Lebanon New Hampshire City Seal
LEBANON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 7:00pm
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LebanonNH.gov/Live




7:00PM 
CALL TO ORDER: The April 15, 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:

- Volunteer Appreciation Resolution
- Edward Ashey, City Historian
5.

Acceptance of Minutes

- March 25, 2020 (Organizational Meeting)
- April 1, 2020 (Regular Meeting)
6.

Appointments:

- Planning Board: Bruce Garland
7.

Public Hearing Items

A.

COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TAX RELIEF APPLICATION: DANA SEGUIN, 4 SOUTH PARK STREET

Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and taking action on a request by Dana Seguin for re-approval of his April 19, 2017 approval for tax relief under the provisions of the Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Program (NH RSA 79-E).
i. Presentation:
ii. Opening of the Public Hearing:
iii. Questions & Comments by the Public:
iv. Closing of the Public Hearing:
v. Council Deliberation & Action:
B.

ORDINANCE #2020-05

A public hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and taking action to amend City Code Chapter 68, Fees, Article I, Water Investment Fee, to update and clarify language and to implement a “Water Development Fee.”
i. Presentation:
ii. Opening of the Public Hearing:
iii. Questions & Comments by the Public:
iv. Closing of the Public Hearing:
v. Council Deliberation & Action:

C.

AMEND CAPITAL BUDGET TO INCLUDE SPENCER STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT & APPROPRIATE $100,000 FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING

A public hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and taking action to amend the 2020 Capital Budget to include a project for the reconstruction of Spencer Street; and to appropriate $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) for design engineering for the project. Appropriation will be funded by a transfer of funds from the existing 20 Spencer Street Cleanup Project to the newly created Spencer Street Reconstruction Project. 
i. Presentation:
ii. Opening of the Public Hearing:
iii. Questions & Comments by the Public:
iv. Closing of the Public Hearing:
v. Council Deliberation & Action:
8.

Old Business

A.

Presentation Of Second Reading: Amendment To Ordinance No. 18, Salary Plan, Article III, Bargaining Unit Employees, To Include The Position Of Assistant City Engineer Within The Pay Scale For The Lebanon Professional, Administrative And Salaried Employees (LPASE) Bargaining Unit


9.

New Business

A.

Release of Collected Public School Impact Fees

B.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for May 6, 2020: Adoption of Provisions of NH RSA 72:85, Exemption for Electric Energy Storage Systems

C.

Presentation of Findings from West Lebanon Charrette; Discussion of Next Steps

D.

Discussion re: Reconvening Class VI Roads Advisory Committee

E.

2021-2022 Proposed Legislative Policy

10.

Reports

    A. CITY MANAGER
    B. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO OTHER BODIES
11.

Future Agenda Items

12.

Non-Public Session

13.

Adjourn



Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of Lebanon is offering its meetings via Microsoft Teams. Members of the public are encouraged to attend by going to LebanonNH.gov/Live where you will find instructions on how to enter the meeting. Members of the public will be able to participate and ask questions through the Microsoft Teams software or by phone. Please visit LebanonNH.gov/Live for full details.

THE AGENDA, IN ITS ENTIRETY IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT LEBANONNH.GOV

FUTURE BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

Board/Committee: Airport Tech Park TIF Advisory Board
Applicant: K. Caron
Assigned Councilor: Sue Prentiss
Assigned Date: 2/20/2020

Board/Committee: Airport Tech Park TIF Advisory Board
Applicant: B. Carlton
Assigned Councilor: Cliff Below
Assigned Date: 3/3/2020

Board/Committee: Arts & Culture Commission
Position: Regular Member
Applicant: B. Foster
Assigned Councilor: B. Bronner
Assigned Date: 4/2/2020


Board/Committee: Economic Development Commission
Position: Regular Member
Applicant: K. Purcell
Assigned Councilor: K. Zook 
Assigned Date: 3/3/2020

Board/Committee: Library Board of Trustees (Library Board makes recommendation to Council)
Position: Alternate Member
Applicant: C. Erskine
Assigned Councilor: K. Zook (also pending Library Board review of application)
Assigned Date: 1/16/2020

Board/Committee: Conservation Commission
Position: Regular Member
Applicant: E. Oidtmann
Assigned Councilor: G. Sykes
Assigned Date: 4/2/2020


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. 

APRIL 28, 2020 – ANNUAL WORK SESSION

APRIL 30, 2020 – ANNUAL WORK SESSION


May 6, 2020 
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 
A. AMEND ORDINANCE No. 18 - Amend Ordinance No. 18, Salary Plan, Article III, Bargaining Unit Employees, to include the position of Assistant City Engineer within the Pay Scale for the Lebanon Professional, Administrative and Salaried Employees (LPASE) Bargaining Unit.
B.TAX EXEMPTION ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS – Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public input and taking action to adopt the provisions of NH RSA 72:85, Exemption for Electric Energy Storage Systems.

NEW BUSINESS: 
A. Presentation of Solid Waste Business Plan
B. Discussion & Set Public Hearing for June 3, 2020: Ordinance #2020-06 to Amend City Code Chapter 124, Use of Public Stormwater System

MAY 13, 2020 - ANNUAL WORK SESSION

MAY 20, 2020 

NEW BUSINESS: 
A. Dedication of Glenwood Fountain (Tentative)