[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Dover 11-13-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.10.09-013 as Ch. 5, Ch. 14 and Ch. 41 of the 2013 Code; amended 4-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014.03.13-002. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
There
shall be the following boards, commissions and committees in the City
of Dover:
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
(1)
Board of Health.
(2)
Cemetery Board.
(3)
Library Board of Trustees.
(4)
Recreation Advisory Board.
(5)
Dover Arena Commission.
(6)
Personnel Advisory Board.
(7)
Planning Board.
(8)
Dover Utilities Commission.
(9)
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(10)
Trustees of the Trust Funds.
(11)
Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.07.27 – 008; 2-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.02.08-002]
(12)
Dover Arts Commission.
(13)
Transportation Advisory Commission.
(15)
Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority.
(16)
McConnell Center Advisory Committee.
(17)
Parking Commission.
(18)
Conservation Commission.
(19)
Dover Pools Advisory Committee.
(20)
Dover Housing Authority.
(21)
Energy Commission.
(22)
Downtown Dover Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board.
(23)
Waterfront Tax Increment Finance Advisory Board.
(24)
Heritage Commission.
(25)
Licensing
Board.
[Added 8-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-.08.12-010]
(26)
Ethics
Commission.
[Added 8-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-.08.12-010]
(27)
Committee
for Racial Equity and Inclusion.
[Added 2-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.02.08-002]
B.
All
boards and commissions shall serve in an advisory capacity only, unless
otherwise empowered by state statute, City Charter or ordinance.
C.
All
appointees to boards, commissions and committees shall serve for the
term appointed and until a successor shall have been appointed and
qualified.
[Amended 10-25-2017 by Ord. No. 2017.10.11; 5-8-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.04.24-008; 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
(1)
Records
of attendance shall be kept by the Chair of any board, commission
or committee appointed by the City Council, on a form approved by
the City Manager, and be submitted to the City Clerk following any
meeting, along with the meeting minutes. A summary of the attendance
records of members of boards, commissions and committees shall be
provided to the City Council by the City Manager in January of each
year for the prior twelve-month period.
(2)
A vacancy
shall be created when any board, commission, or committee member is
absent for four consecutive meetings or four regular meetings in any
consecutive twelve-month period. The vacancy shall be filled by the
City Council for the remainder of the term. The Chair of any board,
commission or committee may, for good cause shown and set forth in
the records of attendance and meeting minutes, excuse the absence
of any member from a meeting. An excused absence set forth in the
meeting minutes shall not be counted toward the four meetings described
herein.
(3)
In the
case of any member who may be removed from a board, commission, or
committee pursuant to the Charter, state statute, or any other reason,
the City Council may remove that member by majority vote following
a hearing for which the member has been provided with at least 10
days' advanced written notice and an opportunity to be heard.
D.
Any
appointments made to fill a vacancy in an unfulfilled term will be
for the remainder of that term.
E.
All
board and commission members shall be residents of the City of Dover
except for those members presently serving. All exceptions shall be
approved by the City Council.
F.
All
boards, commissions and committees shall adopt rules subject to the
approval of the City Council. Rules may contain provisions for the
establishment of subcommittees consisting of members appointed by
the City Council.
G.
The
City Council may appoint a City Councilor as an ex officio nonvoting
liaison to any board, commission or committee to report to the City
Council on a periodic basis unless otherwise stated.
H.
The
City Council shall appoint members to boards, commissions and committees
to achieve a membership consisting of staggered terms to assure continuity
in the functioning of boards, commissions and committees. Exceptions
to the length of the term of appointment may be made by the City Council
at the time of appointment to achieve staggered terms.
I.
Staff
members may be assigned as liaisons to assist the board, commission
or committee at the discretion of the City Manager.
J.
The
City Council may appoint ad hoc committees for special projects for
limited durations.
K.
All
appointments of City Councilors as regular or alternate members of
a board, commission or committee shall be on an ex officio nonvoting
basis, unless otherwise stated in this chapter. Said appointment shall
not exceed the two-year term of office. This provision applies prospectively.
L.
All
appointments to committees, boards and commissions are made by the
City Council unless otherwise stated in this chapter or law.
M.
Recording
of meetings. All public meetings of the City Council and all boards,
commissions, committees and subcommittees of the City shall be video
or audio recorded. This subsection shall not apply to site walks,
tours conducted by public bodies, special events and emergency meetings.
