Town Council Agenda

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 29, 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.  Annual Review with the Town Center Committee  
Submitted by Town Center Committee Chair Nelson Disco
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Town Center 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 Conservation Commission           
Submitted by Conservation Commission Chair Steve Perkins
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Conservation 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.

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

1.   CIP Sidewalk Projects Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council to be presented with and to discuss the status of the CIP sidewalk projects. 

New Business

1.   Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance Proclamation
Submitted by Town Councilor Barbara Healey
The Town Council to consider the proclamation to call upon the residents of the Town of Merrimack to toll bells in remembrance of those who served in World War I at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 2020 as part of this annual event.

2.   Girl Scout Gold Award Project Presentation
Submitted by Girl Scout Sarah Hardy
The Town Council to be presented with and consider the approval of Girl Scout Sarah Hardy’s proposed project to construct and install long phone stand/props along trails in Horse Hill Nature Preserve, Grater Woods and Twin Bridge Park.

3.   Grant Acceptance for Town Clerk / Tax Collector’s Office
Submitted by Town Clerk/Tax Collector Diane Trippett
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a COVID-19 Response grant for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office in the amount of $7,858 made available through the Center for Tech and Civic Life, for the purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration in the Town of Merrimack in 2020, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.   Discussion on the Holiday Happenings Events related to COVID-19
Submitted by Parks Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to discuss and consider the Parks and Recreation Department’s proposed plans related to the Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting and any other events that may take place, in accordance with COVID-19 Guidelines.

5.   Purchase Request for Backup Dispatch Console for Police & Fire Communications
Submitted by Police Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of the purchase of a backup dispatch console for Police and Fire communications through the Communications CIP.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
    ♦ October 8, 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: October 23, 2020