Amended II Town Council meeting agenda
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room
Amended on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Amended on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements
1. Recognition of Town Committee Member
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to present a certificate to the following individual for his volunteer service to the Town of Merrimack:
- Neil Anketell (Planning Board)
2. Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present a recognition award to Paul Ford in recognition of his retirement from the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department after more than 20 years of full time service to the Town of Merrimack: June 8, 2003 – August 1, 2023.
3. Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present a recognition award to Becky Starkey in recognition of her retirement from the Merrimack Public Works Administration after more than 40 years of full time service to the Town of Merrimack: June 27, 1983 – September 29, 2023.
Appointments
1. Annual Review with the Zoning Board Adjustment
Submitted by Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair Rich Conescu
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This agenda item is to highlight the board’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 – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Repeal Section 2.02.4.D
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus and Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to repeal Section 2.02.A.D (Mixed Use Developments Permitted in the I-1 District by Conditional Use Permit), pursuant to Charter Article V.
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
Old Business
New Business
1. Community Development Director Position Confirmation
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council shall consider the confirmation of the appointment of a new Community Development Director, pursuant to Charter Article 7-8.
2. Proposed Amendments to Chapter 193, Welfare Guidelines, of the Merrimack Town Code [First Reading]
Submitted by Welfare Administrator Patricia Murphy
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter 193, Welfare Guidelines, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.
3. Investment Policy
Submitted by Finance Director Adam Britten
The Town Council to review and consider the approval of the Town’s Investment Policy, for the investment of public funds held by the Town Treasurer, in accordance with RSA 35:9 and RSA 41:29 for FY 2023-24.
4. MS-434 Update
Submitted by Finance Director Adam Britten
The Town Council to receive an update on the MS-434.
5. Committee Appointments
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individual to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
* Lon Woods – Heritage Commission (Full member)
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
♦ September 14, 2023
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: September 22, 2023
Amendment posted: September 25, 2023
Second amendment posted: September 26, 2023