In the event a recording is not an option for any reason, a public
meeting shall continue without recording. A notation shall be made
in the minutes of the meeting detailing the nature of the equipment
failure. Written notice of the equipment failure shall be supplied
to the City Manager within five business days of the meeting. Recordings
shall be available for public inspection not more than five business
days after the public meeting. Recordings shall be retained permanently
or as long as the media used for the recordings permit.
A.
Membership.
The Board of Health shall consist of five regular members and one
alternate member, including two members consisting of either a physician,
dentist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who live or practice
in the City of Dover, two citizens of the City of Dover with relevant
qualifications or experience in public health, one acting as an alternate,
an ex officio City Councilor, and the Health Officer. The Health Officer
shall act as Chair and Secretary.
[Amended 3-10-2021 by Ord. No. 2021.02.24-001; 11-10-2021 by Ord. No.
2021.10.13-007]
B.
Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority
and duties. The Board of Health shall perform the following functions:
[Amended 3-10-2021 by Ord. No. 2021.02.24-001]
(1)
The Board of Health shall study, consider and recommend to the City
Council and the City Manager, or designee, general policies for public
health in the City of Dover.
(2)
As authorized by RSA 147:1, and with the consultation of the Board
of Health, the Health Officer may make such rules and regulations
for the prevention and removal of nuisances, for the control and restriction
of infections and contagious disease and such other regulations relating
to the public health as, in his/her judgment, the health and safety
of the people may require, which shall take effect when approved by
the City Council and published in one or more newspapers of the City.
The members of the Board, except the Health Officer, shall serve without
pay.
(3)
The Board of Health shall meet at such times and places as it may
deem necessary for the consideration of matters relating to the public
health; it shall investigate, inquire into and advise in all cases
referred to it for such purpose by the Health Officer. In case the
Health Officer is unable to act as the executive officer of the Board
through sickness or other good cause, the Board may elect from its
membership a suitable person to act temporarily as Chair of the Board
for the purposes of conducting necessary meetings or proceedings.
A.
Membership.
The Cemetery Board shall consist of five members and two alternates
appointed by the City Council.
B.
Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority
and duties. The Cemetery Board shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Study, consider and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager,
or designee, general policies for the operation of the Cemetery Division
of the Community Services Department.
(2)
Make recommendations on the investment and expenditure of donations
and bequests made to the City for the benefit of said cemeteries.
(3)
Make an annual report of all cemetery activities to the City Manager
and keep such other records and reports as he shall direct.
A.
Membership.
The Library Board of Trustees shall consist of five members and two
alternates.
[Amended 10-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.10.10-012]
B.
Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years, consistent
with staggered terms. The Library Board shall organize annually by
the choice of a chair and other officers and committees if necessary.
[Amended 10-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.10.10-012]
C.
Authority
and duties. The Library Board shall perform the following functions
and pursuant to RSA 202:A:
(1)
Study, consider and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager,
or designee, general policies regarding the operation of the Dover
Public Library, so far as they are consistent with the City Charter
and other applicable laws, statutes and ordinances.
(2)
Receive and deposit with the City Treasurer any trust funds and,
upon invitation of the Treasurer, make recommendations on the investment
of donations and bequests of funds made to the City for the benefit
of the City Library.
(3)
Maintain such records of library trust funds and trust income as
will ensure proper management of principal and use of income in accordance
with the donors' or testators' directions, and continuously solicit
donations and bequests for the benefit of the library.
(4)
Make an annual report of all library activities to the City Manager
and keep such records and other reports as he directs.
(5)
Advocate, promote and perpetuate the growth, prosperity and the usefulness
of the public library.
A.
Membership.
The Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of nine members and three
alternates, appointed by the City Council. There may also be a City
Council liaison who shall be nominated by the Mayor and appointed
by the City Council for the length of his/her Council term.
B.
Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority
and duties. The Recreation Advisory Board shall perform the following
functions:
(1)
Study, consider and recommend, to the City Council and the City Manager,
or designee, general policies for the provision of recreation programs
and facilities.
(2)
Review programs and recommend additions to or deletions of those
programs in the City of Dover; advise and recommend to the City Council
and the City Manager, or designee, of such improvements.
(3)
Aid and assist the City Council and the City Manager, or designee,
in the formulation of future plans and programs for the ultimate benefit
of all users of recreational facilities.
(4)
Study and recommend methods for financing proposed recreation developments.
A.
Membership.
