Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
PFOA Update
Highway Garage Project Update

  • Town Council to be presented with an update

Comments from the Press and Public
Reorganization of the Town Council

  • Pursuant to Charter Article IV, 4-2, Organizational Meeting

Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements

1.   Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present an award to Jim Taylor in recognition of his retirement after more than 41 years of full-time service in the Wastewater Division of Public Works.  Jim will retire on April 27, 2018.

2.   Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present an award to Cecil E. Peters in recognition almost 41 years of full-time service in the Wastewater Division of Public Works.  Cecil retired on March 2, 2018.        

Appointments
Public Hearing
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
Old Business

1.   O’Gara Drive Recreation Area Update
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Council to receive an update on the work associated with the O’Gara Drive recreation area.

New Business

1.   Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) Membership Nomination
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
Town Council to consider appointing Tim Tenhave as a member of the NRPC as recommended by the Planning Board, pursuant to RSA 36:46 (III).

2.   Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Mike Dudash
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $500 from the graduates of the 23rd Citizen’s Police Academy for the Merrimack Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.   Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Mike Dudash
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $2,250 from the St. John Neumann Youth Ministry for the Merrimack Police Department to be used to offset expenses for the PACT Program, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.   Souhegan River Trail 2014 TAP Grant Update & Discussion
Submitted by Deputy Public Works Director/Town Engineer Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to be presented with the details and to discuss the status of the Souhegan River Trail 2014 TAP Project.

5.   Town Council Retreat / Goal Session
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
Town Council to decide when and where their Retreat / Goal Session will be held.

6.   Town Council Committee Assignments
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council will determine committee assignments for the current year.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
- April 12, 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: April 23, 2018