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Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 17, 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 Conservation Commission         
Submitted by Conservation Commission Chair Steve Perkins
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Conservation Commission.  This agenda item is to highlight the commission’s significant actions, current projects, anticipated actions, and to raise any concerns the Council should know or could act on.

2.  Annual Review with the Zoning Board Adjustment [Rescheduled during the September 22, 2022, Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair Rich Conescu
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  This agenda item is to highlight the board’s significant actions, current projects, anticipated actions, and to raise any concerns the Council should know or could act on.

3.  Merrimack Public Library Update
Submitted by Library Board of Trustees Chair Debra Covell and Library Director Yvette Couser
The Town Council will be presented with a Library update.

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

1.   Merrimack Representation on the Lower Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to discuss Merrimack representation on the Lower Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee (LMRLAC), as the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is seeking up to two individuals interested in serving on the LMRLAC.

2.   Acceptance of NH Office of Highway Safety Grant for “Driving Under the Influence Patrols” for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Eric Marquis
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from the NH Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $2,600 for the Merrimack Police Department for “Driving Under the Influence Patrols”, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.  Acceptance of NH Office of Highway Safety Grant for “Distracted Driving Patrols” for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Eric Marquis
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from the NH Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $2,611.58 for the Merrimack Police Department for “Distracted Driving Patrols”, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.  Acceptance of NH Office of Highway Safety for “High Visibility Mobilization Patrols” for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Eric Marquis
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from the NH Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $3,400 for the Merrimack Police Department for “High Visibility Mobilization Patrols”, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

5.  Acceptance of NH Office of Highway Safety for “Speed Enforcement Patrols” for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Captain Eric Marquis
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from the NH Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $1,600 for the Merrimack Police Department for “Speed Enforcement Patrols”, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

6.  New Position Request
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali and Human Resources Director Sharon Marunicz
The Town Council to be presented with two new positions to be added to the Town’s Classification and Compensation Plan.

7.  Review of 2022/2023 Budget Schedule
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to review the 2022/23 budget schedule.

8.  Presentation of Pine Knoll Shores Stormwater Planning Study Final Report
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox
The Town Council to be presented with information from the Draft Final Report for the Stormwater Planning Study approved by voters at the April 13, 2021 Annual Meeting.

9.  Sponsorship Donation to Parks and Recreation Turkey Scavenger Hunt & Welfare Department’s Thanksgiving Baskets
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a sponsorship donation in the amount of $500 from Xfinity to be used towards the Parks and Recreation Department’s Turkey Scavenger Hunt event and the Welfare Department’s Thanksgiving Baskets event, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
October 27, 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: November 10, 2022