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Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 7:00pm


Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM,
in the Matthew Thornton Room

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
Comments from the Press and Public
Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements
Appointments

1.   2021 Town-wide Reevaluation Update
Submitted by Avitar Associates President / Town Assessor Loren Martin
The Town Council to receive information related to the 2021 Town-wide reevaluation as required by law under RSA 21-J:11.

Public Hearing

1.   Public Hearing – Abbie Griffin Memorial Funds (Merrimack Fire & Police Departments)
Submitted by Fire Chief Matthew Duke and Police Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of funds from the Abbie Griffin Memorial Fund in the amount of but not to exceed $ 17,808 for the purchase of replacement cardio fitness equipment for the fire stations (treadmills, stair machine, etc.) for the Fire Department and for body armor plates and gym equipment for the Police Department. In addition, the Police Department will also be purchasing tools for the Special Response Team, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2.   Public Hearing – Milfoil Control Efforts
Submitted by Planning and Zoning Administrator Robert Price
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance and authorization of the expenditure of up to $16,350 for the milfoil treatment program at Horseshoe Pond and Naticook Lake, of which $6,540 is from a grant from NHDES for milfoil control, and the Town’s matching share is $9,810, to be funded from the Milfoil Expendable Capital Reserve Fund, and to authorize the Town Manager or her designee to execute any and all documents which may be necessary.  This request represents funding to allow for treatment of milfoil in Horseshoe Pond & Naticook Lake in 2021.

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

1.   Merrimack 275th Anniversary Planning Committee Project Proposal
Submitted by Merrimack 275th Anniversary Planning Committee Member Chuck Mower
The Town Council to consider the Merrimack 275th Anniversary Planning Committee’s proposed fundraising project to build a covered bridge at Twin Bridge Park over Baboosic Brook.      

New Business

1.   Acceptance of a Donation for Bise Athletic Field
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of
$7,500 from Haywards Ice Cream to be used for the purchase of a scoreboard to be installed at Bise Field located at 487 DW Highway as well as update outfield fence wrap and signage, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2.   Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund (CRF) Account Withdrawal Request
Submitted by Fire Chief Matthew Duke
The Town Council to consider Merrimack Fire Rescue’s request to withdrawal and expend up to $157,000 from the Ambulance CRF to replace and upgrade all three of the ambulance stretcher systems which are used to decrease injuries and provide a safer transition for the patient into the ambulance.

3.   Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund (CRF) Withdrawal Request for Gas Monitoring Equipment for the Merrimack Fire Department
Submitted by Fire Chief Matthew Duke
The Town Council to consider Merrimack Fire Rescue’s request to withdrawal and expend $24,000 from the Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of new and/or replacement gas monitoring equipment.

4.   Withdrawal Request from the Reevaluation Capital Reserve Fund (CRF)
Submitted by Finance Director Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to authorize the expenditure of  $96,700 for the 2021 Town-wide reevaluation of which $21,700 to come from the  2020-2021 Operating Budget and the remaining amount of $75,000 to be withdrawn from the Reevaluation Capital Reserve Fund.

Minutes
Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
♦ January 28, 2021
♦ February 11, 2021
♦ February 18, 2021

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 5, 2021