Live reporting - Closing

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Norma Collins retiring next week, had been instrumental in a number of buildings

Downtown project meeting at 6:30PM at Dean College
public welcomed

thanks to 4th of July committee

Concerts on the Common started tonight

Lincoln St did start with the culvert today, the street should

Erin Lynch congratulations as Executive Director for the Franklin Food Pantry

Passport at the Town offices

Do have a twitter account and will be using in more and more with the up coming construction


L. OLD BUSINESS
ATC report?
probably a couple of months

M. NEW BUSINESS
did replace current lights with LEDs over time, did get a 2/3rd subsidy to pay for those

accepting 12,000 fluorescent bulbs from State

Bissanti - I see more blighted buildings around town we need to do something
Nutting - we can take another look
Cerel - we have as strong a bylaw as exists in the Commonwealth
Jones- can we get it before the economic development to look at?

Cerel - in a case of irresponsible parties, there is a problem
there is no easy solution, there is a provision to expand the housing courts to cover the entire state
we are in a zone where we are not covered currently
that would be one more tool to use if that happens


N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Bissnati - commend Padula on extension of the recycling center hours

Kelly - congrats to Erin Lynch as well, Norma is a treasure
Nutting - there are certifications required for the position, we are moving quickly

Kelly - thanks for my fellow councilors for walking the parade route with me this year

Pfeffer - Fire Dept put in a work order 10 months later

Vallee - getting complaints about Lincoln and Daniels
Nutting - some people drag their feet in getting contracts signed, the water line was intended to sit over the winter; should have been started in the first of June

Padula - if we are going to do anything with the bylaw, let's ensure we include the town attorney

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

P. ADJOURN

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0

Live reporting - Legislation

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Economic Development committee meeting (date to be added)


J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-47: Creation of Franklin Advisory Committee From the Citizens’ Committee
motion to move, seconded, passed 8-0

2. Resolution 14-48: Acceptance of Gift - Town of Franklin
motion to move, seconded, passed 8-0

3. Bylaw Amendment 14-737: Amendment to Chapter 139-14: Sewer Map – 2nd Reading 2/3 Vote
Bissanti recused himself
affects single property on Pinehurst St
motion to move, seconded, passed 7-0-1 (via roll call)


4. Bylaw Amendment 14-739: Amendment to Chapter 179- 9.1: Water Map - 1st Reading
Bissanti recused himself
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0

developer will be replacing a section of water line which has been on the master plan for a decade


5. Bylaw Amendment 14-740:Amendment to Chapter 139-14: Sewer Map – 1st Reading
Bissanti recused himself
motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0

benefit to the public, attached letter should be included, donation of approx. $100,000

Live reporting - Citizens Committee

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Franklin Advisory Committee (Citizens’ Committee)

folks don't appreciate the work required to sit in the Council chairs
a number of us volunteered to help in anyway we could

many years ago Franklin did have an advisory committee

new scope = "to solicit, encourage and promote quality development that is financially beneficial and aesthetically complimentary to the community"

committee sized to be from 5 to 9 members appointed by the Town Council
would be looking to add a couple of members

Live reporting - Recycling Center

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Recycling Center

Padula - probably breaking even this year, last year made about $20,000
concern that there was no request from the citizens for extensions
brief survey expressed interest in 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM hours for Sunday

the $25 dollar stickers, covers all the listing of items (to be added)
saves money compared to calling to use the curbside recycling

Nutting - revenues also fluctuate with the recycling market

motion to open recycling center from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sundays
to mirror the Tuesday openings mostly Apr to Nov

the DPW budget is large enough to absorb this, we'll have more info for the budget next time around
it would be a minimal change

seconded, passed 8-0

Live reporting - EPA - 300 Fisher St

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

EPA
multiple folks from MassDEP and US EPA presenting
a multi-million dollar cleanup
contamination extends outside the property boundaries and includes Mine Brook
can qualify for SuperFund listing process

(presentation to be added later) presentation added 7/11/14 - 5:30 AM




six primary areas for contamination
contamination is migrating down Mine Brook, it is not going into Beaver Pond
need to investigate further and to address the contamination that is present

BJAT LLC is property owner and lack resources to deal with the clean up

Discussion on the ownership, whose responsible, etc. will be investigated by EPA as part of this process
determination of liability will be part of the effort
EPA has resources that the State of MA doesn't have access to

It is not likely to be associated with the Town but that final determination has not yet been made

Health risks - physical hazards, as well as lead in Mine Brook that is migrating

EPA has legislation to go after the appropriate parties for liability and to provide funds via the SuperFund if necessary

anyone who has had a hand in contributing or not limiting the contamination will be identified

EPA has a good track record with Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP)

MA has 37 Superfund sites within the state, 70% have responsible parties involved

