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Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for December 18, 2024 Meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
December 18, 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. 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. November 13, 2024
b. November 20, 2024

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Fourth and Sixth Grade Youth Football Teams
b. Peter Brunelli
c. Steve Carlucci

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Agricultural Commission - Benjamin Rousseau

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

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. Annual License Renewals
i. See attached “2025 Town of Franklin Alcohol License Renewals”  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7a._1_-_license_renewal_memo_5.pdf

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS
a. National Citizen Survey (aka Citizen Satisfaction Survey) - Kate Hinckley, Director of GIS   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._-_discussion_-_national_citizen_survey.pdf
b. Biennial Town Council - Town Administrator Midterm Goals Review - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
c. Town Seal and Logo Presentation - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator
d. The Distribution of Town Initiated Ballot Question Materials - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator; Mark Cerel, Town Attorney; and Nancy Danello, Town Clerk   
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8d_election_materials.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 24-78: Adoption of Town Council 2024-2025 Goals
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-78 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 24-79: Approval of Town of Franklin Official Town Logo
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-79 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies

d. Resolution 24-83: Grant of Overhead System Easement, Town Owned Land at the Northerly Side of East Central Street to Originate from Pole #574
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-83 - ⅔ Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-80 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02) , Fire Dept. ($1,515)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-81 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

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

Full agenda doc contains link to the supporting documents as well as to remote participation for this meeting

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for December 18, 2024 Meeting
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for December 18, 2024 Meeting 

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