K. Town Administrator's Report |
K. Town Administrator's Report
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L. Future Agenda Items |
L. Future Agenda Items
2 parcels of value in the center could be helpful
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M. Council Comments |
M. Council Comments
Bissanti -
Friends of Franklin Historical Museum open house Sunday from 1-4 PM
Pellegri - for all Franklin residents, flu clinic at Senior Center, Oct 17 9:30 to 11:30
What is happening with the museum with the siding? didn't get to it this summer
Mercer - those watching could appreciate a can of WD-40 to oil the chairs
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N. Executive Session |
N. Executive Session
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O. Adjourn |
O. Adjourn
motion to adjoourn, passed 9-0
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Live reporting: Closing items
Live reporting: Legislation for Action
I. Subcommittee Reports |
I. Subcommittee Reports
none
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
1. Resolution 17-55: Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel on Summer Street) as Surplus and Available for Disposition and Authorization to Sell Said Parcel (Motion to Move Resolution 17-55 - 2/3 Majority vote (6))
had tried to sell before, no progress, abutter had asked for
no plans for the space other than adding it, can use for development, doesn't have enough frontage to do so
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
the Deed reference is correct per the Town Attorney
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
2. Resolution 17-56: Declaration as Surplus and Available for Partial Disposition (Leasing) and Authorization therefor of Town-Owned Structure and Land on Upper Union Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-56 - 2/3 Majority vote (6))
do have other leases for cell towers on our water tank, doesn't interfere, $50K/year with escalator, revenue to the town; 4 currently, one expiring; would go out for new leases; new leases have different mounting requirements
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
3. Resolution 17-57: Amendment of FY 2018 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 17-57 - Majority vote (5))
explanations provided by Jeff (covered in FinCom meeting Tuesday)
FinCom approved by 6-0 vote
FinCom approved by 6-0 vote
Police has done well with transfers, but would like to use the list
16 weeks as a patrol dog first, then trained for narcotics
only one here is needed, we can get mutual aid for when needed
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
4. Resolution 17-60: Appropriation - DPW - Public Way Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-60 - Majority vote (5)
$550K to be raised an appropriated for public way improvements
potential listing of streets drafted, sewer/water listing being finalized and will be brought to the Council for review
FinCom approved by 6-0 vote
this would be the full utilization of the hotel tax
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
5. Resolution 17-61: Appropriation - Police - Radio Systems Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-61 - Majority vote (5))
FinCom approved by 6-0 vote
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
6. Resolution 17-59: Declaration of Town-Owned Land on Grove Street (Remaining Portion of Former Nu-Style Property) as Surplus and Available for Disposition (Motion to Move Resolution 17-59 - 2/3 Majority vote (6))
discussed at EDC meeting previously, could be a good option for the buyer to get the land reasonably and then still have the requirement to do the brown field fixes as needed
no harm in trying this way
thanks for showing the map in this way
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R: Zoning Map Changes from Business and Commercial II to Single Family Residential IV and Commercial I, In an Area on or Near Union, Cottage, and Saxon Streets - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R - 2/3 Majroity Roll Call vote (6))
Bissanti recused
map shown on big screen (photo to be added later)
cleaning up plot lines, second reading
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
via roll call
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797 to a 2nd Reading - Majority vote (5))
public hearing with no comments held earlier in this meeting
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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NuStyle plot of land proposed for an RFP to the Town Council, discussion underway #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/exOiYvEstr— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017
Proposed plot line clean up map up for discussion at 2nd reading for Town Council #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/lPpecpLN7k— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017
Live reporting: License transaction for 99 Restaurant
G. License Transactions |
G. License Transactions - 99 Restaurant - Change in Officer/Director - 7:10pm (Motion to Remove 99 Restaurant License Transaction from the Table - Majority Vote (5))
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H. Presentations/Discussions |
H. Presentations/Discussions
none
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motion to remove from table, seconded, passed 9-0
corporate move of filing with corporate personnel changing
there was an error in the filing
there is nothing to affect the operations locally
our corporate apologies, there was a mix-up
responsible service, everyone is required for Tip certification
side issue with Bissanti and the 'tragic rewrite of the bylaw'
Live Reporting: Public Hearing - Bylaw amendment on setback requirements
F. Hearings |
F. Hearings - Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 7:10 pm
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no comments from Council or citizens
hearing closed
Live reporting: Town Council - Sep 27, 2017
Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: none
Absent: none
Agenda Item | Summary |
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A. Approval of Minutes |
A. Approval of Minutes
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B. Announcements |
B. Announcements
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C. Proclamations/Recognitions |
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
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D. Citizen Comments |
D. Citizen Comments
none
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E. Appointments |
E. Appointments
1. Council on Aging - Janet Milici
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
2. Treasurer Collector - Kerri Anne Bertone
recognize Jim Dacey for 18 years of service, retiring in November, bond repurchases have said thousands
Search committee members
Tom Mercer, Miriam Goodman, Susan Dewsnap, Susan Gagner, Jamie, Jeff
did get some candidates, selected 4 for interviews, did 3 (one withdrew)
selected Kerri, worked with Jim for the past year to learn the process; undergoing additional training and certifications
Pellegri - had concerns about the advertising in the Beacon
bachelors degree in finance, candidate does not have currently; when changing from elected to appointed, would be to get the best qualified, don't think it has happened here
degree in business being sought at Dean (not Finance)
Dellorco - how long for?
