Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 10, 2019, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
Highway Garage Project Update
Comments from the Press and Public
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 Police Lieutenant Dean Killkelley in recognition of his retirement after more than 29 years of full-time service with the Town of Merrimack Police Department.  Dean retired on December 29, 2018.

Appointments
Public Hearing

1.   Public Hearing – Recommended Changes to Charter Article VIII, Section 8-4 (H.) – “Operating Budget”
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Tom Koenig
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider recommended changes to Charter Article VIII, Section 8-4 (H.) – “Operating Budget” of the Town of Merrimack Charter – All Capital Reserve Fund deposits (RSA 35:5) will be included in the Operating Budget for the Town and be voted as part of the Operating Budget Warrant Article.

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

1.   Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade - Phase III (Follow-up from the November 15, 2018, Town Council meeting)
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
Town Council to be presented with rate data and to determine the amount of the bond to be placed on April 2019 Warrant.

New Business

1.   Consideration for Donation to Watson Park
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of donation from Girl Scout Troop 10762, who would like to build and install an outdoor hopscotch court at Watson Park valued at approximately $100.00, pursuant to RSA 31:95-e and Charter Article 8-15.

2.   Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement(s)
Submitted by Town Manager Eileen Cabanel
Town Council to consider ratification of tentative collective bargaining agreement(s).

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
- December 20, 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: January 4, 2019