Recap: Community Preservation Committee approves meeting schedule, reviews sample plans/applications, sets Jan 4 and 18 as public hearings

Quick Recap:

• A short 21 minute meeting saw the introduction of new member Rick Power. He will represent the Planning Board and was unable to vote until formally approved by the Town Council.
• The proposed schedule of meetings for 2022 mostly Tuesday nights to avoid conflict with School Committee and other meetings in the Council Chambers was approved by 8-0 vote.
• Discussion on sample plans and applications used by other communities. Watertown's plan and Concord's application were touted and generally received agreement to be used as the 'template' for the Franklin version
• Public hearings scheduled for Jan 4 and Jan 18 to allow the community to provide input and suggestions to develop the 'wish list' for how the CPA funds can be used.

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter while I attended the meeting in the Council Chambers. 

 

The Twitter hashtag #CPC1207 can be found online The thread begins with  

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/status/1468368023450968065 

• getting ready for the Community Preservation Committee meeting tonight - agenda doc -> https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-12-07_cpc_packet.pdf…  #cpc1207
• meeting opens, motion to approve minutes of Oct 2021, passes 8-0 - new member representing the planning board is here listening/observing, can't officially vote yet (requires Town Council approval). #cpc1207
• discussion on proposed scheduled for meetings for 2022; motion to approve, passes 8-0 #cpc1207  (BTW - Rick Power is the representative from the Planning Board)
• discussion on CPC application and sample plans from other communities - see links in the agenda doc https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-12-07_cpc_packet.pdf…  #cpc1207
• two public hearings scheduled for Jan 4 and 18 to enable community input for the 'wish list' for which to use the CPA funds available in Nov/Dec 2022 #cpc1207
• Watertown plan touted as a good sample (side note, Watertown leveraged our charter once upon a time) #cpc1207 Concord application touted as a good one for consideration as a guide for Franklin's development
• The Town does have their own items for the 'wish list' one can look to the capital requests and see what of those make sense to use with CPA vs. remaining on the list for use with capital funds (i.e. free cash) #ccp1207
• consideration of applications as 'rolling' but have some level of 'cutoff' to enable the due diligence and prioritization to being before CPC for approval and then the Town Council #cpc1207
• expectation of the 4th and 18th is to open the listening session for ideas of possible use of the CPA funds #cpc1207
• motion to adjourn, passes 8-0 #cpc1207

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2c5102d4-6125-4beb-8e01-6732cdff24de

Recap: Community Preservation Committee

Community Preservation Committee Meeting - Agenda - Dec 7, 2021

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

December 7, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd Floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes for October 5, 2021.

2. Discussion on the following topics:

a. 2022 Schedule

b. Community Preservation Act (https://www.communitypreservation.org/plans-applications)

i. Sample CPA Plans

ii. Sample CPA Applications

Full agenda (including remote connection info)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-12-07_cpc_packet.pdf 

the CPC toured the Red Brick School and Historical Museum on Sep 29, 2021

Town Council Quarterbacking - 12/02/21 - What happened at the Town Council meeting? (audio)

FM #670 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 670 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England,  this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of December 1, 2021: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

• Subcommittee assignments announced, meeting calendar approved

• Tax rate hearing

• Snow presentation

• TA Report – NationalGrid

The recording runs about 35 minutes:

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.

Let’s listen to this recording of Town Council Quarterbacking Dec 2, 2021

** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/85b955b3-30b4-48da-8224-2a8adc484fe5

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Town Council Agenda document ->  

https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_dec_1_2021.pdf

 

My notes from the meeting  -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-town-council-sets-tax-rate-at.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Snow presentation

Community Preservation Committee meeting - 10/05/21 (audio)

FM #621 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 621 in the series. 

This shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting that was held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode; committee members present were in the Council Chambers, along with some public participants and the Town Administration staff. Others were able to via the Zoom conference bridge. 

