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Submitted on April 14, 2023 - 2:24pm
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 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
Reorganization of the Town Council

  • Pursuant to Charter Article IV, 4-2, Organizational Meeting

Appointments

1.   Annual Review with the Parks and Recreation Committee         
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Tracy McGraw
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Parks and Recreation 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
Submitted by Fire Chief Mark DiFronzo 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 $23,666.00 for the purchase of a 2022 Polaris RZR Trail Premium edition UTV (utility task vehicle) for the Police Department and ten (10) CMC LEVR Escape System-Flash G2 “bail-out” kits and nine (9) Mustang Ice Commander Suits for the Fire & Rescue Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2. Public Hearing – GOFERR Locality Equipment Grant
Submitted by Fire Chief Mark DiFronzo
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of funds in the amount of $54,990.61 received from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and through the new Hampshire Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR) Grant Program, for the purchase of three (3) multi-function portable ventilator units for the Merrimack Fire and Rescue Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

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

1. Proposed Eagle Scout Project at Wasserman Park
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
Boy Scout Christopher Yon is proposing to build a new information kiosk at the Community Garden at Wasserman Park.

2. Public Works Week Proclamation
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as National Public Works Week.

3. Withdrawal Request from Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
Submitted by Fire Chief Mark DiFronzo
The Town Council to consider the request to withdrawal and expend $875,000 from the Fire Equipment Capital Reserve Fund purchase of a new fire truck for the Merrimack Fire Rescue Department.

4. Withdrawal Request from Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund
Submitted by Fire Chief Mark DiFronzo
The Town Council to consider the request to withdrawal and expend $385,182 from the Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund purchase of a new ambulance for the Merrimack Fire Rescue Department.

5. Library Capital Reserve Fund Withdrawal Request
Submitted by Library Director Yvette Couser & Library Board of Trustees
The Town Council to consider the request to withdrawal and expend $194,900 from the Library Capital Reserve Fund for the Library Elevator Upgrade Project for the Merrimack Public Library.

6. Town Council Retreat / Goal Session
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
Town Council to decide when and where their Retreat / Goal Session will be held.

7. Changing April Voting Day Discussion
Submitted by School Board Chair Laurie Rothhaus
The Town Council to discuss the possibility of changing the Merrimack Town Election (Voting Day) from the month of April to the month of March.

8. Town Council Committee Assignments
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council will determine committee assignments for the current year.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
♦  March 23, 2023

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: April 14, 2023