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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Live reporting: Closing
Bissanti - ask for
Pellegri - Ethic Commission update
Mercer - get together on a review of rules and procedures
Councilor Comments -
Pellegri - dedication of Horace Mann statue, May 7
refreshments available before hand, light lunch available after
some of the corner will be closed to allow for viewing
limited edition, 200 only, mugs for sale, a continuing series of mugs for sale as a fund raiser, $10/per
PAdula - thanks for the legislative update
Mercer - congrats to the basketball team
Jones - congrats to the basketball team
Bissanti - now that the Res VII, we do not have the right zoning in this town, the 40B is going to be the answer for folks coming to town; the most that any work can be done is by the ZBA. there is nothing affordable about the 40B units
Pfeffer - bricks for the Library, patio on the School St side, entrance to the Library, 5400 bricks to be sued
Kelly - on a more serious note.,. I am ashamed of the Town and the 50 emails I received for the zoning issue. I moved into this town and I don't want to see anymore, is not right Profanity, inappropriate for citizens of Franklin, we do not get a pay check
You might agree with what we say, we don't always agree, we work together to bring the best for Franklin
if you think you can do a better job, here is the gavel, come on up
we do it because we care about Franklin, we are also doing something else for Franklin
you are sending an email to a neighbor and a friend
I hope everybody just thinks a little harder, I have been ashamed to be called a citizen of Franklin
motion to adjourn
Live reporting: Legislation
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
1. Resolution 17-20: Chapter 61A. Non-Exercise of First Refusal Option -Property located at 4 Mount Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-20: Majority Vote (5)) |
1. Resolution 17-20: Chapter 61A. Non-Exercise of First Refusal Option -Property located at 4 Mount Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-20: Majority Vote (5))
Bissanti - recused himself
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
10 acres not of great value, not connected to other property;it would cost us more
new owner would have to cover for the back taxes for change of use
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2. Resolution 17-21: Compenation Plan, FY 2018 (Motion to Move Resolution 17-21: Majority vote (5)) |
2. Resolution 17-21: Compensation Plan, FY 2018 (Motion to Move Resolution 17-21: Majority vote (5))
motion to approve as amended, seconded, passed 9-0
each year to adjust wage scales when required; recommending 2% increase, won't affect individuals, just the scale overall
minimum wage doesn't not apply to Town employees
discussion on minimum vs. summer help, etc.
point of order, amendment to bring G1 to minimum wages (to remain at 10 and 11.62)
* passed 8-1 on amendment
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3. Resolution 17-22:Town Council Apprval of the Resubmittal of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-775: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential I to Residential VII of an Area on Summer Street ( Motion to Move Resolution 17-22: Majority vote (5)) |
3. Resolution 17-22:Town Council Approval of the Resubmittal of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-775: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential I to Residential VII of an Area on Summer Street ( Motion to Move Resolution 17-22: Majority vote (5))
Bissanti - recuses himself
letter received from B HUnchard, property owner, request a continuation of this matter, placed on an agenda during June 28th, exploring alternative
motion to postpone, via roll
dellorco N
jones N
mercer N
padula Y
pfeffer N
vallee Y
pellegri N
kelly Y
** failed 5-3
move resolution, seconded
mercer
difference in rules and procedures vs Roberts Rules of Order
Padula - don't see it as an ethical issue
it is properly before us, it is highly likely that a 40B will go there
Pfeffer - I agree with Padula to see 40 condos vs 40B and and hundred units, the town has nothing to do with it
dellorco N
jones N
mercer N
padula Y
pfeffer N
vallee N
pellegri N
kelly Y
** failed 6-2
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4. Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Water - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Majority Roll Call vote (5)) |
4. Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Water - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Majority Roll Call vote (5))
motion to waive reading, seconded passed 9-0
dellorco y
jones y
mercer y
padula y
pfeffer y
vallee y
pellegri y
kelly - y
** failed 9-0
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5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to the Planning Board (Majority Vote (5)) |
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to the Planning Board (Majority Vote (5))
motion to refer, seconded, passed 9-0
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6. Bylaw Amendment 17-789: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-789 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5)) |
6. Bylaw Amendment 17-789: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-789 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))
motion to more to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0
Bissanti recused himself
would extend water lines to 8 existing homes but no further
school would relocate from Attleboro to Franklin and grow by 25 students, 50 students currently
sewer/water extension specified in the resolution
discussion on adding a covenant to the property
discussion on water irrigation rather than using the water extention
