Town Council Agenda
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 17, 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
- Recognition of Employees for their Years of Service to the Town of Merrimack
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
Town Council to present awards in recognition of years of service to the following employees:
- Fire: 20-Year Plaque | Lt. Thomas J, Dalton, DOH 7/2/1995; 25-Year Watch | Asst. Chief Richard W. Pierson, DOH 9/10/1990
- Police: 20-Year Plaque | Mptl. John A. Dudash, DOH 12/31/1995, Lt. Matthew J. Tarleton, DOH 7/2/1995; 30-Year Clock | Lt. Paul A. Trepaney - DOH 9/9/1985, Daniel Edmonds – DOH 9/3/1985, Chief Mark E. Doyle – DOH 8/11/1985
- Public Works Equipment Maintenance Division: 30-Year Clock | Brian J. Friolet, DOH 5/6/1985
- Public Works Wastewater Division: 30-Year Clock | Lee R. Vogel – DOH 9/30/1985
Appointments
Public Hearing
- Public Hearing – NH Highway Safety Agency Grant for Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Lieutenant Paul Trepaney
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant in the amount of $7,547.28, from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency for the Merrimack Police Department to pay overtime DWI patrols, pursuant to Charter Article 8-15 and RSA 31:95-b.
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
Old Business
1. MYA Financial Audit Review
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
To review the financial audit statements of the Merrimack Youth Association for the year ended June 30, 2015.
New Business
- Road Acceptance of Pollard Road and Lexi Circle
Submitted by Public Works Deputy Director Kyle Fox
At the Planning Board meeting on December 1, 2015, per Subdivision Regulations Section 5.01.1(f) the Planning Board has released the performance bond in favor of the two year maintenance bond and recommended acceptance of Pollard Road and Lexi Circle by the Town Council. Acceptance of the road is conditioned upon receipt of the two year maintenance bond in the amount of $107,574.40.
- Motion to Intervene - FERC Proceedings
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Council to discuss intervening in the FERC’s proceedings on the Kinder Morgan application.
- Presentation of Proposed 2016/17 Town Manager Budget
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Manager will present her recommended 2016/17 budget to the Town Council.
Minutes
Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
- November 5, 2015
- November 19, 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: December 11, 2015