| 5. APPOINTMENTS | |
| 5a. APPOINTMENTS |
Conservation Commission, Alan Wallach
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| 5b. APPOINTMENTS |
Conservation Commission, Braden Rosenberg
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 |
| 5c. APPOINTMENTS |
Historical Commission, Brock Leiendecker
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 |
| A. Approval of Minutes |
A. Approval of Minutes : January 10, 2018, January 24,2018
motion to approve minutes, Jan 10, 2018
seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve minutes, Jan 24, 2018
seconded, passed 8-0
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| B. Announcements |
B. Announcements: This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
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| C. Proclamations/Recognitions |
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
none
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| D. Citizen Comments |
D. 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.
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| E. Appointments |
E. Appointments
1. Agricultural Commission
postponed to next meeting agenda
2. Design Review Commission
Sean Preston
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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"Members of the Town Council debated this week whether the town’s elected officials should be allowed to serve on appointed boards.
The matter came up at the council meeting on Wednesday, when a measure updating the bylaw regarding the Library Board of Directors arose. Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the change was to update rules first passed in the 1990s.
Council Chairman Matthew Kelly, though, noted that the bylaw prevented elected officials from sitting on the board. He asked why, adding that he believed council participation on such boards would help town organizations adhere to the master plan.
Nutting said the library had been running smooth before without council members on its board."
| A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
Approval of Minutes - May 10, 2017 (Motion to approve minutes of May 10, 2017 - majority (5) vote)
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| B. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
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| C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
1. Electric Youth
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| C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
2. Swearing in of Firefighters
James Polito Michael Falter |
| D. 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.
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| E. APPOINTMENTS |
FY 18 Annual Appointments - Boards and Committees
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| F. HEARINGS |
Public Hearings - 7:10 PM
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| G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
Franklin Lodge of Elks - Change of Manager
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| H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
Safe Coalition
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| I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS | |
| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
1. Resolution 17-31: Transfer of Tax Title Possession Parcels to Different Municipal Purposes (Motion to Move Resolution 17-31 - 2/3 majority (6) vote)
2. Resolution 17-38: Acceptance of Gift - Council on Aging (Motion to Move Resolution 17-38 - majority (5) vote)
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery or Winery with Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792: Use Regulations for Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)
5.Bylaw Amendment 17-791: New Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move 17-791 - Roll Call - majority (5) vote)
6. Resolution 17-35: Expenditure Limits for FY 2018 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, As Provided in G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, As Amended (Motion to Move Resolution 17-35 - majority (5) vote )
7. Bylaw Amendment 17-794: A Bylaw to amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Adding a New Chapter: Chapter 108 Library Board of Directors - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-794 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)
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| K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT |
Town Administrator's Report (provided during meeting)
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| L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS |
Future Agenda Items (provided during meeting)
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| M. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
Council Comments
(provided during meeting) |
| N. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Executive Session
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| O. Adjourn |
Meeting Adjourned
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| The SAFE Coalition is scheduled for an update to the Town Council during this session |
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| http://www.silhouettesinasnap.com/ |
FISH is an all volunteer, non profit organization that provides free transportation to Franklin residents to medical appointments. We have been providing this service for almost 43 years.
We are in need of volunteers, particularly drivers. We are looking for men and women who are able to volunteer for as little as a few hours per month. Most of our clients have appointments within about a 20 mile radius of Franklin.
If anyone is interested in helping or would like more information, they may call FISH at 508-528-2121, leave a name and # and we'll get back to them.
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| FISH of Franklin needs volunteers |
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| Tri-County cosmetology program |
Shall the city known as the Town of Franklin approve the charter amendment proposed by the Franklin Town Council in Resolution 13-30 summarized below?
The proposed amendment eliminates the provision for election of the Town Treasurer-Collector and adds a provision for appointment of the Town Treasurer-Collector by the Town Administrator, with input from a selection committee and ratification by the Town Council; the amendment takes effect if and when approved by the voters, except that the incumbent Treasurer-Collector shall serve the remainder of his current term.
Mary Beth Frasermotion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
Janet Norman
Judith Needell
Judith Prueitt-Prentice
Nancy Colemanmotion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
Paula Mullenmotion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
