Rochester Rewind (December 2023)

Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government Channel

City Council – 12/5/23
Agenda items included: Communications from the City Manager, Communications from the Mayor, Resignation: Dana Berlin, City Council Ward 6, Seat A, Reports of Committees, Unfinished Business: Amendment to Chapter 7-83 of the General Ordinances of the City of Rochester Regarding the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials – Board of Ethics second reading and consideration for adoption. Amendments to Chapter 223 of the General Ordinances of the City of Rochester regarding Streets and Sidewalks. New Business: Res. Deauthorizing $1,305.59 of the Rochester Police Department Grant. Amendment to Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Rochester Regarding the Capital Improvements Program Committee first reading and consideration for adoption. Councilor Gray Agenda Item: City Council Ward 6, Seat A vacancy discussion.  Click here to see the agenda.

Planning Board – 12/11/23
Agenda items included: Public Comment, Extension: 15 Piper Lane. New Applications: Several applications for sub-divisions, lot-line Revisions, and condominium conversions. Planning Update and Other. Click here to see the agenda.

Zoning Board of Adjustment 12/13/23
Agenda items included several applications for variance and special exception. Please see the agenda for details. Click here to see the agenda.

Rochester School Board 12/14/23
Regular meeting of the Rochester School Board. Agenda items included: School Board Recognitions, Superintendent's Report and Communications (staff recognitions), Student Senate Report, Student Spotlight, Public Comment, and Reports of Committees (action items). Click here for School Board website page.

City Council – 12/19/23
Agenda items included: Public Hearing: Supplemental Appropriation of $45,000 to the Recreation Special Events Fund – Lilac Family Fun Festival. City Council Special Meeting: Polling Places and Times for the January 23, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, Resolution re. State of New Hampshire American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant for the Cybersecurity Implementation Grant Program project $50,000 and Supplemental Appropriation to the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Capital Improvements Fund. 4. Resolution re. appropriation of $45,000 to the Recreation Special Events Fund – Lilac Family Fun Festival second reading and consideration for adoption.  City Council Workshop: Public Input, Communications from the City Manager, Communications from the Mayor, Presentation: Stormwater Management Agreement/Proposed Stormwater Utility and Department Reports. Click here for the agenda and packet page.

The Police Commission, Codes & Ordinances Committee, Finance Committee, Planning Board Workshop, Public Safety Committee, and Public Works & Buildings Committee were not held in December.

The Rochester Government Channel broadcasts city meetings on Breezeline Channel 26 and Comcast Channel 22. A video live stream is available through the city website.  Videos of meetings are archived with click-able index points to corresponding agenda items for quick access. For a direct link to all videos and the live stream click here.

The “Rochester Rewind” is not intended to be inclusive of all business conducted by City Council, land use boards, and other committees. The State of New Hampshire recognizes the minutes of the meeting as the official record of the meeting. Agendas and Minutes can be found at https://www.rochesternh.net/minutes-and-agendas. Rochester School Board minutes and other meeting information can be found here: School Board | Rochester School Department (rochesterschools.com)