Nutting - permanent, or until they retire or leave
does someone on the committee know that?
Kerri was the most qualified to take the position, degree aside
it is a small universe
Dewsnap - did interview other candidates; one with an associates degree who is a Treasurer elsewhere; another had a BS who also is a Treasurer elsewhere
Mercer - sat through many interviews through out the town, the candidate is far above the others. The others were not prepared, were not aware of our form of government. Asked of what the town's budget was, one candidate did not know. The procedures brought to the office over the past year. She has been training for the past year in the office
Jones - knowing the committee who were making the interview and decision process; I know Kerri. I believe it is in our best interest to have someone who is from the Town and knows what is going on. I do support Kerri in this
Pfeffer - part of the push to go from elected to appointed was the position was important. The job description calls for the minimum of the bachelors degree and she doesn't have it. This is a $100M company and it should be run by a professional.
Padula - We pushed to get someone on the committee, Tom was on the committee
Nutting - the job description is a wish list, when you sit with the members of the committee with the backgrounds they have the due diligence was done
Dacey - this is the perfect transition, she has been training and doing well. I have a BS in engineering
Padula- we put a group together and it may not be perfect, but I trust them.
Bissanti - I hope you didn't take offense to this; the transition working with Jim is good so you have my vote. I'd love to attract people with better degrees but I think they have other options
Dellorco - you are from Franklin and working your way up, you have my support
Kelly - Our job ts to find someone in Franklin when the time comes who is qualified. Miriam was one of our first appointments like this. I also some folks who do not have degrees and are successful. Some of us do not have degrees so mocking is not appropriate. We pushed for having someone on a committee (Town Council) and we got it, so we need to follow the process. Tom came back to us to bring the best candidate back to us. One of us is here, and we should have no issue voting for it. Our current treasurer says it is the right person
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-2 (Pellegri, Pfeffer both no)
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Franklin Garden Club: “Growing Winter Hardy Cacti and Succulents in New England”
“Growing Winter Hardy Cacti and Succulents in New England” will be the focus of the Tuesday, October 3 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00p.m. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.
Lau Magner, past president of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker. His presentation will include slides of cacti and succulent gardens, as well as information on how it is possible to create a “Little Arizona” garden in a New England backyard. He will share very easy and doable secrets for developing such gardens.
As part of this illustrated presentation, attendees will learn how to design and build a cold hardy cactus garden, what desert plants will thrive in the garden, where to buy the plants, and what to expect as their garden passes through a typical New England year. Magner has explored the vast deserts of the American Southwest to develop his expertise in creating desert gardens and has created his own garden in Norfolk, Massachusetts.
The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Lau Magner, past president of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker. His presentation will include slides of cacti and succulent gardens, as well as information on how it is possible to create a “Little Arizona” garden in a New England backyard. He will share very easy and doable secrets for developing such gardens.
As part of this illustrated presentation, attendees will learn how to design and build a cold hardy cactus garden, what desert plants will thrive in the garden, where to buy the plants, and what to expect as their garden passes through a typical New England year. Magner has explored the vast deserts of the American Southwest to develop his expertise in creating desert gardens and has created his own garden in Norfolk, Massachusetts.
