CITY OF LEBANON NEWS

JUNE 2015

Engage, Partake, Participate, Contribute, Join, Share,

and Collaborate We Want To Know…

What Do These Things

Mean To You?

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Message From Deputy City Manager Paula Maville

Engage, Partake, Participate, Contribute, Join, Share, and Collaborate.

What Do These Things Mean To You? While I can’t answer that question, I can tell you what it means to us…It means an actively involved citizenship that is informed, up-to-date, and willing to take part in activities that make Lebanon the Number #1 Small Town in America! We currently have two vitally important projects that are unfolding before our eyes, both of which would be best served with as much resident input as possible. The first is the Comprehensive Airport Master Plan; the second is the Downtown Lebanon Visioning Study and Tunnel Project. The goal of the Airport Master Plan is to arrive at a consensus of what the Airport should be; a plan that will provide a pathway to the future. The goal of the Downtown Visioning Study is to identify a range of feasible alternatives that will enhance the physical appearance and functionality of the area to make downtown Lebanon a desirable destination for the region; again a plan that will provide a pathway to the future. YOUR CITY. YOUR AIRPORT. YOUR VOICE.—This is the slogan that we have adopted as the driving point for our Public Engagement Campaign. To build greater understanding and help inform your point of view, we have developed key facts (see pages 3-10) and a comprehensive briefing document that provides information on the Airport’s Financial Data, Regulatory Environment, Air Service Opportunities, and Current Users. We have also developed a survey (found on pages 11 and 12) that will be used to gather information to help the community draft a mission and vision statement at our August 25, 2015 Public Visioning Workshop—please save the date! For more information please visit http://fly.lebnh.net/masterplan, (subscribe there for the latest updates) or call or email Airport Manager Rick Dyment (rick.dyment@lebcity.com; 603-298-8878) On page 13, you will find more detailed information about the Downtown Lebanon Visioning Study and Tunnel Project. Contract details were being finalized as this article was being written. As soon as more information is available, it will be posted to our website (lebnh.net). Please stay tuned!

paula.maville@lebcity.com 603-448-4220

We want to say THANK YOU for your time and attention. You are busy, we get it. You have your own interests, we get that too. We keep reaching out trying to entice you to join the citizen involvement brigade because we feel these are very important matters. You may not be aware that, in 2010, the City Council adopted a set of Guiding Principles that are utilized to inform every decision made by City Officials. Guiding Principle #1 states the following: “All actions and policies of the government of the City of Lebanon shall, first and foremost, benefit the current residents of the City of Lebanon.” Through this action, the City Council is putting you first—your participation in the development of these plans will do the same—put you first. Please take some time to consider what it means to you to engage, partake, participate, contribute, join, share, and collaborate. Hope to see you soon!

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The annual costs to operate and maintain the airport are divided into two categories – capital and operational.

Capital costs include improvements, or additions, to the airport’s infrastructure such as runways, taxiways, terminal building upgrades, navigation equipment and aircraft hangars. Certain non revenue‐producing capital projects are eligible for state and federal funding, which reduces the overall cost of LEB to the city’s residents.

The local share of capital costs are paid for, or reimbursed by, Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) and/or airport revenues. PFCs are monies received from airline passenger ticket purchases from only those that use the airport. These charges are set by federal legislation and are collected by airports, which are then able to use those funds for eligible capital projects.

The application of airport revenues and/or PFC monies means that LEB is providing the local share of capital improvements at little to no cost to City residents. The only time the City has to provide for airport capital costs is when PFCs or airport revenues are not enough to cover the full amount of the local share or the project is not eligible for PFC funding. The figure below illustrates the breakdown of airport capital improvement costs at LEB according to funding source over the last 10 years.

Capital

improvement projects provide a direct economic

benefit by creating engineering,

environmental, planning, and construction‐

related jobs in the region.

From 2003‐2013, out of $10,800,000 in capital improvements Lebanon city residents paid approximately $18,000 or about $1.33 per resident.

Capital projects are funded on a shared basis: 90% Federal (FAA) 5% State (NHDOT) 5% Local (City of Lebanon)

Key Facts: Understanding LEB Financials

CAPITAL COSTSCAPITAL COSTSCAPITAL COSTS

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Key Facts: Understanding LEB Financials

The airport requires an operational budget which consists of administrative expenditures such as employee salaries and benefits, airfield maintenance costs (mowing, plowing, etc.), utilities, and advertising costs. A portion of this budget is allocated to payments into the City’s General Fund, which covers LEB’s administrative overhead and computer support costs as charged by the City. (The budget has varied from year‐to‐year due to vacant staff positions being filled, changes in fire and rescue coverage, and changing fuel and utility prices.)

The airport’s operational budget is supplemented by the City’s General Fund when airport revenues are less than airport expenditures.

Operational Budget for LEB, 2009‐2014 Year Budget 2009 $941,840 2010 $848,510 2011 $977,620 2012 $979,120 2013 $794,440 2014 $864,720

Operational Deficit for LEB, 2009‐2014 Year Deficit Cost Per Resident* 2009 $329,282 $24.39 2010 $191,773 $14.21 2011 $176,335 $13.06 2012 $74,567 $5.52 2013 $60,345 $4.47 2014 $114,866 $8.51

Average $157,861 $11.69

Although LEB historically operates at a deficit, through its on‐airport leases (hangars, etc.) the airport generates a significant amount of property tax revenue that gets contributed to the City’s General Fund, as well as to the school and county tax systems. These amounts are not included in LEB’s operational budget.

