| 10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-58: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Public Library from the Franklin Library Association (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-58- Majority Vote (5))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 |
| 10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-59: Appropriation Request for FY19 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-59- Majority Vote (5))
passed by FinCom Tuesday by 8-0 vote
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/live-reporting-finance-committee-oct-16.htmlhad needed 1.5M to balance budget, now need only 642K some budget adjustments to account for customer service regional dispatch opening delayed, need to add money back to the Police and Fire and reduce MEC budget also add the Tri-County resource officer Police up 74K Fire up 45K due to OT, transition, vacancies with 5 openings but not replaceable until March adding 600K to the road budget, first step to a long term plan to better handle our road backlog had more revenues, i.e. new growth signed host agreement, new permits and receipts over what had been forecasted trying to make it work, kind of the way of the world the others can be helpful on other floors 900-1000 passports a year but that is now downstairs the income statements on housing are now better handled The School Dept is also happy that the passports are down stairs Treasurer receipts allow for credit card transactions to make it easier we're trying it, we'll see how it works, we have an opportunity to make a change in the next budget
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-60: Appropriation General Stabilization Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-60- Majority Vote (5))
passed by FinCom Tuesday by 8-0 vote
would put us just a little over the 5% financial goal
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| 10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-61: Appropriation DPW- Public Way Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-61- Majority Vote (5))
passed by FinCom Tuesday by 8-0 vote
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/live-reporting-finance-committee-oct-16.html motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 |
| 10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote(5))
motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0 |
| 11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT | pension system requested, should have gotten an email from Chrissy drain on Maple St when a basin gets cleaned, it is goes into the program to track some fill faster than others, we do track, via tablet to update the schedule on the culvert, it might be a private property issue finally happening, the street lights replacing the lights 1816 lights to be replaced by end of calendar year Pine Ridge technology DPW, Fire and Police for their help with the Harvest Festival all the folks were interacting with the public Early voting starts Oct 22 state gold award received for last time times posted on web page does the tracking software have the ability to escalate? will be part of the storm water permit we need to fill out we can develop a flexible schdedule catch basis cleaning is weather dependent might do 400 one month, next month 200 |
| 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | 40B project in Norfolk heavy metals found in the soil Jeff is on the Board and meeting with the Norfolk Admin, on hold due to the investigation; environmental review of the entire property |
| 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | Hamblen - Thanks for the Harvest Fest Dellorco - culvert under the road, discharge between two properties Mercer - great job with the Harvest Festival Earls - reaching out Veterans, residents, stories of Franklin, to join Franklin TV for an interview Pellegri - Joe Landry does a wonderful job, once a month at the senior center Lovely getting appointed, after father retires museum was busy all day Padula - if Jeff/Jamie need any help, I'd like to volunteer Matt Kelly Jones - Nov 16 - FEF Harlem Wizards fund raising Kelly - great job with the Harvest Festival, Downtown Partnership |
| 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
None Scheduled
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| 15. ADJOURN |
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Live reporting: Legislation for Action
Live reporting: Committee updates
| 7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | |
| 8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | |
| 9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
no updates since last week
b. Budget Subcommittee
no updates since last week
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
no updates since last week
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Live reporting: Town Council - Oct 17, 2018
Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none
Absent: none
| Agenda Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of October 17, 2018 - 7:00 PM
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| 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
a. This meeting is being recorder by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
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| 2. CITIZENS COMMENTS |
a. 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.
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| 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
September 26, 2018
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| 4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | Chief McCarragher swear in two new lieutenants Lt Sean Lovely Lt Kevin Marshall 2 minute recess resume |
| 5. APPOINTMENTS |
Finance Committee- John Grace
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| 6. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave.
close hearing |
Citizen comments
Jane 607 Maple St
culvert on Maple had issues, severe flooding; culvert cleared, temp solution for an ongoing problem
no maintenance schedule for drains or culverts
street drains were not taking water
town drains can't handle the water rainfall
last cleaned in 2008,
no maintenance schedule, so when are they going to be done?
