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Minutes were approved by the City Council on July 25,2022. CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. 7/11/2022 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hosmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Councilor Soucy led the salute to the flag. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Katie Gargano, City Clerk 4. ROLL CALL City Clerk Gargano called the roll of the following Councilors: Councilor Cheney, Councilor Soucy, Councilor Lipman, Councilor Haynes, Councilor Hamel, and Councilor Felch. Mayor Hosmer confirmed that all Councilors were in attendance and a quorum was established 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Scott Myers, City Manager; Glenn Smith Finance Director/ IT Coordinator 6. COUNCIL PROCLAMATION 7. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 7.A. City Council regular meeting minutes of June 27, 2022 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 27, 2022 were distributed to the City Council on July 8, 2022. With no corrections or changes submitted to the Clerk, the minutes were accepted as distributed. 8. CONSENT & ACTION ITEMS 8.A. Recommendation for appointments to Boards and Commissions The Appointments Subcommittee met on July 6, 2022 and interviewed several candidates for appointment or reappointment to the City’s Boards and Commissions. The Appointments Subcommittee strongly recommends the appointment of the following individuals for the terms shown: Aaron Bassett – Requesting reappointment as a regular member of the Library Board of Trustees, to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2025. Marcia Hayward – Requesting to move from an alternate member to a regular member on the Zoning  for the terms shown: Aaron Bassett – Requesting reappointment as a regular member of the Library Board of Trustees, to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2025. Marcia Hayward – Requesting to move from an alternate member to a regular member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, to fill the remainder of a term expiring at the end of August, 2023. Warren Clement – Requesting appointment as a regular member of the Downtown TIF District Advisory Board, to a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2025. Peter Stewart – Requesting reappointment as a regular member of the Lakeport TIF District Advisory Board, to a three-year term expiring at the end of June, 2025. Rebecca Gregoire – Requesting appointment as a regular member of the Lakeport TIF District Advisory Board, to a three-year term expiring at the end of June, 2025. Ryan Cardella – Requesting appointment as a regular member of the Weirs TIF District Advisory Board, to a three-year term expiring at the end of June, 2025. Councilor Soucy made a motion that the City Council approves the appointment or reappointment of candidates to the City’s Boards and Commissions as presented and recommended by the Appointments Subcommittee. Seconded by Councilor Felch Discussion- None. The motion passed with all in favor. 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Carmen Gifford with the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce came to speak about the Pumpkin Festival. They have been working on raising funds for the festival. They had a goal of $50,000.00 by July 1 st . The Pumpkin Festival Committee consists of 21 people and they have raised 17,000.00 so far. They are looking to see what the City would be willing to help with financially or waiving of fees that are typically billed by the City after the fact. The festival started out as a 1-day event, it spread to a two-day event but this year it will done in 1-day. They have about 40 vendors and children’s entertainment signed up so far and they are going to continue to fundraise all throughout the summer. The challenge with fundraising sponsorships is the amount of time the festival will be held. It is not that much time for sponsorship advertising. It is easier to get sponsorships for a 2-day event. They have about 22 sponsors as of right now. The sponsors are from all over the Lakes Region. The event will be scaled down to help on the expenses of the event. There will not be the big tower, and they are still trying to figure out the flow of the event and which roads should be closed. There is an event at the Colonial on the Friday night prior and then Church on Saturday morning, which effect their planning for set up and take down for the festival. Councilor Hamel thanked Ms. Gifford for taking this up again. He asked typically what types of bills does she see? Ms. Gifford replied that they see bills from police and fire and DPW. The bills typically range from $5,000.00 -$9,000.00 per department. Councilor Soucy saw Charlie St. Clair in the audience and asked him to come up to ask him what his opinion was about how the Pumpkin Fest should be set up because he has a store in downtown. The options are of closing Main Street and having traffic flow around Beacon Street East to West or to close Beacon Street East and have traffic continue up Main Street. Mr. St. Clair replied that from the business perspective, anytime you