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Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 28, 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.   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 – NH Office of Highway Safety Grant Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Police Captain Eric Marquis
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance of an equipment reimbursement grant in the amount of $11,715.33, made available through the New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety for the Merrimack Police Department to be used towards transitioning to a new records management system, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2.   Public Hearing – Acceptance of Donation for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Police Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance and expenditure of an anonymous donation in the amount of $10,200 to the Merrimack Police Department to be used towards a Comfort Dog Program, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.   Public Hearing – COSSAP Grant Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Police Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance of a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) grant in the amount of up to $335,537.34 made available through the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance to the Merrimack Police Department to be used to form a Prevention, Enforcement, and Treatment (PET) Program, 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 A198 of the Merrimack Town Code [Final Reading]
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter A198, Administrative Code, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

Old Business
New Business

1.  Permitting Requirements for Craft Fairs
Submitted by Jody Donohue
Requesting definitions and possible exemption for upcoming Craft Fair to be held at Merrimack Premium Outlets on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

2.  Acceptance of Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $510.00 from the Trustees of Trust Funds to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards  the Camp Scholarship Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.  Acceptance of Donation for the Parks and Recreation Department
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $510.00 from the Merrimack Lions Club to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards the Camp Scholarship Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.   Town Council Retreat / Goal Session
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
Town Council to decide when and where their Retreat / Goal Session will be held.

5.   Trustees of Trust Funds Alternate Member Position(s)
Submitted by Vice Chairman Finlay Rothhaus
Town Council to request the Trustee of Trust Funds to begin the process of filling the alternate member position(s).

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
  ♦ April 14, 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: April 22, 2022