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Amended Town Council Agenda

Submitted on August 25, 2020 - 9:40am
Revised on August 25, 2020 - 9:45am
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Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 7:00pm

 

 Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 7:00 PM
*Postponed from August 20, 2020*
Amended on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 9:45 AM
Amended on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 4:00 PM


PUBLIC info for those who want to listen and participate via phone:
(929) 205 6099 US (New York)
(312) 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 944 4645 7917

To View the Virtual Meeting:
Merrimack TV Channel 20 (Comcast)
Merrimack TV Facebook Live Page http://www.facebook.com/merrimacktv

If you wish to speak during the Public Hearing, when prompted to do so by the Chairman, you may press *9 to be placed in que. When it is your turn to speak, the Chairman or designee will recognize you by the last three digits of your phone number. You will be asked to state your name and address for the recorded minutes.

Submit public comments to: TCPublicComments@MerrimackNH.Gov

Public comments must be received prior to the start of the meeting on 8/27/2020 at 7PM. The Council Chair will determine if they can read all public comments. These e-mails can be read at the discretion of the participants or recorded for the meeting minutes as part of the public record.  

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements

1.  Recognition of Retirement of Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present an award to Master Firefighter/Paramedic William P. Pelrine in recognition of his retirement after more than 18 years of full-time service with the Town of Merrimack Fire & Rescue Department.  Bill retired on March 28, 2020.  He will be awarded with a plaque.

2. Recognition of Retirement of Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present an award to Captain Brian Dubreuil in recognition of his retirement after more than 25 years of full-time service with the Town of Merrimack Fire & Rescue Department.  Brian retired on March 19, 2020.  He will be awarded with a plaque.

Appointments

1.   State Primary Election Discussion
Submitted by Town Moderator Lynn Christensen
The Town Moderator to discuss the process and rules for the upcoming State Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Public Hearing

1.   Public Hearing - Consideration of Changes to Chapter 183, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Merrimack Town Code [Tabled at the August 6, 2020 Town Council meeting]
Submitted by the Merrimack Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the recommended changes to Chapter 183, Vehicles and Traffic, to revise the wording on Hadley Road to prohibit vehicles from parking on Hadley Road during school hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) on school days, pursuant to Charter Article V.

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

1.   Consideration of Changes to Chapter 181, Traffic and Special Event Management, of the Merrimack Town Code [Final Reading]
Submitted by the Merrimack Town Council
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter 181, Traffic and Special Event Management, of the Merrimack Town Code, amending Section 181-05, Violations and Penalties, pursuant to Charter Article V.

2.   Consideration of Changes to Chapter 183, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Merrimack Town Code [Final Reading] – Tabled at the August 6, 2020 Town Council meeting
Submitted by the Merrimack Town Council
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter 183, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Merrimack Town Code, to amend 183-36, Schedule IX: Parking Prohibited at All Times, pursuant to Charter Article V.

New Business

1.  Committee Appointments – Merrimack Conservation Commission
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to consider appointing the following recommended individuals to fill the vacant positions on the Merrimack Conservation Commission and an alternate position if it becomes available, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8: 

  • Michael Swisher – Conservation Commission (Alternate to Full)
  • Michael Drouin – Conservation Commission (Alternate)

2.  Bedford Road Bridge – Balancing Change Order
Submitted by Public Works Deputy Director / Town Engineer Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to consider a request to expend from Highway Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund to cover costs of change order #1 for the Bedford Road Bridge Project.

3. Request to Withdraw from Capital Reserve Fund Purchases Account
Submitted by Public Works Deputy Director / Town Engineer Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to consider a request to withdraw up to $70,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund Purchases Account for the purpose of replacing a deteriorated section of CMP (Metal) drainage pipe between McQuestion Road and Jessica Drive.  

4.  Youth Sports Discussion
Submitted by Kevin Grady
The Town Council to consider a request for the need for non-Merrimack youth in our sports programs.

5.   275th Anniversary of the Town of Merrimack
Submitted by Bob L’Heureux and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
Town Council to discuss the suggestions and ideas for the upcoming 275th Anniversary of the Town of Merrimack.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
    ♦ July 23, 2020
    ♦ August 6, 2020

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: August 24, 2020
Amendment posted: August 25, 2020
2nd amendment posted: August 26, 2020