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A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Aldermanic Chamber.

President Brian S. McCarthy presided; Deputy City Clerk Judith Boileau recorded.

Prayer was offered by Deputy City Clerk Judith Boileau; Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
led in the Pledge to the Flag.

The roll call was taken with 15 members of the Board of Aldermen present.

Corporation Counsel Steven A. Bolton was also in attendance.

REMARKS BY THE MAYOR — None

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR - None

RECOGNITION PERIOD — None

READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the minutes of the Board of Aldermen
meetings of May 8, 2018, and the public hearing conducted by the Planning & Economic

Development Committee on May 15, 2018, accepted, placed on file, and the readings suspended.

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING ONLY PROCEDURAL ACTIONS AND WRITTEN REPORTS
FROM LIAISONS

From: Linda Laflamme, Chairman, Board of Library Trustees
Re: Request for Joint Convention

There being no objection, President McCarthy accepted the communication, placed it on file, and
scheduled a Joint Convention with the Library Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at
7:30 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber.

From: Legal Department
Re: Street Re-Numbering Petition - Dawn Street

There being no objection, President McCarthy accepted the petition, referred it to the Committee
on Infrastructure and scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in
the Aldermanic Chamber.

There being no objection, President McCarthy suspended the rules to allow for the introduction
of a communication received after the agenda was prepared.

From: William McKinney, Building Department Manager
Re: Amendment to City Legislation O-18-012

There being no objection, President McCarthy accepted the communication and placed it on file.

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May 24, 2016

R-16-038
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE RAILROAD
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND PAN AM RAILWAYS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF REPLACING A RAILWAY HIGHWAY CROSSING ON EAST HOLLIS
STREET
Given its first reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE THAT THE RULES BE SO FAR SUSPENDED AS
TO ALLOW FOR THE SECOND READING OF R-16-038

A Viva Voce Roll Call was taken, which resulted as follows:
Yea: Alderman Wilshire, Alderman Clemons, Alderman Dowd, 12
Alderman Caron, Alderman Siegel, Alderman Schoneman,
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja, Alderman McGuinness, Alderman LeBrun,
Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Lopez, Alderman McCarthy
Nay: Alderman Cookson, Alderman Moriarty 2
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution R-16-038 given its second reading;
MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-16-038
A Viva Voce Roll Call was taken, which resulted as follows:
Yea: Alderman Wilshire, Alderman Clemons, Alderman Dowd, 13
Alderman Caron, Alderman Siegel, Alderman Schoneman,
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja, Alderman McGuinness, Alderman LeBrun,
Alderman Moriarty, Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Lopez,
Alderman McCarthy

Nay: Alderman Cookson 1

MOTION CARRIED
Resolution R-16-038 declared duly adopted.

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES — None

PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Jim Cutter, 86 Palm Street

Article 9, Administration, Section 36, plat. It was passed November 23, 1949, as a means to prevent land
theft and states all applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plan showing the actual

dimensions of each lot. On May 13, 1971, the building permit was approved for 88 Palm Street by the
building inspector for 53.57 feet. It was not the actual dimensions and took a 2.57 foot wide strip away

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

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING FINAL APPROVAL

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: CALE America Pay Station Contract

MOTION BY ALDERWOMAN KELLY TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND AWARD THE THREE-
YEAR CONTRACT TO CALE AMERICA, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,980
MOTION CARRIED

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: ASAP Fire Alarm Inspection Contract

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND AWARD THE TWO-YEAR
CONTRACT TO ASAP ALARM AND ELECTRICAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400
MOTION CARRIED

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Contract for Tax Credit Consultant

MOTION BY ALDERMAN LAWS TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND AWARD THE TWO-YEAR
CONTRACT TO WILLIAM C. CANNON IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,450

ON THE QUESTION

Alderman Jette

Could | just ask what that is for?

President McCarthy

That’s for the sale and new market tax credits on201 Main Street, if | am not mistaken.
MOTION CARRIED

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Independent Contract Agreement with Harbor Homes, Inc.

