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Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 7:00pm

 

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda

Thursday, August 21, 2014, 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 Norman A. Peppin
    Submitted by Highway Safety Committee Chair Chief Mark Doyle and Member Bob L’Heureux
    Members of the Highway Safety Committee would like to formally recognize Norm Peppin for all of his hard work and dedication to the community of Merrimack as a member of the Highway Safety Committee.

Appointments

  1. Annual Review with the Zoning Board of Adjustment
    Submitted by Zoning Board Chairman Fran L’Heureux
    Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  This agenda item is to highlight the board’s significant actions, current projects, anticipated actions, and to raise any concerns the Council should know or could act on.

Public Hearing

  1. Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Self-Storage Facilities)
    Submitted by Community Development Director Tim Thompson
    The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Planning Board’s recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Sections 1.03, 2.02.3 & 2.02.4(B)) regarding Self-Storage Facilities, pursuant to RSA 675:2 and Charter Article 5.

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

  1. Committee Appointments
    Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon
    The Town Council to consider reappointing the following recommended individuals to the Town’s Committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:

-  Michael Boisvert – Conservation Commission (Alternate)
-  Lynn Christensen – Planning Board (Full)
-  Michael Redding – Planning Board (Full)
-  Phil Straight – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Full)
-  Leonard Worster – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Alternate)

  1. Consideration of Donation to the Merrimack Police Department
    Submitted by Captain Dudash
    The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $25.00 from Mrs. Langley to the Merrimack Police Department to be used towards the PACT Program, pursuant to Charter Article 8-15 and RSA 31:95-b.
     
  2. Review of Parks and Recreation Bylaws
    Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matt Casparius
    The Town Council to consider the Parks and Recreation Committee’s recommended changes to the Committee’s Bylaws.
     
  3. Wasserman Park Dog Park – Fundraising
    Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matt Casparius
    The Town Council to consider the Dog Park Subcommittee’s request to use some of the existing funds in the dog park account to assist in their ongoing fundraising efforts, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Committee.
     
  4. Consideration of Donations to the Town Center Committee
    Submitted by Town Center Committee Chairman Nelson Disco
    The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in amount of $1,000.00 from the National Park Service and an anonymous donation of $500.00 to be used towards the Town Center Committee’s trail project, pursuant to Charter Article 8-15 and RSA 31:95-b.
     
  5. Lower Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee (LMRLAC) Nomination
    Submitted by LMRLAC Member Nelson Disco
    The Town Council to consider reappointing Nelson Disco as a member on the Lower Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee.
     
  6. Consideration of Changes to Chapter A198, Administrative Code [First Reading]
    Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
    The Town Council to consider the recommended changes to Chapter A198, Administrative Code of the Merrimack Town Code to incorporate Assistant Town Manager title and duties added to the Finance Director position, pursuant to Charter Article V.
     
  7. Committee Assignments
    Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon
    The Town Council to determine representation on the Heritage Commission and update the Committee Assignments form.
     
  8. Voter Survey
    Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Paul T. Micali
    To discuss the possibility of creating a survey available for distribution to the residents/voters during the General Election.
     
  9. Sale of Fire Truck
    Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
    The Town Council to consider the proposed sale of Merrimack Fire and Rescue’s 1994 3D Paramount International Pumper to the Fitzwilliam Fire Department for $25,000.
     
  10. Financial Review for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
    Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Paul T. Micali
    The Town Council will be presented with the details of the fiscal year end surplus.
     
  11. Request to Authorize Transfer of Funds
    Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
    The Town Council to consider the request to transfer funds from various departments to the DPW.
     
  12. Acceptance of Abbie Griffin Park Donations
    Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
    The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of two donations totaling $85.00 made in memory of Ruth Liberty to be used for improvements/maintenance at Abbie Griffin Park, pursuant to Charter Article 8-15 and RSA 31:95-b. 
     
  13. Acceptance of Fraser Square Veteran’s Memorial Donations
    Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
    The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of the following donations made in memory of David Yakuboff and pursuant to Charter Article 8-15 and RSA 31:95-b:
    s $760.00 for Fraser Square Veteran’s Memorial improvements/maintenance
    s $50.00 for Dog Park improvements/maintenance
     
  14. Joint Town Council / School Board Meeting
    Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon
    To select a date of either Monday, September 29 or Thursday, October 16 for the next joint Town Council / School Board meeting.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:

-  May 16, 2014 (Town Council Retreat / Work Session)

-  July 17, 2014

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:  August 15, 2014