Concord, NH

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider several applications, including a major mixed-use redevelopment with about 600 apartments and commercial space, a hospital expansion, a 24-lot subdivision, and multiple sign design reviews. The board will also review proposed zoning and site plan regulation amendments and discuss the 2050 Master Plan update.

• Comprehensive development plan for mixed-use redevelopment with ~600 residential units, ~329,200 sq ft commercial/retail, fueling station at 270, 282, 260 Loudon Rd and 277 Sheep Davis Rd
• Major site plan for 40,050 sq ft addition to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center at 251 Pleasant Street, including parking and utility upgrades
• Major subdivision for 24-lot development on 10.7 acres with new roadway connecting Mooreland Avenue and Heather Lane, near 271 South Street
• Major site plan for car dealership conversion and 2,470 sq ft addition at 110 Manchester Street
• Zoning ordinance amendments on parking, nonconforming structures, arterial/collector street lists, and zoning overlay maps

City Council

The Concord City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. with non-meeting and non-public sessions to discuss collective bargaining strategies and property acquisition, followed by the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and reports on topics such as parking ordinances, a police grant, and community concerns. Several items are tabled for September 14, 2026 public hearings.

• Resolution accepting $23,100 from NH Office of Highway Safety for Police Roadway Safety Outreach
• Public hearing on $130,000 CDBG-CV funds for Concord Coalition to End Homelessness winter shelter
• Resolution modifying Elderly Exemption under RSA 72:27-a
• Ordinances modifying parking restrictions on Church Street, Columbus Avenue, and Warren Street
• Resolution rescinding $434,334.50 in Community Development Block Grant and donation funds

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board will hold a workshop to engage in preliminary discussion of the city's 2050 Master Plan update. The discussion will involve the city's consultant team led by Utile. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Preliminary discussion of the 2050 Master Plan update with consultant Utile

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several major site plans, including a large mixed-use redevelopment and a 34-unit multifamily project. The board is also reviewing conditional use permits for residential conversions and various architectural sign requests.

• Proposed mixed-use redevelopment at 260, 270, and 282 Loudon Rd with 600 apartments, 329,200 sq ft of commercial/retail, and a restaurant
• Major site plan for 34-unit multifamily development at 43 Fisherville Road
• Major site plan for 40,050 sq ft addition to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center at 251 Pleasant Street
• Conversion of office building at 103 North State Street into 21 residential units
• Major subdivision application for a 24-lot subdivision at Tax Map 8814Z Lot 4

City Council

The Concord City Council will meet to discuss a proposed three-month sabbatical for the City Manager, review a non-public session regarding property acquisition, and vote on funding for traffic signal improvements and the Merrimack River Greenway Trail. The agenda also includes reports on the Memorial Field Master Plan and the Concord Volunteer Corps.

• Discussion of City Manager sabbatical request
• Non-public session for property acquisition
• Approval of $55,580 for traffic signal improvements
• Approval of $28,800 for Merrimack River Greenway Trail maintenance
• Approval of $84,000 for Plan to End Homelessness efforts

The City Council approved a satisfactory performance rating for City Manager Aspell (13-1), a 2.5% salary increase (10-4), and a six-week sabbatical from July 20 to August 31 (with one dissenting vote). The Council also approved a resolution supporting a federal grant application for the Loudon Road Bridge, accepted $84,400 in state funds for traffic signal and greenway trail improvements, and voted to disapprove a previously tabled $84,000 homelessness funding resolution. Several items were referred to committees or set for public hearings.

• Approved satisfactory rating for City Manager (13-1)
• Approved 2.5% salary increase for City Manager (10-4)
• Approved six-week sabbatical for City Manager, July 20-Aug 31 (1 dissenting vote)
• Approved resolution supporting USDOT Bridge Investment Program grant for Loudon Road Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved $55,580 for traffic signal improvements related to Legislative Parking Garage (unanimous)
• Approved $28,800 for Merrimack River Greenway Trail maintenance (unanimous)
• Voted to disapprove $84,000 resolution for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and reports (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on several subdivision and site plan applications. Among the most consequential is a 3-lot subdivision at 48 Currier Road requiring a conditional use permit for wetland buffer impacts. Many other items have been continued to the July 15 meeting. The board will also review the 2050 Master Plan update.

