1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
b. Chair to identify Council Members participating remotely
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
b. May 27, 2021
c. June 9, 2021
d. June 23, 2021
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
b. Retirement: Tommy Gundstrom, DPW
c. Recognition: Ndoumbe Ndoye, Franklin High School, Commonwealth Heroines Award
5. APPOINTMENTS
None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-872: To Amend The Franklin Town Code At Chapter 185, Section 3, Definitions, Tasting Room
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10f._21-872_tasting_room.pdf
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Town Administrator Memo Summary;
Dean College Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages license application;
Town Council meeting minutes April 15, 2020, May 6, 2020;
Town Council Statement of Reason of denial;
Dean College appeal to the ABCC;
ABCC Appeal decision.
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
None Scheduled
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-40: Gift acceptance - Franklin Public Library, $24,850 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-40 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10a._21-40_library_gift.pdf
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-41: Gift acceptance - Veterans Services Department, $700 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-41 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10b._vets_gift.pdf
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-42: Gift acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-42 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10c._pd_gift.pdf
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-43: Gift acceptance - Franklin Fire Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-43 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10d._21-43_fd_gift.pdf
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 21-870: Chapter 170, Vehicles And Traffic, Section 170-22, Subsection A, Location of Stop Signs - Second Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-870 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10e._21-870_stop_signs.pdf
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-872: To Amend The Franklin Town Code At Chapter 185, Section 3, Definitions, Tasting Room - Second Reading (Motion to adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-872 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10f._21-872_tasting_room_0.pdf
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-44: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing and Transfer to Pay Costs of Land Acquisition: Land of Franklin LaBastie Family, LLC off Maple Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-44 -Two Thirds Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10g_maple_hill.pdf
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-45: Town Of Franklin’s Exercise Of Town’s Chapter 61a, Section 14 First Refusal Option, Re: Land Of Franklin Labastie Family, LLC Off Maple Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-45 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10g_maple_hill_0.pdf
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Exception #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely: Town Administrator
15. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Legislation for action:
Resolution 21-39: Approval of Town Administrator’s Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-39 Majority Vote)
ADJOURN
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - July 21, 2021 |