MOTION BY ALDERMAN TENCZA TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND AWARD THE THREE-YEAR
CONTRACT TO HARBOR HOMES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,008,703

ON THE QUESTION

President McCarthy

Alderman Lopez is recusing himself.
Alderman Jette

Should | ask what that’s for?

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Alderman Wilshire

Thank you. It is for the grant that comes in through the City, it’s a pass-through to the City for housing
opportunities for persons with AIDS and Harbor Homes provides housing and services to that
population. That's what this money is for.

Alderman Jette

Thank you.

MOTION CARRIED

From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Independent Contract Agreement with Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force

MOTION BY ALDERMAN HARRIOTT-GATHRIGHT TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND AWARD
THE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO SOUTHERN NH HIV/AIDS TASK FORCE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$382,297

MOTION CARRIED

PETITIONS — None

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

Appointments by the Mayor

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

Downtown Improvement Committee

Danielle Skelley (New Appointment) Term to Expire: June 1, 2021

175 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03060

Nashua Airport Authority

David Heath (New Appointment) Term to Expire: August 31, 2020

7 Casey Circle

Nashua, NH 03063

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

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
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There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the May 9, 2018, Budget Review
Committee accepted and placed on file.

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There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the May 14, 2018, Human Affairs
Committee accepted and placed on file.

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There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the May 7, 2018, Personnel/
Administrative Affairs Committee accepted and placed on file.

Special Planning & Economic Development Commniittee....................e cece 05/15/2018

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the May 15, 2018, Special Planning
& Economic Development Committee accepted and placed on file.

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There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the May 15, 2018, Planning &
Economic Development Committee accepted and placed on file.

CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Conservation Commission

Michael Reinke Term to Expire: December 31, 2020
(Moving from Alternate to Full Member)

35 Lock Street

Nashua, NH 03064

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared Michael Reinke, 35 Lock Street, Nashua,
duly appointed to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2020.

Cultural Connections Committee

Amanda M. Martinez (New Appointment) Term to Expire: May 1, 2021
45 Concord Street
Nashua, NH 03064

Paul Janampa (New Appointment) Term to Expire: May 1, 2021
51 Osgood Street, Apt. R413
Methuen, MA 01844

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared Amanda M. Martinez, 45 Concord Street,
Nashua, and Paul Janampa, 51 Osgood Street, Methuen, Massachusetts, duly appointed to the
Cultural Connections Committee for terms to expire May 1, 2021.

Oath of Office administered by Corporation Counsel.

Downtown Improvement Committee

Michael Watt, Alternate (New Appointment) Term to Expire: March 31, 2021

5 Strawberry Bank Road, Apt. 16

Nashua, NH 03062

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared Michael Watt, 5 Strawberry Bank Road,

Nashua, duly appointed as an alternate member to the Downtown Improvement Committee for a
term to expire March 31, 20271.

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Environment and Energy Committee

Anita Arden Cala (New Appointment) Term to Expire: March 31, 2020
15 Taylor Street
Nashua, NH 03060

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared Anita Arden Cala, 15 Taylor Street,
Nashua, duly appointed to the Environment and Energy Committee for a term to expire March
31, 2020.

Oath of Office administered by Corporation Counsel.
Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee

Brian Edwards (Reappointment) Term to Expire: March 31, 2021
1 Rice Avenue
Nashua, NH 03060

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared Brian Edwards, 1 Rice Avenue, Nashua,
duly appointed to the Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 20217.

Oath of Office administered by Corporation Counsel.

Planning Board

Adam C. Varley (Reappointment) Term to Expire: March 31, 2021
3 Scotia Way
Nashua, NH 03062

Edward Weber (Reappointment) Term to Expire: March 31, 2021
4 Cabernet Court
Nashua, NH 03062

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared Adam C. Varley, 3 Scotia Way, Nashua,
and Edward Weber, 4 Cabernet Court, Nashua, duly appointed to the Planning Board for terms
to expire March 31, 20271.

