Franklin, MA: School Committee Special Meeting - April 25 at 6:30 PM

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin School Committee

School Committee Special Meeting

April 25, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

A G E N D A

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

● Call to Order

● Candidate for Interim School Business Administrator Interview

● Deliberation on Candidate for Interim School Business Administrator

● Adjourn

 

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_4_25_24.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee Special Meeting - April 25 at 6:30 PM

FPS: Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee Meeting - April 25 at 5 PM

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin School Committee

Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee

April 25, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Municipal Building 3rd Floor Training Room

A G E N D A

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

● Review of Master Facilities Report

● Evaluation of recommendations from the Report

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/comprehensive_facilities_planning_subcom-4_25_24.pdf

FPS: Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee Meeting - April 25 at 5 PM

Master Plan Update Committee & Sustainability Subcmte Meetings Apr 16 & Apr 17

• Sustainability Subcommittee

Event Date:  Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 6:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2024-4-16.pdf

• Master Plan Update Committee

Event Date:  Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-april_17_2024.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee & Sustainability Subcmte Meetings Apr 16 & Apr 17

Will the Town Council whiff again? or vote to encourage 40b development?

The Town Council gets a chance to lend their approval of a "friendly 40b" on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. They whiffed on their chance last year rejecting the 121 Grove St proposal by a 4-5 vote. (vote & meeting info below)

The chance this time is for the proposal to develop the Stobbart's property bringing 264 rental units, 66 of them would be "Affordable."

The proposal documentation is found here:

a. Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 444 East Central Street Pursuant to DHCD’s Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B

i. Town Administrator Memo, 40B Process Outline  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a_1_-_presentation_friendly_40b_stobbarts.pdf

ii. Project Presentation  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._2_central_st_residences_tc_presentation_041024_v17_pdf_final.pdf

iii. Current Project Plans  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._3_csr_preliminary_plans_update_tc_040324.pdf

iv. Town Board/Committee and staff comment letters  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._4_letters.pdf

v. Related articles on the need for housing  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._articles.pdf

The full Council agenda (including remote participation info) 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/april_10_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf

Meeting notes for March 15, 2023 covers the 121 Grove St "friendly 40b" proposal that was rejected by the Council -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/town-council-ratifies-master-plan.html  (includes links to the video, audio and my notes)

Will the Town Council whiff again? or vote to encourage 40b development?

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

April 10, 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. March 13, 2024   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/march_13_2024_tc_meeting_minutes.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Design Review Commission - Priya Natarjan  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._design_review_commission_-_priya_natarjan.pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. License Modification - Change of Officers & Change of Stock Interest of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc. Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction #7a.  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7a._1_license_transaction_-_table_vine_change_of_officers_stock_interest_-_google_docs.pdf

b. New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Michael Gannon as the Manager - Shikshapatri Corporation d/b/a Dacey’s Market & Deli, Located at 353 Lincoln St., Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction #7b.   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7b._1_license_transaction_-_new_section_15_all_alcohol_license_-_daceys_-_google_docs.pdf

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. License Modification - Change of Officers & Change of Stock Interest of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc. Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

b. New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Michael Gannon as the Manager - Shikshapatri Corporation d/b/a Dacey’s Market & Deli, Located at 353 Lincoln St., Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 444 East Central Street Pursuant to DHCD’s Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B

i. Town Administrator Memo, 40B Process Outline  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a_1_-_presentation_friendly_40b_stobbarts.pdf

ii. Project Presentation  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._2_central_st_residences_tc_presentation_041024_v17_pdf_final.pdf

iii. Current Project Plans  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._3_csr_preliminary_plans_update_tc_040324.pdf

iv. Town Board/Committee and staff comment letters  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._4_letters.pdf

v. Related articles on the need for housing  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._articles.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-16: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 444 East Central Street Pursuant to DHCD’s Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-16 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._resolution_24-16_-_444_east_central_st._friendly_40b_-_google_docs.pdf

b. Resolution 24-17: Local Acceptance of GL Chapter 166 Section 32A (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-17 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b_0.pdf

c. Resolution 24-18: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,250), Senior Center ($1,500) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-18 - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._gift_acceptance_-_vets_dept._sr._ctr_historical_museum.pdf

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 review and approve minutes from March 13, 2024 Town Council Executive Session

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/april_10_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Master Plan Update Cmte: Sustainability Subcommittee Agenda for April 16, 2024

• Sustainability Subcommittee

Event Date:  Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2024-4-16.pdf

Master Plan Update Cmte: Sustainability Subcommittee Agenda for April 16, 2024

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

April 9, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order        Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Horace Mann Highlights

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. FY25 Budget Vote

I recommend approval of the FY25 School Budget in the amount of

$81,319,261.00 as discussed.     https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_fy25_budget_vote.pdf

B. School Choice Vote

I recommend that the School Committee not accept new School Choice students for the 2024-2025 School year as discussed.  

