Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 18, 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 Town Committee Member
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Thomas P. Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to present a certificate to the following individual for his volunteer service to the Town of Merrimack: 
- Corey Davenport | Parks and Recreation Committee

2.   Recognition of Town Committee Member
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Thomas P. Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to present a certificate to the following individual for his volunteer service to the Town of Merrimack: 
- Curtis Conrad | Technology Committee

Appointments

1.  Annual Review with the Heritage Commission     
Submitted by Heritage Commission Chair Anita Creager
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Heritage Commission.  This agenda item is to highlight the commission’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

1.   John O’Leary Adult Community Center Agreement [Tabled during the June 13 & June 27, 2019, Town Council meetings]
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council to consider renewing the lease agreement with the John O’Leary Adult Community Center.

2.   Cable Television Franchise Agreement Follow-up Discussion
Submitted by Media Services Coordinator Nicholas Lavallee
The Town Council to discuss and consider the renewal of the proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement.

New Business

1.  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:
- Tracy McGraw | Parks and Recreation Committee (Full member)
- Nelson Disco | Planning Board (Alternate member)
- Patrick Dwyer | Zoning Board of Adjustment (Full member)
- Ben Niles | Zoning Board of Adjustment (Alternate member)

2.  Donation Acceptance for the Parks and Recreation Department
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $209.43 from Boy Scout Ethan Burns which is surplus funds from the completion of his Eagle Scout project for the Parks and Recreation for Wasserman Park, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.  Donation Acceptance for the Parks and Recreation Department
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $1,350 from Merrimack Friends and Families to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards the Naticook Day Camp Scholarship Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.  Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Deputy Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation from Merrimack Crimeline raised from the Merrimack Crimeline Magic Show in amount of $1,375.75 to the Merrimack Police Department to be used towards the K-9 Program, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

5.  Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Deputy Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of  $924.00 from the Rotary Club of Merrimack to the Merrimack Police Department to be used towards the purchase of 12 lithium polymer batteries to replace the aging batteries in the secondary portable radios, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and RSA 8-15.

6.  Investment Policy
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review and consider the approval of the Town’s Investment Policy, for the investment of public funds held by the Town Treasurer, in accordance with RSA 35:9 and RSA 41:29 for FY 2019-20.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
- June 27, 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: July 12, 2019