• 13 awning signs for Applebees at 260 Loudon Road (consent)
• 650-sq-ft façade alteration for Nonna's Place at 60 Pleasant Street
• 3-lot subdivision with wetland buffer at 48 Currier Road (7J)
• 2-lot subdivision with driveway waivers at 5 Thomas Street (7F)
• Conditional use permit for driveway at 117 Storrs Street (7I)

City Council

The City Council will act on several long-tabled items, including an $84,000 appropriation for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness and a presentation on the Memorial Field Master Plan. Public hearings are scheduled for Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse funding ($36,502) and a $10,000 donation for a skate park at Kiwanis Park. The council will also vote on parking ordinance changes for Church Street and School Street, and handle multiple consent items including traffic signal improvements and a Merrimack River Greenway Trail lease.

• $84,000 appropriation from Community Improvement Reserve for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness (tabled since April 2025)
• Parking ordinance amendments for Church Street (between Bradley and Rumford) and School Street (between Pine and Liberty)
• $36,502 for Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse project, including $14,472 from SkiTheBeav donation
• $55,580 traffic signal improvements at intersections related to Legislative Parking Garage project
• Memorial Field Master Plan presentation with petition and public testimony received

The council approved a resolution appropriating $36,502 for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings project, accepting $14,472 from SkiTheBeav and authorizing $22,030 from the Recreation Reserve. A separate resolution accepted a $10,000 donation from the Concord Skate Park Association for the Kiwanis Park Skate Park. Several consent agenda items were approved, including annual police and fire reports, and items 12-14 were pulled for discussion but no votes taken.

• Approved $36,502 for Beaver Meadow Golf Club CIP #107 (required 2/3 majority)
• Accepted $14,472 donation from SkiTheBeav for golf course
• Authorized $22,030 from Recreation Reserve for golf course
• Approved $10,000 donation from Concord Skate Park Association for Skate Park
• Approved Diminimus gifts reports ($1,628.08 and $430)
• Approved Fire Department 2025 Annual Report
• Approved Police Department 2025 Annual Crime Report
• Approved consent resolutions (highway safety grant, rescind appropriation, MWZA)

Finance Committee

This meeting of the Concord Finance Committee is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and an agenda overview. No specific ordinances, contracts, or financial decisions are listed for discussion or action.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Agenda overview by the Mayor
• Committee discussion period (no specified topics)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including a $22,026,600 capital improvement program funded by $18,018,600 in bonds and other sources. They will also consider an ordinance amending water and sewer rates and fixed charges.

• Appropriation of $22,026,600 for capital projects with $18,018,600 in bonds
• Authorization to use $3,058,000 in reserve funds and accept $950,000 in capital transfers
• Amendment to water use rates, water fixed charges, sewer use rates, and sewer fixed charges
• Repurposing of capital project funds for FY2027 Capital Improvement Program

The City Council held public hearings on the FY27 budget, capital projects, and water/sewer rate ordinances. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; only a procedural motion to continue the meeting past 11 p.m. was adopted.

• Suspended rules to meet after 11 p.m. (majority vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviews revised pro formas for multiple city funds including parking, airport, golf, arena, solid waste, water, and wastewater. Rate comparisons for water and wastewater are discussed. The meeting also includes a public hearing and other business.

• Water fund pro forma and rate comparisons
• Wastewater fund pro forma and rate comparisons
• Parking fund pro forma review
• Airport fund pro forma review
• Golf fund pro forma review

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive presentations on the General Fund budgets for Community Development, Library, Parks & Recreation, and Human Services. They will also review the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts and funding sources. A public hearing will be held for public input.

• General Fund: Community Development budget presentation
• General Fund: Library budget presentation
• General Fund: Parks & Recreation budget presentation
• General Fund: Human Services budget presentation
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) review with TIF districts and funding sources

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a comprehensive development plan for the SteepleGate project, a major mixed-use redevelopment with 600 apartments, 329,200 sq ft of commercial/retail, and a fueling station on Loudon Road. Other significant items include a 116-room hotel on Manchester Street, conversion of an office building into 21 apartments on North State Street, and a commercial addition with 5 residential units on South State Street. Several design review and sign approvals are on the consent and regular agendas.

