Town of Franklin: Town Council Meeting Agenda for October 16, 2024

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. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. September 4, 2024

b. September 18, 2024

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. 2024 Election Workers

i. See Exhibit 1 of Appointment Transaction in agenda packet for list of names   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/appointments_-_election_workers.pdf

 

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

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. Presentation: Franklin Branding Project - AJ Rebecchi   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/marketing_branding_project_0.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-61: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J (Disability Commission) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-61 - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-61_-_disability_commission_local_acceptance_0.pdf

b. Bylaw Amendment 24-914: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-914 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/bylaw_amendments_24-914_915_916.pdf

c. Bylaw Amendment 24-915: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Sewers - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-915 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._1_-_bylaw_amendment_24-915_and_backup_materials_-_sewers.pdf

d. Bylaw Amendment 24-916: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-916 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._1_-_bylaw_amendment_24-915_and_backup_materials_-_snow_removal_bylaw.pdf

e. Resolution 24-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,125), Senior Center ($275) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-60 - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-60_-_gift_acceptance_-_vets_dept._sr._ctr.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Green Communities Update

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee/Joint Budget Subcommittee

d. Master Plan Committee

e. Police Station Building Committee

f. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCILOR 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 also contains remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_10.16.24.pdf

Town of Franklin: Town Council Meeting Agenda for October 16, 2024