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B. No employee shall be required to ride the rear of a hose wagon alone
except when a second employee is on emergency leave as specified in Article 15 or
24, or has called in sick under Article 22 unless the second employee is responding
to the same incident in another vehicle. The first employee will then ride alone

only until the second employee returns or his or her substitute arrives as specified
under Article 15 or 24.

C. The Department will first respond to each incident other than a brush
fire with an engine/aerial having not less than an officer, a driver and two fire
fighters. In the event of response by additional personnel, not less than two fire
fighters and one officer shall be assigned to each hose line. Under normal
operating conditions, any apparatus in active operation at a fire scene shall have an
operator. The only exceptions to the foregoing shall be as follows:

1. When one member of the group responding is engaged in first
responder duties.

2. When an officer is engaged in group training with other officers. In
that event an officer shall respond to a structure fire at the same time as the
first dispatch via separate vehicle.

3. When an employee is on emergency leave as specified in Article 15 or
24 or has called in sick under Article 22. In that event, less than the above
numbers of personnel will respond only until the absent employee on

emergency leave returns or his or her substitute arrives as specified under
Article 15 or 24.

4. When an employee becomes unable to perform his/her duties due to
illness or injury and leaves work after 0800 hours on the day shift or after
1800 hours on the night shift. Under no circumstances, however, will this
subparagraph result in more than one unfilled slot on a shift.

5. When a member is responding with another vehicle.

6. During EMS training there will be no more than 3 companies out of
service or 2 companies out of service and one company short one person
(every effort possible will be made to place as many members as possible on
a single piece of apparatus for the purpose of placing it out of service for
training).

Exhibit A -

scope of Services

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iii. Replace the existing 42-inch 90-bend with nozzles at the western wall where the existing
header exits the building.

iv. Develop a plan for redundant header while maintaining adequate access to existing
facilities including ability to utilize existing bridge crane for pump and piping removal.

v. Assess options for tying the redundant neader into the existing force main. Assess
provisions for future dual force mains either to the existing grit chambers or potential
future replacement grit removal facility.

vi. Determine the requirements for installing electrical actuators on the plug valves including
structural, instrumentation and electrical provisions.

vii. Develop a plan for constructing a platform to access plug valves on the discharge to both
the existing and redundant header systems.

viii. Develop preliminary design level drawings of the proposed redundant header system
identifying any changes from the existing system and illustrating the potential access
platform and electrical actuators.

Wet well modifications, including:
i. Replacing slide gate SLG-O2 to allow for wet well isolation.

ii, Assess the need for miscellaneous concrete repairs in the wet wells (seal cracks,
cementitious overlay, etc.).

iii, Assess replacement requirements for wet well level-monitoring system including
identifying options for redundancy.

Existing force main: Assess options for inspecting and lining (if warranted) the buried 42-inch force
main between the Influent Pump Station and the Grit Tanks.
i. Assess options for inspection as part of subsequent investigations prior to proceeding with
final design or to be conducted during construction when force main is bypassed.

ii. Assess options for lining (if warranted) using cured-in-place piping (CIPP} or spray-on

interior coatings.
Replacement valve options, including:
i. Assess advantages and disadvantages of replacing existing check valves with electrically
actuated motorized valves (plug or cane type}.

ii. Evafuate cost versus benefits of specifying higher quality plug valves with a higher k-factor,

fii, Evaluate using knife valves versus plug valves for replacement of existing plug valves,

Bypass pumping alternatives, including:
i. Assess capacity requirements, duration, and seasonality factors.

ii. Utilizing conventional bypass pumping pit for main pump station to main WWTF.

iii. Utilizing the existing WWFTF pump station with bypass pumping from the feed-well of the
WWETF to the grit chambers.

iv. Utitizing the existing WWFTF pump station with bypass pumping from an isolated chlorine
contact tank to the aeration basin inlet channel.

Conduct a pump system head analysis to assess the impact on pumping capacity of the above-
identified proposed changes to the piping system, including:
i. Redundant header system impacts.

ii. Any valving system changes anticipated to change the k-factor that characterizes head loss
across a particular valve.

iii. Differences in force main diameter if various lining technologies are utilized.

The scope of anticipated improvements for building design disciplines is assumed to be jimited to:
changes in pipe support needs (structural); the potential new valve access platform(s}

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D. The minimum number of fire suppression personnel on duty on any
given shift will be based on the following formula for each piece of fire apparatus
designated by the Commission as being in service for that duty shift.