• SteepleGate redevelopment: 600 apartments, 329,200 sq ft commercial/retail, fueling station at 270-282 Loudon Rd (CDP-2026-0002)
• 94 Manchester St: new 116-room, 4-story hotel (14,768 sq ft footprint) (SPR-2026-0057, continued to July 15)
• 103 North State St: conversion of 15,341 sq ft office into 21 residential units (SPR-2026-0059, CUP-2026-0108/0115)
• 47-49 South State St: new 3,500 sq ft commercial addition with basement, 5 residential units (SPR-2026-0060, CUP-2026-0111)
• 110 Manchester St: conversion of 30,310 sq ft building into car dealership with 70,270 sq ft pavement (SPR-2026-0061)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear presentations on General Fund, General Government, Police, Fire, and General Services budgets. A public hearing will also be held. A non-public session is scheduled to discuss a compensation adjustment.

• Presentation of Police department budget
• Presentation of Fire department budget
• Presentation of General Services budget
• Non-public session on compensation adjustment
• Municipal vacancy report as information item

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation, including the schedule, transmittal letter, and budget in brief. A non-public session will follow to discuss compensation adjustments. A public hearing is also scheduled.

• City Manager's FY2027 Budget Presentation
• Non-public session on compensation adjustment
• Public hearing on budget

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and take action on a $22,026,600 capital budget for FY2027, including $18M in bonds, and multiple zoning code amendments affecting duplex conversions and multifamily development. They will also vote on a $1.55M multi-use trail project from Sewalls Falls Road to Boscawen. Consent agenda items include accepting donations for the library and parks, and transferring funds for the July 4th celebration.

• Approve $22M capital budget with $18M in bonds for FY2027 projects
• Authorize $1.55M Merrimack River Greenway Trail multi-use path with NHDOT funding
• Amend water/sewer rates and fees via ordinance
• Amend zoning definitions and duplex/multifamily development standards
• Transfer $20,000 from Event Arts Grant for July 4th Concord 250/300 celebration

The council voted to set the FY2027 budget and capital improvement plan for public hearings on June 4, 2026. They also approved a consent agenda including resolutions authorizing federal law enforcement grant applications, library HVAC funding, and an appointment to the Board of Trustees of Trust Funds. Several items were pulled for discussion but no final votes were taken on those.

• Approved consent agenda (14-0)
• Set FY2027 General Fund budget for June 4 public hearing
• Set $22,026,600 capital budget bond resolution for June 4 public hearing
• Set water/sewer rate fee ordinance for June 4 public hearing
• Approved law enforcement grant application resolution (Item 23)
• Approved library HVAC fund repurpose resolution (Item 25)
• Appointed Travis Craig to Board of Trustees of Trust Funds
• Approved April 13 meeting minutes (14-0)

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will review the Fire Department's ambulance billing reports for the first two quarters of FY2026 and the March 31, 2026 year-to-date financial statements. They will also discuss a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and grant donation report.

• Review of FY2026 ambulance billing reports for 1st and 2nd quarters
• Review of March 31, 2026 YTD financial statements
• Discussion of CIP and grant donation report

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee reviewed ambulance billing reports, year-to-date financials, and new CIP and grant reports, but took no votes on policy or spending. The only formal action was approval of previous meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Approved draft minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed FY2026 ambulance billing; rate increase expected to raise revenue from self-pay and commercial insurance
• Reviewed March 31, 2026 YTD financials; noted high police/fire overtime and Arena needing General Fund support
• Received feedback on new CIP and Grants/Donations status reports; revisions to be made for clarity
• Discussed possibility of budget-reading session for City Councilors before FY2027 budget release
• Noted increasing Right-to-Know requests; staff time and costs are being tracked by City Solicitor

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a consent agenda including several sign applications, extension requests, and a major site plan to convert a 15,341-square-foot office building into 21 apartments at 103 North State Street. Public hearings will address window signs at Eagle Square and conditional use permits. The board will also vote on zoning amendments affecting attached and multifamily dwellings, hold its annual meeting to elect officers, and consider rule changes.