Airport‐Generated Property Tax Contributions, 2009‐2014 Year General Fund Schools/County Total 2009 $65,140 $95,457 $151,485 2010 $65,560 $110,541 $179,495 2011 $63,370 $116,614 $186,952 2012 $63,930 $117,137 $189,662 2013 $65,160 $117,571 $186,520 2014 $67,310 $119,784 $189,905

Average $65,078 $112,851 $177,929

On average, LEB generates approximately $177,929 per year in property tax revenue for the City’s General Fund and school and county tax systems

OPERATIONAL COSTSOPERATIONAL COSTSOPERATIONAL COSTS

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Key Facts: The LEB Regulatory Environment

Lebanon Municipal Airport is subject to oversight from various regulatory agencies and organizations at the federal, state, and local levels, including FAA, DOT, DHS/TSA, NHDES, etc. Combined, this oversight encompasses everything from capital improvement projects and air traffic control procedures to airport security and environmental impacts. The regulation provided by these agencies and organizations is often focused on the safe and efficient operation of the airport and its users, as well as the establishment of practices intended to be fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable.

The FAA regulates day‐to‐day airport functions and layout through the use of technical documents, design standards, and airport operating requirements. To support needed airport improvements, meet design requirements, and meet Federal Aviation Regulations, the FAA provides federal funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) as established and dictated by Congress. When airport sponsors such as the City of Lebanon agree to accept these AIP funds for needed rehabilitation or airport improvement projects, the sponsor also agrees to comply with certain obligations and grant assurances, which are enforced through the FAA’s Airport Compliance Program.

Because the Airport receives state and federal funding, there are certain obligations/grant assurances with which LEB and the City must comply per 49 U.S.C. § 47101.

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

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Key Facts: The LEB Regulatory Environment

The Airport must continue to be operated as an Airport, it

cannot be closed or sold.

The Airport must be

continually maintained and not fall into disrepair.

Revenues received from the

Airport must remain with the Airport; money

cannot be diverted to other

municipal departments for purposes that do not relate to the Airport (non‐aeronautical).

Airport land cannot be used , or released, for non‐aeronautical purpose without FAA consent;

property must be used for aviation‐related purposes.

Capital grant assurances expire at the end of the grant item’s useful life (i.e. pavement generally has a useful life of 20

years).

Sponsor shall maintain a fee and rental

structure at the airport in order to make the airport as self‐sustaining as possible.

Sponsor will execute projects subject to plan,

specifications, and schedules approved on Airport Layout

Plan (ALP).

Since land does not have a useful life, any property that was acquired using federal funds is obligated in

perpetuity. Sponsor will take

appropriate action to clear and protect airport facility airspace as required to protect instrument and visual approaches to the airport through use of

removal, lighting, lowering, relocating, or other

mitigation.

As an airport sponsor, the City of Lebanon must be careful not to violate federal grant assurances and obligations because such violations or non‐compliance could result in fines, decreased funding, and/or legal action. The FAA partners with the airport sponsor to provide needed funding, but requires that the sponsor be responsible for meeting safety standards and regulations.

SPONSOR ASSURANCESSPONSOR ASSURANCESSPONSOR ASSURANCES

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Key Facts: Air Service Opportunities at LEB

The EAS program was established in 1978 to protect smaller and rural communities’ connections to the national transportation network while control of the flight/route networks were transferred from federal regulators to the airlines themselves. Since 1978, the federally‐subsidized EAS program (100% user‐fee funded) has endured near endless scrutiny with program modifications and/or cuts occurring every few years. Many once‐eligible airports have fallen out of the EAS program, especially if other airports in the greater vicinity (within 60‐90 minutes) already provide air service. Commercial air service at LEB is presently provided by Cape Air under the EAS program.

Recent Changes to the EAS include:

• Waived requirement for aircraft to be of 15

‐seats or larger • $200 per passenger

subsidy • Minimum average of

10 passenger enplanements per

day

When considering the extensive history of reforms and cuts to the EAS program, it may be prudent for the City of Lebanon and the Airport to consider the community and airport impacts associated with reductions in the EAS program. Some scenarios to consider include:

• Higher airfares to offset increased costs/lower subsidy levels • Impact of a community match toward the EAS subsidy • Loss of subsidy on one of the two destinations currently served • Loss of all subsidies and elimination of air service

Airports that provide commercial passenger service on aircraft carrying more than nine passengers per flight are required to be certificated by the FAA under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139. The basic requirements for Part 139 compliance include:

• Additional inspections of the airfield and approach areas • Compliant Runway Safety Areas • Appropriate aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) capabilities • Increased documentation, training, and record‐keeping

Cape Air and LEB are currently exempt from Part 139 Certification. However, in order for LEB to attract additional air service from network or low‐cost carriers, the airport would be required to comply with Part 139 standards. This would increase LEB’s annual operating costs by an estimated $84,000 every year.

ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE (EAS)ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE (EAS)ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE (EAS)

PART 139 CERTIFICATIONPART 139 CERTIFICATIONPART 139 CERTIFICATION

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Key Facts: Air Service Opportunities at LEB

Network air service for communities similar in size to Lebanon, is increasingly difficult to obtain, with the overwhelming majority of small airports struggling to maintain existing levels of service both in terms of seats and frequency.

