Library Announces Copyright Public Modernization Committee
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Showing posts with label committees. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Library of Congress: Copyright Public Modernization Committee Announced
Friday, February 26, 2021
Town of Franklin, MA: Community Preservation Committee Meeting - March 2
Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
March 2, 2021 = 5:00 PM
Agenda:
1. Organize: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
2. Next Steps & Committee responsibilities
3. Committee meeting schedule
Recommended Committee Homework & Reading:
1. Open Space & Recreation Plan
1. Organize: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
2. Next Steps & Committee responsibilities
3. Committee meeting schedule
Recommended Committee Homework & Reading:
1. Open Space & Recreation Plan
2. Community Preservation Act Coalition
3. Master Plan & Master Plan Update
4. Franklin Ridge Senior Housing Development
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/19-31_franklin_ridge_senior_housing.pdf
5. South Franklin Congregational Meeting House Report
6. Historical Museum website and Instagram
7. Affordable Housing Profile
8. Most Current Housing Production Plan
Full agenda doc and connection info https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2021-3-2_cpc_agenda.pdf
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| Community Preservation Committee Meeting - March 2 |
Thursday, February 25, 2021
FM #470 - Interview with State Rep Jeff Roy - 02/22/21 (audio)
FM #470 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 470 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin’s State Representative Jeffrey Roy. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk about:
- Indoor riding to prepare for his 19th PanMass Challenge
- Thursday night continues COVID-19 modified rehearsal with Ben Gardner’s Boat
- Outlook for 2021
- Pandemic, vaccine, oversight of Gov Baker and pandemic process
- Committee assignment: Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities, and Energy
- What bills did you Intro/or re-introduce for this session
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Rep Roy’s State Legislator profile page which lists the bills he filed for the 192nd Session https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
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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| Rep Roy on his tour of UMass Medical in Nov 2019 as part of his visits to all 29 MA Commonwealth public colleges |
"The Senate now decides how to handle the House’s changes"
"HOUSE LAWMAKERS spent over an hour locked in a tense debate Wednesday afternoon on an unsuccessful transparency amendment to the Legislature’s 2021-2022 joint rules before ultimately adopting a rules package to govern interactions between the two branches that strips a few elements of the Senate’s proposed reforms.
The House approved a rules package on a 128-31 vote that would keep a notice requirement for committee hearings at 72 hours, rather than the one week proposed by the Senate; make public only the names of committee members who vote against favorably reporting a bill, instead of providing a complete accounting of how all members vote, as the Senate version would; and remove Senate language which would have mandated that committees share copies of public testimony when asked by members of the public.
Most of the debate Wednesday centered on an amendment that would have made details of all committee votes public, mandated a one-week notice for committee hearings, and made public testimony on bills available to the public upon request. The House rejected the amendment on a 36-122 vote with nearly all Republicans and eight Democrats voting in favor."
Continue reading the article online
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Appointments
Scheduled for the Town Council meeting, Weds Feb 17, 2021
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February 16, 2021
To: Town Council
From: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
Chrissy Whelton, Assistant to the Town Administrator
Re: Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Appointments
Standing Committee Appointments
The Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Housing Authority, Planning Board and Recreation Advisory voted unanimously to send forward the following members to be appointed by the Council to serve on the CPC. The five nominees to be ratified this evening are:
- Chris Feeley - Housing Authority
- Joseph Halligan - Planning Board
- Phyllis Malcolm - Historical Commission
- Wayne Samarrian - Recreation Advisory Board
- Jeff Livingstone - Conservation Commission
Note: these appointments will be automatically renewed in June for the upcoming fiscal year and the staggered terms will begin July 1, 2021. All appointments to expire June 30, 2022. The five standing committees are annual appointments.
At-Large Membership
The Town received thirty (30) applications for the four At Large members of the CPC. We interviewed twenty-eight out of the 30. Two applicants did not get back to us for scheduling. Interviews were held virtually on Monday February 1st and Tuesday February 2nd for approximately twenty minutes each. Nine of the 30 applicants currently serve on another board or committee in Franklin.
The Town Administrator nominates the following candidates for ratification by the Town Council for the four Citizens at Large seats on the CPC as follows:
1. At-Large Seat #1 (2-year Term) - Michael Giardino.
Mr. Giardino is a lifelong resident and open space, recreation and athletics advocate for Franklin seeking to volunteer and give back to the community that gave so much to him.
He is no stranger to Franklin athletics, youth sports and recreation. As many in town know, he has been heavily involved with Franklin Youth Sports and years of running little league baseball and Franklin High School athletics. Michael has volunteered his time for years to St. Rocco’s Festival. As an avid outdoorsman, Michael wants to help preserve Franklin's open space, recreation and historical assets.