The Dover Arena Commission shall consist of five members and two alternate
members, appointed by the City Council.
B.
Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority
and duties. The Dover Arena Commission shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the City Council and City Manager or designee regarding
the operations and maintenance of the Dover Ice Arena. The Commission
shall review and develop recommendations for the arena facility and
programs. The Dover Arena Commission shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Study, consider and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager,
or designee, general policies for the operation of the Dover Arena.
(2)
Make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager for the
ongoing maintenance and operations of the arena, its related programs,
capital improvements, budget and fee schedule.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
The membership and duties of the Personnel Advisory Board shall be as provided in § C7-6 of the City Charter.
Pursuant to the provisions of RSA 673:2, there is hereby created
the City Planning Board, with the powers and duties specified in RSA
672 to 677 and this section.
A.
Membership.
Pursuant to the provisions of RSA 673:2, I-a, and 673:6, the Planning
Board shall consist of nine regular members and three alternates,
as follows: the City Manager or designee, one administrative official
of the municipality, who shall be selected by the City Manager, and
a member of the City Council appointed by the City Council. All of
the foregoing regular members shall be ex officio members with voting
privileges. The remaining six regular members and the three alternate
members shall be appointed by the City Council. Planning Board members
may only serve on other municipal boards and commissions pursuant
to RSA 673:7.
B.
Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years consistent
with the provisions of RSA 673:5, II. The terms for member appointments
shall be made to allow for subsequent appointments to occur on a staggered
basis. The ex officio Council member's term shall be the same as the
Council term. The administration official shall be appointed by the
City Manager. All other Board members' terms shall be for three years.
C.
Chair.
The Planning Board shall elect a Chair and may create other officers
it deems necessary. The term shall be for one year. The Chair is eligible
for reelection. An ex officio member shall not serve as Chair.
D.
Meetings.
The Planning Board shall hold at least one regular meeting per month.
The Chair shall designate an alternate if a member is absent or disqualified.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
E.
Vacancy.
The City Council shall fill any vacancy for the unexpired term, with
the exception of a vacancy in the administration official position,
which shall be filled by the City Manager.
F.
Removal
of members. In accordance with RSA 673:13, the City Council may remove
any member, or alternate, after a public hearing and a written finding
of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. The written
reasons shall be filed with the City Clerk.
G.
Disqualification. All members shall comply with relevant sections of the City Code of Ethics (Chapter 21) concerning conflicts and disqualification rules pursuant to RSA 673:14.
H.
Finances.
Any Planning Board expenses shall be paid in accordance with RSA 673:16.
I.
Bylaws.
The Planning Board shall adopt rules of procedure for governing the
conduct of meetings.
J.
Authority
and duties. The duties and authority of the Planning Board shall comply
with RSA 672 to 677 and this section.
(1)
Pursuant
to the provisions of RSA 674:43, the Planning Board is hereby authorized
to require preliminary review of site plans and to review and approve
or disapprove site plans for the development or change or expansion
of use of tracts for nonresidential uses or for "multifamily dwelling
units," which are defined as any structures containing more than four
dwelling units, whether or not such development includes a subdivision
or resubdivision of the site.
(2)
Pursuant
to the provisions of RSA 674:43, III, the Planning Board may delegate
its site review powers and duties in regard to minor site plans to
a committee of technically qualified administrators chosen by the
Planning Board from the Community Services Department, the Planning
Department, and other similar departments in the City of Dover. Should
the Planning Board elect to do so, the aforesaid committee of technically
qualified administrators may be delegated final authority to approve
or disapprove minor site plans.
[Added 1-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2022.12.14-014[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection
J(2) as Subsection J(3).
(3)
Pursuant
to RSA 674:35, the Planning Board is authorized to require preliminary
review and approval of subdivisions, including the review and approval
of plats, the grading of streets and the installation of utility structures.
A.
Membership.
The Dover Utilities Commission shall consist of seven members and
one alternate.
B.
Terms
of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years. The
Dover Utilities Commission shall meet monthly or more often as circumstances
may require. The Community Services Director and the Superintendent
of Public Works and Utilities shall act as technical advisors to the
Dover Utilities Commission and shall attend all meetings of the Commission.
C.
Authority
and duties.
(1)
The Dover Utilities Commission shall perform the following functions:
(a)
Study,
consider and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager, or
designee, general policies for the operation of the water and sewer
functions of the Community Services Department.
