Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 7:00pm

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the Matthew Thornton Room

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
Kinder Morgan – Proposed Northeast Energy Direct (NED) Pipeline Project
 

Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements

  1. Recognition of Ice Skating Rink Volunteers
    Submitted by Town Councilor Finlay Rothhaus
    The Town Council would like to formally recognize the dedicated individuals that volunteer their time maintaining the ice skating rink located on O’Gara Drive behind the Skate Board Park.

Appointments

1. Annual Review with the Parks and Recreation Committee         
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Chris Christensen
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.

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

1.    O’Gara Drive Tennis Courts
      
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington  and  Vice Chair Tom Mahon
     
Town Council to follow up on the discussion concerning the  O’Gara Drive tennis courts.

New Business

  1. Committee Appointments
    Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon
    The Town Council to consider appointing the following recommended individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
    - Donald MinerAgricultural Commission (Full)
    - Jeffery SebringPlanning Board (Alternate)
    - Adonis ElfakihTechnology Committee (Full)
     
  2. Concession Stand at Martel Field
    Submitted by Suzanne Mailhiot
    The Town Council to consider a request to restore and open the concession stand at Martel Field which would also serve as a permanent memorial in honor of Sergeant Ed Pane.
     
  3. Join the New Hampshire Clique Grant for the Merrimack Police Department
    Submitted by Lieutenant Paul Trepaney
    Seeking Town Council approval to accept a NH Highway Safety grant in the amount of $2,254.82, for the Merrimack Police Department to participate in the Join the New Hampshire Clique Seatbelt Enforcement blitz being conducted statewide May 18-31, 2015, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:

March 11, 2015
March 12, 2015

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 3, 2015