The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Franklin Garden Club: “Growing Winter Hardy Cacti and Succulents in New England” |
#2069 No Shame Rally - Wrentham Common - Oct 28
The #2069 movement, the brain child of Deacon Ron Tibbetts and Trinity Episcopal Church in Wrentham, has touched a nerve and taken hold in towns all across the Commonwealth.
Please make plans to attend the #2069 No Shame rally on Wrentham Common. October 28 - 10:00 am.
And be sure to join the movement on Facebook @ 2069_signs
For updates, follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/1576177895778815
Please make plans to attend the #2069 No Shame rally on Wrentham Common. October 28 - 10:00 am.
And be sure to join the movement on Facebook @ 2069_signs
#2069 No Shame Rally - Wrentham Common - Oct 28 |
For updates, follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/1576177895778815
"S.A.F.E. is a coalition of community partners who have come together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance abuse disorder. We do so by empowering those affected, including their families, with the tools necessary to succeed on their journey to recovery. We understand that while I can't, we can."http://safecoalitionma.com/
FHS boys cross country run Mansfield to their 1st dual meet loss in 15 years
From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results from Tuesday, Sep 26.
Golf = Franklin, 166 @ Taunton, 200 – Final
Boys Cross Country = Mansfield, 31 @ Franklin, 26 – Final
Girls Cross Country = Mansfield, 44 @ Franklin, 18 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-092617/
Golf = Franklin, 166 @ Taunton, 200 – Final
Boys Cross Country = Mansfield, 31 @ Franklin, 26 – Final
Girls Cross Country = Mansfield, 44 @ Franklin, 18 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-092617/
Franklin Girls XC vs. Mansfield. On your marks... Let's Go Panthers! via Twitter |
and via the Twitterverse:
Panthers fire off a 166 and move to 4-3 on the year. Capt. @BryanWoelfel led the match with a 39 while T. Langevin followed with a 41— PantherGolf (@FHSGolfTeam) September 27, 2017
Big cross country news: Franklin boys beat Mansfield 26-31 today, handing the Hornets their first dual meet loss in 15 years. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) September 26, 2017
Thank you so much underclassmen for a great senior night ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hyyDJT02QR— Franklin Girls XC (@FHS_girlsXC) September 26, 2017
HUGE congratulations to the boys and girls teams on the wins vs. Mansfield!!!! Both teams are 3-0 😁— Franklin Girls XC (@FHS_girlsXC) September 26, 2017
THIS IS IMPORTANT. Can't remember the last time the boys beat Mansfield. Huge day for both squads. CONGRATS 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/z0EflllGIp— Paul O'Donoghue (@mr_odonoghue) September 26, 2017
Nicole and Kate finish 1 & 2! Great race Lady Panthers! pic.twitter.com/LhOvTo2STQ— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 26, 2017
Franklin Boys XC hosting Mansfield on a beautiful fall day at Dacey. Go Panthers! pic.twitter.com/xyOwNGrwuj— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 26, 2017
2017 Harvest Festival - Oct 14
The Harvest Festival is coming up Saturday, Oct 14. Main St will be closed to traffic for the festivities from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with brief periods before and after for set up and clean up)
Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership for presenting this Festival
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
2017 Harvest Festival Poster |
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 26, 2017
A collection via Storify of the Twitter posts during the School Committee meeting of Tuesday, Sept 26, 2017.
Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.
Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.
Live reporting: Finance Committee - 09/26/17
A collection via Storify of the Twitter posts during the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017.
Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.
Next meeting may be part of budget cycle series in 2018, or if something comes up between now and tax rate hearing at end of Nov, there may be another meeting.
Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.
Next meeting may be part of budget cycle series in 2018, or if something comes up between now and tax rate hearing at end of Nov, there may be another meeting.
"We want to celebrate more birthdays”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170926/weightlifters-fight-cancer-through-kilos-for-cure
To sign up for Kilos for a Cure
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/CommunityFundraisingPages/CVCCY17NE?pg=entry&fr_id=89106
"The local version of the nationwide “Kilos for a Cure” competition that uses its profits to fund research for the American Cancer Society will be hosted again by RWL Weightlifting.
