Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 18, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/12-18-19_full_agenda_web_1.pdf

 

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/december-18-town-council-meeting

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.
2. CITIZEN 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	a. October 2, 2019 b. November 13, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	- None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Historical Commission, Associate Member: Alan Earls
6. HEARINGS	- None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	- 7:10 PM
7a. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	a. La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer Winery, Farmers Market
7b. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	b. The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Change of Hours, 466 King Street.
7c. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	c. Acapulcos Mexican Restaurant, License Modification, Change of Location, 371 Union Street
7d. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	d. GlenPharmer Distillery, LLC, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Distillery, 860 West Central Street
7e. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	e. 2020 Annual Alcoholic Beverages License Renewals
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Plastic Bag Waste Reduction b. Town Administrator Annual Evaluation
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-89: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Veteran’s Services Department, $1,480 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-89 - Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	- Purpose #6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (majority roll call vote)
ADJOURN

GlenPharmer Distillery, LLC, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Distillery

Live reporting: License transactions

9. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

• a. Mormax Corporation d/b/a Bj’s Wholesale Club, Change of Manager, 100 Corporate Drive.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9a._license_transactions_bjs_0.pdf

change of manager, otherwise things remain the same
with BJ for 5 years, at Franklin for 2 months

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

• b. JDJ Ichigo Ichie, Inc., New All Alcohol License, 837 West Central Street.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9b._license_transactions_ichigo_ichie_redacted.pdf

change of ownership

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

• c. Little Shop of Olive Oils, Inc. New Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License, 5 Main Street.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9c._license_transactions_lsevoo_redacted.pdf

for take home sales only, not for sale/drink on site
take home to pair with vinegar and oil gift baskets

Ferrari's owner speaks against the license
Franklin Liquor speaks for the license

motion to close hearing, seconded, passed 9-0

motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-3

• d. JAC Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Joe Allen's Casual Dining and Bar, New All Alcohol License, 14 East Central Street.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9d._license_transactions_jac.pdf
 
application withdrawn, no action required




The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/november-13-town-council-agenda  

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Nov 13, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/november-13-town-council-agenda 

1. SWEARING IN OF TOWN COUNCIL AND TOWN CLERK

2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
– Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

4. CITIZEN 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.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• a. September 18, 2019
• b. October 16, 2019

6. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

7. APPOINTMENTS

• a. Cultural District Committee: Evan Chelman

8. HEARINGS

9. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

• a. Mormax Corporation d/b/a Bj’s Wholesale Club, Change of Manager, 100 Corporate Drive.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9a._license_transactions_bjs_0.pdf

• b. JDJ Ichigo Ichie, Inc., New All Alcohol License, 837 West Central Street.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9b._license_transactions_ichigo_ichie_redacted.pdf

• c. Little Shop of Olive Oils, Inc. New Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License, 5 Main Street.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9c._license_transactions_lsevoo_redacted.pdf

• d. JAC Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Joe Allen's Casual Dining and Bar, New All Alcohol License, 14 East Central Street.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/9d._license_transactions_jac.pdf

10. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

• a. Town Attorney Mark Cerel Presentation

• Open Meeting Law, Public Records, Public Hearings, and Ethics Presentation

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10a._presentations_discussions_cerel.pdf

• b. Stormwater Presentation & Discussion

• i. Town Administrator Introduction Memo

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/town_administrator_introduction_memo.pdf

• ii. Public Works PowerPoint Presentation

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/public_works_powerpoint_presentation.pdf

• iii. Stormwater Management Plan (393 Page document; 8MB PDF)

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/stormwater_management_plan.pdf

• iv. Stormwater Brochures History

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/stormwater_brochures_history.pdf

11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

12. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

• a. Resolution 19-75: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $300 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-75 - Majority Vote (5))
• b. Resolution 19-76: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $15 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-76 - Majority Vote (5))
• c. Resolution 19-77: Adopt the Town Council Procedures Manual (Motion to Adopt Resolution 19-77 - Majority Vote (5))
• d. Resolution 19-78: Establish Town Council Standing Subcommittees (Motion to approve Resolution 19-78- Majority Vote (5))
• e. Resolution 19-79: Ratification of Public Library Staff Association Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-79 - Majority Vote (5))

13. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15. COUNCIL COMMENTS

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Collective Bargaining

i. I request a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board.

17. ADJOURN

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

no delay in trash pick up this week. the new clothing recycling pick up does start

Franklin Liquors Wine Club: Exploring Cline Cellars - Sep 19

Exploring Cline Cellars

Host: Doug D'Auria

The is a Franklin Wine Club Event Held in The Franklin Liquors Wine Room.
September 19, 2019  7 - 9 PM

This is a FREE to join wine club; the event is $5 RSVP

Enjoy a sit down wine tasting/educational event and 7 wines.

Enjoy an unpretentious and in depth look at one of Sonoma's oldest estate grown and family owned wineries in Cline Cellars with New England Regional Manager Doug D'Auria. Cline Cellars has pioneered sustainable farming across California for nearly 40 years and have been regarded as one of the best value driven wineries in the USA. Doug will take us through both traditional and more obscure varietals from Cline's diverse vineyards in the growing regions of Sonoma Coast, Contra Costa, Lodi and Carneros appellations.

