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amount of people coming to the library that evening for backpacks and such and supplies. This might be a
great opportunity to really just put that extra effort right there at the library. | would encourage that. Lastly I’d
like to say Alderman Siegel it’s good to see your chair filled. Thank you.

Alderman Deane

Welcome back Ken. | have one other question. Do you have an update of the Fred Teeboom, Daniel T.
Moriarty lawsuit?

Attorney Bolton

A motion to dismiss will be heard on Friday. It’s scheduled for 10.

President McCarthy

Welcome back Alderman Siegel.

Committee announcements: - None

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE THAT THE AUGUST 8, 2017 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED

MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 3:49 p.m.

Attest: Patricia Piecuch, City Clerk

SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN
AUGUST 8, 2017

7:00 PM Aldermanic Chamber
PRESIDENT BRIAN S. MCCARTHY CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER
PRAYER OFFERED BY CITY CLERK PATRICIA D. PIECUCH
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE MARK S. COOKSON
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS

From: Brian S. McCarthy, President, Board of Aldermen
Re: Special Board of Aldermen Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

Board of Aldermen
City of Nashua

229 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03061-2019

(603) 589-3030

Brian S. McCarthy

President, Board of Aldermen

July 17, 2017

Patricia D. Piecuch, City Clerk
City of Nashua

229 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03061-2019

Dear Ms. Piecuch:

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Please be advised | am hereby calling a Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen for Tuesday, August
8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber. Charles Mcintyre, Director of the New Hampshire
Lottery Commission will be in attendance to discuss the keno component of Senate Bill 191, Establishing
Keno and Relative to Funding for Kindergarten.

Sincerely,

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Brian McCarthy, President

cc: Mayor Jim Donchess

Steven A. Bolton, Corporation Counsel

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2017 SESSION
17-0138
04/06
SENATE BILL 191-FN
AN ACT establishing keno and relative to funding for kindergarten.
SPONSORS: Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. D'Allesandro, Dist 20; Sen. Feltes, Dist 15; Sen.

Hennessey, Dist 5; Sen. Kahn, Dist 10; Sen. Lasky, Dist 13; Sen. McGilvray, Dist
16; Sen. Reagan, Dist 17; Sen. Soucy, Dist 18; Sen. Ward, Dist 8; Sen. Woodburn,
Dist 1; Rep. Gile, Merr. 27; Rep. Grenier, Sull. 7; Rep. Bates, Rock. 7

COMMITTEE: Education

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes keno in New Hampshire and establishes a program to provide grants to
kindergarten students.

Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [i-brackets-and-struckthreuch-]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seventeen
AN ACT establishing keno and relative to funding for kindergarten. .

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

229:1 New Subdivision; Keno. Amend RSA 284 by inserting after section 40 the following new

subdivision:
Keno

284:41 Definition. In this subdivision, “keno” means any game where a player purchases a
ticket from a field of 80 numbers and selects a specific amount of numbers. A random number
generator employed by the lottery commission chooses 20 numbers at random and the player is paid
out against his or her original wager.

284:42 Administration and Enforcement. The lottery commission shall administer and enforce
this subdivision in any town or city that has voted to allow such gaming.

284:43 Rulemaking. The lottery commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative
to:

I. The application procedure for keno licenses.

II. Information to be required on license applications.

III. Procedures for a hearing following the revocation of a license.

IV. The operation of keno games, including types and amounts of wagers.

V. Information required and forms for submission of financial reports.

VI. Guidelines for licensees under this subdivision to set transaction limits for daily,
weekly, and monthly play of keno for individual keno players.

284:44 License Fees.

I. The license fee for a commercial premises keno license issued under RSA 284:46 shall be
$500 per year. Such fee shall be submitted to the lottery commission at the time the application is
made and shall be refunded if the application is denied.

II. All net proceeds collected by the lottery commission under this section shall be deposited
in the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39.

284:45 License Applications.

I. Applications shall be submitted to the lottery commission by the licensee. Proof of

authority to submit the application on behalf of the licensee may be required.

II. Applications shall be made only on the forms supplied to the licensee by the lottery

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commission.
III. The application form shall be fully completed by the licensee.
IV. Applicants for commercial premises keno licenses shall be submitted at least 30 days
before the first game date.
V. The applicant shall certify under oath that:
(a) The information provided on the application is accurate.
(b) Neither the applicant nor any employee will operate keno games if such person has
been convicted of a felony within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a
misdemeanor involving falsehood or dishonesty within the previous 5 years which has not been
annulled by a court, or has violated the statutes or rules governing charitable gaming in this or any
state.
(c) The applicant and any employee who will be participating in the operation of the
keno games is aware of all statutes and rules applicable to the operation of keno games.
VI. To be eligible for licensure under this subdivision an applicant shall:
(a) Document that it is one of the following:
(1) A restaurant or hotel holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:20, II,
RSA 178:21, II(a) or (b), or RSA 178:22, V(q).
(2) A brew pub holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:13.
(3) A ballroom holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:22, V(c).
(4) A veterans’ club, private club, or social club holding a valid liquor license under
RSA 178:22, V(h).
(5) A convention center holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:22, V(i).
(6) A hotel holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:22, V(k).
(7) A racetrack holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:22, V(n).
(8) A sports recreation facility holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:22, V(v).
(b) Document that the keno games will only be operated in towns and cities that have
voted to allow the operation of keno games pursuant to RSA 284:51.
(c) Maintain a current list of employees.
(d) Document that no minor under the age of 18 shall be allowed to purchase or redeem
a keno ticket.
VII. A suspension or revocation of a liquor license shall result in the immediate suspension
of the keno license issued under this chapter.
284:46 License; Issuance.
I. Upon receipt of an application under RSA 284:45 the lottery commission shall review the
application and shall, in writing, grant or deny the application within 45 days of receipt.
II. The lottery commission shall deny a license application for any one of the following

reasons:

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(a) The license of the applicant has been previously revoked by the commission.

(b) The applicant has been convicted of a crime provided for in this chapter or in any
other chapter for any gaming offense.

(c) The applicant loses his or her liquor license after submitting the application.

III. No person who has been convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor within the
previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a class B misdemeanor within the past
5 years which has not been annulled by a court, or who has violated any of the statutes or rules
governing charitable gambling in the past in this or in any other state shall be licensed under this
subdivision, or rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise provide any hall or keno paraphernalia for the
conduct of keno licensed under this subdivision.

IV. The lottery commission shall only issue a license for an eligible location where keno
tickets shall be sold and the game played within the area apportioned to distribute beverages
pursuant to RSA 284:45. The lottery commission shall control the installation of the keno ticket
terminals and ensure that the sale of the tickets is limited to the area apportioned to distribute
beverages pursuant to RSA 284:45.

284:47 Operation of Keno Games.

I. A licensee may operate keno games at its business between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11

II. A licensee may retain 8 percent of the proceeds from keno games. Of the remaining 92
percent:

(a) One percent shall be paid to the department of health and human services to
support research, prevention, intervention, and treatment services for problem gamblers.

(b) The remainder, less the administrative costs of the lottery commission and prize
payouts, shall be deposited in the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39.

II. No person who has been convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor within the
previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a class B misdemeanor within the past
5 years which has not been annulled by a court, or who has violated any of the statutes or rules
governing charitable gambling in the past in this or any other state shall operate a keno game
licensed under this subdivision, or rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise provide any hall or keno
paraphernalia for the conduct of keno licensed under this subdivision.

IV. No one under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase or redeem a keno ticket.

284:48 Financial Reports and Inspection Required.

I. Any person which has been licensed to conduct keno games shall submit a complete
financial report to the lottery commission for each license issued under RSA 284:46 within 15 days
after the expiration of each license, provided, however, a complete monthly financial report shall be
submitted in a timely fashion to the commission for each month covered by a license issued under

RSA 284:46 on a form to be approved by the lottery commission.

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II. All licensees shall maintain a separate checking account for the deposit and
disbursement of all income relating to keno, except cash prizes awarded at the games. All expenses
shall be paid by check, and all prizes of $500 or more shall be paid by check. No keno funds shall be
commingled with other funds of the licensee. The licensee shall retain all canceled checks for the
payment of expenses and prizes for at least 2 years from the date of the check. The licensee shall
not cash checks which it issues.

TIt. All financial reports filed by the licensee shall be maintained by the lottery commission
for a period of one year from the date of filing and shall be open to public inspection.

IV. All financial records pertaining to the operation of keno games shall be maintained by
the licensee and shall be made available to representatives of the lottery commission or of the
commissioner of the department of safety upon request.

V. A licensee which has been licensed to conduct keno games shall maintain complete and
accurate documentation of all revenues and expenses contained in the financial reports for at least 2
years from the date the financial report is filed.

284:49 Suspension; Revocation. The commission may suspend or revoke the license of any
licensee who violates any provision of this subdivision. Any licensee whose license is revoked shall
not be eligible for licensure for a period of up to one year from the date of revocation.

