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Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 24, 2022, 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.  Eagle Scout Project Proposal – Gaga Ball Pit at Watson Park
Submitted by Life Scout Nick Bourn
The Town Council to be presented with Life Scout Nick Bourn’s Eagle Scout project proposing to build a gaga ball pit at Watson Park.

2.  Annual Review with the Highway Safety Committee       
Submitted by Highway Safety Committee Chair / Police Chief Brian Levesque
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Highway Safety 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

1. Public Hearing – Abbie Griffin Memorial Fund (Merrimack Fire and Police Departments)
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
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 not to exceed $22,555.00 for the purchase of rope rescue equipment on the two (2) new engines for the Fire Department and for a Law Enforcement Radar, four (4) simunition conversion kits for new Sig Sauer P320 XCarry pistols, and the purchase of two (2) Sig Sauer M400 semi-automatic patrol rifles equipped with sound suppressors and red dot optics for the Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

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

1.   Consideration of Changes to Chapter 178, Taxation, of the Merrimack Town Code [Final Reading]
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Article II, Elderly Tax Exemptions, of Chapter 178, Taxation, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

Old Business

1.   Community Garden Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali and Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to be presented with a plan for the Parks and Recreation Department to take over and continue with the Community Garden plots located at Wasserman Park.

2.  Merrimack Private Well Owners PFAS Grant Program Reimbursement Policy Follow-up  Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to discuss a Merrimack Private Well Owners PFAS Grant Program Reimbursement Policy for reimbursement for the installation of a Point of Entry System (POET), Point of Use System (POU) or hook-up to MVD public water.

New Business

1.  Second Quarter Financial Update
Submitted by Finance Director Tom Boland
The Town Council to be presented with the 2nd quarter 2021/22 budget year financial update.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
  ♦ February 24, 2022
  ♦ March 9, 2022
  ♦ March 10, 2022

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 18, 2022