The Town Council returned from Executive Session to Open Session 8:20 PM with the only comment being a request for a motion. Motion to adjourn, passed 8-0
Note: there may have been a good reason going into the Executive Session but coming out to say nothing and adjourn seems like a waste of time.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Live reporting - Appointments
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
Mary Ann Bertone
Motion to accept - passed 8-0
The agenda was juggled during the meeting this evening to meet the schedule for the public hearing at 7:10 without having some "dead time". I came in late to observe the Library resolutions and one added from the Rotary Club (another $500 gift for the Library). I confirmed that this did get approved with reporter Ashley Studley from the Milford Daily News. We compared notes and confirmed names of individuals that spoke during the meeting in a conversation with Bob Dean while waiting for the Council to return from Executive Session.
- Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
Mary Ann Bertone
Motion to accept - passed 8-0
The agenda was juggled during the meeting this evening to meet the schedule for the public hearing at 7:10 without having some "dead time". I came in late to observe the Library resolutions and one added from the Rotary Club (another $500 gift for the Library). I confirmed that this did get approved with reporter Ashley Studley from the Milford Daily News. We compared notes and confirmed names of individuals that spoke during the meeting in a conversation with Bob Dean while waiting for the Council to return from Executive Session.
Live reporting - Councilor Comments
McGann - raised question on how to allow the Franklin Police Dept to provide some information on the status of the Quinn Bill.
Feeley - They can use Citizens Comments with 5 minutes per person. The item is really part of the overall negotiation.
Motion to go to executive session and to return to open meeting
Passed 8-0
Two minute recess
Feeley - They can use Citizens Comments with 5 minutes per person. The item is really part of the overall negotiation.
Motion to go to executive session and to return to open meeting
Passed 8-0
Two minute recess
Live reporting - License transactions
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Applebee’s – Transfer of Stock/New Officer & Director Motion to approve - passed 8-0
Alumni Restaurant & Bar – Change of D/B/A Motion to approve - passed 7-0 (1 abstain, Feeley)
Franklin Wine & Spirits – Transfer of License Motion to approve - passed 8-0
Applebee’s – Transfer of Stock/New Officer & Director Motion to approve - passed 8-0
Alumni Restaurant & Bar – Change of D/B/A Motion to approve - passed 7-0 (1 abstain, Feeley)
Franklin Wine & Spirits – Transfer of License Motion to approve - passed 8-0
Live reporting - brownfields grant hearing
F. HEARINGS - 2010 EPA Brownfields Grant Application – Public Hearing - 7:10 PM
Mr Compton complained about the lack of notification. He is a property owner of the land surrounding the property. Until he called, he was not aware.
The Town would need to supply 40,000 to match if the grant was awarded by the EPA.
Mr Compton complained about the lack of notification. He is a property owner of the land surrounding the property. Until he called, he was not aware.
The Town would need to supply 40,000 to match if the grant was awarded by the EPA.
Live reporting - Town Council - action items
Attending: Whalen, Mason, Vallee, Feeley, Pfeffer, Doak, McGann, Zollo
Missing: Bartlett
Late to meeting - picking up with Legislation for Action
1. Bylaw Amendment 09-634: Amendment to the Franklin Conservation Bylaw Chapter 181-8D: Term of Years- 2nd t Reading Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
2. Bylaw Amendment 09-635: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin, Chapter 25 – Personnel Regulations – 2nd Reading Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
3. Bylaw Amendment 09-636: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin, Chapter 25 – Human Resource Management – 2nd Reading Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
4. Resolution 09-61: Appropriation – FHS Feasibility Study Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
Similar discussion to that before the Finance Committee on Tuesday 10/6/09.
Likely for a full project vote only in 2011, will have better estimates as we go along the process
5. Resolution 09-62: Human Resources Policies and Procedures
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
6. Resolution 09-63: Authorizing Application for EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
7. Resolution 09-64: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Public Library
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
8. Resolution 09-65: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Public Library
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
Missing: Bartlett
Late to meeting - picking up with Legislation for Action
1. Bylaw Amendment 09-634: Amendment to the Franklin Conservation Bylaw Chapter 181-8D: Term of Years- 2nd t Reading Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
2. Bylaw Amendment 09-635: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin, Chapter 25 – Personnel Regulations – 2nd Reading Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
3. Bylaw Amendment 09-636: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin, Chapter 25 – Human Resource Management – 2nd Reading Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
4. Resolution 09-61: Appropriation – FHS Feasibility Study Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
Similar discussion to that before the Finance Committee on Tuesday 10/6/09.
Likely for a full project vote only in 2011, will have better estimates as we go along the process
5. Resolution 09-62: Human Resources Policies and Procedures
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
6. Resolution 09-63: Authorizing Application for EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
7. Resolution 09-64: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Public Library
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
8. Resolution 09-65: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Public Library
Motion to accept - Passed 8-0
Register to vote by October 14th
If you want to vote in the Town Election on November 3rd, you need to register to vote by the close of business next Wednesday, October 14th.
You can go to the Town Clerk's office at the Municipal Building. As you walk in the main entrance, bear to the left. There is a short corridor and at the end of the corridor is the door to the Town Clerk's office.
If you are going to be out of town on November 3rd, you can still vote via absentee ballot. Absentee ballot applications are also available at the Town Clerk's office.
When I called Debbie Pellegri to check on the ballot for the November 3rd election, she said that there had been no changes in the slate of candidates announced previously. All were officially certified. No one had withdrawn their application.
There does remain one open ballot spot for election of a member of the Board of Assessors. If someone would like to run for that spot as a 'write-in' candidate, please contact Debbie Pellegri (508-520-4900) for details on how to conduct that type of campaign. It is important to have the name added by the voters in the same manner. These write-ins will require a manual count and it would be easier if they all were entered the same.
Additional information on voter registration process can be found here
Note: candidate signs can begin to appear no earlier than 14 days before the event, in this case the election on November 3rd. (Hence, signs can be posted beginning October 20th)
There is a Town bylaw to cover election signs. These bylaws are voted on by the Town Council.
You can go to the Town Clerk's office at the Municipal Building. As you walk in the main entrance, bear to the left. There is a short corridor and at the end of the corridor is the door to the Town Clerk's office.
If you are going to be out of town on November 3rd, you can still vote via absentee ballot. Absentee ballot applications are also available at the Town Clerk's office.
When I called Debbie Pellegri to check on the ballot for the November 3rd election, she said that there had been no changes in the slate of candidates announced previously. All were officially certified. No one had withdrawn their application.
There does remain one open ballot spot for election of a member of the Board of Assessors. If someone would like to run for that spot as a 'write-in' candidate, please contact Debbie Pellegri (508-520-4900) for details on how to conduct that type of campaign. It is important to have the name added by the voters in the same manner. These write-ins will require a manual count and it would be easier if they all were entered the same.
Additional information on voter registration process can be found here
Note: candidate signs can begin to appear no earlier than 14 days before the event, in this case the election on November 3rd. (Hence, signs can be posted beginning October 20th)
There is a Town bylaw to cover election signs. These bylaws are voted on by the Town Council.
6) Signs shall not be erected sooner than 14 days before the event to which they pertain (i.e., the offering for sale or lease of the premises, the commencement of construction or the election) and shall be removed within seven days after the conclusion of the event to which they pertain.The full sign bylaw can be found here
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