1. Total number of engines times four personnel.
2. Total number of aerials times four personnel.

3. Shift Management Technician. Position to be filled during the 2015
fiscal year.

The total number of personnel designated by the above formula shall be
temporarily reduced by any personnel absent as set out in Paragraph C,
subparagraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 above. The designation of the above formula for
safety purposes shall not operate as a restriction on the stations or pieces of
apparatus to which individual personnel may be assigned. The Fire Commission
will designate in writing which pieces of apparatus are to be in service at each
station for each duty shift. Ten (10) days’ notice will be given in writing prior to
any change in designation which results in a piece of apparatus being taken out of
service for seven (7) days or less. Twenty-one (21) days’ notice will be given in
writing prior to any change in designation which results in a piece of apparatus
being taken out of service for any period in excess of seven (7) days.

Specialty vehicles are any vehicles which are operational but not in service
on a full time status, or manned. Examples could be CFR 1, Utility, Forestry,
Spare apparatus (engines or ladders), Command van, etc. Specialty vehicles are
subject to the provisions of Article 12, Paragraph C.5.

E. There shall also be provisions for proper working facilities,
equipment, tools, safety devices, protective clothing and other modern implements
of fire rescue services so as to provide the City with an efficient and safety-minded
fire fighting organization to give the City full protection within the limits of the
annual budget as passed by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen.

F. After the four Dispatch Supervisors are hired, there shall be no less
than three Fire Dispatchers or Dispatch Supervisors on duty at all times, with the
exception of time taken under Article 15, F. If a third Fire Dispatcher or Dispatch
Supervisor is needed, every effort will be made to call in a third Fire Dispatcher or
Dispatch Supervisor from the remaining pool of Fire Dispatchers and Dispatch

Supervisors. If unable to secure replacement from off duty Fire Dispatchers and
Dispatch Supervisors, the dispatch center will operate with the remaining two
members for the remainder of the shift. This language only applies if a member
must leave after their shift has begun.

F.1. If three Fire Dispatchers are working on a shift, the most senior of the
three Fire Dispatchers working will receive Article 34 Working Out of
Classification pay for performing the duties of a Dispatch Supervisor. As the
Dispatch Supervisor salary grids do not have a probation rate column, the “2
years” column will be used as the probationary rate for that position. The specific
pay in the “2 year” column will be based on any Dispatch Supervisor certifications
that the Fire Dispatcher has.

G. The Department will implement and fund an “Infectious Disease
program that will provide employees who choose to, the opportunity to receive:

-Hepatitis — A inoculation.

-Hepatitis — B titer for those members who have had the Hepatitis — B series
and are not aware of their immunity.

-Hepatitis — C baseline screening.
-Tuberculosis screening annually.
Article 13 - SALARIES

A. — Effective July 1, 2019, a 3.5% cost of living increase in wages will be
added to the payroll grade and step grid by the City. All eligible members in those
grades will also be placed on the payroll grade and step grid as determined by
classification and certification as set forth in Appendix A of this Agreement.

B. — Effective July 1, 2020, a 3.5% cost of living increase in wages will be
added to the payroll grade and step grid by the City. All eligible members in those
grades will also be placed on the payroll grade and step grid as determined by the
classification and certification as set forth in Appendix B of this Agreement.

C. — Effective July 1, 2021, a 3.5% cost of living increase in wages will be
added to the payroll grade and step grid by the City. All eligible members in those

grades will also be placed on the payroll grade and step grid as determined by the
classification and certification as set forth in Appendix C of this Agreement.

D. — Effective July 1, 2022, a 3.5% cost of living increase in wages will be
added to the payroll grade and step grid by the City. All eligible members in those
grades will also be placed on the payroll grade and step grid as determined by the
classification and certification as set forth in Appendix D of this Agreement.

E. — All members of the bargaining unit who have completed ten or more
years of service with the Nashua Fire Rescue as of July 1, 1997 shall be considered
certified for purposes of grade and step grid.

The members to which this subsection pertains, agree to make a good faith
attempt to secure certification specific to the members position, provided training
is available locally. The City agrees to endeavor to make the training necessary for
said certification available within the department while on duty.

All members of the bargaining unit achieving 10 years of service with
Nashua Fire Rescue after July 1, 1997 or promoted after July 1, 1997 will be
required to have the certification specific to the member’s position to receive the
certified grade on payroll grid.

Fire Fighters and Fire Dispatchers who were employed before July 1, 2003
and are not currently certified as set forth in this Article shall be entitled the
appropriate percentage based wage increase as described in Article 13, sections A
and B.

Certifications for the purpose of receiving the certified grade on the payroll
grid is subject to specific certification being available in New Hampshire.

