Town of Franklin - Master Plan Update Committee
July 24, 2024 at 6:30PM
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a. Review Draft RFP https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/edc_marketing_and_branding_materials.pdf
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Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 5:45 PM |
a. July 18, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-07-18_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfb. August 15, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-08-15_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfc. September 19, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-09-19_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfd. October 17, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-10-17_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfe. November 28, 2023https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2023-11-28_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdff. June 10, 2024https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-10_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdfg. June 25, 2024https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-25_davis-thayer_reuse_minutes.pdf
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.
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.
a. June 26, 2024 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._june_26_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdf
a. Override Discussion & FY25 Budget Adjustment #2https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._1_-_memo_-_override_and_1_million.pdfi. Legislation for Action # 9a
a. Resolution 24-50: Budget Stabilization Account Transfer to the Franklin Public School’s FY25 Operating Budget (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-50 - ⅔ Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._24-50.pdfb. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._24-905.pdfc. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._24-906_907_908.pdfd. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements, Elimination of Minimum Parking Requirements in Downtown Commercial Zoning District - First Reading(Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._bylaw_amendment_24-907.pdfe. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9e._24-908.pdff. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 24-913 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9f._24-913_-_union_st._mill_store.pdfg. Resolution 24-42: Authorization for Town to Implement Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2018 Landfill Land Swap Legislation, so-called(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-42 - ⅔ Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9g._24-42_-_landfill_land_swap.pdfh. Resolution 24-49: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans’ Service Department ($700), Senior Center ($381), Franklin Public Library ($500) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-49 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9h._24-49.pdf
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
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Franklin, MA: Town Council -Agenda for Meeting July 17, 2024 at 7 PM |
“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.”
A. Review of AgendaB. Payment of Bills Mr. CallaghanC. Payroll Mr. McNeillD. FHS Student Representative CommentsE. Superintendent’s Report
A. none
A. none
A. FY25 Budget UpdateB. School Reorganization - Phase 1 Update
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your June 18, 2024 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B. Girl’s Basketball Tournament TripI recommend approval of the request of John Leighton to take the Girl’s Basketball team to Augusta and Portland, ME for two tournaments from December 27 through 29, 2024 as detailed.
To discuss any future agenda items
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Franklin School Committee meeting: Agenda for July 9 meeting at 7 PM |
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.
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.
a. May 22, 2024https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._may_22_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdfb. May 23, 2024https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3b._may_23_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdfc. June 5, 2024https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/june_5_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_draft_1.pdf
a. Proclamation: Gabrielle “Ellie” Dalton & Community Outreach Dog, “Officer” Ben Franklinb. Proclamation: Rabbi Thomas Alpert
a. Town Comptroller - Linda Darling
a. Transfer, Change of Location, Pledge of Collateral and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions Located at 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038i. License Transaction #7ab. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038i. License Transaction #7b
a. Transfer, Change of Location, Pledge of Collateral and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions Located at 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038
a. FY25 Budget Amendmenti. Legislation for Action #9a
a. Pavement Management Planb. Town Finance Office Appointments
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
a. 7:00 to 7:20 - Dean Collegehttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/rei_davis_thayer_letter_of_interest_proposal_narrative_and_project_description_-_dean_college.pdfb. 7:20 to 7:40 - Pennrose, LLChttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdfc. 7:40 to 8:00 - HFA and TMC Propertieshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdfd. 8:00 to 8:20 - Camford Property Group, Inc.https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/camford_property_group.pdf
a. Draft Letter https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-26_davis-thayer_reuse_committee_recommendation.pdf
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 25 at 7 PM |
1. Meeting Minutes Approval – May 8, 15 & 29, 20242. Subcommittee Reports3. Update on July 10th Public Hearing4. Next steps, Implementations stage5. Adjourn
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-june_26_2024.pdf
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Master Plan Update Cmte - Agenda for Weds, June 26 meeting at 5:30 PM |
"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."
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Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting - Agenda for June 24 virtual only meeting |
“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.”
A. Policy - Second Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:
EFD - Meal Charge Policy
EFD-R - Meal Charge Policy and Procedures https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_policy_15.pdf
B. Elementary Report Cards
I recommend approval of the Elementary Report Cards with discussed changes as detailed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_elem_report_cards.pdf
C. Fee Increase Vote
I recommend approval of the Fee Increases as discussed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_c_-_fee_increases.pdf
D. Superintendent’s Evaluation Report
I recommend your approval of the Superintendent’s composite evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year as discussed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_d_-_supt_eval.pdf
"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."
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Franklin (MA) School Committee Special Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM |
"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."
● Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Submissions of the School Committee Members
● May 2024
● Local Upgrade variance for 9 Julie Dawn DriveCITIZENS COMMENTARY
● Shared kitchen request
● La Cantina variance request
● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report - April
● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report - April
● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report - April
"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."
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
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.
a. April 10, 2024 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._april_10_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-_draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdf
a. Proclamation & Performance: Electric Youth
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board