Amended Town Council meeting agenda

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Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room

Amended on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 12:30 PM

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

1.  Employee Recognitions
Submitted by Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council to recognize the following employees:
Fire & Rescue Department – Richard Gagne (25 years) and Carol Miner (20 years)
Police – Kenneth Macleod (20 years) and Erika Maguire (20 years)
Public Works – Robert Golemo (20 years), Wayne Lombard (25 years), Ian Robinson (20 years) and David Blaine (35 years).

Appointments

1.   Wire Road Engineering Study & Public Presentation
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to be presented with the details of the Engineering Study performed on the Wire Road at US Route 3 Intersection & Roadway Safety Improvements.

Public Hearing

1.  Public Hearing – ARPA Cybersecurity Implementation Grant Approval
Submitted by Assistant Director Public Works Department / Wastewater Sarita Croce
& Technology Coordinator Jonathan Dias
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Cybersecurity Implementation Grant in the amount of $50,000 made available through the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) for a cybersecurity implementation project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2.  Public Hearing - Bear Christensen Fund Acceptance
Submitted by Finance Director Thomas Boland
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance of the amount of but not to exceed $10,000 for the Bear Christensen Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

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

New Business

1.  Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve Withdrawal Request
Submitted by Fire Chief Mark DiFronzo
The Town Council to consider the request to withdrawal up to $152,902.00 for the purchase of two (2) new vehicles/equipment that were included in the approved 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Program.

2.  Presentation of Proposed 2023/2024 Town Manager Budget
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali and Finance Director Thomas Boland
Town Manager will present his recommended 2023/2024 budget to the Town Council.

3.  National Wreaths Across America Day – Proclamation
Submitted by Councilor Nancy Murphy
The Town Council to issue a proclamation designating December 17, 2022, as “National Wreaths Across America Day” in the Town of Merrimack.  

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
♦  Town of Merrimack Goal Setting Summary – June 8, 2022
♦  November 17, 2022
♦  December 1, 2022

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: December 9, 2022
Amendment posted:  December 13, 2022