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Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 8, 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

1.   Recognition of Resignation of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present a plaque to Louis A. Lapointe in recognition of his service after more than 23 years of full-time service with the Town of Merrimack Public Works Department:  
August 17, 1997 – March 31, 2021.

2.   Recognition of Resignation of Town Employee
Submitted by Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council will present a plaque to John H. Spence in recognition of his service after almost 18 years of full-time service with the Communications Division of the Town of Merrimack Police Department: May 4, 2003 – March 31, 2021.

Appointments

1. 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
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
Old Business
New Business

1.   Reappointment of Merrimack Representative to the Nashua Regional Planning Commission
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Bill Boyd
The Town Council to consider the reappointment of Karin Elmer as one of Merrimack’s representatives to the Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC), as recommended by the Merrimack Planning Board and pursuant to RSA 36:46 (III).

2.   Release of Easement Deeds / Edgebrook Heights
Submitted by Edgebrook Heights, LLC and Wigston Properties, LLC
Request that Town Council approve the release of certain sewer easement deeds for sewer lines never developed.

3.   Relocation of Drainage Easement
Submitted by Deputy PW Director / Town Engineer Dawn Tuomala on behalf of Leonard Amadeo
The Town Council to consider the relocation of drainage easement to ensure a building permit can be issued for a single car detached garage project and will not interfere with new location of drainage easement.

4.   Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Phase 3 Bond Update
Submitted by Deputy Public Works Dir. / Wastewater Sarita Croce and Public Works Dir. Kyle Fox
The Town Council to receive an update on the bid process for the WWTF’s Phase 3 Bond and the next steps moving forward.

5.   Letter of Support – House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Projects
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to consider writing a letter of support for each proposed project submitted to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which includes replacing part of the Souhegan River Pedestrian bridge and the Baboosic Lake /Turkey Hill Road Roundabout Project.

6.   Sponsorship Donation of Parks and Recreation Department Summer Movie Nights
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $600 from the Merrimack Lions Club to the Parks and Recreation Department to sponsor Summer Movie Nights in the Park, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.  These funds are used to pay the licensing fee to publicly show movies.

7.   Acceptance of Donations for Parks and Recreation Dept. – Wasserman Park Function Hall
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $2,200 from the Rotary Club of Merrimack and previous donations in the amount of $2,731.43 from Eagle Scout Project surplus funds, to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards the installation of acoustic sound panels in the Wasserman Park Function Hal, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
 ♦ March 11, 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: April 2, 2021