C. Policy – 2nd Reading / Adoption

I recommend adoption of policy JFABB – Admittance of Foreign Exchange Students as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the March 19, 2024 School

Committee Meeting as detailed.

B. FEF Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,500.00 from the Franklin Education Foundation for supplemental supplies as detailed.

C. Keller Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $6900.00 from the Keller PCC for Field Trips as detailed.

D. Music Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $455.00 from Music parents as detailed:

$40.00 Parent In-house enrichment

$415.00 Parents Field Trip

E. Oak St. Recurring Prov. Children’s Museum Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Brad Hendrixson to take 1st graders to the Providence RI Children’s Museum on May 2, 2024 as detailed.

F. Oak St. Recurring RW Zoo Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Brad Hendrixson to take 2nd graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on June 6, 2024 as detailed.

G. ASMS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,760.00 from the ASMS PCC for field trips as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc (contains remote participation info) ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_4-9-24.pdf

Meeting packet folder (contains other doc for this meeting, some posted after the meeting)

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/april-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: School Committee subcommittee meetings - April 9 & April 10

• Policy Subcommittee

Event Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/4_9_24_policy_subcommittee_agenda_.pdf

• Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_public_schools_community_relations_sub_committee_meeting.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee subcommittee meetings - April 9 & April 10

Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - April 3 at 5:00 PM

Board of Health Meeting

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Where: Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 355 East Central Street (not the training room)

Agenda:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

● February 2024

NEW BUSINESS

● NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Award

● Spring Fair - June 5, 2024

● Community Closet

● Topic of the month - Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report - March

● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report - March

● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report - March

CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_4.3.24_-_google_docs.pdf

Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - April 3 at 5:00 PM

Special School Committee Meeting - March 26 at 7 PM

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

School Committee Special Meeting

March 26, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Comprehensive School Facilities Assessment Update

● Locke & Associates

o Portrait of a Graduate & Educational Visioning Report

● Adjourn

The agenda doc contains remote participation info - https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_3_26_24.pdf

Special School Committee Meeting - March 26 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee Meeting - March 19, 2024 (includes budget hearing)

Franklin School Committee

March 19, 2024 - 7:00 P.M

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order                 Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

F. FY25 Budget Open Hearing 

(presentation doc not posted but the full budget book is available ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fy25_complete_budget_book.pdf)

II. Guests/Presentations

A. None

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Student Opportunity Act Plan Approval

I recommend approval of the Student Opportunity Act Plan as discussed.

B. Policy First Reading

I recommend moving policy JFABB - Admittance of Foreign Exchange Students to a

second reading as discussed.

C. Policy Second Reading/Adoption

I recommend adoption of policy CA - Administrative Goals as discussed.

D. ACCEPT Collaborative Agreement

I recommend approval of the ACCEPT Collaborative Agreement as detailed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. None

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your March 5, 2024 School Committee

meeting as detailed.

B. Recurring Cooperstown Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Karrah Ellis to take FHS Baseball team to

Cooperstown, NY from April 14-15, 2024 to play against the Natick Redhawks as

detailed.

C. ASMS Gifts

I recommend acceptance of 3 checks totaling $5,000.00 from the ASMS PCC for field

trips as detailed.

D. Recurring HMMS Save the Bay Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Rebecca Motte for Gr. 6 students to travel to

Providence RI on May 20 and 21, 2024 for the Save the Bay Program as detailed.

E. Recurring Keller RW Zoo Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Caitlin Colahan to take Keller students to

Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on May 30, 2024 as detailed.