(b)
Study
and make recommendations regarding the development, maintenance, operation
and expansion of the water supply system in the City of Dover.
(c)
Assist
in an advisory capacity in the determination of the Community Services
Department policy, rate structure, public relations and matters of
general public interest.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
(d)
Hear
and decide abatement appeal requests filed by citizens regarding administrative
abatement decisions.
(2)
Subject to the review and approval of the City Council, the Dover
Utilities Commission shall have the power to formulate necessary rules
and regulations with regard to the use of the public water and sewer
systems in the City of Dover.
(3)
The Dover Utilities Commission shall be responsible for reviewing
the sewer user charges annually and periodically recommending to the
City Council necessary revisions to reflect actual treatment work
operation and maintenance costs.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
The composition, functions and duties of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall be as provided by RSA 672 to 677 and the Code of
the City of Dover.
A.
Membership. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall consist of five
members and three alternates appointed by the City Council, in a manner
prescribed by the Council, pursuant to RSA 673:3 and 673:5.
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years
pursuant to RSA 673:6.
C.
Chair. Pursuant to RSA 673:9, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
elect a Chair and other officers if desired to serve one-year terms.
Said Chair and officers are eligible for reelection.
D.
Meetings. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules of procedures
for governing the conduct of meetings as set forth in RSA 676:1. The
rules shall also designate meeting times and the role of alternates
in place of members who are absent consistent with RSA 673:10 and
673:11. The schedule of meetings shall be held at the call of the
Chair and at such other times as the Board may determine. A majority
of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
E.
Vacancy. The City Council shall appoint new members when a vacancy
occurs for the unexpired term in accordance with RSA 673:12.
F.
Disqualification. All members shall comply with the relevant sections of the City Code of Ethics (Chapter 21) concerning conflicts and disqualification rules pursuant to RSA 673:14.
G.
Removal of members. In accordance with RSA 673:13, the City Council
may remove any member, or alternate, after a public hearing and a
written finding of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in
office. The written reasons shall be filed with the City Clerk.
H.
Finances. Any Zoning Board expenses shall be paid in accordance with
RSA 673:16.
I.
Authority and duties. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have duties
and responsibilities pursuant to RSA 672 to 677. The members shall
also perform the duties of a Building Code Board of Appeals pursuant
to RSA 674:34.
A.
Membership. The Trustees of the Trust Funds shall be comprised of
five members, four appointed by the City Council and one of whom shall
be the City Finance Director on an ex officio basis with voting privileges,
who shall also be the bookkeeper. Other members shall be citizens
of Dover who shall have experience in the field of professional banking
and/or financial matters.
B.
Terms of members. The City Finance Director shall hold a position
as a member of the Trustees of the Trust Funds for a term concurrent
with the term of office as City Finance Director. Remaining members
shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority and duties. The Trustees of the Trust Funds shall have
all of the authority and perform all of the duties as may be provided
by state law relating to the administration of trust funds of the
municipal corporation. The Trustees of the Trust Funds shall administer
all trust funds pursuant to RSA 31:19 and shall have all the authority
and duties provided by state law.
[Amended 8-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.07.27 – 008]
A.
Membership. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee shall consist of five
members and three alternates, appointed by the City Council. Additionally,
there shall also be an ex officio nonvoting member of the City Council
who shall be nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council
to serve for the duration of his/her Council term.
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority and duties. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee shall perform
the following functions:
(1)
Meet at least quarterly and more often as circumstances may require.
(2)
Study, consider and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager,
or designee, general policies for provision of solid waste and recycling
programs and facilities.
(3)
Serve to collect factual information and citizen/property owner input
as necessary to determine policy recommendations.
(4)
Review the management and charges of the Bag and Tag Program annually
and periodically recommend to the City Council necessary revisions
to reflect the actual operation and cost.
A.
Membership. The Dover Arts Commission shall consist of nine members
and two alternate members, together with one additional ex officio
member who will be appointed as the Literary Laureate.
[Amended 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.06.26-010]
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority and duties. The Arts Commission shall perform the following
functions:
D.
Duties of the Literary Laureate. The Literary Laureate shall perform
the following functions:
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019.06.26-010]
(1)
Promote
literacy and literature among City of Dover residents of all ages
throughout the community, as well as in schools and nonprofit organizations.
(2)
Encourage
appreciation of the language art form and creative expression by a
wide range of City residents, including youth.
(3)
Perform
at least one annual project in the City.