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7. Bylaw Amendment 17-790: Amendment to Sewer System Map-1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-790 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5)) |
7. Bylaw Amendment 17-790: Amendment to Sewer System Map-1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-790 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))
motion to waive reading, second, passed 8-0
motion to more to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
Bissanti recused himself
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Live Reporting: Spilka, Ross, Roy update from State Legislatture
H. Presentations/Discussions |
H. Presentations/Discussions: Ligislative Delegation: Senator Karen Spilka, Senator Richard Ross, Representative Jeffrey Roy
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Seantor Spilka
revenue collections down, $220M down from benchmark
similar to what happened last year, resulting in cuts of overall $150M from budget in the process
hoping not to do this again
meeting with the experts to find out why when economy seems to be doing well, confidence is high, where are the revenue flows?
volatile income stream, economy has shifted, maybe due to more part time workers the tax flows are adjusted?
Governor's budget was submitted in January
House budget just submitted on Monday
revenue increase expected at just over 4%
take out the built in increases only leaves approx $600 in adjustable funds
employer assessment made by Governor to raise funds
looking to equalize the playing field to afford giving increases to local aid
will try to be as reasonable as possible
some increases are targeted as to when the sales tax for example is collected
desire to start implementing the foundation budget recovery to help with school funding; phasing it in would help all the communities
rising health care is an issue, substance abuse and mental health issues need to be addressed, along with transportation and infrastructure
housing is another issue that communities need help with
Chapter 90 House and Senate passed with different amounts and different terms, now need to discuss and review in conference committee
Senator Ross
acknowledge letter received on budget priorities, including OPEB accounting resolution
Fire Dept requests still in process and may have funds in June, other requests were put aside with the Governor cuts
land transfer? related to the state forest and recycling
Representative Roy
US News and World Report recognizes MA as number in the economy
MA #1 in testing on a national level, 72 countries participated in the testing, MA wanted to be considered separately, no one outdid MA in reading, only Singapore beat us in science, and in 10th in Math
working with strategic collaborative to move in manufacturing
House budget released on Monday
41% consist of health care and MA Health reform
15% goes to health and human services
three categories account for 71% of the overall budget
recommending $30 per pupil in educational aid
Chapter 70 funding has increased 833M since 2011, also being increased this year
heard from many small businesses about the health assessment; asking the department of revenue to find out who are the real culprits causing the increases; there had been a gate that if a company offered a plan, their employees could not get MA Health, this check was removed with the affordable care act
did file $50K allotment to help fight the substance abuse disorder
author claims private industry create the substance abuse mess; now government and communities are coming together to fight the problem
this team works well together, we are all on speed dial
thank you for everything you do
Ross - Tri-County is amazing, they don't get enough credit, especially in manufacturing
Pfeffer - 40B - there has to be something needs to be available to say now, something needs to be considered when you are close to the 10%
Spilka - it is good to hear, it makes sense
Roy - affordable housing is important, some stock of housing doesnt count towards the 10% goal, it may provide some relief
Nutting - should also get some sort of time out, or reasonable plan
Hellen - this community has done a lot, been proactive for year; Brookline received a one year moratorium
Kelly - we are forced to take them, it is not in our decision, we need an answer, we look like the bad guys when the state is making us do stuff
Mercer - we just built a brand new high school, the State told us how many we could build for, and it was not considering the outlook of the potential coming at us. We had to beg for 1650 and we opened at 1725
Bissanti - we don't have the kind of zoning that makes it easy for builders to come in, they look for the density and don't have to cover any amenities
Dellorco - pick a percent between 8 and 10 so it can slow down and allow us to work with it
Padula - in the NUtting letter, well written, shows the quality of our administration
Nutting - thanks to Jeff Roy and we testified a couple of weeks ago on the land swap, hopefully to get settled and signed off
Jones - economic development, if we could get back 10 Grove St, the MA DOT area at the end of Grove St and 140
Roy - a few of us are working with them on the train station and when we next meet with them, we can add that
Dellorco - I know the 9C cuts are tough, really fight for the $50K
Spilka -we were looking to see if the revenue hadn't dropped so, we would have been able to restore some of the 9C cuts; many communities are suffering in the same way; it is pennywise and pound foolish, we will try to restore for next year
Spilka - 9C cuts, if Governor vetos, then the funds need to be overridden by both the House and Senate, 9C refers to the section of law, where if revenue is not sufficient to cover the expenses; the governor is given that to balance the budget
Bissanti - thank you for your great work; $90M if it doesn't get paid?
