Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 25, 2018, 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
Appointments

1. KENO 603 Presentation
Submitted by the NH Lottery Executive Director Charlie McIntyre
Town Council will be presented information about a new lottery game, KENO 603, which can be played exclusively in taverns and restaurants that have an active liquor pouring license.

2.  Annual Review with the Technology Committee  
Submitted by Technology Committee Chairman Paul Mondoux
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Technology Committee.  This agenda item is to highlight the committee’s significant actions, current projects, anticipated actions, and to raise any concerns the Council should know or could act on.

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 A198 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 to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapters 34 (Library), 66 (Miscellaneous Duties of the Town Council), 145 (Peddling and Soliciting) and 180 (Temporary Sales Locations and Vendors) of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

Old Business

1.  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 to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapters 92, Amusement Devices, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

2.  Primex Contribution Assurance Program (CAP) for FY 2020 – FY 2022  [Tabled at the January 11, 2018, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
Town Council to consider the option of participating in the Contribution Assurance Program (CAP) for the next three coverage period years (FY 2020 – FY 2022) for Primex’s Property & Liability Program.

New Business

1.  Committee Appointments
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town Committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
- Chip Pollard – Heritage Commission (Full member)
- Rod Buckley – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Alternate member)

2.  Planning and Zoning Board Public Notices
Submitted by Michael Malzone
Town Council to discuss the Planning and Zoning Board’s public and residential notices.

3.  Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Michael Dudash
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $4,110.00 from Merrimack Crimeline to the Merrimack Police Department to be used towards the
K-9 program, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.  Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application for Merrimack Fire Rescue
Submitted by Fire Chief Mike Currier
Town Council to consider Merrimack Fire Rescue’s request to apply for a Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the purchase of at least 48 portable radios and associated equipment.

5.  Discussion of Special Investigation Unit
Submitted by Police Chief Denise Roy
Town Council to discuss options for establishing a special investigation unit within the Merrimack Police Department.

6.  2nd Quarter Financial Review
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
Finance Director Paul Micali will review the key financial information of the quarter ending December 31, 2017. 

Minutes
Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
- January 8, 2018
- January 11, 2018

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: January 19, 2018