have 5,000 people coming into the downtown, it will be a great day for any business in the downtown. Councilor Soucy asked Ms. Gifford if she has spoken to the Parks and Rec Committee? Ms. Gifford replied yes, they are planning on having wagon rides for the kids. Councilor Soucy asked if this event is a revenue generator for the Chamber? Ms. Gifford replied no, typically they break even. Mr. St. Clair told the Council that the reason why this is NH Pumpkin Festival versus Laconia Pumpkin Fest is because when Keene ended the Pumpkin Festival there were many communities who were trying to make another event like Keene’s, and they named this the NH Pumpkin Festival in Laconia so that no one else could use that name. Mr. St. Clair also stated he’d like to see the City get more involved like they have with Motorcycle Week. The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Gifford for coming and speaking to them that night. Charlie St. Clair wanted to express his gratitude to all the City Staff, Council and how everything went very well during Motorcycle Week. 10. INTERVIEWS 11. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS  Charlie St. Clair wanted to express his gratitude to all the City Staff, Council and how everything went very well during Motorcycle Week. 10. INTERVIEWS 11. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS 12. COMMUNICATIONS 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.A. Public Hearing - A proposed application for CDBG funds for improvements at the Boys and Girls Club Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for Economic Development Projects, up $500,000 for Housing Projects, up to $500,000 for Public Facility Projects, up to $500,000 in Emergency Funds, up to $25,000 per Planning Study grant. Also, up to $750,000 is available per public facility project under CDBG-Covid (CDBG-CV) funding. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low- and moderate-income persons. This is a proposed application to the NH Community Development Finance Authority for up to $750,000 in CDBG-CV, or up to $500,000 in CDBG Public Facilities funds, to support improvements, including window replacement and ventilation, at the Boys and Girls Club facility located at 876 N Main Street in Laconia. The majority of the participants at the Boys and Girls Club are of low and moderate income. This project conforms with Laconia’s Housing and Community Development Plan’s goal of: Promote activities that protect the health and safety of residents and visitors. (Short-term and long-term goal). Notice of the public hearing was made available in the June 29, 2022 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun and the New Hampshire Union Leader, and posted at Laconia City Hall, the Community Center and Laconia Public Library. Mayor Hosmer opened the public hearing at 7:27 PM No one in person or online wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the public hearing at 7: 28 PM 13.B. Public Hearing - Adoption of the City's Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan - Boys and Girls Club This plan outlines measures, under the Uniform Relocation Act, required for CDBG projects that 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. Boys and Girls Club may relocate their operations during construction for safety reasons, they will find a suitable space and temporarily relocate themselves. Notice of the public hearing was made available in the June 29, 2022 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun and the New Hampshire Union Leader, and posted at Laconia City Hall, the Community Center and Laconia Public Library Mayor Hosmer opened the public hearing at 7:28 PM No one in person or online wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the public hearing at 7: 29 PM 13.C. Public Hearing - A proposed application for CDBG funds for Lakes Region  No one in person or online wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the public hearing at 7: 29 PM 13.C. Public Hearing - A proposed application for CDBG funds for Lakes Region Community Developers Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for Economic Development Projects, up $500,000 for Housing Projects, up to $500,000 for Public Facility Projects, up to $500,000 in Emergency Funds, up to $25,000 per Planning Study grant. Also, up to $750,000 is available per public facility project under CDBG-Covid (CDBG-CV) funding. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low- and moderate-income persons. This is a proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $170,000 in CDBG Housing Grant Funds. Of the funds, $20,000 will be retained by the City for administrative costs associated with the project, $150,000 of the funds will be subgranted to Lakes Region Community Developers toward the acquisition of 11 Jameson Street in Laconia. The unit will be rented as affordable housing to a tenant of low or moderate income. 