Merrimack Town Council Meets Thursday

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Announcements

Kinder Morgan – Proposed Northeast Energy Direct (NED) Pipeline Project

Informational Reports and Updates

Action Items

Recognitions, Resignations and Retirements

1. Town Committee Member Resignation Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon The Town Council to consider the acceptance of the resignation received from Merrimack Conservation Commission member Kristi Margaritis Bradshaw.

Appointments

1. Annual Review with the Town Center Committee Submitted by Town Center Committee Chairman Nelson Disco Per Town of Merrimack Charter Section 6-6, at least annually, there should be an annual review with the Town Center 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.

2. Overview of Services – Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) Submitted by NRPC Executive Director Tim Roache An introduction and overview of NRPC services.

Public Hearing

Legislative Updates from State Representatives

Town Manager’s Report

Consent Agenda

Old Business

1. Legal Fees Associated with Kinder Morgan [Follow-up from September 10, 2015 Town Council Meeting] Submitted by Town Councilor Dan Dwyer The Town Council to review the total cost of legal fees paid to date in association with the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline project.

2. MYA Update Submitted by Finance Director/Assistant Town Manager Paul T. Micali The Town Council to receive an update from the Finance Director relative to the audit.

New Business

1. Donation Acceptance for the Merrimack Police Department Submitted by Captain Dudash Town Council to consider the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $2,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union to the Merrimack Police Department to off-set expenses for the PACT program, pursuant to RSA 31:95-b and Charter Article 8-15.

2. Eagle Scout Project at Wasserman Park Approval Request Submitted by Life Scout Jacob Parker Life Scout Jacob Parker is proposing to build an archery range shooting platform in Wasserman Park for the benefit of the Parks and Recreation Department and Naticook Day Camp.

3. 2016 Town-wide Reevaluation Submitted by Avitar Associates President Loren Martin The Town Council to receive information related to the 2016 Town-wide reevaluation as required by law under RSA 21-J:11 and to also authorize the withdrawal from the Capital Reserve Fund, not to exceed $75,000.

4. Property Tax Insert Submitted by Finance Director/Assistant Town Manager Paul T. Micali The Town Council to consider including an insert with future property tax bills that provides an explanation of the breakdown of the property taxes.

5. Joint Town Council / School Board Meeting Submitted by Town Council Chairman Nancy Harrington and Vice Chair Tom Mahon Discussion about the proposed joint meeting and potential topics.

6. EDCAC Role for the Upcoming Year Submitted by Councilors Dan Dwyer and Bill Boyd To task the Economic Development Citizen Advisory Committee with an assignment for the upcoming year.