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Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting August 14, 2024

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
August 14, 2024 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.
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. July 17, 2024
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Annual Reappointments and New Appointments of Boards and Committees Members
i. See “Committee Appointments” in packet for names  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a_appointments.pdf
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule
d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation & Discussion: 4H Robotics Club
b. Discussion: Legislative Delegation - Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Jeffrey Roy
c. Discussion: Norfolk Registry of Deeds Update - Register William O’Donnell
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition - Second Reading
(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements - Second Reading
(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule - Second Reading
(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)
d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing - Second Reading
(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)
e. Resolution 24-51: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($100), Senior Center ($10,070), Veterans’ Services Department ($150)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-51 - Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 24-52: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
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. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the Chair declares that 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

Agenda doc contains remote participation info -> 

franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting August 14, 2024
franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting August 14, 2024
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