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Franklin, MA: Agenda for Sep 6, 2023 Town Council Meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 6, 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
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Design Review Commission
i. Andrew Pratt
b. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
i. Jayaprabha Vijayaraghavan
c. Fire Department - New Employee
i. Jack Lennon: Firefighter/Paramedic
d. Fire Department - Promotions
i. Thomas Konieczny: Battalion Chief
ii. Paul Molla: Captain
iii. Laurie Kaye: EMS Captain
iv. Matthew Kelly: Lieutenant
v. Michael Berthiaume: Lieutenant
vi. Jonathan Chalk: Lieutenant
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: Dean College Update - Ken Elmore, President of Dean College
b. Discussion: Tri-County Regional Vocational School Financing  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.pdf
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at
Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements -
Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-898 - 2/3 Majority Roll Call Vote)

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-899 -2/3 Majority Roll Call Vote)

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-901: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of
Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-901 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 23-49: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Plymouth for County of Plymouth to Provide Parking Ticket Computerization and Processing Services to
Franklin (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-49 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 23-50: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner-Developer of Prospect
Hills Estates with Access Road Off Prospect Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-50 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 23-51: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($1,525)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-51 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 23-52: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-52 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Migrant Housing Update

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. 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


Franklin, MA: Agenda for Sep 6, 2023 Town Council Meeting
Franklin, MA: Agenda for Sep 6, 2023 Town Council Meeting
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