• Conversion of 103 North State Street office into 21 residential units (major site plan)
• Zoning ordinance amendments for attached/multifamily buildings, duplexes, and conversions
• One-year extension for automobile display area expansion at 150 Manchester Street
• Condominium conversion for Parmenter Place: 6 buildings with 33 units at 15 Parmenter Road
• Annual meeting to elect officers and amend board rules of procedure

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning ordinance amendments and a major project agreement for a multi-use path. The meeting also includes public hearings on capital expenditures for city facilities and vehicle replacements.

• Resolution for $1,553,928 multi-use path on city-owned rail corridor from Sewalls Falls Road to Boscawen line
• Public hearing for $385,000 to remove and secure bleachers at Memorial Field
• Public hearing for $526,968 to replace two dump trucks using grant and bond funding
• Multiple ordinances amending the Zoning Code regarding duplexes, residential conversions, and ZBA procedures
• Proposed lease agreement with Scenic RailRiders, Inc. for railbike tour business

The council approved the consent agenda, including a lease with Scenic RailRiders to operate a railbike tour on a former railroad parcel. Several zoning ordinances and a greenway trail resolution were set for public hearings on May 11. Appointments to the Conservation Commission and DEIJB Steering Committee were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including 20+ items (unanimous)
• Authorized lease agreement with Scenic RailRiders for railbike tours (consent)
• Authorized grant application for law enforcement programs (consent)
• Set 7 ordinances for public hearings on May 11
• Set greenway trail project resolution for public hearing
• Approved appointments to Conservation Commission and DEIJB Committee

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board will review architectural design reviews for new signs and a proposed 20,400-square-foot skate park at 19 Loudon Road. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a conditional use permit regarding ground floor transparency at 9 Odd Fellows Ave.

• Design review for a 4.5-square-foot blade sign at 57 N Main St
• Design review for a 36-square-foot illuminated sign at 25-27 South Main St
• Public hearing for a 20,400-square-foot skate park at 19 Loudon Road
• Conditional use permit request for ground floor transparency at 9 Odd Fellows Ave
• Major site plan for a 116-room hotel at 94-98 Manchester Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on outdoor dining barricade funding ($15,000) and a fire fee schedule update, then consider action on the Memorial Field Master Plan, a parking change on School Street, and $84,000 for Concord's homelessness plan. The consent agenda includes resolutions for bleacher work, dump truck replacement ($526,968 with grant), tree planting, tax credit modifications for veterans and elderly, and acceptance of a 33.31-acre land donation off Hoit Road.

• $385,000 resolution to remove and secure bleachers at Memorial Field
• $526,968 resolution for two dump trucks with $421,574 state grant
• Modifications to All Veterans', Optional Veterans', Elderly, and Disability tax credits
• $84,000 resolution from Community Improvement Reserve to support Plan to End Homelessness
• Acceptance of 33.31-acre land donation off Hoit Road for conservation

The council approved a consent resolution to accept a 33.31‑acre land donation from the Bois De Brodeur Trust for perpetual conservation. It also approved a consent resolution authorizing an application for a DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and new appointments to the Planning Board were approved. Several resolutions were referred to public hearings for future consideration.

• Consent resolution approved to accept 33.31‑acre land donation (off Hoit Road) for conservation
• Consent resolution approved to apply for DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
• Appointments approved for Zoning Board of Adjustment: James Monohan and Laura Spector‑Morgan
• Appointments approved for Planning Board: Paige Wilber and Leon LaFreniere
• Consent reports approved for library, human services, police department gifts, and parks/recreation items
• Resolution appropriating $385,000 for Memorial Field Facility Improvement moved to public hearing
• Resolution appropriating $526,968 for Vehicle and Equipment Replacement moved to public hearing
• Resolution modifying veterans' tax credits moved to public hearing

City Council

The Concord City Council held a Priority Setting Session to review and discuss the city’s 2026‑2027 priorities. The Mayor provided an agenda overview and public comments were received. Council members will consider the discussion points before adjournment.

