Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 24, 2020

Agenda: Meeting Date June 24, 2020

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS:

Due to the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Town Council Meeting. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by clicking on the attached link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). The attached link and phone number will be active for the duration of the meeting for citizens to ask questions/voice concerns.

Link to access meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84282580447
Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 842 8258 0447 --Then press #

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

3. 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 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.

4. APPOINTMENTS
Annual Reappointments

5. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
5a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-33 : Expenditure Limits for FY 2021 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as provided in G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E1/2, as Amended (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-33 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5a._20-33_revolving_funds.pdf

5b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-38: Acceptance of G.L. Ch. 60, Section 15B and the Establishment of a Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund for Treasurer-Collector (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-38 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5b._20-38_tax_title_revolving_fund.pdf

5c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-39: Establishment of the Metacomet Emergency Communication Center (MECC) Stabilization Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-39 - Two Thirds (⅔) Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5c._20-39_mecc_stabilization_fund.pdf

5d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 20-855: Chapter 82, Water Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-855 to a second reading - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5d._20-855_water_fees.pdf

5e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-40: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official - Town Clerk (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-40 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5e._20-40_clerks_salary.pdf

5f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-41: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Association employees and the Town of Franklin (Motion to approve Resolution 20-41 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5f._20-41_police_association_contract.pdf

5g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-35: FY20 Capital Plan Round 2 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-35 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5g._20-35_fy20_capital_plan_round_2.pdf

5h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-32: FY20 Appropriation Transfers (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-32 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5h._20-32_fy20_appropriation_transfers.pdf

5i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-34: Authorize Town Administrator to Grant Temporary Expansion Licenses (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-34 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5i._20-34_authoroze_ta_to_grant_temp._expansion_licenses.pdf

6. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

8. COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURN

Note:

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting