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Town Council Agenda

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Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 11, 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 Full-Time Years of Service of Town Employees [Continued from the August 16, 2018, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present recognition awards to the following Town employees:
- Police - Detective Scott C. Park | 30 year clock – Date of Hire: 1/31/1988

2.   Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present an award to Assistant Chief Brian Borneman in recognition of his retirement after more than 24 years of full-time service with the Town of Merrimack Fire and Rescue Department.  Brian retired on September 21, 2018.

3.   Recognition of Retirement of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Coordinator Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present an award to Ernie Doucette in recognition of his retirement after 24 years of full-time service with the Town of Merrimack Public Work Department.  Ernie retires on October 12, 2018.

Appointments

1.  Annual Review with the Town Center Committee           
Submitted by Town Center Committee Chair Nelson Disco
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Town Center 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
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
Old Business

1.   2018 Rotary Club of Merrimack Annual Christmas Tree Sale [Tabled at the September 27, 2018, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Rotary Club Member Bill Wilkes
The Rotary Club of Merrimack is requesting the use of Watson Park for their annual sale of Christmas trees.

2.   Overview of the F.E. Everett Turnpike Widening Project
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
Town Council to be presented with an update based on the NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT) public hearing that was held on October 3, 2018.

3.   Removal of Merrimack Toll Plaza Discussion
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to discuss potential options for the removal of the toll plazas in Merrimack.

4.   101A Widening Project Sidewalk Discussion
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to discuss whether a sidewalk is warranted on the property near Home Depot.

5.   Request to Acquire Conservation Easement on State Owned Parcel
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
The Town Council to consider officially requesting to acquire a conservation easement over a portion of a State owned parcel known as Tax Map 5C/659 for the purpose to have the Town Center trail from Watson Park to Wildcat Falls.

6.   Watson Park Update
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox and Parks & Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to receive an update on the Watson Park project.

New Business

1.   Donation to Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Brian Levesque
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $142 from the campers at Naticook Day Camp to the Merrimack Police Canine “Dallas”, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2.   Donation to Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Brian Levesque
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $520 from Theodore Curtis and friends to the Merrimack Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.   Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matt Casparius
The Town Council to consider and acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $500 from Santander Bank to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards the annual Halloween party and sponsor the Magic Show that will be held during the event, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.   Health Insurance – Combine with School District
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Council to review letter requesting Healthtrust combine claims information for the Town of Merrimack and Merrimack School District for the purpose of looking into whether combining entities would be beneficial to our overall rating for health insurance.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:

- September 13, 2018
- September 27, 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: October 5, 2018