Overall, successful air service upgrades are the result of targeted coordination within the local/regional business community and higher education institutions. Shared/common needs for air service will result in a stronger case for improved air service. With enough support from the community, smaller airports can sustain service to a nearby hub through service on regional aircraft of a network airline. From these hubs, passengers can connect to hundreds of destinations in the US and across the globe. Examples of possible network airline service from Lebanon, based on other small non‐hub service, might include:

Industry consolidation has led the network carriers to shift their focus to larger business markets and international flying, which tend to be more lucrative for airlines than domestic and leisure routes with higher levels of competition. LCCs such as Allegiant Air, Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit strive for the lowest possible cost, so they typically operate full‐size aircraft and have multiple flights spread throughout the day to better distribute the operating costs per passengers. Higher passenger volume among multiple flights is the primary reason why LCCs typically do not serve smaller airports with less than 250,000 annual passengers (LEB).

While some LCCs serve airports similar in size to LEB, those situations involve less than daily service to leisure oriented passengers. This type of service yields little to no benefit to the needs of local businesses as they do not connect the airport to a broader, global transportation network. In most instances the LCC service at smaller airports is dependent on a nearby city or populated region to support the demand for service, the nearest populated area is Manchester, which currently offers convenient and affordable LCC air service. Due to the operating characteristics of LCCs and regional market conditions, LCC service at LEB is not anticipated.

NETWORK CARRIERSNETWORK CARRIERSNETWORK CARRIERS

LOW COST CARRIERS (LCCs)LOW COST CARRIERS (LCCs)LOW COST CARRIERS (LCCs)

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Key Facts: Who Uses LEB?

LEB is home to Dartmouth‐Hitchcock Medical Center. The airport is a critical resource for Dartmouth‐Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART), whose crews provide air medical transportation services to the communities of Northern New England. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel at LEB, it is estimated that the DHART team lands at LEB approximately 6 times per month, but utilizes the airport’s ATC services approximately 8 to 10 times per day for non‐LEB flights.

LEB’s presence allows the City of Lebanon and the Upper Valley region to be accessed, and enjoyed, by the outside world. Although it has been demonstrated that alternative air transportation options exist for City residents seeking to depart to other destinations, in the absence of LEB, options for visitors, tourists, students, and/or business professionals seeking to efficiently and affordably access the City are reduced and require travel outside the area or even the state.

‐Organ Transport

‐Patient Transport

‐Search and Rescue

‐Law Enforcement

‐Pilot Training

‐Aerial Tours

‐Tourism

“Without LEB, the region would lose some of its ‘luster’ as one of New Hampshire’s primary

economic destinations.” ‐LEB Economic Impact Study, 2008

According to the NH State Airport System Plan developed in conjunction with the NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics, in 2013, through direct and indirect economic impacts, LEB supported an estimated total of 168 jobs, $8.87 million in labor income, $26.77 million in business output, and $0.33 million in state tax revenue. The airport also generated an estimated $1.47 million in cost savings for local businesses relying on general aviation for business travel.

The FAA’s Aerospace Forecast for 2014‐2034 predicts the business/corporate aviation sector will experience robust growth over the next 20 years. This is in part due to higher corporate profits, growth of the worldwide Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and continued advantages related to safety, security, and flexibility that make business aviation attractive. As LEB currently experiences significant business/corporate use compared to other airports in the state, the airport is poised to capitalize on this potential growth. However, similar to the discussion on network carrier air service, success will be dependent upon targeted, coordinated campaigns between the local/regional business communities and LEB.

PUBLIC VALUEPUBLIC VALUEPUBLIC VALUE

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Key Facts: Who Uses LEB?

LEB is designated by the FAA as a publicly owned, public‐use facility. As a non‐hub, primary commercial service airport, LEB enplanes more than 10,000 annual passengers, but less than 0.5 percent of the nation’s total commercial activity. Non‐hub commercial service airports typically support a large amount of general aviation activity as well, which is the case for Lebanon.

LEB has among the highest number of business operations at any airport in the region, and a number of local industries and institutions utilize the airport, allowing employees, vendors, and visitors to access facilities quickly using charter or corporate aircraft.

Businesses Using LEB Business Employees

Dartmouth‐Hitchcock 8,000 Dartmouth College 3,500

Dartmouth‐Hitchcock Keene 3,000 Hypertherm/Hypertherm, Inc. 4,400

Sturm Ruger 2,700 Simbex 35

COMMERCIAL SERVICECOMMERCIAL SERVICECOMMERCIAL SERVICE

GENERAL AVIATIONGENERAL AVIATIONGENERAL AVIATION

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OR Scan this code and take it on your mobile device

Over the next few months the City of Lebanon is conducting a community conversation about the Lebanon Municipal Airport. The City wants to engage its residents and taxpayers in a conversation about the present role of the Airport, and what it might become in the future, as the City undertakes a Comprehensive Airport Master Plan. The City has prepared four briefing sheets on various aspects of the Airport, including:

• Who uses the Airport? • What air service opportunities exist at the Airport? • How are operations and projects at the Airport paid for? • What are the Airport’s regulatory requirements and constraints?

PLEASE TELL US: 1. How do you feel about the Airport?

