FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet = June 18, 2020
Franklin High School
Football Field - Pisini Stadium
Oak Street, Franklin MA, 02038
7:00 PM
The Franklin Town Council will be holding its annual budget hearing on the Franklin High School Football Field. The purpose of this location is to have a place that allows for proper implementation of the guidelines produced by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) regarding Town Meetings for Municipal Legislative Bodies. Executive Order 38 (below) promulgated by Governor Baker. If attending in person, see DPH guidelines (below). All budget materials are online https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget or the links below.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. HEARINGS - FY 2021 Budget Hearing 7:10pm
- a. Final Recommendation Voting Document
- i. F Y21 Budget Message
- ii. F Y21 Town Administrator Proposed Budget
- a. Resolution 20-31: Adoption of FY21 Budget (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-31 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5a._resolution_20-31_adoption_of_fy21_budget.pdf
- b. Resolution 20-36: Community Preservation Act, G.L. Chapter 44B, Sections 3-7 Authorization for Ballot Vote (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-36, CPA Ballot- Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5b._resolution_20-36_cpa_ballot_vote.pdf
- c. Resolution 20-37: Authorize the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs of Various Capital Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-37 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5c._resolution_20-37_borrowing_authorization.pdf
6. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes; Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
Executive Order 38
https://www.mass.gov/doc/june-6-2020-regulating-gatherings-throughout-the-commonwealth/download?_ga=2.247015046.320592393.1592235776-1919234641.1588012608
DPH Guidelines
https://www.mass.gov/doc/guidance-for-town-meetings-to-address-covid-19/download
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1272966385845571584?s=09
The PDF version of the agenda can be found
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/06-18-2020_town_council_budget_agenda.pdf
why isn't the live stream working? can only hear on the radio.
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