City of Nashua at its option, may change, delete, suspend, or discontinue part or all of
the policy, at any time without prior notice.

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COVID-19 Return to Work Policy

Effective Date: TBD Policy: COVID-19 Return to Work Policy
Revision Date: N/A Supersedes: N/A

Policy #: TBD

Approved By: Date

James Donchess, Mayor

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