Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Live reporting - action items - part 1


H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Senators Spilka and Ross – Budget Update
postponed until the next meeting (Jun 20th)

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
none

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-25: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Beaver Court, Mark’s Way and J.R.’S Lane and Order of Taking (Extinguishment) of Related Right-of-Way Over Abutting Town-Owned-Land


Pfeffer talks of this as a win-win situation
These are short streets

motion to approve, passed 9-0


2. Resolution 12-41: Appropriation:Roads/Sidewalks/Drainage/Stormwater/Infrastructure
FinCom recommended by a vote of 8-0; amounts as specified in doc from the FinCom meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/live-reporting-finance-committee-jun-5.html

Due to the good fortunes from an excess in the snow and ice account and an increase in the free cash, we have some extra funds available

Appropriated from this year's funding but the work will be done next year

motion to approve, passed 9-0

3. Resolution 12-42: Authorization for DPW Garage/Storage Building
Transfer of surplus funds as accounted for during the FinCom meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/live-reporting-finance-committee-jun-5.html

Appropriated money earlier this year to demolish the old build for structural issues, space is also being lost with the new high school - did get three estimates for this type of building, located at Fisher St (not Hayward)

want to get the building up, could add heaters and blowers later but don't want to do so now to avoid an increase in cost

motion to approve, passed 9-0


4. Resolution 12-43: Authorization to Transfer Funds – Davis Thayer Study
The need has been there for many years, this authorization for an architect to do the study to get estimates for the renovations necessary

Jones - question for Councilor Roy
Roy - Thayer was space that would be needed by the district

Nutting - the TC did authorize money to remove the portable class rooms as they are getting old

motion to approve, passed 9-0

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