Likely to come back with some budget cuts, Veterans budget is running short, we'll need to front money for the special elections, we will likely get reimbursed for this.
To address the East Street water issue, there are iron water mains in the area. The water is safe to drink.
With declining water revenues due to declining water usage, we'll come back in January with a water/.sewer update.
Q - can that be camera'd?
A - No, we don't have one that small. It is only a 5/8 or 1 inch connection from the main that runs about 25 foot into his house.
Q - How long has this been?
A - It has been like this for year, it got worse when the Fire Station was cut into the main.
Mark Cerel out six to eight weeks for minor surgery
Bath house being constructed at Beaver St, the materials were donated and the labor will be provided by Tri-County
BJ's donated the money to put in the parking lot for the SNETT trail.
Express Line new issue is out. If you haven't subscribed, please do so. The Town website has a sign up process.
Tax rate hearing at next meeting
Gazebo is done, railings need to be painted.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Live reporting - Action items
picking up on the action items started earlier
Motion to approve, passed 8-0, 1 abstain
Endorsement of Five Year Financial Outlook
WHEREAS, The Town Council, elected on November 3, 2009, hereby endorses the Five Year Financial Outlook (FY 2010 to FY 2014), as presented in the final report of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2009. This endorsement is based on the belief in the following:
• The information regarding the Town’s finances (past, present, and future) appears fair and balanced, free from discernable bias and complete in all material respects.
• Franklin has been prudent and resourceful in its spending and allocation of resources
• The report confirms the ongoing fiscal concerns that Town officials have been communicating.
• The Town faces a structural deficit that we can reasonably expect to continue for the foreseeable future; accordingly, projected deficits in the future could be significant.
• The question of school/municipal services or higher property taxes will be an ongoing concern for the community to address.
• Town officials and residents should view this matter with urgency and continue to address the Town’s financial challenges using proactive methodology.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL endorses the Five Year Financial Outlook (FY 2010 to FY 2014), as presented in the final report of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2009.
This Resolution shall become effective according to the rules and regulations of the Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter.
Motion to approve, 9-0
Motion to move to second reading, passed 9-0
2. Resolution 09-72: Acceptance of Gift – Senior CenterKelly abstaining as Rotarian and writer of the grant
Motion to approve, passed 8-0, 1 abstain
3. Resolution 09-73: Endorsement of the Five Year Financial Outlook ReportThe text of the resolution is as follows:
Endorsement of Five Year Financial Outlook
WHEREAS, The Town Council, elected on November 3, 2009, hereby endorses the Five Year Financial Outlook (FY 2010 to FY 2014), as presented in the final report of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2009. This endorsement is based on the belief in the following:
• The information regarding the Town’s finances (past, present, and future) appears fair and balanced, free from discernable bias and complete in all material respects.
• Franklin has been prudent and resourceful in its spending and allocation of resources
• The report confirms the ongoing fiscal concerns that Town officials have been communicating.
• The Town faces a structural deficit that we can reasonably expect to continue for the foreseeable future; accordingly, projected deficits in the future could be significant.
• The question of school/municipal services or higher property taxes will be an ongoing concern for the community to address.
• Town officials and residents should view this matter with urgency and continue to address the Town’s financial challenges using proactive methodology.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL endorses the Five Year Financial Outlook (FY 2010 to FY 2014), as presented in the final report of the Long-Range Financial Planning Committee, dated October 15, 2009.
This Resolution shall become effective according to the rules and regulations of the Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter.
Motion to approve, 9-0
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-637: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 1st Readingmotion to waive the reading, passed 9-0
Motion to move to second reading, passed 9-0
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-638: Amendment to Chapter 185-39. Uses Accessory to Dwelling – 1st Reading
Motion to move to second reading
Motion to move to second reading, passed 9-0
Live reporting - Master plan
Beth Dahlstrom, Bryan Taberner
copy of report to be obtained and added later
copy of report to be obtained and added later
Live reporting - Open Space
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS -
1. Reports on the Open Space & Recreation Plan and the Master Plan – Beth Dahlstrom, Town PlannerBeth Dahlstrom, Bryan Taberner
The presentation copy is here:
Franklin Open Space Summary Presentation
View more documents from Steve Sherlock.
The 2008 Open Space and Recreation Plan can be found on the Town website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/2008plan
Copy of presentation to be added later
The Green Communities Act as referenced can be found here
The State has granted an extension of the five year plan to be implemented over seven years.
Q - Thanks for including the public in obtaining feedback. Is there any budget impact for these action items?
A - Yes, there is potential for budget but that would require coming back here for approval and include what ever other Town departments approval would be required.
Jeff adds that we do have 1.7 million in our Open Space and Recreation account for purchase of open space that comes onto the market. If there is something simple we can do, we will. We can also utilize scouting projects and other volunteer efforts to accomplish some of these items.