Any member currently certified prior to the effective date of this Agreement,
shall participate in necessary training to remain certified. However, they are not
subject to any additional requirements.

F. All step increases are effective July 1, annually except:

1. Probation, which advances a step on the payroll grade and step
grid after successful completion of probation; and

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2. FF and Dispatcher members with less than four (4) years of
departmental service shall be paid at the appropriate grade and step on the
payroll grade and step grid effective on the date of certification or the date of
their departmental anniversary, whichever comes later.

G. Effective July 1, 2012, the base weekly pay for certified members will
include compensation equal to one-half (1/2) times hourly rate for certifications for
Hazardous Materials: Awareness, Operation and Decon and EMT-B or higher or, if
hired before July 1, 2000, First Responder, Oxygen Therapy, Back Board and
AED. Those members who do not obtain or maintain these certifications will be
paid at the appropriate grade.

H. Members in a Special Division who currently receive a stipend for
any certification or any member who is hired, promoted or transferred to a Special
Division in the future, will receive stipends currently available to existing
members.

I. Additional Stipend shall be paid to members who hold, maintain, and
participate in the following Certifications:

1.1. Hazardous Materials Team Members shall receive additionally one (1)
time hourly rate weekly (Emergency Services Personnel ONLY).

Hazardous Materials Alternate Team Members shall receive additionally one
half (1/2) times hourly rate weekly (Emergency Services Personnel ONLY).

1.2. Effective July 1, 2004 or when Emergency Dive Team is placed in
service whichever comes first.

Emergency Dive Team: Dive Tenders/Boat Operators shall additionally
receive one half (1/2) times hourly rate weekly.

Emergency Dive Team Members shall receive shall receive for this
certification additionally one (1) times hourly rate weekly.

1.3. NFR will make available all refresher courses and recertification for
EMT -— Intermediate, EMT — Basic, and First Responder on duty. NFR will cover
EMT — Paramedics for 1 shift (10 hr day/14 hr night) for the purposes of receiving
their EMT — Paramedic recertification.

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Article 14 - HOURS OF DUTY

A. The following employees shall work four (4) ten-hour days: Fire
Alarm Superintendent, Fire Alarm Assistant Superintendent, Fire Alarm Lineman,
Superintendent of Fleet, Assistant Superintendent of Fleet, Mechanic, Fire
Marshall, Inspector/Investigator, Inspector/Public Education Officer, Captain of
Training, Assistant Superintendent of Training and Training/Safety Lieutenant.
The schedules shall be arranged as follows:

1 The four (4) ten-hour days shall be worked on a Monday to Friday
with the following exceptions:

a. One person from each division may be required to work one
Saturday or one evening shift per month on a rotation basis if 7 days’ notice
is provided.

b. All employees covered by this subsection 14A-1 shall work
from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. or 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. as assigned by the
Division Supervisor. Starting times for the individuals affected by this
Subsection 14-1, b may be varied with the mutual agreement of the Union
and the Chief of the Department.

2. The Saturday schedule for all Employees covered by this Section, and
the evening schedule will not be worked if one member of a division is on sick
leave for the week; on bereavement leave; at a Department-approved school for
one week or more; injury duty; during a holiday week or armed forces/reserve duty
for one week or more; or personal leave for one week or more.

3. With prior approval of the Chief or the Chief’s designee, employees
covered by Article 14, A may be allowed to attend applicable job related training
while on duty without having to use their own leave time.

B. — Effective March 29, 2012, Fire Privates, Fire Lieutenants and Fire
Captains shall work an average forty-two (42) hours per week on an eight week

cycle. The following provisions shall apply:

1. For any piece of apparatus which is designated by the Fire
Commissioners as being in service for 24 hours per day:

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The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms & Conditions required by USDOT, whether or
not expressly stated in the preceding contract provisions. All USDOT required contractual provisions, as stated
in FTA Circular 4220.1F, are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding,
all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in
this contract. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any
request that would cause the City to be in violation of FTA terms and conditions.

7. Environmental Resource Conservation and Energy Conservation.

(a) Energy Conservation.

Contractor shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are
contained in the New Hampshire energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6321 et seq.

(b) Clean Air.

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations pursuant to Section 306 of
the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7606, and other requirements of the Clean Air Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 — 7671q. Contractor shall report each violation to the City and
understands and agrees that the City will, in turn, report each violation as required to FTA and the
appropriate EPA Regional Office.

2. Contractor shall include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole
or in part with FTA assistance.

(c) Clean Water

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to Section
508 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 1368, and other requirements of the Clean
Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 - 1377. Contractor shall report each violation to the City
and understands and agrees that the City shall, in turn, report each violation as required to FTA and
the appropriate EPA Regional Office.

