Town Council Agenda

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 7:00 PM

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

1.   Public Hearing – Acceptance of New Hampshire’s Governor’s Office of Emergency Relief and Economic Recovery for Coronavirus Relief Fund
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of unanticipated revenue in the amount of but not to exceed $607,480 from New Hampshire’s Governor’s Office of Emergency Relief and Economic Recovery for Coronavirus Relief Fund Payments to local governments, 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.  MYA Follow-up Discussion
Submitted by MYA President Brian Harris
The Town Council to be presented with an update from the Merrimack Youth Association.

2.   Discussion of Town Emergency Order
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Council to discuss the Town Emergency Order that is currently in place.

New Business

1.   Consideration for Eagle Scout Project at Wasserman Park
Submitted by Life Scout David Roy
The Town Council to consider Life Scout David Roy’s proposed Eagle Scout Project to install a barrier fence on the lower side of the upper basketball court at Wasserman Park.

2.   Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Fire Rescue Department
Submitted by Interim Fire Chief Matthew Duke
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a check in the amount of $5,000 from DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) for the Merrimack Fire Rescue Department for the purchase of  the following  equipment: one (1) Stihl TS 420 gas powered rotary saw with accessories, one (1)  Stihl MS 391 gas powered chain saw with accessories, three (3) Elkhart Chief 1 ½” nozzles, (2) two Elkhart XD 2 ½” nozzles, (1) one Elkhart XD 1 ½” nozzles and one (1) Elkhart gated wye 2 ½”, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.   Souhegan River Local Advisory Committee (SoRLAC) Nomination
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to consider the nomination to reappoint Nelson Disco as a member on the Souhegan River Local Advisory Committee.   

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
    ♦ May 14, 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: May 22, 2020