so somebody has to come up with a schedule to be done
Dale Kurtz - Veterans Service Officer
walkway actually half done so far, it is a walk way
1009 bricks purchased, one with a chip to be replaced
Nov 11 Veterans Day celebration at 1:30 on the Town Common
100th anniversary of WWI
215th Army Band, 1166th Transport Company vehicle
reception at Senior Center after
Teresa Burr, Town Clerk
last day to register to vote, until at in the office
to vote on Nov 6 at FHS
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| Lt Sean Lovely, Lt Kevin Marshall being sworn in by Teresa Burr |
FM #150 - 2018 Election Info - Ballot Question 1 (audio)
FM #150
This internet radio show or podcast is number 150 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording is the third and final segment from the Election Information Event hosted by Franklin in Focus held at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
This third and final segment covers the information session with nurses representing the Yes and No sides of the Ballot Question #1.
Links to the Ballot Question and additional information referenced during the talk are included in the text post accompanying this recording.
The session recording runs about 40 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
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Information Links
MA 2018 Ballot Questions
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/2018_ballot_questions.pdf
For an independent review of the Article 1 question and issues covering both sides https://www.cirmass.org/the-2018-citizens-statement
Ballotpedia
https://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_Question_1,_Nurse-Patient_Assignment_Limits_Initiative_(2018)
The US House Bill mentioned
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5052
The US Senate bill mentioned
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2446
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall; if you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
This internet radio show or podcast is number 150 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording is the third and final segment from the Election Information Event hosted by Franklin in Focus held at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
This third and final segment covers the information session with nurses representing the Yes and No sides of the Ballot Question #1.
Links to the Ballot Question and additional information referenced during the talk are included in the text post accompanying this recording.
The session recording runs about 40 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
-------------
Information Links
MA 2018 Ballot Questions
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/2018_ballot_questions.pdf
For an independent review of the Article 1 question and issues covering both sides https://www.cirmass.org/the-2018-citizens-statement
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| an independent review of the Article 1 question and issues covering both sides |
Ballotpedia
https://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_Question_1,_Nurse-Patient_Assignment_Limits_Initiative_(2018)
The US House Bill mentioned
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5052
The US Senate bill mentioned
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2446
-------------
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall; if you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
 |
| subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes |
Franklin Art Association - Nov 7, 2018 Meeting
The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin.
Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Dave Kaphammer, a pastel artist who explores local landscapes for inspiration in light and shadow. An artist in residence at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA, Dave's work has received a number of awards from the Post Road Art Center, as well as the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Connecticut Pastel Society.
FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org
Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Dave Kaphammer, a pastel artist who explores local landscapes for inspiration in light and shadow. An artist in residence at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA, Dave's work has received a number of awards from the Post Road Art Center, as well as the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Connecticut Pastel Society.
FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org
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| Franklin Art Association |
Rotary Club to recognize John Padula
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| John Padula |
John, shown in Jimmy Durante garb signing songs at the Pasta Supper, will receive honors from the Rotary Club, the Town, and the State of Massachusetts in appreciation of his public spirit.
For more about the Franklin Rotary, visit them on the web http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3689
FHS girls soccer and both cross country teams post wins on Tuesday
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 16, 2018
Boys Soccer = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Franklin goalie Jack Rudolph thwarted a dozen scoring chances and the Panthers’ team defense helped keep the Hornets off the scoreboard in a scoreless draw. Rudolph had 12 saves while Mansfield keeper Anthony Salisbury also had a shutout.
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– The Panthers edged Mansfield in a back-and-forth game behind goals from Sam Powderly and Sydney St. Marie. Sydney Mulkern scored the goal for the Hornets. With the win, Franklin moves to within just one point of league-leading Mansfield.
Boys Cross Country = Franklin, 15 @ Attleboro, 48 – Final
Girls Cross Country = Franklin, 27 @ Attleboro, 37 – Final
– Attleboro had the first two runners cross the finish line but Franklin swept 3-5 and clinched the win by getting seventh and eighth in the win. Julia Fenerty (19:41) was the top Panther, taking third, followed by Sydney Hawkins in fourth and Kat Walbert in fifth. Attleboro’s Shea Jamieson was first overall while Kelly Neuendorf took second.
