Minutes

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There being no objection, President Wilshire declared that the Joint Convention now arise.

Joint Convention with Ira F. Harris Lecture Trustees

There being no objection, President Lori Wilshire declared that the Board of Aldermen meet in joint

convention with the Ira F. Harris Lecture Trustees for the purpose of re-electing a trustee and called

for a nomination.

Trustee Jane Hanle-Olsson nominated Judith Cudhea for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2021

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ON THE QUESTION

Alderman Lopez

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Even from Manchester and throughout the State and even a restaurant that is a very large regional
restaurant chain thinks this is great for Nashua. So I'd like you to consider that and we support obviously
what the Budget Committee recommendation is thank you.

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So it’s quite a lengthy presentation but there’s a lot of concerns. | think people are just basically concerned
about the runaway costs and | think again it somewhat of a trust that you had to meet that deadline, sort of
a sunset deadline of 2 years. You didn’t meet it and | think there’s a very strong message in that. So |
think you are really kind of ignoring the will of the voters on this one. And | think you should really take that
into consideration on your vote tonight.

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For practical reasons, however, very few events are held in the colder seasons. The Performing Arts
Center would be a venue to attract local and not-so-local patrons in all seasons benefiting Nashua
Restaurants and Shops.

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President Wilshire

We have 9 people signed up to speak and we do have a 15-minute public comment period. | know a lot of
people spoke at the Public Hearing so if you could keep your comments so that other people have an
opportunity that haven’t spoken. Please give your name and address for the record please?

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RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

President Wilshire
Thank you Mayor. OK responses to remarks by the Mayor.
Alderman Jette

| would just like to point out that you are having your meeting in Ward 5. | just wanted to welcome everyone to
Ward 5.

President Wilshire

It’s a pleasure to be in Ward 5, Alderman Jette.

Alderman Lopez

| just want to point out that you usually have your meetings in Ward 4.

President Wilshire

A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. in the
classroom at the Nashua Police Department, 28 Officer James Roche Drive, Nashua.

President Lori Wilshire presided; City Clerk Susan Lovering recorded.

Prayer was offered by City Clerk Susan Lovering; Alderman Brandon Michael Laws led in the Pledge to the
Flag.

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

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