Town Council Agenda

Town Council Meeting Agenda

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

• Informational Reports and Updates
• Action Items

Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements

1. Recognition of the Retirement of Town Employee
   Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
   The Town Council will present a recognition award to Roger L. Descoteaux in recognition of his retirement from the Wastewater Division of the Town of Merrimack Public Works Department, effective June 30, 2015, with more than 32 years of full-time service.
    
2. Recognition of Town Committee Members
   Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon
   The Town Council will present certificates to the following individuals for their service to the Town of Merrimack:
   ~ Robert Croatti – Conservation Commission
   ~ Brian McCarthy – Technology Committee

Appointments
Public Hearing

1. Public Hearing – January 2015 Snow Storm FEMA Grant
   Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
   The Town Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant in the amount of $33,385 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to defray the costs associated with the January 2015 snow storm, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.
    
2. Public Hearing – NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management Active Shooter Grant
   Submitted by Captain Michael J. Dudash
   The Town Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the amount of up to $50,000 to cover the total expenses for planning, coordinating, staffing and training of emergency personnel on how to be more effective and efficient when responding to an active shooter scenario at one of our schools, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.
    
3. Public Hearing - Highway Safety Grant for DWI Patrols
   Submitted by Lieutenant Paul Trepaney
   The Town Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from the State of New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency in the amount of up to $7,516.08 to cover the total expenses for overtime selective traffic enforcement for Merrimack DWI/DUI patrols from June 1, 2015 until September 15, 2015, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15. 

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

1.   MYA Financial Audit
      Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
      To discuss the findings of the Merrimack Youth Association’s June 30, 2014 financial audit.

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 individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
   ~ Robert McCabe – Agricultural Commission (Full member)
   ~ Bess-Arden Parks – Agricultural Commission (Full member)
   ~ Pete Gagnon – Agricultural Commission (Alternate member)
   ~ Susan Lee – EDCAC (Full member)
   ~ Kristen Newhall – Heritage Commission (Full member)
   ~ Michelle Cushman – Parks & Recreation Committee (Full member)
   ~ Julie Poole – Parks & Recreation Committee (Full member)
   ~ Jackie Flood – Town Center Committee (Full member)
    
2. Proposal for Disc Golf Course at Wasserman Park
   Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matt Casparius
   Town Council to consider the proposal of a group of residents interested in establishing a disc golf course at Wasserman Park.  This course would be privately fundraised for and then donated to the Town of Merrimack to become a new amenity for the Town.
    
3. Updated Investment Policy
   Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
   The Town Council to review and consider the approval of the Town’s investment policy in accordance with RSA 41:29 IV and RSA 41:9 VII.
    
4. Withdrawal of Capital Reserve Funds for Merrimack Communications
   Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
   Town Council to consider the authorization of the requested and recommended withdrawal of Capital Reserve Funds in the amount of $13,268.90 for a new voting system and antenna for Merrimack Communication’s Fire Rescue radio system.
    
5. Legal Fees Associated with Kinder Morgan
   Submitted by Town Councilor Dan Dwyer
   The Town Council to review the total cost of legal fees paid to date in association with the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline project.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:

-  June 11, 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:  June 19, 2015