284:50 Rehearing and Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission to deny or
revoke a keno license may apply to the commission for a rehearing within 15 business days of the
decision. Rehearings and appeals shall be governed by RSA 541.

284:51 Local Option.

I. Any town or city may allow the operation of keno games according to the provisions of
this subdivision, in the following manner:

(a) In a town, the question shall be placed on the warrant of an annual town meeting
under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3, and shall be voted on a ballot. In a city, the legislative
body may vote to place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election, or, in
the alternative, shall place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election
upon submission to the legislative body of a petition signed by 5 percent of the registered voters.

(b) The selectmen, aldermen, or city council shall hold a public hearing on the question
at least 15 days but not more than 30 days before the question is to be voted on. Notice of the
hearing shall be posted in at least 2 public places in the municipality and published in a newspaper
of general circulation at least 7 days before the hearing.

(c) The wording of the question shall be substantially as follows: “Shall we allow the
operation of keno games within the town or city?”

II, If a majority of those voting on the question vote “Yes,” keno games may be operated
within the town or city.

IL. If the question is not approved, the question may later be voted upon according to the

Conservation Commission

Dan Sloan (New Appointment) Term to Expire: December 31, 2017
8 Westfield Street
Nashua NH 03062

Planning Board

Scott LeClair (Reappointment) Term to Expire: March 31, 2019
10 Daylily Drive
Nashua NH 03062

David Robbins (Reappointment) Term to Expire: March 31, 2019
102 Cherrywood Drive
Nashua, NH 03062

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-16-039
Endorsers:

Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Tom Lopez

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

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NASHUA TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH NASHUA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, RIVIER UNIVERSITY, DANIEL WEBSTER COLLEGE, TOWN
OF HUDSON, TOWN OF MERRIMACK, SOUHEGAN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION
COLLABORATIVE, AND THE PLUS COMPANY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES
e Finance Committee Recommends: Final Passage

R-16-040

Endorsers: Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Benjamin M. Clemons
Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman June M. Caron

Alderman Ken Siegel

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

Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED
THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,650,000)
FOR THE SPIT BROOK ROAD FIRE STATION 3 BUILDING RENOVATIONS

e Budget Review Committee Recommends: Final Passage

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provisions of paragraph I at the next annual town meeting or regular municipal election.

IV. A municipality that has voted to allow the operation of keno games may consider
rescinding its action in the manner described in paragraph I of this section.

VY. The lottery commission shall maintain a list of municipalities where keno is available.

229:2 Application of Receipts; Education Trust Fund. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b)(65) to read as
follows:
(65) Money received under RSA 77-A, RSA 77-E, RSA 78, RSA 78-A, RSA 78-B,
RSA 83-F, RSA 284:44 and RSA 284:47, and from the sweepstakes fund, which shall be credited to
the education trust fund under RSA 198:39.
229:3 Education Trust Fund; Keno Profits Added. Amend RSA 198:39, I(k) to read as follows:

(k) Funds collected and paid over to the state treasurer by the lottery
commission pursuant to RSA 284:44 and RSA 284:47.

() Any other moneys appropriated from the general fund.

229:4 New Section; School Money; Kindergarten Grants. Amend RSA 198 by inserting after
section 48-b the following new section:
198:48-c Kindergarten Grants.

I.(a) For fiscal year 2019, in addition to any funds received pursuant to RSA 198:40-a, in
the first year that a school district or chartered public school that operates an approved full-day
kindergarten program, the commissioner of the department of education shall calculate and
distribute a grant of $1,100 per kindergarten pupil based on the enrollment number of eligible full-
day kindergarten pupils on the first day of the school year. The superintendent, or designee, shall
certify the enrollment number of kindergarten pupils to the commissioner.

(b) For fiscal year 2019, once pupils enrolled in an approved full-day kindergarten
program have been counted in the school district's average daily membership in attendance as
defined in RSA 198:38, I, a school district, or a chartered public school based on its kindergarten
average daily membership enrollment number, shall receive, in addition to any funds received
pursuant to RSA 198:40-a, an additional grant of $1,100 per kindergarten pupil attending a full-day
kindergarten program. The commissioner shall certify the amount of the grant to the state
treasurer and direct the payment thereof from the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39
to the school district or chartered public school.

(c) Grants shall be disbursed to a school district pursuant to the distribution schedule in
RSA 198:42 and to a chartered public school pursuant to the distribution schedule in RSA 194-B:11,
I(c).

(d) The amount necessary to fund the grants under this section is hereby appropriated
to the department from the education trust fund. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant
from the education trust fund to satisfy the state's obligation under this section.

II. A school district or chartered public school that operates an approved full-day