About Doug:
Doug D'Auria has been in the wine Industry for 12 years having sparked his passion for wine in College while studying in Tuscany. He has been with the Cline family for 3 years and has represented dozens of wineries both foreign and domestic. Having worked for small companies and large corporations through his career, he has a keen appreciation for just how special the Cline family is. His approach to wine is passionate yet approachable and most importantly without ego! Doug lives in Connecticut with his wife Kiersten, two daughters Grayson and Ellery and is expecting a baby boy in January.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/264347014/

Mark C. Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin MA 02038
508-528-7338
franklinliquors.com

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 4, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/sept_4_tc_meeting_agenda_complete.pdf

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/september-4-town-council-agenda

Agenda Item	Summary
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.
2. CITIZEN 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	a. August 21, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	a. Fire Department Swearing In: Matthew Berger Firefighter/Paramedic
5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Library Board of Directors, Board Member Appointments: Amanda Rabbitt & Ginette Preto Associate Member Appointments: Alison Wallace & Charleen M. Belcher b. Finance Committee: Michael Kasberg & Nicole Corbosiero
6. HEARINGS	a. Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License - Public Hearing 7:10 PM
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License- Public Hearing 7:10 PM
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Library Presentation https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/library_update_-_sept_4_2019.pdf
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-59: Open Meeting Law Compliance: Authorization to Adopt Municipal Website as Official Method of Notice Posting (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-59 - Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-60: Revision of 2019 Town Council Meeting Schedule (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-60 - Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19 - 61: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-61 - Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-62: Acceptance of Easement for Traffic Signal Equipment on Property at 876 King Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-62 - Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-844 As Amended: 225 Plain Street - Sewer System Extension - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-844 As Amended: Sewer System Extension - Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT	a. Town Council Bi-annual Goals Update
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	- None Scheduled
ADJOURN

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 4, 2019

Town Council Recap - August 21, 2019

The Town of Franklin officially pinned the fire Fire Chief at this August 21, 2019 meeting. Folks may recall the special meeting held June 12 where the Town Council approved the appointment. He was officially sworn in when he started July 8 and then due to the summer schedule, tonight was the night to complete the formal pinning ceremony.

Town Clerk Teresa Burr swearing in new Franklin Fire Chief James G. McLaughlin

Franklin Fire Chief James G. McLaughlin gets pinned by his son while his father observes

The Chateau Restaurant liquor license was approved. They are renovating the former Joe's American Grill to begin operation some time later this year.

Of note to residents, the paving at the i495 and RT 140 interchange will happen over a couple of weeks in September. The State is doing the work. While they are paving the section, they will not be making improvements to the left hand turn into Pond St.

The Walker St bridge is scheduled to close for 6-8 weeks after Labor Day, possibly through Halloween. This is also an investment from the State and appreciated but may cause some delays in travel around the detour while the work is being done.

The Town "Actions Taken" document can he found
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/town_council_actions_taken_for_august_21_2019.pdf

Additional details can be found in my notes reported live during the meeting:

• Live reporting: Legislation for action through to ...

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html

• Live reporting: Chateau Restaurant License - Subco...

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-chateau-restaurant.html

• Live reporting: Town Council - Aug 21, 2019

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/live-reporting-town-council-aug-21-2019.html

"It’s good economic development”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Local fans of The Chateau will no longer have to contemplate a longish drive to get their toasted ravioli fix, or to satisfy a craving for a plate of chicken Parm blanketed in the restaurant’s signature sauce.

The popular family-style Italian restaurant is making plans to open a new location -- its ninth -- at the corner of King and Union Streets in the building that was, until recently, occupied by Joe’s American Bar and Grill.

Unconfirmed rumors about the impending newcomer to the town’s restaurant scene have been circulating in Franklin’s social media circles for a few weeks. Those rumors are now confirmed with the filing of an application by The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. seeking a common victualler’s and all alcoholic beverages license from the town.

The Town Council will hold a hearing on the license application at their next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The council schedules its public hearings to begin at 7:10 p.m."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190807/chateau-coming-to-franklin-license-hearing-set-for-aug-14

https://www.chateaurestaurant.com/

Live reporting: Town Council - May 8, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent:  none

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of May 8, 2019
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.
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. Cathy Mellor, Skyline Drive subdivision change without notification to owners; streets narrowed,  45 years resident, supported others width 30 plus, reducing to 20 something doesn't slow down speed family neighborhood taking out the sidewalks without notification until 2 weeks ago asking for a disaster with the sizes of all the trucks, Amazon, UPS, etc. new drainage system to help with Skyline Estate; four new storm drains, but not at the mouth where the water is coming from; people need clarity on what is going to happen with the storm drains and run off complaining about the removal sidewalks, they are aesthetically pleasing; with parties on the street how will the fire trucks get through sidewalk drew them to the neighborhood, to hear that they are being removed is upsetting, we walk on them all the time
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	April 24, 2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Franklin Cultural District, Roberta DeBaggis Trahan motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
6. HEARINGS	None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer  Winery, Farmers Market motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

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_may_8_2019_1.pdf