FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
June 26, 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. May 22, 2024
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._may_22_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdfb. May 23, 2024
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3b._may_23_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdfc. June 5, 2024
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/june_5_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_draft_1.pdf
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Proclamation: Gabrielle “Ellie” Dalton & Community Outreach Dog, “Officer” Ben Franklin
b. Proclamation: Rabbi Thomas Alpert
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Town Comptroller - Linda Darling
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
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 02038
i. License Transaction #7a
b. 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
i. License Transaction #7b
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
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 02038
b. 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
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. FY25 Budget Amendment
i. Legislation for Action #9a
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 24-44: General Funds Appropriations, Transfers and Adjustments FY25 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-44 - Majority Vote)
b. Resolution 24-41: Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund Appropriation (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-41 - Majority Vote)
c. Resolution 24-45: Town Council Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds ($2,975,000) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-45 - Majority Vote)
d. Resolution 24-48: Town Council Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds ($8,304) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-48 - Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 24-46: Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs Associated with the Constructing and Equipping the Hayward St. WTP Improvements Project (DWSRF 16730) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-46 - ⅔ Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 24-47: Authority for Town Administrator to File Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-47 - Majority Vote)
g. By-Law Amendment 24-910: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Water Usage Rates - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-910 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
h. By-Law Amendment 24-911: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Curbside Trash Fee - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-911 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
i. By-Law Amendment 24-912: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Stormwater Service Charge - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-912 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
j. Resolution 24-43: Appropriation Transfers FY24 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-43 - Majority Vote)
k. Bylaw Amendment 24-909: Chapter 139, Sewers (Grease Traps) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-909 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
l. Resolution 24-40: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($120) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-40 - Majority Vote)
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Pavement Management Plan
b. Town Finance Office Appointments
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 - None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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