Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting scheduled Weds, Sep 20 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 20, 2023 at 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 9 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. August 16, 2023 - https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._august_16_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_1.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Council on Aging

    i. Collette Ferguson   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a_colette_ferguson.pdf

b. Finance Committee

    i. Heather Sanscoucy   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5b._heather_sansoucy.pdf

c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

    i. Kimberly Mu-Chow   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5b._appointment_kim_mu-chow.pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation: Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8ab._1_-_presentation_memo_23-53_-_gift_acceptance_elks_riders_elks_bingo_-_veterans_services_dept.pdf

    i. Legislation for Action #9a

b. Presentation: Franklin Elks Bingo Donation to Veterans’ Services Department   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8ab._1_-_presentation_memo_23-53_-_gift_acceptance_elks_riders_elks_bingo_-_veterans_services_dept.pdf

    i. Legislation for Action #9a

c. Discussion: Town Council Goals Update   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8c._town_council_goals_update.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 23-53: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-53 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8ab._1_-_presentation_memo_23-53_-_gift_acceptance_elks_riders_elks_bingo_-_veterans_services_dept.pdf

b. Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-54 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._fy24_ambulance_transfer_appropriation.pdf

c. Resolution 23-55: Authorizing the Placement of a Debt Exclusion Ballot Question Relating to the Town’s Allocable Share of Debt Service on Debt of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District on the Ballot for the Town Election to be Held on November 7, 2023

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-55 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._23-55_-_town_council_vote_to_permit_debt_exclusion_vote.pdf

d. Resolution 23-56: A Resolution Adopting the Town of Franklin 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-56 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._23-56_-_osrp.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Migrant Housing update

b. Demolition Delay Bylaw report   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/10b._demolition_delay.pdf

c. Decommission Spring Street report   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/10b._demolition_delay.pdf

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 - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc includes supporting docs as well as remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf

Tri-County building project update provided, some questions remain but the date to vote is set as Oct 24, 2023