City Council - 4/07/26

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Chapters

Call to Order (00:02:25)
1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Opening Prayer 4. Roll Call 5. Acceptance of Minutes
6. Communications from the City Manager 6.1 City Manager's Report (00:03:50)
7. Communications from the Mayor (00:09:43)
7.1 Legislative Update sense of the Council 7.2 Proclamation: Arbor Day - April 24, 2026 p.61
8.1 Petition: To Install Sewer Line Under Old Chamberlain Road (00:13:18)
8.1 Petition: To Install Sewer Line Under Old Chamberlain Road

8. Presentation of Petitions and Council Correspondence 8.1 Petition: To Install Sewer Line Under Old Chamberlain Road consideration to accept the petition and refer the matter to the City Council Workshop for discussion
10. Appointments Review Committee (00:15:07)
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10.1 Appointments Review Committee (Minutes) information only 10.2 New Appointment: Sean Conroy, Recreation & Arena Commission (Regular Member: Seat G) - Term to Expire on 1-2-2027 consideration for approval 10.3 Reappointment: Mandie Smith, Parking Commission (Regular Member: Seat B) - Term to Expire on 1-2- 2029 consideration for approval 10.4 New Appointment: Erika Carty, Recreation & Arena Commission (Regular Member: Seat A) - Term to Expire on 1-2-2029 consideration for approval 10.5 Reappointment: John Gisis, Historic District Commission (Regular Member: Seat A) - Term to Expire on 1-2-2029 consideration for approval
9. Nominations, Appointments, Resignations, and Elections (00:15:24)
9.1 Election: Carol Simpson, Ward 2 Selectman - Term to Expire on 1-2-2032 consideration for approval

9.1 Election: Carol Simpson, Ward 2 Selectman - Term to Expire on 1-2-2032 consideration for approval
11. Codes & Ordinance Committee (00:17:57)
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11.1 Codes & Ordinances Committee (Minutes: March 5, 2026) no action items 11.2 Special Codes & Ordinances (Minutes: March 23, 2026) no action items
12. Community Development Committee Report (00:19:44)
13. Finance Committee (00:20:14)
16. Public Safety Committee (00:20:40)
17. Public Works and Building Committee (00:21:00)
18. Unfinished Business (00:21:14)
18.1 Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety Grant from the State of New Hampshire in the amount of $4,845.75 first reading and consideration for adoption
20. New Business 20.1 Related to the North RIDGE Project (00:22:32)
20.1 Development Agreement Between the City of Rochester, New Hampshire and Farmington Associates Properties, LLC (Waterstone), Related to the North RIDGE Project discussion and referral to the April 21, 2026, City Council Workshop

20.1 Development Agreement Between the City of Rochester, New Hampshire and Farmington Associates Properties, LLC (Waterstone), Related to the North RIDGE Project discussion and referral to the April 21, 2026, City Council Workshop
20.3 Resolution Granting Community Revitalization Tax Relief - referral to a Public Hearing to be held on April 21 (00:24:30)
Resolution Granting Community Revitalization Tax Relief- referral to a Public Hearing to be held on April 21

20.3 Resolution Granting Community Revitalization Tax Relief to the Property Located at 16 Bridge Street Under the Provisions of RSA 79-E in Connection with a Proposed Rehabilitation Project first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on April 21, 2026
20.4 Resolution Terminating Community Revitalization Tax Relief - referral to a Public Hearing to be held on April 21 (00:25:02)
Resolution Terminating Community Revitalization Tax Relief 135 North Main Street

20.4 Resolution Terminating Community Revitalization Tax Relief Covenant for the Property Located at 135 North Main Street Under the Provisions of RSA 79-E:9 first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on April 21, 2026
20.2 Resolution re. Accepting Donation to the Recreation Department of Two Communication Boards (00:25:05)
Accepting Donation to the Recreation Department of Two Communication Boards

20.2 Resolution Accepting Donation to the Recreation Department of Two Communication Boards Valued at Approximately $6,000 first reading and consideration for adoption
21. Other 22. Announcements (00:25:30)
23. Non-Meeting/Non-Public Session (00:25:42)
23.1 Non-Public Session, Land, RSA 91-A:3,II (d) 23.2 Non-Meeting, Labor Negotiations, RSA 91-A:2,I (a)

23. Non-Meeting/Non-Public Session 23.1 Non-Public Session, Land, RSA 91-A:3,II (d) 23.2 Non-Meeting, Labor Negotiations, RSA 91-A:2,I (a)
Return from non-public, adjurn to non-meeting. (00:30:12)