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CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 8, 2019 7:00 P.M. 7/8/2019 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Engler called the meeting to order at the above date and time. 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Councilor Hosmer lead the Salute to the Flag. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Cheryl Hebert, City Clerk 4. ROLL CALL City Clerk Hebert took the roll with the following Councilors in attendance: Bruce Cheney, David Bownes, Henry Lipman, Mark Haynes, Bob Hamel and Andrew Hosmer Mayor Engler noted all six Councilors were in attendance and quorum has been established. 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Scott Myers, City Manager Glenn Smith, Finance Director 6. COUNCIL PROCLAMATION 7. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 7.A. Regular meeting minutes of June 24, 2019 Minutes of the meeting were distributed to the City Council on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. With no corrections or changes submitted to the clerk, the minutes will be accepted as distributed. 8. CONSENT & ACTION ITEMS 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Gerry Fleshman, Ward 3 - Spoke in regards to the comments that have been in the paper about the old State School. Mr. Fleshman does not agree with putting a sports complex in that area. Mr. Fleshman suggests the Council form a small committee to provide leadership on what happens to the old State School property. Mr. Fleshman suggests a light industrial park be formed in order to bring more jobs to the City. Mayor Engler responded by stating that members of the Council have been highly involved with that commission. A consulting firm was hired out of New York and that firm stated that property was not a viable spot for a light industrial park. Representative Charlie St. Clair - Briefed the Council on Motorcycle Week. Representative St. Clair passed his phone around to the Council for them to look at a picture of a painting on a sidewalk that showed next years dates of Motorcycle Week. He was hoping it would have stayed on the sidewalk for the summer but it was removed and he didn't understand why. Representative St. Clair also spoke of the sharp corner on Scenic Road/Watson Road and how dangerous it is. During the annual Motorcycle Week event a light is  spot for a light industrial park. Representative Charlie St. Clair - Briefed the Council on Motorcycle Week. Representative St. Clair passed his phone around to the Council for them to look at a picture of a painting on a sidewalk that showed next years dates of Motorcycle Week. He was hoping it would have stayed on the sidewalk for the summer but it was removed and he didn't understand why. Representative St. Clair also spoke of the sharp corner on Scenic Road/Watson Road and how dangerous it is. During the annual Motorcycle Week event a light is placed there for safety reasons. He would like to see the City do something to improve the safety in that area. Mr. St. Clair is also spoke of removing the lights from the Christmas Tree and putting them along the City's bridges. Another subject Representative St. Clair spoke of were some of the crosswalks. He mentioned how Concord paints their sidewalks a brighter color so they are easily seen. Representative St. Clair also mentioned that back in 2007-2008 there was a group of people that came to the Council to ask for parking enforcement not to be enforced on Saturdays and Sundays. He would like the Council look as to why that has stopped. 10. INTERVIEWS 10.A. Lisa Morin - Seeking reappointment as a regular member of the Conservation Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2022 Lisa Morin was interviewed. 10.B. Lois Kessin - Seeking appointment as a regular member of the Heritage Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2022 Lois Kessin was interviewed. 10.C. Breanna Neal - Seeking reappointment as a regular member of the Downtown TIF District Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2022 Breanna Neal was interviewed. 10.D. Charlie St. Clair - Seeking reappointment as a regular member of the Downtown TIF District Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2022 Charlie St. Clair was interviewed. 10.E. Dennis Bothamley - Seeking reappointment as a regular member of the Water Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of June, 2022 Dennis Bothamley was interviewed. 10.F. Thomas Selling - Seeking appointment as a regular member of the Water Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of June, 2022 Thomas Selling was interviewed. 11. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS 12. COMMUNICATIONS 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.A. Public Hearing to amend city code Chapter 235, Zoning, creating a new section introducing Performance Zoning Notice of this public hearing was made available in the June 26, 2019 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at City Hall, Community Center, Laconia Public Library, and SAU Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:43 pm. Hearing no comment from the public, Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:44 pm. 13.B. Public Hearing on the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000  Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:43 pm. Hearing no comment from the public, Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:44 pm. 13.B. Public Hearing on the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000 Notice of this public hearing was made available in June 19, 2019 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun and posted at City Hall, Community Center, Laconia Public Library, and SAU. Informational packets were made available to the public. Mayor Engler read for the record "Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available on a competitive basis for public facility and housing projects, up to $500,000 for economic development projects and up to $350,000 for emergency activities. All projects must directly benefit low and moderate income persons. Up to $12,000 per study is available for Planning Grants. A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000 for Lakes Region Community Developers to renovate a four-unit building located at 85-87 Elm Street in Laconia. The building provides families coming from homelessness with transitional housing to learn skills and access educational and career opportunities to get their lives back on track. The building needs several upgrades, including roof replacement, a new fire escape, four new natural gas furnaces, some window and door replacements and the major remodel of one of the units. In addition, LRCD is considering tearing down an old garage to provide additional parking and landscaped area for tenants, and installing security cameras. Another property is in great need of significant rehab. 