Oath of Office administered by Corporation Counsel to Edward Weber.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

James P. Welch, Alternate (Reappointment) Term to Expire: September 11, 2020

3 Greenwood Drive

Nashua, NH 03062

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared James P. Welch, 3 Greenwood Drive,

Nashua, duly appointed as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term
to expire September 11, 2020.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-18-027
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FOUR
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($384,000) FROM THE NASHUA CONSERVATION FUND TO ASSIST
IN THE FUNDING OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AT THE SULLIVAN FARM PROPERTY
Given its second reading;
MOTION BY ALDERMAN DOWD FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-18-027
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution R-18-027 declared duly adopted.

R-18-028
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $213,000 FROM THE
NEW HAMPSHIRE LAND AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE INVESTMENT PROGRAM (LCHIP)
TO ASSIST IN THE FUNDING OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AT THE SULLIVAN FARM
PROPERTY
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN KLEE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-18-028
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution R-18-028 declared duly adopted

R-18-029

Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

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AUTHORIZING CITY TO ACCEPT AN EXECUTORY INTEREST IN A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT AT THE SULLIVAN FARM PROPERTY
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN SCHMIDT FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-18-029
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution R-18-029 declared duly adopted

R-18-033
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael Brandon Laws
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $1,430,000 FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT INTO PUBLIC
HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT ACTIVITY “HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PERSONS WITH AIDS (“HOPWA”)”
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-18-033
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution R-18-033 declared duly adopted

R-18-034
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $879,760 AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
MATCHING FUNDS
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-18-034
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution R-18-034 declared duly adopted

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-18-011
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Patricia Klee
UPDATING THE FINANCIAL STANDARDS FOR THE CITY’S WELFARE GUIDELINES
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF O-18-011
MOTION CARRIED

Ordinance O-18-011 declared duly adopted.

There being no objection, President McCarthy suspended the rules to allow for a second reading
of Ordinance O-18-012

O-18-012

Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess

AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY BUILDING REGULATIONS
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE TO AMEND O-18-012 BY REPLACING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY
WITH THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT MANAGER’S
MEMORANDUM ACCEPTED EARLIER THIS EVENING

MOTION CARRIED

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE TO TABLE O-18-012 PENDING THE PUBLIC HEARING
SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018, AT 7:00 PM IN THE ALDERMANIC CHAMBER
MOTION CARRIED

O-18-013
Endorsers: Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman Patricia Klee
AMENDING THE ACCESSORY DWELLING ORDINANCE
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERWOMAN MELIZZI-GOLJA FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF O-18-013
ON THE QUESTION
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja

May | just speak to the amendment? | know that everyone here has read it and we have had discussion
but for the public, the amendment now makes it so that one of the two dwellings in a home that has an
accessory dwelling must always be owner occupied. And this will continue even when the property is
sold. If the new owner desires to have an accessory dwelling, that owner will still have to live in either
the larger or smaller of the two units, so it will always be owner occupied. Thank you.

MOTION CARRIED

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Ordinance O-18-013 declared duly adopted.

O-18-014

Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess

SETTING PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN CARON FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF O-18-014
MOTION CARRIED

Ordinance O-18-014 declared duly adopted.

NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-18-036
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy

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RELATIVE TO THE TRANSFER OF $25,000 FROM DEPARTMENT 194 “CONTINGENCY”,

ACCOUNT 70100 “GENERAL CONTINGENCY” TO DEPARTMENT 109 “CIVIC &

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES”, ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION 56 “OUTSIDE AGENCIES”
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE NASHUA ASSOCIATION FOR THE

ELDERLY

Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-18-037
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws

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

RELATIVE TO THE TRANSFER OF $150,000 FROM DEPARTMENT 159 “OTHER PUBLIC

SAFETY”, ACCOUNT 54835 “HYDRANT FEES” TO DEPARTMENT 198 “INTERFUND

TRANSFERS”, ACCOUNT 89725 “TRANSFER TO CITY RETIREMENT TRUST FUND”
Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President McCarthy