Nashua Finance Committee Meeting - July 2, 2026

The Nashua Finance Committee met on July 2, 2026, to consider a series of contracts, amendments, and resolutions. All items on the agenda were approved, including over $5 million in expenditures for public safety communications, parking garage repairs, wastewater infrastructure, and facility cleaning. A major amended development agreement for the NIMCO site was recommended for final passage to the full Board of Aldermen. The meeting concluded with a heated public comment period.

Consent Calendar

• Emergency purchase orders for a landfill leak were accepted and placed on file without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comment was offered on agenda items during the initial public comment period.
• During the general public comment period at the end of the meeting, Lori Ordolano of Nashua addressed the committee, expressing anger and frustration with city officials. She accused city leaders of mocking the public and creating a negative narrative about her, using profane language and threatening to use abusive language at future meetings. Ordolano stated she has not been treated with respect and claimed her suggestions have been ignored. She referenced a prior incident involving Director Tim Cummings and a lawsuit. In response, Alderwoman Clee expressed disgust at the language, noting that students may be watching, and called for action. Alderman Greg expressed disappointment, stating that city employees have been affected by Ordolano's behavior and that verbal abuse is unacceptable.

Discussion Items

• Motorola Solutions Contract ($318,732): Mr. Mansfield explained that the annual maintenance agreement covers a system upgrade every two years, security updates, preventative maintenance, and technical support. Aldermen asked clarifying questions about cost frequency and total amount. Motion passed unanimously.
• Kale America Inc. (Flowbird) Amendment ($31,392): Parking Manager Jill Stansfield confirmed the annual service agreement for pay station data and warranty, with pricing held. The contract now exceeds $25,000 due to inclusion of School Street garage devices. Aldermen clarified that the pay stations are city-owned and separate from the parking app. Motion passed.
• Greenman Peterson Inc. Amendment ($117,455.30): Owner's Project Manager Tim Lamere explained this covers continued oversight for Phase 2 of the Elm Street parking garage repairs. Aldermen asked about the phasing logic and budget. Staff confirmed the costs were planned and within the bond budget. Motion passed.
• Randall Paulson Inc. Amendment ($42,425): This amendment provides architectural construction administration services for Phase 2 of the parking garage. Motion passed.
• Whiting Turner Contracting Co. Amendment ($2,300,320): This is the guaranteed maximum price contract for building out the parking department office in the Elm Street Garage. Alderman Sullivan requested clarification on the funding source; staff acknowledged the memo's reference to a "parking garage repair fund" was inaccurate and that the money comes from the $15 million bond. Director Cummings agreed to provide a corrected memo. Motion passed.
• Target Solutions Learning LLC Renewal ($79,546.29): Fire Chief Luxton requested approval for a three-year renewal of the online training software platform used for fire department certifications. Motion passed.
• ADS Environmental Services Contract ($329,500): Wastewater Superintendent David Boucher explained a three-year contract for flow monitoring at CSO sites and interceptor, along with rain gauge monitoring. The bid went to a new company. Motion passed.
• Resource Management Inc. Amendment ($60,000): This covers the final biosolids load for FY26. Motion passed.
• Bill's World-Class Cleaning Contract ($90,000): One-year contract for cleaning DPW and wastewater facilities. Alderman Johnson questioned why custodial work is outsourced. Director Cummings explained the city lacks custodial staff and plans to bring services in-house eventually, but that this contract is a bridge. Alderwoman Clee questioned potential savings of in-house versus contract. Motion passed.
• 2026 Paving Program Change Order No. 2 ($630,000): City Engineer Dan Hudson explained that only one of two paving contracts was awarded, and this change order adds additional roads (Manchester Street and West Hollis Street) to the existing contract. Motion passed.
• 2026 Sewer and Drain Improvement Contract with RWC Enterprises ($749,395): Low bidder for sewer and drain work this summer. Motion passed.
• IMEG Inc. Amendment ($388,000): Engineering services to support sewer and drain rehabilitation contracts, including field oversight. Aldermen asked about scope and whether work could be done in-house. Hudson noted that in-house staff are fully utilized. Motion passed.
• IMEG Inc. Amendment for 2025 CIPP Lining ($118,935.50): Additional engineering support for the cured-in-place pipe lining project. Motion passed.
• Hazen and Sawyer Contract ($149,156): Engineering services for EPA MS4 stormwater permit compliance. Alderwoman Clee asked about reporting and testing; Hudson clarified that Hazen will collect samples and assist with the annual permit report. Motion passed.
• Resolution R26047 – NIMCO Site Development Agreement: Director Hannem presented an amended master development agreement with Lansing Melbourne Group. Changes include splitting the original 254-unit building into two buildings (240 total), phasing, an option fee for the second building, increased purchase price, and additional maintenance responsibilities. Aldermen asked about financial impact; staff noted the new deal increases net revenue by about $1.2 million plus option fees. Alderwoman Johnson expressed concern about housing outpacing job growth and requested additional data. A motion to recommend final passage to the full board passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• All fourteen communications and contract approvals passed unanimously.
• Resolution R26047 (amended NIMCO development agreement) was recommended for final passage to the full Board of Aldermen.
• The record of expenditures for June 12–25, 2026, was approved as compliant.
• No other business was taken up. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.