Golf = Franklin, 158 @ Mansfield, 154 – Final
– Mansfield pulled off its second straight upset, knocking off visiting Franklin. A day after beating Oliver Ames, the Hornets earned a four-stroke victory over the Panthers. A trio of sophomores – Jason See, Joseph Gormley, and Nate Morreale – all shot 38 to pace Mansfield while sophomore Brandon Kemp added a round of 40.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-16-18/
Boys Soccer = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Franklin goalie Jack Rudolph thwarted a dozen scoring chances and the Panthers’ team defense helped keep the Hornets off the scoreboard in a scoreless draw. Rudolph had 12 saves while Mansfield keeper Anthony Salisbury also had a shutout.
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– The Panthers edged Mansfield in a back-and-forth game behind goals from Sam Powderly and Sydney St. Marie. Sydney Mulkern scored the goal for the Hornets. With the win, Franklin moves to within just one point of league-leading Mansfield.
Boys Cross Country = Franklin, 15 @ Attleboro, 48 – Final
Girls Cross Country = Franklin, 27 @ Attleboro, 37 – Final
– Attleboro had the first two runners cross the finish line but Franklin swept 3-5 and clinched the win by getting seventh and eighth in the win. Julia Fenerty (19:41) was the top Panther, taking third, followed by Sydney Hawkins in fourth and Kat Walbert in fifth. Attleboro’s Shea Jamieson was first overall while Kelly Neuendorf took second.
Golf = Franklin, 158 @ Mansfield, 154 – Final
– Mansfield pulled off its second straight upset, knocking off visiting Franklin. A day after beating Oliver Ames, the Hornets earned a four-stroke victory over the Panthers. A trio of sophomores – Jason See, Joseph Gormley, and Nate Morreale – all shot 38 to pace Mansfield while sophomore Brandon Kemp added a round of 40.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-16-18/
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| FHS Panthers |
— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) October 17, 2018
#PantherPride often pops up when you least expect it! https://t.co/PtIwKqjgDn— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) October 17, 2018
Unified Pasta 🍝 Party! Shout out to The Rome for the delicious food and to my Booster peeps @erin_earley918 & @NancyBrown_4 for helping to make tonight great! @FranklinUnified pic.twitter.com/IOAvBAdFtd— Kate Lynch (@kateluvs2laugh) October 17, 2018
Kids' Corner Cooking Classes Begin November 7
Kids' Cooking Classes
Starting November 7
Grades 1-8
6 Wednesdays
All classes $150, FHS
Kids' Corner Aprons Available for $11.99
In these 1 hour drop-off classes, students learn cooking techniques and teamwork!
use this link to go directly to Kids' Corner
https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=426&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=
Contact:
Brenda Reed, Director
Lifelong Community Learning
508-613-1480
LCL@franklinps.net
www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com
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| Kids' Cooking Classes |
Starting November 7
Grades 1-8
6 Wednesdays
All classes $150, FHS
Kids' Corner Aprons Available for $11.99
In these 1 hour drop-off classes, students learn cooking techniques and teamwork!
use this link to go directly to Kids' Corner
https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=426&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=
Contact:
Brenda Reed, Director
Lifelong Community Learning
508-613-1480
LCL@franklinps.net
www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com
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| Kids' Corner Cooking Classes Begin Nov 7 |
FTC Consumer Alerts: Scammers demand gift cards
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Today is the last day to register to vote for Nov 6 election
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181016/wednesday-is-last-day-to-register-to-vote
Election info from the Franklin Town Clerk
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-149-2018-election-info-franklin-ma.html
Info on the ballot questions
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele18/ballot_questions_18/ballot_questions18.htm
"The deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 6 state election is 8 PM Wednesday.
Any citizen who will turn 18 by election day is eligible. City and town clerks will stay open until 8 PM on Wednesday.
