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Votes at a glance: contracts, easement, and appointments approved; budget ordinance introduced and tabled
Summary
At the March 17 Somersworth City Council meeting the council adopted a road resurfacing contract, authorized filing for an SRF loan application, accepted an easement from the American Legion, approved several appointments, and introduced the FY26 budget ordinance (which was tabled for further review).
During its March 17 meeting the Somersworth City Council took several formal actions on contracts, land use, appointments and routine matters and recorded votes on multiple adopted resolutions.
Key outcomes
- Road resurfacing contract: The council adopted Resolution 42-25 to authorize the city manager to contract with GMI Asphalt Inc. of Belmont, N.H., for FY25 road resurfacing work on Flint Street, Willand Drive, Granite Way and Woodchuck Lane in an amount “not to exceed $1,500,000.” The resolution was adopted following a motion by Councilor Witham and second by Councilor Gibson.
- Wastewater loan application: The council adopted Resolution 43-25 authorizing the city manager to file an application to the State Revolving Fund (SRF) for a loan to fund wastewater facility improvements. The motion to adopt was made by Councilor Witham and seconded by Councilor Parity Catanzaro.
- Easement acceptance: The council adopted Resolution 44-25 authorizing the city manager to accept an easement from American Legion Post 69 for right-of-way work associated with the Constitutional Way Complete Streets project. Councilor Cameron moved adoption and Councilor Vincent seconded.
- Street naming: The council adopted Resolution 45-25 to name Wellington Place and assign addresses, with minor clerical corrections to require plural street signs; Councilor Witham moved adoption with Councilor Goodwin seconding.
- Appointments: The council approved nominations for Ken Hilton (reappointment as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment) and John Splane (appointment as an alternate member of the Planning Board). The slate was moved by Councilor Vincent and seconded by Councilor Gibson; the motion carried.
- Budget ordinance introduction: The city manager’s FY26 proposed budget (Ordinance 16-25) was read by title and then laid on the table for further amendment and deliberation (motion by Councilor Witham, seconded by Councilor Gibson). The council scheduled a budget workshop and a public hearing; final adoption remains pending.
Votes and procedure notes
Most adopted resolutions were passed by roll call after motions and seconds were recorded on the floor. Several councilors spoke in support of the road contract and the easement; the budget ordinance was intentionally tabled so the council could review the manager’s proposed book ahead of amendments and final votes.
