Franklin, MA: Town Council - shortened agenda for March 19, 2020

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: Due to the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, only Council members and authorized members of the staff will be allowed in the Council Chambers/Municipal Building. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, we will have a hotline for citizens to call during the meeting and ask questions/voice concerns.

Call-In Phone Number: 508-553-4826

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. 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.

3. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Coronavirus Update and Discussion

4. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

• a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854: Changes to §185-40. Water Resource District - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
• b. Resolution 20-17: Acceptance of Conservation Restriction to Protect Well 3A (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-17 - Majority Vote)
• c. Bylaw Amendment 20-855: Chapter 82, Water Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-855 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
• d. Bylaw Amendment 20-856: Chapter 82, Sewer Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-856 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
• e. Bylaw Amendment 20-857: Chapter 82, Trash and Recycling Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-857 to a second reading - Majority Vote)

5. ADJOURN


An updated version has been made available for tonight's meeting
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/march-19-town-council-agenda

revised on the ToF page as of 11:17 AM 3/19/20 (updated here at 11:55 AM)


You can find the shortened agenda online at the Town of Franklin
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2020-03-20_town_council_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - revised agenda for March 19, 2020