(4)
Attend
literary and other cultural events in the City as appropriate.
A.
Membership. The Transportation Advisory Commission shall consist
of nine members and two alternates. The membership shall include one
member of the City Council, one representative of the Cooperative
Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) Public Transit System,
and three staff members assigned by the City Manager. All ex officio
members shall have voting privileges. Four members shall be citizen
members.
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority and duties.
(1)
The
Transportation Advisory Commission shall perform the following functions:
(a)
Review transportation policy and safety matters involving conventional
vehicles, transit, alternative modes (i.e., pedestrian and bicycles),
and commercial vehicles, and attendant amenities.
(b)
Serve as a sounding board for citizens' traffic, pedestrian
and safety issues and making recommendations to Council or staff for
appropriate action.
(c)
Solicit feedback from the School Department regarding sidewalk
and crosswalk safety issues on a quarterly basis.
(d)
Assist with developing the City Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) by soliciting citizen input on needed projects for submission
to the Planning Board and City Council.
(e)
Study issues arising under the City of Dover Master Plan as
they relate to transportation.
(f)
Make recommendations to the City Council and/or Planning Board
and study and prepare reports to aid in the development, implementation
and general improvement of the Master Plan relating to transportation
in the City of Dover.
(g)
Establish its own bylaws and appoint a Chair annually.
(2)
The
Transportation Advisory Commission may hold public hearings for neighborhood
transportation-related reconstruction projects.
[Added 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.09.13-146]
A.
Membership.
The Graffiti Management Advisory Committee shall consist of the following
members, each of which shall be voting members:
(1)
One
City Councilor recommended by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council;
(2)
One
Arts Commission representative;
(3)
One
Community Trail Advisory Committee representative;
(4)
One
Recreation Advisory Committee representative;
(5)
Police
Chief ex officio, or designee;
(6)
Director
of Planning and Community Development ex officio, or designee;
(7)
Community
Services Director ex officio, or designee;
(8)
Five
citizens at large;
(9)
Two
alternate citizens at large, who may be seated and vote if and when
one of the five citizen members is unable to attend, and who otherwise
may attend and take part in discussions.
B.
Terms of
members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority
and duties. The Graffiti Management Advisory Committee will meet regularly,
as determined by the members. The Graffiti Management Advisory Committee
shall:
(1)
Work
with City staff to study, review, identify, and recommend one or more
possible solutions or ways to mitigate or address graffiti, to identify
areas where "street art" can be done, to improve security, and to
support ongoing enforcement;
(2)
Make
recommendations to the City Council and City Manager concerning graffiti
and promotion of sanctioned street art;
(3)
Coordinate
with City staff to organize community volunteer graffiti clean-up
events;
(4)
The
Graffiti Management Advisory Committee shall be advisory only and
shall not have the authority to commit the City Council to any action
or position.
D.
Rules. The
Graffiti Management Advisory Committee shall adopt and, as needed,
update operating rules, all subject to approval of the City Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 9-15, Joint Fiscal Committee,
as amended, was repealed 3-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.02.26-002.
A.
Membership. The Dover Business and Industrial Authority shall consist
of not fewer than nine and no more than 15 members, including the
City Manager (or designee) and Mayor or other City Councilor designated
by the Mayor as ex officio nonvoting members. The majority of Authority
members shall reside in Dover.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001; 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.09.27-10]
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority and duties. The duties and functions of the Dover Business
and Industrial Development Authority shall be governed by RSA 162-G.
All actions of the Authority shall be authorized by resolutions of
the Authority passed on the affirmative votes of at least 2/3 of the
Authority members present and voting.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
A.
Membership. The McConnell Center Advisory Committee shall consist
of seven members and two alternates. The membership shall include
two representatives of McConnell Center tenants.
[Amended 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.01.23-001]
B.
Terms of members. Members and alternates shall be appointed to terms
of three years, consistent with staggered terms.
[Amended 2-13-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.01.23-001]
C.
Authority and duties. The McConnell Center Advisory Committee shall
serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City Manager
for the following functions:
(1)
Advocate for achieving the mission of the McConnell Community Center.
(2)
Review the operations budget recommended to City Manager.
(3)
Seek and recommend tenants to the City of Dover.
(4)
Assist in the creation and dissemination of publicity related to
the McConnell Community Center.
(5)
Foster collaborative programming between tenants of the McConnell
Community Center and other agencies.