• Discussion of 2026‑2027 city priorities

The council met to discuss and set priorities for the 2026‑2027 fiscal period, selecting four top priority areas: Fiscal Responsibility and Communications, Economic & Community Development, Infrastructure Investment & Asset Management, and Housing Stability & Human Services Coordination. The motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Councilor Foote, seconded by Councilor Keach, and passed unanimously.

• Adopted four top priorities for 2026‑2027 (Fiscal Responsibility, Economic & Community Development, Infrastructure Investment, Housing Stability)
• Adjourned meeting – motion moved by Foote, seconded by Keach, passed unanimously

Planning Board

The board will vote on several design‑review applications, including exterior changes at 10 Pleasant St Extension and new signage at 97 Storrs St and 146 North Main St. It will also consider a major site‑plan application for a new 4‑story, 14,768‑sq‑ft building at 94‑98 Manchester Street and related extensions and conditional‑use permits for projects on Airport Road, South Main Street, and North Main Street. Additional items include a one‑year extension request for the “Red Blazer” project and a minor subdivision lot‑line adjustment at 56 North Main St and 2 Phenix Ave.

• Design review: exterior changes at 10 Pleasant St Extension (CBP District) – item 5A
• Design review: 54‑sq‑ft illuminated wall sign at 97 Storrs St – item 5B
• Major site‑plan: 4‑story, 14,768‑sq‑ft building at 94‑98 Manchester St – item 6A
• Conditional use & site‑plan: parking lot and improvements at 234 Airport Road – item 8A
• Minor subdivision & lot‑line adjustment at 56 North Main St and 2 Phenix Ave – item 8C

Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will review a council referral to waive fees for the Parks & Recreation department. It will also consider the C‑PACER adoption process, including a municipal ordinance and a municipal‑county participation agreement. The committee will receive the year‑to‑date financial statements for 2025 and discuss the city’s tax‑rate target. Routine items include approval of the November 13, 2025 draft meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Referral from Council – Parks & Recreation fee waiver
• Referral from Council – C‑PACER adoption (municipal ordinance and participation agreement)
• Review of December 31, 2025 year‑to‑date financial statements
• Discussion of tax‑rate target
• Approval of November 13, 2025 draft meeting minutes

The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It voted not to create a citywide Parks & Recreation fee‑waiver policy and to consider reductions on a case‑by‑case basis. The committee recommended staff review the C‑Pacer program for impacts and report back, and it advised the City Manager to propose a FY 2027 tax‑rate target to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved draft minutes from Nov 17 2025 (unanimous)
• Voted not to create a Parks & Recreation fee‑waiver policy; direct case‑by‑case reductions (unanimous)
• Recommended staff review C‑Pacer program impacts and report back (consensus)
• Recommended City Manager propose FY 2027 tax‑rate target to Council (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Concord City Council will hold a non-meeting at 5:30 PM for contract negotiations and a non-public session on property acquisition, then convene its regular meeting at 7 PM. Key actions include public hearings on a lease for overflow parking, a skate park donation, and a compensation plan change, plus votes on tabled items like $84,000 for homelessness and the Memorial Field Master Plan.

• Public hearing on resolution authorizing $84,000 for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness (tabled from April 2025)
• Public hearing on lease agreement with Concord Coach Lines for overflow parking at the former Tsunis Property (Tax Map 6414Z, Lot 92)
• Public hearing on accepting $10,000 donation from Concord Skate Park Association for skate park construction
• Unfinished business: adoption of PaypointHR Classification and Compensation Report and Memorial Field Master Plan presentation
• Consent items include appointments to Library Board, Zoning Board, and Steering Committee for homelessness

The City Council approved the consent agenda after pulling three items for discussion. It referred a sidewalk repavement petition and a parking‑restriction request to the appropriate committees. Two resolutions were set for a March 9 public hearing. The Council also approved the gifts report, appointments to the Library Board, the homelessness steering committee, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and a resolution honoring Rose Fife.

