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details of the project, you will be convinced that it’s a way that we can save $20 or $25 million for Nashua
consumers over the next four years.

The next matter Madam President | wanted to remind all of the Board members that we have a budget
presentation on Thursday night before the Budget Committee. It will be upstairs because we’ve invited a lot of
people. We're going to project for you the way budgets and taxes could look given various rates of increase in
the city budget. Of course we’re focused particularly on the fact that health care costs are going up. A single
line item has been going up by several million dollars a year. That is a significant financial challenge we have to
deal with. | would encourage everyone to show up tomorrow and see the presentation, look at the numbers,
and then ask any questions or make any comments that you wish.

Finally Madam President, of course we have coming up this weekend MLK — Martin Luther King Day. There are
two celebrations at least. One at the First Baptist Church on Saturday night at 6 o’clock. That has been going
on for nearly 40 years. The other OBU is holding the annual Martin Luther King breakfast at Alpine Grove
again. That starts | think at 8:30 a.m. For those who don’t remember this, Nashua was actually the first city in
New Hampshire to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. This began in 1987, a dozen years before the State
celebrated Martin Luther King Day. | was Mayor then and thought the State’s not moving why doesn’t the city
just go forward. We put it on our list of holidays for January 1987 and we’ve been celebrating Martin Luther
King Day every year. We were trying to send the message then and now that in Nashua everyone belongs to
our community. There are no “us” and “them”. There is just “us” Nashuans. | hope that those who are
available can come and celebrate MLK Day at one of those events. That’s all | have Madam President.

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

Alderwoman Kelly

Just a point of clarification. | think you said the Budget meeting is tomorrow but its Thursday, correct.
Mayor Donchess

Correct. | should have said Thursday yes. Thank you for the...

President Wilshire

Anyone else responses to the remarks of the Mayor? Okay.

RECOGNITION PERIOD - None

READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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There being no objection, President Wilshire declared the minutes of the Board of Aldermen
meeting of December 23, 2019, January 2, 2020, and January 5, 2020 accepted, placed on file, and
the reading suspended.

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING ONLY PROCEDURAL ACTIONS AND WRITTEN REPORTS
FROM LIAISONS - None

PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE ACTED UPON THIS
EVENING - None

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COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING FINAL APPROVAL

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Nashua Public Library's Contract Award for a Three-Year Service Agreement with Palmer and
Sicard in the amount of $2,456

MOTION BY ALDERMAN LAWS TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE, AND AWARD THE THREE —YEAR
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PALMER AND SICARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,456 BY ROLL CALL

A viva voce roll call was taken which resulted as follows:

Yea: Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Klee, Alderwoman Kelly, Alderman Dowd, Alderman Caron,
Alderman Clemons, Alderman Lopez, Alderman Tencza, Alderwoman Lu, Alderman Jette,
Alderman Schmidt, Alderman Laws, Alderman Cleaver, Alderman Harriott-Gathright, Alderman
Wilshire

Yea: 15

Nay: 0

MOTION CARRIED

PETITIONS - None

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

Appointments by the Mayor

Animal Dog Park and Advisory Committee

Megan Villacis (New Appointment) Term to Expire: January 31, 2023
78 Beauview Avenue
Nashua, NH 03064

Conservation Commission

Joel Ackerman (New Appointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2020
13 Woodcrest Drive
Nashua, NH 03062

Downtown Improvement Committee

Edward Hayes (Reappointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2022
137 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

Steve Saxe (Reappointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2022
74 Musket Drive
Nashua, NH 03062

Amanda Schneck, (Reappointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2022
26 Chester Street
Nashua, NH 03064

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James Tobin (Reappointment) Term to Expire: November 2, 2022

36 Dogwood Drive

Nashua, NH 03062

Historic District Commission

Mariellen MacKay (Reappointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2020
9 Webster Street
Nashua, NH 03064

There being no objection, President Wilshire accepted the Appointments by the Mayor as read and
referred them to the Personnel/Administrative Affairs Committee.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - None

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

NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-20-001
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
SECOND AMENDMENT TO R-18-001 “AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO
ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,500,000) FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOCATED AT 201
MAIN STREET”
Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE and scheduled a public hearing for
Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber by President Wilshire

R-20-002
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $294,000 FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY INTO CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT
ACTIVITY “INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER”
Given its first reading; assigned to the PEDC and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEES by President
Wilshire

R-20-003
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron

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Alderman Thomas Lopez

Alderman Jan Schmidt

Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws

Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENTS
WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR GRANTS UNDER THE URBAN
MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021 AND 2022

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

R-20-004
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

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

Alderman Patricia Klee

Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza

Alderman Jan Schmidt

Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws

Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $350,000 OF FY2020 UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE FROM DEPARTMENT #152 “FIRE”, ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION #44 “CHARGES FOR
SERVICES” INTO DEPARTMENT #152 “FIRE”, ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION #51 “SALARIES &
WAGES”
Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE and scheduled a public hearing for
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber by President Wilshire

R-20-005
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
APPROVING THE USE OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
HOME INVESTMENTPARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR 10
PAXTON TERRACE
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President Wilshire

R-20-006
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

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RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $290,000 FROM THE STATE OF
NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2020
OPIOID ABUSE REDUCTION INITIATIVE (OARI) GRANT”

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

R-20-007
Endorsers:

Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee

Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

CHANGING THE PURPOSE OF FUNDS FOR A PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM “CROWN HILL POOL REPAIRS” TO “ROTARY POOL FILTER
REPLACEMENT”

Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET COMMITTEE and BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS by

President Wilshire

R-20-008
Endorsers:

Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee

Alderman June M. Caron

Alderman Thomas Lopez

Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE
AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,400,000) TO
PURCHASE A NEW 2020 PIERCE ARROW XT RED AERIAL LADDER TRUCK FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE and scheduled a public hearing for
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber by President Wilshire

R-20-009
Endorsers:

Mayor Jim Donchess

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

Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRIC AGGREGATION COMMITTEE
Given its first reading; assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by

President Wilshire

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NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-20-001
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
EXTENDING THE HOURS OF SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY ON-PREMISES
LICENSEES TO 2:00 A.M.
Given its first reading; assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by
President Wilshire

O-20-002
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
ESTABLISHING ELECTION POLL HOURS
Given its first reading; assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by
President Wilshire

PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - None

REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Alderman O’Brien

Thank you Madam President. | would just like thank the new members on the Board. | wish them luck in
their careers and going to enjoy working with the both of you. Congratulations.

Alderwoman Kelly

| wanted to say Happy New Year and welcome to the two new members of the Board.

Alderman Caron

Yes | just want to say thank you to everyone for the wonderful event that we had last Sunday for the
inauguration. | thank both Donna Graham - this is her first time participating and did a very good job and
our new City Clerk Sue Lovering. She didn’t have to pin boutonnieres on anybody. She was overall in
charge and | thank you all for participating and we had a good time. Hopefully you enjoyed your lunch.
Thank you.

Alderman Clemons

Thank you. | left the boutonniere pinning to my colleague to the left of me. Thank you.

It brings up the point that | wanted to make which is | want to wish everybody a Happy New Year and also

my new colleagues. | want to wish you the best of luck on the Board. | look forward to working with you. |
know we'll have a successful two years.

AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN NOVEMBER 22, 2016

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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 DON LEBRUN

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: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Notification of Entry into Contract with Essex Power Services for Operation and

Maintenance of Two Hydroelectric Facilities

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

PETITIONS
NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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WRITTEN REPORTS FROM LIAISONS

CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-16-073

Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $46,592 FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “2016 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL)”
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Alderman Lopez

| just wanted to say welcome to the Board to the new aldermen.

| also wanted to put a reminder out that this Saturday coming up is a fundraiser at Liquid Therapy — Hot
Winter Night — and | will be performing. | don’t know if anybody would like to see me play guitar. It’s a7
p.m.

Alderwoman Lu

I’d like to extend my condolences to the Marchand and Plante families who recently lost Monique. Monique
grew up in Nashua and went to the Nashua schools. She was a Navy Veteran and she has been a
resident of Hudson.

I’d also like to thank the voters of Ward 6 for the trust and confidence that they’ve placed in me. | want to
thank all of my colleagues and the city staff for the help that I’ve received in the last few weeks. Thank you.

Alderman Jette

So on your desks you'll find a little package that | distributed earlier. | want to explain what that’s all about.
A couple of months ago at our Rotary Club, Tulsi Gabbard spoke and she told a story about how when she
became a Congressman at first she was in the minority. She was a woman of course and also a Democrat
Congress the head of Republican Majority. To try to ease her way and make friends with everybody, she
got her mother to make these Macadamia nut cookies and she distributed them to all her colleagues. |
thought what a great idea so | asked her whether her mother could come up with 15 cookies for me to
distribute. She turned me down but as an alternative, | thought of my father who was born here in Nashua
in 1911. One of 11 children. Always telling me the story about how at Christmas time back then citrus fruit
was an exotic fruit and how in his family everybody in their Christmas stocking would get an orange and
how wonderful that was. | thought since we’re still in the Christmas season, | think the Orthodox Church or
some Orthodox Churches are still celebrating the 12 days of Christmas. | thought that | would distribute
these oranges to my colleagues in the hopes that Tulsi Gabbarda’s ability to charm her colleagues would
work for me. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everybody.

Alderman Schmidt

Happy New Year everybody and happy election. | was interesting and wonderful. | wanted to thank
especially Alderman Caron for the work that she did on the inauguration. | think that you did a great job
under a great amount of stress. | also wanted to thank everyone who came. | thought it was a terrific
turnout which shows that the city really cares about this. It was terrific. Thank you.

Alderman Cleaver

I’d like to thank the voters of Ward 8 for the confidence they’ve placed in me as alderman for their ward. I'd
like to thank the President — thank you very much, and Donna and the whole staff — Mr. Bolton, everybody
who has helped us with the introduction to all of the various duties of the aldermanic chamber. Thank you
very much.

President Wilshire

You're very welcome.

Alderman Harriott-Gathright

| just want to say Happy New Year too and also thank you and welcome to both of you.

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President Wilshire

I’d also like to thank the inauguration committee — Alderman Caron, Alderwoman Lu, and former
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja. They did a great job and thank you all for that.

Committee announcements:
Alderman Dowd

Yes as mentioned earlier, Thursday there’s a special Budget meeting at 7 p.m. It’s in the auditorium
upstairs. | think the Mayor already presented what will be covered.

On Thursday the 23" a week later, the Joint Special School Building Committee will be meeting at Nashua
High North.

Alderman Tencza

Planning and Economic Development will be meeting on Tuesday the 21* at 7 p.m. here in the chambers.
ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN THAT THE JANUARY 14, 2020, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

Attest: Susan K. Lovering, City Clerk