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. (Long and short term goal) Notice of the public hearing was made available in the June 29, 2022 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun and the New Hampshire Union Leader, and posted at Laconia City Hall, the Community Center and Laconia Public Library. Mayor Hosmer opened the public hearing at 7:30 PM No one in person or online wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the public hearing at 7:31 PM 13.D. Public Hearing - Adoption of the City's Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan - Lakes Region Community Developers This plan outlines measures, under the Uniform Relocation Act, required for CDBG projects that 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. No displacement or relocation is anticipated with this project as this is a voluntary sale. Notice of the public hearing was made available in the June 29, 2022 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun and the New Hampshire Union Leader, and posted at Laconia City Hall, the Community Center and Laconia Public Library. Mayor Hosmer opened the public hearing at 7:31 PM No one in person or online wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the public hearing at 7:32 PM 14. PRESENTATIONS 15. MAYOR'S REPORT 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Felch wanted to discuss an issue with Ordinance the City has with the storage of an RV. He has 15. MAYOR'S REPORT 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Felch wanted to discuss an issue with Ordinance the City has with the storage of an RV. He has heard of people getting letters about them storing their RV’s or Boat Trailers in their own driveways. He’d like to see it go to the Government Operations and Ordinances subcommittee. He’d also like to see a crosswalk put in place for the employees at T-Bones. Manager Myers stated that there has been an increased talk about crosswalks online. He said it all comes down to safety and sightlines. Councilor Hamel was honored to go to the Lakes Region Planning Commission awards ceremony. The Colonial was put in and it was picked as a winner. It is titled as of an award of excellence. It is from the Belknap County Economic Committee and the City of Laconia. Councilor Hamel presented the award to the Mayor to accept it on behalf of the City. Councilor Cheney asked about the Isiah Café and he wanted to know if they are still providing overnight stays at that building. Manager Myers confirmed that as of April 1, 2022 they discontinued the overnight stays at the Isiah Café. Mayor Hosmer commented that he has begun meeting with the Mayor’s Homelessness task force and there will be some outreach beginning in the next few weeks. Councilor Lipman said that he heard there are new funds available that help people obtain housing. Councilor Cheney wanted to speak about some comments he’s heard about the Police Department coming in and kicking people out. That is not what the Police Department did, it was a peaceful effort to encourage them to move along. Councilor Haynes wanted to thank Councilor Felch for the 4 th of July parade. He asked if there was any money that is allocated to the parade. Manager Myers confirmed there is not. Councilor Hamel echoed Councilor Haynes comments about the 4 th of July parade and festivities at Opechee Park. 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS 17.A. FINANCE (Lipman (Chair), Hamel, Cheney) 17.A.i. WOW Trail Funding 17.A.ii. Downtown TIF Financing 17.B. PUBLIC SAFETY (Cheney (Chair), Soucy, Lipman) 17.C. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES (Soucy (Chair), Felch, Cheney) 17.C.i. Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161 Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers 17.C.ii. Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns 17.C.iii. Procedural review of grant applications 17.C.iv. Regulation of Short Term Residential Rental Businesses 17.C.v. Proposed Historic Overlay District 17.C.vi. Scenic Road Motorcycle Noise Petition 17.C.vii. Use of public property by for-profit entities 17.C.viii. Short Term Rentals 17.C.ix. Naming privilege's to public areas  17.C.vii. Use of public property by for-profit entities 17.C.viii. Short Term Rentals 17.C.ix. Naming privilege's to public areas 17.D. LAND & BUILDINGS (Hamel (Chair), Haynes, Felch) 17.D.i. Downtown parking garage 17.D.ii. Repair & maintenance of City buildings 17.D.iii. Plan for the DPW Compound 17.E. PUBLIC WORKS (Haynes (Chair), Felch, Soucy) 17.E.i. Retaining Wall Policy 17.E.ii. Discussion for converting from a manual to an automated solid waste curbside collection service 17.F. APPOINTMENTS (Councilors Soucy (Chair), Cheney and Haynes) 18. LIAISON REPORTS Councilor Cheney said he is not sure if he is a liaison but he attends the Weirs Action Committee Meeting regularly and at their latest meeting they said that they raised $45,000 during Motorcycle Week. It was a 13% increase from 2021. There was a lot of kudos given to the City and the Police Department. 19. CITIZENS REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS Charlie St. Clair commented about the crosswalk discussion Councilor Felch brought up. He said there are different things that T-Bones could do for their employees to help them cross the roads safely, like added lighting in their parking lot. Common sense is also needed. 