• Approved consent agenda (items 12, 17, 19 pulled for discussion)
• Referred Auburn Street sidewalk repavement petition to General Services
• Referred Washington Street parking restriction request to General Services and Parking Committee
• Moved $15,000 barricade rental resolution to public hearing
• Moved ordinance amending fees, fines and penalties to public hearing
• Approved Library Director gifts report for $1,913.11
• Approved appointments: Roy Geiser to Library Board; Chris Mumford to Homelessness Steering Committee; Christopher Carley, Nicholas Wallner, Andrew Winters, Brenda Perkins to ZBA
• Approved resolution recognizing Rose Fife

City Council

This meeting is a priority-setting session with no votes or decisions scheduled. The Council will discuss 2026-2027 priorities and accept public comments. The agenda is entirely procedural.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 city priorities; no action items

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Concord School District's proposal to build a new middle school and associated site improvements. The board will also consider several design review applications for signs and exterior changes, as well as a major site plan for a parking lot on Airport Road and subdivision amendments.

• Public hearing for a new 205,562-square-foot middle school at 144 South Street (PL-SPR-2025-0056)
• Major site plan and conditional use permit for a parking lot at 234 Airport Road (PL-SPR-2025-0052)
• Amendment to subdivision at 15 Hot Hole Pond Road to allow waivers for curbing, street trees, and pavement (PL-AMEND-2025-0020)
• Walmart requests design review for canopy and site improvements at 344 Loudon Road
• Minor subdivision for two lots at 131 Shaker Road (PL-MIS-2025-0045)

City Council

The City Council will consider several funding appropriations, including a $2.05 million transfer to reserves and $100,000 for water infrastructure. The body will also discuss zoning map amendments and a lease for overflow parking at the former Tsunis Property.

• Appropriation of $2,050,000 from FY2025 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance to Reserves
• Appropriation of $100,000 for Water Main Replacement Project (CIP #85)
• Lease agreement with Concord Coach Lines, Inc. for Tax Map 6414Z, Lot 92
• Appropriation of $84,000 to support Concord's Plan to End Homelessness
• Ordinance to modify parking requirements on School Street between Pine and Liberty Streets

The City Council approved a resolution transferring $2,050,000 from the FY2025 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance to various reserve accounts, and a separate $46,000 supplemental appropriation for furniture, overtime, and training. The Council also adopted updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, approved $100,000 in water main improvements, and accepted $18,500 in library donations. A proposed amendment to narrow reserve fund language failed on a 2-12 vote.

• Approved $2,050,000 transfer to reserves (two-thirds majority)
• Adopted updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (no dissenting votes)
• Approved $100,000 water main improvements with bond authorization (two-thirds majority)
• Accepted $18,500 library donation from Concord Public Library Foundation (two-thirds majority)
• Approved $46,000 supplemental appropriation for furniture, overtime, training (two-thirds majority)
• Approved capital reserve account clarification and closures (three-quarter majority)
• Failed amendment to restrict reserve fund language (2-12)
• Approved committee guidelines for Plan to End Homelessness (no dissenting votes)

City Council

The Concord City Council will hold an orientation session to review meeting protocols, the city charter, and the code of ethics. The agenda includes a review of the annual budget, financial statements, and property assessment reports.

• Review of City Charter and meeting protocols
• Review of 2025 Property Assessment Report
• Review of Annual Budget and Financial Statements
• Review of Fiscal Goals and Fund Balance Policy
• Review of Staffing Levels and Department Descriptions

The City Council met for an orientation session covering the City Charter, council rules, meeting protocols, Right-to-Know Law, ethics, budget, tax rates, and capital projects. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during orientation

City Council

This is the inaugural meeting of the Concord City Council for 2026-2027, consisting largely of ceremonial items. The council will swear in the mayor and council members, then nominate and elect a Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Champlin will present committee assignments for the term.

• Ceremonial swearing-in of Mayor Champlin and council members
• Nomination and election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Mayor Champlin's 2026-2027 city council committee assignments

The Concord City Council held its organizational meeting, ceremonially swearing in Mayor Byron Champlin and all council members. Councilor Sekou was re-elected as Mayor Pro Tem with no dissenting votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and ceremonial.

• Mayor Champlin officially sworn in as Mayor
• Newly elected and re-elected City Council members ceremonially sworn in
• Councilor Sekou re-elected as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Councilor Horne's nomination for Mayor Pro Tem failed for lack of a second
• Meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM