Laconia public meetings in 2023

Technical Review Committee

The Minor Site Plan Committee is meeting to hold public hearings and consider votes on two use-change proposals. The committee will review applications for professional offices and an indoor dog park.

• PL2023-0123MSP: Proposal to change use to professional office at 7 & 11 Academy Sq
• PL2023-0126MSP: Proposal to change warehouse use to indoor dog park at 125 Water St

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss waste management agreements and potential fee increases at the transfer station. The body will also address polling hours for the January 2024 presidential primary and various city ordinances.

• Proposal to increase Transfer Station fees due to disposal costs
• Request by Waste Management to amend the Transfer Station Operating Agreement
• Setting polling hours for the January 23, 2024 presidential primary from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Temporary Traffic Order 2023-18 for the Martin Luther King solidarity march
• Appointment of Mark Haynes as Selectman for Ward 4

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on AIP projects. The board will consider authorizations for a ground lease agreement, a grant for west side access roads and taxiways, and a proposal with D&K to create a lease lot.

• Authorization to sign Option to Ground Lease Agreement
• Authorization to sign Grant Application for West Side Access Road and Taxiways E1, E2, and E3
• Authorization to sign proposal with D&K to create a lease lot
• Updates on SBG-15 Obstruction Removal and SBG-20 Perimeter Fence
• Review of CROSSWINDS Development RFP response

Police Commission

The Police Commission will review various department reports and personnel matters. The agenda includes reviews of monthly activity, budget, traffic, and fleet reports.

• Review of November 2023 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of November 2023 Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report
• Review of Budget Reports
• Review of November 2023 Monthly Traffic Report
• Acceptance of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review proposals for increasing Transfer Station fees due to higher disposal costs. The committee will also discuss new recycling fees, asbestos prevention procedures, and residential waste containers.

• Review of Transfer Station fee increase request
• Review of new fee for bulk single stream recycling and corrugated cardboard
• Review of new procedures to prevent asbestos delivery to the Transfer Station
• Discussion on providing additional solid waste containers to residential properties

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and potentially vote on four separate variance requests for a single property. These requests involve setbacks and greenspace requirements.

• ZO2023-0111: Shoreline setback variance for 32 Chapin Terrace
• ZO2023-0112: Greenspace variance for 32 Chapin Terrace
• ZO2023-0113: Front setback variance for 32 Chapin Terrace
• ZO2023-0114: Side setback variance for 32 Chapin Terrace

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024.

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review the 2024/2025 budget and consider new computer purchases. The board will also discuss electronic billing, a credit card machine, and the 2022-2023 year end report.

• 2024/2025 Budget
• New Computer Purchases
• Electronic Billing
• Retail Water Business
• Court Street Bridge

Human Relations Committee

The Sign Vigil Subcommittee of the Laconia Human Relations Committee is meeting to discuss a planned vigil. The group will review the purpose, substance, timing, location, signage, and handouts for the event.

• Discussion of vigil purpose and substance
• Determination of vigil time and place
• Review of available signage and handouts

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to review the goals and purpose of the TM-CEI/2 Laconia project. This includes discussing an application for a grant from the NH Endowment for Health.

• Review of NH Endowment application
• Discussion of project focus areas for 2024: Mental Health, Housing, and Inclusivity

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to review reports from the City Council Liaison and Planning Board. The commission is scheduled to discuss a proposal to increase the age requirement for buildings from 50 to 75 years.

• Proposal to increase building age requirement from 50 to 75 years

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss a proposal from the Laconia Democratic Committee for a non-partisan yard sign campaign against hate. The body will also review FY 2024 financials and plan for the MLK Celebration.

• Proposal for 'Laconia Stands Against Hate' yard signs from Eric Hoffman
• Discussion regarding a reward for a graffiti perpetrator
• Review of FY 2024 July-Dec financials
• MLK Celebration planning
• Liaison committee report on banners and flags on City Property

City Council

The Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review and vote on bond bids for several capital projects. These include equipment replacements and infrastructure improvements.

• Bond bid for replacement fire engine
• Bond bid for replacement of two ambulances
• Bond bid for sanitary sewer system improvements
• Bond bid for transportation infrastructure capital improvements
• Vote on RES FY 24 BOND.PDF

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on bonding for transportation capital projects and declaring parts of the downtown parking garage as surplus. The body will also consider a proposal to increase Transfer Station fees.

• Resolution 2023-34: Bonding for transportation infrastructure capital improvement projects
• Resolution 2023-35: Declaring second and third floors of downtown parking garage (Tax Map 442/15/7.1) as surplus property
• Proposal to increase Transfer Station fees due to disposal costs
• Assignment of lease for a hangar and improvements at 15 Aviation Drive, Gilford, NH
• Appointment of a City Council representative to the 2023 Debra Bieniarz Award Committee

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a paving proposal for 46 Woodvale and discuss subdivision concepts for 492 Endicott and White Oaks Road. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and discussion on goals and objectives.

• 46 Woodvale Apron Pave Proposal
• 492 Endicott N 38 Lot Subdivision Concept
• White Oaks Road 46 Lot Subdivision Concept

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee met to consider event applications. No applications were submitted by the November 22, 2023 filing date.

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and welcome a new trustee. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of October 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Welcome of new trustee
• Review of past year events

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several land use and development proposals. The board will also receive recommendations from the Capital Improvement Committee.

• Design review for a 46 lot cluster subdivision at 453 White Oaks Rd
• Proposal to convert 11 Jameson St from single family to multifamily with a requested 60% impact fee reduction for affordable housing
• Reconstruction proposal within the waterbody buffer at 144 Lake Street unit 5
• Boundary line adjustment proposal for 84 Tilton Ave and 121 Belmont Rd
• Capital Improvement Committee recommendations

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss the 2022-2023 Year End Report and financial statements. The meeting includes discussions on electronic billing, system expansion, and various infrastructure projects.

• 2022-2023 Year End Report
• Electronic Billing and Credit Card Machine
• Expansion of System
• Court Street Bridge
• Weirs Boulevard Break future plans

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to review a proposed flag display policy for city-owned property. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from September and October 2023.

• City of Laconia Flag Policy for city-owned property

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding the goals of TM-CEI and the purpose and makeup of the committee. Members will also review an application for the NH Endowment.

• Review of NH Endowment Application
• Discussion of TM-CEI goals
• Discussion of committee purpose and makeup

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial reports and proposed budgets for the FY25 municipal and checking accounts. The board is also considering a draft inclement weather policy and a proposal from BPS.

• Proposed FY25 Municipal and Checking Account Budgets
• Draft Inclement Weather Policy
• BPS Proposal
• Legal Fees
• Library closure for City Holiday Luncheon

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Mayor’s Housing Task Force is meeting to conduct business. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting notice information.

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to attend a public community forum at the Laconia High School Auditorium. No other business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public community forum at 345 Union Avenue

City Council

The City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss Resolution 2023-24. The committee will consider the approval of bonding to fund FY24 capital improvement projects.

• Resolution 2023-24 regarding bonding for capital improvement projects

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ambulance bonding, a health grant, and the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire. The body will also consider declaring portions of the downtown parking garage as surplus property and approving capital improvement project bonding.

• Resolution 2023-32: $20,000 NH Endowment for Health grant for Laconia Human Relations Committee
• Resolution 2023-30: Bonding for two replacement ambulances
• Resolution 2023-35: Declaring second and third floors of downtown parking garage (Tax Map 442/15/7.1) as surplus
• Resolution 2023-34: Bonding for FY24 capital improvement projects
• Authorization of seven boat dealers to act as agents for the City

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a meeting to address standard agenda items including the acceptance of previous minutes and the tax warrant. The agenda includes a public hearing and a non-public session regarding 118 Winter St.

• Public hearing regarding 118 Winter St.
• Review of Tax Warrant
• Non-public session regarding 118 Winter St.

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and accounts payable. The meeting includes discussions on electronic billing, a credit card machine, and the expansion of the water system.

• Electronic Billing
• Credit Card Machine
• Expansion of System
• Retail Water Business
• Court Street Bridge

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review facility use requests for youth sports and discuss old business regarding fencing. The body will also receive reports from park associations and department staff.

• Facility use request for 603 Bandits 13U Baseball at Robbie Mills & Memorial Field (May 1 – August 10, 2024)
• Facility use request for Laconia Youth Soccer League at Robbie Mills, Leavitt Park, and Opechee Park (August 1 – October 19, 2024)
• Discussion of Robbie Mills Fencing
• Review of Leavitt Park Association minutes from October 4 and November 1, 2023

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several property requests. The board may deliberate and vote on these applications during the meeting.

• Extension request for Solar Gardens (ZO2019-0021SE)
• Special exception for a Tiki Hut at 604 Endicott St. (ZO2023-0103SE)
• Special exception for an ADU at 73 Paugus St. (ZO2023-0105SE)
• Multifamily special exception and density variance for 34 Pine St. (ZO2023-0107SE, ZO2023-0108VAR)
• Greenspace and shoreline setback variances for 80 Paugus Park (ZO2023-0109VAR, ZO2023-0110VAR)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a meeting to address routine business, including the acceptance of previous minutes and the tax warrant. The agenda includes a public hearing and a non-public session.

• Public hearings
• Tax Warrant

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The board will also discuss several properties and safety concerns.

• Authorization to sign Snow Removal Contract
• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence update
• Crosswinds Development RFI
• Discussion regarding 15 Airport Rd. and Lot 4

Conservation Commission

The commission will meet to accept minutes from the November 1 meeting and discuss new goals and objectives. The agenda also includes reviewing applications from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

• Acceptance of November 1 minutes
• Discussion of goals and objectives
• Review of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to review personnel matters, command staff reports, and monthly activity data from October 2023. The body is scheduled to take action on the 2024 holiday notice and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Notice of Holidays - 2024
• October 2023 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• October 2023 Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report
• October 2023 Monthly Traffic Report
• Monthly Fleet and Budget Reports

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will discuss new business regarding two specific properties and update its policies and rules of procedure. The body will also review updates concerning the State School conceptual review and demolition fees.

• Review of 271 Shore Drive
• Review of 80 Paugus Park Road
• Policies and Rules of Procedure Update
• State School Conceptual Review Update
• Demolition Fees Update

City Council

The City Council will discuss several financial and operational matters, including bonding for two replacement ambulances and a proposal to increase transfer station fees. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding surplus city-owned property.

• Resolution 2023-30: Approval of bonding to purchase two replacement ambulances
• Ordinance 2023-194-16, 194-24: Proposal to increase Transfer Station fees
• Resolution 2023-32: Acceptance of a $20,000 NH Endowment for Health grant for the Human Relations Committee
• Resolution 2023-31: Public hearing to declare property at Tax Map 407/247/35 as surplus
• Request to use impact fees for sitework at Pleasant Street School

City Council

The City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review bids for FY24 bonded projects. The discussion includes the sanitary sewer fund and a fire engine, as well as financing with the NH Municipal Bond Bank.

• Bids for FY24 bonded projects
• Sanitary sewer fund bonding
• Fire engine bonding
• Discussion with NH Municipal Bond Bank

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the purpose and makeup of the body and the goals of TM-CEI. Members will also review an NH Endowment Application.

• Review of NH Endowment Application
• Discussion of TM-CEI goals
• Discussion of committee purpose and makeup

City Council

The City Council Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for individuals seeking appointment or reappointment to city boards and commissions. The committee will also review minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting.

• Interviews for City Boards and Commissions appointments
• Approval of August 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and possible votes on several development projects and extension requests. The board will also review a 2023 draft of its Rules and Procedures and discuss sidewalks with the Director of Public Works.

• Proposal for 12 efficiency apartments with parking and utilities at 17 Bay Street
• Extension request for project completion at The Gardens at Weirs (Endicott St East)
• Extension request for project completion at 205 Wentworth Cove Rd lot 8
• Proposal to waive sidewalk construction for a 4 lot subdivision at 15 Brittany Ln
• Review of 2023 draft Rules and Procedures

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements and discuss current water system business. The agenda includes infrastructure projects and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Weirs Pump Station Upgrades
• Expansion of System
• Warren St. Water Services
• Stafford St. Leak/Leak Survey
• Court Street Bridge

Conservation Commission

The commission will review minutes from the October 18 meeting and discuss organizational goals. The agenda also includes reviewing applications from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

• Acceptance of October 18 minutes
• Discussion of goals
• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the purpose and makeup of the body and the goals of TM-CEI. Members will also review a NH Endowment application.

• Discussion of TM-CEI goals
• Review of NH Endowment application
• Discussion of committee purpose and makeup

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee met to consider event applications. No applications were submitted by the October 20, 2023, deadline.

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board meeting scheduled for November 1, 2023, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of applications.

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvements Program Committee will review minutes from previous meetings, hear presentations from departments, and handle other business as needed.

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to discuss personnel updates, including retirements and resignations. The body will also review monthly activity, budget, traffic, and fleet reports for August and September 2023.

• Introduction of Assistant Prosecutor Nicholas T. Zazzi
• Retirement of Master Patrol Officer Joseph Marquis
• Resignation of Patrol Officer Anna Brewer-Croteau
• Request for Captain Finogle to attend a Use of Force Summit on 11-28-23
• Review of August and September 2023 budget, traffic, and fleet reports

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and investment reports through September 30, 2023. The meeting includes discussions on personnel policy revisions, operating hours, and city goal setting.

• Proposed revisions to Chapter 13 of the Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Draft FMLA Policy
• Proposed change to operating hours
• Holiday closing
• 2024 Board of Trustees meeting dates

Lakes Business Park

The Lakes Business Park Commission will meet to discuss the construction of a second structure for storage and commercial use on Lot 7. The body will also discuss extension requests for 83 Airport Road Solar, LLC regarding two lots on Hounsell Avenue.

• Development of Lot 7, 351 Hounsell Avenue for a second storage and commercial structure
• Extension request for 83 Airport Road Solar, LLC regarding Lot #3 (307 Hounsell Avenue) and Lot #4 (315 Hounsell Avenue)

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to formally consider a proposal from the Endowment for Health. The proposal involves designing a second phase of the Trust Making - Community Engagement Initiative to support community gatherings in Laconia.

• Discussion of grant request for up to $20,000 from the Endowment for Health
• Proposal for community convenings based on the Marnita’s Table model
• Potential 12-18 month project timeline if the application is accepted

City Council

The City Council Finance Subcommittee is meeting to accept bond bids for a replacement fire engine and sanitary sewer system improvements. The committee will also review RFP responses for replacement ambulances and discuss potential changes to welfare guidelines.

• Acceptance of bond bid for replacement fire engine
• Acceptance of bond bid for sanitary sewer system improvements
• Review of RFP responses for replacement ambulances
• Discussion of potential changes to Welfare Guidelines

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a municipal grant and a boundary line adjustment. The body will also discuss surplus property, lease renewals, and various city ordinances and funding requests.

• Resolution 2023-28: Acceptance of $810,000 InvestNH Municipal Per Unit Program grant
• Resolution 2023-29: Boundary line adjustment between Pemaco Realty Holdings LLC and the City
• Resolution 2023-31: Declaring property at Tax Map 407/247/35 (Woodland Avenue) as surplus
• Lease agreement renewal with Happy Tails Dog Park of the Lakes Region
• Funding request for Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will review minutes from the October 12, 2023, meeting and hear presentations from the Laconia Water Works, Fire Department, and Police Department. No specific projects or expenditures are listed for decision on this agenda.

• Approval of October 12, 2023, minutes
• Laconia Water Works presentation
• Fire Department presentation
• Police Department presentation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a public hearing regarding NH Humane Society (12-153-6) and discuss Land Use Change Tax items. The agenda also includes the review of abatement slips.

• Public hearing for NH Humane Society, 12-153-6
• Discussion regarding Land Use Change Tax
• Review of Abatement Slips

Weirs TIF Advisory Board

The board will receive updates on the reconfiguration of public docks and beach restoration. Members will also review Weirs TIF financials and submit a proposed development activities wish list.

• Update on public docks reconfiguration
• Update on beach restoration
• Review of Weirs TIF financials
• Submittal of proposed development activities wish list

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review the proposed budget and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The body will also discuss business regarding 15 Airport Rd. and Lot 4.

• Proposed Budget review
• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence update
• CROSSWINDS Development update
• Discussion regarding 15 Airport Rd.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss goals, a 319 grant application for Gale Avenue plantings, and updates on summer projects.

• Discuss 319 Grant for Gale Ave Plantings

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Mayor’s Housing Task Force is meeting to conduct business. No specific agenda items or discussion topics were listed in the provided notice.

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss current business items including electronic billing and system expansions. The meeting also covers ongoing projects such as the 2-Million Gallon Water Tank and the Court Street Bridge.

• Electronic billing and credit card machine implementation
• Weirs Pump Station upgrades
• Warren St. water services
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank project
• Potential development in NW Quadrant

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of Trust Funds will conduct an investment review with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld and examine NHPDIP accounts. The body will also consider requests for funds and the creation of new accounts for the City of Laconia.

• Investment review with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld
• Review of NHPDIP accounts
• Review of Summary Sheet of Funds
• Putnam Fund discussion
• Requests for funds and new accounts for the City of Laconia

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to consider several facility use requests for upcoming community events and sports. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Lezama Family Happy Tails Dog Park.

• Runaway Pumpkin 10K & 5K Run/walk at Opechee Parkhouse, WOW trail, and Smith Track parking lot (Oct 27-28)
• Celebrate Laconia Festival, Parade, and Lights Festival at Stewart and Rotary Park (Nov 18-Jan 7)
• Lou Athanas Youth Basketball season and tournament at Laconia Community Center (Dec 16-Feb 25)
• Lezama Family Happy Tails Dog Park update
• Robbie Mills Fencing old business

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance application for 91 Rolling Lane. The board may deliberate and vote on the application during the meeting.

• Public hearing and possible vote on variance application ZO2023-0100VAR for 91 Rolling Lane

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee and the Human Relations Flag Subcommittee are holding a joint meeting. The body will discuss the City of Laconia Flag Policy.

• Discussion regarding City of Laconia Flag Policy

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Committee will review presentations regarding the 2024 capital improvement plans for Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from the October 5, 2023, meeting.

• Parks and Recreation CIP 2024 presentation
• Department of Public Works CIP 2024 presentations

Colonial Theatre Advisory Board

The board will review city, community, and spectacle events from the previous quarter and discuss upcoming ticketed events. Members will examine the Colonial Theatre Expense Fund and the current condition of the facility.

• Review of Colonial Theatre Expense Fund income
• Discussion of capital improvements and facility condition
• Review of maintenance plans and facility improvements
• Community engagement goals

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on fireworks ordinances and discuss funding for the Laconia Senior Center kitchen. The body is also reviewing proposals to increase Transfer Station fees and fine customers who leave without paying.

• Resolution 2023-28: Acceptance of $810,000 InvestNH Municipal Per Unit Program grant for Province Street
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2023-150-2, 150-3 regarding Fireworks
• Acceptance of $4,262 from the Community Action Program for Belknap/Merrimack Counties, Inc.
• Proposal to increase Transfer Station fees and Ordinance 2023-194-1, 194-8 to fine customers for drive-offs
• Resolution 2023-29: Proposed boundary line adjustment between Pemaco Realty Holdings LLC and the City

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund is meeting to review the treasurer's report and approve previous minutes. The body will discuss updates regarding events scheduled for October 14, 2023, and an MJ event.

• Update of 10/14/23 event
• Update on MJ event
• Selection of November dates

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee is meeting to plan upcoming commemorative events and discuss committee leadership. The body will review the budget for the MLK event and reports on city property banners and flags.

• MLK Celebration planning and budget
• Kristallnacht Remembrance (Nov 9-10)
• Banners and flags on City Property liaison report
• Endowment for Health
• Leadership transition

Capital Improvement Committee

The committee will hold a meeting to discuss its process and organization for meetings. The agenda also includes the election of officers.

• Discussion of meeting process and organization
• Election of officers

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will meet to hold a public hearing and potentially vote on an application for the NH Pumpkin Festival. The board will hear a presentation from the applicant and take public input.

• Public hearing and possible vote on NH Pumpkin Festival application PL2023-0114SE

Police Commission

The Police Commission is meeting in a non-public session. The agenda focuses on personnel matters and the scheduling of the next regular meeting.

• Non-public session regarding employee dismissal, promotion, compensation, discipline, or investigation

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to review several items that were approved administratively. The board will also consider a refund request from MCWK.

• Administrative approval: Easterseals NH Red, White & Brew event at Funspot
• Administrative approval: Braiz'n Hell (Sept 7, 2023 - Nov 7, 2023)
• Administrative approval: Bonnette, Page & Stone Corp (Sept 15, 2023)
• Administrative approval: Creative Actions Equals Ripple Effects raffle with $222.00 prize
• New Business: MCWK refund request

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on several development projects, including efficiency apartments and a condo conversion. The board will also consider deadline extensions for marine-related construction and appoint members to the CIP Committee.

• Proposal to construct 12 efficiency apartments at 17 Bay Street
• Proposal for condo conversion at 7 Baker Ave
• Deadline extension requests for North Water Marine at 18 Endicott St N
• Deadline extension for retaining wall, boat ramp, and residential building at 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave
• Appointment of 4 members at large to the CIP Committee

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review potential development in the NW Quadrant. The board is also discussing current business items including electronic billing and pump station upgrades.

• Potential Development in NW Quadrant
• Weirs Pump Station Upgrades
• Warren St. Water Services
• Clearwell Pump #2
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several variance and special exception applications. The board may deliberate and vote on these requests following public input.

• Special exception request for 11 Jameson St (ZO2023-0093SE)
• Variance request for 11 Jameson St (ZO2023-0094 VAR)
• Variance request for 11 Jameson St (ZO2023-0095VAR)
• Variance request for 430 Pleasant St (ZO2023-0096VAR)
• Variance request for 7 Baker Ave (ZO2023-0097VAR)

Human Relations Committee

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Committee is meeting to discuss event planning. The meeting is scheduled for September 29 at 11 am at Laconia City Hall.

• Planning for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports for FY23 and August 2023, including investment and building maintenance updates. The board is scheduled to discuss library holiday closures and a letter of understanding.

• FY23 Financials
• Bank of NH Wealth Management Report for August 2023
• Building Maintenance Financial Update
• Library Holiday Closure
• Letter of Understanding

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss two specific topics. The body will review graffiti and a proposed vigil scheduled for Sunday, October 8.

• Discussion regarding graffiti
• Proposed vigil on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1pm

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a police department highway safety grant and new parks and recreation rules. The body will also consider several funding requests and ordinances related to fireworks and short-term rentals.

• Resolution 2023-26: $32,200 Office of Highway Safety Grant for Laconia Police Department
• Ordinance 2023-59-12: New Parks and Recreation Commission Rules and Regulations
• Request to accept up to $5,000 from Weirs Action Committee for gazebo and flagpole lighting
• Acceptance of $4,000 from Partnership for Public Health
• Ordinance 2023-150-2, 150-3 regarding fireworks

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances subcommittee is meeting to discuss changes to solid waste ordinances and city zoning. The body will also review impact fees and tax incentives within the city.

• Ordinance 2023-194-1, 194-8: Proposal to change Solid Waste Ordinances to reduce unpaid drive-offs at the Transfer Station
• Discussion regarding impact fees and tax incentives
• Discussion of performance zoning and Chapter 235-21.1 Performance Zoning Overlay District

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review property assessments, including public hearings for specific properties and discuss abatement slips and land use change tax.

• Public hearing on NH Humane Society property (12-153-6)
• Review of individual property assessments: 140 Morningside Dr (385-291-15) and 76 Lucerne Av (154-254-2)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will meet to review financial reports and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The board will also act on the approval of minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence update
• Crosswinds Development update
• Review of finances

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to review monthly activity reports for August 2023, including traffic, fleet, and budget reports. The body will also address personnel matters and introduce Assistant Prosecutor Nicholas T. Zazzi.

• Introduction of Assistant Prosecutor Nicholas T. Zazzi
• Review of August 2023 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of August 2023 Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report
• Review of August 2023 Monthly Traffic and Fleet Reports
• Review of Budget Reports

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings and possible votes on two proposals for Endicott St East. The board will also continue a discussion regarding its rules and procedures.

• Endicott St East (MBL 187-72-7): Proposal to modify access road, solar array amount, and interconnect location in wetland buffer
• 224-228 Endicott St East: Proposal to remove a condition regarding a sewer agreement with an abutting property
• Discussion of draft Planning Board Rules and Procedure

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Mayor’s Housing Task Force is scheduled to meet on September 19, 2023. The agenda provided is a meeting notice and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing several facility use requests for local parks and sports fields. Members are also discussing a proposed new rule to charge users for damage repairs and extra maintenance.

• Proposed rule: minimum $100 charge to users for facility damage or extra maintenance
• Facility use request: Weirs Action Committee for Endicott Rock Park parking (June 8-16, 2024)
• Facility use request: Laconia Adult Coed Softball for Memorial Park (2024 season)
• Facility use request: Bumblebees Softball Club for Opechee Field D (July 20-22, 2024)
• Discussion of Robbie Mills fencing

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss current business items including electronic billing and pump station upgrades. The meeting also includes a list of ongoing projects such as the 2-Million Gallon Water Tank and the Court Street Bridge.

• Weirs Pump Station Upgrades
• Clearwell Pump #2
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank
• Court Street Bridge
• Expansion of System

Colonial Theatre Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting notice only; the agenda contains no listed discussion items, decisions, or proposals.

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund is meeting to review the treasurer's report and welcome a new board member. The board will discuss the Colonial Theatre and plan shows for 2024.

• Welcome of new Board member Brian McEvoy
• Update on shows
• Colonial Theatre discussion
• Discussion of shows for 2024

The board approved the August meeting minutes as submitted. The scheduled blues performance by Veronica Lewis on November 5 was cancelled. The board decided not to pursue the 60’s show promoted by Michael because of a scheduling conflict. The meeting was adjourned with no further business.

• Approved August minutes as submitted
• Cancelled Veronica Lewis blues performance (Nov 5)
• Decided not to pursue 60’s show promoted by Michael (Oct 14)
• Meeting adjourned with no further business

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee is meeting to review the Multicultural Festival and plan for the MLK Celebration and Kristallnacht Remembrance. The body will also discuss the use of banners and flags on city property.

• Multicultural Festival review
• MLK Celebration planning
• Banners and flags on City Property liaison report
• Kristallnacht Remembrance (Nov 9-10)
• Endowment for Health

The committee unanimously approved support for a Kristallnacht event. Members discussed ongoing planning for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and modifications to the city's Pride banner proposal.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for Kristallnacht event (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several resolutions regarding capital reserve funds and bonding for a fire engine and sewer projects. The body will also discuss transfer station fee increases and various road maintenance requests.

• Resolution 2023-22: Establish Bridge Repair and Reconstruction Capital Reserve Fund and transfer $65,500
• Resolution 2023-23: Establish Street and Highway Project Capital Reserve Fund and transfer $52,400
• Resolution 2023-24: Bonding for a replacement fire engine
• Expenditure of up to $190,000 for resurfacing Hounsell Avenue in Gilford
• Proposal to increase Transfer Station fees and fine customers who leave without paying

The City Council conducted six public hearings regarding capital reserve funds, bonding for a fire engine and sewer projects, and a bridge agreement. A separate public hearing was held to discuss the ownership and maintenance of Pickerel Pond Road. No final votes on these resolutions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2023-22 (Bridge Repair Reserve Fund $65,500)
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2023-23 (Street and Highway Project Reserve Fund $52,400)
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2023-24 (Bonding for replacement fire engine)
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2023-25 (Bonding for Sanitary Sewer Fund projects FY2024-2026)
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2023-26 (Weirs Boulevard Bridge NHDOT Project Agreement)
• Held public hearing on ownership and maintenance of Pickerel Pond Road

Conservation Commission

The commission will review minutes from the August 16 meeting and receive updates on the Paugus Bay Watershed and Langley Cove. The agenda also includes reviewing applications from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

• Paugus Bay Watershed update
• Langley Cove update
• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

The commission accepted the August 16, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed a Lake Winnipesaukee Association presentation regarding Paugus Bay assessments and potential dredging of Langley Cove. The meeting included discussions on invasive buckthorn and brook erosion.

• Approved minutes from 8/16/23 (unanimous)

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings for two event applications. The board may deliberate and vote on these requests during the meeting.

• Public hearing and possible vote on PL2023-0108SE NHTA 52nd Tow & Trade Show
• Public hearing and possible vote on the Fantastic Mushroom Festival

The Special Events Technical Review Committee unanimously approved two event applications. These decisions allow for a trade show and parade in May 2024 and an educational mushroom festival.

• Approved 52nd Tow & Trade Show at 76 Endicott St E for May 17-19, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Fantastic Forage mushroom Festival at 2075 Parade Rd (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from previous meetings (Unanimous)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to consider event applications for September 2023. The board will also review minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting.

• Event application: Downtown Gym for September 23, 2023
• Event application: The Mystic Meadows for September 23-24, 2023

The Licensing Board approved event applications for The Downtown Gym and The Mystic Meadows. The board also agreed to transfer fees from a previously canceled event for The Downtown Gym.

• Approved Downtown Gym event application
• Approved transfer of fees from last year's canceled event for Downtown Gym
• Approved Mystic Meadows event application
• Accepted August 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a condo conversion and a new recreation field. The board will also consider deadline extensions for marine and residential projects and review revisions to its own rules and procedures.

• Proposal for condo conversion at 7 Baker Ave
• Proposal for a recreation field and parking at Apple Ridge Road
• Boundary line adjustment for 92 & 98 Water Street
• Amendment to solar array and access road approval at Endicott St East
• Deadline extensions for North Water Marine at 18 Endicott St N

The Planning Board approved a site plan for a recreation field at Apple Ridge and a boundary line adjustment on Water Street. Several extension requests and development applications were tabled or continued pending legal advice or further review.

• Approved site plan for recreation field and parking at Apple Ridge (7-1)
• Approved boundary line adjustment at 92 & 98 Water Street (unanimous)
• Tabled three extension requests for 18 Endicott St N and 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave to Oct 3
• Continued condo conversion application at 7 Baker Ave to Oct 3
• Continued solar array amendment at Endicott St East to Sept 19
• Continued sewer agreement amendment at 224-228 Endicott St East to Sept 19
• Continued 17 Bay Street apartment proposal (unanimous)
• Appointed R. Mora, C. St. Clair and T. Carmichael to the CIP committee

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and accounts payable. The meeting includes discussions on a Capital Improvement Plan and electronic billing, along with updates on various infrastructure projects.

• Electronic Billing
• Paugus Bay Water Protection
• Capital Improvement Plan
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank
• Court Street Bridge

The Board approved the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan for submission to City Hall. The commission also authorized an ARPA grant agreement for a Drinking Water Improvement project. Financial statements and previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan proposal (unanimous)
• Authorized ARPA grant agreement for Drinking Water Improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated September 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of August 21, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several funding requests, including bonding for a replacement fire engine and sanitary sewer capital projects. The body will also hold public hearings on reserve accounts for the LHS Stadium and police e-bikes.

• Resolution 2023-19: Establish LHS Stadium repair reserve and appropriate $100,000
• Resolution 2023-20: Accept $25,000 in ARPA funds for police department e-bikes
• Resolution 2023-24: Approval of bonding for a replacement fire engine
• Resolution 2023-25: Approval of bonding for Sanitary Sewer Fund capital projects (FY 2024-2026)
• Approval of $5,000 donation to the Laconia Youth Soccer League

The City Council approved several appointments to city boards and commissions and authorized the transfer of $131,100 to the Non-Capital Reserve Account. Council members also approved a temporary traffic order for the 2023 Runaway Pumpkin event. Public hearings were held for school stadium repairs, police e-bikes, and fire department grants.

• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-15 for Runaway Pumpkin event (6-0)
• Approved 7 appointments/reappointments to city boards and commissions (6-0)
• Approved transfer of $131,100 to the Non-Capital Reserve Account (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2023-22 to establish Bridge Repair and Reconstruction Capital Reserve fund (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution 2023-22 for September 11, 2023 (6-0)

Human Relations Committee

This is a meeting of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Committee, a subcommittee of the Human Relations Committee. The agenda is minimal and contains only the meeting notice, with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for August 25 at 11 am at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia.

• Meeting location: UU Church, Laconia
• Meeting time: August 25 at 11 am

The committee met to continue planning the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration scheduled for January 16, 2023, at the Colonial Theater. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several proposed ordinance changes and legal procedures. Topics include waste management, road maintenance, and zoning. The body will also review rules for the Parks and Recreation and Heritage commissions.

• Potential zoning change to allow casinos in the City of Laconia
• Proposed Solid Waste Ordinance change to reduce unpaid drive-offs at the Transfer Station
• Discussion of no parking on one side of Girard Street
• Legal procedure to require owners to tear down dilapidated or abandoned buildings
• Review of Parks and Recreation Commission rules and regulations (ORD 2023-59-12)

The subcommittee reviewed proposals to allow police enforcement of specific park rules and a new fine structure for transfer station 'drive-offs.' Members also discussed the legal status and maintenance of private roads. No final votes were recorded for these proposals.

• Accepted June 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussed adding damage, hanging items, and bicycle limits to park ordinances for police enforcement
• Discussed proposed transfer station fines: $500 for first offense, $1,000 and one-month suspension for second, $2,000 and possible injunction for third
• Discussed legal requirements and 'accept as is' options for 45 private roads

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a meeting to address previous minutes and new business. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the property at 227-333-4 for Mark and Susan Perreault.

• Public hearing for Mark & Susan Perreault, 227-333-4
• Review of abatement slips

The Board of Assessors approved a 2022 tax abatement for the property at 36 Teddington Way. The decision followed an interior inspection that identified a non-permanent sauna and a shared driveway.

• Approved 2022 abatement for 36 Teddington Way to $1,691,600 (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from August 17, 2023

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and investment reports through July 2023. The board is deciding on a motion to hire a Library Technician and reviewing estimates for facility repairs.

• Motion to hire for Library Technician position
• Family Restroom plumbing estimate
• Parking Lot cut and patch estimate
• Hoopla and Libby service comparison

The Board approved several expenditures, including parking lot maintenance and a $2,000 co-sponsorship for an author event. The Board also established a hiring sequence for a Library Technician and authorized a request for restroom plumbing funds.

• Approved $2,000 from trust funds to co-sponsor Alex Prud’homme event (Unanimous)
• Approved July 27, 2023 minutes (Passed; Kneuer abstained)
• Accepted July financials (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring sequence for Library Technician starting with Ms. Bell (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,290 impact fees usage request for family restroom plumbing (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,933 for parking lot cut and patch project (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign revised Investment Policy Statement (Unanimous)

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to handle personnel matters and review departmental reports from July 2023. The body will also consider action on out-of-state training for the Pennsylvania State Police Reconstruction Seminar.

• Swearing in of Patrol Officer Shannon Hubacher
• Introduction of Part Time Dispatcher Karry Arsenault
• Request for 2023 Pennsylvania State Police Reconstruction Seminar
• Review of July 2023 Monthly Activity, Criminal Investigative Unit, Traffic, and Fleet reports

The Commission approved a training request for two officers to attend a seminar in Pennsylvania. The meeting also included the swearing-in of a new patrol officer and the introduction of a part-time dispatcher.

• Approved $1,489.24 for Captain Allan Graton and Officer Eric Cote to attend the 2023 Pennsylvania State Police Crash Reconstruction Seminar (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Sworn in Patrol Officer Shannon Hubacher

Technical Review Committee

The Minor Site Plan Committee is meeting to hold public hearings and potentially vote on two property proposals. The board will consider changes to business use and building additions.

• PL2023-0105MSP: Proposal to change use from retail to restaurant at 566 Main Street
• PL2023-0107MSP: Proposal to construct a second story residence addition over an existing business at 1010 Union Ave

The Minor Site Plan Committee approved a use change from retail to restaurant at 566 Main Street. The committee also approved a proposal for a second-story residential addition over an existing business at 1010 Union Ave.

• Approved use change from retail to restaurant at 566 Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved second story residential addition at 1010 Union Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved March 22 minutes (All in favor, K. Menici abstained)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several variance and special exception applications. The board may deliberate and vote on these requests during the meeting.

• Variance request for 98 Water St (ZO2023-0073VAR)
• Variance request for Prescott Ave. 211/266/15 (ZO2023-0075VAR)
• Variance request for 193 Court St. (ZO2023-0078 VAR)
• Variance requests for 1010 Union Ave. (ZO2023-0080 VAR and ZO2023-0088VAR)
• Special exception requests for 48 Joliet St. (ZO2023-0083SE) and 280 Main St (ZO2023-0086SE)

The board approved variances for lot adjustments, shoreline construction, and residential additions. It denied requests for off-site parking, increased residential density at 92 Pine St, and off-premises signage.

• Approved lot line adjustment at 98 Water St (Unanimous)
• Approved shoreline setback variance at Prescott Ave (3-2)
• Denied off-site parking variance at 193 Court St (4-1)
• Approved residential unit addition at 1010 Union Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved short-term lodging special exception at 48 Joliet St (Unanimous)
• Denied density variance for 5 units at 92 Pine St (Unanimous)
• Denied off-premises signs special exception at 280 Main St (3-2)
• Approved exterior stairs variance at 1010 Union Ave (Unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss current operational items including electronic billing and personnel rules. The meeting also includes a list of ongoing infrastructure projects and a non-public session for personnel and real estate matters.

• Personnel Rules and Regulations / Compensation Plan
• Electronic Billing and Credit Card Machine
• Paugus Bay Water Protection
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank
• Court Street Bridge and Railroad Corridor projects

The Board approved a list of carryover projects and purchases for 2024 totaling $225,075.05. The commission also implemented a $35 fee for reading water meters for final bills and approved a new Longevity Plan for personnel. Financial statements and previous meeting minutes were accepted.

• Approved carryover projects and purchases for 2024 totaling $225,075.05 (Unanimous)
• Implemented $35 fee for reading water meters for final bills (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Personnel Rules & Regulations for new Longevity Plan effective July 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated August 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 31, 2023, and non-public session minutes (Unanimous)
• Sealed non-public session minutes for 12 months (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The August 21, 2023 meeting of the Laconia Parks and Recreation Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2023.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold public hearings for several properties and discuss current use applications and abatement slips.

• Public hearing for Hilsinger Irrevocable Trust, 148-271-6
• Public hearing for Liu Sao & Thuy, 110-234-4.004
• Public hearing for Perreault, Mark & Susan, 227-333-4

The Board of Assessors denied tax abatement requests for properties on Pendleton Beach Rd and Scenic Rd, while tabling a request for Teddington Wy. The board also denied charitable exemptions for the Laconia Masonic Association and a vacant NH Humane Society parcel.

• Denied abatement for 10 Pendleton Beach Rd (unanimous)
• Denied further abatement for 783 Scenic Rd #4 (unanimous)
• Tabled abatement decision for 36 Teddington Wy for further review (unanimous)
• Reduced land use change tax for 148 Soleil Mountain from $33,500 to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Denied charitable exemption for Laconia Masonic Association (unanimous)
• Denied charitable exemption for NH Humane Society vacant parcel map 12-153-6 (unanimous)
• Abated interest for 2020 tax year for 208 Paugus Park Rd (unanimous)
• Granted current use application for Ralo Enterprises LLC

Conservation Commission

The Laconia Conservation Commission will review applications for a modified solar access road on Endicott Street and a conceptual proposal for 12 residential lots and a glamping campground at 711 Weirs Blvd. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from previous June and July meetings.

• Proposal to modify solar array access road and interconnect location on Endicott St
• Conceptual proposal for 12 residential lots, a glamping campground with 37 domes, and wedding venue at 711 Weirs Blvd
• Review of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

The Commission reviewed a proposal to modify a solar array on the Laconia landfill, specifically regarding wetland buffer encroachment. The board issued four recommendations to limit environmental impact. Minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended that solar project poles be non-leaching
• Recommended Eversource use the previous plan to keep poles out of wetland buffers
• Recommended that the access road not disturb the wetland buffer
• Requested that the Commission receive semi-annual site inspection reports

City Council

The City Council Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for individuals seeking appointment or reappointment to city boards and commissions. The committee will also review minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting.

• Interviews for City Boards and Commissions appointments
• Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The subcommittee accepted the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting. Members interviewed candidates for appointment or reappointment to city boards and commissions. Formal recommendations will be made to the City Council on August 28, 2023.

• Accepted February 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Mayor’s Housing Task Force is scheduled to meet on August 15, 2023. The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Task Force discussed a proposal to build a 12-unit supportive housing building on Bay St., which currently faces parking variance issues. The Communication and Education Subcommittee is drafting a letter of support for the project. Other updates included a paramedicine funding application and the development of a strategic plan.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Communication and Education Subcommittee drafting letter of support for Bay St. project
• Fire Department completing application for Mobile Integrated Healthcare Initiative

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee is meeting to discuss the Multicultural Festival and planning for the MLK Celebration. The body will also review reports on city property banners and flags.

• Multicultural Festival discussion with Becky Guyer
• MLK Celebration planning
• Banners and flags on City Property liaison report
• Kristallnacht Remembrance (Nov 9-10)
• Multicultural Festival donation

The committee approved funding for the upcoming Multi-Cultural Festival scheduled for September 9. Members received updates on the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the Pride Banner proposal. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting.

• Approved $1,500 allocation to the Multi-Cultural Committee (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on grants for building demolition at 17-19 Bay Street and improvements to Leavitt Park. The body will also consider funding for school stadium repairs and police e-bikes, alongside a discussion on casino zoning.

• Resolution 2023-19: Appropriate $100,000 for LHS Stadium repair and upgrade reserve account
• Resolution 2023-20: Accept $25,000 in ARPA funds for Laconia Police Department e-bikes
• Public Hearing on Resolution 2023-17: Grant application for demolition at 17-19 Bay Street
• Public Hearing on Resolution 2023-18: Grant for Leavitt Park and Leavitt Park Parkhouse improvements
• Discussion on potential zoning change to allow casinos in the City of Laconia

The City Council approved a temporary traffic order to reserve parking spaces and waive fees for the Belknap Mill's Sock Hop event. Public hearings were held regarding a building demolition grant and park improvements, though no final actions were taken on those items. The Council also received a presentation on homelessness and a proposal for new Transfer Station fines.

• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-14 to reserve parking and waive fees for Sock Hop in Rotary Park (5-0)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding 15 Park Street. The body will also review updates on the State School Conceptual Review and demolition fees.

• Review of 15 Park Street
• State School Conceptual Review update
• Demolition Fees update
• Rules of Procedure discussion

The Heritage Commission voted unanimously to allow the demolition of the house at 15 Park Street. Members discussed salvaging specific interior and exterior items before the demolition occurs. The commission also agreed to assist with trolley rides next year.

• Approved demolition of 15 Park Street (unanimous)
• Accepted June 14 meeting minutes

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund is meeting to receive a presentation from Adam Hirshan of the Laconia Daily Sun. The body will also discuss the Pemi Choral 20th anniversary and a production quote from Jobe.

• Presentation by Adam Hirshan, Laconia Daily Sun
• Pemi Choral 20th anniversary discussion
• Production quote from Jobe
• Selection of 2024 meeting dates

The board approved funding for a non-political lecture by author Arthur Prud'home and a grant for the Pemi Choral anniversary. Members also reviewed the current fiscal year budget and discussed potential event dates for 2023 and 2024.

• Approved $3,500 for author Arthur Prud'home lecture (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Pemi Choral 20th Anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes as submitted

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review accounts payable and financial statements. The meeting includes discussions on electronic billing, personnel compensation plans, and various ongoing water system projects.

• Personnel Rules and Regulations / Compensation Plan
• Electronic Billing and Credit Card Machine
• Paugus Bay Water Protection
• Court Street Bridge
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank

The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is meeting to hold public hearings and consider votes on two event applications. The committee will review a block party request and a parking application for a future Motorcycle Week.

• PL2023-0077SE: Canal St. Block Party on 8/19/2023 with vendors, DJ, and food trucks
• PL2023-0097SE: Laconia Motorcycle Week EZ Park parking from 6/8/24 to 6/16/24

The Special Events Technical Review Committee unanimously approved two event applications. These include a block party on Canal Street and parking for Laconia Motorcycle Week.

• Approved PL2023-0077SE for Canal St. Block Party on 8/19/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0097SE for Laconia Motorcycle Week EZ Park 6/8/24-6/16/24 (Unanimous)
• Accepted previous month's meeting minutes

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to review a new application for a wedding event. The board is also reviewing items that have already been approved administratively.

• Application for Shaffer Wedding at 36 Massachusetts Ave on August 12, 2023
• Administrative approval for Lone Star BBQ Co
• Administrative approval for Patriot Resilient Leader Institute drawing on August 5, 2023

The board approved licenses for an itinerant vendor and two raffle organizations. Additionally, a permit for an outdoor loudspeaker for a wedding was granted provided city noise ordinances are followed.

• Approved itinerant vendor license for Lone Star BBQ Co
• Approved raffle license for Patriot Resilient Leader Institute
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker permit for Brittany Shaffer
• Approved raffle license for Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation
• Accepted July 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several residential conversions and new construction projects. The board will also discuss sidewalk infrastructure and a conceptual glamping and residential proposal.

• 13 Summer Street: Multifamily creation with impact fee waiver request
• 17 Bay Street: Proposal for 12 efficiency apartments
• 203 Union Ave: Office to residential conversion with impact fee reduction request
• 55 Bay Street: Site plan amendment for 3 boat detailing bays and outdoor storage
• 711 Weirs Blvd: Conceptual proposal for 12 residential lots, 37-dome glamping campground, wedding venue, and observatory

The Planning Board approved site plans for three residential projects and one commercial boat detailing amendment. The board also denied an impact fee waiver for a residential conversion and discussed stormwater runoff concerns at a condominium project.

• Approved site plan for 8-unit multifamily conversion at 13 Summer Street (Unanimous)
• Continued 17 Bay Street application to September 5 (Unanimous)
• Denied impact fee waiver for 203 Union Ave residential conversion (Unanimous)
• Approved multifamily site plan for 203 Union Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan amendment for boat detailing and storage at 55 Bay Street (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan and subdivision for 8 condominium units at 903 Union Ave (Unanimous)
• Requested Public Works Director provide a sidewalk master plan before next meeting

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements and discuss various water system projects. The agenda includes items regarding personnel compensation and several infrastructure updates.

• Personnel Rules and Regulations / Compensation Plan
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank
• Weirs Boulevard Break future plans
• Paugus Bay Water Protection
• Electronic Billing

The Board appointed a new chairman and approved financial statements and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed potential new credit card machines, meter supply issues, and a new employee longevity plan, but deferred final decisions pending further cost analysis.

• Appointed Phil Smith as chairman for FY 23/24 (Unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated July 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 17, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved non-public session minutes from February 21 and July 17, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Voted to seal non-public session minutes for twelve months (Unanimous)
• Decided to maintain meeting time at 6:00 pm on Mondays

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial reports and an amended budget for FY23-24. The board is also considering changes to nonresident fees, a longevity plan amendment, and evening WIFI access.

• Amended FY23-24 Budget
• Nonresident Fees
• Longevity Plan Amendment
• WIFI Evening Access
• Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Formatting Change

The Board approved an amended FY23-24 budget and increased nonresident fees. Personnel actions included a motion to hire a Library Technician and the acceptance of Longevity Plan amendments. The Board also updated the library's WIFI access hours and materials reconsideration form.

• Adopted amended FY23-24 budget (unanimous)
• Increased nonresident fee from $55.00 to $60.00 (unanimous)
• Approved offer to Ms. Morse or Ms. Zucco for Library Technician (passed, Anderson opposed)
• Approved turning off WIFI from 9 pm to 6 am (passed, Bassett opposed)
• Accepted amendments to the Longevity Plan (unanimous)
• Approved formatting changes to Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials form (unanimous)
• Accepted deed of gift for Peter Ferber print (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Hoopla checkout limits (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding sewer code amendments, the discontinuance of Jefferson Street, and CDBG funding for Millview Apartments. The body will also consider repurposing funds from a $1.6 million road bond and various grant applications.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-189 to amend City Code Chapter 189, Sewers
• Proposed application for CDBG funds and relocation plan for Millview Apartments
• Repurposing remaining funds from a $1.6 million road bond (Resolution 2020-17)
• Grant application for demolition of a building at 17-19 Bay Street
• One-year extension of cable franchise agreement with COGECO US (Breezeline)

The City Council authorized the signing of a federal airport rescue grant and appointed Louis Joseph to a regular seat on the Planning Board. A proposed amendment to the sewer code was tabled, and public hearings were held regarding a street discontinuance and CDBG housing funds.

• Authorized Mayor or City Manager to sign Airport Rescue Plan Grant SBG-09-19-2023 (6-0)
• Appointed Louis Joseph as a regular member of the Planning Board through June 2026 (6-0)
• Tabled proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 189, Sewers (6-0)
• Accepted June 26, 2023 meeting minutes as distributed

City Council

The City Council Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the potential purchase of an ambulance. The committee will also receive an update regarding a fire engine bond.

• Discussion of potential ambulance purchase
• Update on fire engine bond

The committee reviewed a request for new ambulances not to exceed $450,000.00 to replace units 2 and 5. No final purchase was approved, but the committee requested a bid process to determine financing, delivery options, and potential bundling with a fire truck purchase.

• Approved minutes from March 16, 2023 meeting
• Requested a bid process for two ambulances with a budget not to exceed $450,000.00

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a public hearing regarding the Boettcher Family Revocable Trust. The board will also review several new business items and process abatement slips.

• Public hearing for Boettcher Family Revocable Trust
• Review of new business filings including Formosa Co LLC and Goldstein, Gary & Dayle
• Review of multiple trust and individual property filings
• Processing of abatement slips

The Board of Assessors reviewed several property tax abatement requests for 2022. The board approved value reductions for two residential properties and one condominium, while denying requests for a retail plaza and three other residential properties.

• Denied abatement for 20 Janes Av (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 546-566 Main St (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for 7 Summit Avenue: value reduced from $3,566,400 to $3,213,800 (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for 52 Soleil Mountain: value reduced from $389,400 to $255,900 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 36 Teddington Wy; assessment of $1,725,600 sustained (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for 34 Drew Lane: value reduced from $1,022,400 to $932,100 (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Subcommittee on Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is meeting to review plans for the 2024 event. The committee will also approve the minutes from the June 26, 2023 meeting.

• Review of 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. event plans
• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee continued planning for the celebration scheduled for January 14, 2024. The group selected a theme for the event and welcomed a new committee member.

• Selected 'We are all connected' as the theme for the January 14, 2024 celebration
• Welcomed Richard Littlefield to the committee

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The board will also consider authorizing a signature for an ARP Grant Offer.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence update
• CROSSWINDS Development update
• Discussion regarding 15 Airport Road
• Authorization for signature on ARP Grant Offer

The Laconia Airport Authority approved the Chairman to sign a state block grant for the Airport Rescue Plan. The board also authorized the Chairman to sign four grant applications covering the design and construction of the Crosswind Development Project.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Airport Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Agreement SBG 09-19-2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign four grant applications for Crosswind Development Project design and construction (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Laconia Conservation Commission will conduct a conceptual review for a proposed 40-unit development at 492 Endicott N. The meeting also includes the review and acceptance of draft minutes from 2023.

• Conceptual Review: 40-unit construction proposal at 492 Endicott N
• Review and acceptance of 2023 draft minutes

The Commission approved the draft minutes from May 17, June 7, and July 5, 2023. Members conducted a conceptual review of a proposed 38-unit condo project at 492 Endicott St, but no formal action was taken on the proposal.

• Approved July 5, 2023 minutes
• Approved June 7, 2023 minutes
• Approved May 17, 2023 minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several requests for residential density variances and a special exception. The board will decide on the conversion of existing buildings into more units and the addition of an accessory dwelling unit.

• 23 Appleton St: Variance to convert a four-unit building to a five-unit building
• 13 Summer St: Variance to convert a 6-unit building to an 8-unit building
• 13 Summer St: Variance to allow 1 parking space per unit instead of 1.5
• 47 Belvidere St: Special exception to construct an accessory dwelling unit
• 225 Franklin St: Variance to convert a single-family residence to a two-family residence

The Board approved two variances for 13 Summer St to allow the conversion of a 6-unit building to an 8-unit multifamily building with reduced parking requirements. A request to increase density at 23 Appleton St was denied.

• Denied density variance to convert 4-unit to 5-unit building at 23 Appleton St (unanimous)
• Approved density variance to convert 6-unit to 8-unit building at 13 Summer St (unanimous)
• Approved parking variance for 1 space per unit instead of 1.5 at 13 Summer St (unanimous)
• Accepted June meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Mayor’s Housing Task Force will meet to discuss housing matters. The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review facility use requests for school sports and lacrosse tournaments. The agenda also includes a discussion on a life jacket policy and updates on Robbie Mills fencing.

• Facility use request from Laconia School District for Bobotas, Memorial, Robbie Mills, Opechee, and Smithfield fields
• Administrative approval for Prime Time Lacrosse at Bobotas Field
• Discussion of Life Jacket Policy
• Old business regarding Robbie Mills Fencing

The Commission approved a new beach policy allowing US Coast Guard approved gear and pool noodles while still prohibiting inflatables. New storage requirements were established requiring renters to provide insurance and perform regular checks. The Commission also approved facility use requests for the Laconia School District.

• Approved Laconia School District facility use for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 (All in favor)
• Approved change to beach life jacket policy to allow US Coast Guard approved gear and pool noodles (All in favor)
• Approved requirement for storage renters to provide rental insurance and check storage regularly (All in favor)
• Adopted June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

City Council

The City Council will interview three candidates to fill a vacancy for the Ward 5 Councilor position and hold an election. The Council will also consider a request to schedule two public hearings for the Community Development Finance Authority.

• Interviews of Ward 5 candidates Breanna Neal, Steven Bogert, and Michael Denufrio
• Election of Ward 5 City Councilor
• Request to schedule two public hearings for the Community Development Finance Authority

The City Council elected Steven Bogert to fill the Ward 5 seat following the passing of Councilor Robert Hamel. The Council also scheduled public hearings for a proposed CDBG housing grant application for Millview Apartments.

• Approved scheduling public hearings on July 24, 2023, for a $500,000 CDBG Housing Grant application and Anti-displacement Plan (5-0)
• Denied motion to elect Breanna Neal as Ward 5 City Councilor (2-3)
• Elected Steven Bogert as Ward 5 City Councilor to fill term expiring January 1, 2024 (3-2)
• Approved motion to seal nonpublic session minutes for 6 months (5-0)

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to conduct an investment review with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld and review NHPDIP accounts. The body will also elect a Chairperson, Secretary, and Vice Chairperson. Other business includes a year-end review of the Putnam Fund and the selection of scholarship winners.

• Election of Chairperson, Secretary, and Vice Chairperson
• Investment review with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld
• Review of NHPDIP accounts
• Putnam Fund year-end review
• Selection of scholarship winners

The Trustees approved the Investment Policy for Reserve Accounts and elected Randy Haas as Chairperson and Peggy Selig as Secretary. The board reviewed financial reports for the NHPDIP, Citizens Bank, and the Putnam Funds budget. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the April 17, 2023 meeting
• Elected Randy Haas as Chairperson
• Elected Peggy Selig as Secretary
• Approved Investment Policy for Reserve Accounts

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss various operational items. The agenda includes updates on water main projects, a 2-million gallon water tank, and personnel compensation plans.

• Personnel Rules and Regulations / Compensation Plan
• 2-Million Gallon Water Tank
• Water Main Projects
• Paugus Bay Water Protection
• Weirs Boulevard Break future plans

The Board agreed to implement a $35 charge for final bills requiring physical meter readings. The Commission also approved the June 19 minutes and financial statements dated July 17, 2023.

• Approved $35 charge for final bills requiring physical meter readings
• Approved June 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and July 17, 2023 financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved entering non-public session to discuss real property (3-0)
• Approved sealing non-public session minutes for 12 months (unanimous)
• Tabled selection of Chairman for FY 23/24
• Tabled discussion on meeting times

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding 15 Parker Street. The body will also review updates on the State School conceptual review and demolition fees.

• Review of 15 Parker Street
• State School Conceptual Review update
• Demolition Fees update
• Rules of Procedure discussion

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters, including the resignation of a patrol officer. The body will also review monthly activity, budget, and fleet reports from June 2023.

• Resignation of Patrol Officer Jordan Hunold
• Review of June 2023 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of Budget Reports
• Review of June 2023 Monthly Fleet Report
• Review of General Orders

The Commission approved a request for two detectives to attend a recovery and hope forum in Virginia. The board also accepted the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting.

• Approved out-of-state training for Detective Steve Orton and Detective Eric Adams (unanimous)
• Accepted June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several residential and commercial projects, including multifamily conversions and an RV campground. The board will also consider extension requests for existing developments and conceptual designs for the State School property.

• Request to extend approval for 291 unit cluster development at 553 Weirs Blvd
• Proposal for RV campground with bathhouse and pool at Endicott North MBL 114-252-3
• Proposal for 6 multifamily buildings (29 units) on White Oaks Rd
• Proposal to convert 17-19 Bay Street into 12 one bedroom apartments
• Proposal to construct 4,104 sf addition to Laconia Christian Academy at 1386 Meredith Center Road

The board approved a site plan for an RV campground in Endicott North and a 29-unit multifamily residential project on White Oaks Rd. A subdivision for 15 Brittany Ln and an addition for Laconia Christian Academy were also approved. Several sidewalk waiver requests were denied.

• Approved extension to July 2, 2024 for Langley Cove and Paugus Woods developments (7-2)
• Approved RV campground site plan, subdivision, and CUPs with $69,881.04 impact fee (Unanimous)
• Denied sidewalk waiver for RV campground (1-7)
• Approved underground utilities waiver for RV campground (5-2)
• Approved 29-unit multifamily site plan and subdivision at White Oaks Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision of 15 Brittany Ln into four lots (Unanimous)
• Denied sidewalk waiver for 15 Brittany Ln (4-5)
• Approved 4,104 sf addition for Laconia Christian Academy (Unanimous)

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund will meet to review the treasurer's report and approve minutes from May 9, 2023. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Pemi Choral Society.

• Pemi Choral Society

The Board of Trustees approved a $5,000 donation to the Pemigewasset Choral Society for rental costs at the Colonial Theatre. The board also reviewed the treasurer's report and determined representation for an upcoming meeting with Spectacle Management.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Pemigewasset Choral Society for Colonial Theatre rental (passed without dissent)
• Decided Jim Rogato and Linda Peary will represent the Board at a meeting with Spectacle Management

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee is meeting to plan the MLK Celebration and a Kristallnacht Remembrance event for November 9-10. The body will also discuss responses to hate activity and review its financial report.

• Planning for MLK Celebration
• Kristallnacht Remembrance (Nov 9-10)
• Discussion on response to hate activity
• Review of financial report showing total assets of $3,652.98 as of June 30, 2023
• Discussion of banners and flags on City Property

The committee appointed four members to a sub-committee to collaborate with the City Council on a banner policy after the Council declined to hang a pride banner. The committee also appointed Pat Wood to the Government Ops Committee.

• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report showing $3,652.98 balance as of June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Pat Wood, David Osman, Carrie Chandler, and Howard Chandler to a sub-committee to work with City Council on banner policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Pat Wood to represent the LHRC on the Government Ops Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the City's Wage & Compensation Plan and Rules & Regulations. The body will also discuss the ownership of Pickerel Pond Road and a proposed no-parking zone on Academy Square.

• Proposed amendments to the City's Wage & Compensation Plan and Rules & Regulations
• Request to designate the odd numbered side of Academy Square's southern leg as a 'No Parking' area
• Discussion of ownership and maintenance of Pickerel Pond Road
• Request to schedule two public hearings for the Community Development Finance Authority
• Committee discussions on short-term residential rental regulations and a proposed Historic Overlay District

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a conceptual review for a project at 711 Weirs Blvd involving 37 glamping sites and a possible 12-lot subdivision. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from the June 7 meeting.

• Conceptual Review: 37 'Glamping' sites and possible 12-lot subdivision at 711 Weirs Blvd

The Commission heard a presentation for a glamping project on Weirs Blvd featuring 40 geo-domes and 10-12 condos. No formal decision was made on the project, and the presenters are scheduled to return on August 2. The Commission approved the June 28, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled Weirs Beach Glamping project review until August 2

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is meeting to continue a public hearing and potentially vote on a permit for a block party. The committee will also conduct a review of Motorcycle Week.

• Application PL2023-0077SE for Canal St Summer block party on August 19, 2023, from 5 PM to 9 PM
• Motorcycle Week Review

The committee unanimously tabled the application for the Vintage Vinyl Block Party to the August meeting. Members also conducted a summary review of the 2023 Motorcycle Week, discussing traffic, lighting, and vendor licensing issues.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled PL2023-0077SE Vintage Vinyl Block Party application to August meeting (unanimous)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to approve vendors for Motorcycle Week and a NH Vintage Vinyl event. The board will also review several administratively approved licenses for 4th of July vendors and local businesses.

• Approval of Motorcycle Week Vendors
• Event application for NH Vintage Vinyl on August 19, 2023
• Raffle for Lakes Region Cancer Support Team with an E-Bike prize
• Administrative review of 4th of July vendors including Ronald Chesley and Randy's Concessions
• Licensing review for Kellerhaus and Boardwalk Bar & Grill (June 1 - Sept 1, 2023)

The board approved permits for 59 Motorcycle Week vendors and several itinerant vendors. Entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits were granted to two businesses. Due to the cancellation of the 4th of July event, the board approved refunds or credits for those vendors.

• Approved all 4th of July vendors, including PJ's Fine Foods
• Approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker for Kellerhaus
• Approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker for Boardwalk Bar & Grill
• Approved itinerant vendor permits for American Iron Outfitters, Potts Harbor Lobster, Smoking Guns BBQ, and What's Forkin
• Approved 59 Motorcycle Week Vendors
• Approved raffle for Lakes Region Cancer Support Team
• Approved NH Vintage Vinyl event contingent upon Special Events Committee approval
• Approved refunds or credits for 4th of July vendors due to event cancellation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review several new business items regarding property records and assessments. The agenda also includes old business for Integrity Realty Inc and discussions on Land Use Change Tax and abatement slips.

• Review of old business for Integrity Realty Inc (480-160-1)
• New business assessments for 17 individual or trust properties
• Discussion regarding Land Use Change Tax
• Review of Abatement Slips
• Non-public session regarding 76 Lucerne Av (154-254-2)

The Board of Assessors reviewed multiple applications for 2022 tax year abatements based on property conditions and market value. Most requests were granted, though one application for a condominium at 257 Weirs Blvd was denied.

• Granted $441,400 abatement for 380 Mile Hill Road
• Granted $7,100 abatement for 104 New Salem Street
• Granted $201,000 abatement for 13 Summit Avenue
• Granted abatement reducing 22 Nestledown Drive unit #C value to $291,300
• Denied abatement for 257 Weirs Blvd #7; sustained $370,600 assessment
• Granted $120,700 abatement for 789 Scenic Road unit #4
• Granted $47,900 abatement for 3 Tanglewood Lane
• Granted $52,200 abatement for 6 Tanglewood Lane

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review and discuss New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications, among other routine items.

• Review of NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES APPLICATIONS

The commission discussed a property on Lafayette Street containing a seasonal pond and the possibility of the city purchasing it. No formal votes were taken on the acquisition or other business items.

• No substantive decisions were made during this meeting

Human Relations Committee

The Subcommittee on Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is meeting to approve previous minutes and review plans for the 2024 event.

• Review of plans for 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration event
• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee discussed planning for an event scheduled for January 16, 2024. Members voted to add a new member to the sub-committee.

• Voted unanimously to invite Richard Littlefield to join the committee

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and a second reading for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget appropriations and year-end carryforwards. The body is also considering several temporary traffic orders for local events and reviewing various committee reports.

• Public Hearing: Resolution 2023-15 (FY24 Budget Appropriations)
• Public Hearing: Resolution 2023-16 (FY23 year-end carryforwards)
• Temporary Traffic Orders 2023-08, 2023-09, 2023-10, and 2023-11 for city events
• Request to waive fees for 'Tractors on Main Street' event
• Discussion on converting to automated solid waste curbside collection

The City Council approved temporary traffic orders for two upcoming events. The council also held public hearings on the FY2023-2024 itemized appropriations and FY2023 year-end carryforwards, though no immediate action was taken.

• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-08 for July 2nd parade and festivities (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-10 for Rev, White & Brew Fest Classic Car Show with Canal Street closure amended to 3pm (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from June 12 regular meeting and June 5 and 12 budget meetings

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial, investment, and committee reports. The meeting includes discussions on evening WiFi access and a request to reconsider changes to library materials formatting.

• WIFI Evening Access
• Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Formatting Change
• LHMS requests for Goss Reading Room Tour and Folsom Tavern Sign Loan
• Deed of Gift
• Perley Portrait

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters and review monthly reports for May 2023. The body is considering approval for out-of-state training for Chief Matthew Canfield and Detective Peter Horan.

• Out-of-state school request: FBI National Academy Annual Training Conference (Chief Matthew Canfield)
• Out-of-state school request: Police Response to Active Shooter Instructor Certification (Detective Peter Horan)
• Out-of-state school request: Police Executive Research Forum Annual Meeting (Chief Matthew Canfield)
• Review of May 2023 Budget, Traffic, and Fleet reports
• Review of May 2023 Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report

The Commission unanimously approved travel for Chief Matthew Canfield to attend the FBI National Academy Annual Training Conference and the Police Executive Research Forum Annual Meeting. Travel was also approved for Detective Peter Horan to attend an active shooter instructor certification course.

• Accepted May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chief Matthew Canfield's attendance at FBI National Academy Annual Training Conference (unanimous)
• Approved Detective Peter Horan's attendance at Police Response to Active Shooter Instructor Certification (unanimous)
• Approved Chief Matthew Canfield's attendance at Police Executive Research Forum Annual Meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several variance and special exception requests. The board will decide on proposals for multi-family residential conversions and accessory structures.

• 11 West St.: Variance for density and special exception for multi-family dwelling
• 42 Brigham St.: Special exception for an accessory dwelling unit
• 23 Appleton St.: Variance for density to allow multi-family residence conversion
• 13 Summer St.: Variance for density for a four-unit residence and parking variance
• 3048 Parade Rd. and 32 Champagne Ave.: Variances for garage and shed setbacks

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a density variance and special exception for a multi-family conversion at 11 West St. and a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit at 42 Brigham St. A variance for a new garage at 3048 Parade Rd. was also granted, while a density variance for 23 Appleton St. was tabled.

• Approved density variance for multi-family conversion at 11 West St. (5-0)
• Approved special exception for multi-family dwelling at 11 West St. (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for accessory dwelling unit at 42 Brigham St. (unanimous)
• Tabled density variance for 23 Appleton St. until July 17th (unanimous)
• Approved setback variance for new garage at 3048 Parade Rd. (4-0-1)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review and approve requests for the use of city parks and facilities. The agenda includes requests for community events, school activities, and a television production.

• Christmas Village use of Laconia Community Center Gym (Nov 10 - Dec 1, 2023)
• SBE Productions US, LLC use of Weirs Community Center and beach for House Hunters (June 1-4, 2023)
• Laconia Chiefs use of Memorial Park Baseball for Youth Football & Cheer (July 31 - Oct 31, 2023)
• International overdose awareness day vigil at Rotary Park and Gazebo (Aug 31, 2023)
• Discussion of Robbie Mills Fencing

The Commission approved five facility use requests for community events and sports seasons. The board also reviewed administrative approvals for various park and beach uses and received staff reports on summer preparations.

• Approved Christmas Village use of Community Center Gym Nov 10-Dec 10, 2023
• Approved Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region use of Rotary Park and Gazebo Aug 31, 2023
• Approved Laconia Police Dept. use of Opechee Smith Field Aug 11, 2023
• Approved Lakes Region Community Services use of Leavitt Parkhouse lawn June 22, 2023
• Approved Laconia Chiefs use of Memorial Park Baseball Field July 31-Oct 31, 2023
• Adopted May 15, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to discuss two specific policy items. The session includes discussions regarding short-term rentals and the city flag policy.

• Discussion on Short Term Rentals
• Discussion on City Flag Policy

The committee discussed drafting a city flag policy and proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance. No formal votes were taken on these items; both are undergoing further review and legal consultation.

• Tabled city flag policy for further review and feedback from the Human Relations Committee
• Proposed short-term rental ordinance changes referred to legal and department working sessions

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to discuss the 2023/2024 budget and approve pay rates for the new fiscal year. The board will also address water main breaks and ongoing infrastructure projects.

• Approval of pay rates for FY 23/24
• Budget 2023/2024
• Future plans for Weirs Boulevard and Weirs Channel line breaks
• Discussion of 2-Million Gallon Water Tank
• Review of Personnel Rules and Regulations / Compensation Plan

The Board approved a plan to relay 800-900 feet of water line near Weirs Blvd in spring 2024, with estimated project costs between $300,000 and $400,000. The commission also approved the May financial statements and accounts payable. Several items, including the election of a chairman and personnel rules, were tabled.

• Approved plan to relay 800-900' of water line at Weirs Blvd in spring 2024
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated June 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of May 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled election of Chairman for fiscal year 23/24
• Tabled personnel rules, regulations, and compensation plan until July 17
• Approved implementation of electronic billing with $3,800 one-time costs and $5,700 annual subscription

Board of Assessors

The Laconia Board of Assessors will meet to consider several new business items involving various property owners. The agenda also includes a non-public session regarding 208 Paugus Park Rd and the review of abatement slips.

• Review of new business for eleven property owners including Arcari, Bernard, and NH Big Island Co.
• Non-public session regarding 208 Paugus Park Rd
• Review of abatement slips

The Board of Assessors reviewed several 2022 abatement applications based on market value assertions. The board approved four reductions in assessed value and denied four other requests after reviewing comparable sales and property conditions.

• Denied abatement for 3 Prescott Avenue; sustained assessment of $1,021,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved abatement for 29 Fox Crossing Lane; reduced value from $1,219,100 to $1,193,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved abatement for 616 Scenic Road #303; reduced value from $784,100 to $748,600 (Unanimous)
• Approved abatement for 46 Prides Point Way; reduced value from $717,500 to $677,800 (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 267 Hilliard Road (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 303 Story Tyler Shore Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved abatement for Big Island (Paugus Park Road); reduced value from $2,347,100 to $1,664,300 (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 32 Dennis Ave (Unanimous)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will meet to review finances and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The board will also discuss old business regarding specific airport road properties and an emergency generator.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence update
• CROSSWINDS Development update
• Discussion on 15 Airport Road
• Discussion on 28 Airport Road

The Authority denied a tenant's request to erect a Quonset-style structure at 15 Lily Pond Road due to its proximity to the runway. The board also approved the minutes from the May 18, 2023, meeting.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied approval for proposed structure at 15 Lily Pond Road (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss new and old business regarding local historic properties and procedures. The agenda includes a review of a demolition request and updates on city commissions.

• Demolition request for 62 Pleasant Street, Bank of NH
• State School Property update
• Heritage Commission By-laws and Procedures
• Demolition Permit Fee Increase follow-up
• Historic District Commission update

The commission approved a demolition permit for the Bank of NH at 62 Pleasant Street to allow for a more cost-effective new building. Members also discussed potential increases to commercial demolition permit fees and updates to the Historic Overlay District Ordinance.

• Approved demolition permit for 62 Pleasant Street, Bank of NH (All in favor)
• Accepted April 12 minutes with minor corrections

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates to its mission statement and policies and procedures. The agenda includes planning for community events and reviewing committee governance.

• Review of proposed changes to the Committee's Vision and Mission statements
• Final review of Policies and Procedure document
• Planning for MLK Celebration
• Discussion of Kristallnacht Remembrance for Nov 9-10
• Discussion of welcome stickers and banners/flags on City Property

The committee approved the May 8 meeting minutes and adopted an amended mission statement. Pat Wood was elected as the spokesperson for the June City Council meeting regarding the display of a pride flag. The committee also discussed planning for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Kristallnacht remembrance.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Pat Wood as spokesperson for June City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted amended mission statement (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget meeting to hear presentations from city departments. Directors from Parks & Recreation/Facilities, Finance, and Administration will present their budgets.

• Budget presentation from Parks & Recreation/Facilities
• Budget presentation from Finance
• Budget presentation from Administration

The City Council held a budget meeting featuring presentations from the Parks & Recreation/Facilities and Finance departments. No formal votes or final budget approvals were recorded during this session.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on accepting a Homeland Security Grant for body armor. The body will also discuss downtown lighting, year-end carryforwards, and a city flag policy.

• Resolution 2023-13: Acceptance of $30,683.28 grant for body armor
• Resolution 2023-16: FY 2023 year-end carryforwards
• Proposal for permanent downtown lights from Celebrate Laconia
• Request to sign the 2023 unlicensed Dog Warrant
• Discussion on displaying a Pride Flag at City Hall

The City Council approved the 2023 unlicensed dog warrant to allow for civil forfeiture penalties. A public hearing was scheduled for June 26, 2023, regarding FY 2023 year-end carryforwards. The Council also recognized June 2023 as Pride Month.

• Approved 2023 unlicensed dog warrant (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2023 year-end carryforwards for June 26, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2023-16 regarding FY 2023 carryforwards (5-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing June 2023 as Pride Month (unanimous)
• Accepted regular meeting minutes from May 22, 2023
• Accepted budget meeting minutes from May 8, 2023
• Accepted budget meeting minutes from May 15, 2023
• Accepted budget meeting minutes from May 22, 2023

Human Relations Committee

The Subcommittee on Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is meeting to review plans for the 2024 event. The committee will also approve the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting.

• Review of 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. event plans
• Approval of May 4, 2023 meeting minutes

A subcommittee of the Laconia Human Relations Committee met to tour the Colonial Theater as a potential site for the January 15, 2024, celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No formal votes were taken during this meeting.

• Toured Colonial Theater as a possible event site

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the May 3 meeting and discuss a vacant lot on Route 106. The agenda also includes discussions regarding land and water conservation collaboration and Lakes Congress.

• Review of 464-303-28 Vacant Lot On Route 106
• Land & Water Conservation Collaboration discussion
• Lakes Congress discussion
• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

The commission heard public testimony and developer responses regarding a 100-unit RV park and its impact on neighboring condos. No formal votes were taken on the project, though the developer agreed to provide updated plans. The commission also noted a cease and desist letter sent to a property owner on Route 106.

• Tabled acceptance of May 3 minutes due to lack of printed copies
• Requested updated RV park plans including rain gardens
• Directed cease and desist letter to owner of vacant lot on Route 106

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is holding public hearings to consider and potentially vote on several event applications. These requests include street events, temporary vendor setups, and parking permits.

• Defiant Rev, White & Brew Cruise Night (PL2023-0059SE)
• Tractors on Main St. (PL2023-0060SE)
• Canal St. Summer Block Party on 8/19/2023 (PL2023-0077SE)
• Parking for 50 and 10 vendors at 1208-1212 Weirs Blvd (PL2023-0080MC)
• Vendor and parking requests at 76 Lakeside Ave, 1084 Union Ave, 1065 Watson Rd, and 5 Hilliard Rd

The Special Events Technical Review Committee unanimously approved several applications for events, including cruise nights, tractor displays, and motorcycle week vendors. One application for a block party was tabled for further information.

• Approved Rev, White & Brew Cruise Night for 6/30/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Tractors on Main St. for 8/12/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved vendor tent at 76 Lakeside Ave. for 6/9/2023-6/18/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved vendor tent at 1084 Union Ave. for 6/9/2023-6/18/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved parking and vendor at 1065 Watson Rd. for 6/10/2023-6/18/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved parking, vendors, and live music at 259 Endicott St. for 6/10/2023-6/18/2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Canal St. Block Party application for 8/19/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved parking at 5 Hilliard Rd. for 6/9/2023-6/19/2023 (unanimous)

Licensing Board

The Laconia Licensing Board will meet to approve minutes, review administratively approved licenses, and consider new applications for entertainment, liquor, and raffle permits. The agenda includes several new business items for restaurants, clubs, and special events, as well as 2023 Motorcycle Week vendors.

• Craft Beer Annex Pub: ENT & OLS license May 1-Oct 31, 2023
• Drink Positive LLC: IV license June 1-Oct 31, 2023
• Easterseals NH raffle: SeaDoo, grill, canoe & kayak, drawing July 8, 2023
• Anthony's Pier Restaurant: ENT license May 30-Sep 9, 2023
• Weirs Action Committee: OLS license Sundays July 2-Aug 27, 2023

The board approved licenses for 154 Motorcycle Week vendors. Several entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker licenses for local businesses and organizations were also granted. The board accepted the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved 154 Motorcycle Week Vendors
• Approved entertainment license for Anthony's Pier Restaurant
• Approved entertainment license for Belknap Mill Society
• Approved entertainment license for Laconia Rod & Gun Club
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker license for 1848 Inn
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker license for Weirs Action Committee
• Approved licenses for Craft Beer Annex Pub, Drink Positive LLC, and Easterseals NH
• Accepted May 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Laconia Planning Board is holding public hearings and potential votes on eight development applications, including a 29-unit multifamily complex and two wetland projects. The board will also consider deadline extensions for previously approved projects on Court Street. No specific dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda.

• White Oaks Rd: Proposal for 6 multifamily buildings totaling 29 units on a private road
• Lexington Dr: Proposal to construct two warehouses (5,000 sf and 3,000 sf) in the wetland
• 48 Lucerne Ave: Proposal to construct a 3-story cottage in the wetland buffer
• 340 & 348 Court St: Request to extend approvals for a 3,000 sq ft building or connecting driveway
• 150-208 Lakeside Ave: NH Veteran's Assoc proposal to add six self-contained RV sites

The board approved a campground expansion, a lot subdivision, two warehouse constructions, and three multifamily housing conversions. Several other applications were continued to July 11 for further information.

• Approved extension for 340 and 348 Court Street approvals to June 2024 (All in favor)
• Approved adding six RV sites to NH Veteran's Assoc campground at 150-208 Lakeside Ave (All in favor)
• Approved subdivision of 11 Addison St into two lots and sidewalk waiver (All in favor)
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for two warehouses on Lexington Dr (All in favor)
• Approved site plan for multifamily conversion at 354 Union Ave with 50% impact fee reduction (All in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved site plan for four efficiency units at 395 Main Street with 50% impact fee reduction (Passed, 1 opposing)
• Approved conditional use for 3-story cottage at 48 Lucerne Ave (All in favor)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for White Oaks Rd project; tabled site plan to July 11 (All in favor)

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances subcommittee will discuss creating a Hazardous Building Ordinance, possibly merging the Historic District Commission and Heritage Commission, and review the Property Maintenance Code. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion on creating a Hazardous Building Ordinance
• Discussion on merging the Historic District Commission and Heritage Commission
• Discussion of Property Maintenance Code and procedures
• Approval of April 24, 2023 subcommittee minutes

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee accepted the minutes from its April 24, 2023, meeting. The committee discussed proposals for a new Hazardous Building Ordinance and the potential merging of the Historic District and Heritage Commissions, but no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved April 24, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Laconia City Council held a special budget meeting to review departmental financial plans. Staff from the Public Works and Police departments presented their respective budget proposals to the council. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Public Works Department budget presentation by Director Wes Anderson
• Police Department budget presentation by Chief Matt Canfield

The City Council heard budget presentations from the Public Works and Police departments. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review new business items regarding various property accounts and continue old business for Integrity Realty Inc. The meeting also includes a non-public session regarding 208 Paugus Park Rd.

• Old business review for Integrity Realty Inc, 480-160-1
• New business reviews for eight property accounts including Longo & Garrison Trust and Hilsinger Irrevocable Trust
• Non-public session regarding 208 Paugus Park Rd, 300-178-6
• Review of Tax Warrant and Abatement Slips

The Board of Assessors reviewed eight applications for 2022 tax abatements. The board unanimously denied seven of the requests and granted one partial abatement based on a damaged dock.

• Denied abatement for 295 Story Tyler Shore Road; sustained $1,236,600 assessment (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 58 Paugus Park Road; sustained $1,216,200 assessment (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 466 Shore Dr; sustained $2,076,800 assessment (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 146 Birch Haven Road; sustained $1,514,700 assessment (Unanimous)
• Granted abatement for 62 Prescott Avenue, reducing total value to $992,400 (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 160 Birch Haven Road (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 757 Scenic Road (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 10 Pendleton Beach Road (Unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review various reports including financial, investment, and building maintenance updates. New business includes a discussion regarding revisions to job description minimum qualifications.

• Revision of job descriptions for minimum qualifications

The Board of Trustees approved updated job descriptions for five library positions and reallocated $1,320.00 to the equipment budget. The board also accepted April financials and acknowledged a gift from the Jean Leone estate.

• Approved revisions to job descriptions for Adult Services Librarian, Children’s Librarian, Teen Librarian, Library Technician, and Library Assistant (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $1,320.00 from Lights to Equipment (Unanimous)
• Acknowledged unrestricted gift from the Jean Leone estate (Unanimous)
• Accepted April financials (Unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2023 minutes and nonpublic session minutes (Passed; Bradley and Kneuer abstained)
• Unsealed May 4, 2023 nonpublic session minutes (Passed; Bradley and Kneuer abstained)

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget meeting to hear presentations from city departments. The agenda includes budget presentations from the Water Department and the Laconia Public Library.

• Water Department budget presentation by Superintendent Ben Crawford
• Laconia Public Library budget presentation by Director Deann Hunter

The City Council held a budget meeting to review presentations from the Water Department and the Laconia Public Library. No formal votes or final budget approvals were recorded during this session.

City Council

The City Council will review the FY24 budget resolution and several public hearings. Discussion items include city property naming rights, a school walking path, and various water and land management matters.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2023-205-2 regarding naming rights for City-owned property
• Public Hearing: Elm Street School walking path
• Resolution 2023-13: Acceptance of $30,683.28 Homeland Security Grant for body armor
• Resolution 2023-14: Reallocation of funds for the Laconia Water Department
• Sale of Lot #17 in Lakes Business Park at 288 Hounsell Ave

The City Council approved the $55,000 sale of the final lot in Lakes Business Park and the reallocation of $68,927.67 in loan funds to replace a water pump. A public hearing was scheduled for June 12 regarding a grant for police body armor. Public hearings were also held for a naming rights ordinance and a proposed school walking path.

• Approved sale of Lot #17 in Lakes Business Park for $55,000 (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of $68,927.67 from Lakeport Water Project to Clearwell Pump #2 (5-0)
• Scheduled June 12 public hearing for $30,683.28 body armor grant (5-0)
• Accepted May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 2023-205-2 regarding naming rights
• Held public hearing on Elm Street School walking path

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a public hearing for Integrity Realty Inc. The board will also review several new business items, old business regarding the Bothamely trust, and matters related to land use change tax and abatement slips.

• Public hearing: Integrity Realty Inc, 480-160-1
• Old Business: Bothamely, Dennis & Jeri 2008 Revocable Trust 415-199-2
• Non-public session: Remington John D. & Jacqueline, 152-290-40 and 208 Paugus Park Rd, 300-178-6
• Discussion of Land Use Change Tax and Abatement Slips

The Board of Assessors approved assessment reductions for four properties based on condition and occupancy limitations. The board denied four other abatement requests, citing insufficient evidence or inaccurate market comparisons.

• Granted abatement for 108 Shore Drive, reducing 2022 value from $1,661,300 to $1,623,800 (Unanimous)
• Granted abatement for Daniel R. Moeller (Scenic View Resort), reducing value from $296,100 to $265,900 (Unanimous)
• Granted abatement for Karen Moeller-Greene (Scenic View Resort), reducing value from $266,400 to $236,100 (Unanimous)
• Granted abatement for 518 Weirs Boulevard #6, reducing value from $514,400 to $489,900 (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 20 Janes Avenue (Boettcher Family Revocable Trust), sustaining $1,074,700 assessment (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 99 Birch Haven Rd, sustaining $1,736,600 assessment (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 20 Janes Avenue (Donald & Kathryn Levesque) (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement for 165 Story Tyler Shore Rd (Unanimous)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Authority will review finances and receive updates on AIP projects including obstruction removal, perimeter fencing, and the CROSSWINDS development. The agenda also includes discussions regarding 15 Airport Road, an emergency generator, and a lease agreement.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence update
• CROSSWINDS Development update
• Discussion of 15 Airport Road
• Authorization for Chair to sign a Lease Agreement

The board authorized the Vice Chairman to sign a lease agreement for a new hangar owner. The board also approved the minutes from the April 20, 2023, meeting. Updates were provided on several Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects and the delivery of an emergency generator.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Vice Chairman to sign lease agreement for hangar at 15 Aviation Drive (6-0-2)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a hydrologic assessment presentation regarding Langley Brook. Members will also consider conditional use permit reviews for wetlands at Lexington Drive and 48 Lucern Ave.

• Presentation by Luke Frankel regarding Langley Brook hydrologic assessment
• Conditional Use Permit (Wetlands) review for Lot 375/324/4 on Lexington Drive with applicant Bob Gallagher
• Conditional Use Permit (Wetlands) review for 48 Lucern Ave with applicants Gregory S & Kimberly A Bolton

The Commission approved conditional use permits for projects on Lexington Drive and Lucern Ave with specific environmental requirements. Members also discussed a study on Langley Brook pollutants and sediment levels.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Lot 375/324/4 on Lexington Drive with requirement to use 18-month Siltsoxx Natural (All in favor)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 48 Lucern Ave with requirements for native plantings, a plunge pool, and keeping living trees up to the 25-foot buffer line (All in favor)
• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes with header date corrections (All in favor)
• Approved April 5, 2023 minutes with spelling correction to 'Williams' (All in favor)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes (All in favor)
• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes with header date and capitalization corrections (All in favor)

Police Commission

The Commission will review reports on department activity, budget, traffic, and fleet status for March and April 2023. Discussion items include drone assessment and response tactics, as well as human trafficking in narcotics investigations.

• Drone assessment and response tactics report
• Human trafficking in narcotics investigations report
• Review of March and April 2023 monthly activity reports
• Review of March and April 2023 traffic and fleet reports
• Acceptance of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved two fully funded out-of-state training courses for detectives regarding human trafficking and drone tactics. The board also accepted the meeting minutes from March 15, 2023. No other substantive policy or budget changes were decided.

• Approved minutes from March 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Human Trafficking in Narcotics Investigations training in Massachusetts (unanimous)
• Approved Drone Assessment and Response Tactics training in New Mexico (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider multiple applications including a solar project extension, short-term lodging appeals, and residential variances. The board may deliberate and vote on these items during the meeting.

• Six month extension for solar project at 614 Endicott St. East
• Appeal of denial for short term lodging at 1121 N Main St.
• Density variance for a four unit multi family residence at 395 Main St.
• Signage variance for two freestanding signs at 928 White Oaks Rd.
• Setback variance for stair replacement and deck construction at 38 Doe Ave.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow a building at 395 Main St to be converted into a four-unit multi-family residence. The board also granted a project extension for a power generation facility and approved variances for signage and residential decking.

• Approved 6-month extension for power generation facility at 614 Endicott St. East (unanimous)
• Approved density variance for 4-unit multi-family conversion at 395 Main St (unanimous)
• Approved variance for two freestanding signs at 928 and 884 White Oaks Rd (unanimous)
• Approved setback variance for stairs and deck replacement at 38 Doe Ave
• Accepted previous meeting minutes with condition to amend findings on ZO2023-0018SE

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing multiple facility use requests for various parks and community spaces. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding athletic field lighting.

• Facility use request: Nor’Easter Softball Club at Opechee Fields A, B, C & D and Memorial Field
• Facility use request: Holy Trinity Catholic School at Opechee track and Smith Field
• Facility use request: Partnership for Public Health at Levitt Park Field
• Facility use request: Weirs Community Parks Assoc. at Weirs Amphitheater and Pavilion
• Discussion regarding athletic field lighting

The Commission approved multiple facility use requests for sports, religious, and community events. It also voted to increase daily light fees for specific park fields and approved the dismantling of the 'green monster' at Robbie Mills.

• Approved dismantling the 'green monster' at Robbie Mills (unanimous)
• Approved $20.00 increase for daily light fees at Memorial and Robbie Mills baseball/softball fields (unanimous)
• Approved Nor’Easter Softball Club use of Opechee and Memorial fields July 27-30 (unanimous)
• Approved Holy Trinity Catholic School use of Opechee track and Smith Field May 30 (unanimous)
• Approved Partnership for Public Health use of Leavitt Park Field August 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Weirs Community Parks Assoc. yoga programs June 25-August 13 (unanimous)
• Approved Belknap County Democrats use of Leavitt Park House July 30 (unanimous)
• Approved 603 United use of Leavitt Park and Community Center Gym and waived user fee (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting to hear presentations regarding departmental budgets. The scheduled presentations include the Planning/Code department and the Fire department.

• Planning/Code Department Budget Presentation
• Fire Department Budget Presentation

The City Council held a special budget meeting to receive presentations from the Planning/Code and Fire departments. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review April financials and the 2023/2024 budget. The meeting includes discussions on personnel rules, compensation plans, and medical insurance. Other items include water main projects and the Scada System Radio Frequency.

• Budget 2023/2024
• Compensation Plan and Personnel Rules and Regulations
• Water Main Projects
• Medical Insurance Plans
• Scada System Radio Frequency

The Board approved the purchase of a folder/inserter/sealer machine for revised billing and authorized the reprogramming of SCADA system radio frequencies. The board also directed the Superintendent to establish three medical insurance options for employees.

• Approved purchase of Folder/Inserter/Sealer machine for $12,559
• Approved $2,500 to reprogram SCADA radio frequencies and update system
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated May 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Directed Superintendent to set up three medical insurance plan options for employees

Lakes Business Park

The commission will review plans for Lot #1 at 277 Hounsell Avenue and consider an offer to purchase Lot #17 at 288 Hounsell Avenue. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an extension for 83 Airport Road Solar, LLC involving Lots #3 and #4.

• Review of plans for Lot #1, 277 Hounsell Avenue
• Offer to purchase Lot #17, 288 Hounsell Avenue
• Extension discussion for 83 Airport Road Solar, LLC (Lot #3, 307 Hounsell Avenue and Lot #4, 315 Hounsell Avenue)

The Board approved construction plans for Laconia Refrigeration on Lot 1 and extended a purchase agreement for a solar array on Lots 3 and 4. The Board also recommended accepting a $55,000 offer for the purchase of Lot 17.

• Approved December 22, 2022 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved Laconia Refrigeration plans for Lot 1 (5-0)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement extension for Lots 3 and 4 until July 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of $55,000 offer from Kevin Morrissette for Lot 17 (5-0)

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund is holding a routine business meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and discussion of a contract with Jobe (MJ), as well as planning for September, November, and December events. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of April 25, 2023 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Jobe (MJ) contract discussion
• September event planning
• November and December event planning

The board approved a $7,500 proposal from the Belknap Mill for nine free performances at Rotary Park from May 26 to September 10. The board also agreed to sponsor the Pemi Choral for performances in early May 2024 at the Colonial Theater.

• Approved March and April minutes
• Approved $7,500 proposal for Arts in The Park performances at Rotary Park
• Agreed to sponsor Pemi Choral for May 3-5, 2024 performances at Colonial Theater

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes and discuss various work group topics. Discussion items include MLK celebration planning, genocide awareness, and proposed policy updates.

• MLK Celebration Planning work group
• Genocide Awareness - Yom HaShoah discussion
• Review of Welcome Stickers and Banners on City Hall
• Discussion of Committee Policies & Procedures
• New Business: Operations Detail

The Laconia Human Relations Committee approved minutes from April 10, 2023, and discussed a Pride flag policy for City Council, a homeless encampment of about 100 people, and sub-committee work for MLK Jr. Day and other events. No formal decisions were made on the flag or housing issues.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a budget meeting where the School Department presented its proposed budget, which is tax cap compliant with a 5.2% operating budget increase. Councilor Lipman stated he cannot support a budget with a 12% increase in taxes and requested revisions. No decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No decisions or votes taken; meeting was a presentation and discussion only

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an $82,500 Homeland Security Grant for cybersecurity equipment. The agenda also includes discussions on street discontinuance, naming rights for city property, and various ordinance reviews.

• Public Hearing: $82,500 Homeland Security Grant for cybersecurity equipment
• New Business: Discontinuance of paper street - Jefferson Street
• Unfinished Business: Lease Agreement with Poppy's Choice, LLC
• Unfinished Business: Ordinance 2023-205-2 regarding naming rights for city property
• Ordinance review: Chapter 167 (Noise) and Chapter 161 (Licensing)

The City Council voted 5-0 to accept an $82,500 Homeland Security grant for cybersecurity equipment and authorized the city manager to sign related documents. A request to discontinue a section of Jefferson Street (paper street) was tabled 5-0. The mayor announced a plan to clear an encampment on Spruce Street starting May 17-18, with a dumpster drop-off and cleanup teams. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a proclamation for Mental Health Month and citizen comments about safety concerns near the encampment.

• Approved Resolution 2023-12 accepting $82,500 Homeland Security grant for cybersecurity equipment (5-0)
• Tabled discontinuance of Jefferson Street paper street requested by Paugus Properties, LLC (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of April 24, 2023 regular meeting as distributed
• Held public hearing on Homeland Security grant award; no public comment

Human Relations Committee

The sub-committee discussed ongoing planning for the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on January 14, 2024. The Colonial Theater has been tentatively reserved for $500. Members agreed to seek a Native American opening for the event. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Tentatively reserved Colonial Theater for $500
• Agreed to seek a Native American opening for the celebration

Conservation Commission

The Laconia Conservation Commission will hold discussions regarding two conditional use permit applications for construction on steep slopes. The items include a proposed campground on Endicott Street North and a 29-unit condominium development on White Oaks Road.

• Conditional Use Permit for steep slopes at Endicott Street North (Lot 114-252-3) for a proposed campground
• Conditional Use Permit for steep slopes at White Oaks Road (Lot 278-241-5) for 29 condominium units
• Review of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

The Conservation Commission reviewed two Conditional Use Permit applications for steep slopes (Endicott Street North and White Oaks Road) but took no final decision. Members directed all comments be submitted to staff by May 10. The meeting also included discussion of ordinance violations and upcoming public events.

• Directed all comments on Endicott Street North CUP to be submitted by May 10 (unanimous)
• Directed all comments on White Oaks Road CUP to be submitted by May 10 (unanimous)
• Discussed ordinance violations and desire for earlier notification of Planning/Zoning Board issues (no formal action)

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider and potentially vote on several event applications. These requests include parking, vendor setups, and organized activities across various city locations.

• High Octane event at 1072 Watson Rd. with 11 vendors and music (6/9 to 6/18)
• Destination Laconia event at 2075 Parade Rd. with vendors and parking (6/10 to 6/18)
• Tower Hill Bike climb application
• Art walk with 20 vendors at 25 Beacon St. E.
• Vendor and parking requests for 36, 45, 51, 70, and 76 Endicott St.

The Special Events Technical Review Committee approved all 10 applications on the agenda, including parking, vendor, and entertainment events for Motorcycle Week (June 9-18) and the Belknap Mill Art Walk. Several approvals were conditional on backflow device testing, trash remediation plans, or fence installation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved PL2023-0040MC: parking for 100 at 36 Endicott St. E. (June 10-18), conditional on backflow device testing (unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0042SE: Belknap Mill Art Walk with 20 vendors at 25 Beacon St. (May 20) (unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0050MC: Tower St. hill climb with loudspeaker (June 13) (unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0051MC: parking for motorcycles and cars at 51 Endicott St. East (June 10-18), conditional on backflow repair and trash remediation plan (unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0052MC: parking and vendors at 76 Endicott St. (June 10-18) (unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0054MC: 11 vendors with food, drinks, and music at 1072 Watson Rd. (June 9-18) (unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0055MC: destination Laconia vendors and parking at 2075 Parade Rd. (June 10-18) (unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0056MC: parking and vendors at 45 Endicott St. N (June 9-18) (unanimous)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to review several applications for entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits. The board will also consider a raffle application for the Laconia Kiwanis Club.

• ENT & OLS applications for Tavern 27 and Weirs Beach Holdings (May 1 - Oct 31, 2023)
• OLS application for Laconia Multicultural Festival (Sept 9, 2023)
• OLS application for Lakes Region Community College admissions event (May 6, 2023)
• OLS application for VFW Memorial Day Remembrance at Veterans Square
• RAF application for Laconia Kiwanis Club with a $250 lottery ticket prize

The Laconia Licensing Board approved all seven applications before it: entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits for Tavern 27 and Weirs Beach Holdings; outdoor loudspeaker permits for the Laconia Multicultural Festival, Laconia Parks & Recreation, Lakes Region Community College, and Veterans of Foreign Wars; and a raffle permit for the Laconia Kiwanis Club. All motions passed unanimously. The board also accepted the minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting as presented.

• Approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits for Tavern 27 (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits for Weirs Beach Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker permit for Laconia Multicultural Festival (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker permit for Laconia Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker permit for Lakes Region Community College (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker permit for Veterans of Foreign Wars (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit for Laconia Kiwanis Club (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a proposal to rezone the south end from Old Prescott Hill to Province Road. The board will also hold public hearings on various site plans, subdivisions, and storage facilities.

• Proposal to rezone Old Prescott Hill to Province Road (Rte 107) from Rural Residential (RR1) to Residential General (RG)
• Public hearing for a 2,700 sf metal storage building at 604 Endicott N
• Proposal to subdivide one lot into two at 137 White Oaks Rd
• Proposal to redevelop the Bank of NH property at 62 Pleasant Street
• Application for 6 multifamily buildings totaling 29 units on White Oaks Rd

The board unanimously approved an amended alternative secondary access for a 49-unit development at 244 Province Street, after the original plan using city conservation land proved unfeasible. A subdivision at 137 White Oaks Road was approved with conditions, and a sidewalk waiver for that project passed 5-3. A metal storage building at 604 Endicott Street was approved with conditions. The Bank of NH redevelopment at 62 Pleasant Street was also unanimously approved. One application was tabled to June.

• Approved amended alternative secondary access for 244 Province St (unanimous)
• Approved lot subdivision at 137 White Oaks Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for 137 White Oaks Rd (5-3)
• Approved 2,700 sq ft metal storage building at 604 Endicott St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved redevelopment of Bank of NH property at 62 Pleasant St (unanimous)
• Tabled watercraft storage proposal at Endicott North to June meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from April 4 meeting (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and the 2023/2024 budget. The meeting includes discussions on water main projects, staffing, and various ongoing infrastructure items.

• Budget 2023/2024
• Water Main Projects
• Two-Million-Gallon Water Tank
• Court Street Bridge
• Mountain Lake Village

The Board approved the April 17 minutes and the May 1 financial statements. Members agreed to contact DTC Law regarding a required SCADA system radio frequency change requested by Eversource.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated May 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved contacting DTC Law regarding FCC issues for SCADA radio frequency change

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Laconia Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss the steps and process for updating the Land Use chapter of the Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as accepting minutes from a previous meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the main item is a discussion.

• Discussion on updating the Land Use chapter of the Master Plan
• Acceptance of minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting

Weirs TIF Advisory Board

The board is meeting to review financial records and a list of proposed development activities for the Weirs TIF district. Members will receive updates on the restoration of the beach and the reconfiguration of public docks.

• Update on reconfiguration of public docks
• Update on restoration of the beach
• Review of Weirs TIF financials
• Proposed development list including a public bandstand, boat ramp, and ADA restrooms
• Proposed burial of overhead utilities on Tower Street

The Board approved the minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting. Members decided to keep a proposed ADA public restroom on the development activities wish list and requested staff present the list to the City Council for formal approval.

• Approved 8/10/22 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided to keep ADA public restroom on the Proposed Development Activities wish list
• Requested staff present Development Activities to City Council for formal approval

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund is meeting to review its budget and discuss new business. The board will consider a grant request from New Horizons and an email from Rod Dyer regarding the Pemi Choral Society.

• New Horizons Grant Request
• Rod Dyer email / Pemi Choral Society
• Budget review

The Board approved a Michael Jackson tribute show for October 2023 and a $1,750 funding request for New Horizons Musical Organization. The board also noted a 2024 fiscal year funding allocation of $46,600.

• Approved Michael Jackson tribute program for October 26, 2023 (all in favor)
• Approved $1,750 for New Horizons Musical Organization for two concerts and music rights (all in favor)

City Council

The Laconia City Council will hold a public hearing on a FEMA grant application for a Hazard Mitigation Plan update, receive the FY 2023/2024 budget presentation from City Manager Kirk Beattie, and consider accepting an $82,500 Homeland Security Grant for cybersecurity equipment. They will also vote on consent items including summer concerts on the Boardwalk and a fee waiver for the Multicultural Festival, and discuss a lease agreement with Poppy's Choice, LLC at the airport.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-11: FEMA grant application for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Resolution 2023-12: Acceptance of $82,500 Homeland Security Grant for cybersecurity equipment
• Lease agreement with Poppy's Choice, LLC at 15 Airport Road, Gilford, NH
• Request from Weirs Action Committee for summer concerts on the Boardwalk
• Temporary Traffic Order 2023-07 for Laconia Multicultural Festival and fee waiver request

The City Council approved a request for summer concerts on the Boardwalk and a temporary traffic order for the Laconia Multicultural Festival, including a fee waiver. The Council also received a tax cap compliant budget presentation for FY 2023/2024, though some members expressed concerns over the increase.

• Approved Weirs Action Committee summer concerts on the Boardwalk (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-07 for Laconia Multicultural Festival (5-0)
• Approved waiver of all City fees for the Laconia Multicultural Festival (5-0)
• Accepted April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to city regulations. The session focuses on the progress of several specific ordinances and permit time frames.

• Progress on updating the Short-Term Lodging Ordinance
• Discussion of naming privileges for public areas
• Progress on creating a Hazardous Building Ordinance
• Discussion of time frame for demolition permits

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee approved moving a draft ordinance regarding naming privileges for public areas to the City Council for a public hearing. The committee also discussed updates to the Short-Term Lodging, Hazardous Building, and demolition permit ordinances.

• Approved draft minutes from March 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to bring proposed naming privileges ordinance language to City Council for a public hearing (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss new business regarding specific property tax accounts. The board is also scheduled to review a gravel warrant and abatement slips.

• Review of account 366-82-7 (Steven & Tammy Brewer)
• Review of account 372-166-3 (Robyn Ross)
• Review of account 434-84-19 (V. Clayton Lafferty Marital Qtip Trust)
• Review of account 396-199-10 (Pamela J. Quigley)
• Review of Gravel Warrant and Abatement Slips

The Board of Assessors reviewed eight abatement applications for the 2022 tax year. Four requests were granted based on land and condition adjustments, while four were denied due to insufficient valuation data or unreliable appraisals.

• Granted $54,000 abatement for 68 Franklin Street (Unanimous)
• Granted $43,100 abatement for 16 Moulton Street (Unanimous)
• Granted $65,800 abatement for 88 Gale Ave (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement request for 364 Shore Drive
• Granted $39,800 abatement for 108 Shore Drive (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement request for 350 Shore Drive
• Denied abatement request for 39-49 Methodist Circle
• Denied abatement request for Scenic View Resort unit #536

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial, investment, and building maintenance reports. New business items include the annual organizational night, impact fees, and a furniture donation.

• Review of financials through March 31, 2023
• Bank of NH Wealth Management Report for March 2023
• Discussion of impact fees
• Discussion of furniture donation
• Building Maintenance Monthly Financial Report

The Board of Trustees approved a request to use impact fees for electrical work to convert a family restroom water heater system. The board also accepted a furniture donation and appointed chairs and members to various annual committees.

• Approved March 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2023 financials (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of a wooden display cabinet from Debbie Wood (unanimous)
• Approved $4,778.33 impact fee usage request for family restroom water heater electrical work (unanimous)
• Appointed Bradley as Chair of Buildings and Grounds Committee
• Appointed Kneuer as Chair of Endowment Committee
• Appointed Anderson as Chair of Finance and Personnel Committees
• Appointed Perley as Chair of Investment Committee

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss updates on AIP projects including obstruction removal, perimeter fence, and crosswinds development. They will also address old business items like 15 Airport Road and an emergency generator, and consider relocating a sign.

• Approval of 2/16/2023 meeting minutes
• Review of finances
• AIP Projects Update: SBG-15 Obstruction Removal, SBG-20 Perimeter Fence, CROSSWINDS Development
• Old Business: 15 Airport Road, Emergency generator
• New Business: Relocation of the sign

The Laconia Airport Authority authorized a new lease agreement for the building at 15 Airport Road. The board also approved an investigation into the cost of relocating the airport sign and landscaping. New members were installed to fill vacant positions.

