Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA: Town Council -Agenda for Meeting July 17, 2024 at 7 PM

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Franklin, MA: Town Council -Agenda for Meeting July 17, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

July 17, 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

a. June 26, 2024 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._june_26_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

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

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Override Discussion & FY25 Budget Adjustment #2
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._1_-_memo_-_override_and_1_million.pdf
i. Legislation for Action # 9a

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-50: Budget Stabilization Account Transfer to the Franklin Public School’s FY25 Operating Budget (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-50 - ⅔ Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._24-50.pdf
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._24-905.pdf
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._24-906_907_908.pdf
d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements, Elimination of Minimum Parking Requirements in Downtown Commercial Zoning District - First Reading
(Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._bylaw_amendment_24-907.pdf
e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9e._24-908.pdf
f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 24-913 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9f._24-913_-_union_st._mill_store.pdf
g. Resolution 24-42: Authorization for Town to Implement Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2018 Landfill Land Swap Legislation, so-called
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-42 - ⅔ Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9g._24-42_-_landfill_land_swap.pdf
h. Resolution 24-49: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans’ Service Department ($700), Senior Center ($381), Franklin Public Library ($500) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-49 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9h._24-49.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