Nutting - maybe future employees don't get that benefit, or some of that; our assets are going to be less than our liabilities (and the state is in the same boat)
there needs to be some way to start the discussion and come to a resolution
3 minute recess
Live Reporting: Town Council - April 12, 2017
Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones, Vallee
Absent:
Absent:
A. Approval of Minutes |
A. Approval of Minutes - March 22, 2017
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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B. Announcements |
B. Announcements: This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be also recorded by others.
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C. Proclamations/Recognition |
C. Proclamations/Recognition
recognition of FHS boys basketball team
for 1st appearance in MA State championship
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D. Citizen Comments |
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 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.
1 - Mr Mullins - Friends of the Franklin Library
proposing to sell brick in patio of the library at $50
view on the FOFL02038@gmail.com, mailer coming
2 - John Perry, 12 Pleasant St
tulip tree on corner
partially on public property, public shade tree
received notice to trim and remove hazards in the public way
the roots and trunk infringe in the public way
biil of services for trmining done by DPW
asking for clarification on own should remove the tree
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E. Appointments - Franklin Cultural Council |
E. Appointments - Franklin Cultural Council
Tamara Perry
being appointed now to fulfill a staggered term and then again in JUne for 3 years
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F. Hearings |
F. Hearings
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G. License Transactions |
G. License Transactions
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MA House Committee Proposes Deep Funding Cuts for Arts, Humanities & Sciences
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FHS spring sports team results for Tuesday
From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the spring sports action on Tuesday, April 11.
Baseball = Franklin, 2 @ Taunton, 5 – Final
Boys Tennis = Franklin, 2 vs. Hopedale, 3 – Final
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Taunton, 4 – Final
For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-041117/
Baseball = Franklin, 2 @ Taunton, 5 – Final
– Taunton jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning and never looking back. The Tigers added another run in the fourth inning. Sophomore Jack Moynihan tossed a complete game, striking out six without issuing a single walk. He allowed seven hits with just one earned run. At the plate, Moynihan went 2-for-3 with an RBI while Matt Machado added two hits, Joe Manchester had a double and an RBI and Christian Simoes hit a home run.
Boys Tennis = Franklin, 2 vs. Hopedale, 3 – Final
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Taunton, 4 – Final
For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-041117/
FHS Panthers |
Via the Twitterverse
Taunton 5 Franklin 2. Tough loss today to a solid Taunton team. Guys competed til the end. Next up: at Milford on Thurs (4/13) at 3:45pm.— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 12, 2017
[Boys Sprg Varsity Tennis - Team] Hopedale Jr./Sr. HS defeats Franklin HS, 3 to 2.
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 12, 2017
Way to get your first W @FHSCoachWelch , Nice win by the Freshman, 4-3 for the opener. Nice to see all out at the ball park on a beauty day
— Kevin papa (@kevinjpapa) April 11, 2017
[Girls Sprg Varsity Tennis - Team] Taunton HS defeats Franklin HS, 4 to 1.
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 11, 2017
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