Live reporting - bylaw hearing - part 2
Bryan Taberner, Nick Alfieri
This is the follow on to the definitions bylaw as just discussed
motion to close the hearing
motion to move to first reading, passed 9-0
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-638: Amendment to Chapter 185-39. Uses Accessory to Dwelling
This is the follow on to the definitions bylaw as just discussed
motion to close the hearing
motion to move to first reading, passed 9-0
Live reporting - bylaw hearing
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-637: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions
Bryan Taberner, Nick Alfieri
The Planning Board has not voted on these yet. Jeff Nutting recommends moving as far as a second reading but no further until the Planning Board has acted.
Q - on 3rd family is it included?
A - if it is not mentioned, it is not allowed.
Q - Follow up questions on multi-use like condo units.
A - We trying to restrict the amount of activity in a residential neighborhood, in a condo situation there is more traffic in those areas anyway. we are trying to make the by-law easier to read, understand and enforce.
Q - What is the intent of the by-law?
A - When people buy into a residential neighborhood, they don't expect to find someone running a business out of their house next door and allow for some non-intrusive businesses (i.e cost accountant, piano teacher, etc.).
Q - Why is this coming before us?
A - The building inspector and board of health inspector have found issues where these regulations make it hard to enforce. So we have re-written this to make it clearer and easier to understand.
Q - So by not mentioning other than the one-two family homes, they are not allowed?
A - Yes, 95% of by-law enforcement is complaint based. The condo association would likely get involved before we would.
Motion to close hearing, seconded
Motion to move to first reading, passed 9-0
Live reporting - Action items
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 09-71: Adoption of Council Proceduresmotion to amend to coincide with the two year terms of the Council, passed 9-0 (Zollo arrived)
motion to approve, passed 9-0
Live reporting - license transfer
G. LICENSE TRANSACTION
Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License – Dacey’s MarketMotion to approve - passed 8-0
Live reporting - Town Council
Attending: Jones, Kelly, Vallee, Whalen, Mason, Pfeffer, McGann, Powderly
Missing: Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - none
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Councilors Forum at Senior Center
School Committee invited Councilors for a tour of the school facilities
School Committee invited Councilors for a tour of the school facilities
Committee subcommittee announcements (to be added later)
Strategic Planning Committee changes (to be added later)
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robert Jarvis returned to complain about the water filters being changed
E. APPOINTMENTS - Library Board of Directors
Motion to approve Monique Doyle, passed 8-0
Town Council - Agenda - 11/18/09
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS - Library Board of Directors
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-637: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-638: Amendment to Chapter 185-39. Uses Accessory to Dwelling
G. LICENSE TRANSACTION
Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License – Dacey’s Market
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS -
1. Reports on the Open Space & Recreation Plan and the Master Plan – Beth Dahlstrom, Town Planner
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 09-71: Adoption of Council Procedures
2. Resolution 09-72: Acceptance of Gift – Senior Center
3. Resolution 09-73: Endorsement of the Five Year Financial Outlook Report
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-637: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-638: Amendment to Chapter 185-39. Uses Accessory to Dwelling – 1st Reading
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
School Committee Mtg 11/17/09
The collection of live reported posts covering the School Committee meeting on Tuesday November 17 can be found here:
- Live reporting - Administration update and closing...
- Live reporting - Action Items
- Live reporting - discussion only items
- Live reporting - 5 minute break
- Live reporting - Capital budget Q&A
- Live reporting - Technology budget proposal
- Live reporting - MCAS Q&A
- Live reporting - MCAS Report 2009
- Live reporting - MASS Awards
- Live reporting - School Committee
High School Reunion - Class of 1960
Hold the date - June 4, 2010 for the Franklin High School Class of 1960 Reunion.
Details contained in the flyer here:
Spread the word to any graduates you know.
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Spread the word to any graduates you know.
Downtown Partnership: Winter Beautification Day
Dear Franklin Downtown Partnership Members:
Winter Beautification Day
Sunday, November 22nd at 9 AM
Sunday, November 22nd at 9 AM
Please come with gloves and tools.
We will meet in the center of downtown.
Important: If you have a barrel in front of your business please have the flowers cleaned out by Sunday. Please submit your barrel beautification payments by this Thursday.
Please email Eileen at emason11@verizon.net if you plan to volunteer on
Sunday. It is a FUN community event and we hope to have all of you participate this year!
Anyone who would still like to sponsor our Winter Decorations please contact
Lisa Piana this week. Thanks to all of you who have supported our spring flowers!
Please email Eileen at emason11@verizon.net if you plan to volunteer on
Sunday. It is a FUN community event and we hope to have all of you participate this year!
Anyone who would still like to sponsor our Winter Decorations please contact
Lisa Piana this week. Thanks to all of you who have supported our spring flowers!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Live reporting - Administration update and closing
6. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent’s Report
a. Enrollment Comparison 10-31-08 to 10-30-09loss of 100 students will result in a loss of foundation funding
b. Capital Request Process
c. FHS Art Gallery 218
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
no reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
no reports
H1N1 - no real change, the vaccine is not available, school attendance has improved.
Completed our business in executive session earlier,
Motion to adjourn, passed 7-0
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