Franklin Matters

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Real time reporting: Meeting closes out

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT Apr 27 - Earth Day at 9 at Beaver St Apr 27 - 4:00 PM ArtWeek Kickoff - Tickets available via Random Smile website Facilities agreement formalized between Town and Schools
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Dellorco - what's with the Keller Sullivan sprinklers? issue nationwide per Insurance Co, they are in doing clean up and another group doing investigation Pellegri - shouldn't we be notified when something like that (sprinkler) happens Kelly - issues with "again" sprinklers three times at Keller-Sullivan; no power at Horace Mann, I don't blame the sprinkler head, I blame the facilities director; three strikes, hit the road, he has no credit in my book Mercer - cable issues for the School Committee meeting broadcast last night are apparently tied to a three hour timer set on the broadcast, the tape did continue so the rebroadcast will contain the full meeting Maple st development raising issues from residents to Council. The project is under the planning board domain at this point.The Council does not have a vote on this matter. The Council does want to hear from you, go to the Planning Board meeting on the 22nd. This is the first step of a long process.
14. ~~EXECUTIVE SESSION~~	~~None Scheduled~~
15. ADJOURN motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 9-0

** Editors note: The web broadcast blinked a couple of times about 10:00 PM but did continue. I discontinued my viewing when the Start Times discussion ended about 10:15 PM.

Real Time Reporting: Legislation for Action

10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-27: Appropriation & Borrowing Well 3 & 6 Water Treatment Plant (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-27- Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-28: Grove Street Water Treatment Plant (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-28 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-29: Appropriation Sewer Enterprise Fund Beaver Street Interceptor (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-29 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-30: Acceptance of Gift- Veterans Services (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-30 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837: Zoning Map Changes from General Residential V to Single Family Residential IV an Area on or Near West Central Street- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5)) carried to future meeting
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-838: Amendment to the Franklin Town Code at Ch. 153 Stormwater Management-1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-838 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-839: Municipal Service Fees- Recycling Sticker Rate Increase- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-839- Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-840: Municipal Service Fees- Curbside Trash/Recycling Rate Increase- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-840 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) motion to adjust annual rate from 240 to 248 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Real time reporting: Veterans Agent - Dale Kurtz

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Veterans Agent Presentation
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee no updates b. Budget Subcommittee no update c. Economic Development Subcommittee no update

Veterans agent Dale Kurtz providing an update to the Council on the services delivered to the veterans of Franklin #tc0410 pic.twitter.com/5EOL88498K
— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) April 10, 2019

More bricks being installed for Memorial Day, still on sale until all sold. Will be installed also on Veterans Day in Nov. #tc0410 pic.twitter.com/fInFBVP7Wd
— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) April 10, 2019

Real Time Reporting: Town Council - Apr 10, 2019

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of April 10, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. 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 comment 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	March 13, 2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0, 2 abstain
3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	March 20, 2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0, 2 abstain
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
5. APPOINTMENTS	None
6. HEARINGS	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837: Zoning Map Changes from General Residential V to Single Family Residential IV an Area on or Near West Central Street hearing opened, then continued to June 5 due to pending litigation by a developer with a proposal for the property that would be changed by this measure

Zoning bylaw public hearing opened and then continued to June 5 due to pending litigation with the Planning Board and subject developer #tc0410 pic.twitter.com/KtOSVqbTmI
— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) April 10, 2019

Attention Residents: Upcoming Construction - Lincoln St, Chestnut St

Pavement milling on Lincoln St (from Skyline to the Medway town line) will begin 4/10/2019, followed by Chestnut Street (from Pleasant St to Celinda Dr) on 4/11/2019. Paving is expected to be completed within a few weeks.

Construction at the intersection of Marvin Ave at Beaver St and Reid St at Beaver St will begin on 4/11/2019 and 4/12/2019; this project is expected to last several months.

Upcoming Construction - Lincoln St, Chestnut St

Library Book Sale - April 12-13

The Book Sale is scheduled for Friday, April 12, 1:00-5:00 PM. It will continue on Saturday, April 13, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Bag Sale will be 1:00-4:00 PM.

Library Book Sale - April 12-13

Shared from the Library page
https://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2019/04/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html

Community Garden build day - April 13

The next Build day is scheduled for April 13 at the Community Garden, King St Fields. Some of the garden beds not redone during the 2017 fall season still need to be redone.

Currently scheduled for 9:00 - 4:00 or earlier if completed earlier.