Links to the meeting agenda and my notes are in the show notes. The meeting recording runs about eighteen minutes (~:18) .  Let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee  meeting for Oct 5

** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e68f1b2-859f-4b5a-870a-2e76c745f1e7

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Meeting agenda  (including connection info) ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-10-05_cpc_agenda_1_0.pdf 

My notes captured via Twitter and shared here

• Getting ready for the Community Preservation committee meeting at 7 PM #cpc1005

• Meeting opens, motion to approve minutes for three prior meetings, seconded, passes (# to be confirmed) #cpc1005

• Discussion on public hearing to gather project ideas, possible Dec time frame, no application yet for projects or funding, anticipate to follow the budget process and then see what the match is available for projects available #cpc1005

• Two week notice on lead time for public hearing, Attny Cerel is the CPC Chair for Medway. Staff needs to put form together. Recommendation on two hearings, 4th and 18th of Jan, 2022. Meeting on Dec 7, 2021 would still be for prep. #cpc1005

• Google form for ideas, submit anytime. Review during Dec 7, application form is separate to apply for funds. #cpc1005 Town Admin and staff will develop apps for town properties, application would be for private entities to apply

• Could use the Feb meeting to review ideas and submissions. March possible for review of the combined listing of projects. Ideally FinCom in April would get review before the Town Council budget hearings and approval #cpc1005

• Red brick project, recreation project one or two (i.e. Nason St. tot lot) #cpc1005 would be likely, committee should have town view on projects to consider along with whatever comes in from the 'public'

• Catching up to the meeting ending with motion to adjourn.  An elapsed time of ~18 minutes. #cpc1005

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Community Preservation Committee Meeting - Agenda - Oct 5, 2021

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 5, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd Floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street

Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes for 9/21/21, 9/29/21 and 10/1/21.
2. Discussion on the following topics:

a. Schedule required public hearings

b. Development of the required Community Preservation Act Plan

c. Discussion on process, timeline and forms to solicit public input. 

Agenda doc also contains remote connection info
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-10-05_cpc_agenda_1.pdf

 

cupola at the Franklin Historical Museum, a possible future project for CPC funds

FM #609 - Community Preservation Committee Meeting - 09/21/21 (audio)

FM #609 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 609 in the series. 

This shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting that was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode; committee members present were in the Council Chambers, along with some public participants and the Town Administration staff. Others were able to via the Zoom conference bridge. 

Links to the meeting agenda and my notes are in the show notes. The meeting recording runs about fifty minutes (~50 mins).  Let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee  meeting for Sep 21

** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/083c2b2f-c461-41ca-8e6a-0e7a3c453b74

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Meeting agenda  (including connection info) ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/cpc-agenda-4 

My notes captured via Twitter and shared here in summary form

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/recap-community-preservation-committee.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen

Recap: Community Preservation Committee - historical tour scheduled, housing and zoning discussed

Quick Recap:

• Tour of Red Brick and Historical Museum scheduled for Sep 29, Oct 1, formal agenda with details to be published soon to cover open meeting requirements
• Update on 215 Prospect St with appraisal by town provided to owner/developer this week. They may accept or choose a 2nd view
• Amy Love, Town Planner, provides update on housing plan as shared in this past summer's meeting
• After roundabout discussion on zoning and development and affordable as a component of, meeting adjourns

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting live via the Zoom conference bridge.
 
The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #cpc0921  
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cpc0921&src=typeahead_click  
 
Agenda doc (including connection info) ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/cpc-agenda-4 
 

• Community preservation committee meeting. live reporting underway #cpc0921
  
• Tour of Red Brick and Historical Museum scheduled for Sep 29, Oct 1, formal agenda with details to be published soon to cover open meeting reqmts #cpc0921
  
• Update on 215 Prospect St with appraisal by town provided to owner/developer this week. They may accept or choose a 2nd view. #cpc0921 stay tuned as this develops
  
• Affordable housing update for tonight key item, links available in agenda doc #cpc0921 https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/cpc-agenda-4 
  
• Franklin ridge project single biggest affordable housing priority for Town #cpc0921
  
• Amy Love, Town Planner, provides update on housing plan as shared in summer meeting #cpc0921
  
• July meeting and audio link on housing plan for reference -> https://franklinmatters.org/2021/07/fm-580-community-conversation-on.html?m=1 #cpc0921
  
• Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen #cpc0921
  
• Another tease of MAPC participating in Oct 2 Harvest Festival to solicit input for planning purposes. Prior one was in last week's EDC meeting #cpc0921
  
• After roundabout discussion on zoning and development and affordable as a component of, meeting adjourns #cpc0921
  
• Hopefully CPC is now more informed and armed for good questions as this housing discussion will continue The HPP is up for Planning Board public hearing on 9/27, and at sometime to Town Council for their hearing and approval before sending HPP to state #cpc0921
  
• Check out the HPP. Does it have enough for Franklin to address our housing needs? https://franklinma.gov/planning-community-development/files/preliminary-final-2021-housing-production-plan #cpc0921
  

 
Audio recording of meeting to be available in couple of days

Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen

Franklin, MA: Community Preservation Committee - Sep 21, 2021

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 21, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd Floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes for 6/17/21.
2. Historical Tours Dates Discussion

a. September 29th from 4-6PM at the Franklin Historical Museum and Red Brick Schoolhouse.

b. October 1st from 9-11 AM at the same venues.

3. Chapter 61A Update - 215 Prospect Street change of use.
4. Affordable Housing Update - Town Administration and Community Development and Planning Offices

a. Draft 2021 Housing Production Plan  (

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/preliminary_final_housing_production_plan_-_august_2021.pdf)

b. Affordable Housing Update   (

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/maht_december_14_2020.pdf)

c. 2020 Town Master Plan Update   (

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/masterplan_update_materials.pdf)

 

Agenda doc with remote connection info ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-09-21_cpc_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Community Preservation Committee - Sep 23, 2021

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - July 21, 2021

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29.  This meeting may be recorded by others. 

b. Chair to identify Council Members participating remotely

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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. May 26, 2021
b. May 27, 2021
c. June 9, 2021
d. June 23, 2021

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

a. Retirement: Patti Wyllie, Treasurer-Collector's Department 
b. Retirement: Tommy Gundstrom, DPW 
c. Recognition: Ndoumbe Ndoye, Franklin High School, Commonwealth Heroines Award

5. APPOINTMENTS

None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-872: To Amend The Franklin Town Code At Chapter 185, Section 3, Definitions, Tasting Room 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10f._21-872_tasting_room.pdf

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

Dean College: New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License, Located at 135 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA.
Town Administrator Memo Summary;
Dean College Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages license application; 
Town Council meeting minutes April 15, 2020, May 6, 2020;
Town Council Statement of Reason of denial; 
Dean College appeal to the ABCC;
ABCC Appeal decision.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/7a._dean_college.pdf

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

None Scheduled

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-40: Gift acceptance - Franklin Public Library, $24,850 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-40 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10a._21-40_library_gift.pdf

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-41: Gift acceptance - Veterans Services Department, $700 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-41 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10b._vets_gift.pdf

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-42: Gift acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-42 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10c._pd_gift.pdf

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-43: Gift acceptance - Franklin Fire Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-43 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10d._21-43_fd_gift.pdf

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-870: Chapter 170, Vehicles And Traffic, Section 170-22, Subsection A, Location of Stop Signs - Second Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-870 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10e._21-870_stop_signs.pdf

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-872: To Amend The Franklin Town Code At Chapter 185, Section 3, Definitions, Tasting Room - Second Reading (Motion to adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-872 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10f._21-872_tasting_room_0.pdf

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-44: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing and Transfer to Pay Costs of Land Acquisition: Land of Franklin LaBastie Family, LLC off Maple Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-44 -Two Thirds Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10g_maple_hill.pdf

10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-45: Town Of Franklin’s Exercise Of Town’s Chapter 61a, Section 14 First Refusal Option, Re: Land Of Franklin Labastie Family, LLC Off Maple Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-45 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10g_maple_hill_0.pdf

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Exception #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely: Town Administrator

15. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Vote on approving Administrator contract, subject to Executive Session outcome
Legislation for action: 
Resolution 21-39: Approval of Town Administrator’s Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-39 Majority Vote)

ADJOURN

Note: 
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The single PDF for the agenda and released documents

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-07-21_town_council_agenda.pdf

The agenda page with links to the individual documents

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/july-21-town-council-agenda

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - July 21, 2021