20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 20.A. Financial and Operational Trends Report Manager Myers also wanted to echo the comments made by the Council about the 4 th of July festivities. The beaches were jammed that weekend and we were lucky enough to have nice weather for all the activities. Manager Myers presented the Financial and Operational Trends Report to the Mayor and Council. Highlights include: Net Gain in Construction value from Building Permits is up $500,000 from where we were last year, Data for Fire and Police, net cost to the City for Welfare, Property Tax Collection, Motor Vehicle Registration Revenue continues to rise, overtime numbers, and the boat tax collection exceeded what was estimated. EMS will have billing available next year. Councilor Hamel asked Manager Myers when the final Motorcycle week numbers that will be available. There are several numbers that affect the total. Councilor Hamel thinks that the special events committee fees should increase on the property owner side. He doesn’t want to see the event to come across the backs of the Laconia Tax Payers and Laconia should see some type of assistance coming from the State. He believes that this is the largest event in the state. He thinks that the Governor should come and speak to the Council. Manager Myers said that any deficit has been picked up by the reserve account. Councilor Hamel said he’s concerned about the reserve account being quickly depleted. Councilor Lipman stated that years ago the event was generating $25-30,000 extra that they used to use to purchase cruisers and emergency equipment. He thinks that this should go to one of the  that the Governor should come and speak to the Council. Manager Myers said that any deficit has been picked up by the reserve account. Councilor Hamel said he’s concerned about the reserve account being quickly depleted. Councilor Lipman stated that years ago the event was generating $25-30,000 extra that they used to use to purchase cruisers and emergency equipment. He thinks that this should go to one of the Council’s subcommittees to start brainstorming how to generate more money to help offset the costs of the event. Manger Myers said that over the past couple years the legislature has not entertained adding in an additional bed tax. Councilor Lipman confirmed that the Finance subcommittee will meet and review the fees that are charged. 21. NEW BUSINESS 21.A. Easter Seals NH (Community Based Services Program) - Request to waive fees Easter Seals NH (Community Based Services Program), in conjunction with Auto Pac Gallery, will be hosting a community-wide car show of hot rods, classic and antique cars owned by local individuals and car club groups. This event will be held on August 6, 2022, at 62 Doris Ray Court in Laconia and is a fundraiser for the benefit of Easter Seals NH. Funds will provide local programming in Belknap County and the Lakes Region for enrichment and recreational activities for the individuals served by Easter Seals. Easter Seals NH is requesting a waiver of City fees associated with the event. Councilor Felch made a motion that the City Council approve the request from Easter Seals NH (Community Based Services program) for a waiver of City fees associated with the community-wide car show to be held August 6, 2022. Seconded by Councilor Cheney. Discussion- none. The motion passed with all in favor. 21.B. Request from Weirs Action Committee to hold summer concerts on the Boardwalk The Weirs Action Committee has requested permission to use the Boardwalk to provide band concerts featuring the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet. If approved, the concerts will take place on five consecutive Sundays from July 17 through August 14, 2022 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The band will play under a 10’ x 20’ pop-up tent which will be put in place just prior to each concert and removed at the conclusion of each concert. The band will play at the center of the wide section of the Boardwalk facing the street and will use the same electrical receptacles that are used by vendors during Laconia Motorcycle Week. The Special Events Review Commission approved this request at their July 6, 2022 meeting. Councilor Felch made a motion to approve the request from Weirs Action Committee to hold summer concerts on the Boardwalk on five consecutive Sundays from July 17 through August 14, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Seconded by Councilor Cheney. Discussion-none. The motion passed with all in favor. 21.C. Update of the Letter of Agreement with the Laconia Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1153, and the City of Laconia to include equivalent firefighters from another state Currently the Letter of Agreement with the Laconia Professional Firefighters Association is for in- state firefighter transfers. The letter is attached to the agenda for viewing. Fiscal Impact: The step one hourly salary for FF/AEMT is $22.17. The third step for FF/AEMT is $25.12, a difference of $2.95 per hour ($6,442.80 per year). The step one hourly pay for FF/Medic is $ 24.39. The third step for FF/Medic is $27.64, a difference of $3.25 per hour ($7,098.00 per year) This pay difference will come from the Fire Department budget. Councilor Lipman made a motion to approve the updated Letter of Agreement with the Laconia  The step one hourly pay for FF/Medic is $ 24.39. The third step for FF/Medic is $27.64, a difference of $3.25 per hour ($7,098.00 per year) This pay difference will come from the Fire Department budget. Councilor Lipman made a motion to approve the updated Letter of Agreement with the Laconia Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1153, and the City of Laconia to include equivalent firefighters from another state. Seconded by Councilor Felch. Discussion-None. The motion passed with all in favor. 