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Amended Town Council Special meeting agenda

Submitted on February 13, 2024 - 3:17pm
Revised on February 13, 2024 - 3:17pm
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Date: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 7:00pm


Town Council Special Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room
Amended on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM

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

1.  Public Hearing – Proposed Municipal 2024-25 Operating Budget and Warrant Articles
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
Residents of Merrimack are hereby advised that the Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the following:

  • 2024/25 Proposed Municipal Operating Budget
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement(s),
    • The New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA), Local 12
    • The New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA), Local 112
    • Teamsters, Local 633
  • Proposed Issuance of Debt, as follows:
    • Pine Knoll Shores – Roadway and Drainage Improvements design and permit phase   
    • Purchase of Land, if applicable
  • Capital Reserve Deposits General Fund
  • Capital Reserve Deposits Wastewater
  • Petitioned Bonds, if any
  • Other Petitioned Warrant Articles,
    • Athletic Fields Construction

These hearings are being held pursuant to the requirements of NH RSA 33:8-a (I), NH RSA 32:5, I, NH RSA 21:35, NH RSA 40:13 II-b and Town of Merrimack Charter Article 8-3.

2.   Public Hearing – 2024 Milfoil Grant Funds for Horseshoe Pond & Naticook Lake
Submitted by Planning and Zoning Administrator Casey Wolfe-Smith
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of up to $52,146 for the milfoil treatment program at Horseshoe Pond and Naticook Lake, of which $26,073 is from a grant from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) for milfoil control, and the Town’s matching share is $26,073, to be funded from the Milfoil Expendable Capital Reserve Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.   Public Hearing – Town of Merrimack Community Choice Aggregation Plan
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to present information and receive comments about the proposed Town of Merrimack Community Choice Aggregation Plan prepared by the Community Choice Aggregation Committee (CCAC).  At the hearings, the Town’s energy consultant, Colonial Power Group, and members of the Committee will present the planned program, answer questions, and take public comments.

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

1.  Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Deputy Police Chief Matthew Tarleton
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation of $4,320 from Merrimack Crimeline to the Merrimack Police Department for upgrades to patrol rifles for our Regional Special Operations Unit Officers (6), pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2. Town of Merrimack Charter Article 6-1 (B) Recommended Amendment
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to consider adding the recommended amendment to Charter Article 6-1 (B), Conservation Commission, of the Town of Merrimack Charter to the 2024 Town Warrant.

3.   Review of the 2024-2025 Default Budget
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council will review the 2024-2025 Default Budget.

4.   Review of the 2024 Town Warrant
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review and make recommendations on each article of the 2024 Town Warrant.

Minutes
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: February 9, 2024
Amendment posted:  February 13, 2024