Capital Improvement Committee

City of Laconia Planning Board Capital Improvement Sub-Committee Notice of Public Hearing Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 6:30 PM Armand A Bolduc City Council Chamber 9/23/2021 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Peter Brunette, acting Chair, read aloud the ZOOM meeting information. Peter Brunette called the meeting to order at 6:33PM 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Bruce Cheney; Charlie St. Clair; Gail Ober; Jane LaRoche; Mark Haynes; Michael Foote; Paul Duggan; Peter Brunette; Stacy Soucy Members Absent: Robert Hamel 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Karen Santoro, Zoning Technician 4. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Rob Mora, Assistant Planner 5. OVERVIEW, SCORING, AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rob Mora went over the contents of the CIP binder and how it is organized. He also outlined the schedule that was in the binder. Peter Brunette outlined the responsibilities of the Committee. Gail Ober asked about prior year submittals, if a project is carried over from a prior year, are the numbers available for reference. Rob Mora will provide prior years submittals to those members who wish to have them. The Committee discussed the future path of Laconia as a whole. Emphasis has been placed on infrastructure improvements including transportation, recreation and utilities. It was noted that the committee reviews the requests by the departments and prioritizes them before they get to City Council. Bruce Cheney briefly outlined City Council’s process and noted that they have a 2% spending cap that they have to abide by. Gail Ober asked for clarification on what is a capital project versus an operational expense. The enterprise fund was also clarified. The Committee discussed recreational infrastructure and the value of outdoor recreational corridors. The Committee opened nominations for Chair: Bruce Cheney nominated Stacy Soucy as Chair  The Committee discussed recreational infrastructure and the value of outdoor recreational corridors. The Committee opened nominations for Chair: Bruce Cheney nominated Stacy Soucy as Chair Peter Brunette seconded the nomination. Michael Foote nominated Peter Brunette as Chair. Stacy Soucy seconded the nomination. Peter Brunette declined the nomination due to personal obligations. Stacey Soucy nominated Michael Foote as Chair. Peter Brunette seconded the nomination. Vote: Stacy Soucy received six votes; she was seated as Chair. Bruce Cheney nominated Michael Foote as Vice Chair Peter Brunette seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations; Michael Foote was seated as Vice Chair. 6. NEXT MEETING Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2021 7. ADJOURNMENT At 7:11 PM Gail Ober made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Peter Brunette seconded the motion. All in favor.