Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Live reporting: Legislation


J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 17-20: Chapter 61A. Non-Exercise of First Refusal Option -Property located at 4 Mount Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-20: Majority Vote (5))
1. Resolution 17-20: Chapter 61A. Non-Exercise of First Refusal Option -Property located at 4 Mount Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-20: Majority Vote (5))

Bissanti - recused himself

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

10 acres not of great value, not connected to other property;it would cost us more

new owner would have to cover for the back taxes for change of use


2. Resolution 17-21: Compenation Plan, FY 2018 (Motion to Move Resolution 17-21: Majority vote (5))
2. Resolution 17-21: Compensation Plan, FY 2018 (Motion to Move Resolution 17-21: Majority vote (5))

motion to approve as amended, seconded, passed 9-0

each year to adjust wage scales when required; recommending 2% increase, won't affect individuals, just the scale overall

minimum wage doesn't not apply to Town employees

discussion on minimum vs. summer help, etc.

point of order, amendment to bring G1 to minimum wages (to remain at 10 and 11.62)
* passed 8-1 on amendment




3. Resolution 17-22:Town Council Apprval of the Resubmittal of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-775: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential I to Residential VII of an Area on Summer Street ( Motion to Move Resolution 17-22: Majority vote (5))
3. Resolution 17-22:Town Council Approval of the Resubmittal of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-775: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential I to Residential VII of an Area on Summer Street ( Motion to Move Resolution 17-22: Majority vote (5))

Bissanti - recuses himself

letter received from B HUnchard, property owner, request a continuation of this matter, placed on an agenda during June 28th, exploring alternative

motion to postpone, via roll
dellorco N
jones N
mercer N
padula Y
pfeffer N
vallee Y
pellegri N
kelly Y
** failed 5-3

move resolution, seconded
mercer 
difference in rules and procedures vs Roberts Rules of Order

Padula - don't see it as an ethical issue
it is properly before us, it is highly likely that a 40B will go there

Pfeffer - I agree with Padula to see 40 condos vs 40B and and hundred units, the town has nothing to do with it

dellorco N
jones N
mercer N
padula Y
pfeffer N
vallee N
pellegri N
kelly  Y
** failed 6-2



4. Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Water - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Majority Roll Call vote (5))
4. Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Water - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Majority Roll Call vote (5))

motion to waive reading, seconded passed 9-0

dellorco y
jones y
mercer y
padula y
pfeffer y
vallee y
pellegri y
kelly - y
** failed 9-0 
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to the Planning Board (Majority Vote (5))
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to the Planning Board (Majority Vote (5))

motion to refer, seconded, passed 9-0



6. Bylaw Amendment 17-789: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-789 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))
6. Bylaw Amendment 17-789: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-789 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))

motion to more to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0

Bissanti recused himself

would extend water lines to 8 existing homes but no further
school would relocate from Attleboro to Franklin and grow by 25 students, 50 students currently

sewer/water extension specified in the resolution

discussion on adding a covenant to the property 

discussion on water irrigation rather than using the water extention
7. Bylaw Amendment 17-790: Amendment to Sewer System Map-1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-790 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))
7. Bylaw Amendment 17-790: Amendment to Sewer System Map-1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-790 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))

motion to waive reading, second, passed 8-0

motion to more to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0

Bissanti recused himself



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