Special Events Review Committee
Special MeetingLaconia, NH · February 8, 2018
Minutes
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CITY OF LACONIA
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday, February 8, 2018 City
Hall Conference Room 200A
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Accepted 3/7/2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
B. Loughlin: Calls the meeting to order at 12:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL
The following were present: Gordon Loud, Ben Crawford, Kevin Dunleavy, Al Graton, Charlie Roffo, and Brandee Loughlin.
3. RECORDING SECRETARY
Robert Mora, Zoning Technician
4. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
None
5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
B. Loughlin: No one has requested any changes to the minutes, so it shall be considered that the minutes are accepted as
presented.
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE VOTE Note: The Purpose Of This Agenda Section
Is For The Board To Continue The Public Hearing For The Applicant And The Public To Provide Input. The Board May
Also Deliberate The Application, Decide And Conduct A Final Vote At This Time.
6.1. 12:00 PM PL2017-0114MC - Tower Hill Motorcycle Week Event (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:01 PM
Applicant: A. Santagate: Explains his proposal to the Board.
Board Discussion: Board discusses safety concerns of tent placement, size, and egresses that are available. Board
explains to applicant that a new plan is required to be submitted along with, a port-o-potty contract, dumpster contact, and
either show the dumpster moved on the new plan or have permission from the abutting neighbor in writing to have the
dumpster located on their property.
K. Dunleavy: Motions to continue the application to the following month.
C. Roffo: Seconds motion
All voted in favor 6-0
B. Loughlin: Closes the application to the Public at 12:06 PM
6.2. 12:00 PM PL2017-0118SE - Lakes Region Sled Dog (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:06 PM
Applicant: Jen Hollows explains the application to the board.
Board and Applicant Discussion: Route changes based on snow and weather are discussed along with who will be at the
locations where the there are planned road crossing.
B. Loughlin closes the application to the public at 12:13 PM.
A. Graton: Motions to approve the application with the same conditions as last year along with the applicant presenting a
certificate of insurance and submitting any route changes by February 13, 2018.
C. Roffo: Seconds motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS, POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION AND VOTE Note: The Purpose Of This Agenda Section Is For The
Board To Have A Presentation From The Applicant And Open A Public Hearing For The Public To Provide Input. The
Board May Also Deliberate The Application, Decide And Conduct A Final Vote At This Time.
7.1. 12:00 PM PL2018-0001MC - 1207 Weirs Blvd Motorcycle Week Event (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:14 PM
Applicant: David Chinian: Explains event to the board.
B. Loughlin: Closes the application to the Public at 12:14 PM
A. Graton: Motions to approve the event with the same conditions as last year.
C. Roffo: Seconds motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
7.2. 12:00 PM PL2018-0004SE - Whiskey Barrel Special Event (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:15 PM
Applicants: Explain wrestling event to the Board, stating that it will be the exact same event that has previously been held at
Tower Hill in the Weirs.
Board: States that a floor plan needs to be submitted to the Fire Department for review.
Applicant also asks if they will be required to obtain a Police Detail, of if perhaps the Police Department can just have
someone stop in to check on the event since all of the proceeds will be going to support a local family?
A. Graton: Explains that he does not know whether that will be plausible or not and he does not know what the schedule is
for the Police Department for that day.
Applicant: States that if they need to they will pay for a Police detail.
B. Loughlin: Closes the application to the Public at 12:17 PM
K. Dunleavy: Makes a motion to approve the event with the same conditions that were used when the event was held at
Tower Hill with the addition, that a floor plan is submitted to the Fire Department and the Planning Department by 1 March
2018, and that the applicant will obtain Police detail if the Police Department requires it.
C. Roffo: Seconds motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
7.3. 12:00 PM PL2018-0005MC - Weirs Action Committee/Endicott Rock Park (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:19 PM
Applicant: Presents application to the board.
Board reviews the application.
B. Loughlin: Closes the application to the Public at 12:20 PM
A. Graton: Motions to approve the application with the conditions as last year.
C. Roffo: Seconds motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
7.4. 12:00 PM PL2018-0006MC - Beachview Bazaar - Castle Rest 88/112/122/132 Lakeside Ave (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:21 PM
Applicant: Explains application to the board.
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Board discussion: Board discusses what needs to be accomplished on the property.
- Outstanding balance with the City
- Back-flow tests is required by the Water Dept
- The City needs to know who the Food Vendor will be for the site by June 1, 2018
B. Loughlin: Closes the application to the Public at 12:26 PM
K. Dunleavy: Motions to continue the application until next month.
C. Roffo: Second motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
7.5. 12:00 PM PL2018-0007MC - Winnipesaukee Marketplace 21 Weeks St (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Open the application to the Public at 12:27 PM
Applicant: Explains event.
Board Discussion: Board discusses application and safety issues/concerns.
- Outstanding balance with the City
- Double Doors existing on Weeks St must be repaired by June 1
B. Loughlin: Closes the application to the Public at 12:29 PM
K. Dunleavy: Motions to continue the application until next month.
C. Roffo: Seconds motion
All voted in favor 6-0
7.6. 12:00 PM PL2018-0008MC - The Half Moon - 240/260 Lakeside Ave (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:29 PM
Applicant: Explains event.
Board Discussion: Board discusses the event.
- Back-flow required before June 1, 2018
B. Loughlin: Closes the application to the Public at 12:31 PM
K. Dunleavy: Motions to continue the application until next month.
A. Graton: Seconds motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
7.7. 12:00 PM PL2018-0009MC - 1089 Weirs Blvd - Naswa Resort (PDF)
B. Loughlin: Opens the application to the Public at 12:32 PM
Applicant was not available to present.
Board discussion: Board discusses the application.
C. Roffo: Motions to approve the application with the same conditions as last year with the condition that the four back-flows
that are required to be accomplished are completed before 1 June 2018.
A. Graton: Second motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
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8. OTHER BUSINESS
No other business.
9. ADJOURNMENT
K. Dunleavy: Motions to adjourn.
C. Roffo: Seconds motion.
All voted in favor 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 12:34 PM
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Robert Mora
Zoning Technician
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