Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Live reporting: Legislation for Action


9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
nothing now, will be getting going soon

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee
preliminary discussion this evening, next meeting Dec 12 at 5:45

d. Town Administrator Search Committee
to be updated in another portion of the agenda
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-65: Conditional Offer of Town Administrator Position to Current Deputy Town Administrator (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-65- Majority Vote (5))

Kelly - Chair of search committee
none of the applicants were from Franklin
(audio recording of the meeting is available and has been posted here previously)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/town-administrator-search-subcommittee.html

recap of items mentioned during subcommittee meeting

Pellegri - ditto to everything Kelly said
assistants need to be developed for these roles

Hamblen - we're looking for a candidate with the best qualifications to fulfill the spot, Jamie gets Franklin, he has been around, volunteering even on the decoration effort recently

Jones - there is a logical path, some sense for what we do. When he was hired three years ago, he has worked closely with us, this is a person who is ready willing and able to make Franklin better. 

Padula - you have to earn this job, we are absolutely spoiled with the best in Jeff Nutting, people want to emulate Franklin, applaud this search committee for making this decision. He has a great attitude, he gets it. He has been on a three year job interview. I think we are through that and he fits the bill for us. I want this because he will make our job easier.

Dellorco - commend you for making this decision, it wasn't handed to him. He has got to be the best guy, I have been on the council 8 years, and I never call Jeff anymore, I call Jamie.

Earls - I have been impressed with his professionalism and wide range of experience; apprenticeship the last three years

Mercer - on the search committee this gave me some insights to what is out there. Three years ago, I was part of the committee that has hired Hellen. He has been mentored by the best and has done a great job. I am looking for someone who cares. Jamie cares about the community.

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

Jamie does have some 'prepared' remarks


10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Plain Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821 to a 2nd Reading-Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0

10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0

10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes to Sign District Overlay Map- Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0

10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 18-825: Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-825 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))

effectively a modification to the existing bylaw to enable THE BLACK BOX and other entertainment establishments to apply for an annual liquor license without having to do the single license per event that they have been doing.

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

10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 18-828: Fees Bylaw Changes- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-828 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))

a series of tweaks based upon feedback and items just missed previously, adding a fee waiver for Beaver St Recycling for those who qualify by income

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



L-R Attny Mark Cerel, Deputy Admin Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator Jeff Nutting
L-R Attny Mark Cerel, Deputy Admin Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator Jeff Nutting

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