• Approved lease agreement with POPPY’S CHOICE, LLC for 15 Airport Road (unanimous)
• Approved investigation of costs to relocate airport sign and landscape the area (consensus)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Installed new members Stephen Cotter, Vicky VieBrooks, and Carl Dodge

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for special exceptions and variances. The meeting includes appeals regarding short-term lodging permits and requests to build accessory dwelling units or duplexes.

• Appeal of short-term lodging permit for 34 Driftwood Dr.
• Appeals of short-term lodging denials for 1121 North Main St. and 485 Endicott St.
• Special exception requests for Accessory Dwelling Units at Lafayette St. and 75 Belmont Rd.
• Variance request for minimum lot frontage at 137 White Oaks Rd.
• Motion for rehearing to allow a duplex on Lafayette St.

The board approved a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Lafayette St and a road frontage variance on White Oaks Rd. A request for an ADU on Belmont Rd was denied. A six-month extension for a project on Watson Rd was also granted.

• Approved six-month extension for special exception at Watson Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved special exception for ADU at Lafayette St
• Approved road frontage variance for 137 White Oaks Rd (Unanimous)
• Denied special exception for ADU at 75 Belmont Rd
• Withdrawn: Variance application for Lafayette St (ZO2023-0005VAR)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing multiple facility use requests for parks and athletic fields. The body is also discussing a $1,000 request for Rotary Park planting and repairs to the Rotary Bandstand roof.

• Rotary Park planting request for $1,000.00
• Rotary Bandstand roof repair
• Facility use requests for Rotary Park, Opechee Point, and Memorial/Leavitt Tennis courts
• Bike week parking at Weirs Community back and front parking lot (June 9-18, 2023)
• Robbie Mills Baseball Field use for American Legion Baseball (June 1-July 31, 2023)

The Commission approved several facility use requests for events at Rotary Park, Opechee Park, and Memorial Park. It also approved $1,000 in user fees for Rotary Park planting maintenance. Three requests were tabled due to lack of representation.

• Approved Laconia Multicultural Festival at Rotary Park (Sept 9)
• Approved Advantage Kids Lakes Region Tennis Associations use of Memorial/Leavitt courts
• Approved New England Coffee Festival at Rotary Park & Gazebo (May 20)
• Approved American Legion Baseball use of Robbie Mills and Memorial Park
• Approved Lakes Region Community Services use of Opechee Park and Tardif Park
• Approved Bike week parking at Weirs Community Park (June 9-18)
• Approved $1,000 for Rotary Park planting maintenance using user fees
• Tabled use requests for Real Life Church and Laconia School District

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will review investment accounts, including Citizens Bank/Clarfeld and NHDIP accounts, and discuss the Putnam Fund allotment for FY 2024. They will also consider an investment policy update for the Capital Reserve Fund and review trust fund summaries and scholarships. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Investment review with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld
• Review of NHDIP accounts
• Putnam Fund allotment for FY 2024
• Investment policy update for Capital Reserve Fund
• Scholarships review

The Trustees of Trust Funds approved the 2023 scholarship amounts and the fiscal year 2024 Putnam Fund allotment. The board also reviewed quarterly investment reports and updated the New Hampshire Public Deposit Investment Pool funds. A draft Investment Policy for reserve funds was submitted for future review.

• Approved Putnam Fund allotment of $46,600 for fiscal year 2024
• Approved 2023 scholarship amounts
• Approved minutes of the January 23, 2023 meeting
• Added Parking Kiosk Capital Reserve Account and LED Light Replacement Reserve to NHDIP
• Transferred WOW Trail Maintenance Advisory Fund from Bank of NH

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and the 2023/2024 budget. The board is also discussing staffing, water main projects, and various site-specific infrastructure issues.

• Budget 2023/2024
• 33 Cottage St – Irrigation/CMA Fees
• Water Main Projects
• Two-Million-Gallon Water Tank
• Court Street Bridge

The Board authorized the Superintendent to execute the 2023 Local Source Water Protection Grant. The Board also denied a request to refund a CMA fee for an irrigation meter at 33 Cottage Street.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated April 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Denied refund of CMA fee for irrigation meter at 33 Cottage Street
• Authorized Superintendent Benjamin Crawford to execute the 2023 Local Source Water Protection Grant (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will discuss cohort business regarding Belknap Mill presentations and signage on the WOW trail. The agenda also includes reviewing New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications.

• Belknap Mill presentations and displays
• WOW trail signage
• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

The Conservation Commission meeting was called to order, but no deliberation occurred because a quorum was not present. No actions were taken on old or new business.

Heritage Commission

The Laconia Heritage Commission and Historic District Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss a potential merger of the two bodies. They will also review by-laws and procedures, consider a demolition permit fee increase, and hear from the St. Joseph Church Preservation Society.

• Discussion on merging Heritage Commission and Historic District Commission
• Discussion of Demolition Permit fee increase
• St. Joseph Church Preservation Society update
• Discussion of by-laws and procedures
• Acceptance of March 15 minutes

The commission approved the edited minutes from March 8, 2023. Members discussed a potential merger with the Historic District Commission and the restoration funding for St. Joseph Church, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved edited March 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority is meeting to conduct interviews and make appointments, with no other substantive items listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, containing only an open item for any other business.

• Interviews and appointments for the Airport Authority

The board interviewed three candidates for open positions on the Laconia Airport Authority. Following the interviews, the board voted to move all three nominations forward to the Authority.

• Approved nominations of Steve Cotter, Vicky VieBrooks, and Carl Dodge to the Laconia Airport Authority (8-0)

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 2023-194.2, 194.5 to transition to automated trash collection, which includes providing city-owned containers and eliminating remote recycling. The council also approved traffic orders for two May events and initiated a FEMA grant application process.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-194.2, 194.5 for automated solid waste collection (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-06 for Lake City Steeplechase 5K and waived fees (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-04 for New England Coffee Festival and waived fees (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2023-11 for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan grant (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution 2023-11 for April 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted March 27, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The committee reviewed a parking study by Walker Consulting and discussed options for the downtown parking garage. Members voted to table the decision on whether to repair or tear down the garage pending further cost analysis. The committee also discussed the potential for paid parking and public-private lot agreements.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled decision on parking garage repair vs. tear down (3-0)

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee approved a motion for the chair to present a draft flag policy to the City Council and request the pride flag be displayed in June. The committee also reviewed plans for the January 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and a Genocide Awareness Program on May 6.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion for chair to discuss draft flag policy and June pride flag display at City Council (Passed with one abstention)

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee approved numerous permits for parking and vendors, primarily for Motorcycle Week in June. One new event application for Artisan Day was tabled for more information. Most approvals were unanimous, with some requiring backflow tests or specific usage agreements.

• Approved parking and vendors at 1207 Weirs Blvd (5-1)
• Approved RV camping and parking at 2 Hayes Rd contingent on easement agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Jazz concert on the boardwalk from 7/2/23 to 8/27/23 (Unanimous)
• Approved parking and vendors at 19 Rollercoaster Rd with no loitering or tailgating condition (Unanimous)
• Tabled Artisan Day application at 45 Beacon St until May 3rd meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Multicultural Day at 45 Beacon St for 9/9/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved vendor spaces and headquarters at City boardwalk for Motorcycle Week (Unanimous)
• Approved parking and vendors at 10-12 Foster Ave (Unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee subcommittee is meeting to review plans for a 2024 event. The committee will also approve the minutes from the March 1, 2023, meeting.

• Review plans for 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. event
• Approve March 1, 2023, meeting minutes

The subcommittee met to brainstorm for next year's celebration. The group reached a consensus on the appointment of the committee chair.

• Appointed Rev. Judith Wright as Chair for the coming year (consensus)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several applications for entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits. The board will also review a special event application for Township Day. Some raffle and liquor licenses have already been approved administratively.

• Entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits for Akwa Marina Beach Bar II, High Octane Saloon, and Naswa Resort
• Entertainment permits for Crazy Gringo, Lakeport Opera House, Spectacle Management, and American Legion Post 1
• Event application for Laconia Historical & Museum Society Township Day on July 15, 2023
• Administrative approval of raffle for Miss Lakes Region Scholarship with weekly minimum prize of $50
• Administrative approval of raffle for Belknap Regional Special Operations Group for a Remington Magpul 870

The Licensing Board approved several license renewals and new applications for local businesses and organizations. The board also accepted the minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 1, 2023 minutes
• Approved IV license for Drink Positive LLC
• Approved RAF licenses for Belknap Mill Quilt Guild, Belknap Regional Special Operations, and Miss Lakes Region Scholarship
• Approved ENT & OLS licenses for Akwa Marina Beach Bar II, High Octane Saloon, and Naswa Resort
• Approved ENT licenses for Crazy Gringo, Lakeport Opera House, Spectacle Management, and The American Legion Post 1
• Approved event license for Laconia Historical & Museum Society

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear a presentation from the Winnisquam Watershed Network regarding a proposed rain garden at Gale Ave park. The commission will also hold a conceptual discussion regarding potential building and storage development on Lot 375/324/4 on Lexington Drive.

• Rain garden installation presentation at Gale Ave park
• Proposed 5,000 sq. ft. building on Lexington Drive
• Proposed 3,000 sq. ft. storage building and outside storage on Lexington Drive

The commission held conceptual discussions regarding a rain garden at Gale Ave Park and a proposed industrial development on Lexington Drive. No formal votes were taken on these projects. Members also discussed the impact of wetland buffer ordinances on small wetlands.

• Requested Winnisquam Watershed Network return with final plans for Gale Ave Park rain garden
• Discussed conceptual plans for cold storage building and parking at Lot 375/324/4 on Lexington Drive
• Presented final designs for WOW trail signs with QR codes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on proposals to increase trailer park sites, build a garage in a wetland buffer, and subdivide a lot. The board will also consider impact fee waivers and an extension for a condo conversion project.

• 476 Scenic Rd (Hill's Trailer Park): Proposal to increase total sites from 24 to 26
• 42 Woodwinds Hill Dr: Proposal to construct a garage in a wetland buffer
• 171 Gold Street: Proposal to subdivide one lot into two
• Lucerne Ave: Extension request for boundary line adjustment and condo conversion
• Impact fee waiver requests for 686 Union Ave and 8 Summer Street

The Planning Board approved a trailer park reconfiguration, a garage construction in a wetland buffer, and a lot subdivision. The board also granted an extension for a condo conversion and approved a partial impact fee waiver.

• Approved extension to April 2, 2024 for Lucerne Ave boundary line adjustment and condo conversion (Unanimous)
• Approved reconfiguration of Hill's Trailer Park to 26 sites (Unanimous)
• Approved garage construction at 42 Woodwinds Hill Dr in wetland buffer (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision of 171 Gold Street into two lots (7-2-1)
• Approved 80% impact fee waiver for 8 Summer Street (6-3-1)
• Agreed to be amenable to a boulevard concept plan for Province Street apartment access (Unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review the 2021-2022 financial statement and discuss irrigation fees for 33 Cottage St. Current business includes discussions on system expansion, staffing, and personnel rules.

• 2021-2022 Financial Statement presentation
• 33 Cottage St. irrigation and CMA fees
• System expansion discussion
• Personnel rules and regulations review
• Two-million-gallon water tank project

The Board approved the 2023 Local Source Water Protection Grant authorization and accepted financial statements. Members discussed personnel rule changes and a request for a fee adjustment for a residential irrigation meter, which remains under investigation.

• Approved 2023 Local Source Water Protection Grant authorization (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated April 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of March 20, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled decision on CMA fee adjustment for 33 Cottage Street

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to discuss the potential merger of the HDC and the Heritage Commission. The body will also receive an update on HOD ordinance revisions.

• Discussion on merging HDC & Heritage Comm
• Update on HOD ordinance revisions

City Council

The City Council approved an increase in the Optional and All Veterans' Property Tax Credits to $600, with annual $50 increases until a $750 maximum is reached. The council also accepted several grants for police equipment, fire safety, and housing development. A public hearing for automated solid waste collection changes was scheduled for April 10, 2023.

• Increased Optional and All Veterans' Property Tax Credits to $600 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $107,888 Homeland Security Grant for police surveillance towers (all in favor)
• Approved $120,000 InvestNH grant for Perley Pond, with $30,000 allocated to Laconia Housing Finance Authority (all in favor)
• Approved $116,057 FEMA grant for a Fire Prevention and Safety position (all in favor)
• Authorized $100,000 transfer to Non-Capital Reserve for Academy Street Bridge Replacement (all in favor)
• Approved building permit for Lot 23.1 on Heritage Road subject to three conditions (all in favor)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-05 for Laconia Little League Parade (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for automated solid waste collection ordinance for April 10, 2023 (all in favor)

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to discuss regulations for non-owner occupied Airbnb properties. The committee will also review naming privileges for public areas and buildings.

• Discussion of Airbnb non-owner occupied properties
• Discussion of naming privileges for public areas
• Discussion of naming of buildings

The Government Operations and Ordinances Subcommittee discussed updating the short-term rental ordinance to improve legal definitions and enforcement. The committee also requested a draft ordinance for naming public areas based on a model from Claremont.

• Accepted January 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Requested revised short-term rental ordinance with strengthened definitions of owner-occupied residence
• Directed City Manager to draft a public area naming ordinance based on Claremont's model

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review financial reports including bank wealth management and investment returns. The agenda includes an amended FY24 budget narrative and the election of officers.

• Amended FY24 Budget Narrative
• Election of Officers
• Library Masterplan discussion
• National Library Workers Day Luncheon

The Board of Trustees approved a proposal from Johnson Roberts Associates for the Library Masterplan and a review of the Goss Reading Room. Trustees also authorized funds for a staff luncheon and reelected the current slate of officers.

• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes
• Approved Library Masterplan proposal from Johnson Roberts Associates, including $1,080 for Goss Reading Room review
• Authorized transfer of up to $500 from R&M Chertok fund for National Library Workers Day luncheon
• Reelected John Moriarty (Chair), Marie Bradley (Vice-Chair), James Anderson (Treasurer), and Angela Vaillancourt (Secretary)

Technical Review Committee

The Minor Site Plan Committee will consider a proposal for a new storage building and a request to extend a previous approval for a two-story structure. The board may deliberate and vote on these applications during the meeting.

• PL2023-0026MSP: Proposal for a 40 x 100 ft metal garage for storage and maintenance at 11 Mechanic Street
• PL2021-0019MSP: Request to extend approval for a two-story structure at 350 Lakeside Ave

The Minor Site Plan Committee approved a proposal for a metal garage building at 11 Mechanic Street. The board also granted a construction approval extension for a project at 350 Lakeside Ave.

• Approved site plan for 40 x 100 ft metal garage at 11 Mechanic Street with mixed-use residential and commercial classification (Unanimous)
• Approved extension request to March 27, 2024, for two-story structure at 350 Lakeside Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved February 22 minutes (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review the March 1, 2023, minutes for acceptance. Members will also discuss plans regarding signage along the WoW trail.

• Acceptance of March 1, 2023, minutes
• Discussion of signage along the WoW trail

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 1, 2023 meeting with two corrections. Members agreed to discuss the creation of subcommittees at the next meeting on April 5. The Commission also discussed sign designs and budget for Cohort Business.

• Approved March 1, 2023 minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Approved motion to discuss subcommittees at the April 5 meeting (all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will review several facility use requests for upcoming seasonal events and programs. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding athletic field lighting.

• Facility use request: Senior Muskrats (Badgers) for Granite State Baseball League games
• Facility use request: The Badgers (senior Muskrats) for NHBL38+
• Facility use request: Winnisquam Regional School District baseball game
• Facility use request: Living Hope Lakeport soccer camp at Leavitt Park
• Discussion regarding athletic field lighting

The Commission approved several facility use requests for baseball, soccer, and community events. One request for Bike Week parking was tabled, and a request for an art walk was withdrawn. The board also noted that outdoor pickleball courts will increase from 4 to 9 following resurfacing.

• Approved Granite State Baseball League games (April-July) (All in favor)
• Approved NHBL38+ games (April-July) (All in favor)
• Approved Winnisquam Regional School District baseball game (May 26) (All in favor)
• Approved Living Hope Lakeport soccer camp at Leavitt Park (June 26-July 1) (All in favor)
• Approved Laconia Kiwanis bike safety rodeo (May 13) (All in favor)
• Approved Lake City Steeplechase 5k on WOW Trail (May 20) (All in favor)
• Tabled Weirs Community Park Assoc. Bike Week parking request (All in favor)
• Approved Laconia Motorcycle Week Assoc. show and fireworks (June) (All in favor)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a special exception for short-term lodging at 485 Endicott St E #12. The board will also conduct a rehearing regarding 28 Veterans Ave.

• Special Exception for short-term lodging at 485 Endicott St E #12
• Rehearing of the Zoning Board of Adjustment under RSA 677:2, Section III for 28 Veterans Ave

The Zoning Board of Adjustment removed a specific restriction requiring lot access only via Veterans Ave for a previously approved variance. A request for a short-term lodging special exception at 485 Endicott St E #12 was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved removal of 'Veterans Ave only' access restriction for 28 Veterans Ave variance (5-0)
• Accepted February 17, 2023 minutes with one spelling correction
• Deferred hearing for 485 Endicott St E #12 short-term lodging special exception to April 17

Human Relations Committee

The committee issued a formal statement condemning hate-filled images found at the former Laconia State School property. The committee also voted to support the Holocaust Program scheduled for May 6. Members agreed to review and potentially rework the committee's mission and vision statement.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for the Holocaust Program (unanimous)
• Approved formal statement condemning hate images at former Laconia State School (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review February financial statements and discuss current business including system expansion and the Railroad Corridor. The board will also address new business regarding meter supply issues and water main projects.

• System Expansion
• Lafayette St. Lot
• Paugus Bay Water Protection
• Meter/MXU Supply Issues
• Water Main Projects

The Board approved the accounts payable and financial statements for March 20, 2023. Members reviewed the February financial analysis and discussed equipment supply issues and upcoming water main projects.

• Accepted February 21, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated March 20, 2023 (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss new business regarding several specific property accounts. The board will also review abatement slips and a matter concerning 52 Soleil Mountain.

• Review of RE Closing, 273-275-7
• Review of Clearview Realty, 367-495-6
• Review of Endicott Plaza LLC, 163-72-1
• Review of Integrity Realty Inc, 480-160-1
• Review of Victoria Woods Housing Assoc., 425-258-68

The Board of Assessors reviewed several 2022 tax abatement applications and denied five of them due to lack of supporting valuation data or improper calculations. The board accepted one application for a property on Davidson Dr. and waived late fees for a property owner on Soleil Mountain.

• Denied 2022 abatement for Clearview Realty Ventures (Map 367-495-6)
• Denied 2022 abatement for Endicott Plaza LLC (Map 163-72-1)
• Denied 2022 abatement for Integrity Realty Inc. (Map 480-160-1)
• Denied 2022 abatement for Northern NE Telephone (Map 162-248-15)
• Denied 2022 abatement for Victoria Woods Housing Associates (Map 425-258-68)
• Approved abatement application for property on Davidson Dr. (Map 273-275-5)
• Granted waiver of interest and fees for land use change tax bill at 52 Soleil Mountain
• Accepted February 16, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Finance Subcommittee reviewed the potential purchase of a 3.63 +/- acre state-owned rail corridor. The committee suggested acquiring all segments of the property, with a focus on protecting city water and exploring conservation funding for segment 5.

• Accepted January 9, 2023 Finance Subcommittee minutes
• Suggested acquiring all pieces of the Lakeshore Spur rail corridor subject to price negotiation
• Requested City Manager consult legal counsel on the process for labeling purchased segments as surplus property

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to handle personnel matters and review monthly department reports. The session includes a non-public segment to consider legal advice.

• Swearing in of Patrol Officer Jordan Hunold
• Review of February 2023 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of February 2023 Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report
• Review of February 2023 Monthly Traffic and Fleet reports
• Review of budget reports

The commission swore in Patrol Officer Jordan Hunold, bringing the department to full staff. Chief Canfield announced the launch of SPIDR notification technology to provide automated text updates to callers. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Swore in Patrol Officer Jordan Hunold
• Entered Non-Public Session for legal advice (unanimous)
• Exited Non-Public Session (unanimous)

City Council

The Laconia City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions on grants, including a $120,000 InvestNH housing award and an NHDES aquatic plant control grant. They will also discuss new business such as a FEMA fire safety grant application, a temporary traffic order for Motorcycle Week, and a boiler replacement at the Weirs Fire Station. Committee reports cover topics like short-term rentals, a historic overlay district, and automated trash collection.

• Resolution 2023-09: Accept $120,000 InvestNH Municipal Per Unit Award #MPU22-100
• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-06: Accept 2023 NHDES Exotic Aquatic Plant Control Grant
• Resolution 2023-08: Apply for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
• Temporary Traffic Order 2023-03 for Laconia Motorcycle Week
• Discussion: City Hall flag policy and boiler replacement at Weirs Fire Station

The City Council approved several grant applications for fire safety and environmental control, as well as a funding plan for a failed boiler. The council also authorized a parking license agreement for a development in Lakeport and approved traffic orders for Motorcycle Week.

