Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 27, 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.   Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present an award (plaque) to Nancy Deslauriers in recognition of her retirement after 21 years of full-time service with the Town of Merrimack Town Clerk / Tax Collector’s office.  Nancy is retiring on June 29, 2019.

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

1.   MYA Follow-up Discussion
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review the current contract that expires on June 30, 2019, with the Merrimack Youth Association and also discuss a potential follow-on contract.

New Business

1.   Consideration of Eagle Scout Project at Wasserman Park
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider Boy Scout Michael Clark’s proposed Eagle Scout project to build an information kiosk at the Dog Park at Wasserman Park.

2.   Committee Appointments
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
- Paul Drone – Agricultural Commission (Full member)
- Gage Perry – Conservation Commission (Full member)
- Gina Rosati – Conservation Commission (Full member)
- Eric Starr – Conservation Commission (Alternate member)
- Gigi Jennings – Heritage Commission (Full member)
- Ralph Gerenz – Heritage Commission (Full member)
- Laura Jaynes – Parks and Recreation Committee (Full member)
- Christine Lavoie – Parks and Recreation Committee (Full member)
- Robert Best – Planning Board (Full member)
- Alastair Millns – Planning Board (Full member)
- Paul McLaughlin Jr. – Planning Board (Full member)
- Bill Cummings – Town Center Committee (Full member)

3.   Proposed Easements – 315 Daniel Webster Highway
Submitted by NeighborWorks Southern NH Department
The Town Council to consider the proposal of three (3) easements on Tax Map 4D-4/043-1 for Town access, proposed drainage and existing sewer infrastructure and to authorize the Town Manager or her designee to execute any and all documents, which may be necessary.

4.   Acceptance of a Donation for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Matthew Tarleton
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Merrimack Crimeline to the Merrimack Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) to be used towards the purchase of upgraded communications equipment, with ballistic helmets, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

5.   Acceptance of a Donation for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Matthew Tarleton
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Merrimack Rotary to the Merrimack Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) to be used towards the purchase of upgraded communications equipment, with ballistic helmets, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

6.   Acceptance of a Donation for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Matthew Tarleton
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $2,500 from the Merrimack Lions Club to the Merrimack Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) to be used towards the purchase of upgraded communications equipment, with ballistic helmets, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

7.   Acceptance of a Donation for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Matthew Tarleton
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $100 from the Merrimack Lioness Club to the Merrimack Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) to be used towards the purchase of upgraded communications equipment, with ballistic helmets, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
- June 13, 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: June 21, 2019