The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance, chaired by Alderman Goonan and attended by Aldermen Sapienza, O’Neil, and Burkush, approved four requests on September 1, 2026. The Human Resources Director received approval to add one full-time Payroll Administrator II position (grade 117) and upgrade one Benefits Manager position from grade 118 to 119. The Aviation Director secured approval to create two Accountant II positions (grade 113) and eliminate two Accountant I positions (grade 108). Additionally, the Assistant Chief of Police received authorization to add two full-time Parking Control Officer positions. For all items, the committee voted to expedite their reports to the full Board. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 PM.
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Aldermen Fajardo, Kantor, Bonilla, Kaw-uh, and Sapienza were present. The committee approved a request from Fire Chief R. Cashin to enter into a System Upgrade contract with Motorola for the Manchester Radio Communication System. The contract, estimated at $175,000, includes a limitation of liability clause limiting Motorola's liability to the contract price. The committee voted to send the final contract to the full Board of Mayor and Aldermen for approval. Additionally, the committee approved amended bylaws for the Manchester Development Corporation as requested by Economic Development Director J. Nazaka. The MDC uses a revolving loan fund for strategic investments, with loans over $15,000 requiring Board approval. The committee also voted to expedite its report to the full Board. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.
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Aldermen Vincent, Goonan, Dexter, Barry, and Bonilla approved Traffic Division changes for Elm and Chestnut Streets, affecting meter durations, handicap zones, and loading zones. Specific ordinance rescissions included ORD7902, ORD9622, ORD10779, ORD7672, ORD6404, ORD8486, and ORD9637. The committee voted to expedite this report to the full Board. Regarding an Ordinance Amendment concerning PFAS chemicals requested by Aldermen Fajardo, Trisciani, and Kaw-uh, the committee voted that it ought to pass and referred it to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review. The meeting lasted two minutes.
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The Committee approved numerous budget appropriations totaling over $1.8 million. Key allocations included $850,000 for the JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant and $206,998 for the 2025 JAG grant for regional law enforcement. Other significant funding approvals included $120,000 for opioid settlement and ARPA health programs, $110,592.72 for the Aged and Infirmed Shelter Project, and $68,900 for Homelessness Response. Several smaller allocations were approved for deferred maintenance, hazmat equipment, and dental programs. The Committee authorized the Fire Chief to extend the FY25 Hazmat Grant deadline to August 31, 2028. Additionally, they authorized the Police Grant Coordinator to apply for federal funding from the Project Safe Neighborhoods program, the COPS SAFER crisis response program, and criminal justice response grants. Finally, the Committee voted to allow department heads to apply directly for non-match requiring grants without prior Board approval and voted to expedite reports on items 1-6 and item 23 to the full Board.
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The Special Committee on Baseball/Civic Center met September 1, 2026, to discuss SNHU Arena operations. Legends Global reported a new Ticketmaster/Access deal that would have generated an additional $1.5 million for the arena from 2022-2024. The Arena anticipates revenue sharing from fiscal year 2025, currently being reconciled. The committee was informed that 18 event holds are on the calendar, with 12 booked or announced for the remainder of 2026, including two unannounced September shows. A facility assessment, including a review of the ice plant chillers, is scheduled for September. The committee requested updates on the ice plant status and expressed interest in bringing hockey back. On motion of Alderman Barry, seconded by Alderman Vincent, the meeting was adjourned at 5:44 PM.
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