Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
November 16, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street
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.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Becki Carloni - Franklin Fire Department
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Library Board of Directors - Alison Wallace https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/5a._appointment_alison_wallace.pdf
6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer-Winery, Special License to allow sale of wine at 2022-2023 Franklin Winter Farmers’ Market located at 887 Lincoln Street https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._license_la_cantina_0.pdf
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: Recreation Department, Ryan Jette, Director of Recreationb. Discussion: Davis-Thayer Reuse Committee https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._davis_thayer_0.pdf
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 22-71: Further Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-71 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._22-71_sr_tax_workoff_0.pdf
b. Resolution 22-72: Further Amending the Veterans’ Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-72 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._22-72_veterans_tax_workoff.pdf
c. Resolution 22-73: General Funds Appropriation, Transfers and Adjustments FY23 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-73 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._22-73_general_funds_appropriation_transfers_adjustments_fy23.pdf
d. Resolution 22-74: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($1,550) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-74 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._22-74_gift_acceptance_-_vets_0.pdf
e. Resolution 22-75: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-75 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9e._22-75_peg_comcast.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Franklin Open Space and Recreation Plan Kickoff Process https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10a._ta_report_-_dpcd_memo_-_osrp_update_process_summary_-_11032022.pdf
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. GATRA Advisory Board
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
Full agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/november_16_town_council_agenda.pdf
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