Voters can also register online, in person at Registry of Motor Vehicles offices or by mail by downloading a form available on the secretary of state’s website and sending it to or dropping it off at a local city or town hall."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181016/wednesday-is-last-day-to-register-to-vote
Election info from the Franklin Town Clerk
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-149-2018-election-info-franklin-ma.html
Info on the ballot questions
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele18/ballot_questions_18/ballot_questions18.htm
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| https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ |
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Live reporting: Finance Committee - Oct 16, 2018
Present: Smith, Fleming, Conley, Dowd, Dufour, Dewsnap, Moss, Weich
Absent: none (one open slot)
1. Call to Order
2. Vote for Officers
motion for M Dufour for chair, seconded, passed 8-0
motion for B Dowd for Vice Chair, seconded, passed 8-0
motion for G Conley for Secretary, seconded, passed 8-0
3. Approval of Minutes
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
4. Citizen’s Comments
noe
5. Memo: New format for Finance Committee Recommendations
trying to synchronize the processes so the Finance Committee will see what the Town Council sees
6. FY19 Budget Adjustments and Transfers; Town Administrator, Community Development,
Police, Fire, MECC and Roads
revenue came in higher than forecast
consolidation among departments operationally
move Maxine downstairs to make it easier for passport processing, some funding moving to accommodate the move
Norfolk construction delays for regional center
affects us for 3 additional months
need 28K additional for Police, 70K for Fire
Tri-County approached with offer for half time resource officer
to hire someone in January for the spot, 46K will be clothing, training, etc.
half an officer for half the pay
lots of retirements within Fire Dept
soon to be five vacancies
OT costs ups, due to some overlap on training and backfills for vacancies
may not be back to staff until March or so
also two folks on long term disability
would like to put 600K for streets, drainage, etc.
we're going to ask for 39M but decided to start with 600k
referenced the DPW road report just released
looking to put more in General Stabilization account to get close to the percent target
still leaves about 400K in the debt stabilization account
siding and paint for the museum, except for the cupola on the top it will look good
trying to get some professional guidance to outline what needs to be done
decreasing the use of reserves
Council would need to approve a home rule change to move the Fire Dept out of Civil Service
it is a flexibility issue, existing folks would get grandfathered and new folks coming in would be; opens up who can be brought in; no difference in benefits, all under the collective agreement
word of mouth got 16 candidates to line up for Franklin to choose from
Franklin will hire five additional officers with no increase in budget
pay schedule is the same for all, some may be on different steps
we had some one retire and we found out when the retirement board called us
road work integrated with water program
more proactive with the sealing, chip sealing, overlay
the street report will be published soon
surprising to find 2600 parking spaces on the lots we own, not street spots
town unaccepted vs. accepted roads
some old subdivisions that never completed going through the process to turn over from the developer to the Town
title work required
if it is unaccepted, we can't rebuild the road, the town doesn't own the street. they can fix the water, sewer and some potholes
trying to get the ownership resolved 30-40 years later is a problem, legal issues
trying to knock of 5, 6 or ten a year
we can fix water as we own that, we can do potholes as it is de minimis
motion to approve 18-59, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve 18-60, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve 16-61, seconded, passed 8-0
7. Stabilization Fund Appropriation and Transfer
8. Capital Appropriation of Roads: Earmarking of Hotel Excise Tax
9. Risk Management Study Update
anticipate report coming back in November
few issues, most of documentation missing, work being done
will present to you and to Council
10. School Van Update
buy a new van instead of spending 225/day, bill coming due in November, should use 'free cash' to allocate for this once certified
possible to be north of 3M for 'free cash' number this time around, right in the range where we have been
11. FY19 Capital Update
Nov 9 capital plans due from Depts, aiming to have done by Thanksgiving
trying to get ahead of it so it doesn't get in the way of the operating budget and then it is a negotiation year with all the union contracts
12. FY20 Budget Update
budget due at end of calendar year from Dept, spend Jan/Feb crunching numbers
pension number from County with assessment number already in hand
