Lebanon New Hampshire City Seal
LEBANON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Council Chambers, 20 W. Park St.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
7:00pm


7:00PM 
CALL TO ORDER: The February 5, 2020 Lebanon City Council Meeting is hereby called to order.

1.

Pledge of Allegiance

2.

Public Forum Announcement by the Mayor

Any member of the public who desires to speak on any item may do so when the item is taken up by the Council and will be allowed to speak on the subject for not more than three minutes. (Note:  Speakers are asked to state their name, ward of residence, and to use the microphone provided.)
3.

Open to the Public

4.

Recognitions:

  • Reaffirmation of inclusiveness Resolution in honor of Black History Month (originally proclaimed June 20, 2018)
Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.4-RECOGNITIONS.pdf
5.

Minutes

  • January 22, 2020 (Regular Session)
Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.5-MINUTES.pdf
6.

Appointments:

  • Economic Development Commission: David Newlove (Regular Member)
Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.6-APPOINTMENTS.pdf
7.

Public Hearing Items

A.

ORDINANCE #2020-01 TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 160 – Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and taking action on Ordinance #2020-01 to Amend City Code Chapter 160, Tobacco Products and Equipment, to include a minimum age of 21 for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products. (PH Set 1/22/20)

i. Presentation:
ii. Opening of the Public Hearing:
iii. Questions & Comments by the Public:
iv. Closing of the Public Hearing:
v. Council Deliberation & Action:

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.7.A-ORD 2020-01 CH160-TOBACCO PRODUCTS.pdf
B.

ORDINANCE #2020-02 TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 168 – Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and taking action on Ordinance #2020-02 to Amend City Code Chapter 168, Vehicles and Traffic, §168-1 No Parking, to restrict parking along Moulton Avenue, Lebanon. (PH Set 1/22/20)

i. Presentation:
ii. Opening of the Public Hearing:
iii. Questions & Comments by the Public:
iv. Closing of the Public Hearing:
v. Council Deliberation & Action:

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.7.B-ORD 2020-02-CH168-VEHICLES, TRAFFIC.pdf
8.

Old Business

A.

Appointment of 2020 Vice-Chair for Economic Development Commission

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.8.A-EDC APPOINTMENT.pdf
9.

New Business

A.

Preparation of Concise Explanations stating the City Council’s position on the Zoning Amendments to appear on the March 2020 Municipal Ballot. Explanations are required by Section 1000.4.D of the Lebanon Zoning Ordinance and must indicate the Council’s approval/disapproval of the proposed amendments, stating reasons for such.

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.A-CONCISE EXPLANATIONS.pdf
B.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Twin Pines Housing Trust (Tracy Street)

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.B-MID-GRANT TPHT TRACY STREET.pdf
C.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Twin Pines Housing Trust (Village at Crafts Hill)

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.C-MID-GRANT TPHT VILLAGE AT CRAFTS.pdf
D.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Headrest (Feasibility Study)

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.D-MID-GRANT HEADREST FEASIBILITY.pdf
E.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for River Valley Community College (Feasibility Study)

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.E-MID-GRANT RVCC FEASIBILITY.pdf
F.

Presentation by The Braverman Company and recommendation by City Manager and Staff re: Proposed redevelopment of 20 Spencer Street, Lebanon (former site of the Department of Public Works)

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.F-20 SPENCER STREET-BRAVERMAN.pdf
G.

Request for Sewer Main Extension – The Braverman Company, Mount Support Road, Lebanon

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.G-SEWER MAIN EXT-BRAVERMAN.pdf
H.

Presentation of Public Safety Study

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.H-PUBLIC SAFETY STUDY (website).pdf
I.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for March 4, 2020: Discontinue completely Class VI Roads #13 (Downer Road), #14 (Barden Hill Road), #19 (Durkee Road), #20 (Atherton Road) and #21 (McCallister Road) located off Meriden Road between Churchill Way and the City’s borders with the Town of Meriden and the Town of Enfield.

Documents:
  1. 2020-02-05_Item.0.9.I-PATCH CLASS VI DISCONTINUANCE.pdf
10.

Reports

A.

City Manager

B.

Council Representatives to other bodies

11.

Future Agenda Items

12.

Non-Public Session

13.

Adjourn



Any person with a disability who wishes to attend this public meeting and needs additional accommodations, please contact the ADA coordinator at City Hall by calling 603-448-4220 at least 72 hours in advance so that the City can make any necessary arrangements.

The agenda, in its entirety, is available on the City's website at LebanonNH.gov. Copies can be obtained at the City Manager's Office and are available on the Monday prior to the scheduled council meeting. 

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FUTURE BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

Board/Committee: Library Board of Trustees
Position: Alternate
Applicant: C. Erskine
Assigned Councilor: K. Zook
Assigned Date: 01-16-20

Note: While one(1) city councilor is officially assigned to interview each applicant, ANY city councilor may interview ANY applicant for any position to better inform their decision. 

PROPOSED FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Dates may be tentative and this list not considered all inclusive. PLEASE REVIEW THESE ITEMS AND REMOVE/ASSIGN DATES AS NECESSARY. 

FEBRUARY 19, 2020
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
A. MID-GRANT UPDATE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR TWIN PINES HOUSING TRUST (TRACY STREET) – Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and advising citizens on the progress of the Tracy Street Project for Twin Pines Housing Trust as required under 24CFR 570.486 and NH RSA 162-L:14.
B. MID-GRANT UPDATE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR TWIN PINES HOUSING TRUST (VILLAGE AT CRAFTS HILL) – Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and advising citizens on the progress of the Village at Crafts Hill Project for Twin Pines Housing Trust as required under 24CFR 570.486 and NH RSA 162-L:14.
C. MID-GRANT UPDATE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR HEADREST (FEASIBILITY STUDY) – Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and advising citizens on the progress of the Feasibility Study for Headrest as required under 24CFR 570.486 and NH RSA 162-L:14.
D. MID-GRANT UPDATE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (FEASIBILITY STUDY) – Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and advising citizens on the progress of the Feasibility Study for River Valley Community College as required under 24CFR 570.486 and NH RSA 162-L:14.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Presentation of the 2018 Audit
B. Discussion & Set Public Hearing for March 4, 2020: Ordinance #2019-03 to amend City Code Chapter 46, Cemeteries to update a number of fees, to remove the requirements for a Perpetual Care Trust Fund, and to include provisions for establishment of a Cemetery Maintenance & Preservation Fund
C. Discussion & Set Public Hearing for March 4, 2020: Ordinance #2019-04 to amend City Code to enable a City-wide 25mph speed limit