City Council

CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING March 24, 2021 4:00 P.M. As Mayor of the Laconia City Council, due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus crisis and in accordance with Governor Sununu’s Emergency Order #12 pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, this Board is authorized to meet electronically. Please note that there is no physical location to observe and listen to the meeting, which was authorized pursuant to the Governor’s Emergency Order. However, in accordance with the Emergency Order, this is to confirm that we are: a) Providing public access to the meeting by telephone, with additional access possibilities by video or other electronic means; We are utilizing the Zoom platform for this electronic meeting. All Members have the ability to communicate during this meeting through the Zoom platform, and the public has access to watch the live YouTube video at www.youtube.com/laconianh, listen to this meeting through dialing the following phone # 1-646-558-8656 or participate by the Zoom app: Webinar ID: 812 7071 6449 password 504627 b) Providing public notice of the necessary information for accessing the meeting; We previously gave notice to the public of how to access the meeting using Zoom, and instructions are provided on the City of Laconia’s website at: www.laconianh.gov. c) Providing a mechanism for the public to alert the public body during the meeting if there are problems with access; If anybody has a problem, please call 527-1265 x 243 or email at: cityclerk@laconianh.gov d) Adjourning the meeting if the public is unable to access the meeting. In the event the public is unable to access the meeting, we will adjourn the meeting and have it rescheduled at that time. Please note that all votes that are taken during this meeting shall be done by Roll Call vote. Let’s start the meeting by taking a Roll Call attendance. When each member states their presence, also please state whether there is anyone in the room with you during this meeting, which is required under the Right-to-Know law. 3/24/2021 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hosmer called the meeting to order at the above date and time. 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Councilor Felch lead the Salute to the Flag. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Cheryl Hebert, City Clerk 4. ROLL CALL City Clerk Hebert took a roll call vote: Councilor Cheney YES, Is anyone in the room with you? NO Councilor Soucy YES, Is anyone in the room with you? NO Councilor Lipman Not present Councilor Haynes YES, Is anyone in the room with you? NO Councilor Hamel YES, Is anyone in the room with you? NO  Councilor Lipman Not present Councilor Haynes YES, Is anyone in the room with you? NO Councilor Hamel YES, Is anyone in the room with you? NO Councilor Felch YES, Is anyone in the room with you? NO Mayor Hosmer noted five Councilors are in attendance and a quorum has been established. Not present: Councilor Lipman 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Scott Myers, City Manager Glenn Smith, Finance Director 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.A. Request to authorize the City Manager to sign closing documents for the sale of 30 Church Street on behalf of the City of Laconia Councilor Cheney moved to authorize the City Manager to sign any and all closing documents on behalf of the City of Laconia for property located at 30 Church Street, seconded by Councilor Haynes; City Manager Myers explained that the home inspection and appraisal both went fine. The survey should be completed next week. Both parties attorneys are working to amend the documents pertaining to the maintenance of the parking areas. The closing date should be towards the end of March and beginning of April. Councilor Soucy asked about the driveways. City Managers Myers stated the City will be responsible for the three driveways as well. Mayor Hosmer called the question. City Clerk Hebert took a roll call vote: Councilor Cheney YES Councilor Soucy YES Councilor Haynes YES Councilor Hamel YES Councilor Felch YES; the motion passed with all in favor. 7. Any other business that may come before the Council Councilor Hamel made note that the Colonial Theatre Marquis will be going up on Friday, March 26, 2021. 8. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council and hearing no objection, Mayor Hosmer adjourned the meeting at 4:10 pm.  Councilor Hamel made note that the Colonial Theatre Marquis will be going up on Friday, March 26, 2021. 8. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council and hearing no objection, Mayor Hosmer adjourned the meeting at 4:10 pm. Respectfully submitted Cheryl Hebert, City Clerk MINUTES OF THIS MEETING WERE APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON APRIL 12, 2021