Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/sM7NUUmqKlw?&t=245
The agenda and released doc can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2152
My notes were captured via the Bluesky app, the top of the thread can be found here - https://bsky.app/profile/franklinmatters.bsky.social/post/3mfpsbpk6us2o
Quick recap
- Motion to approve the prior meeting notes, so moved, second, passes via roll call (1 remote) was 6-0-3 (2 absent, 1 resigned this AM)
- Discussion on need to replace a fire engine which has frame corrosion and was taken offline.
- Discussion on an undercarriage wash to help prolong the life of the trucks and rest of the fleet with other issues of corrosion
- Consider other alternatives for prevention of corrosion, maybe look to a cost analysis on the sand vs. salt/brine solution. What are the pros, cons?
- Multiple options available for financing, ultimately resolved to recommend authorization of a BAN (a short term borrowing instrument) for the full $935K.
- This keeps the stabilization account intact for now and can still be used to pay down the principal when the BAN is converted to a longer term finance deal
- Vote passed 5-1 via roll call
- Q2 report
- Snow and ice was gradually increased to be fully funded from ops instead of free cash
- Lack of FEMA money for 'disaster' events like the major storms
- Local receipts are not at the level that Kerri would like
- Library is only $25k over the State minimum
- Discussion on adding to a May meeting reconsidering the OPEB contribution to relook at the recommendation before the Council votes in June
- Discussion on the Council handling of the capital budget and suggestion of having FinCom representative at the Council meeting to support any recommendations. A great idea