21 Winter Street, unit 5 was minimally rehabbed 25 years ago. A very long term tenant just passed away, and the unit needs a complete rehab (kitchen, bath, windows, walls)." This project conforms with Laconia's Housing and Community Development Plan's Goal of: Encourage a varied stock of safe, sanitary, decent and affordable housing for persons of all age and income groups. (Short-term and Long-term goals). Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:46 pm. Sal Steven-Hubbard added that the Winter Street project will be removed from this project as those work items are going to be done soon. The Elm Street Property will no longer be classified as 'Transitional Housing' it will be classified as 'Affordable Housing.' Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:53 pm. 13.C. Public Hearing on the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the proposed Lakes Region Community Developers Project Notice of this public hearing was made available in the June 19, 2019 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Community Center, Laconia Public Library, and SAU. Mayor Engler read into the record "Although this project does not involve any displacement or relocation of persons (or businesses), if the City were to undertake a CDBG project which involved displacement or relocation they would follow this plan. The plan outlines the measures they would take to find comparable, suitable housing for persons (or businesses) displaced or relocated. This project may require some temporary relocation. Residents will be relocated to empty units on site, to modular units on site, or to other properties owned by Lakes Region Community Developers. LRCD will pay temporary relocation costs for eligible households." Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:54 pm. Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:55 pm. 13.D. Public Hearing on the progress on Lakes Region Community Developer's CDBG  Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:54 pm. Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:55 pm. 13.D. Public Hearing on the progress on Lakes Region Community Developer's CDBG project acquisition of 191 and 193 Court Street Notice of this public hearing was made available in the June 19, 2019 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Community Center, Laconia Public Library, and SAU. LRCD completed the acquisition of the 191-193 Court Street buildings in April of 2019 and closed on the acquisition/construction loan with Meredith Village Savings Bank. The construction completion is targeted for mid-July. Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:56 pm Sal Steven-Hubbard thanked the Council for sponsoring the application for CDFA. Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:57 pm. 13.E. Public Hearing on the progress on Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region CDBG project acquisition and renovation of 102 Court Street Notice of this public hearing was made available in the June 19, 2019 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Community Center, Laconia Public Library, and SAU. Mayor Engler read into the record "Navigation Recovery purchased 102 Court Street on March 3, 2019. Minor rehab construction began in April and the RCO moved into the new office space on June 26, 2019. Additional energy efficiency projects will continue, including putting up storm windows, replacing light fixtures to be energy efficient, and spray foam insulation in the basement." Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:58 pm Daisy Pierce - Director of Navigating Recovery. Ms. Pierce also thanked the Council for sponsoring the application for CDFA. Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:59 pm. 14. PRESENTATIONS 14.A. Assessing Update - Stephan Hamilton, Assessor City Manager Myers introduced Stephan Hamilton the City's new contracted Assessor. Stephan Hamilton - Principle Owner of Whitney Consulting Group, LLC. S. Hamilton presented a PowerPoint to the Council. Staffing from Whitney Consulting Group that work for the City of Laconia also includes Emily Goldstein and Mary Pinkham-Langer. Assessor Hamilton explained the difference between a full time assessor and a contracted assessor. Assessor Hamilton stated the valuation process will begin in August, therefore this year's update will be delayed by about 30 days. Some of the topics discussed were the number of abatements applied for over the past few years, sales progression, and the valuation process. Discussion was had in regards to how the assessed values are set. 15. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Engler stated that the Diocese of Manchester announced today that the sale of the property of St. Joseph's has been called off. A press release was issued earlier today. Mayor Engler read some of that press release. There was talk of subdividing the Church property. 15. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Engler stated that the Diocese of Manchester announced today that the sale of the property of St. Joseph's has been called off. A press release was issued earlier today. Mayor Engler read some of that press release. There was talk of subdividing the Church property. Councilor Bownes, as delighted as he is to hear of the sale of the church being called off, he questioned the demolition permit that has already been applied for. City Manager Myers explained regarding the demolition permit, with the age of the church, the Diocese has asked the Heritage Commission to delay the process of the demolition permit procedure. Therefore, any action that could be taken wouldn't start until after the August Heritage Commission meeting. Councilor Bownes is concerned with the demolition permit and whatever plans the Diocese has for the subdivision of the Church Property. The demolition permit would apply exclusively to the Church part of the property. Mayor Engler, on behalf of the Council, would like to congratulate everyone that worked hard in order to save St. Joseph's Church. Mayor Engler also thanked everyone that pulled off the Fourth of July Celebration (Amy Lovisek, Parks and Recreation Director, Tony Felch, Beth and Gerred from Celebrate Laconia, Chet Cilley, and the Eric Grant Band. 16. COMMITTEE REPORTS 16.A. FINANCE (Lipman, Hamel, Cheney) There is a Finance Committee meeting immediately following tonight's regular Council Meeting. 16.A.i. WOW Trail Funding 16.A.ii. Downtown TIF Financing 16.B. PUBLIC SAFETY (Bownes, Hosmer, Lipman) 16.C. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES (Bownes, Hosmer, Cheney) 16.C.i. Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161 Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers 16.C.ii. Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns 16.C.iii. Procedural review of grant applications 16.C.iv. Regulation of Short Term Residential Rental Businesses 16.C.v. Paid Parking Proposal for Downtown On August 12, 2019 at 6:00 a meeting will be held by the Government Operations and Ordinance Committee to discuss the paid parking proposal for Downtown. 16.C.vi. Proposed Historic Overlay District 16.D. LANDS & BUILDINGS (Hamel, Lipman, Haynes) 16.D.i. Downtown parking garage On July 22, 2019 at 6:15 a meeting of the Lands and Buildings Committee will be held to discuss the parking garage. 16.D.ii. Repair & maintenance of City buildings  On July 22, 2019 at 6:15 a meeting of the Lands and Buildings Committee will be held to discuss the parking garage. 16.D.ii. Repair & maintenance of City buildings 16.D.iii. Perley Pond Maintenance 16.D.iv. Plan for the DPW Compound 16.E. PUBLIC WORKS (Bownes, Hosmer, Haynes) 16.E.i. Retaining Wall Policy 17. LIAISON REPORTS 18. CITIZENS REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS No comments from the public were made. 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 19.A. Financial and Operational Trends Report City Manager Myers echoed the Mayor in his appreciation for everyone involved with the Fourth of July Celebration. City Manager Myers also extends his appreciation to Chief Canfield, Captain Graton, and Chief Beattie for all of their hard work in regards to the motorcycle ride that left the Broken Spoke in Laconia on July 6, 2019 for the tribute to the Fallen 7. City Manager Myers reviewed the report. 20. NEW BUSINESS 20.A. First reading of Resolution 2019-19 - Approval of bonding to finance the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Haynes moved to approve a first reading of Resolution 2019-19, a resolution relative to authorizing the City Manager to take any actions necessary to issue bonds for the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater in the amount of $6,700,000, seconded by Councilor Bownes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hamel moved to schedule a public hearing during the regular Council meeting of July 22, 2019 regarding the issuance of a bond to finance the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater in the amount of $6,700,000, seconded by Councilor Bownes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved to schedule a Finance Committee meeting on July 22, 2019 immediately following the regular Council Meeting for purpose of discussing the bonding to finance the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. 21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21.A. Proposed amendment to Laconia City Charter for Acceptance and Expenditure of Unanticipated Funds Made available during the Fiscal Year per RSA 31:95-B Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, 21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21.A. Proposed amendment to Laconia City Charter for Acceptance and Expenditure of Unanticipated Funds Made available during the Fiscal Year per RSA 31:95-B Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to approve language to Chapter 5:06 as presented in Resolution 2019-20, seconded by Councilor Haynes; Councilor Bownes moved to amend the resolution, paragraph four (4) by adding the words "to the voters at the Municipal Election in November 2019, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. Mayor Engler called the question as amended; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved to schedule a public hearing on July 22, 2019 regarding proposed amendment to Laconia City Charter, Chapter 5:06, during the regular City Council meeting to gather public input prior to adoption, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.B. Second reading and approval of Ordinance 2019-235-21.1, relative to amending 235, Zoning, Article IV Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Ordinance in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved the second reading of Ordinance 2019-235-21.1, amending Chapter 235, Zoning, Article IV Overlay Districts to add a new section 235-21.1 Performance Zoning Overlay District, and accompanying maps, seconded by Councilor Bownes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved to approve Ordinance 2019-235-21.1, amending Chapter 235, Zoning, Article IV Overlay Districts to add a new section 235-21.1 Performance Zoning Overlay District and accompanying maps, seconded by Councilor Bownes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Bownes was excused from the meeting at 9:07 pm. 21.C. Proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority Councilor Lipman moved to approve the proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000 for Lakes Region Community Developers to renovate a four-unit building located at 85-87 Elm Street and 21 Winter Street, Unit 5 in Laconia, and to authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the application, upon approval of the CDBG application, and to authorize the City Manager to execute any documents which may be necessary to effectuate the CDBG contract and any amendments thereto, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; Councilor Lipman moved to strike the words and 21 Winter Street, Unit 5 from the original motion, seconded by Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Mayor Engler called the question as amended; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.D. The Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the proposed Lakes Region Developers CDBG Project Councilor Haynes moved to approve the Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the proposed Lakes Region Community Developers CDBG Project, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.E. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-06, relative to making itemized appropriations for the General Fund  Councilor Haynes moved to approve the Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the proposed Lakes Region Community Developers CDBG Project, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.E. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-06, relative to making itemized appropriations for the General Fund Councilor Lipman moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-06, relative to making itemized appropriations for the General Fund, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved to amend Resolution 2019-06 to increase the appropriation amount to $75,766,575 and the revenue amount to $29,589,304 with no change to the amount to be raised by taxes, seconded by Councilor Hamel; Councilor Lipman stated this is still a tax cap compliant budget. Mayor Engler called the question as amended; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.F. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-07, relative to making itemized appropriations for anticipated grants Councilor Cheney moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-07, relative to anticipated grants, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to amend Resolution 2019-07 to increase the appropriation amount to $2,256,890 and the revenue amount to $2,256,890, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Mayor Engler called the question as amended; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.G. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-08, relative to making itemized appropriations for the Sewer Fund Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-08, relative to the Sewer Fund, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to amend Resolution 2019-08 to decrease Sewer Fund - Capital Outlay to $1,435,000 and increase operating revenue and appropriation amounts to $3,993,085, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hamel moved to approve the amended Resolution 2019-08, relative to making appropriations for the Sewer Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.H. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-09, relative to making itemized appropriations to the Water Fund Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-09, relative to the Water Fund, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor.  Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-09, relative to the Water Fund, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hamel moved to approve Resolution 2019-09, relative to making appropriations for the Water Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.I. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-10, relative to making itemized appropriations for the Internal Services Fund Councilor Haynes moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hamel moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-10, relative to the Internal Services Fund, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to amend Resolution 2019-10 to increase operating expenses to $1,131,464, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to approve the amended Resolution 2019-10, relative to making appropriations for the Internal Services Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.J. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-11, relative to making itemized appropriations for the Special Revenue Fund - Motorcycle Week Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-11, relative to the Special Revenue Fund, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney moved to approve Resolution 2019-11, relative to making appropriations for the Special Revenue Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.K. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-12, relativie to making itemized appropriations for the Special Revenue Fund - Ambulance Emergency Medical Services Councilor Cheney moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-12, relative to the Special Revenue Fund - Ambulance Emergency Medical Services, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to approve Resolution 2019-12, relative to making appropriations for the Special Revenue Fund - Ambulance Emergency Medical Services for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.L. Second reading and approval or Resolution 2019-13, relative to making itemized appropriations for the Tax Increment Finance District - Downtown Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor.  21.L. Second reading and approval or Resolution 2019-13, relative to making itemized appropriations for the Tax Increment Finance District - Downtown Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-13, relative to the Tax Increment Finance District - Downtown, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to approve Resolution 2019-13, relative to making appropriations for the Tax Increment Finance District - Downtown for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.M. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-14, relative to making itemized appropriation to the Tax Increment Finance District - Lakeport Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-14, relative to the Tax Increment Finance District - Lakeport, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney moved to approve Resolution 2019-14, relative to making appropriations for the Tax Increment Finance District - Lakeport for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.N. Second reading and approval of Resolution 2019-15, relative to making itemized appropriations for the Tax Increment Finance District - Weirs Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney moved the second reading of Resolution 2019-15, relative to the Tax Increment Finance District - Weirs, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hamel moved to approve Resolution 2019-15, relative to making appropriations for the Tax Increment Finance District - Weirs for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and terminating June 30, 2020, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. 22. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Cheney would like a report on the Court Street property located next to Stafford Oil Company. Councilor Cheney would like a status on the Skate Park. City Manager Myers stated the park has been shut down for the past few years. The Skate Park has been on the CIP list but has not been approved. Councilor Cheney would like an update regarding the kiosks in the Weirs. 23. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 23.A. Master Plan 23.B. Milfoil Treatment funding requests 23.C. Sewer & Water Master Plan 23.D. Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste disposal cost reductions 23.E. Strategic Planning/Goal Setting 23.F. WOW Trail  23.D. Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste disposal cost reductions 23.E. Strategic Planning/Goal Setting 23.F. WOW Trail 23.G. Weirs Beach Restoration Project 23.H. Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents 24. Any other business that may come before the Council 25. NON-PUBLIC SESSION (According to RSA 91-A:3, II) 26. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council and hearing no objection, Mayor Engler adjourned the meeting at 9:40 pm. Respectfully submitted Cheryl Hebert, City Clerk MINUTES OF THIS MEETING WERE APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON JULY 22, 2019