2. At-Large Seat #2 (2-year term) - Lisa Oxford.
Ms. Oxford is a lifelong, third generation resident in Franklin with an interest in preserving open space and trail networks in town for outdoor recreation. Lisa has worked closely with the elderly community and understands the need for affordable housing for seniors and less fortunate or disabled populations. Lisa has strong collaboration skills and looks forward to assisting and adopting a vision for this committee on affordable housing and recreation, trails and open space.
3. At-Large Seat #3 (1-year term) - David McNeill.
Mr. McNeill is a lifelong resident of Franklin currently working as the Legislative Director for the House Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture where he works on policy and legislation on the topic of the environment. As a child who attended swim lessons at Beaver Pond, he has a strong commitment to preserving the Town’s natural resources for future generations, as well as Franklin’s unique historical character. As a lifelong Franklin resident who cannot afford a house in Franklin, he hopes to bring a different perspective to the committee.
4. At-Large Seat #4 (1-year term) - Monique Doyle.
Ms. Doyle is a longtime resident of Franklin with a strong interest in preserving open space, creating additional recreation spaces and expanding the community garden. Ms. Doyle worked with the CPA committee to educate the public on how the CPA would be an asset to Franklin. Throughout the process, we heard from several individuals who wished to have a member of the grassroots CPA Coalition to have a representative for the inaugural CPC committee.
Summary
After interviewing all of the candidates, we believe this group of nominees reflects a great diversity of interest to get the inaugural committee started. The committee nominees have representation and interest on all of the issues the CPC will be looking at: open space and trails, recreation and ballfields, historical preservation and affordable housing for all residents. All of the candidates expressed a sincere interest in preserving open space and were vested in being advocates for all of the uses and needs of CPC. All candidates expressed a commitment to share their expertise or interests, but also maintain an open mind on matters they may not be as familiar with.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
The full doc with the voting pages for each of the candidates and their application info
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
"The town, using Community Preservation Act money, bought the lot"
Via the Community Preservation Coalition:
"Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity wants to build a cluster of up to 20 homes on a sliver of town-owned land off Route 41 in Housatonic.Continue reading the article at the Berkshire Eagle: https://t.co/LHiuyNR0YQ
The project would create the town’s first homes designated as affordable — nearly half of the units would be reserved for households making 80 percent or less of the area’s median income.
The town acquired the 7.5-acre parcel, known as the Alden property, last year for $175,000, and entrusted its development to the Great Barrington Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The Habitat proposal was the only one submitted for the site.
The formal vetting of the plan got underway Friday, when the board heard details about the plan via Zoom. Habitat is proposing 14 to 20 homes at varying costs, to be built in phases, said Carolyn Valli, Habitat’s CEO. It would begin with seven homes, and more would be added gradually, in collaboration with Construct Inc. and the community."
Friday, January 22, 2021
Reminder: Community Preservation Committee seeks At-Large Candidates - application deadline, Sunday - Jan 24, 2021
The Town of Franklin seeks interested residents who wish to be a member of the inaugural Community Preservation Committee (CPC).
The Town voted overwhelmingly to approve the adoption of the Community
Preservation Act at the November 2020 election. The Town Council
established a Community Preservation Committee(CPC) in December and is
seeking applicants for the four At-Large seats.
We
have opened the application period for the four (4) At-Large resident
vacancies. If interested, please fill out the form and required
information below. Resumes are optional but preferred and helpful.
Application period: Monday, January 4, 2021, through Sunday, January 24,
2021.
If you are interested in serving please apply here:
http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php
The new Town bylaw can be found here:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/signed_cpc_bylaw_20-864.pdf
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/signed_cpc_bylaw_20-864.pdf
For more information on Community Preservation visit the town website, which will continue to evolve as the program gets active:
https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/cpc_vacancy...
https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/cpc_vacancy...
Shared from the Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/community-preservation-committee-seeks-large-candidates
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| Community Preservation Committee seeks At-Large Candidates |
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Community Preservation Committee seeks At-Large Candidates
Community Preservation Committee seeks At-Large Candidates
The Town of Franklin seeks interested residents who wish to be a member of the inaugural Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The Town voted overwhelmingly to approve the adoption of the Community Preservation Act at the November 2020 election. The Town Council established a Community Preservation Committee(CPC) in December and is seeking applicants for the four At-Large seats.
We have opened the application period for the four (4) At-Large resident vacancies. If interested, please fill out the form and required information below. Resumes are optional but preferred and helpful. Application period: Monday, January 4, 2021, through Sunday, January 24, 2021.