I appreciate the Airport as it is I appreciate the Airport, but believe it could perform better in some areas I appreciate the Airport, but I have serious concerns about certain aspects I have no feelings about the Airport I dislike the Airport, but believe that it is important to the City and region I dislike the Airport, and we should take steps to reduce its impact Other:

2. How do you feel the Airport performs in these areas? Mark only one oval per row.

Outstanding

Above Average Average

Below Average Poor

No Opinion

Airport Service

Community Relations

Financial and Operational Efficiency

YOUR CITY. YOUR AIRPORT. YOUR VOICE.

AIRPORT MASTER PLANAIRPORT MASTER PLAN

The following survey can be completed in various ways:

⇒ Mail it to the City of Lebanon, 51 N Park Street, Lebanon NH 03766

⇒ Drop it off at the City Hall - City Manager’s Office ⇒ Complete it on line at: Lebanon Municipal Airport Questionnaire

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In what areas would you like to see the Airport improve upon the most? (Please rank in order ‐ 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest preference) Mark only one oval. 3. Expanded Air Service

1 2 3 4 5

Lowest

Highest

4. Stronger Community Relations 1 2 3 4 5

Lowest

Highest

5. Provide Non‐Aviation Services (i.e. a restaurant) 1 2 3 4 5

Lowest

Highest

6. Improve Transparency 1 2 3 4 5

Lowest

Highest

Frequently (1x/month)

Occasionally (more than 2x/year)

Rarely (1x every few years)

I’ve used it once or twice ever I’ve never used it

14. How often would you say you use the Airport? Mark only one oval.

Please Tell Us About You! Responses may be anonymous, but all respondents must indicate the City/Town that they live in, and Ward, if in Lebanon. Please use the following resource to look up your ward by street: http://goo.gl/AkoDb2

8. Name (optional)

9. Street Address (optional)

Lebanon West Lebanon Other:

_____________

10. City/Town* (required) Mark only one oval.

Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3

I don’t know

11. Ward (if a Lebanon resident or taxpayer)

12. FlyLeb Alerts Mark only one oval. Would you like to receive email alerts regarding the airport master plan process?

Yes No

13. Email Address

7. Financial Performance 1 2 3 4 5

Lowest

Highest

Directly Contacted

City website or social media

Flyers or bulletins

I would not seek an update on the airport Other

______________

15. How do you prefer to be updated about this project? Mark only one oval.

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Revisioning Downtown Lebanon In the coming months, the City will be seeking ideas and input from ALL of its residents about Lebanon’s downtown area and how to make the area a desirable destination for the region. When reports of the condition of the former railroad tunnel under the Hanover Street Pedestrian Mall were released last fall, the City Administration saw an opportunity. Rather than simply spend millions to reconstruct the tunnel, the City will, for the first time in nearly 50 years, take a comprehensive look at how downtown Lebanon looks, feels, and functions. The City is preparing to undertake a Downtown Lebanon Visioning Study and Tunnel Project. The overarching goal of the project is to identify a long‐range, multi‐faceted vision of how to make downtown Lebanon a desirable destination for the region. The City is currently negotiating with a consulting team to help us “identify and assess, through citizen engagement and professional analysis, the range of alternatives and feasibility for revisioning the downtown to enhance the physical appearance and functionality of the area.” Once the consulting team has been retained, they will commence a broad‐based public involvement plan to facilitate stakeholder participation. The outreach plan is expected to include multiple public meetings and presentations, as well as online surveys through the City’s website and social media outlets, and other public appearances (such as the Farmer’s Market) to make it as easy as possible for anyone and everyone to provide ideas and input about how Downtown Lebanon should look, feel, and function. A project‐specific webpage will be created on the City’s website as an easy‐to‐find reference point for project schedules, surveys, resources, and other information about the on‐going Visioning Study. Based on a robust public involvement plan, the consulting team will prepare multiple land use and urban design framework and tunnel treatment alternatives for comment and analysis. Ultimately, the consultant will help identify and present the preferred vision and strategies, based on citizen input and consensus, for recommended near‐term and long‐term modifications. The vision and strategies will include estimated timetables and sequencing for such modifications as well as recommendations for appropriate financing mechanisms to achieve the elements of the plan. Among the topics that will be reviewed during this publicly‐driven process are: • Desired business and land use mix • Marketing / branding • Functionality and efficiency • Character and urban design • Walkability and pedestrian environment • Multi‐modal transportation issues • Wayfinding and gateways • Vehicular traffic flow • Parking and parking management • Downtown events and activities • Public art / fountains • Connectivity to river, greenway, and • Preservation of historic resources The project will also include an in‐depth assessment of the current condition and immediate structural needs of the tunnel beneath the pedestrian mall and parking area. If appropriate, the consultant will prepare specific designs and construction timetables for restoring the structural integrity of the tunnel to permit the reconnection of vehicular circulation and parking above the tunnel.

Please be on the lookout for information and ways to participate.

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CITIZENS ACADEMYCITIZENS ACADEMY

For the first time since its inception, 2015 was the first year we initiated and successfully completed a full Citizens Academy! Our dedicated participants attended class every Thursday night from the beginning of February to the end of April. During this 12-week period, participants learned all of the basics of what it takes to run this City that we all call home. Together we visited various departments and along the way learned how to properly operate fire extinguishers, got an up-close look at the inner workings of our recycling center, wastewater plant, and water treatment plant and took in the view from the back of a police cruiser and even better, took in the view from atop the Airport Control Tower!

The areas covered during the 2015 Academy were: City Management 101, Master Plan, CIP, Budgeting, Work Plan, City Clerk Functions, Permitting & Development Review, City Council, Boards, Committees & Commissions, Library, Recreation, Fire, Police, Airport, Recycling Center, Wastewater & Water Plants.