Scores from across the country are combined online during the month-long competition. Scores are tallied by both weight lifted, and donations collected.
To sign up for the competition, visit The American Cancer Society website and search “Kilos for a Cure.” The competition starts on Oct. 1, when the full workout will be announced. All results must be reported by Oct. 31."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170926/weightlifters-fight-cancer-through-kilos-for-cure
To sign up for Kilos for a Cure
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/CommunityFundraisingPages/CVCCY17NE?pg=entry&fr_id=89106
image from RWL Weightlifting webpage |
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Policies for the Discussion / Action Items - School Committee - Sep 26, 2017
Policies up for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting, Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017.
h. Policy – Second Reading
i. CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczXzQ5THZCdHBHVkZvZG9EWnlCRVlaQ2h0VFgw
ii. I recommend adoption of policy CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent as discussed.
i. Boys Basketball Florida Trip Proposal
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczZ19pTVg2V1F3dzU5bF9KSzg3RGdOZ1NtczNz
ii. I recommend approval of the request for the FHS Boys Basketball team to travel to Orlando, FL on December 26-31, 2017 for a tournament as detailed.
j. Policy – First Reading
i. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczQUZBYms4akg5bnhRdHduRWtCRDBvdU9QY0NZ
ii. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczUGR2OUFOSXROQW5mamdYbUkzb2dwVC1URFRn
iii. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczRi14bmUyckM4TTNwR2pHQi0tQ3pFSFFadEVJ
iv. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
2. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
3. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings
h. Policy – Second Reading
i. CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczXzQ5THZCdHBHVkZvZG9EWnlCRVlaQ2h0VFgw
ii. I recommend adoption of policy CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent as discussed.
i. Boys Basketball Florida Trip Proposal
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczZ19pTVg2V1F3dzU5bF9KSzg3RGdOZ1NtczNz
ii. I recommend approval of the request for the FHS Boys Basketball team to travel to Orlando, FL on December 26-31, 2017 for a tournament as detailed.
j. Policy – First Reading
i. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczQUZBYms4akg5bnhRdHduRWtCRDBvdU9QY0NZ
ii. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczUGR2OUFOSXROQW5mamdYbUkzb2dwVC1URFRn
iii. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczRi14bmUyckM4TTNwR2pHQi0tQ3pFSFFadEVJ
iv. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
2. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
3. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings
new artificial turf field at Beaver St |
Elementary School Improvement Plans
The documents were released at 2:00 PM this afternoon so that leaves little or no time for a preread for most working folks.
School Improvement Plans for discussion with the School Committee Tuesday evening
ECDC
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczWTBfVENWd2NaUkVuU0lSRzFEbURQZ0RyRlVB
Davis Thayer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczYVVEeWU5S2c1Y1hjYWc4VTJMSHE4RFhfbk9B
Jefferson
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczRm5wUW9yRkE0VHlqMUxnTmZmMWJ3cnBOdThR
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczckhtZlJrQ2w4Q3o1aUt5MUw3TjlwTUdhVkQw
Keller
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczYkdaekhrcWlGT1hNYW9zLW9EQnRYOGFBQ2lV
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczTTktRkNJeC11eXFJMVYzNUh3cG5kUDNhaFRr
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczdTFIX1FlUmdjSjRia0dWOU5WaWx2TG1Nbkgw
School Improvement Plans for discussion with the School Committee Tuesday evening
ECDC
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczWTBfVENWd2NaUkVuU0lSRzFEbURQZ0RyRlVB
Davis Thayer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczYVVEeWU5S2c1Y1hjYWc4VTJMSHE4RFhfbk9B
Jefferson
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczRm5wUW9yRkE0VHlqMUxnTmZmMWJ3cnBOdThR
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczckhtZlJrQ2w4Q3o1aUt5MUw3TjlwTUdhVkQw
Keller
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczYkdaekhrcWlGT1hNYW9zLW9EQnRYOGFBQ2lV
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczTTktRkNJeC11eXFJMVYzNUh3cG5kUDNhaFRr
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczdTFIX1FlUmdjSjRia0dWOU5WaWx2TG1Nbkgw
Parmenter School sign announces picture day Sep 27 |
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