If you are interested in serving please apply here:
http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php
The new Town bylaw can be found here:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/signed_cpc_bylaw_20-864.pdf
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/signed_cpc_bylaw_20-864.pdf
For more information on Community Preservation visit the town website, which will continue to evolve as the program gets active:
https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/cpc_vacancy...
https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/cpc_vacancy...
Shared from the Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/community-preservation-committee-seeks-large-candidates
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| Community Preservation Committee seeks At-Large Candidates |
Monday, December 21, 2020
FM #418 Town Council Meeting - 12/16/20 (audio)
FM #418 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 418 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 16, 2020.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, the public was remote via Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. The recording runs about one hour and fifty minutes
Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting of Dec 16, 2020. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HZZbRDPS
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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-dec-16.html
Spear phishing update folder
https://franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/spear-phishing
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/town-council-meeting-recap-dec-16-2020.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
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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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newly elected Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Town Council meeting recap - Dec 16, 2020: bylaw for Community Preservation Committee approved
Quick Recap:
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZvfqAjHWzwMGpKPi9
- new Councilor Cobi Frongillo welcomed (apparently sworn in previously)
- set of lot line clean up bylaw changes heard in public hearing and approved
- annual alcohol license renewals approved, some licenses open as British Beer and Uptowne Pub closed, some licenses held (as usual) for outstanding permit payments/inspections
- Community Preservation Committee bylaw back as amended per prior discussion (see the Town Council 12/02/20meeting) after discussion on who should be the reviewer of the application pool (Council vs. Town Administrator), motion approved unanimously to use regular process for Town Administrator vetting of the candidates to provide to Council for their approval
- GPS upgrade for DPW registered vehicles approved. All lease/purchase arrangements require legislative body approval (as opposed to standard purchase arrangements -once funded, can be completed by purchasing agent - per MA general law)
- Note - early votes showed 9-0 approvals and until Dellorco arrived remotely during the Community Preservation discussion, they should have been recorded as 8-0-1 (8 for, zero against, one absent). This was noted in the Twitter thread but the prior tweets couldn't be changed.
- vote to authorize transfer of emergency funds from the water enterprise account to make payment to vendor that had previously not been made due to the spear phishing incident (for details on that see Town Council meeting 12/02/20)
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZvfqAjHWzwMGpKPi9
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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #tc1216
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23tc1216&src=typeahead_click
- Real time reporting for the Town Council meeting about to begin #tc1216 agenda doc https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/december-16-town-council-agenda
- Chair Tom Mercer opens and makes standard statement outlining protocol and info for phone connection #tc1216
- #tc1216 info to connect via phone
- Welcome to new councilor Cobi Frongillo (apparently already sworn in)
- DPW Director Cantoreggi makes reminder on parking ban and trash delay due to impending storm. Citizen complaint about town clerk action on election 150' rules. #tc1216 complaint about the Dominion Software used and election integrity, speculation.
- #tc1216 move to approval of minutes for Nov 18. https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/3a._november_18_2020_tc_meeting_minutes_-_draft_for_review.docx.pdf … Motion, second, as amended (correction of person's name and sex reference)
- Public hearings opened on lot line clean up effort. Bryan Taverner provides update https://franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda-items/6-hearings-710pm-11
- #tc1216 questions but no concerns raised previously. Did pass EDC and planning board. Motion to close hearing, second, passes 9-0
- License renewals for 2021 annual, motion to approve, second, with exception of those with fees outstanding to be held until cleared
- Clarification that the name, address of each to be ready for the record. Reading commences by council clerk. Doc is located on agenda page https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/license_renewals.pdf …
- #tc1216 There are always some open and usually cleaned up by year end, 3 restaurants not renewing (British beer, Uptown Pub, ?) Motion carries by 9-0 vote
- #tc1216 subcommittee meetings, EDC did have a listening session last week 2 award winners of manufacturing here in town.
