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Submitted on May 7, 2021 - 3:33pm
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Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 7:00pm

 

Town Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 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.   Ratification of Town Council Actions Regarding the Town Manager Position
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to consider the ratification of the appointment of Paul T. Micali as the Town Manager for the Town of Merrimack.

2.   Annual Review with the Parks and Recreation Committee         
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Laura Jaynes
Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Parks and Recreation Committee.  This agenda item is to highlight the committee’s significant actions, current projects, anticipated actions, and to raise any concerns the Council should know or could act on.

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

1.   Deliberation to Fill the Town Council Vacancy
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to deliberate and elect the individual to fill the vacancy on the Town Council until the April 2022 election, pursuant to Charter Article 4-5.

2.   Updated Covid-19 Guidance – Town of Merrimack 4th of July Celebration
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to discuss the latest Covid-19 guidance as it pertains to large scale community events and whether to proceed with July 4th festivities in 2021.

3.   Merrimack’s 275th Anniversary Celebrations & Funding Update
Submitted by the 275th Committee and Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council will receive an update on Merrimack’s 275th Anniversary celebrations and discussion of upcoming plans with a request for additional funding.

4.   Transfer Station Swap Shop Re-opening Discussion
Submitted by Public Works Director Kyle Fox and Town Manager Paul T. Micali
The Town Council to discuss the possibility of re-opening the Swap Shop located at the Merrimack Transfer Station.

New Business

1.   Committee Appointments
Submitted by Town Council Chair Tom Koenig and Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to consider appointing the following individuals to Town committees, pursuant to Charter Article 4-8:

  • Ellen Kolb - Conservation Commission (Alternate member)
  • Laurie Rothhaus – Parks and Recreation Committee (School Board Representative)
  • Shannon Barnes – Parks and Recreation Committee (Alternate School Board Representative)     

2.   Donation Acceptance for the Parks and Recreation Department
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount $240 from the Lions Club of Merrimack to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards Camp Scholarship Fund, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

3.   Donation Acceptance for the Parks and Recreation Department
Submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Casparius
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount $16.12 from Boy Scout Joy Morris to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used towards Wasserman Park, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

4.   Acceptance of Homeland Security Grant for the Merrimack Police Department
Submitted by Lieutenant Michael Marcotte
The Town Council to consider the acceptance and expenditure of a grant in the amount of $3,600 awarded by Homeland Security to the Merrimack Police Department for the purpose of conducting Counter Terrorism and Active Shooter training for the Special Response Team (SRT), pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

5.   Town Center Committee Charge Revision
Submitted by Vice Chair Finlay Rothhaus
The Town Council to consider the recommended revision to the Town Center Committee Charge membership makeup adding a representative from the Media Services Division.

Minutes
Approve the minutes from the following Town Council meeting:
♦ April 22, 2021

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: May 7, 2021