2026-09-15 - Council Committee of the Whole
Summary
- Agenda adopted by motion of Mr. Boggerty, seconded by Mr. Lewis, unanimously.
- Children & Family First presented the Nurse-Family Partnership program; the presentation was informational and no action was taken.
- Council members gave August 2026 district reports.
- The Utility Committee recommended awarding the Heatherfield Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid No. 27-0001WW, to Eastern States Construction Services, Inc. for $497,139.17; motion by Dr. Sudler, seconded by Mr. Anderson, unanimous roll call with Ms. Arndt and Mr. Iriowen absent.
- The Utility Committee recommended Change Order No. 1 to SEL Engineering Services for the Cartanza Substation foundation in the amount of $71,750, increasing the contract from $155,629 to $227,379; motion by Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, unanimous roll call with Ms. Arndt and Mr. Iriowen absent.
- The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee heard the SJR8 Regulatory Barrier Analysis presentation; no action was required, and a public workshop was announced for October 14, 2026, at the Dover Public Library.
- Councilwoman Hall presented the proposed 18-month data center moratorium; Dr. Sudler moved to forward the proposed ordinance to Council, the Planning Commission, and the City Solicitor, seconded by Mr. Anderson, unanimously carried. Public speakers William Faust, Jr., Bonnie Pennington, and Reginald Daniel raised infrastructure and environmental concerns.
- City Manager Sharon Duca presented an informational Priority-Based Budgeting overview proposing a FY2027 pilot.
Issues discussed
- Data Center Moratorium (Ordinance 2026-14)
- Heatherfield Pump Station Replacement Contract
- Cartanza Substation Foundation Change Order
- SJR8 Regulatory Barrier Analysis
- Priority-Based Budgeting
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