Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda

Sunday, January 2, 2022

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 5, 2022

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.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
c. Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Certification of Announcement.

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

a. November 17, 2021
b. December 1, 2021

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
a. Franklin Library Association

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm - None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS- None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Town Council Goals Session 2022-2023
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._1_and_2_ta_memo_2022-2023_goals.pdf

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-01: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($65,500) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-01 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10a._1_2_3_memo_and_resolution_franklin_library_association_-_65500.pdf
b. Resolution 22-02: Gift Acceptances - Veterans’ Services Department ($1,450.00), Senior Center ($300) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-02 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10b._12_memo_and_resolution_22-02_gift_acceptance_vets_sc.pdf
c. Resolution 22-03: Appropriation to Pay Prior Years Bills (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-03 - 2/3 Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10c._1_and_2_memo_resolution_22-03_appropriation_of_prior_years_bills_1.pdf

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM

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 Board.