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Town Council Agenda

Submitted on April 17, 2020 - 5:27pm
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Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 7:00 PM

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Submit public comments to: TCPublicComments@MerrimackNH.Gov 

Public comments must be received prior to the start of the meeting on 4/23/2020 at 7PM. The council chair will determine if they can read all public comments. These e-mails can be read at the discretion of the participants or recorded for the meeting minutes as part of the public record.  

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

1.   Public Hearing – Abbie Griffin Memorial Fund
Submitted by Interim Fire Chief Matthew Duke and Police Chief Denise Roy
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of funds from the Abbie Griffin Memorial Fund in the amount of but not to exceed $16,037, for the purchase of a forcible entry simulation door prop, which is a reusable training tool that allows to train and practice on the essential skill of gaining quick entry into a building in emergency situations for the Fire Department and for upgraded technology for the training/community room, 2 FLIR ONE Pro thermal cameras for smartphones, 2 Viper HD binoculars, a Century BOB opponent body bag and steel targets for the Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

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

1.  Town Election Discussion (Official Ballot Vote) – May 12, 2020
Submitted by Town Moderator Lynn Christensen
Town Moderator Lynn Christensen to provide the Town Council with an update on the upcoming Town Election scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

2.  Bedford Road Bridge Project Update
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
Public Works Director Kyle Fox to provide the Town Council with an update on the status of the Bedford Road Bridge Project.

New Business

1.  Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council Chair and Town Manager to provide an update on the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation.

2.  Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Matthew Tarleton
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of a donated drone (aka sUAS – a small unmanned aircraft system), valued at approximately $2,000, from Merrimack resident Dwayne LaFlotte to be used by the Merrimack Police Department when deemed appropriate/necessary, pursuant to RSA 31:95-e 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 of a donation to the Function Hall at Wasserman Park from the Rotary Club of Merrimack by repainting the interior of the building.  The Rotary Club would be purchasing all of the paint and painting supplies, valued at approximately $500.00 and their club members would be doing the painting, pursuant to 31:95-e and Charter Article 8-15.

4.  Fire Truck Purchase from Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
Submitted by Town Councilor Nancy Harrington
To request authorization to withdrawal and expend up to $600,000 from the Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of a new fire truck.

5.   Retreat Goals Update
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council to receive an update on the goals set during the Town Council Retreat / Work Session that was held on June 17, 2019.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
   ♦ March 11, 2020
   ♦ March 12, 2020
   ♦ March 18, 2020

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: April 17, 2020