Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room

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

1.   Resignation of Town Committee Member
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to accept the resignation of Michael Redding as a member of the Planning Board.

Appointments

1.   Annual Review with the Planning Board  
Submitted by Planning Board Chair Robert Best
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Planning Board.  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
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
Old Business
New Business

1.   National Public Works Week Proclamation
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to designate the week of May 19 – 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week.

2.   Wastewater Treatment Facility LED Lighting Upgrade
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review and consider the recommended options to move forward with the Wastewater Treatment Facility’s lighting upgrade/retrofit project budgeted for $48,000 in the 18-19 budget.

3.   State Revolving Fund (SRF) WWTF Phase III Upgrades
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to consider authorizing the Town Manager to apply for and sign the required paperwork related to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Water Division’s State Revolving Fund for funding for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase III upgrade, which were approved by the voters at the 2019 Merrimack Annual Town Meeting.

4.   MYA Audit / Financial Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review the Town’s current contract with the Merrimack Youth Association that is due to expire on June 30th and consider the recommendation that the MYA hire a part-time bookkeeper.

5.   Proposal to Simplify the Process for Food Trucks
Submitted by Town Councilor Barbara Healey
A proposal to simplify the process for both Town employees and the smallest or our small business men and women, Food Truck owners/operators by taking advantage of regulations and work already performed by the State of New Hampshire.

6.   Town Council Retreat / Goal Session Topic Discussion
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to review the proposed topics of discussion for the upcoming Town Council Retreat / Goal Session scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2019.

7.   3rd Quarter Financial Review
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
Finance Director Paul Micali will review the key financial information of the quarter ending March 31, 2019.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
- April 25, 2019

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: May 3, 2019