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Thursday, March 25, 2021 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 25, 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.  Town Election Discussion (Official Ballot Vote) – April 13, 2021
Submitted by Town Moderator Lynn Christensen
Town Moderator Lynn Christensen to provide the Town Council with an update on the upcoming Town Election scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

2.   Annual Review with the Technology Committee
Submitted by Technology Committee Member John Sauter
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Technology 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
New Business

1.   Little Free Library at Horse Hill Nature Preserve
Submitted by Angie Merrill
The Town Council to be presented with and consider a proposal to build a Little Free Library at Horse Hill Nature Preserve. 

2.   2021 Summer Farmers Market & Community Garden Update and Discussion
Submitted by Agricultural Commission Chair Bob McCabe
The Town Council to be presented with and to discuss the details of the upcoming 2021 Summer Farmers Market and Community Garden.

3.   275th Anniversary Certificate of Recognition
Submitted by the Merrimack 275th Anniversary Planning Committee
The Town Council to issue a certificate of recognition designating April 2, 2021, as the Town of Merrimack’s 275th anniversary.    

4.   Naticook Day Camp Summer Camp Recommendations for 2021
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to be presented with the Summer Camp recommendations for 2021 with COVID-19 restrictions in place.

5.   DCU Donation for Merrimack Fire Department
Submitted by Fire Chief Matthew Duke
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Merrimack Fire Rescue, to be used towards the purchase of a BlowHard positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) fan and Streamlight box-style flashlights with accessories, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

6.   Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Funds Application Discussion
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to consider a request to expend up to $60,000 from the Highway Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund to support a FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis submittal with respect to the replacement of the US 3 bridge over Baboosic Brook.

7.   2nd Quarter Financial Update
Submitted by Deputy Finance Director Thomas Boland
Deputy Finance Director Thomas Boland will review the key financial information of the quarter ending December 31, 2020.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
 ♦  January 28, 2021 [Tabled at the March 11, 2021 Town Council meeting]
 ♦  February 11, 2021 [Tabled at the March 11, 2021 Town Council meeting]
 ♦  February 18, 2021 [Tabled at the March 11, 2021 Town Council meeting]
 ♦  March 10, 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 19, 2021