Town Council agenda

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 14, 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

1.  Recognition of Resignation of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present a recognition award to Community Development Director Timothy J. Thompson in recognition of his resignation from the Merrimack Community Development Department after more than 12 years of full time service to the Town of Merrimack:  August 2, 2011 – September 8, 2023.

2.  Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present a recognition award to Finance Director Thomas Boland in recognition of his retirement from the Merrimack Finance Department after more than 10 years of full time service to the Town of Merrimack: August 26, 2013 – September 15, 2023.

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

1.  Merrimack Conservation Commission Request - High School Representative Member Position (Follow-up Discussion)
Submitted by the Merrimack Conservation Commission
The Town Council to discuss a request of an addition of a High School representative member position on the Merrimack Conservation Commission.

New Business

1.  Heritage Commission Membership Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Manager to provide an update to the Town Council on Heritage Commission membership requirements as requested at the Town Council Retreat / Work Session.

2. Committee Appointments
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
- Danielle Melanson – Conservation Commission (Alternate member)
- Mark Williams – Planning Board (Alternate member)

3. Low Power FM Discussion
Submitted by Media Services Coordinator Nicholas Lavallee
Media Services Coordinator Nicholas Lavallee seeking Town Council approval to apply for a transfer of low power FM frequency from another community.

4.  Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Mixed Use Developments Permitted in the I-1 District by Conditional Use Permit [First Reading]
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus & Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council will hold a first reading for the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to repeal Section 2.02.4.D (Mixed Use Developments Permitted in the I-1 District by Conditional Use Permit) and the correction of Section numbers in the remainder of Section 2.02.4., pursuant to Charter Article V.

5.  Amherst Road Bridge Emergency Repairs - CIP Withdrawal Request
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to authorize the request for the withdrawal of funds from the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund and to be designated for the emergency expansion joint repair of the Amherst Road Bridge, totaling $156,970.00.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
♦  August 17, 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: September 8, 2023