2. Contractor shall include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole
or in part with FTA assistance.

8. Compliance with Laws & Federal Changes. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, programs, plans, and orders in the performance of the Contract
Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, Contractor shall comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies,
procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master
Agreement between the City and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the
term of the contract. Contractor's failure to comply shall constitute a material breach of the contract.

9. Debarment and Suspension.

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of Executive Order Nos. 12549 and 12689,
“Debarment and Suspension,” 31 U.S.C. Section 6101 note; and USDOT regulations on Debarment and
Suspension and 49 CFR Part 29.

(b) Unless otherwise permitted, the Contractor agrees to refrain from awarding any third-party contract of any
amount to or entering into any subcontract of any amount with a party included in the “U.S. General
Services Administration’s (U.S. GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal procurement and Non-
procurement Program,” implementing Executive Order Nos. 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and
Suspension” and 49 CFR Part 29. The list also include the names of parties debarred, suspended, or
otherwise excluded by agencies, and contractors declared ineligible for contract award under statutory or
regulatory authority other than Executive Order Nos. 12546 and 12689.

A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. via
teleconference.

President Lori Wilshire presided; City Clerk Susan Lovering recorded.
Prayer was offered by City Clerk Susan Lovering; Alderwoman Elizabeth Lu led in the Pledge to the Flag.
President Wilshire

As President of the Board of Aldermen, | find that due to the State of Emergency declared by the
Governor as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the Governor's Emergency
Order #12 pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, this public body is authorized to meet electronically.

Please note that there is no physical location to observe and listen contemporaneously to this meeting,
which was authorized pursuant to the Governors Emergency Order. However, in accordance with the
Emergency Order, | am confirming that we are:

a) Providing public access to the meeting by telephone, with additional access possibilities
by video or other electronic means:

To access Zoom, please refer to the agenda or the City’s website for the meeting link.
To join by phone dial: 1-929-205-6099 - Meeting ID: 854 9424 5358; Password: 091623

The public may also view the meeting via Channel 16.

b) Providing public notice of the necessary information for accessing the meeting:

We previously gave notice to the public of the necessary information for accessing the meeting,
through public postings. Instructions have also been provided on the City of Nashua’s website at
www.nashuanh.gov and publicly noticed at City Hall and at the Public Health Department.

c) Providing a mechanism for the public to alert the public body during the meeting if there are
problems with access:

If anybody has a problem accessing the meeting via phone or Channel 16, please call 603-821-2049
and they will help you connect.

d) Adjourning the meeting if the public is unable to access the meeting:

In the event the public is unable to access the meeting via the methods mentioned above, the
meeting will be adjourned and rescheduled. Please note that all votes that are taken during this
meeting shall be done by roll call vote.

Let’s start the meeting by taking a roll call attendance. When each member states their presence, please
also state whether there is anyone in the room with you during this meeting, which is required under
the Right-To-Know Law.

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The roll call was taken with 14 members of the Board of Aldermen present: Alderman Michael B. O’Brien,
Sr., Alderman Patricia Klee, Alderwoman Shoshanna Kelly, Alderman Richard A. Dowd, Alderman June M.
Caron, Alderman Benjamin Clemons, Alderman Lopez, Alderman David C. Tencza, Alderwoman Elizabeth
Lu, Alderman Ernest Jette, Alderman Jan Schmidt, Alderman Skip Cleaver, Alderman Linda Harriott-
Gathright, Alderman Wilshire. Alderman Brandon Michael Laws was recorded as absent.

Mayor James W. Donchess, Corporation Counsel Steven A. Bolton, were also in attendance via
teleconference.

Alderman O’Brien

| am present, | can hear the proceedings and | am alone.

Alderman Klee

| am here, | can hear the proceedings and | am alone.

Alderwoman Kelly

| am here, | can hear everyone, | am alone and | am social distancing.
Alderman Dowd

| am here alone, | can hear everyone and | am social distancing in accordance with the Governor's Orders.
Alderman Caron

| am here, | am alone and | am by myself, thank you.

Alderman Clemons

Yes | am here and | am staying home per the Governor’s Orders and | can hear everyone.
Alderman Lopez

| am here, | can hear everybody and | am social distancing.

Alderman Tencza

| am present, | am alone and | am social distancing.

Alderwoman Lu

| am here, | can hear you, | am here by my lonesome and | am social distancing.
Alderman Jette

| am here, | am alone and | can hear you.

Alderman Schmidt

| am present, | can hear the proceedings and following the distancing orders.