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Town Council Agenda

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Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 7:00 PM
in the Matthew Thornton Room

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

1.   Recognition of Town Committee Member [Tabled at the July 19, 2018, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Tom Koenig
The Town Council to present a certificate to the following individual for his volunteer service to the Town of Merrimack:  Anthony Pellegrino – Zoning Board of Adjustment

2.   Recognition of Full-Time Years of Service of Town Employees
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present recognition awards to the following Town employees:

- Police
Holly E. Estey - 20 year plaque – Date of Hire: 5/10/1998
Detective Scott C. Park – 30 year clock – Date of Hire: 1/31/1988
Captain Michael J. Dudash – 35 year Lamp – Date of Hire: 4/25/1983

- Public Works Administration
Rebecca E. Starkey – 35 year lamp – Date of Hire: 6/27/1983

- Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office
Nancy M. Deslauriers – 20 year plaque – Date of Hire: 6/1/1998

Appointments

1.  Boston Post Cane Presentation
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Tom Koenig
The Town Council will present the Boston Post Cane to Nellie Granger, the Town of Merrimack’s oldest known resident.

2.  Annual Review with the Zoning Board of Adjustment    
Submitted by Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair Patrick Dwyer
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  This agenda item is to highlight the board’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

1.  Watson Park Fencing Proposal [Continued from the July 19, 2018, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council to discuss and consider fencing options for the Watson Park parking lot.

New Business

1.   Consideration for Eagle Scout Project at Grater Woods
Submitted by Boy Scout Brigham Parker
Boy Scout Brigham Parker from Troop 48 is proposing to construct an outdoor classroom in Grater Woods directly behind the Merrimack Middle School, replacing the previous one which has weathered with time.

2.   Committee Appointments
Submitted By Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Tom Koenig
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
-  Kathleen Stroud – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Alternate to Full member)
-  Drew Duffy – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Alternate member)

3.   Committee Appointment Recommendations
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Tom Koenig
The Town Council to consider appointing the following recommended individuals to the Parks and Recreation Committee, pursuant to Charter Article 6-1:
- Brandi Nunez – (School Board Representative)
- Shannon Barnes – (Alternate School Board Representative)

4.   Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department Camp Scholarship Fund
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $210.00 from OVP Management, Inc. (building Merrimack 360 Shopping Plaza) to the Parks and Recreation Department for the Camp Scholarship Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

5.   Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department Camp Scholarship Fund
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $1,050.00 from Merrimack Friends and Families to the Parks and Recreation Department for the Camp Scholarship Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

6.  Consideration of Changes to Chapter A198, Administrative Code, of the Merrimack Town Code [First Reading]
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter A198, Administrative Code, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

7.  Cable Franchise Renewal Discussion
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Tom Koenig
Town Council will review and discuss cable television franchise renewal.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
- June 20, 2018 (Facilitation Report)
- July 19, 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: August 10, 2018