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Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 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

1.  Recognition of Town Committee Members
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to present a certificate to the following individuals for their volunteer service to the Town of Merrimack: 
- Mike Boisvert – Conservation Commission
- Cynthia Glenn – Conservation Commission
- Gina Rosati – Conservation Commission
- Paul McLaughlin Jr. – Planning Board
- Michael Redding – Town Center Committee
- Rod Buckley – Zoning Board of Adjustment

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

1.   Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Yearly Update
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to be presented with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) 5-year update.

2. Committee Appointments [Tabled at the June 22, 2023 Town Council meeting]
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
- Lynn Christensen – Planning Board (Full member)
- Lynn Christensen – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Full member)
- Richard Conescu – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Full member)
- Brian Dano – Zoning Board of Adjustment (Full member)

New Business

1. Committee Appointments
Submitted by Town Council Chair Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:
- Andrew Duane – Conservation Commission (Full member)
- Heather Fairbanks – Parks and Recreation (Full member
- Haleem Mediouni – Planning Board (Full member)

2. Sewer Rate Study Presentation
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to be presented with the final Sewer Rates and Fees Study Report which identifies several financial inequities that need to be addressed to standardize billing practices.

3. Souhegan River Trail Project Update
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to receive an update on the Souhegan River Trail Project status, construction costs and use of Watson Park as staging area.

4. Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund Withdraw Request - Timber Lane & Fernwood Drive Drainage and Reconstruction Project
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to consider the request to withdraw and expend $750,000 from the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund for the Timber Lane and Fernwood Drive Drainage Installation and Road Reconstruction Project.

5. Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund Withdraw Request - South Baboosic Lake Rd. Drainage Improvements
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to consider the request to withdraw and expend $250,000 from the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund for the drainage reconstruction project on South Baboosic Lake Road.

6. 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 a of grant from the NH Office of Highway Safety for “Driving Under the Influence Patrols” in the amount of $2,600.00 for the Merrimack Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

7. 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 for “Distracted Driving Patrols” in the amount of $2,600.00 for the Merrimack Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

8. Acceptance of NH Office of Highway Safety Grant 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 for “High Visibility Mobilization Patrols” in the amount of $3,400.00 for the Merrimack Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

9. Acceptance of NH Office of Highway Safety Grant 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 for “Safety Enforcement Patrols” in the amount of $1,600.00 for the Merrimack Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

10. Acceptance of NH Office of Highway Safety Grant for “Speed Enforcement Equipment” 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 for “Speed Enforcement Equipment” in the amount of $9,375.00 for the Merrimack Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

Minutes
Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meetings:
♦  June 22, 2023
♦  June 29, 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: July 14, 2023