Town Council meeting agenda

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 2, 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 Member
Submitted by Town Council Chairman Finlay Rothhaus and Vice Chair Nancy Harrington
The Town Council to present a certificate to the following individual for his volunteer service to the Town of Merrimack: 
- David Shaw (Parks & Recreation Committee).

Appointments
Public Hearing

1.  Public Hearing – Acceptance of Donation from Amoskeag Health through the Comprehensive, Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) Grant for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Police Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of the Merrimack Police Department's request to seek up to $57,142.85 in reimbursement for Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) activities under funding through the Comprehensive, Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) grant, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2.  Public Hearing – Acceptance of Donation from Amoskeag Health through a Substance Abuse Mental Service Health Administration (SAMSHA) Grant for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Police Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of the Merrimack Police Department's request to seek up to $40,000 in reimbursement for Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) activities under funding through the a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMSHA) grant, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.  Public Hearing – Acceptance of a Donation from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Southern New Hampshire for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Lieutenant Chris Spillane
The Town Council to hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance of a donation of accent lighting and installation, with an estimated value of $5,808.50, from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Southern New Hampshire for the Merrimack Police Department, pursuant to RSA 31:95-e and Charter Article 8-15.

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

1.  800 MHz Communications Systems Update
Submitted by Fire Chief Mark DiFronzo & Police Chief Brian Levesque
The Town Council to be presented with an update on the status of the 800 MHz communications system.

New Business

1.  MPD Teen Academy Discussion
Submitted by Deputy Chief Matt Tarleton
The Town Council to be presented with the details of the proposed Merrimack Police Department Teen Academy which is an extended learning opportunity for students of Merrimack High to learn about all facets of police work.

2. First Quarter Financial Review
Submitted by Finance Director Adam Britten
Finance Director Adam Britten will review the key financial information of the quarter ending September 30, 2023.

3.   2024-2030 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Discussion
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to have a discussion regarding the details of the 2024-2030 CIP.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
♦  October 26, 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: October 30, 2023