- #tc1216 EDC next listening session Jan 13, 2021 Legislation for action: https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10a._20-861_oak_0.pdf … Motion made to waive reading, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent) Motion to adopt, second, 8-0-1 via roll call
- Note other votes recorded should be restated as 8-0-1 (1 absent) and not 9-0 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10b._20-862_longhillpleasant_0.pdf … Passes 8-0-1 #tc1216
- franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10c._20-864_cpc_1.pdf … Community Preservation Committee back for second reading as amended (per discussion at 12/02/20 meeting) #tc1216 motion to approve, second, passes Jamie updates on changes, will do an application for the open spots, time TBD, but early next year
- #tc1216 one change discussed but not voted to include was considered and is not part of this; this aligns the appointment process with all the other committee/board appointments. We are getting good folks and have all spots filled so the process is working. All the other
- Communities appointment in the same way. Attny Cerel interjects that the proposal would violate the state statue, need to have a level of independence. Otherwise the council would control the people and the approval of the projects. #tc1216
- #tc1216 most recent Committee established was the agriculture commission. I vet and get the best decisions for you to make a good vote and out forth the best civic stewards, looking for passion, open minds, collaboration, this is new and can get complicated
- If you know someone, give them a recommendation letter to help the application process. #tc1216 have some guts to say no. We have hired Jamie to do this. Protocol and perception, why do we want to go out and vet the candidates? The process we have works, we have final say
- #tc1216 I have the utmost belief that the administrator will bring forward the best and most qualified Councilor Dellorco has joined via zoom (he was missing earlier) Trahan speaking for the proposal, Jamie has experience with CPA, nicely mentions uninformed comments can be
- Hurtful. Spears speaking for the proposal, it is about procedure and protocol, meetings will be public (like other committees) and when projects come forward to Council for approval others will be able to speak for, against at that time #tc1216
- #tc1216 there is no reason for personal attacks on personnel or councilors, esp when they are misinformed. Doherty, and now Doyle speaking in favor and for the committee as proposed. If Dellorco joins it makes the meeting remote and requires a roll call vote.
- Pellegri backs off request for interview process and wants to make this a unanimous vote. #tc1216 doesn't want to have a damper on this. Vote as amended, via roll call 9-0
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10d._20-75_gps_lease.pdf … #tc1216 new devices for DPW via lease finance requires a 2/3 vote to approve. Upgrade of 4G devices it does save money and requires special vote approx. 60 units for all the vehicles in the fleet. They do work and are very effective, any with registration
- Vote on motion, via roll call passes 9-0 #tc1216 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10e._20-76_water_treatment.pdf … this allocates the funds for the payment previously misdirected via the spear phishing event, if further restoration is available, will replace the emergency funds
- Motion and seconded, vote via roll call - passes via 9-0 #tc1216 need to complete the water treatment plant to add the 700K gallons, vendor has not charged any interest. Citizen with question on clarification, any future funds will replenish the emergency balance
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10f._20-77_peg.pdf… standard processing of cable funds thru to Franklin TV Motion to approve, second, passes 8-1-0 (Bissanti no)! via roll call first quarterly statement from Comcast; Bissanti doesn't understand cable competition Kelly speaks for competition, cable on way out
- #tc1216 motion to vote on the Council calendar of meetings for next year https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10g._20-78_2020_council_schedule_-_memo_resolution_office_hours.pdf… Vote 9-0
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10h._20-29_police_gift.pdf… #tc1216 vote to accept gift to police dept. Motion passes 9-0 via roll call.
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10i._library_gift.pdf… #tc1216 acceptance of gift to Library for digitization and programs Vote to approve, passes 9-0 via roll call thanks to Scott Nolan and Franklin Library Assoc.
- TA report: Down to 95 active cases of COVID buildings closed in AM folks will be working. Water ban lifted #tc1216 happy holidays and new year to all, thanks to all the citizens for making this a year like no other. Only 2 weeks away from 2021.
- Bissanti wants a citizen advisory committee, feels it is needed #tc1216 Comments: Frongillo excited to begin work, remember to #thinkfranklinfirst this season
- Bissanti thanks the other three candidates. #tc1216 Pellegri invites all to museum on Sunday (only open then 1-4) stop by and get an ornament. Happy holiday season to all. See you next year! Thanks to the town workers it was a tough year. Be safe. Old generator from high school was stored and will be redeploy 2 Parmenter
- Request for debt exclusion listing and when they roll off the taxes, would be good to know. #tc1216 happy holiday season and vaccine filled 2021 That's all for tonight, catch you next time (not next year yet, some meetings to before then)!
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| newly elected Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo |
Friday, December 18, 2020
Town Council approves creation of Community Preservation Committee
It's official!
The Franklin Town Council unanimously passed the by-law to create the 9-member Community Preservation Committee (CPC) on Wednesday, Dec 16!
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said last night he expects to announce applications for the four at-large seats will be available in January. The 5 boards which have standing representatives will also begin work to consider which of each committee's current members wishes to serve on the initial CPC.
If you are considering applying for either an at-large seat or a board rep seat, please know that training will be available through the Town and our friends at the state coalition!
