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Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Meeting - January 3, 2024

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 3, 2024 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.
c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
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 - None Scheduled
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. New Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Lisa Ann Truax as the Manager - L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, Located at 390 King Street  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._king_st._cafe_-_legal_ad.pdf
i. See License Transactions #7a.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. New Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Lisa Ann Truax as the Manager - L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, Located at 390 King Street  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7a._license_transaction_-_king_st._cafe_new_section_12_all_alcohol_restaurant_1.pdf
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: 2024-2025 Town Council & Town Administration Work Plan  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._24-01_tc_and_ta_goals.pdf
i. See Legislation for Action #9b.
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 24-904: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - First Reading
(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-904 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._24-904_ambulance_fees.pdf
b. Resolution 24-01: Adoption of 2024-2025 Town Council and Town Administration Work Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-01 - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._24-01_tc_ta_work_plan.pdf
c. Resolution 24-02: Acceptance of Parcel A, Drainage Lot, on Westerly Side of Maple Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-02 - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._24-02_drainage_lot_acceptance.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

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

The agenda doc contains supporting documentation as well as remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/jan_3_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf

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