We encourage you to come learn how the City of Lebanon operates and become more involved on a personal level.

The next Academy will be held in the early part of 2016. Make sure to watch the website and future newsletter for more details.

CLASS OF 2015

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KNOW IT! LEBALERT - PUBLIC ALERT SYSTEM In response to citizen’s requests, and in an effort to avoid information overload, we have been working to create a tailored alert system for residents and businesses

located near major public works projects. This is being done so interested parties may be kept up-to-date on specific projects (road closures, one-way traffic, etc.) without the need for us to issue a city-wide alert. As of this writing, you may now subscribe to alerts that are issued specifically for work in the following project areas: Slayton Hill Road, Dulac Street, CSO #9, CSO #10 and updates about the Airport Master Plan. We invite and encourage you to subscribe to LebAlert. You can do so by visiting alert.lebnh.net, by scanning this code with your smart phone, or by visiting individual construction project pages on dpw.lebnh.net/home/engineering/construction-projects to subscribe to specific projects.

LEBNEWS...A WEEKLY EVENT If it seems like you are always the “last to know” about City news, or you rely on family, friends, or neighbors to keep you up‐to‐date on what’s happening in Lebanon, you need to become a member of the LebNews Community. LebNews is a weekly newsletter that is delivered directly to your email inbox. It contains everything from City Manager updates to employment opportunities, to recreation events, to the Lebanon Police log. All information is linked to lebnh.net, so more information is just a click away. It’s the easiest way to keep informed about City news. Try it today!

WE’RE BUILDING A PHOTO LIBRARY WE WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP

Do you have a favorite place in Lebanon or West Lebanon that offers the perfect photo opportunity? Do you attend community-sponsored events, concerts in Colburn Park, or hike any of our conservation areas? Do you take pictures during these times? Do you have photos that you would be willing to share? We are building our photo library (view it at lebnh.net) and are always looking for more photos. Please consider submitting today and one of your photos may be used by City Staff in future newsletters, publications, or pages on the website. (Please do not submit copyrighted materials and fully complete the submittal form. You will receive full credit for your photo.)

STAY INFORMEDSTAY INFORMED Siob

han Jacobson

Sarah Riley

Travis Paige

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Emergency Preparedness The following is a list of suggested actions residents can take in preparation for a manmade or natural disaster. Everyone needs to be prepared! There is great information available at www.ready.gov on personal preparedness. What can YOU do? GET A KIT ‐ Everyone should have a personal preparedness kit. Services such as water, sewer and electricity can be cut out for several days. What does this mean to you? While the City of Lebanon Emergency Services stand ready to assist you in an emergency, there may be times depending on the demands and limited resources, that a resident may need to be self sufficient for several days in the event of a natural disaster. We will make every attempt to address your needs but calls for service will be prioritized based on life safety. Have enough food, water and critical supplies to take care of each person in your household for up to 72 hours. Information on what you should have in your kit can be found at www.ready.gov. MAKE A PLAN ‐ You and your family may not be together during an emergency. Families should develop a plan for making contact with each other, such as through an out of state family member during an emergency. STAY INFORMED ‐ Local authorities may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do. However, you should listen to your battery operated or hand crank NOAA Weather Radio watch TV, listen to the radio or check the Internet often for official news and instructions as they become available. For more information about NOAA Weather Radio visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr. • Do not use electrical items such as computers or television sets as power surges from lightning can cause

serious damage. • A corded telephone should only be used in an emergency, but cordless phones and cell phones are safe to

use. Also, remember that cordless telephones require power and will not operate during a power outage. • The City of Lebanon will make every attempt to provide timely information and updates via several sources:

ο Local Radio & Television ο City of Lebanon Website – www.lebcity.com ο Facebook – The Lebanon Fire Department maintains a Facebook page to assist in providing

updates on local emergency activities ‐ https://www.facebook.com/lfdnh?ref=bookmarks or search Lebanon, NH Fire Department.

ο City of Lebanon LEBALERT email blast – to register please http://alert.lebnh.net/ and enter your email address in the text box under “subscribe to lebalert”.

ο During a local emergency the City of Lebanon will also publish phone numbers for residents to call for up‐to‐date information or to request assistance.

If you require immediate assistance during an emergency please call 911. If you have any questions about personal preparedness please feel free to Lebanon Emergency Management at (603) 448‐8810, Monday thru Friday between 8AM and 4PM.

Fire Department 12 South Park Street, Lebanon, NH 03766

(603)448‐8810 http://fire.lebnh.net/

Chris Christopoulos, Fire Chief Jeffrey Libbey, Assistant Fire Chief

fire@lebcity.com

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Our Instructional Objective: "To develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked." The Lebanon Police Department is proud to offer The Rape Aggression Defense System. It’s a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program.

We try to offer at least one class a month depending on scheduling and facility availability. Our course is taught by certified R.A.D. instructors, Lieutenant Stephen St. Louis, Corporal Gerald Brown and Senior Officer Nicholas Alden, from the Lebanon Police Department. Class sizes are limited to twenty women. This program is designed for the average woman with no previous experience or background in physical skills training. If you would like to participate in a R.A.D. class, host a R.A.D. class in Lebanon or would like further information please contact Beth Beraldi, Elizabeth.Beraldi@lebcity.com or 448-8800. You can visit R.A.D.’s website at rad-systems.com for further information about the program or visit the link on our police department webpage.

