Ballenger proposing to use some of the Franklin properties as "long term leases" rather than sell it off. The leases, if possible, would generate some income for the town.
Jones mentions Town Clerk should remain as an elected position, Treasurer/Collector can be appointed. Does not completely agree with the staggered terms as it can be interpreted in many different ways.
Kelly maintaining services will be a large issue, keeping the community safe, and improving the education for the children are the other two.
Powderly the evidence I have seen supports a single tax rate. The Board of Assessor and Town Council need to justify that to the citizens. The issue would be how the long term Franklin family business would bear the increased rate under a split tax. The EMC's might be able to handle it but maintaining the smaller would be a concern.
Pfeffer every year seems to be the worst. We are in a unique position and need to do everything we can do.
Vallee all the towns have water bans. The State limits how much we can distribute. We have enough.
Whalen capital expenditures are necessary, we need to maintain equipment, we always have more requests than we have funds for.
Zollo raises the Financial Planning Committee report that was endorsed by the current council and that the new council should do so as well. It is important to education the citizens on how much we spend and where, schools, police, fire, etc.
Avakian we have approved the bond for the study, we should wait to see what the report comes back with. It will depend upon what our fiscal situation is.
Ballenger the Finance Committee will need to work closely with the council and take Mr Nutting's recommendations under advisement. It will have to be a working partnership.
Jones I don't support an override until we have a viable plan in place to explain to the citizens on what will be spent, where and why. Any cuts on the state side will trickle down to us. It needs to be made as clear as possible for the citizens.
Kelly I would look for a partner who can work with all the organizations in the Town.
Powderly The Franklin Downtown Partnership has done a fabulous job. We are the city that calls itself a Town. We like the small town feel. I'd love to have a more active relationship with the project.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Live reporting - Town Council candidates
Candidates getting similar questions but worded in different ways generating their comment about the same question. Well, it could be that each should have answered the same question. There are not that many real issues for Franklin, or are there?
Live reporting - Town Council candidates
The full slate of candidates, at least those that have shown up this evening.
Single biggest opportunity thus far, regionalization is one way to save some money.
It is encumbent upon the citizens to be aware and become involved of the town issues.
Single biggest opportunity thus far, regionalization is one way to save some money.
It is encumbent upon the citizens to be aware and become involved of the town issues.
Live reporting - Town Council candidates
Town Council - 9 Positions (For 2 Years)
- Joseph McGann (absent due to a medical emergency)
- R. Scott Mason
- Judith Pond Pfeffer
- Shannon Zollo
- Robert Vallee
- Stephen Whalen
- Glenn Jones
- Daniel Ballinger
- Robert Avakian
- Matthew Kelly
- Tina Powderly
- Glenna Richards - not in attendance
- Bryce Kuchs - not in attendance due to other work commitments announced last week
Live reporting - Borad of Health 1 minute intro, questions
- Bruce Hunchard, three children
long listing of experiences, native from Franklin
- Koren Kanadanian
What is the Board of Health role in health issues?
The current issue is the H1N1 virus, he has set up the process to prepare Franklin
Full time agent for Board of Health in Franklin, how is your role in relationship to the agent.
The agent does the day-to-day inspections and brings information back to the board, the board should have a good relationship
Q - How can you be pre-active instead of re-active?
Q - You have the ability to enact public policy, how would you do that?
There were only four questions prepared, two questions were repeated to a candidate that had not been asked that question before.
Two minutes for a closing statement
Koren
I am new to the political arena. I have an open mind to listen to address issues before the board.
Bruce
My 17 years of experience dealing with local leaders and others in the area can enable a continuity of process.
Live reporting - starting now
Moderator Larry Benedetto
Panel will randomly select a question, no questions from the audience.
Panel will randomly select a question, no questions from the audience.
Live reporting - Board of Health candidates
The moderator will be Larry Benedetto
Time keeper will be Deb Pellegri
Board of Health - 1 Position (For 4 years)
The candidates are ready. The camerman is here and making final preparations.
Time keeper will be Deb Pellegri
Board of Health - 1 Position (For 4 years)
- Bruce Hunchard
- Koren Kanadanian
The candidates are ready. The camerman is here and making final preparations.
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