Board of Aldermen Page 36
September 27, 2016
R-16-072
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Ken Siegel
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $249,266.77 FROM THE STATE
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2017
OPIOID ABUSE REDUCTION INITIATIVE (OARI)”
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy
NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES - None
PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jim Cutter, 86 Palm Street
We have had a problem with our neighbors, the Gilbertson’s for a long time because the city building
inspectors of 1950 and 1971 lead the Gilbertson’s astray by approving building permits that did not have
actual dimensions that violated the plat ordinance. Because it is a city error, we expect the city to correct
it. See RSA 626:3, Il, Effect of Ignorance or Mistake. This statute puts the blame on the building
inspector/public servant who approved the building permit. Sincerely, Jim.
REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Alderman Lopez
| just wanted to comment that | had the opportunity to sleep in a box on Friday and particularly working
with the homeless myself | was under the impression that | understood somewhat of their situation but it
really brought it home to what some of our fellow neighbors are going through when they are having
trouble finding housing. There are many reasons for homelessness, opioid abuse or a temporary break
in their family. Regardless of the cause it’s a very unfortunate situation and there is a shortage of
housing available for people to move into; public housing or otherwise. | was encouraged this morning to
actually attend the opening of the Salmon Street Elderly Housing Program. | think making sure that the
elderly in our community don’t end up spending any nights in a box is just a basic imperative that we
should be attentive to as a city. | wanted to recognize the efforts of the city’s welfare department in doing
that.
Alderman Moriarty
The non-profit organization Symphony NH has their season opening concert at Keefe Auditorium on
Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Alderman Schoneman
| distributed a gift and a thank you note from local churches in the community that got together to
organize some volunteer efforts and they just wanted you to know that you are thanked by them.
