Board of Aldermen
February 23, 2016 Page 2
PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE ACTED
UPON THIS EVENING
Mr. Jim Tollner, Police Commissioner, Nashua Police Department
This is about the police supervisor’s contract. When we look at the contract it’s always a tough pill for the
Board of Aldermen as we work on the financials for the city. | would like to take a moment to recognize the
work that the supervisors do in the Nashua Police Department. Like a lot of cities Nashua finds itself
addressing heightened aggression and dealing with a variety of issues. The science of policing has become
something with many moving parts and this dynamic has become something that our supervisors have
shouldered with great success. | would just ask that in recognition of this that you support the police
supervisor's contract this evening. Thank you very much.
Deputy Chief Michael Carignan, Nashua Police Department
I’m here tonight representing Andrew Lavoie who is on vacation and unable to attend. Chief Lavoie wanted to
be here tonight with me to show support for this contract which is in front of you involving the Nashua Police
supervisor’s in the city. I’ve been working on this contract for the last eight months. I’ve been working hard
with the team of supervisor's who have always recognized the need for fiscal responsibility and the limitations
placed on me to negotiate certain portions of this contract. | believe the contract represents their
professionalism, their accountability and their leadership in bringing about the highest possible standards for
every Nashua police officer which is something that | expect and you all deserve. The chief and | believe
strongly that we can work this contract into the FY ’17 guidelines that were presented to us last week. The
chief and | would both like to thank you for your support and you consideration.
Sergeant Keith Dillon, Nashua Police Department
| am also the President of the Nashua Police Supervisors Union. First | would like to thank you for your
consideration in this matter and secondly | would like to state that members of the union understand that
financial decisions are often difficult and the members of the union believe in fiscal responsibility as well and
that’s why we believe that this is a fair contract that is just on both sides. The union is comprised of dedicated
professionals who have over the years demonstrated their commitment to the safety and the welfare of the
residents of Nashua and to provide the highest level of service. The Nashua Police Department’s supervisor's
union also believes that this is one of the Board’s highest priorities as well. We believe this contract helps to
ensure that the City of Nashua will retain those qualified professionals and be able to continue to provide a
high level of safety and the protection of the future.
Mr. Bernie Cote, 22 Granley Street
| am here to talk about Charron Avenue which you people are intending to do and | don’t understand why. I’ve
lived in Nashua all of my life and | Know that I’m older than any one of you in here. It’s never been a problem
and | don’t know why you people want to get rid of that little jig about because it takes only about two or three
minutes to do it. You people are looking to spend over $1 million and lately that’s all that is being done in this
city is money, money, money. Well, what are we getting? We are getting nothing. Thank you.
PETITIONS — None
NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS
Joint Convention with the Board of Library Trustees
MOTION BY ALDERMAN CLEMONS THAT THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEET IN JOINT CONVENTION
WITH THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A TRUSTEE
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