22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22.A. Amendment to Resolution 2022-08 making itemized appropriations for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 On June 27, 2022 the Council approved three amendments to Resolution 2022-08, before adopting the entire Resolution as amended. While integrating the Council’s vote into the City financial system, a clerical error was discovered in one of the three amendments to Resolution 2022-08. This amendment had increased general fund appropriations to $82,219,293 and general fund revenues to $30,900,291. It has since been discovered that these figures do not include all the proposed changes that had been discussed during budget presentations and reviewed during the meeting of June 27th. Had all changes been incorporated, general fund appropriations would be changed to $83,203,293 and general fund revenues would be changed to $31,884,291. The amount to be raised by taxes, $51,319,002, would remain unchanged. It is proposed that Resolution 2022-08 be amended to include all the proposed changes presented to Council at the meeting of June 27, 2022. This is detailed in the attachment on the agenda. The proposed amendment adjusts general fund revenues and expenditures as proposed for Resolution 2022-08. Councilor Soucy made a motion to amend the General Fund lines of Resolution 2022-08 to change Total Appropriations to $83,203,293, and Revenues to $31,884,291 and the Balance to be Raised by Taxes to remain unchanged at $51,391,002. Seconded by Councilor Haynes Discussion- None. The motion passed with all in favor. 22.B. A proposed application to the NH Community Development Finance Authority for CDBG funds for improvements at the Boys and Girls Club Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for Economic Development Projects, up $500,000 for Housing Projects, up to $500,000 for Public Facility Projects, up to $500,000 in Emergency Funds, up to $25,000 per Planning Study grant. Also, up to $750,000 is available per public facility project under CDBG-Covid (CDBG-CV) funding. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low- and moderate-income persons. Informational documents were available at the meeting for the public. This is a proposed application to the NH Community Development Finance Authority for up to $750,000 in CDBG-CV, or up to $500,000 in CDBG Public Facilities funds, to support improvements, including window replacement and ventilation, at the Boys and Girls Club facility located at 876 N Main Street in Laconia. The majority of the participants at the Boys and Girls Club are of low and moderate income. This project conforms with Laconia’s Housing and Community Development Plan’s goal of: Promote activities that protect the health and safety of residents and visitors. (Short-term and long-term goal). Councilor Felch made a motion to approve the submittal of the Boys and Girls Club Improvements Project CDBG application and vote to authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the CDBG application, and upon approval of the CDBG application, authorize the City Manager to execute any  This project conforms with Laconia’s Housing and Community Development Plan’s goal of: Promote activities that protect the health and safety of residents and visitors. (Short-term and long-term goal). Councilor Felch made a motion to approve the submittal of the Boys and Girls Club Improvements Project CDBG application and vote to authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the CDBG application, and upon approval of the CDBG application, authorize the City Manager to execute any documents which may be necessary to effectuate the CDBG contract, and any amendments thereto. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion-None. The motion passed with all in favor. 22.C. Adoption of the City's Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan for proposed improvements at the Boys and Girls Club This plan outlines measures, under the Uniform Relocation Act, required for CDBG projects that 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. Boys and Girls Club may relocate their operations during construction for safety reasons, they will find a suitable space and temporarily relocate themselves. Informational documents were available at the meeting for the public. Notice of the public hearing was made available in the June 29, 2022 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun and the New Hampshire Union Leader, and posted at Laconia City Hall, the Community Center and Laconia Public Library. Councilor Felch made a motion to adopt the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the proposed Boys and Girls Club project. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion- None. The Motion passed with all in favor. 22.D. A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $170,000 in CDBG housing grant funds for Lakes Region Community Developers Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for Economic Development Projects, up $500,000 for Housing Projects, up to $500,000 for Public Facility Projects, up to $500,000 in Emergency Funds, up to $25,000 per Planning Study grant. Also, up to $750,000 is available per public facility project under CDBG-Covid (CDBG-CV) funding. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low- and moderate-income persons. Informational documents were available at the meeting for the public. This is a proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $170,000 in CDBG Housing Grant Funds. Of the funds, $20,000 will be retained by the City for administrative costs associated with the project, $150,000 of the funds will be subgranted to Lakes Region Community Developers toward the acquisition of 11 Jameson Street in Laconia. The unit will be rented as affordable housing to a tenant of low or moderate income. 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. (Long and short term goal) Councilor Felch made a motion to approve the submittal of the Lakes Region Community Developers Acquisition Project CDBG application and vote to authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the CDBG application, and upon approval of the CDBG application, authorize the City Manager to execute any documents which may be necessary to effectuate the CDBG contract, and any amendments thereto. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion- None. The motion passed with all in favor. 22.E. Adoption of the City's Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for Lakes Region Community Developers toward proposed acquisition of 11 Jameson Street This plan outlines measures, under the Uniform Relocation Act, required for CDBG projects that 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  22.E. Adoption of the City's Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for Lakes Region Community Developers toward proposed acquisition of 11 Jameson Street This plan outlines measures, under the Uniform Relocation Act, required for CDBG projects that 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. No displacement or relocation is anticipated with this project as this is a voluntary sale. Informational documents were available at the meeting for the public. Notice of the public hearing was made available in the June 29, 2022 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun and the New Hampshire Union Leader, and posted at Laconia City Hall, the Community Center and Laconia Public Library. Councilor Soucy made a motion to adopt the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the proposed Lakes Region Community Developers Acquisition Project. Seconded by Councilor Felch. Discussion- None. The motion passed with all in favor. 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.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) At 8:10 PM The Mayor announced a need to enter a nonpublic session for 2 separate reasons. The Council decided to go into nonpublic for each topic separately. Councilor Cheney made a motion to enter non-public session under the provisions of RSA 91-A:3 II Section (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee. Seconded by Councilor Lipman. The motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote. The Council entered Non-Public Session at 8:17pm Councilor Haynes made a motion to reconvene the public session at 9:03 PM. Seconded by Councilor Cheney. The motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney made a motion to seal the minutes of the nonpublic session for 3 months. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. The motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney made a motion to enter non-public session under the provisions of RSA 91-A:3 II Section (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community. Seconded by Councilor Lipman. The motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote. The Council entered Non-Public Session at 9:04pm  Councilor Cheney made a motion to enter non-public session under the provisions of RSA 91-A:3 II Section (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community. Seconded by Councilor Lipman. The motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote. The Council entered Non-Public Session at 9:04pm Councilor Haynes made a motion to reconvene the public session at 9:21pm. Seconded by Councilor Cheney. The motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney made a motion to seal the minutes of the nonpublic session for one year. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. The motion passed with all in favor. 26. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hosmer adjourned the meeting at 9:22 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Katie Gargano, City Clerk