Special Events Review Committee

City of Laconia Special Events Technical Review Committee Wednesday, February 7th , 2024 - 12:00 PM City Hall in the Armand A. Bolduc City Council Chamber T 2/7/2024 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER F The meeting was called to order at 12:07 PM 2. ROLL CALL A Scott Pelchat performed Roll Call, in Attendance were Amy Lovisek, Tim Joubert, Mike Finogle, Hilary Young, Nick Schwarz, And Donna Clairmont. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Scott Pelchat R 4. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE 5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS D The Minutes from the January Meeting were accepted and the motion was made by Amy , and seconded by Nick. And was unanimous. 5.1. Minutes 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. 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. 8. PL2023-0128MC Beechview Bazaar The Applicant Mr. Ames spoke regarding the application and stated the application represents the same use as the prior years applications , the water department requested a backflow test be performed also Hilary mentioned licensing should be contacted by the vendors. Scott opened for public comment at 12:10PM and closed to public comment at 12:11PM Scott sought a motion to approve the application Nick made the motion and it was seconded by Hilary and was approved unanimously. 9. PL2023-0129MC The Half Moon Robert Ames spoke regarding the application and that there were no proposed changes from past events the water department requested a backflow test be performed and Hilary asked that all vendors seek licensing Scott opened to public comment at 12:12PM and closed to public comment at 12:13PM Scott  9. PL2023-0129MC The Half Moon Robert Ames spoke regarding the application and that there were no proposed changes from past events the water department requested a backflow test be performed and Hilary asked that all vendors seek licensing Scott opened to public comment at 12:12PM and closed to public comment at 12:13PM Scott sought a motion to Grant the application and a motion was made by Amy and seconded by Mike and was passed unanimously. 10. PL2023-0130MC Endicott Rock Park Robert Ames spoke regarding the application and that there were no proposed changes from past events the water department requested a backflow test be performed and Hilary asked that all vendors seek licensing Scott opened to public comment at 12:13 and closed to the public at 12:14PM Scott sought a T motion to allow for the application to be approved Hilary made the motion and it was seconded by Nick and passed unanimously. 11. PL2023-0131SE Boardwalk Jazz Concerts F Robert Ames spoke regarding the application and that there were no proposed changes from past events the water department requested a backflow test be performed and Hilary asked that all vendors seek licensing Scott opened to public comment at 12:15PM and closed to the public at 12:16PM Scott sought a motion to approve the application and a motion was made by Mike and was seconded by Nick and was passed unanimously. A 12. PL2023-0132SE 95th World Championship Sled Dog Derby Jennifer Hollows spoke regarding the application and stated that unless a monumental snow event happens the sled dog event was slated to be cancelled there were to be no changes from past events. Scott opened R for public discussion at 12:18PM and it was closed to the public at 12:19PM A motion was sought to allow the event and Nick made the motion and it was seconded by Amy and passed unanimously. informed later that indeed the Event was to be cancelled. 13. PL2023-0134MC 1207 Weirs Blvd Scott was D The applicant was not available to speak on behalf of the application but it was submitted with no changes from the prior year event Scott opened for public discussion at 12:21PM and closed to The public at 12:22PM a motion was sought to approve and was made by Amy and seconded by Mike and was granted unanimously. 14. OTHER BUSINESS 15. ADJOURNMENT the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 12:30PM