Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Live reporting - Closing
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-25: Order of Acceptance of Tanglewood Drive and Sierra Drive as Public Ways
2. Resolution 13-26: Order of Acceptance of Mary Jane Road and Anna Road as Public Ways
3. Resolution 13-27: Order of Acceptance of Summer Heights Drive, Autumn Lane and Fall Lane as Public Ways
4. Resolution 13-28: Order of Acceptance of Dutchess Road as a Public Way
5. Resolution 13-30: Town Council Proposal of Charter Amendment to Voters: Treasurer Collector to be changed from Elected to Appointment Position
motion to postpone the action items to May 8th
passed 5-0-4
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
The BJ's intersection is now a four way stop sign
Nutting - I did pull reports on the work orders as requested
Will post the meeting for Wed the 8th
L. OLD BUSINESS
Powderly - looking for clarification on purview of Council versus Planning Board
Nutting - if the applicant is willing to agree to constraints that is okay, the purview of the council is outside of what the Council can do
M. NEW BUSINESS
none
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bissanti - just adopted a dog and the process was good
Mercer - 3-4 weeks away from completing the vertical steel, then pouring the 2rd and 3rd floor decks
underground electrical is underway as well as underground plumbing
the mock up wall uses all the planned materials for the building, so the architect can review the quality of work before they get to the actual building, those are the areas where you could have water issues and they get to confirm the process and materials before it really gets done full scale
a very valuable tool, will finish the outside wall to see what the outside wall will look like
Roy - young lady graduated from FHS in 2009
Brittany MacLeod, applied for 'best job in the world' - "chief funster"
started a social media campaign to apply for the job, one of 25 finalists for this position
search for "send bmac down under" http://sendbmacdownunder.wordpress.com/
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
not needed
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, passed 5-0-4
Live reporting - Rail Trail Committee, Housing Authority
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
Marc Kaplan, Ed Barth
need an engineering plan before advertising for fill to use for the earthen ramp over Prospect St
copy of presentationto be added later
Franklin Housing Authority
Lisa Audette, Chris Feeley
Richard Lego of Mass NAHRO http://www.massnahro.org/
Copy of handoutto be added later
There is a waiting list of varying length for applicants for the different categories of space available
approx. 30% of gross income for rent for a disabled senior
Governor's proposal would remove the local housing authorities
and replaced by six regional agencies
local touch and local service created the jewel that is the Franklin Housing Authority
The inventory of housing already exists with local oversight and approval
it should remain that way
the NAHRO proposal starts with the local housing, the local neighborhoods, the local control
one of the key elements of the local housing authority is to have the immediate and local attention
the NAHRO proposal for foster collaboration among the local housing authorities, there are over 50 efforts already in place, this proposal would help to expand that reach
Public housing is not all like Chelsea
House Bill 1094, Senate Bill 612
Roy - thank you, you do a fantastic job. I got a fantastic tour of the housing and got to meet with some of the residents. I did not recognize the service that is being provided in this community
Bissanti - how do they approach you?
Audette - they can call us and we will either mail them an application, or help them fill it out
Franklin residents are prioritized, veterans are prioritized
There are vacancies but they fill pretty quickly
There are more turnovers among the seniors as they age and are unable to take care of themselves.
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
Marc Kaplan, Ed Barth
need an engineering plan before advertising for fill to use for the earthen ramp over Prospect St
copy of presentation
Franklin Housing Authority
Lisa Audette, Chris Feeley
Richard Lego of Mass NAHRO http://www.massnahro.org/
Copy of handout
There is a waiting list of varying length for applicants for the different categories of space available
approx. 30% of gross income for rent for a disabled senior
Governor's proposal would remove the local housing authorities
and replaced by six regional agencies
local touch and local service created the jewel that is the Franklin Housing Authority
The inventory of housing already exists with local oversight and approval
it should remain that way
the NAHRO proposal starts with the local housing, the local neighborhoods, the local control
one of the key elements of the local housing authority is to have the immediate and local attention
the NAHRO proposal for foster collaboration among the local housing authorities, there are over 50 efforts already in place, this proposal would help to expand that reach
Public housing is not all like Chelsea
House Bill 1094, Senate Bill 612
Roy - thank you, you do a fantastic job. I got a fantastic tour of the housing and got to meet with some of the residents. I did not recognize the service that is being provided in this community
Bissanti - how do they approach you?