health plan hardest to get a solid number, should be middle of March to be ready
13. Water Infrastructure Update
will need some money to close out this 5 year plan, also working on the next 5 year plan; looking for the Council to adopt a plan so we'll have a plan across the board for water and roads with capital requirements
14. Adjournment
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmHnqAbn7Jh6yi24WN9IOrN8IHmzNAMo/view?usp=sharing
Absent: none (one open slot)
1. Call to Order
2. Vote for Officers
motion for M Dufour for chair, seconded, passed 8-0
motion for B Dowd for Vice Chair, seconded, passed 8-0
motion for G Conley for Secretary, seconded, passed 8-0
3. Approval of Minutes
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
4. Citizen’s Comments
noe
5. Memo: New format for Finance Committee Recommendations
trying to synchronize the processes so the Finance Committee will see what the Town Council sees
6. FY19 Budget Adjustments and Transfers; Town Administrator, Community Development,
Police, Fire, MECC and Roads
revenue came in higher than forecast
consolidation among departments operationally
move Maxine downstairs to make it easier for passport processing, some funding moving to accommodate the move
Norfolk construction delays for regional center
affects us for 3 additional months
need 28K additional for Police, 70K for Fire
Tri-County approached with offer for half time resource officer
to hire someone in January for the spot, 46K will be clothing, training, etc.
half an officer for half the pay
lots of retirements within Fire Dept
soon to be five vacancies
OT costs ups, due to some overlap on training and backfills for vacancies
may not be back to staff until March or so
also two folks on long term disability
would like to put 600K for streets, drainage, etc.
we're going to ask for 39M but decided to start with 600k
referenced the DPW road report just released
looking to put more in General Stabilization account to get close to the percent target
still leaves about 400K in the debt stabilization account
siding and paint for the museum, except for the cupola on the top it will look good
trying to get some professional guidance to outline what needs to be done
decreasing the use of reserves
Council would need to approve a home rule change to move the Fire Dept out of Civil Service
it is a flexibility issue, existing folks would get grandfathered and new folks coming in would be; opens up who can be brought in; no difference in benefits, all under the collective agreement
word of mouth got 16 candidates to line up for Franklin to choose from
Franklin will hire five additional officers with no increase in budget
pay schedule is the same for all, some may be on different steps
we had some one retire and we found out when the retirement board called us
road work integrated with water program
more proactive with the sealing, chip sealing, overlay
the street report will be published soon
surprising to find 2600 parking spaces on the lots we own, not street spots
town unaccepted vs. accepted roads
some old subdivisions that never completed going through the process to turn over from the developer to the Town
title work required
if it is unaccepted, we can't rebuild the road, the town doesn't own the street. they can fix the water, sewer and some potholes
trying to get the ownership resolved 30-40 years later is a problem, legal issues
trying to knock of 5, 6 or ten a year
we can fix water as we own that, we can do potholes as it is de minimis
motion to approve 18-59, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve 18-60, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve 16-61, seconded, passed 8-0
9. Risk Management Study Update
anticipate report coming back in November
few issues, most of documentation missing, work being done
will present to you and to Council
10. School Van Update
buy a new van instead of spending 225/day, bill coming due in November, should use 'free cash' to allocate for this once certified
possible to be north of 3M for 'free cash' number this time around, right in the range where we have been
11. FY19 Capital Update
Nov 9 capital plans due from Depts, aiming to have done by Thanksgiving
trying to get ahead of it so it doesn't get in the way of the operating budget and then it is a negotiation year with all the union contracts
12. FY20 Budget Update
budget due at end of calendar year from Dept, spend Jan/Feb crunching numbers
pension number from County with assessment number already in hand
health plan hardest to get a solid number, should be middle of March to be ready
13. Water Infrastructure Update
will need some money to close out this 5 year plan, also working on the next 5 year plan; looking for the Council to adopt a plan so we'll have a plan across the board for water and roads with capital requirements
14. Adjournment
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmHnqAbn7Jh6yi24WN9IOrN8IHmzNAMo/view?usp=sharing
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