Sunday, May 21, 2017

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Budget Hearing #1 - May 24, 2017

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2017. This is the first of two Town Council budget hearings. The Finance Committee reviewed the budget department by department in a series of three meetings in April.

If you really want the inside details on the budget, review the notes and video replay from the Finance Committee meetings. The Town Council version of the budget hearings have been a simple reading of the budget line items and amounts and then occasionally a 'hold' for a specific items of interest to one or more Councilors. What used to be rather informative sessions have disappeared the past several years.



(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item column, it will take you to the associated document.)


A. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Announcements
B. Announcements:
1. 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
C. Proclamations/Recognitions:
Swearing in - Police Department - Nick Palmieri
D. Citizen Comments
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 give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask theTown Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments
E. Appointments
F. Hearings
FY 2018 Budget Hearing
G. License Transactions
Sreefarminghamma Inc.: New All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License - 7:10 PM
H. Presentations/Discussions
Veteran's Agent - Dale Kurtz
I. Subcommittee Reports
J. Legislation for Action
1. Resolution 17-32: Salary Schedule, Full-Time Elected Official
1. Resolution 17-32: Salary Schedule, Full-time Elected Official (Motion to Move Resolution 17-32 - Majority Vote (5))
2. Resolution 17-34: Request for Special Legislation Re: Authorization for Town to Establish a Local Agricultural Commission with Limited Authority
2. Resolution 17-34: Request for Special Legislation Re: Authorization for Town to Establish a Local Agricultural Commission with Limited Authority (Motion to Move Resolution 17-34 - Majority Vote (5))
3. Resolution 17-36: Upgrading Street Lighting System
3. Resolution 17-36: Upgrading Street Lighting System (Motion to Move Resolution 17-36 (Majority Vote - (5))
4. Resolution 17-37: Appropriation - Town Administration - Water BAN Interest
4. Resolution 17-37: Appropriation - Town Administration - Water BAN Interest (Motion to Move Resolution 17-37 - Majority Vote (5))
5. Bylaw Amendment 17-793: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading
5. Bylaw Amendment 17-793: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-793 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
K. Town Administrator's Report
K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items
L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments
M. Council Comments
N. Executive Session
N. Executive Session
O. Adjourn
O. Adjourn

Liquor license for Dharani Grill is up for approval at Wednesday's Town Council meeting
Liquor license for Dharani Grill is up for approval at Wednesday's Town Council meeting
The budget hearing doc for this 1st hearing can also be found here

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