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Town Council Agenda

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Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 24, 2020, 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 Volunteer Service [Tabled at the July 9, 2020 Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Town Councilor Barbara Healey
The Town Council to present a certificate to the Litter Crew, led by Merrimack resident Brendan DeKemper, that coordinates a group who travels to many different areas of the State to clean up litter, to include Wasserman Park, Watson Park and Wildcat Falls.

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:  Ø Matthew Caron – Conservation Commission

Appointments

1.  Annual Review with the Parks and Recreation Committee           
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Laura Jaynes
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Parks and Recreation Committee.  This agenda item is to highlight the committee’s significant actions, current projects, anticipated actions, and to raise any concerns the Council should know or could act on.

2.  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.

3.  Polling Location Discussion
Submitted by Town Moderator Lynn Christensen
The Town Council to formally select the polling location for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, to move the polling location from the James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (JMUES) location to the Merrimack High School, in accordance with RSA 658:10 and Charter Article 3-4.       

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

1.   Merrimack Youth Association (MYA) Discussion / Out-of-Town Participation
Submitted by MYA President John Calabro
MYA Discussion regarding the use of out-of-Town participants to help programs thrive.

2.   Merrimack Youth Association Agreement [Tabled at the September 10, 2020, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council to discuss and consider the renewal and approval of a three year contract with the Merrimack Youth Association.

3.   Opening of Town Parks Discussion
Submitted by Town Councilor Finlay Rothhaus & Town Councilor Barbara Healey
The Town Council to consider opening Wildcat Falls Conservation Area and Watson Park.

4.   Fire Truck Purchase
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali and Acting Fire Chief Matt Duke
The Town Council to consider the purchase of a new fire truck as discussed during the April 23, 2020, Town Council meeting as well as the potential purchase of an additional truck.

New Business

1.   MS-434 Discussion
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to be presented with the details of the MS-434 (Revised estimate of the 2020-2021 revenues).

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
    ♦ September 10, 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: September 21, 2020