Rochester Rewind - October 2021

Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government Channel

October 2021

(Clicking on the meeting titles below will take you to the archived video.)

Planning Board – 10/04/21 Agenda included applications and action taken on lot line revision, construction of restaurants, and several subdivisions.

City Council – 10/05/21  Communications from the City Manager - City Manager’s Report, Communications from the Mayor, Nominations, /Appointments, Reports of Committees (several action items) New Business - Appropriation and Granting Community Revitalization Tax Relief.

Police Commission – 10/06/21 Public Comment, Retirements, Monthly Reports, Correspondence/ Recognitions, Other and a non-Public Session.

Codes and Ordinances Committee – 10/07/21 Public Input, Codes of Ordinances review - Chapter 254 storage of recreational vehicles, travel trailers, campers and boats. Discussion Ethics Committee & Code and Other.

Finance Committee – 10/12/21 Public Input, American Rescue Plan Act-Project funding review, Impact Fees-Return of Collected Fees-Discussion, Conservation Fund Ordinance, Update proposal, Reports from Finance & Administration, Monthly Financial Report Summary and Other.

Zoning Board of Adjustment – 10/13/21 Agenda items included several cases for special exceptions and variances. Please see the agenda or video for further details.

School Board – 10/14/21 Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Reports and action items out of Standing and Special Committees, New Business, and Other.

Planning Board – 10/18/21 Agenda items included: Public Comment, Consent Agenda: Request for an extension, Compliance hearing: 24-lot subdivision, Release of Surety, Review of September 2021 surety and inspections.

City Council – 10/19/21 Public Hearing - Community Revitalization Tax Relief, Revision of Ward Boundaries. Workshop - Authorizing Issuance of Building Permit(S). Meeting - Public Input, Communications from the City Manager, and the Mayor, Discussion: Community Health Coordinator position, Discussion: Redistricting, Presentation: Ambulance Service Committee, Discussion: CDFA Easter Seals Grant Application, Department Reports and Other.

Public Safety Committee – 10/20/2021 Public Input, Flat Rock Bridge Road, Washington St (Route 202), Squamanagonic Gate Discussion, Charles Street, Autumn Street, 4 Corners-Meaderboro Road, Blue Hills Drive, E911 Update and Other.

Public Works and Buildings Committee – 10/21/21  Agenda items included: Public Input, Fluoridation in Drinking Water, Hanson Pines Playground, Rt. 202A Water Main Extension & Tank Project Update, DPW Facility Update, Other

The Rochester Government Channel broadcasts city meetings on Atlantic Broadband 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)