EPA came in later, MA DEP had asked them first
first notification came in 2007, an engineering company walked through and suspected contamination which was confirmed with research and testing

The EPA is not involved with the NuStyle property as it is not a SuperFund site. They have assisted the Town with remediation

Assistance is being looking for in getting the site onto the listing, it will require a letter from the Governor

There is no air borne solution, just soil and ground water contamination

The process is iterative, in the assess phase right now

SuperFund takes awhile to get it cleaned up
requires multiple Federal rule milestones

National Priorities Listing (NPL)
EPA proposes sites twice a year, the next cycle would be for next spring (spring 2015)
would require letter from Governor by Fall 2014

it is fair to say that this could take a decade or more to resolve
it will be a number of years to get our arms around the scope of the effort

The Federal government does not take ownership, we do place liens on the property to help repay the costs

boots on the ground late 2016 or 2017 to do the real investigation
remediation had to speculate, would be a number of years off

Kelly - are they in good tax status?
Nutting - I don't know off hand

motion to draft letter as necessary, seconded, passed 8-0
letter should be ready by Friday

Live reporting: Town Council - July 9, 2014

Present: Feldman, Padula, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, WIlliams
Absent: Mercer

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none

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.

Jul 30th - special Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none

E. APPOINTMENTS
none

F. HEARINGS
none

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none

FHS sports garner end of season recognition

1 - Franklin lacrosse - Marta Versprille as the Hock league’s MVP

In the midst of another dominating and undefeated Hockomock League season by the Franklin girls’ lacrosse team, the coaches gathered and chose senior midfielder Marta Versprille as the league’s MVP. Four years ago, another Versprille was honored with the same award -- Marta’s sister Anne. 

“It meant so much to me to be named Hock MVP,” said Marta shortly after the season ended. “Many girls in the league are deserving of the title, especially a number of my teammates. I think it really could've gone to anyone this year and I’m honored to be chosen.” 

The two sisters can actually thank the middle sibling, their brother Jake, for beginning the family’s fascination with lacrosse. Jake and his cousin Sam were the first to pick up the sport in elementary school, the year that Franklin began a town league. It wasn’t until a few years later that Anne and Marta also had a league to join and they were instantly hooked as well.

You can read the full article here:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/franklin-lax-leaves-lasting-impact-on-versprille-family

FHS Panthers

2 - Hock Top 15 Countdown - #3 Kings of the mat

On Saturday, the Franklin wrestling team added a team title at the Hockomock Championships to the league title that the Panthers had earned during the dual meet season. Franklin had five individuals bring home Hockomock titles and garnered 256 points as a team to hold off rival North Attleboro (225 points) to win the team crown at the meet, which was held at Oliver Ames.

Read the full article recognizing the FHS wrestling team's accomplishments this past season.
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-top-15-countdown-3-kings-of-the-mat


3 - Softball awards - All star team - Catcher - Brie Flaherty, Franklin

Franklin junior Brie Flaherty had a big season behind the dish for the Panthers. The 5'5" junior caught both Sabrina LoMonaco and Lilly Criscione throughout the season and was one of the top defensive catchers in the Hockomock. She batted .272 on the season and knocked in 22 runs for the Panthers. She scored six runs of her own and had seven doubles on the season. Flaherty also smacked four home runs in her junior campaign and listed History as her favorite subject.

Read the full article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomocksportscom-2014-softball-awards


4 - Top 15 Countdown - FHS Girls Soccer makes the listing at #4

It was a bit of a see-saw battle in the Division 1 East Finals between Franklin and Concord-Carlisle. The Patriots' offense went to work right away before Franklin finally settled down and took control for the middle portion of the game. In the second half, the Patriots battled back. 

But Franklin went with the strategy of keep away, and it worked -- well, almost. Leading 10-9 with a minute to go until they would crowned D1 East Champs, the Panthers turned it over and within 20 seconds, their one-goal lead turned into a one-goal deficit to CC. 

As the final seconds ticked away, it appeared that it would be the Patriots that would take the title, but with just two seconds left, everything changed again.

Read the full story here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-top-15-countdown-4-the-last-gasp-goal



5 - Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year - FHS Jack Vail

Franklin junior attack Jack Vail has been named the 2014 HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. Vail was an offensive juggernaut, helping the Panthers to a share of the Kelley-Rex Division title. 

Vail was one of the best scorers in the entire league, scoring 60 goals on the season and adding 48 assists for an impressive total of 108 points.

"Jack was one of the most consistent players in the entire league throughout the season," HockomockSports.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Lanigan said. "It seemed as though Jack was always involved in scoring a big goal for the Panthers. He not only had a great season in terms of scoring himself, he was able to draw the attention of defenses and became a true assist man as well. Those two things right there are big factors in why Jack was named Player of the Year for HockomockSports.com."

You can read the full article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomocksportscom-2014-boys-lacrosse-awards