Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Live reporting: Legislation for action


H. License Transactions
License Transactions - Table and Vine - Change of Manager

Jim Wilson who had the position has moved to a corporate office position, Kevin Petrillo has been with Big Y long set of experience

motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0

I. Presentations/Discussions(none scheduled)
J. Subcommittee Reports(provided during meeting)

EDC - new business coming to town
Nerds to Go, small business starting here
K. Legislation for Action
1Resolution 17-43: MBTA - Dean Station Solar Canopy (Motion to Move Resolution 17-43 - majority vote (5))

MBTA was proposing a solar canopy at the Dean Station, solar panels were being proposed. Forge Park is a better location for such

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

2Resolution 17-39: Grant of Reserved Easement on former Town-Owned Land on Pond Street to Charles River Pollution Control District (Motion o Move Resolution 17-39 - 2/3 majority vote (6))

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


3Resolution 17-40: Chapter 61B - Non-exercise of 1st Refusal Option - 17.12 Acres of land off Maple Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-40 - majority vote (5))

recommend not to purchase, not connected, not really a viable option

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


4Resolution 17-41: Chapter 61A - Non-exercise of 1st Refusal Option - 114.473 Acres located at 215 Prospect Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-41 - majority vote (5))

Kelly recused himself

land for purchase is $5M, not in best interest for town

explanation of title 61A and 61B land, for farm use, if a use change, then there is back tax payment required with town of 1st right of refusal
protects open space and cultivation land

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0-1(recused)


5Resolution 17-42: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Move Resolution 17-42 - majority vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


6Resolution 17-44: Creation of Cultural District Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 17-44 - majority vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


7Resolution 17-45: Proposed Franklin Cultural District (Motion to Move Resolution 17-45 - majority vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

(2 minute recess)

8Resolution 17-46: Appropriation - Town Common Stage Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-46 - majority vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
not likely to be ready until next year after bid process


9Resolution 17-47: Appropriation - FY 17 Operating Budget Transfer - Fire Salaries (Motion to Move Resolution 17-47 - majority vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


10Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewer, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-788 - 2/3 majority roll call vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call


11Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792: Use Regulations for Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-792 - 2/3 majority roll call vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0  via roll call


12. Bylaw Amendment 17-793: Amendment to Water System Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-793 - majority roll call vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0  via roll call


13Bylaw Amendment 17-794: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Adding a New Chapter: Chapter 108 Library Board of Directors - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-794 - majority roll call vote (5))

updating an outstanding bylaw, clear up effort, bringing up to current terms and language

motion to approve, seconded, failed 6-3 
objection to restriction on elected officials being prohibited from participating as members of the Directors

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