City Council Regular Meeting, June 10, 2026

Citizen’s Forum

• No residents spoke during the public forum.

Agenda Items

• The City Manager reported on ongoing major construction projects on Central Avenue and Court Street, noting disruptions are expected through the summer, with night work used to reduce traffic impact.
• Traffic signage on Central Avenue was discussed. The City confirmed existing construction signage and flaggers are in place, but it will not redirect traffic to residential side streets.
• The new Director of Public Welfare was introduced to the Council and community.
• Updates were provided on the 9/11 Memorial, with concrete forming expected soon and materials anticipated for late August, aiming for completion by September 11, 2027.
• The Dover Public Library is set to reopen on June 26, with staff commended for maintaining services and programs during construction.
• The Dover School District reached a two-year collective bargaining agreement with teachers, and the district CFO is departing.
• The City continues to face challenges with biosolids disposal due to limited regional options and PFAS-related restrictions on land application.

Legislative Actions

• 12C1: FY26 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Transfer: Passed. Transfers $530,501 to the Toll Hill Landfill Closure Fund to address a deficit, citing strong fund balance growth and prior auditor concerns about deferred funding.
• 12C2: Authorization for Bonding FY24 Capital Improvements, Waterfront Development: Passed. Reauthorizes bonding previously invalidated due to a missed newspaper advertisement, with required public hearings completed.
• 13A1–13A7 (Consent Calendar): Passed. Includes approval of a security camera system for the new Nebi Park Pavilion, focused on facility protection, with footage stored on a loop and accessible by police dispatch during incidents.
• 14A1: Resolution to Petition NH Attorney General’s Charitable Trust Division: Passed. Authorizes using $510,000 from the sale of Guppy Trust land to fund the city’s share of the county emergency warning center, pending AG approval to spend the converted asset.
• 14A2: Authorization to Approve Rate Increase for Biosolids Disposal: Passed. Approves a 10% rate increase from RMI, the contracted biosolids hauler, citing lack of viable alternatives and operational necessity despite initial contract terms.

Action Items

• Finalize and submit petition to NH Attorney General’s Charitable Trust Division to use Guppy Trust proceeds for the emergency warning center.
• Monitor biosolids disposal contract implementation and explore long-term alternatives to reduce dependency on limited vendors.
• Continue public communication on construction impacts and traffic management for Central Avenue and Court Street projects.
• Prepare for library reopening on June 26 with full staffing and restored services.
• Support arts commission in identifying locations and installing new public art and lighting enhancements using repurposed Enterprise Park funds.