What Does This Law Mean? • No use of hand held electronic devices capable of providing voice or

data communications while driving or temporarily halted in traffic for a stop sign, traffic signal or other momentary delays

• This includes cell phones, GPS, tablets, iPods, iPads or other devices that require data entry

What Is Allowed? • Emergency calls to 911 or other public safety agencies will be

allowed • Bluetooth or other hands-free electronic devices will be allowed • One hand non-cellular 2-way radio use will be allowed

Special Information For Drivers Under 18 • Drivers under 18 will not be allowed to use any electronic device

(hand-held or not) except to report an emergency

PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 1st Offense $100 fine

2nd Offense $200 fine

3rd Offense within 2 years $500 fine

Penalty Assessments will be added to the fines

Police Department

36 Poverty Lane, Lebanon, NH 03766 (603)448‐1212 http://police.lebnh.net/

Michael T. French, Interim Police Manager Phillip J. Roberts, Deputy Police Chief

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WHAT IS THE CITY DOING ABOUT THE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS (CSO)? The City has been constructing new sanitary sewers to separate combined sewers for years. As required by a consent decree issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services (DES), the City has completed an evaluation of alternatives to control CSO discharges. The City is implementing the elimination of the CSO’s by separating the sanitary wastewater from the storm water under a schedule which will have all the CSO’s eliminated by 2020. New pipes are being installed in the currently “combined sewer” areas to allow only sanitary wastewater to be transported to the Wastewater Treatment Facility, while storm water only will be discharged to the rivers.

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? Homeowners should be aware that dumping household chemicals, paint, etc. down the sink could be discharged to the river through CSO’s. To minimize this impact, you are encouraged to avoid disposing of toxic chemicals in your sinks or drains and to use environmentally safe cleaners when possible. You should not dispose of litter, motor oils or other chemicals in the streets or catch basins because these pollutants will be transported by storm drains or combined sewers and ultimately discharged to the rivers. If your house or business has roof drains or sump pump connected to the sewer, you should investigate alternate locations for discharge. This will lower the overall flow in the combined and separated sewers during rainstorms and reduce the amount of water discharged through the CSO’s. For additional information call the Public Works Department.

CSO UPDATES: CSO #9 includes the following streets in West Lebanon – Pleasant Street, Orcutt Avenue, Farman Avenue, Whitcomb Avenue, Powers Street, Tenley Drive and a portion of Maple Street. The project successfully separated the storm water from the sewer during the fall of 2014 and will be complete with pavement, loaming and seeding, sidewalks, curbings and walkways by the end of the summer. CSO #10 includes the following streets in West Lebanon – Green Street West, Winter Street West, Dana Street (N. Main to Prospect St.), Timothy Avenue, Pearl Street, Prospect Street West, North Main Street (Estabrook Circle to Dana St.) and Highland Avenue. The contract was awarded to Sargent Corporation from Westbrook, ME. Construction on CSO #10 began this spring and is slated for completion in November 2015. CSO #11 in Lebanon is currently under design. The following streets are anticipated to be encompassed in the project area: Mason Street, West Street, Childs Street, Granite Street, Young Street, Guyer Street, Bliss Street, Light Street and portions of High Street and Mechanic Street. Construction for CSO 11 is slated to begin in the spring of 2016.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES:

Slayton Hill Reconstruction Project – Entails the construction of approximately 2 miles of roadway. Last year 1,000 feet of linear roadway was constructed. Work resumed this spring: the remaining roadwork, drainage and retaining walls was undertaken. The project is slated to be complete in late fall.

Dulac Street – The project moved into the final design phases in the winter of 2014. The spring months were designated to acquiring all the necessary permits for the project. Construction is anticipated to begin late summer.

NH Route 120 Sewer Project – This project began early summer 2014. To date sewer lines have been replaced on Little Heater Road, Heater Road and NH Route 120. In the spring work resumed on Etna Rd. with sewer line replacement at the I-89 crossing.

CEMETERIES: A reminder, that the cemeteries are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. If you see anyone in the cemeteries acting suspiciously or damaging the cemeteries, please call the Lebanon Police Department (448-1212).

WORK ZONE SAFETY: When traveling around the Upper Valley area, you are likely to come upon a construction zone. Please practice work zone safety by slowing down, reading signs, watching for the flag person's instructions, and workers working in the zone. Also, remember the fine for speeding ranges from $250 - $500 in an established work zone. Please help us to keep our roads and workers safe by doing your part.

Public Works / Engineering 193 Dartmouth College Hwy, Lebanon, NH 03766

(603)448‐3112 http://dpw.lebnh.net/

Michael Lavalla, Director Bruce Temple, Assistant Director

Wayne Leonard, Assistant Director

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Lebanon Library 9 East Park Street Lebanon NH 03766 (603)448‐2459

HOURS: Mon‐Thurs, 10am ‐ 8pm Fri‐Sat, 10am ‐ 5pm

The Kilton Community Garden was born in 2015! Phase one involved the construction of sixteen garden beds in the green space behind the Kilton Library. More garden beds will hopefully be available next year as well!

Our mission statement: Our mission is to provide access to a local source of organically grown fruits and vegetables, educate young people and adults about the benefits of gardening, connect individuals to the natural world, and cultivate a community of individuals committed to sustainable land use in an urban setting.

