Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 15 - Budget hearing

The Town Council has a busy week with back-to-back meetings on Weds and Thur. The FY 2014 budget hearing is the key item heard over both nights with the vote on the budget scheduled for Thursday.

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 3, 2013

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.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
Impervious Surfaces
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-701: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces – To be Continued to June 5 at 7:10 pm.
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District – To be Continued to June 5 at 7:10 pm.
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-704: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements

Zoning Map Amendment: Old West Central Street Zoning
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map

Adult Entertainment:
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts

Medical Marijuana
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District

Budget:
13. FY 2014 Budget Hearing – 1st Reading

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Impervious Surfaces
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-716: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-717: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – Referral to Planning Board

Zoning Map:Old West Central Street
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Amendment to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map – 1st Reading

Adult Entertainment
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District- 1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts – 1st Reading

Medical Marijuana
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 1st Reading
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated – 1st Reading
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 1st Reading
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – 1st Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 1st Reading

Pond Street Change of Zoning
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-714:Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-715: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – Referral to Planning Board.
13. Resolution 13-31: Appropriation- Remington Jefferson School
14. Resolution 13-32: Salary Schedule Full Time Elected Officials
15. Resolution 13-33: Establishment of a Use of Facilities Account for Fiscal Year 2014
16. Resolution 13-34: Establishment of a Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014
17. Resolution 13-35: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014
18. Resolution 13-36: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O.EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

The set of documents as published for this agenda can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/051513.pdf

Rail Trail Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, May 14

From the FBRTC email:

Thank you to everyone who was involved with the Road Race on Saturday. It was great team effort. The day was a success with over 80 runners and Representative Jeff Roy in attendance, and it helped raise important operating capital for the trail effort.

The Committee will have its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2012 at the YMCA in Franklin at 7:30 pm. Attached is the agenda and minutes from the last meeting. At this meeting we will have a special presentation from Charlie Tracy of the Nation Park Service about the Friends of the SNETT committee, a recap of the road race, and a discussion about upcoming events with the Franklin Downtown Partnership. The meeting is open, and we hope you will consider attending to learn more about the Rail Trail effort in Franklin and Bellingham.

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

The full listing of results from the 5K race held on Saturday can be found here
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/ma/May11_SNETTR_set1.shtml

The agenda for the meeting Tuesday can be viewed here:




Additional information about the Rail Trail Committee can be found on their website
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

MassDOT's farmers market opens May 17

MassDOT's annual Farmer’s Market Program will begin on Friday, May 17, and invites local farmers to take advantage of free space to sell their home grown produce and made-in-Massachusetts products at our 18 Service Plazas. Eleven plazas are located along the Massachusetts Turnpike and seven others along various Massachusetts highways. 

MassDOT Farmers Market

This year’s selling season kicks off at the I-90 Charlton Service Plazas, East and West, Friday, May 17, 10am-4pm, with Frank and Kay Magrone of Shaker Kitchen in Athol and Kevin Nimtz of Prairie Orchard’s at the Charlton eastbound Service Plaza and Joe Strong of East Brookfield selling his local fruits and vegetables at the Charlton West Service Plaza.

For additional information, click through to the Commonwealth Conversations Transportation webpage here
http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2013/05/massdot-farmers-markets-2013.html?utm_source=feedly

In the News: school orchestras take gold

Franklin orchestras win gold at festival

The Franklin Middle Schools Combined String Orchestra and the Franklin Repertory String Orchestra both took home gold medals from the regional three-day Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) festival.

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 14, 2013

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 30, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Davis Thayer Update – Evemarie McNeil

3. Discussion Only Items
a. none

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $235.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Paul & Lorraine Cody for a FHS Scholarship.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Patricia Belliveau for a FHS Scholarship.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Louis & Beverly Marguerite for a FHS Scholarship.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $40.00 from Bertha LeBeau Perry for a FHS Scholarship.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Natalie Brunelli for a FHS Scholarship.
g. I recommend approval of the request of Mike Walsh for a trip to China in June, 2014 for 9-12 days as detailed.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Peter Baglioni for a FHS Scholarship.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Wayne Palumbo for a FHS Scholarship.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Frank & Rosemary Fontana for a FHS Scholarship.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Florence Shepherd for a FHS Scholarship.
l. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Blake & J. Oatley Kidder for a FHS Scholarship.
m. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Elaine Carroll for a FHS Scholarship.
n. I recommend acceptance of a check for $25.00 from Faye & Howard Pike for a FHS Scholarship.
o. I recommend acceptance of a check for $25.00 from Carol Beard for a FHS Scholarship.
p. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Thomas Metcalf for a FHS Scholarship.
q. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Franklin Country Club for a FHS Scholarship.
r. I recommend acceptance of a check for $255.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for in-house enrichment district wide.
s. I recommend acceptance of a check for $643.35 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for in-house enrichment at Keller.
t. I recommend acceptance of a check for $119.00 from Five Olson’s, LLC for in-house enrichment at FHS.
u. I recommend acceptance of a check for $275.00 from Kennedy PCC for field trips.
v. I recommend acceptance of a check for $525.00 from the Kennedy PCC for field trips.
w. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Jane Vouros for a FHS Scholarship.
x. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Nancy Flowers for a FHS Scholarship.
y. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Nancy Bassignani for a FHS Scholarship.
z. I recommend acceptance of a check for $41.27 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for in-house enrichment at the FHS.
aa. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a bench from the Kennedy PCC as detailed.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

School Committee: Davis Thayer Update

The presentation document to be used for the scheduled update on Davis Thayer Elementary School for this Tuesday's School Committee meeting is ready for your reading pleasure.




The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be viewed here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-may.html

Franklin News

The Franklin webpage has some items worthy of sharing:


Colored water for residents along Pleasant St

On Monday May 13 and Tuesday May 14 from 7am to 4pm. The DPW will be be preforming water work on the Flintlock Pump Station (off Pleasant St). Customers may experience low pressure and/or dis-colored water. There is no health effect. Run water on outside faucet or faucet without an aerator, i.e. tub until the water color clears. Call DPW with any questions (508) 520-4910.

What happened to the flag pole on the Town Common?

The Flag Pole on the High Street side of the common was removed for safety concerns. 

It will be evaluated to see if it is possible to correct safety concerns and if so re-installed. 

Please contact the Public Works Department with questions 508-553-5500

Final Curbside Yard Waste Pickup is Week of May 13th

Yard waste will be picked up on your trash day. Yard waste must be in compostable bags or open bins and barrels. Small brush will be collected and must be bundled with organic twine no larger than 2 feet by 4 feet. Branches must be under 4” and less than 4 feet. No — loose yard waste, plastic of any kind, large items or non-yard waste. 

The Recycling Center is open Tuesday 12-3, Friday 8-3 and Saturday 8-3. Please see Recycling Center information on DPW website for more information.

These notices were originally posted to the official Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/