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Submitted on February 10, 2023 - 3:38pm
Revised on February 10, 2023 - 4:28pm
Revised on February 17, 2023 - 2:09pm
Revised on February 17, 2023 - 2:15pm
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Date: 
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 7:00pm

 

Special Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 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
Appointments
Public Hearing

1.   Public Hearing – Consideration of Changes to Chapter 178, Taxation (Article V, Optional Veterans Credit), of the Merrimack Town Code
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter 178, Taxation (Article V, Optional Veterans Credit), of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

2.   Public Hearing - Milfoil Grant Funds for Horseshoe Pond & Naticook Lake
Submitted by Planning and Zoning Administrator Robert Price
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of up to $18,580 for the milfoil treatment program at Horseshoe Pond and Naticook Lake, of which $9,290 is from a grant from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) for milfoil control, and the Town’s matching share is $9,290, to be funded from the Milfoil Expendable Capital Reserve Fund, and to authorize the Town Manager or his designee to execute any and all documents which may be necessary, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.   Public Hearing – Proposed Municipal 2023-24 Operating Budget and Warrant Articles
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the following:

  • 2023/24 Proposed Municipal Operating Budget
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement(s), if any
  • International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 2904
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 93, Local 3657
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 93, Local 2986
  • Capital Reserve Deposits General Fund
  • Capital Reserve Deposits Wastewater
  • Petitioned Bonds, if any
  • Other Petitioned Warrant Articles, if any

    These hearings are being held pursuant to the requirements of NH RSA 33:8-a (I), NH RSA 32:5, I, NH RSA 21:35, NH RSA 40:13 II-b and Town of Merrimack Charter Article 8-3.

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

1.  Consideration of Changes to Chapter 180, Temporary Sales Locations and Vendors, of the Merrimack Town Code [First Reading]
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter 180, Temporary Sales Locations and Vendors, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

2.  Town of Merrimack Naming Policy Review & Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review and discuss the Town of Merrimack’s Naming Policy.

3.   Review of the 2023-2024 Default Budget
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council will review the 2023-2024 Default Budget.

4.   Review of the 2023 Town Warrant
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review and make recommendations on each article of the 2023 Town Warrant.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
♦  January 12, 2023
♦  January 18, 2023
♦  January 19, 2023
♦  January 25, 2023
♦  January 26, 2023

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: February 10, 2023