Town Council meeting agenda

Date: 
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 13, 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
Public Hearing
Legislative Updates from State Representatives
Town Manager’s Report
Consent Agenda
Old Business
New Business

1.  Community Media Day – Proclamation
Submitted by Media Services Coordinator Nicholas Lavallee
The Town Council to issue a proclamation designating October 20, 2022, as “Community Media Day” in the Town of Merrimack to promote the importance of community media, resources within the Town’s Media Division, and programming available on Merrimack TV.

2.  Eagle Scout Project Proposal – Canoe/Kayak Rack at Wasserman Park
Submitted by Boy Scout Andrew Johnson
The Town Council to be presented with Boy Scout Andrew Johnson’s proposed Eagle Scout project to build a canoe/kayak storage rack next to the waterfront at Wasserman Park.

3.  Town of Merrimack Returned Check or Electronic Means Policy Update
Submitted by Town Treasurer Xenia Simpson
The Town Council to consider the recommended changes to the Town of Merrimack Returned Check or Electronic Means Policy. 

4.  Recommendation for Town Council Acceptance of Town Roads, Open Space Parcel & Drainage Easements of Greenfield Farms XIV Subdivision Plan
Submitted by Deputy Public Works Director / Town Engineer Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to consider the recommendation to accept the Town roads, Open Space Parcel 7C/040-2 and Drainage Easements of Greenfield Farms XIV Subdivision Plan.

5.  Withdrawal Request from the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund
Submitted by Deputy Public Works Director / Town Engineer Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to consider the request to withdrawal up to $125,000 from the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of completing one existing emergency drainage repair estimated in the amount of $25,000 and future emergency projects as they arise.                                   

6.  Proposed Winter Maintenance / Salt Use Policy & Procedure Updates
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to consider the recommended updates to the current Winter Maintenance Policy which includes the previously separate Salt Use Policy within it.

7.  Withdrawal Request from the Solid Waste Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to consider the request to withdraw up to $50,000 from the Solid Waste Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of a new pickup truck with plow that was included in the approved 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Program.

8.  Withdrawal Request from the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to consider the request to withdraw up to $610,000 from the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of seven (7) new vehicles/equipment that were included in the approved 2022-2028 Capital Improvement Program.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
September 22, 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: October 7, 2022