(6)
Study, consider and recommend policies for the operation of the McConnell
Center.
(7)
Review the McConnell Center governance structure.
D.
Rules. The Committee shall adopt operating rules subject to the approval
of the City Council.
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
C.
Authority and duties. The Parking Commission shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the City Council and City Manager, or designee, assisting
with the development, implementation and continued monitoring of a
comprehensive public parking system throughout the City. The Parking
Commission shall review and develop recommendations for the ongoing
financing and operation of public parking services and facilities,
to include the following functions:
(1)
Assist with the development, implementation and continued monitoring
of a comprehensive public parking system throughout the City.
(2)
Review and develop recommendations for the ongoing financing and
operation of public parking services and facilities, to include:
(a)
Making recommendations to the City Council and City Manager
for the maintenance and implementation of an overall public parking
plan that defines goals, policies, regulations and their enforcement.
(b)
Making recommendations to the City Council and City Manager
with respect to funding for a parking activity fund.
(c)
Making recommendations to the Planning Board, the City Council
and City Manager with respect to capital improvement programming as
it relates to public parking facilities.
(d)
Making recommendations to the City Council and City Manager
with respect to special parking districts, related maintenance programs
and their funding and management.
(3)
Promote communication and the exchange of ideas and concerns between
users of public parking, property owners, merchants, and City agencies.
(4)
Act to promote public awareness of public parking areas in the City.
A.
Statutory
authority. This section is enacted pursuant to authority granted by
Chapter 36-A of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated.
B.
Establishment.
In accordance with RSA 36-A, there is hereby established a Dover Conservation
Commission, hereinafter called the "Commission."
C.
Purpose.
The establishment of the Conservation Commission shall be for the
declared purpose of developing, protecting and promoting the natural
resources of Dover, for promoting an awareness of the conservation
practices and policies throughout the City and for protecting the
watershed resources of the City.
D.
Membership;
terms; removal; vacancies. The Commission shall consist of not fewer
than three members and not more than seven members, all citizens of
Dover and all appointed by the City Council. One of the seven members
may be a member of the Dover Planning Board. The City Council shall
appoint the original Chair for a term of three years. Appointment
of respective successors shall be for three-year terms. The second-term
Chair shall be selected by the members from one of their number. Any
member of the Commission so appointed may, after a public hearing
if requested, be removed for cause by the City Council. A vacancy
occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for
the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
In addition to the regular members of the Commission, the City Council
shall appoint two alternate members, said members to serve for a term
of three years. Whenever a regular member of the Commission is absent
from a meeting or whenever a regular member disqualifies himself,
the Chair shall designate an alternate member, if one is present,
to act in the member's place.
E.
Powers and
duties. The Conservation Commission shall have the powers and duties
established by state law pursuant to RSA 36-A and consistent with
this section. The Commission shall have the following duties and perform
the following functions:
(1)
The Commission shall prepare a program of conservation and a program
of watershed and open space protection for the City of Dover and,
in undertaking this program, shall conduct research into local natural
resources, watershed areas and open spaces, along with evaluation
of the uses thereof. It shall keep an index of the open areas, swamps,
wetlands and areas of unique natural value of ecological importance
within the City. The Commission shall coordinate its efforts with
the activities of other official or unofficial bodies conducting studies,
research and evaluations for similar purposes.
(2)
The Commission shall prepare, adopt and, from time to time, review
and amend a conservation and open space plan and shall submit said
plan to the Planning Board for consideration as part of the Master
Plan for the City of Dover. In preparation of said plan, the Commission
shall also obtain information pertinent to the proper utilization
of open areas in the City, including any lands owned by the City and
by the state, and shall make recommendations for the better promotion,
development or utilization of said natural resources and open areas
in the City.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
(3)
The Commission shall inform itself of the ways and means by which
its plans and programs may be achieved and shall advise municipal
agencies, the City Council, private interests and the public of the
manner in which these objectives may be accomplished. It may accordingly
advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans
and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary for its work
as defined herein.
(4)
The Commission shall adopt bylaws and shall keep accurate records
of its meetings and actions and shall file an annual report with the
City Council which shall be included in the annual City report.