• Approved $19,600 boiler replacement using $9,000 from Fire Dept Impact Fee and $10,600 from Non-Capital Reserve (5-0)
• Approved 'Limited License Agreement for Patron Use' for 51 Elm Street (4-1)
• Approved $42,530 NHDES Exotic Aquatic Plant Control Grant (5-0)
• Approved request for Lakes Region Cancer Support Team to use Weirs Community Park parking lot and waive fees (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2023-03 for Laconia Motorcycle Week (5-0)
• First reading approved for Resolution 2023-07 regarding Veterans' Property Tax Credits (4-0, 1 abstained)
• First reading approved for Resolution 2023-08 FEMA Fire Prevention grant of $116,057 (5-0)
• First reading approved for Resolution 2023-09 InvestNH grant of $120,000 (5-0)

City Council

The Public Works Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed updates to the city's sewer and solid waste ordinances. The committee will also discuss the process for accepting private roads as public streets and the city's retaining wall policy.

• Proposed changes to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 189, Sewers
• Proposed changes to Solid Waste Ordinance regarding conversion to automated collection
• Guidance on apportioning costs to abutters for private roads accepted through the betterment process
• Discussion of the City's retaining wall policy

The subcommittee recommended that the City Council approve changes to the Solid Waste Ordinance regarding automated collection. They also requested a continuation of the public hearing for proposed Sewer Ordinance changes. No decision was reached on the cost-apportionment method for private road betterment.

• Recommended City Council approve proposed Solid Waste Ordinance changes (3-0)
• Requested City Council schedule Sewer Ordinance public hearing continuation for July 24, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Public Works Subcommittee minutes from August 25, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled recommendation on private road betterment cost-apportionment pending more research
• Reached consensus on retaining wall policy requiring 50% cost-sharing and a liability waiver

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will discuss a potential merger with the Historical District Commission. The agenda also includes discussions regarding demolition permit authority and proposed increases to demolition fees.

• Merger of Heritage Commission & Historical District Commission
• Heritage Commission authority regarding Demo Permits
• Increase of demo fees
• Weirs Archeological Survey results
• St. Joseph Church discussion

The Heritage Commission voted to increase demolition permit fees for residential and commercial properties. Members also agreed to hold a joint meeting with the Historic District Commission to discuss a potential merger.

• Approved increase of residential demolition permit fees to $100 (All in favor)
• Approved increase of commercial demolition permit fees to $250 (All in favor)
• Approved joint meeting with Historic District Commission to discuss merger (All in favor)
• Approved edited January 11 minutes (All in favor)
• Tabled discussion on Heritage Commission power regarding demo permits
• Agreed to continue holding monthly meetings regardless of pending permits

Conservation Commission

The Laconia Conservation Commission will meet jointly with the Gilford Conservation Commission to discuss projects from the Geomorphic Assessment Report and Watershed Plan for Black Brook. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of previous minutes, and staff reports.

• Joint discussion with Gilford Conservation Commission on Black Brook projects from the Geomorphic Assessment Report and Watershed Plan
• Review of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications
• Acceptance of minutes from previous meetings

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund is meeting to review various acts and performances. The body will also address an impending open position and hold an election.

• Review of acts including Brian Setzer, Motown, Michael Jackson, Gordon Belcher, David Brody, and Love Dogs
• Discussion of an impending open position
• Election

The board approved a $1,000 fee for a performance at Woodside Commons on May 13, 2023. Members discussed potential theater bookings for fall and winter and reviewed candidates for a vacant board seat.

• Approved February 2023 minutes
• Approved $1,000 fee for Gordon & Cynthia Macleod performance on May 13, 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a proposed temporary moratorium on building permits and site plan approvals, citing a lack of capacity to accommodate anticipated growth. They will also hold a continued public hearing on a retaining wall and boathouse reconstruction at 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Avenue, and open new public hearings for multifamily conversions at 8 Summer Street, 686 & 708 Union Avenue, and a change to auto sales at 263 Court Street.

• Discussion of a temporary moratorium on building permits and site plan approvals under NH RSA 674:22 and 674:23
• Continued public hearing for PL2022-0070SP, 0071CUP: reconstruct retaining wall, boat ramp, boathouse, and one residential building at 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave
• Public hearing for PL2023-0005SP: add one basement unit at 8 Summer Street to create a multifamily
• Public hearing for PL2023-0006SP: add 7 units and merge lots at 686 & 708 Union Ave
• Public hearing for PL2023-0007SP, 0008CUP: change use to auto sales (no service) at 263 Court Street

The board approved site plans for multifamily conversions on Summer Street and Union Avenue, as well as a marina reconstruction on Winnisquam Avenue. A conditional use permit for a used auto dealership on Court Street was also approved. No action was taken regarding a potential building permit moratorium.

• Approved site plan and CUP for marina reconstruction at 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved multifamily creation at 13 and 8 Summer Street (Unanimous)
• Approved lot merger and addition of 7 units at 686 & 708 Union Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved CUP and Change of Use for auto sales at 263 Court Street (8-1)
• Accepted February 7 minutes as presented (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on temporary building permit moratorium

Water Commission

The March 6, 2023 meeting of the Laconia Board of Water Commissioners has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Water Treatment Facility.

• Meeting cancelled

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a permit application for a garage construction project. The body will also discuss a joint meeting with the Gilford Conservation Commission and a conservation display event in May.

• Wetlands Conditional Use Permit application for 42 Woodwinds Hill Drive to allow a 30' buffer instead of 50'
• Discussion of March 7 meeting with Gilford Conservation Commission regarding Black Brook, Durkee Brook, and Jewett Brook
• Planning for May Conservation Display at Belknap Mill
• Volunteer opportunities for trash cleanups at Durkee Brook and Jewett Brook

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new garage at 42 Woodwinds Hill Drive. Members also discussed upcoming joint projects with Gilford and potential cleanup efforts for Durkee and Meadow Brooks.

• Approved garage application for 42 Woodwinds Hill Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Feb 1, 2023 minutes with one correction (unanimous)
• Approved Feb 15, 2023 minutes with one correction (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Subcommittee on Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is meeting to review plans for the 2024 event. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the January 31, 2023 meeting.

• Review of plans for 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration event
• Approval of January 31, 2023 meeting minutes

The subcommittee discussed ideas for next year's Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, including a potential art exhibit involving schools, the Community College, and the Mental Health Center. No formal votes were taken.

• Agreed to meet next on April 6 at 11 am at UUSL

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review several new business applications, including entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits for local establishments. The board will also consider raffle applications for Funds 4 Paws and renewals for Mr. C's Taxi LLC.

• Entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker applications for The Big House, The Looney Bin, The Margate Resort, and Tower Hill Tavern
• Entertainment application for Hectors Fine Food and Spirits
• Raffle applications for Funds 4 Paws including a 50/50 cash drawing
• Taxi license renewal for Mr. C's Taxi LLC
• Driver license renewals for 22 individuals under Mr. C's Taxi LLC

The board approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker licenses for several local businesses. It also granted raffle licenses to Funds 4 Paws and a taxi license and driver approvals for Mr. C's Taxi LLC.

• Approved entertainment license for Hectors Fine Food and Spirits
• Approved entertainment license and outdoor loudspeaker for The Big House
• Approved entertainment license and outdoor loudspeaker for The Looney Bin
• Approved entertainment license and outdoor loudspeaker for The Margate Resort
• Approved entertainment license and outdoor loudspeaker for Tower Hill Tavern
• Approved two raffle licenses (6.F and 6.G) for Funds 4 Paws
• Approved taxi license for Mr. C's Taxi LLC
• Approved all taxi drivers for Mr. C's Taxi LLC

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings and possible votes on several applications for parking lots and vendors during Motorcycle Week (June 10-18), including a 50+ space lot at 1207 Weirs Blvd with 1-10 vendors, and parking at 1193 Weirs Blvd, 104 Endicott E, and 1089 Weirs Blvd. The committee will also consider a permit for the New England Coffee Festival at 626 Main St on May 19-20. The meeting includes acceptance of previous minutes and other business.

• PL2023-0001: 1207 Weirs Blvd – parking lot over 50 spaces, 1-10 vendors, 8:00AM-12:00AM during Motorcycle Week June 10-18
• PL2023-0010MC: 1193 Weirs Blvd – Charles Gulbicki, 1-5 vendors for Motorcycle Week
• PL2023-0012MC: 104 Endicott E – J&H Amusements, parking for 50+ vehicles during Motorcycle Week
• PL2023-0013MC: 1089 Weirs Blvd – Cynthia Makris, parking for automobiles and motorcycles during Motorcycle Week
• PL2023-0014SE: 626 Main St – New England Coffee Festival, May 19 (5-10PM) and May 20 (8AM-4PM) in downtown area

The Special Events Technical Review Committee approved four event applications for Motorcycle Week and the New England Coffee Festival. One application for a parking lot on Weirs Blvd was continued for further review. The committee also discussed vendor complaint protocols and foot traffic studies.

• Approved PL2023-0010MC for 1-5 vendors at 1193 Weirs Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0012MC for parking at 104 Endicott E (Unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0013MC for parking at 1089 Weirs Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved PL2023-0014SE for New England Coffee Festival at 626 Main St (Unanimous)
• Continued PL2023-0001 for 1207 Weirs Blvd for further review (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from previous meetings (Unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to discuss the potential merger of the HDC and the Heritage Commission. The body will also receive an update on HOD ordinance revisions.

• Discussion on merging HDC & Heritage Comm
• Update on HOD ordinance revisions

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 2023-97, which adds a new chapter on ward lines to the city code. The council will also hold public hearings on resolutions to apply for and accept grant funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater and stormwater asset management, and to accept a $20,948.28 Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant. New business includes resolutions to accept a $28,571.42 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for ventilation fans and a $43,000 grant for an active shooter exercise, as well as an Exotic Aquatic Plant Control Grant. Committee reports will discuss topics such as WOW Trail funding, downtown TIF financing, short-term rental regulations, and a potential switch to automated solid waste collection.

• Adopt Ordinance 2023-97, adding a new chapter on ward lines to the City of Laconia Code
• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-02 for Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant for wastewater and stormwater asset management
• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-03 to accept $20,948.28 NH Department of Safety Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant
• Resolution 2023-04 to accept $28,571.42 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for battery-powered ventilation fans
• Resolution 2023-05 to accept $43,000 grant for a full-scale active shooter exercise

The City Council approved several grants for fire equipment, police training, and water management. The Council also authorized the adoption of an ordinance regarding city ward lines and approved several board appointments.

• Approved appointments to Licensing Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Transportation Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Ordinance 2023-97 regarding Ward Lines (5-0)
• Approved $28,571.42 grant for battery-powered ventilation fans for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved $43,000 grant for a full-scale active shooter exercise for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 grant for wastewater and stormwater asset management (5-0)
• Approved $20,948.28 grant for Night Vision Devices for Belknap County SWAT Team (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to send expression of interest letter to the State for surplus property along Union Ave and Paugus Bay (5-0)
• Tabled easement for Province Street apartment complex driveway

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and committee reports from January 2023. The meeting includes discussions on new business items regarding equipment and facility access.

• Vape detectors and equipment budget
• Replacement pump
• LHMS remote access
• Amazon
• Bank of NH Wealth Management Report for January 2023

The Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment to transfer up to $35,000 from salaries to equipment and building maintenance. The board also granted the director access to wealth management accounts and authorized the application for a library credit card.

• Accepted January 26, 2023 minutes
• Accepted January 2023 financials (unanimous)
• Accepted amended April 14, 2022 nonpublic meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Director Deann Hunter access to Bank of New Hampshire Wealth Management accounts (unanimous)
• Authorized director to apply for a library credit card for Amazon and other purchases, pending a Credit Card Use Policy (unanimous)
• Requested further discussions with Finance Director regarding Laconia Historical & Museum Society's remote access request (unanimous)
• Amended budget to transfer up to $35,000 from Salaries to Equipment/Furniture and Building/HVAC maintenance (unanimous)

City Council

The Appointments Subcommittee will meet to conduct interviews of individuals interested in being reappointed or appointed to the City's Boards and Commissions. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Interviews for reappointments and appointments to city boards and commissions
• Approval of December 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee interviewed several individuals for appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions. These recommendations will be presented to the City Council on February 27, 2023. The committee also accepted the minutes from the December 27, 2022 meeting.

• Accepted December 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended Nate Guerette for alternate appointment to the Lakes Region Planning Commission Transportation Advisory Committee

Technical Review Committee

The Minor Site Plan Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a use change for a property on Union Ave. The board will consider the application and a request for a drainage calculation waiver.

• PL2023-0009MSP: Proposal to change 1258 Union Ave from vehicle sales/service to an eating/drinking place
• Waiver request from Section 7.5 of the Site Plan Regulation regarding drainage calculations

The committee approved a site plan to convert a vehicle sales and service location into an eating and drinking establishment. The approval is conditional upon the submission of stormwater calculations, sidewalk locations, and sewage capacity details. A request for a waiver regarding drainage calculations was denied.

• Approved site plan for 1258 Union Ave with conditions
• Denied waiver request from Section 7.5 of the Site Plan Regulation regarding drainage calculations
• Approved January 25 minutes

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review December financial analysis and accounts payable. Current business includes discussions on the Court Street Bridge, system expansion, and a two-million-gallon water tank.

• December Financial Analysis
• Court Street Bridge
• Two-Million-Gallon Water Tank
• Lafayette St. Lot
• Budget 2023/2024

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the accounts payable and financial statements dated February 21, 2023. The board reviewed January financial analysis showing a net positive of $139,433. Discussions were held regarding the ownership of a Lafayette Street lot and the potential purchase of a railroad corridor parcel.

• Approved minutes of February 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated February 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved non-public minutes from February 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved sealing non-public minutes of February 21, 2023 for two years (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several variance and special exception requests. The board will also hear an administrative appeal regarding a denied short-term lodging permit.

• Administrative appeal for short-term lodging permit at 65 Gale Ave
• Variance request for two-family use in a single-family district on Lafayette St
• Special exception request for short-term lodging at 485 Endicott St E #12
• Variance request for a third dwelling unit on a .13-acre lot at 8 Summer St
• Motion for rehearing regarding Veterans Ave

The board denied a request to build a duplex in a single-family zone on Lafayette St and approved a variance for a third dwelling unit at 8 Summer St. A short-term lodging appeal for 65 Gale Ave was referred back to the planning department for clarification. The board also voted to rehear a case regarding 28 Veterans Ave.

• Denied variance for duplex at Lafayette St (4-1)
• Approved variance for third dwelling unit at 8 Summer St (unanimous)
• Required applicant at 65 Gale Ave to provide residency clarification to planning dept
• Tabled special exception for short-term lodging at 485 Endicott St E #12
• Approved motion to rehear decision for 28 Veterans Ave (unanimous)
• Accepted January 18, 2023 draft minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing multiple requests for the use of city parks and facilities for community events, sports leagues, and festivals. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding athletic field lighting.

• Facility requests for Weirs Community Park, Leavitt Park, Rotary Park, and Bobotas Field
• Laconia Youth Soccer use of Robbie Mills, Leavitt Park, and Opechee Park (Aug 1-Oct 21, 2023)
• Lakes Region Girls Softball use of Opechee Field D (Apr 1-Aug 31, 2023)
• The Belknap Mill requests for Arts in the Park and Kids in the Park at Rotary Park
• Discussion regarding athletic field lighting

The Commission approved several requests for park and facility use for upcoming community events and sports leagues. One request for an art walk was tabled due to lack of representation.

• Approved Dragon Boat Festival at Weirs Community Park (unanimous)
• Approved Easter Egg Hunt at Leavitt Park Field (unanimous)
• Tabled Good Friday Art Walk at Rotary Park Pathways (unanimous)
• Approved Laconia Lacrosse Club use of Bobotas Field (unanimous)
• Approved Sunrise Easter Services at Robbie Mills Parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved Garden Play Festival, Riverwalk Festival, Sock Hop, and Yuletide Traditions at Rotary Park & Gazebo (unanimous)
• Approved Laconia Youth Soccer use of multiple fields (unanimous; 1 abstention)
• Approved Lakes Region Girls Softball use of Opechee Field D (unanimous)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and operational updates. The body will discuss the status of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects and address new business regarding Kitchen Cravings.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal project update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence project update
• Crosswinds Development update
• Auxiliary Parking Lot discussion
• Kitchen Cravings new business

The Authority approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the suspension of the SBG-15 Obstruction Removal project due to soft ground and the need for tree removal in Lake Breeze Park at the Authority's expense.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public hearing and consider three property tax abatement applications from David J. Gorman & Pamela A. Muser, Kristen Webster, and Brian & Patricia Sifferlen. The board will also enter non-public session to discuss three specific properties. Other business includes abatement slips and land use change tax.

• David J. Gorman & Pamela A. Muser, property 278-241-4.1
• Kristen Webster, property 125-478-5.23
• Brian & Patricia Sifferlen, property 271-420-5.15
• Non-public session for 1480 Old N Main St. #26, 40 Ponds View Ln, and 6B Hidden Cove

Conservation Commission

The Laconia Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications and cohort business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific actionable items listed.

• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications to be discussed
• Cohort business discussion

The Commission held a working session to determine the placement of a rain garden and pollinator garden on the W.O.W. Trail. Members agreed to start with five information signs and discussed budget increases for soil.

• Selected rain garden site at the clearing off Messer St.
• Selected pollinator garden site on the clearing slope toward Lake Opechee
• Agreed to install 5 initial information signs
• Proposed budget increase of approximately $300.00 for garden soil

Police Commission

The Laconia Police Commission will meet on February 15, 2023, to discuss personnel matters, including commendations, resignations, and promotions. The agenda includes command staff reports, approval of previous meeting minutes, and review of monthly activity reports for January 2023, covering department highlights, criminal investigations, budget, traffic, and fleet. The meeting will also address correspondence, the chief's report, old and new business, and citizen comments.

• Personnel matters: commendations, resignations/retirements, promotions/classification changes
• Command staff reports: Support Division (orders and bulletins) and Operations Division (hirings)
• Approval of draft minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting
• Review of January 2023 monthly activity reports: department highlights, criminal investigative unit, budget, traffic, and fleet
• Correspondence to/from the department and chief's report

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 25, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental reports regarding budget, staffing, and upcoming training exercises.

• Accepted January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Putnam Fund is meeting to discuss and possibly decide on several proposed shows for 2023, a vacant position on the fund, and other business. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Possible shows: David Brody (March 29), Julie Connelly, Gordon Belcher (May), Love Dogs (November)
• PR requests for schedule pamphlets from Colonial ticket office
• Vacant position on the Putnam Fund

The Board of Trustees approved funding for a lecture by author David Brody and a performance by Celtic musicians Gordon Belsher and Cynthia MacLeod. The board also agreed to establish a new Facebook page to transition social media management.

• Approved minutes as submitted
• Approved $1,000 fee for author David Brody (all in favor)
• Approved $1,000 plus two hotel rooms for Gordon Belsher and Cynthia MacLeod (all in favor)
• Agreed to create a new Facebook page to transition social media management
• Accepted resignation of board member Richard Landry

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding sewer rate increases, angled parking on Winnisquam Avenue, and a Walmart grant for the Fire Department. The body is also considering several traffic orders and grant applications for wastewater and homeland security.

• Public hearing on request to increase sanitary sewer rates
• Public hearing on angled parking on Winnisquam Avenue
• Resolution 2023-03 to accept a $20,948.28 NH Department of Safety grant
• Temporary Traffic Orders 2023-01 and 2023-02 for Wake the Lake and Biketemberfest
• Request to extend city water and sewer services to Mountain Lake Village, LLC in Belmont

The City Council approved an ordinance to increase sanitary sewer rates to address inflation and rising costs from the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program. Other key actions included approving a parking license agreement for a Lakeport development and extending city utilities to a project in Belmont.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-189-50-01 to increase sanitary sewer rates (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign a 5-year parking license agreement for 51 Elm Street (4-1)
• Approved extension of city water and sewer services to Mountain Lake Village, LLC in Belmont (unanimous)
• Approved angled parking on a limited section of Winnisquam Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $22,500 Walmart Community Grant for Laconia Fire Department (unanimous)
• Reappointed Wesley Anderson to Winnipesaukee River Basin Program Board for a 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Orders and fee waivers for Wake the Lake and Laconia Biketemberfest (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for CWSRF grant ($90,000) and HSEM grant ($20,948.28) for February 27, 2023

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee is meeting to review the MLK Celebration and discuss the Multicultural Festival. The body will also consider new business regarding Genocide Awareness - Yom HaShoah and planning for 2023.

• MLK Celebration Review
• Multicultural Festival discussion
• Welcome Stickers old business
• Genocide Awareness - Yom HaShoah new business

The committee approved a new procedure for Zoom participants to log on early and request tech support. Members also discussed supporting the display of a Pride Flag and the distribution of business stickers.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved requirement for Zoom participants to log on 10-15 minutes early and request City Hall tech support (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss whether to adopt an ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium on building permits and site plan approvals due to growth capacity. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision amendment and review conceptual development plans.

