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Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 16, 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
Appointments

1.  Library Board of Trustees Update
Submitted by Library Board of Trustees Chair Debra Covell and Director Yvette Couser
The Library Board of Trustees to provide an update to the Town Council.

2.  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.

Public Hearing

1.  Public Hearing - Consideration of Changes to Chapter 142, Parks & Recreation Areas
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter 142, Parks and Recreation Areas, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

2.  Public Hearing – Bear Christensen Fund Acceptance
Submitted by Finance Director Adam Britten
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to authorize the acceptance of the amount of but not to exceed $10,000 for the Bear Christensen Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

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

1.   Consideration of Changes to Chapter 167, Stormwater Management Standards [Final Reading]
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala and Assistant Public Works Director / Environmental Leo Laviolette
The Town Council to consider the final acceptance of recommended changes to Chapter 167, Stormwater Management Standards, of the Merrimack Town Code, pursuant to Charter Article V.

2.   Addition of Chapter 168, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE), to the Merrimack Town Code [Final Reading]
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala and Assistant Public Works Director / Environmental Leo Laviolette
The Town Council to consider the addition of Chapter 168, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, to update the Merrimack Town Code to the current requirements of the EPA MS4 Permit, pursuant to Charter Article V.

Old Business

1.  Community Choice Aggregation Program Committee Set-up Discussion
Submitted by Freedom Energy Logistics CEO Bart Fromuth and Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to discuss the details of establishing a Community Choice Aggregation Program, an optional buying group organized by a municipality or group of municipalities to benefit electric customers, as presented and discussed at the December 1, 2022 Town Council meeting.

New Business

1.   Proposed Changes to Summer Camp Refund Policy
Submitted by Parks & Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance of the proposed changes to the Summer Camp Refund Policy.

2.  Donation of Funds to Kids Kove Playground at Twin Bridge Park
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $812.00 from the Rotary Club of Merrimack to Parks and Recreation for the purpose of replacing the broken Sand Digger play element at Kids Kove, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.  Withdrawal Request from the Sewer Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund
Submitted by Public Works Director Dawn Tuomala
The Town Council to consider the request for withdrawal of funds from the Sewer Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of a loader and a welder at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

4.  New Position Request for Public Works Administration – Civil Engineer
Submitted by Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to consider the establishment of a Civil Engineer position at Grade 17 of the Town’s current Wage Schedule and Classification Plan.

Minutes

Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
♦  November 2, 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: November 9, 2023