(5)
The Commission may receive gifts of money and property, both real
and personal, in the name of the City, subject to approval of the
City Council, such gifts to be managed and controlled by the Commission
for the purposes of this section. It may also, subject to approval
of the City Council, acquire by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise,
lease or otherwise the fee in such land or water rights or any lesser
interest, development right, easement, covenant or other contractual
right, including conveyances with conditions, limitations or revisions,
as may be necessary to acquire, maintain, improve, protect or limit
the future use of or otherwise conserve and properly utilize open
spaces and other land and water areas within the City. The Commission
shall manage and control such property in accordance with the purpose
of this section, subject to the review of the City Council.
(6)
Any moneys received by the Commission shall be placed in a conservation
fund and allowed to accumulate from year to year, and such moneys
may be expended from said fund for purposes consistent with this chapter.
The City may also make appropriations to the Conservation Fund. All
moneys maintained or expended by the Commission shall be recorded
in accordance with City accounting procedures, and any matters relating
to personnel shall be governed in a manner consistent with the pertinent
requirements of the City Charter and appropriate City ordinances.
F.
Open Lands
Committee. The Conservation Commission may establish an Open Lands
Committee as a subcommittee within its rules subject to the appointing
authority of the City Council and subject to the approval of the rules
by the City Council.
A.
Membership. The Dover Pool Advisory Committee shall consist of seven
members and two alternate members. In addition, there shall be one
City Councilor appointed on an ex officio nonvoting basis.
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
Subsequent appointees shall be appointed to three-year terms or less,
if necessary, to achieve a membership with staggered terms.
C.
Authority and duties. The Dover Pool Advisory Committee shall study,
consider and recommend to the City Council and City Manager, or designee,
general policies for the operation of the Dover pools.
A.
Membership. The Dover Housing Authority shall consist of five members
appointed by the City Manager pursuant to RSA 203, qualifying as a
supplementary public corporation.
B.
Terms of members. The Commissioners shall be appointed to five-year
terms pursuant to RSA 203.
C.
Authority and duties. The functions and duties of the Housing Authority
shall be as provided in RSA 203.
A.
Membership. The Energy Commission shall consist of seven members
and four alternates.
[Amended 2-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.02.08-001]
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years
consistent with the provisions of RSA 38:D.
C.
Authority and duties. The Energy Commission shall have the powers
and duties established by state law pursuant to RSA 38:D.
D.
Appropriations. Any appropriation established by the City Council
for use by the Energy Commission shall be held in an Energy Commission
Fund and disbursed in accordance with RSA 38:D subject to the requirements
of the City's purchasing procedures and accounting requirements as
administered by the City Manager.
[Added 4-9-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014.03.12-002; amended 2-25-2015 by Ord. No. 2015.02.11-006]
A.
Membership. The Downtown Dover Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Advisory
Board shall consist of seven voting members, including one City Councilor,
two citizen representatives who do not own or occupy real property
within or adjacent to the Downtown Dover TIF District, and four citizen
representatives who are owners or occupants of real property within
or adjacent to the Downtown Dover TIF District, one of whom may be
recommended by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and one of whom
may be recommended by Dover Main Street. The City Manager (or designee)
shall be an ex officio nonvoting member. All members shall reside
in Dover.
B.
Terms of members. The first three citizen representatives appointed
shall be appointed to terms of two years. The next three citizen representatives
appointed shall be appointed to terms of three years. Thereafter,
all members shall be appointed to terms of three years. The City Council
member will serve for his/her current Council term and shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Board shall
sunset upon expiration of the Downtown Dover TIF District.
C.
Authority and duties. The duties and functions of the Downtown Dover
TIF Advisory Board shall be in accordance with RSA 162-K:14 and as
defined herein. All actions of the Advisory Board shall be authorized
by resolutions of the Board passed on the affirmative votes of at
least 2/3 of the Board members present and voting.
(1)
The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
on the recommended policies and actions for the administration and
operation of the Downtown Dover TIF District.
(2)
The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
regarding the planning, construction and implementation of the Development
program and the operation and maintenance of the district after the
development program is completed.
(3)
The Board shall review all community revitalization tax credit applications
and provide a recommendation to City Council and the District Administrator
on potential impacts to the administration and operation of the Downtown
Dover TIF District.
(4)
The Board shall submit semiannual reports to the City Council.
[Added 2-25-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015.02.11-007]
A.
Membership. The Waterfront Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Advisory Board
shall consist of five voting members, including one City Councilor,
one citizen representative who does not own or occupy real property
within or adjacent to the Waterfront TIF District, and three citizen
representatives who are property owners or occupants of real property
within or adjacent to the Waterfront TIF District, one of whom may
be recommended by the Dover Chamber of Commerce and one of whom may
be recommended by the Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority.
