Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
December 1, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm
a. Franklin Tax Classification Hearingi. Legislation for Action Items: 10a., 10b., 10c., 10d., 10e.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Snow Removal: Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Budget Subcommitteec. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 21-74: Tax Classification Residential Factor
(Motion to Approve Resolution 21-74 - Majority Vote)
b. Resolution 21-75: Tax Classification Open Space Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 21-75 - Majority Vote)
c. Resolution 21-76: Tax Classification Small Business Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 21-76 - Majority Vote)
d. Resolution 21-77: Tax Classification Residential Property Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 21-77 - Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 21-78: Tax Classification Senior Means Tested Exemption
(Motion to Approve Resolution 21-78 - Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 21-79: Town Council 2022 Meeting Calendar
(Motion to Approve Resolution 21-79 - Majority Vote)
g. Resolution 21-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-80 - Majority Vote)
h. Resolution 21-81: Gift Acceptances - Veterans’ Services Department ($1,215) and Agricultural Commission ($200) (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-81 - Majority Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body.
15. ADJOURN
Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting 5
Full agenda doc and items released for this agenda including connection info
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| The average tax bill over the years 1988 to 2022 shows the rate rate can go up or down, but the average tab bill goes only in one direction |
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