Audette - they can call us and we will either mail them an application, or help them fill it out
Franklin residents are prioritized, veterans are prioritized
There are vacancies but they fill pretty quickly
There are more turnovers among the seniors as they age and are unable to take care of themselves.
Live reporting - Hearings
F. HEARINGS - Public Hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Tanglewood Dr., Sierra Dr., Dutchess Rd., Summer Heights Dr., Autumn Ln., Fall Ln., Mary Jane Rd., and Anna Rd. – 7:10 PM
Continued to May 8th, 7:10 PM
Live reporting: Town Council - 5/1/13
Present: Mercer, Powderly, Vallee, Bissanti, Roy
Absent: Dellorco, Kelly, Pfeffer, Jones
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none this evening
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS – This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
Motion to appoint Tom Mercer as Clerk for this meeting
second, passed 5-0-4
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission - Claudine Silverman
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
Historical Commission - Pearce Murphy, Maureen Murphy, Alice Vendetti as associate members
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
adjusted the agenda to fill in time before the 7:10 scheduled hearing
Change of Manager /New Officer-Director/Transfer of Stock – M and C Restaurant Group, Inc. dba Alumni Restaurant & Bar
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
New Wine & Malt Package Store License – Angela Hayat Corporation dba DB Mart 1
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
Discussion on training requirements
amend motion to only release license upon completion of training by all employees
amendment seconded, and approved 5-0-4
Attorney speaking to their enhancement of the services provided
neighbors speaking against the trash currently found in the area from the store
objections to the lack of parking at the store no need to add alcohol to the operations
school bus stop right at the store, not necessary, already advertising cigarettes, soon to be alcohol
Owners will be adding to the parking lot and working on better trash maintenance for the area
Concern about the size of the lot to be able to meet the needs of the increased traffic and business at the store
The owners are looking to see if they will be able to obtain the license to commit to working on the site plan. They have engineer and draft design.
Concern about the chicken and egg nature of the proposal
more likely to be selling to the existing customers
Full blown site plan would be addressing these issues via the Planning Board process
"you can't sell drugs at the Kennedy school, why sell alcohol?"
motion to continue the hearing to May 8th at 7:15 PM
Absent: Dellorco, Kelly, Pfeffer, Jones
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none this evening
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS – This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
Motion to appoint Tom Mercer as Clerk for this meeting
second, passed 5-0-4
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission - Claudine Silverman
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
Historical Commission - Pearce Murphy, Maureen Murphy, Alice Vendetti as associate members
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
adjusted the agenda to fill in time before the 7:10 scheduled hearing
Change of Manager /New Officer-Director/Transfer of Stock – M and C Restaurant Group, Inc. dba Alumni Restaurant & Bar
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
New Wine & Malt Package Store License – Angela Hayat Corporation dba DB Mart 1
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4
Discussion on training requirements
amend motion to only release license upon completion of training by all employees
amendment seconded, and approved 5-0-4
Attorney speaking to their enhancement of the services provided
neighbors speaking against the trash currently found in the area from the store
objections to the lack of parking at the store no need to add alcohol to the operations
school bus stop right at the store, not necessary, already advertising cigarettes, soon to be alcohol
Owners will be adding to the parking lot and working on better trash maintenance for the area
Concern about the size of the lot to be able to meet the needs of the increased traffic and business at the store
The owners are looking to see if they will be able to obtain the license to commit to working on the site plan. They have engineer and draft design.
Concern about the chicken and egg nature of the proposal
more likely to be selling to the existing customers
Full blown site plan would be addressing these issues via the Planning Board process
"you can't sell drugs at the Kennedy school, why sell alcohol?"
motion to continue the hearing to May 8th at 7:15 PM
Franklin in spring color (part 2)
A couple more photos of the spring colors around Franklin
Spruce Pond looks good this season
And even the lowly dandelion adds its color
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| spring colors |
Spruce Pond looks good this season
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| Spruce Pond |
And even the lowly dandelion adds its color
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| dandelion |
Celtic Band RUNA May 11
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