The City Manager (or designee) shall be an ex officio nonvoting member.
All members shall reside in Dover.
B.
Terms of members. The first two citizen representatives appointed
shall be appointed to terms of two years. The next two citizen representatives
appointed shall be appointed to terms of three years. Thereafter,
all members shall be appointed to terms of three years. The City Council
member will serve for his/her current Council term and shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Board shall
sunset upon expiration of the Waterfront TIF District.
C.
Authority and duties. The duties and functions of the Waterfront
TIF Advisory Board shall be in accordance with RSA 162-K:14 and as
defined herein. All actions of the Waterfront TIF Advisory Board shall
be authorized by resolutions of the Board passed on the affirmative
votes of at least 2/3 of the Board members present and voting.
(1)
The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
on the recommended policies and actions for the administration and
operation of the Waterfront TIF District.
(2)
The Board shall advise the City Council and the District Administrator
regarding the planning, construction and implementation of the development
program and the operation and maintenance of the district after the
development program is completed.
(3)
The Board shall submit quarterly reports to the City Council.
[Added 10-28-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015.10.14-021; amended 6-8-2016 by Ord. No. 2016.05.25-008]
A.
Membership. The Heritage Commission shall consist of seven voting
members, including one City Councilor; one citizen recommended by
the Woodman Institute Museum, and five citizens, one of whom may be
a Planning Board member and one of whom may be a Downtown Dover Tax
Increment Finance Advisory Board member. A representative from the
library, appointed by the City Manager, shall be an ex-officio non-voting
member. A staff liaison shall be appointed by the City Manager.
[Amended 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.26-006]
B.
Terms of members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years.
The City Council member shall serve for his/her current Council term
and shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
Original appointments may be staggered so that all Commissioner's
terms do not expire at the same time.
[Amended 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.26-006]
C.
Authority and duties. The Heritage Commission shall have the capacity
to oversee the following duties and functions consistent with RSA
674:
[Amended 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.04.26-006]
(1)
Survey and inventory all cultural and historic resources, in order
to plan for preservation and include valuation.
(2)
Conduct research and publish findings to inform the City Council
and City Manager.
(3)
Assist the Planning Board, as requested, in the development and review
of those sections of the Master Plan which address cultural and historic
resources.
(4)
Advise, upon request, local agencies and other local boards in their
review of requests on matters affecting or potentially affecting cultural
and historic resources, including advising the City Council on the
historic value of potentially replaced qualifying structures pursuant
to RSA 79-E:4.
(5)
Coordinate activities with appropriate service organizations and
nonprofit groups, at the discretion of the City Council.
D.
Appropriations. Any appropriations established by the City Council
for use by the Heritage Commission shall be held in a Heritage Commission
fund and disbursed in accordance with RSA 674:44-b, subject to the
requirements of the City's purchasing procedures and accounting requirements
as administered by the City Manager.
[Added 8-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-.08.12-010]
The membership and duties of the Licensing Board shall be as provided in Chapter 97, Licensing, of the Code of the City of Dover.
[Added 8-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-.08.12-010]
[Added 2-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.02.08-002]
A.
Membership.
The Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion shall consist of up
to nine regular members and two alternate members. The appointed members
shall include one City Councilor ex officio and one Dover School Board
Member ex officio, and efforts shall be made to ensure diversity in
the perspectives, experience, and/or expertise of appointed members.
Exceptions to the Dover residency requirement may be made if recommended
by the City Council's appointments committee and approved by the City
Council.
B.
Terms of
Members. Members shall be appointed to terms of three years. Subsequent
appointees shall be appointed to three-year terms or less, if necessary
to achieve membership with staggered terms.
C.
Authority
and duties. The Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion shall be
only advisory in nature and shall not have authority to bind or commit
the City or the City Council to any action or position. The Committee
for Racial Equity and Inclusion shall perform the following functions:
(1)
Study
and make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager concerning
the elimination of systemic racism and promotion of inclusion in municipal
operations.
(2)
Work
with the City Manager to gather necessary information on municipal
operations, and will coordinate as necessary with Boards and Commissions
and the Dover Schools Racial Equity Vision Keepers Committee.
(3)
Review
data, hold listening sessions, and make recommendations to the City
Council and City Manager, outlining action items on steps to be taken
to work to eliminate systemic racism in municipal operations, including
boards and commissions.
