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Live reporting - Closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
reinforce statement on the use of the new trash bins only on and after 7/1/10
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
Pfeffer - can we have the sewer by law up for review
P. ADJOURN
reinforce statement on the use of the new trash bins only on and after 7/1/10
the bins were purchased with the fees in the solid waste account and not from general operations
Notice last week was an affront per the EPA notifications
it was caught before the water went out into the system
When there is a real problem, the folks may not pay attention as much due to these 'extra' notices
The DPW does a great job on the water, it is a 24x7 operation
Library director (Felicia Oti) did a report it is on the web site
looking at the collaboration
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
Pfeffer - can we have the sewer by law up for review
Nutting - we really need a policy discussion, have given out in limited quantities before
may see more when the economy picks up, should look at what the council adopted 10 years ago
need to figure out how to handle the issues, it does go to the whole growth issue
you don't want to be chasing new schools
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Pfeffer - 4th of July committee looking for money
thanks to the firemen for attending and presenting their opinions
thanks to the DPW for the landscaping work at the fire stations, it looks really good.
Jones - realizing that there are vacancies, there is an opportunity to get involved
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, passed 7-0
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Live reporting - Action items
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-32: Ad Hoc Recycling Committee
motion to accept, passed 7-0
2. Resolution 10-33: Acceptance of Gift Franklin Library
motion to accept, passed 7-0
3. Resolution 10-34: Acceptance of Gift – Maintenance of Brick School
motion to accept, passed 7-0
The Charter School has been using the building for an annual fee of $1, they are about to make a decision on long term utilization, these funds cover the building expenses in the meantime
4. Resolution: 10-35: Appropriation – Unemployment Trust Fund
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Better to put this in now with this years money knowing at least 18 will need to be covered than have to come up later
5. Resolution 10-36: Consolidation of School Maintenance Function With Town
motion to accept, passed 7-0
a continuation of the program started 2 years ago, now being extended to a five year term
a great success
as a team we have been able to do a better job than individually
6. Bylaw Amendment 10-646: Request for Sewer Map Amendment: Seven Lot Subdivision Off Beech Street at #23 – 2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 6-1 (Pfeffer no)
All offers have been received in writing and are agreeable
Pfeffer - 7 houses, 3 bedrooms each, too many kids with the house revenue not paying for the school
Vallee - was this section the one we paved before
Yadisernia - this is not the same section, if he only did the cut in, he would have a smaller peice, by replacing the 100 foot, now 200 foot section that is where he will do a full overlay for the width of the street
Mason - I agree with Council Pfeffer on the school issue, especially in light of our trouble getting additional funds for the schools. Due to prior council decisions, as long as the applicant has meet other terms and conditions, these were approved. I think we need to re-look at the by-laws and see if we need to do anything.
7. Bylaw Amendment 10-647:Request for Water Map Amendment: Seven Lot Subdivision Off Beech Street at #23 – 2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 6-1 (Pfeffer no)
Yadisernia - this adds some valves that we need and add where we can
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1. Resolution 10-32: Ad Hoc Recycling Committee
motion to accept, passed 7-0
2. Resolution 10-33: Acceptance of Gift Franklin Library
motion to accept, passed 7-0
3. Resolution 10-34: Acceptance of Gift – Maintenance of Brick School
motion to accept, passed 7-0
The Charter School has been using the building for an annual fee of $1, they are about to make a decision on long term utilization, these funds cover the building expenses in the meantime
4. Resolution: 10-35: Appropriation – Unemployment Trust Fund
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Better to put this in now with this years money knowing at least 18 will need to be covered than have to come up later
5. Resolution 10-36: Consolidation of School Maintenance Function With Town
motion to accept, passed 7-0
a continuation of the program started 2 years ago, now being extended to a five year term
a great success
as a team we have been able to do a better job than individually
6. Bylaw Amendment 10-646: Request for Sewer Map Amendment: Seven Lot Subdivision Off Beech Street at #23 – 2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 6-1 (Pfeffer no)
All offers have been received in writing and are agreeable
Pfeffer - 7 houses, 3 bedrooms each, too many kids with the house revenue not paying for the school
Vallee - was this section the one we paved before
Yadisernia - this is not the same section, if he only did the cut in, he would have a smaller peice, by replacing the 100 foot, now 200 foot section that is where he will do a full overlay for the width of the street
Mason - I agree with Council Pfeffer on the school issue, especially in light of our trouble getting additional funds for the schools. Due to prior council decisions, as long as the applicant has meet other terms and conditions, these were approved. I think we need to re-look at the by-laws and see if we need to do anything.
7. Bylaw Amendment 10-647:Request for Water Map Amendment: Seven Lot Subdivision Off Beech Street at #23 – 2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 6-1 (Pfeffer no)
Yadisernia - this adds some valves that we need and add where we can
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Open Meeting Law
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Update of the New Open Meeting Law – Mark Cerel
The document Mark references can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/06/mark-cerel-analysis-of-open-meeting-law.html
implications of the changes
need to be enforced by all committee chairpersons
notice now excludes Saturdays in the calculation of 'notice'
listing of topics does not necessarily equate with the agenda, needs to be fairly specific
should supplement the meeting notice as soon as practical, make a reasonable attempt
enforcement has been shifted to the Attorney Generals Office
obligation of the chair to notify the participants of recording
recorder does need to notify the chair if recording is being done
citizens right to speech is not expanded by these changes
grounds for executive session have not changed
need to declare that to take up the topic in open session would be prejudicial
new language for the Town will be developed
Franklin's minutes as currently prepared currently exceed most requirements
documents used in the meetings now come under the meeting record requirements
Civil penalty of $1,000 as a last and final step for violations
"deliberation' is a term still being defined, it is in flux at this time
"meeting" is also a problem as it contains conditions of 'deliberation'
"reasonably anticipates will be discussed at meeting" the exact meaning of this phrase is to be determined
attorney/client privilege - equally available to municipal clients as it is to common clients, interpretation of this with Open Meeting Law remains to be defined
I asked for a clarification on my own recording of the meeting as it is being recorded and broadcast by the Town.
per Mark's response, I will need to declare for future meetings (no issue, just wanted to make sure what I needed to do).
Franklin, MA
Update of the New Open Meeting Law – Mark Cerel
The document Mark references can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/06/mark-cerel-analysis-of-open-meeting-law.html
implications of the changes
need to be enforced by all committee chairpersons
notice now excludes Saturdays in the calculation of 'notice'
listing of topics does not necessarily equate with the agenda, needs to be fairly specific
should supplement the meeting notice as soon as practical, make a reasonable attempt
enforcement has been shifted to the Attorney Generals Office
obligation of the chair to notify the participants of recording
recorder does need to notify the chair if recording is being done
citizens right to speech is not expanded by these changes
grounds for executive session have not changed
need to declare that to take up the topic in open session would be prejudicial
new language for the Town will be developed
Franklin's minutes as currently prepared currently exceed most requirements
documents used in the meetings now come under the meeting record requirements
Civil penalty of $1,000 as a last and final step for violations
"deliberation' is a term still being defined, it is in flux at this time
"meeting" is also a problem as it contains conditions of 'deliberation'
"reasonably anticipates will be discussed at meeting" the exact meaning of this phrase is to be determined
attorney/client privilege - equally available to municipal clients as it is to common clients, interpretation of this with Open Meeting Law remains to be defined
I asked for a clarification on my own recording of the meeting as it is being recorded and broadcast by the Town.
per Mark's response, I will need to declare for future meetings (no issue, just wanted to make sure what I needed to do).
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Live reporting - Town Council
Present: Kelly, Jones, Vallee, Mason, Pfeffer, McGann, Powderly
Absent: Whalen , Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 2, 2020 Regular and Executive Session
motion to approve, passed 6-0-1
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trash bins are being distributed this week, the process starts July 1
Farmers Market on the common from noon- 6:00 PM on the Town Common
Strawberry Festival this Thursday, June 17th
4th of July events to be linked to off the Town website
Concerts on the Common, schedule to be posted on the Town website
St Rocco's Festival
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
John Chalk, firefighter and EMT
disappointed with Pfeffer's comments last week
comments were misleading and very offensive
Leo Gallagher, firefighter and EMT
We are proud of the job, no matter what we do, delivering babies, etc.
We are here for the resident sof this Town 24x7
We don't have a lawn mower at either station.
We all have 2 or 3 jobs because our base pay is not something you can raise a family on
Bob Donovan, firefighter and EMT
I was here previously to address this group
A firefighter did bring in his own lawn mower to cut the grass at the King St station
There is no need for negative comments
The majority of the people appreciate what we do
I take pride in what we do, we pay takes here, we send our kids to school here
There is no need for those comments
E. APPOINTMENTS
Annual Committee Re-Appointments
(see long listing to be added later)
motion to approve appointments, passed 7-0
There are vacancies for some of the committees, the listing to be added to the Town website
F. HEARINGS - none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - none
Franklin, MA
Absent: Whalen , Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 2, 2020 Regular and Executive Session
motion to approve, passed 6-0-1
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trash bins are being distributed this week, the process starts July 1
Farmers Market on the common from noon- 6:00 PM on the Town Common
Strawberry Festival this Thursday, June 17th
4th of July events to be linked to off the Town website
Concerts on the Common, schedule to be posted on the Town website
St Rocco's Festival
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
John Chalk, firefighter and EMT
disappointed with Pfeffer's comments last week
comments were misleading and very offensive
Leo Gallagher, firefighter and EMT
We are proud of the job, no matter what we do, delivering babies, etc.
We are here for the resident sof this Town 24x7
We don't have a lawn mower at either station.
We all have 2 or 3 jobs because our base pay is not something you can raise a family on
Bob Donovan, firefighter and EMT
I was here previously to address this group
A firefighter did bring in his own lawn mower to cut the grass at the King St station
There is no need for negative comments
The majority of the people appreciate what we do
I take pride in what we do, we pay takes here, we send our kids to school here
There is no need for those comments
E. APPOINTMENTS
Annual Committee Re-Appointments
(see long listing to be added later)
motion to approve appointments, passed 7-0
There are vacancies for some of the committees, the listing to be added to the Town website
F. HEARINGS - none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - none
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Hopedale TM moves on regionalizing
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With the blessing of Town Meeting, the School Department will take another step toward regionalizing with the Mendon-Upton school district.
The School Department will now send three local representatives to be a part of a joint regionalization committee with Mendon-Upton, who said earlier this week they're ready to begin formal discussions with Hopedale.
Town Meeting also approved the rezoning of approximately 14 acres off South Main Street, said Town Coordinator Gene Phillips. The article, which was presented by developer Topsfield Associates, called for the land to be converted from residential to commercial.
In April, Big Y Foods Inc. announced it was interested in placing a supermarket on the rezoned site, which sits on land in both Milford and Hopedale.
The School Department's $75,000 mold clean-up bill also saw approval last night as well as the town's $17.97 million budget, Phillips said.
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