Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Live reporting: Town Council - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016

Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: Bissanti


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– July 13, 2016
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Proclamation for Frank Liotta
recognition for long time Franklin resident and major contributor to the Franklin Elks

Town Council Chair Matt Kelly recognizes Frank Liotta for his long service
Town Council Chair Matt Kelly recognizes Frank Liotta for his long service


D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
– Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

no comments

E. APPOINTMENTS

Board of Registrars
- Jeannette Gianotti
- Christine Manns
- Helen Reebenacker
motion to approve appointment, seconded passed 8-0
Election Workers
- Listing not available (broken link)
motion to approve appointment, seconded passed 8-0

Zoning Board of Appeals - Associate
- Ian Luke
motion to approve appointment, seconded passed 8-0

– Swearing in of Police Officers
Eric J Zimmeran, promoted to Sargent
Joseph F McLain, promoted to Detective

Paul Fiorio,  longest serving policemen, wears badge #1

Asst Town Clerk Danello swears in Detective MacLean and Sargent Zimmerman
Asst Town Clerk Danello swears in Detective MacLean and Sargent Zimmerman

family members place the new badges on Detective MacLean and Sargent Zimmerman
family members place the new badges on Detective MacLean and Sargent Zimmerman

Patrolman Paul Fiorio gets badge #1 as the longest serving officer
Patrolman Paul Fiorio gets badge #1 as the longest serving officer




Chief Thomas Lynch
provides an update to the Council

recognition of Police Dept has seen many forms
a small group of families came down as well
it means a lot to the officers

last 6 weeks it has been a whirlwind of activity
department meeting, cook-out behind station

mission, value and vision statements created (see website)
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Police/index

5 Sargents signed up for lieutenants exam

entry police officer exam scheduled for Nov 5th
graduation soon, budgeted level of 47
one position open with retirement of Chief Semerjian
may be able to bring a transfer on in mid-September

improve communications with residents
establish relationship with local print media

increased used of social media

increase hours available to obtain fire arms permits
use of internet to schedule appointments

creation of domestic violence unit

reconstruction of evidence room
regional communications underway

multiple comments thanking the Chief and the department for great work

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