City Council

Regular City Council Meeting December 3, 2024 Council Chambers 31 Wakefield Street 6:00 PM Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Opening Prayer 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Acceptance of Minutes 5.1 Regular City Council Meeting, November 12, 2024, consideration for approval 6. Communications from the City Manager 6.1 City Manager’s Report 7. Communications from the Mayor 8. Presentation of Petitions and Council Correspondence 9. Nominations, Appointments, Resignations, and Elections 9.1. Resignation: Kimberly Adams, Historic District Commission 10. Reports of Committees 10.1 Appointments Committee 10.1.1 Re-Appointment: Matthew Winders, Regular Member, Trustees of the Trust Fund, SEAT D, Term to Expire 1/2/2027 consideration for approval  10.1.2 Re-Appointment: Kristin Ebbeson, Regular Member, Arts & Culture Commission, SEAT D, Term to Expire 7/1/2026 consideration for approval 10.1.3 Re-Appointment: Nicole Lee, Regular Member, Arts & Culture Commission, SEAT E, Term to Expire 7/1/2027 consideration for approval 10.1.4 Re-Appointment: Bruce Jolin, Regular Member, Library Trustee, WARD 6, Term to Expire 1/2/2028 consideration for approval 10.1.5 Re-Appointment: Robert May, Regular Member, Planning Board, SEAT C, Term to Expire 1/2/2028 consideration for approval 10.1.6 Re-Appointment: Allison Burridge, Alternate Member, Planning Board, SEAT K, Term to Expire 1/2/2028 consideration for approval 10.1.7 Re-Appointment: James Hayden, Planning Board, Regular Member, SEAT D, Term to Expire 1/2/2028 consideration for approval 10.1.8 Re-Appointment: James Connor, Regular Member, Historic District Commission, SEAT D, Term to Expire 1/2/2028 consideration for approval 10.1.9 Re-Appointment: James Connor, Regular Member, Regular Member, Zoning Board of Adjustment, SEAT C, Term to Expire 1/2/2028 consideration for approval 10.2 Codes & Ordinances Committee 10.2.1 Committee Recommendation: Amendment to Section 4.18 of the City Council Rules of Order relative to the Public Safety Committee consideration for approval 10.2.2 Committee Recommendation: Amendment to Section 4.19 of the City Council Rules of Order relative to the Economic Development Committee consideration for approval  10.3 Finance Committee Minutes: • October 8, 2024 • November 12, 2024 10.3.1 Committee Recommendation (10/8/2024): Amendment to Chapter 260-33 of the General Ordinances Relative to Water Rates and Fee Schedule first reading and refer to a Public Hearing 10.3.2 Committee Recommendation (10/8/2024): Amendment to Chapter 260-34-B of the General Ordinances of the City of Rochester Relative to Water Fund Service Fees first reading and refer to a Public Hearing 10.3.3 Committee Recommendation (10/8/2024): Amendment to Chapter 200-33 of the General Ordinances of the City of Rochester Relative to the Wastewater Rates and Fee Schedule first reading and refer to a Public Hearing 10.3.4 Committee Recommendation (10/8/2024): Amendment to Chapter 200-33-B-K of the General Ordinances of the City of Rochester Relative to Sewer Fund Service Fees first reading and refer to a Public Hearing 10.3.5 Committee Recommendation (11/12/2024): Resolution Authorizing Project Fund Reallocation of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funds of $43,856.33 to Nancy Loud School Park Project first reading and consideration for adoption 10.4 Planning Board 10.5 Public Safety 10.5.1 Committee Recommendation: to install a sign that reads “cross traffic does not stop” on Betts Road consideration for approval 11. Unfinished Business 12. Consent Calendar 13. New Business 13.1. Resolution Granting Community Revitalization Tax Relief to the Property Located at 95 South Main Street Under the Provisions of RSA 79-E in Connection with a Proposed Rehabilitation Project first reading and consideration for adoption 13.2. Resolution to Amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Funds for Fiscal Year 2025 first reading and refer to a Public Hearing 13.3. Resolution for Supplemental Appropriation for Public Buildings Capital Improvements Utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Job Loan Funds in the amount of $80,142 first reading and refer to a Public Hearing 13.4. Temporary Parking Pass for Parking Lot at 60 Wakefield Street consideration to approve 13.5. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute the Deed for 296 Rochester Hill Road in favor of the State of New Hampshire first reading and consideration for adoption 14. Non-Meeting/Non-Public Session 15. Adjournment