| K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT | condolences for D Baker family |
| L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | Dellorco - SAFE Colation would like to make an update on programs done and planned Feb 28 for future work shop |
| M. COUNCIL COMMENTS | Pellegri - condolences for D Baker family also for Rappa family, was prior Treasurer Horace Mann Status unveiling - May 7 Padula - same Mercer - same grand re-opening of Senior Center 2/26, 11-2PM Vallee - same Jones - same Franklin Radio starts broadcasting a limited schedule Dellorco - condolences for Baker and Rappa families Bissanti - same Pfeffer - same Franklin Police Dept - list of ovedoses in 2016, 2017 on the website; 58 overdoes, 9 deaths, epidemic still going on something should be done to help the couple living in their car in Franklin Kelly - same condolences revisions being requested for Council schedule |
| N. EXECUTIVE SESSION | not required |
| O. ADJOURN - motion to adjourn, seconded, pass 9-0 |
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Live reporting: to closing
Live Reporting: Legislation for Action
| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
1. RESOLUTION 17-04: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OF UTILITY (DRAINAGE) EASEMENTS (MAJORITY VOTE (5))
this resolves the prior pump station issue built on private property that was raised a year or so ago
Mercer - thanks for bringing this to a resolution
Bissanti - seconded to Mercer, thanks to the Lippett's for their patience
Pellegri - I am happy it was resolved, he was gentleman through the whole thing
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
2. RESOLUTION 17-05: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATION, RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR STATE TO CONVEY ARTICLE 97 LAND TO TOWN (MAJORITY VOTE (5))
next step in the process in acquiring the land near the transfer station that needs to be fixed and capped, swapping Town owned land that abuts the State forest for this to allow us to do so
possibly 2-3 years will need money to cap landfill and do the recycling center properly
Kelly - thanks to L Benedetto for his work keeping this going
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-779: CHANGES TO CHAPTER 185 SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS - 1ST READING ( MOTION TO MOVE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-779 TO A 2ND READING - MAJORITY VOTE)
related to the public hearing we just had
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
4. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-780: CHANGES TO CHAPTER 185 SECTION 4 DISTRICTS ENUMERATED - 1ST READING (MOTION FOR MOVE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-780 TO A 2ND READING - MAJORITY VOTE)
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
5. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-781: CHANGES TO CHAPTER 185 SECTION 5 ZONING MAP - 1ST READING (MOTION TO MOVE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-781 TO A 2ND READING - MAJORITY VOTE)
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
6. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-782: CHANGES TO CHAPTER 185 SECTION 7 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED - 1ST READING (MOTION TO MOVE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-782 TO A 2ND READING - MAJORITY VOTE)
motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
7. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-783: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 185 SECTION 49 MARIJUANA USE OVERLAY DISTRICT - 1ST READING (MOTION TO MOVE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-782 TO A 2ND READING - MAJORITY VOTE)
motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
8. BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-784: REPEAL SIGN RESTRICTIONS BYLAW - 2ND READING ( MOTION TO MOVE BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-784 - MAJORITY ROLL CALL VOTE (5))
the new sign bylaws passed previously render this duplicate and it can be removed
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
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| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
9. BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-785: REPEAL OF SIDEWALK SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL BYLAW - 2ND READING (MOTION TO MOVE BYLAW AMENDMENT 17-785 - MAJORITY ROLL CALL VOTE (5))
as currently written it is not enforced, nor is it practical to be enforced
should be eliminated
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
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Live reporting: License transfer - Joe's American Bar and Grill
| G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - 7:10 PM |
JOE'S AMERICAN BAR and; GRILL - CHANGE OF MANAGER
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both serve safe and Tip Trained
full week of training for new waitresses and bar tenders
trained in bars program used by the restaurant, an outside firms audits monthly
installed after the issue last year
the machine that checks IDs delays things so it is not being used at the restaurant; they do use an ID checking guide and any questions are verified by the manager
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
Live reporting: Public hearing on recreational marijuana zoning
Public hearing opens for 5 bylaws on recreational marijuana
per Jeff Nutting, in absence of further guidance from the State this zoning makes sense
adds recreational marijuana to the industrial zones
also changes the medical use from by right to by special permit
no citizens for comment on these bylaws
Q - on how are we prepared for a challenge
A - we are handling both together, fair treatment
motion to close the hearings, seconded, passed 9-0
per Jeff Nutting, in absence of further guidance from the State this zoning makes sense
adds recreational marijuana to the industrial zones
also changes the medical use from by right to by special permit
no citizens for comment on these bylaws
Q - on how are we prepared for a challenge
A - we are handling both together, fair treatment
motion to close the hearings, seconded, passed 9-0
Live reporting: Town Council - Feb 1, 2017
Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: none
brief recess while crowd leaves the chambers
Absent: none
| A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
January 18, 2017
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| B. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
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| C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | Chief Lynch introduces the following individuals for promotions and specialty positions Daniel Smith - Sargent Paul Guarino - Community Service Officer Jonathan Bussey - Detective Richard Grover - Detective Lt Jim West - Operations Division Commander (details to be added later) |
| D. 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 comments 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.
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| E. APPOINTMENTS |
resumes at 7:17 PM
Downtown Partnership: General Meeting Agenda - Feb 2, 2017
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Franklin School Committee Coffee Hours: Feb 1 - 7:00 PM
In our goal to engage the community as a partner in improvement of our school system, the Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee will be hosting monthly coffee hours.
Please join us as we work through the 2017 budget process, discuss policy and bring a new superintendent on board. We welcome your input, ideas and suggestions.
Upcoming meeting dates are:
All meetings are held in the conference room at the Franklin Cable Access TV Studio at 23 Hutchinson Street.
Any questions contact Anne Bergen: bergena@franklin.k12.ma.us
Please join us as we work through the 2017 budget process, discuss policy and bring a new superintendent on board. We welcome your input, ideas and suggestions.
Upcoming meeting dates are:
- Wednesday, February 1 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 4 at 9 a.m.
All meetings are held in the conference room at the Franklin Cable Access TV Studio at 23 Hutchinson Street.
Any questions contact Anne Bergen: bergena@franklin.k12.ma.us
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| Franklin TV at 23 Hutchinson St at night |
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