• Discussion of temporary moratorium on building permits and subdivision/site plan approvals
• Public hearing for 61 Pendleton Rd (Beechwood Development) to increase cluster subdivision from 12 to 13 lots
• Conceptual review for 12 below market value income units at 17-19 Bay Street
• Conceptual review for a new 3-story Bank of NH structure at 62 Pleasant Street
• Continued hearing for 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave postponed to March 7

The board approved conceptual plans for a 12-unit below-market income housing project and a new Bank of NH structure. A subdivision amendment for the Beechwood Development was also approved. Several other items, including a building permit moratorium discussion, were tabled.

• Approved amendment to increase Beechwood Development from 12 to 13 lots (7-2)
• Approved conceptual review for 12 below-market income units at 17-19 Bay Street (7-2)
• Approved conceptual review for 3-story Bank of NH reconstruction at 62 Pleasant Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled application for 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave to March 7 (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on temporary building permit moratorium to March 7 (Unanimous)
• Accepted January 10 minutes (Unanimous)

Water Commission

The Laconia Water Works Board of Commissioners will meet on February 6, 2023, to approve minutes and financial statements, and discuss old business including a rate review, Court Street Bridge, department security, grants, Langley Cove, Paugus Bay Water Protection, system expansion, LWW Properties, a two-million-gallon water tank, electronic billing, and a Clearwell pump. New business includes a November financial analysis and a chief treatment plant operator position. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel, reputation, property, and litigation matters.

• Financial Direction/Rate Review
• Court Street Bridge
• Two-Million-Gallon Water Tank
• Budget 2023/2024
• Chief Treatment Plant Operator

The Board approved a revised budget for 2023-2024 that removes the contingency fund. The Commission also authorized a grant for drinking water source signage at Paugus Bay and approved the hiring of an entry-level operator.

• Approved revised 2023-2024 budget with no contingency fund (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Local Source Water Protection Grant for Paugus Bay signage (5-0)
• Authorized Superintendent Benjamin Crawford to execute the 2023 Local Source Water Grant (5-0)
• Agreed to advertise for an entry-level operator
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated February 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved amended minutes from January 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Voted to seal non-public session minutes for two years (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss drainage conditions on Roller Coaster Road and a cohort project with Amy Lovisek. The body will also hear a presentation on invasive species remediation at Bartlett Beach and Water Street. A non-public session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition.

• Drainage infrastructure discussion for Roller Coaster Road
• Invasive species remediation presentation for Bartlett Beach and Water Street
• Non-public session regarding real property acquisition
• Discussion of a joint meeting with the Gilford Conservation Commission

The Commission agreed to coordinate with the Merrimack River Watershed Council and Parks Department on invasive species removal and replanting at Bartlett Beach. Members also agreed to attend a joint meeting with the Gilford Conservation Commission regarding Black Brook. No formal votes were taken on new project approvals.

• Approved minutes of January 4, 2023 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Agreed to coordinate invasive species removal and replanting at Bartlett Beach
• Agreed to attend Gilford Conservation Commission meeting on February 21
• Approved sealing the minutes of the non-public session (unanimous)

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is holding public hearings to consider and possibly vote on four event applications. These include a sled dog race, a parking and vendor lot for Motorcycle Week, and two block parties on Lakeside Ave.

• Sled dog races at 1599 Old N Main St (February 17-19)
• Parking and vendors at 1207 Weirs Blvd for Motorcycle Week (June 10-18)
• Wake-The-Lake block party on Lakeside Ave between Tower St. and Foster Ave (May 19-21)
• Biketemberfest block party on Lakeside Ave between Tower St. and Foster Ave (September 15-17)
• Acceptance of November 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Special Events Technical Review Committee approved applications for sled dog races, Wake-The-Lake, and Biketoberfest. A request for parking and vendors at 1207 Weirs Blvd was continued for further discussion. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting.

• Approved PL2022-0117SE for Sled Dog Races at 1599 Old N Main St (all in favor)
• Continued PL2023-0001 for Parking & Vendors at 1207 Weirs Blvd (all in favor)
• Approved PL2023-0002SE for Wake-The-Lake at Lakeside Ave with licensing and fire inspection conditions (all in favor)
• Approved PL2023-0003SE for Biketoberfest at Lakeside Ave (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes from 11/2/2022

Licensing Board

The February 1, 2023, Licensing Board meeting was cancelled due to a lack of applications.

Human Relations Committee

The subcommittee is holding its first meeting to review the 2023 event and plan the 2024 event. The next meeting is scheduled for March 1 at 1:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia.

• Review of the 2023 celebration event
• Planning for the 2024 event
• Next meeting set for March 1 at UUSL

The subcommittee reviewed the January 15 celebration and art exhibit at the Belknap Mill. Members discussed improvements for next year's event, including venue options and communication. The committee agreed to invite Linda Thanas as a new subcommittee member.

• Agreed to include a midway break in next year's celebration
• Approved invitation to Linda Thanas as a possible new subcommittee member

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will receive presentations from the Laconia Historical & Museum Society and a New England Commercial Solar Services representative. The board is scheduled to discuss the Laconia Solar Project and a proposed fall 2023 exhibit.

• Laconia Solar Project
• LHMS Exhibit Proposal for Fall 2023
• Meeting Room Policy
• Furniture Donation
• Financials through December 31, 2022

Police Commission

The Police Commission will conduct personnel actions and review monthly department reports. The body is also considering approvals for out-of-state training for three officers.

• Swearing in of Patrol Officer Anna Brewer-Croteau
• Out-of-state school for Officer Thompson: Autism Awareness for Law Enforcement
• Out-of-state school for Sergeant Carlson and Officer Cote: Crash Data Retrieval courses
• Review of December 2022 Monthly Activity, Traffic, and Fleet reports
• Review of budget reports

The Commission approved two out-of-state training requests for autism awareness and crash data retrieval. The meeting also included the swearing-in of returning Officer Anna Brewer-Croteau and updates on department fleet and facilities.

• Approved Autism Awareness for Law Enforcement training for Officer Thompson (unanimous)
• Approved Crash Data Retrieval training for Sergeant Carlson and Officer Cote (unanimous)
• Accepted December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Minor Site Plan Committee will meet to consider a proposal for pedal boat rentals. The board may hold a public hearing and vote on the application.

• PL2022-0115MSP: Proposal for pedal boat rentals off the public docks at Lakeside Ave, Weirs Docks

The Minor Site Plan Committee approved a proposal for Weirs Beach Pedal Boats to operate rental boats off the public docks. The approval includes the use of an inflatable dock for low water levels and is tied to the duration of the lease.

• Approved PL2022-0115MSP for pedal boat rentals at Lakeside Ave, Weirs Docks (Unanimous)
• Accepted August 24, 2022 meeting minutes

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will review investment presentations from Citizens Bank and TD Bank. The body will also vote on D.A.R.E. and Police Relief Funds and review Capital Reserve accounts.

• Investment review with Citizens Bank and Clarfeld
• Review of Capital Reserve accounts at Bank of NH and NHDIP
• Vote on D.A.R.E. and Police Relief Funds
• Review of Putnam Fund distributions for the fiscal year to date

The board reviewed investment proposals from Clarfeld and TD Bank but decided not to change the current custodian for short-term assets. Trustees approved transferring the WOW Trail Maintenance Advisory Account to NHPDIP and authorized small donations to police programs. The board also reviewed a -15.2% absolute portfolio performance for 2022.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2022
• Denied proposals from Clarfeld and TD Bank to change capital reserve custodian
• Approved transfer of WOW Trail Maintenance Advisory Account to NHPDIP
• Approved $150 donation to DARE (unanimous)
• Approved $150 donation to police relief (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 17 at 2 PM

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to discuss city ordinances. The body will review procedures for requiring owners to demolish dilapidated or burned-out buildings and discuss the Historic District Ordinance.

• Discussion of legal procedures to enforce demolition of dilapidated or burned-out buildings
• Review and discussion of the Historic District Ordinance

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee approved the August 15, 2022 meeting minutes. Members discussed potential new ordinances for the demolition of dilapidated buildings and revisions to the Historic District Ordinance, though no final votes on these policies were taken.

• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding sewer rate increases, property easements, and surplus land. The body is also considering the sale of business park lots and various grant acceptances.

• Public hearing for sanitary sewer rate increase beginning February 1, 2023 (Ordinance 2023-189-50-01)
• Sale of Lots #3 and #4 in Lakes Business Park
• Public hearing to declare City-owned property on Lafayette Street (Parcel #444-126-17) as surplus
• Request to establish rental fees for Boardwalk and Weirs Boulevard vending spaces for Motorcycle Week 2023
• Acceptance of Walmart Community Grant for Laconia Fire Department

The City Council approved the sale of two lots in Lakes Business Park to 83 Airport Rd. Solar, LLC. Several grants were accepted for fire department equipment and recycling containers. The Council also initiated the process for increasing sanitary sewer rates and allowing angled parking on Winnisquam Avenue.

• Approved sale of Lots #3 and #4 in Lakes Business Park to 83 Airport Rd. Solar, LLC for $195,000 (unanimous)
• Approved rental fees for 2023 Laconia Motorcycle Week vending spaces (unanimous)
• Approved changing the tenant at 17 Church Street to HealthFirst Family Care Center (unanimous)
• Declared City-owned property on Lafayette Street (Parcel #444-126-17) as surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-189-50-01 to increase sanitary sewer rates (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 221-28 to allow angled parking on Winnisquam Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted $22,500 Walmart Community Grant for Laconia Fire Department (unanimous)
• Accepted grant from The Recycling Partnership up to $105,106 for automated collection containers (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct business including a review of a matter regarding Ernest and Helen Hannaford. The board will also address abatement slips and tax warrants.

• New business regarding Ernest & Helen Hannaford (457-69-30)
• Abatement Slips
• Timber Warrant
• Supplemental Tax Warrant

The Board of Assessors approved a 2022 tax abatement for a property on Edwards St. after correcting the bedroom count from three to two. The board also signed timber and real estate tax warrants.

• Approved 2022 abatement for Map 457 Block 69 Lot 230, adjusting value from $156,300 to $150,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted November 28, 2022 minutes as written
• Signed timber warrants
• Signed Real Estate & Supplemental Tax warrant

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial and operational reports. The body will also receive updates on AIP Projects.

• Approval of 10/20/2022 meeting minutes
• Review of finances
• Operations report
• AIP Projects update

The Authority approved a site plan revision to increase the size of two hangars at the Crosswinds Development. Approval was also granted for two upcoming events: Aerospace Career Awareness Day and Wings, Water, Wheels. The board will seek three new resident members to fill vacancies.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved site plan amendment to increase two hangars from 50'x50' to 60'x60' (unanimous)
• Approved Aerospace Career Awareness Day for April 13, 2023 (consensus)
• Approved Wings, Water, Wheels event for May 20, 2023 (consensus)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to conduct business and review New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications. The meeting includes a dedicated work session for the Wildlife Action Cohort.

• Work session for the Wildlife Action Cohort
• Review of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications

The Conservation Commission established the budget, schedule, and fundraising plan for a Wildlife Action Cohort project on the WOW trail. Members agreed to review sign topics independently and apply for a grant to fund the project.

• Approved $1,500 budget for signs, plants, and soil (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Bank of New Hampshire for project funding (unanimous)
• Approved project schedule including April 18 presentation, April 22 public presentation, and mid-May planting (unanimous)
• Approved independent review of five sign topics with electronic changes due January 24 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider three variance requests. The most significant proposal involves a request to allow multifamily housing and increased density on White Oaks Road.

• White Oaks Road: Request for 29 dwelling units on 4.84 acres where 2 are allowed, plus setback variances
• 28 Veterans Ave: Request to create a 10,448 square foot lot with 80 feet of frontage
• 315 Story Tyler Shore Rd: Request for a 10-foot side setback instead of 25 feet for a detached garage

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three separate variance requests for residential properties. The most significant approval allows for a 29-unit multifamily development. Other decisions included approvals for a lot subdivision and a detached garage.

• Approved variance for 29-unit multifamily project at 315 Story Tyler Shore Rd (4-1)
• Approved variance for lot size and frontage at 28 Veterans Ave (unanimous)
• Approved limit of lot access to Veterans Ave only for 28 Veterans Ave (unanimous)
• Approved variance for detached garage at White Oaks Road (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and financial statements. The agenda includes discussions on several old business items such as the Court Street Bridge, system expansion, and a two-million-gallon water tank.

• Approval of January 3, 2023, minutes
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Financial Statement
• Discussion regarding Two-Million-Gallon Water Tank
• Review of Backflow Testing Rates
• Discussion of 83 Mass Ave

The Board approved a grant agreement with the NH Department of Environmental Services to identify and remove lead water services. The commission also approved accounts payable and financial statements.

• Approved Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Agreement (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated January 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 3, 2023 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing multiple facility use requests for youth sports, community events, and the World Championship Sled Dog Derby. The body will also discuss athletic field lighting.

• Facility use for Laconia Youth Soccer at Leavitt Park and Opechee Park
• Facility use for Laconia Little League at Colby and Opechee fields
• 94th Annual World Championship Sled Dog Derby at City of Laconia Pump House
• Arts in the Park and Kids in the Park series at Rotary Park and Gazebo
• Discussion regarding athletic field lighting

The Commission approved several facility use requests for Laconia Little League and the World Championship Sled Dog Derby. Requests from Laconia Youth Soccer, Lakes Region Girls Softball, and The Belknap Mill were tabled. The board also approved a baseball tournament request for the NHIAA.

• Approved Laconia Little League regular season use of Colby & Opechee fields (All in favor)
• Approved Laconia Little League tournament use of Colby & Opechee fields (All in favor)
• Approved Laconia Little League districts use of Colby & Opechee fields (All in favor)
• Approved Lakes Region Sled Dog Club use of pump house for parking (All in favor)
• Approved NHIAA baseball tournament use of Robbie Mills field (All in favor)
• Tabled Laconia Youth Soccer request (All in favor)
• Tabled Lakes Region Girls Softball request (All in favor)
• Tabled requests from The Belknap Mill and Laconia Historical & Museum Soc. (All in favor)

Heritage Commission

The Laconia Heritage Commission will consider demolition applications for 112 Prescott Ave and 119 Leighton Ave, discuss the State School Sale and an archaeological survey at Weirs, and review a letter from Andrew Cushing. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of previous minutes.

• Demolition application for 112 Prescott Ave
• Demolition application for 119 Leighton Ave
• State School Sale discussion
• NH Preservation Alliance Seven to Save program
• Archaeological Survey at Weirs

Planning Board

The board will discuss a possible ordinance for a temporary moratorium on building permits and subdivision approvals. The agenda includes several project reviews, including an assisted living conversion, residential reconstructions, and conceptual reviews for new subdivisions.

• Extension request for 51-lot cluster subdivision at Mile Hill Road, Mountain Lake Village
• Assisted living use change proposal for 23 Messer
• Reconstruction of retaining wall, boat ramp, and boathouse at 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave
• Amendment to expand Beechwood Development at 61 Pendleton Rd from 12 to 13 lots
• Conceptual review for 13-lot subdivision (campground and residential) at 711 Weirs Blvd

The board approved a site plan to convert 23 Messer to assisted living with a 14-person occupancy cap. Additional actions included approving a subdivision extension and recommending new easement conditions for an apartment complex. Several other development applications were tabled or accepted for future hearings.

• Approved site plan for assisted living at 23 Messer with 14-person occupancy cap (Majority)
• Approved extension request for 51-lot cluster subdivision at Mile Hill Road (All in favor)
• Recommended five additional easement conditions for 244 Province Street (All in favor)
• Recommended establishing reserve capital funds for city departments (All in favor)
• Tabled application for 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave to February 7 (Majority)
• Tabled conceptual review for 17-19 Bay Street to February 7 (All in favor)
• Accepted application for 61 Pendleton Rd subdivision amendment (All in favor)

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund meeting includes discussions regarding the budget and planning for 2023. The agenda also covers approval of previous minutes and setting a future meeting date.

• Budget discussion
• 2023 planning discussion
• Approval of November 8, 2022, minutes

The board approved the November 9, 2022, meeting minutes. Members agreed to pursue a further audit with agent Julie Grant regarding an unaccounted $2,000 deposit. The board discussed potential performance options for 2023 and 2024 but reached no final decisions on programming.

• Approved November 9, 2022, minutes
• Agreed to pursue further audit with agent Julie Grant regarding $2,000 deposit

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding an alcoholic beverages ordinance and parking options for a property at 51 Elm Street. The body will also consider property sales and a transportation project agreement for Elm Street.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-161-25 (01) amending Chapter 161-25, Alcoholic Beverages
• Public hearing for parking options at 51 Elm Street in Lakeport
• Approval of 2029 Elm Street Transportation Alternative Program Project Agreement
• Request to declare City property on Lafayette Street (Parcel #444-126-17) as surplus
• Sale of property located at 20 Indian Path, Tax Map 180/516/15

The City Council approved an ordinance allowing alcohol sales until 2:00 AM on Fridays, Saturdays, and during Motorcycle Week. The council also authorized a pedestrian accessibility project on Elm Street and approved the sale of a community beach lot for $1. Several public hearings were scheduled for January 23, 2023.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-161-25 (01) allowing alcohol sales until 2:00 AM (all in favor)
• Approved Elm St. Project Agreement #43731 for pedestrian accessibility improvements (all in favor)
• Approved sale of Tax Map Lot 180/516/1H to Paugus Bay Beach Association for $1 (all in favor)
• Approved Expression of Interest for downtown parking garage with submission deadline of March 15, 2023 (all in favor)
• Approved fee waivers for Lakes Region Sled Dog Club event, pending committee approval (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for sewer fees ordinance for January 23, 2023 (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for Lafayette Street property surplus declaration for January 23, 2023 (all in favor)
• Tabled parking options request for 51 Elm Street

City Council

The City Council Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review a request to increase sanitary sewer rates starting February 1, 2023. The committee will also discuss parking options for a property located at 51 Elm Street in Lakeport.

• Request to increase Sanitary Sewer rates beginning February 1, 2023
• Parking options request for 51 Elm Street in Lakeport

The Finance Subcommittee accepted the minutes from its December 19, 2022 meeting. The committee reviewed a proposal for sanitary sewer rate increases and discussed parking options for a development at 51 Elm Street, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved December 19, 2022 Finance Subcommittee minutes

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss work group updates. Discussions include the Multicultural Festival, the MLK Celebration, and Genocide Awareness.

• Multicultural Festival work group update
• MLK Celebration scheduled for January 15, 2-5pm
• Welcome Stickers old business
• Genocide Awareness new business

The committee approved funding for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration and accepted the previous meeting's minutes. Members discussed the progress of the Multi-Cultural Day and the Business Sticker Campaign.

• Approved spending up to $500 for the MLK event (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the December 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Laconia Conservation Commission will review proposed tasks for the 2023 calendar year, including flooding issues at Jewett Brook. The commission will also consider applications from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and discuss a potential real property acquisition in a non-public session.

• Reviewing flooding issues at Jewett Brook under Union Avenue
• Reviewing conditions at tributaries of Paugus Bay, Lake Opechee, and Lake Winnisquam
• Discussing a meeting with Gilford Conservation Commission regarding Black Brook
• Reviewing New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services applications
• Non-public session regarding the acquisition of real property

The Commission approved the minutes from previous meetings with three corrections. Members discussed illegal wetland crossings at Roller Coaster Road and potential storm water planning for Jewett Brook. The board held a non-public session to discuss real property acquisition and subsequently voted to seal those minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with three corrections (All in favor)
• Entered non-public session to discuss real property acquisition
• Sealed the minutes of the non-public meeting (All in favor)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review several new business applications and renewals. The agenda also includes the acceptance of minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting.

• Event application for Freddy Pike (Dec 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024)
• Event application for Lakes Region Sled Dog Club (Feb 17, 2022 - Feb 19, 2023)
• Yearly renewal for Reeds Salvage Co junk dealer license
• Yearly renewal for Reed's Auto Wrecking Co junk yard license

The board approved raffle, entertainment, and event licenses, as well as junk dealer and junk yard permits. The board also agreed to allow The Downtown Gym to transfer fees from a cancelled December event to a future spring event.

• Approved raffle application for Lakes Region Wavemakers
• Approved entertainment license for Freddy Pike at The Cake
• Approved event license for Lakes Region Sled Dog Club, contingent upon Special Events Committee approval
• Approved junk dealer license for Reeds Salvage Co
• Approved junk yard license for Reed's Auto Wrecking Co
• Approved transfer of fees for The Downtown Gym from December 3rd event to a spring event
• Accepted minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting

Water Commission

The Laconia Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and financial statements, then discuss a long list of old business items including a rate review, the Court Street Bridge, department security, grants, and the 2023/2024 budget. The board may also enter a non-public session for personnel, property, or legal matters.

• Financial Direction/Rate Review
• Court Street Bridge
• Two-Million-Gallon Water Tank
• Backflow Testing Rates
• Budget 2023/2024

The Board of Water Commissioners approved an increase in fees for backflow testing. The board also approved the December 22, 2022 minutes and the January 3, 2023 financial statements.

• Approved increase of backflow testing fees to $50 for 1-2 devices and $40 for 3+ devices (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated January 3, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 22, 2022 (4-0)