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Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 7:00 PM
in the Matthew Thornton Room

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
PFOA Update
Highway Garage Project Update
Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements
Appointments

1.  Annual Review with the Heritage Commission     
Submitted by Heritage Commission Chair Anita Creager
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Heritage Commission.  This agenda item is to highlight the commission’s significant actions, current projects, anticipated actions, and to raise any concerns the Council should know or could act on.

Public Hearing
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 Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town Committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
- Neil Anketell – Planning Board (Alternate member)
- Dan Ricker – Planning Board (Full member)

2.  Consideration for Girl Scout Project at Wasserman Park
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
Girl Scout 14002 would like to build an equipment storage shed for the Dog Park at Wasserman Park so that the Dog Park Committee can store rakes, shovels and other items that are routinely used to maintain the Dog Park.

3.  Chapter 111, Conservation Areas, Merrimack Town Code Process and Procedure
Submitted by MCC Member Tim Tenhave
Town Council to review and approve a process by which Chapter 111, Conservation Areas, of the Merrimack Town Code may be revised.

4.  Acceptance of New Hampshire Department of Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) Grant for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Brian Levesque
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of New Hampshire Department of Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) grant in the amount of $2,210.68 for training four officers at the 2018 New York Tactical Officers Conference April 24 to April 27, 2018.  This includes the conference fee of $349.99 and three nights lodging per officer, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

5.  Appreciation Plaque Discussion [Follow-up from December 21, 2017, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
Town Council to discuss the cost, options and language for plaques that will be given to the entities that provide ongoing support to the Town.

6.  Revised Fund Balance Policy
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Paul T. Micali
Town Council to accept the updated Fund Balance Policy to include new definitions as it relates to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54

7.  Authorization for the Merrimack-Bedford Intermunicipal Agreement for Sewer Service
Submitted by Assistant Director of Public Works / Wastewater
Town Council to consider authorizing the Town Manager to sign the Merrimack-Bedford Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA).  The original IMA expired April 2016. The purpose of the agreement is to provide sewer service to a portion of Bedford known as Greenfield Farms and to provide sewer service to Merrimack residents located on Pearson Road.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
- February 15, 2018

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: March 16, 2018