Pictured: Arlene Guest, Maria Ortiz, Laura Barrett, Kathleen Beckett, Sean Fleming, Jon Davis‐Secord, Muffy Faucher, Ariel Arwen

Kilton Library 80 Main Street

West Lebanon NH 03784 (603)298‐8544

Lebanon Public Libraries

(603) 448‐2459 / (603) 298‐8544 http://leblibrary.com

Sean Fleming, Director sean.fleming@leblibrary.com

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Human Services 24 Hanover Street, Suite 9, Lebanon, NH 03766

(603)448‐2944 http://hs.lebnh.net/ Lynne Goodwin, Director

lynne.goodwin@lebcity.com

The Human Services Department provides assistance to eligible Lebanon and West Lebanon residents who can’t meet their basic needs. In determining eligibility for assistance, applicants must demonstrate that the cost of their essential needs (housing, electricity, heat, food, prescriptions, etc.) exceeds the available household income and liquid assets.

There are additional resources available in the community to assist residents with basic needs. Human Services would like all residents to be aware of these programs, whether you can benefit yourself or know somebody who can.

Section 8 Housing Assistance Lebanon Housing Authority (LHA) opened the waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for the purpose of adding names of income‐eligible families to the existing waiting list during the submission period that began Monday, April 20, 2015, and ends Monday, August 31, 2015. During this period, only current application forms downloaded from the LHA website at www.lebanonhousing.org or requested directly by telephone or mail from the LHA office will be accepted. Application forms previously marked CLOSED for Section 8 will not be accepted. For more information or to download application forms, visit the LHA application page on their website. Applications are accepted by mail or in person at the LHA offices at 31 Romano Circle, West Lebanon, NH 03684 during regular business hours. Contact 603‐298‐5753.

Electric Assistance The NH Electric Assistance Program (EAP) gives eligible customers a discount on their monthly electric bills. The discount is from 9% to 77% depending on your gross household income, household size, and electricity usage. The EAP discount helps make electric bills more affordable, and being able to pay the electric bill every month avoids the risk of service disconnection for nonpayment. Tri‐County CAP can help you determine if you are eligible for the discount. Contact 603‐443‐6100. Applications are taken on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Fuel Assistance Tri‐County CAP receives Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to help eligible households afford the high cost of heating their homes. Tri‐County CAP can pay for delivered heating fuels (oil, propane, wood), as well as electricity, and if heat is included in rent, a rent payment can be made. If you have Section 8 or subsidized rent with heat included, your household will not qualify, but if heat is not included in your subsidized rent, you may apply. The most vulnerable households, those with elderly or disabled members, or those with children under age 6, are prioritized. The program begins around December 1 and ends April 30th each year. The most vulnerable households as described above may apply before September 1. All other households must wait until after September 1 to apply. Contact 603‐443‐6100.

Food Stamps/SNAP Benefits and the Lebanon Farmers’ Market Spend up to $10 on locally grown fresh farm produce at the Farmers’ Market using your SNAP benefits/EBT card and receive up to $10 of additional produce for FREE!

LISTEN Community Dinners A hearty three‐course dinner is served FREE to the public at 5 PM Monday‐Friday at LISTEN’s Community Dinner Hall at 42 Maple Street in White River Jct., VT. Doors open at 4 PM. Contact 603‐448‐4553 for more information.

HOURS: Walk‐In Hours: Mon‐Fri, 2:00‐4:00PM; Appointments: Mon‐Fri, 9AM‐12:30PM

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City Clerk’s Office

TOP DOG We are pleased to report that we had 356 eligible contestants for this year’s contest. From these contestants, Mayor Georgia Tuttle randomly selected three winners. The winners were awarded their fabulous prizes on Saturday May 16th during the Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Awareness Day at West Lebanon Feed and Supply. Our 2015 Top Dog is Chelsea, a chocolate Labrador Retriever mix owned by Heidi & Jeff Bellimer of West Lebanon. Our first runner-up was Snickers, owned by Brad and Marisue Valentine of West Lebanon. Our second runner-up was Chloe, owned by Pamela Lee of West Lebanon.

We would like to thank our sponsors of this contest, who all generously donated fabulous prizes: Our Primary Sponsor is West Lebanon Feed and Supply, and our other sponsors include Affectionate Pet Salon, Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital, All Around Towne Photography, SAVES and Stonecliff Animal Clinic. Tips for making your summer month visits to the City Clerk’s office faster and more efficient. Just a reminder to residents that the summer months are the busiest months of the year in the City Clerk’s Office. In order to expedite your visits to our office and potentially avoid long lines, we offer the following suggestions: ♦ Have all your paper work ready and feel free to call ahead to make sure you have everything you need. If you are

doing renewals for your motor vehicles and plan to pay by check, have your check completed prior to your arrival. Reminder – we accept cash and checks only. If you prefer not to come into the office, you can renew your vehicles online once you receive your renewal notice from us or through the mail.

♦ The end of the day is generally very busy for this office so if you are in a hurry, plan to make your trip to the office any

time other than the end of the day. Most often mid to late mornings are when the lines are the shortest! If you do need to come towards the end of the day, please keep in mind that we do close promptly at 4:30 pm and if there is still a line of customers at that time, you may be asked to come back another time if you have a lengthy transaction(s) to complete.

