Town Council Agenda
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 10, 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
- Informational Reports and Updates
- Action Items
Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements
Appointments
1. Annual Review with the Technology Committee
Submitted by Technology Committee Chairman Dustin Liukkonen
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Technology 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
- Public Hearing – Acceptance of Donated Funds for the Merrimack Dog Park
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of up to $30,000 of donated monies for the Merrimack Dog Park, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
- Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments [Final Reading]
Submitted by Community Development Director Tim Thompson
The Town Council to consider final approval of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Sections 1, 2 and 17), pursuant to RSA 675:6 & 675:7 and Charter Article V, Section 5-4.
Old Business
- Legal Fees Associated with Kinder Morgan [Follow-up from June 25, 2015 Town Council Meeting]
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.
- Application and Membership Agreement with HealthTrust
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council will consider the amendments to and the adoption of the Application and Membership Agreement between the Town of Merrimack and HealthTrust, Inc.
New Business
- Committee Appointment
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon
Town Council to consider appointing the following individual to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
- Vincent A. Russo, Jr. (Planning Board- Full Member)
- Liberty Utilities Proposal – Metering Station
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Debra Huffman
Town Council to consider document related to the proposed metering station.
- Proposed Changes to Chapter 183 – Vehicles and Traffic [First Reading]
Submitted by Police Chief Mark E. Doyle
The Town Council to consider the proposed changes to Chapter 183 – Vehicles and Traffic, of the Town Code, to add a section restricting through traffic on Valleyview Drive to “Emergency Vehicles Only” between tax map parcel 5C/142 and 5C/148, pursuant to Charter Article V.
- Designation of Economic Revitalization Zone (ERZ) for SolidScape
Submitted by Community Development Director Tim Thompson
Request Town Council authorization to submit an application to the NH Department of Resources & Economic Development to designate the parcel located at 316 DW Highway as an Economic Revitalization Zone.
- 4 Executive Park Drive Realty, LLC Request for Town Council Letter of Recommendation [Postponed at the August 20, 2015 Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Robert Singer, Thomas Prieto & James Prieto
The Town Council to consider a request to support the removal of trees and berm to increase the visibility from the F.E. Turnpike for the revitalization and/or redevelopment of the property located at 4 Executive Park Drive.
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
- August 20, 2015
- August 25, 2015 (Public Forum- Alternative Treatment Center Location)
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 4, 2015