F. Parmenter Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,240.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field

trips as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-19-2024-school-committee-meeting

full FY 2025 budget book is available

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for the March 13, 2024 Meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

March 13, 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. 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. February 28, 2024   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/february_28_2024_tc_meeting_minutes.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

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

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street

(Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 24-905 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/zoning_bylaw_amendment_24-905.pdf

b. Resolution 24-14: Direction for Issuance of Request for Expressions of Interest for Purchase / Lease and Redevelopment of Former Davis Thayer Elementary School, 137 West Central St. (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-14 - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/resolution_24-14.pdf

c. Resolution 24-15: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($4,817.48) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-15 - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-15-_gift_acceptance_library_0.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. FY25 Budget Update  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-25-budget-materials

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. Exemption #1:To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or Individuals. 

b. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (Police, Fire, Public Works, Facilities, Library) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-03-13_town_council_agenda_0.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for the March 13, 2024 Meeting

Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting- March 11 at 5 PM

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Community Relations Subcommittee

March 11, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Municipal Building - 3rd Floor Training Room

A G E N D A

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

● Legislative Forum Update

● March Newsletter Feedback

● April Newsletter Planning

● Strawberry Stroll Planning

The agenda document contains remote participation info   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_subcom_agenda_-_3_11_24.pdf

Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting- March 11 at 5 PM

Master Plan Update Committee meeting March 6, video recording available (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 upstairs in the 3rd floor training room. 2 of the members left the meeting early to participate in the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting downstair in the Council Chambers at 7 PM.

The Franklin TV meeting video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5QYsjiIi9s

The agenda for the meeting ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-march_6_2024.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

March 5, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

Call to Order Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Superintendent’s Recommended FY25 Budget

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Policy - First Reading

I recommend moving policy CA - Administrative Goals to a second reading as

detailed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your February 13, 2024 meeting as

detailed.

B. JF Kennedy Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two check totaling $1471.50 from the JFK PCC as

follows:

$125.00 for Field Trips

$1346.50 for Supplemental Supplies

C. Parmenter Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1970.00 from the Parmenter

PCC for field trips as detailed.

D. FHS Scholarship

I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from Thomas A. Wagner for a

FHS Scholarship as detailed.

E. FHS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $93.01 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for

supplemental supplies as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

The agenda doc contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_3-5-24.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7 PM

Reminder: Town Council meeting February 28 at 7 PM

Among the key items for the Town Council meeting scheduled Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM, are the following:

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On or Near King Street, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map
i. Legislation for Action #9a.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: OPEB Actuarial Report - Dan Sherman, Sherman Actuarial Services

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

b. Resolution 24-03: FY24 Capital Improvement Plan
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-03 - Majority Vote)

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_2.28.24.pdf

Franklin, MA: Agenda for February 28, 2024 Town Council Meeting

Franklin, MA: Agenda for February 28, 2024 Town Council Meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

February 28, 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. 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. January 31, 2024

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On or Near King Street, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map

i. Legislation for Action #9a.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s; Located at 255 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: OPEB Actuarial Report - Dan Sherman, Sherman Actuarial Services

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On or Near King Street, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-901 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 24-03: FY24 Capital Improvement Plan

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-03 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 24-04: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-04 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 24-08: Town Council’s Support of Pending State Legislation Entitled “The Municipal Empowerment Act” (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-08 - Majority Vote) 

e. Resolution 24-09: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule

(Motion to approve Resolution 24-09 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 24-10: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,900), Senior Center ($200), Police Dept. ($50) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-10 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 24-11: Designation of “Special Municipal Employee” Under State Ethics Law (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-11 - Majority Vote)

h. Resolution 24-12: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-12 - Majority Vote)

i. Resolution 24-13: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-13 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report

b. Capital Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

d. Budget Subcommittee

e. Master Plan Committee

f. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee

g. Police Station Building Committee

h. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because 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 also contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_2.28.24.pdf

Franklin, MA: Agenda for February 28, 2024 Town Council Meeting

Franklin, MA: Town Council public hearing scheduled for rezoning 2 parcels

There is expectation that a full agenda will be published soon. It was not yet posted to the calendar, nor the Town Council agenda page, as we go to press.

The public hearing agenda can be found. https://www.franklinma.gov/legal-notices/agenda/public-hearing-zoning-bylaw-amendment-24-901-formerly-23-901-king-street-area

School Committee meetings scheduled for Feb 12 & Feb 13, 2024

Community Relations Subcom

February 12, 2024 - 5:00pm

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_subcom_agenda-revised_-_2_12_24.pdf

Policy Sub Committee Meeting

February 13, 2024 - 6:00pm

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/2_13_24_policy_subcommittee_agenda_.pdf

School Committee Meeting

February 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_2-13-24docx.pdf

Find the meeting packet folder with the supporting documents for this session. Note: not all the documents are released before the meeting. They are supposed to be posted on the day after but it sometimes takes longer than that. ->    https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/2023-24-meeting-packets

School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 13, 2024 at 7 PM