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Town Council Agenda

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Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 7:00pm

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
PFOA Update
Highway Garage Project Update
Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements

1.   Recognition of Town Committee Member
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council will present a certificate to the following individual for his service to the Town of Merrimack: Dustin Liukkonen – Technology Committee

2.   Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present a recognition award to former Master Firefighter David A. Trepaney in recognition of his retirement from Merrimack Fire & Rescue Department with almost 30 years of full-time service.  November 30, 1997 – September 30, 2017

3.   Recognition of Town Councilor Dan Dwyer
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council will present a recognition award to Daniel Dwyer in recognition of his service to the Town of Merrimack as a Town Councilor for over 7 years.  April 13, 2010 – October 26, 2017

Appointments
Public Hearing

1.  Public Hearing - Consideration of Changes to Chapters of the Merrimack Town Code
Submitted by Town Council Chair Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapters 19, 27, 111, 142 and 193 of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda

1.  Consideration of Changes to Chapters of the Merrimack Town Code [Final Reading]
Submitted by Town Council Chair Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council will consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapters 11, 79, 139, 158 and 178 of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

2.  Introduction of Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the Merrimack Town Code [Final Reading]
Submitted by Town Council Chair Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council will consider the acceptance of Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

Old Business

1.  O’Gara Drive Recreation Area Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Council to discuss the plan and next steps for the O’Gara Drive recreation area.

New Business

1.  Police Chief Position Confirmation
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council shall consider the confirmation of the appointment of a new Police Chief, pursuant to Charter Article 7-8.

2.  Merrimack Conservation Commission Signage Discussion
Submitted by MCC Member Michael Boisvert
Town Council to consider the MCC’s request to post signage on Town parcel 4D1-10 (Merrimack river access under railroad parcel), and talk about enforcement.

3.  Consideration of Changes to Chapters of the Merrimack Town Code [First Reading]
Submitted by Town Council Chair Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapters 81, 163, 167, 169 and 183 of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

4.  Direction for 2018/2019 Budget
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Paul T. Micali
To ask the Town Council to contemplate budget parameters for the 2018/2019 budget season which will be discussed at a future meeting.

5.  Review of 2018/2019 Budget Schedule
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review the 2018/19 budget schedule.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
- October 12, 2017

Comments from the Press
Comments from the Public
Comments from the Council
Adjourn

A copy of the backup material for each agenda item is available for review in the Town Council’s Office located at the Merrimack Town Hall.
Posted:  October 20, 2017