Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: Town Council - Meeting Agenda

Monday, January 30, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Meeting Agenda - February 1, 2023

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

February 1, 2023 - 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

a. January 18, 2023 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3a._jan_18_minutes.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. New Employee: Fire Department - Kristin Krauss, Firefighter
b. Promotion: Fire Department - William Blanchard, EMS Battalion Chief

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Store License and Approval of Scott Corvi as the Manager - MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’ s Market and Deli, Located at 353 Lincoln Street
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._daceys.pdf
b. Transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Vrushank Patel as the Manager - 660 Central, LLC d/b/a Mobil, Located at 660 West Central Street
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7b._mobil.pdf

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf
i. Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Building Project Website https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Bylaw Amendment 23-892: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82,  Fees, Municipal Service - First Reading
(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-892 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._comstar_new_rates.pdf
b. Resolution 23-14: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Purchasing an Aerial Ladder Truck for Fire Dept.
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-14 - Two-Thirds Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._ladder_fire_truck.pdf
c. Resolution 23-15: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($315)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-15 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._23-15_-_gift_acceptance_-_pd.pdf
d. Resolution 23-16: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-16 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._1_-_memo_23-16_-_peg_comcast_36k.pdf