Motor Vehicle Title Exempt Law Beginning January 1, 2015, the State of New Hampshire did away with the previous title exempt law that stated vehicles 15 years old and older were exempt from titling. The new law, effective January 1, 2015, requires all motor vehicles year 2000 or newer, to now be titled. Any year 1999 and older vehicles will continue to be exempt from titling. Marriage License Hours If you plan to come into the office to obtain a marriage license, please remember that licenses are processed between the hours of 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Because of the time it takes to process a marriage license, the hours are limited to when we have most staffing available. Landfill Tickets We’d also like to remind you that landfill tickets may be purchased at the Water & Sewer and Tax Collector windows as well. So, if you are just visiting our office for landfill tickets, you can avoid our lines and purchase tickets at the other end of the counter. Both of our libraries also sell landfill tickets.

Phone: (603)448‐3054 Fax: (603)442‐6148

Email: cityclerk@lebcity.com

City Clerk: Sandra L. Allard Deputy City Clerk: Kristin M. Kenniston Assistant City Clerks: Lori Gould, Darlene Cook, Tiffany Adams

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I leave to be a husband for my wife Ruth, a father for my children Ben, Kate, and Zack, and a best friend for my dogs Chloe, Olive, Loaf, and Laddie and my cat Henrietta. It was a honor to serve the community members of Lebanon.

In my service, I have lived by the code that courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all the others. I commend the code for all who follow me.

Parting Words of Wisdom From GREG LEWIS

Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Some trails are happy

ones, Others are blue.

It’s the way you ride the trail that counts, Here’s a happy one

for you.

~Dale Evans

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Georgia A. Tuttle, MD, Mayor Ward: 1 Suzanne M. Prentiss, Asst Mayor Ward: 1 Bruce Bronner Ward: 2 10 Mack Avenue, West Lebanon 03784 c/o 51 N Park Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 73 Church Street, Lebanon NH 03766 603‐448‐1071 603‐381‐9195 bronner.bruce@gmail.com councilortuttleward1@myfairpoint.net simonprentiss1@gmail.com Bill Finn Ward: 2 Clifton Below Ward: 3 Carol Dustin Ward: 3 107 Cross Road, Lebanon NH 03766 25 Perley Avenue, Lebanon NH 03766 5 Allen Street, Lebanon NH 03766 603‐448‐6265 603‐448‐2519 603‐448‐4038 billfinnjr@aol.com clifton.below@gmail.com cwdustin@gmail.com Karen Liot Hill At Large Erling Heistad At Large Timothy J. McNamara At Large 24 Messenger Street, Lebanon NH 03766 7 Forest Avenue, Lebanon NH 03766 8 Timothy Avenue, W.Lebanon NH 03784 603‐252‐2542 603‐448‐9955 603‐298‐5472(H) / 603‐646‐0936(W) karenliothill@gmail.com erlingheistad@gmail.com tmmcnamara3@gmail.com

Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall—51 North Park Street, Lebanon, NH 03766

Minutes of all meetings can be found on the City of Lebanon’s website at http://council.lebnh.net/bcomm/city‐meetings/city‐meeting‐minutes

Your City Council

Seated, l to r: City Manager Greg Lewis; Mayor Georgia Tuttle; Carol Dustin; Assistant Mayor Sue Prentiss;

Standing, l to r: Steve Wood; Erling Heistad; Heather Vogel; Nicole Cormen; Karen Liot Hill; Bruce Bronner

Contact Editors Paula Maville or Tina Stearns (City Manager’s Office) with any suggestions or ideas for this publication:

Phone: 603‐448‐4220 email: paula.maville@lebcity.com or tina.stearns@lebcity.com

Back Row Standing: B. Finn; E. Heistad; T. McNamara; C. Below; B. Bronner / Front Row Seated: K. LiotHill; G. Tuttle; S. Prentiss; C. Dustin

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AIRPORT (Lebanon Municipal) ............................................. 298-8878 ASSESSING .............................................................. 448-1499 Property Values; Property Ownership Verification BUILDING INSPECTION / CODES ..................................... 448-1524 Building Permits; Electrical Permits

CITY CLERK .............................................................. 448-3054 Auto Registrations; Birth Certificates; Marriage Licenses; Voter Registration

CITY MANAGER ................................................................. 448-4220 Vendor’s Permits; City Council Information

FINANCE ............................................................................ 448-0682 Payables/Receivables

FIRE—EMERGENCY .......................................................... 911 FIRE—ADMINISTRATION .................................................. 448-8810 Codes; Fire Prevention

HUMAN RESOURCES ........................................................ 448-0683 HUMAN SERVICES ............................................................. 448-2944 LIBRARY— LEBANON ........................................................ 448-2459 LIBRARY— KILTON ............................................................ 298-8544 PARKS & RECREATION ..................................................... 448-5121 PLANNING & ZONING ........................................................ 448-1457 POLICE—EMERGENCY ..................................................... 911 POLICE—DISPATCH .......................................................... 448-1212 POLICE—ADMINISTRATION ............................................. 448-8800 PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN. & DIRECTOR ............................. 448-3112 ENGINEERING .................................................................... 448-0674 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE ....................................... 448-3112 Street/Sidewalk Conditions; Snowplowing; Cemetery Maintenance SOLID WASTE FACILITY .................................................... 298-6486 RECYCLING CENTER ........................................................ 298-6484 TAX COLLECTOR ............................................................... 448-1720 WASTEWATER PLANT ....................................................... 298-5986 WATER PLANT ................................................................... 448-2514 WATER & SEWER BILLING ................................................ 448-1569

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