Two of the initial at-large seats will have one year terms, and two will have two year terms to stagger the terms.
Applications
will be reviewed by the Town Administrator and final appointments will
be made by the Town Council.
Bylaw document = https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10c._20-864_cpc_1.pdf
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| Town Council approves creation of Community Preservation Committee |
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 16, 2020
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
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
November 18, 2020 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/3a._november_18_2020_tc_meeting_minutes_-_draft_for_review.docx.pdf
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS
None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-861: Zoning Map Changes on or near Oak Street
Legislation for Action Item: 10a.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-862: Zoning Map Changes on or near Longhill Rd. & Pleasant St.
Legislation for Action Item: 10b.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
2021 Annual Alcoholic Beverages License Renewals
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
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-861: Zoning Map Changes on or near Oak Street - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-861 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10a._20-861_oak_0.pdf
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-862: Zoning Map Changes on or near Longhill Road and Pleasant Street - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-862 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10b._20-862_longhillpleasant_0.pdf
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 20-864 As Amended: To Amend The Code of the Town of Franklin to Add A New Chapter 16 Community Preservation Committee (CPC) - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 20-864 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10c._20-864_cpc_1.pdf
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-75: Authorization For Town Administrator To Enter Into Lease Purchase Financing Agreement To Fund Upgrade Of DPW G.P.S. System Devices (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-75 - Two Thirds Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10d._20-75_gps_lease.pdf
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-76: Appropriation Transfer To Water Treatment Plant Fund Authorized Under Resolution 19-27 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-76 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10d._20-75_gps_lease.pdf
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-77: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-77 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10f._20-77_peg.pdf
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-78: Town Council 2021 Meeting Calendar (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-78 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10g._20-78_2020_council_schedule_-_memo_resolution_office_hours.pdf
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-79: Gift acceptance - Police Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-79 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10h._20-29_police_gift.pdf
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-80: Gift acceptance - Franklin Library, $51,624 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-80 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10i._library_gift.pdf
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
COVID-19 Update
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None Scheduled
ADJOURN
Note:
- Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
- Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
Connection info can be found on the agenda document folder
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| Rudolph gets in the spirit of the season at Four Corners (East Central - King St - Chestnut St) |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Are they calling your name? - 7 Committee and Board vacancies waiting to be filled
While some folks are going to take out papers to run for election to one of the committees or boards that are elected, there are other volunteer spots available on committees or boards that are appointed.
When I checked Saturday morning, there were 7 spots open:
When I checked Saturday morning, there were 7 spots open:
- BOARD OF REGISTRARS (1 vacancies)
- CULTURAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (1 vacancies)
- Design Review Commission (1 vacancies)
- Finance Committee (2 vacancies)
- Franklin Cultural Council (2 vacancies)
- Historical Commission (1 vacancies)
Do you have an interest and talent in one of these areas?
Prepare a cover letter and resume and you can submit online or stop by the Town Administrator's office to do so in person.
The open positions are found online https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/vt.php
Click on the board or committee name and a window will also to allow for an online application.
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| Committee - Board vacancies waiting to be filled -Are they calling your name? |
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 26, 2019
The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019
You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_june_26_2019.pdf(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)
| Agenda Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of June 26, 2019
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| 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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.
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| 2. CITIZENS COMMENTS |
a. 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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| 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
a. May 22, 2019
b. May 23, 2019
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| 4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
a. Kevin Petriello- Finance Intern
b. Swearing in of Police Officer, Police Sergeant and New Firefighter
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| 5. APPOINTMENTS |
a. Annual Board/Committee Appointments
b. Reappointment of Election Workers
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| 6. HEARINGS |
None
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| 7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
None
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| 8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
a. Franklin July 4th Coalition
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| 9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
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| 10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
| 10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-41: Acceptance of Gift-Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-41 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-42: Appropriation Transfers FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-42 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-43: Appropriation FY19 Capital Plan Round 2 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-43 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-44: Appropriation Public Safety Communications Infrastructure (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-44 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-45: Appropriation Wage Settlement Account (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-45 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-46: Appropriation Historical Museum Artifacts Preservation (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-46 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-47: Authority For Town Administrator to Negotiate and Execute Tax Agreement with Owner Of Ground-Mounted Solar Facility Located Off Spring Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-47 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-48: Dissolution of the Franklin Community Garden Committee (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-48 Majority Vote (5))
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| 10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
19-843: Bylaw Amendment- Chapter 25 Human Resource Management - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-843 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT | |
| 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
| 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
| 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
None Scheduled
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| 15. ADJOURN |
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| The 4th of July schedule is shared at the Town Council meeting June 26, 2019 |
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