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Town Council Agenda

Submitted on April 8, 2016 - 4:29pm
Revised on April 12, 2016 - 12:02pm
Revised on April 12, 2016 - 12:20pm
Revised on April 12, 2016 - 12:39pm
Date: 
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 7:00pm

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 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

  1. Recognition of Prudential Spirit of Community Award Honoree– Emma Williams
    Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon
    The Town Council to recognize Emma Williams of Merrimack as one of New Hampshire’s top two volunteers of 2016 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
     
  2. Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
    Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
    The Town Council will present a recognition award to Lt. Edmonds in recognition of his retirement from the Town of Merrimack Police Department after more than 30 years of service.  Lt. Edmonds retired effective December 31, 2015.
     
  3. Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
    Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
    The Town Council will present a recognition award to Lt. Paul A. Trepaney in recognition his retirement from the Town of Merrimack Police Department after more than 30 years of service. Lt. Trepaney retired effective December 31, 2015.

Appointments

1.   Annual Review with the Parks and Recreation Committee         
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Chris Christensen
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Parks and Recreation 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

  1. Public Hearing – NH Highway Safety STEP Grant Acceptance for MPD
    Submitted by Lieutenant Brian Levesque
    Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety STEP (Sustained Traffic Enforcement Patrols) grant in the amount of $14,591.41 that has been awarded to the Merrimack Police Department to conduct selective traffic enforcement patrols including “Join the Clique” and “Operation Safe Patrol” programs, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

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

1.   Human Resources Coordinator Grade Change
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Council to consider the acceptance of a recommended grade change for the Human Resources Coordinator from Grade 15 to Grade 20 and to adjust the salary accordingly related to enhanced responsibilities in the job description.

  1. Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
    Submitted by Captain Peter Albert
    Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation of $250.00 to the Merrimack Police Department to be used towards the Police canine unit from Mrs. Susan Flaherty in honor of her late husband, James Henry Flaherty III, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.
     
  2. Acceptance of Police Standards and Training Council Grant Funds
    Submitted by Lieutenant Brian Levesque
    The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of two training grants from the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council in the amount of $595 for Field Training Officer training and $1,900 for At Scene Accident Investigation training ($950 x 2 officers), pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.
     
  3. Special Recognition of Town Council Vice Chairman Thomas J. Mahon
    Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington
    The Town Council will present a plaque to Thomas J. Mahon for his service to the Town of Merrimack as a member of the Merrimack Town Council.

Minutes
 

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:

-  February 11, 2016 [Tabled at the March 24, 2016 Town Council meeting]
-  February 25, 2016 [Tabled at the March 24, 2016 Town Council meeting]
-  March 10, 2016
-  March 24, 2016
 

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:  April 8, 2016