| 10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
| 10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-02: Appropriation Capital FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-02 Majority Vote (5))
Dellorco - lots of good things in here, not everyone got what they want but we got what we need
Hellen - the departments are prioritizing their requests, two minor items with the town common lights and signs
everything is pretty much a replacement, nothing is really new
change the Keller Sullivan item from roof to rooftop HVAC units
motion to amend the facility line from Keller roof to roof top HVAC units, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve as amended, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-03: Appropriation Turf Field Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-03 Majority Vote (5))
motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
including 60K for the fine by being late in delivery of the turf fields
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-04: Appropriation Fire Truck Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-04 Majority Vote (5))
motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
we have all these stabilization accounts to plan ahead for the eventual expense
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-05: Appropriation Water Main Appropriation & Borrowing Authorization FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-05 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
to continue the water line replacement program as outlines by Brutus earlier; pay down 2.5 and then roll 5, to minimize expenses
roadwork funds will come from the Chap 90 funding
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-06: Appropriation OPEB Trust Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-06 Majority Vote (5))
part of the fiscal policies to fund OPEB
FinCom approved by 7-0
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-07: Appropriation SPED Van FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-07 Majority Vote (5))
van was actually replaced in Sept 2018 when the request came in, this is the formal process to fund the van and replace the funds used in Sep; also avoided expense of about $1K per week
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-08: Appropriation Street Lighting LED Project FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-08 Majority Vote (5))
the whole lighting project upgrade would effectively cost about $100K as most would be covered by grants
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-12: Acceptance of Gift - Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-12 Majority Vote (5))
From the Fletcher Hospital Gift fund, very appreciative of the support
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-13: Acceptance of Gift -Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-13 Majority Vote (5))
VFW funds for the Veterans walkway on the Town Common
count of homeless being done tonight through Police and Fire depts as a request of the the State
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Live Reporting: Legislation for action - Capital Budget
Live reporting: DPW water presentation
2 minute recess to allow for the road acceptance residents to leave
resume meeting
went from worst water management community to one of the best winning awards regularly
we are one of the largest ground water supply community in the state
one day per week watering, part of the permit from the DEP
made extensive repairs to the distribution system to prevent leaks, had been loosing 20% of the water, also affected chemical cost
new water line and new road program working well in a coordinated effort
extensive leak detection program, conducted every year, state looked to it every 3 years
meter replacement program underway, some done in house, most done by contractor
this is the cash register for the Water Dept, important to go after the older meters and replace them
only 9% unaccounted for water, had been as low as 5%
one of few communities which replace water mains every 80 years, on track to do so
over a billion gallons pumped over a year, only 9% unaccounted for so they are concerned to fix (have been to 5)
Attempting to get the MASSDep to re-do the permit is not likely
we are recognized by DEP for the quality of water and program, as well as by the Charles River Water
we try to be good environmental citizens
selling less water helps to increase the end cost of the water as the other fixed costs need to be absorbed by less payers
over $1.2M grants to help defray the costs of water infrastructure
Q - Jones - has the cost remained constant for fluride, KoH
we won't know until later this year, least expensive chemical we add to water
likely less than 100K, exact numbers later
Q - Earls - Chloride levels? any issues with water wells near the highways
It is not just the highway, we use a lot of salt as well so we have to treat it
it is typically high in the spring time until it flushes out
it is a constant balance of what we are trying to do
if we don't salt, we need to put sand, and then it is additional cost to clean and pick up
Q - Pellegri - how do we explain to residents on the 'water ban'?
it is not a ban, it is a conservation plan, part of the DEP permit as mentioned above
most of it is required by the state, 65 gallons per\ day is the amount based upon
how much we grow is part of the Council, Planning Board etc
when we get the wells back on line where we need to we should be good
we did the conservation part, we are using it wisely
we're permitted for wells 3 and 6; if we fix them it gives us the capacity
as well as flexibility, the most cost effective way with the least regulations
there was a sewer moratorium due to the overflow problem
building permits in the early 90's, by the time the bylaw passed the housing boom passed
3.14 is daily permitted amount, 2.4 actually pumped last year
the major issue we want to avoid is fire suppression capacity
Q - how much does private wells affect the public supply
we are all drawing from the same aquifer
our wells are 30-60 feet down, most homes are 400 plus feet down
Q - how do you handle the notifications about the iron/manganese
the photo is not part of the water supply, that water is for demonstration but not part of the supply
45 gallons per household, no community our size gets down to this level
every well has its own permit, based upon a pump test; was set some time ago
it ia 48 hour test to see what happens when you pump
10 water, 5 sewer, Laurie and part of Brutus
we will gain 1 million gallons from the 3 - 6 well area
Q - what are we doing about Beaver St interceptor
A - we are looking at it, there is a developing plan
Q - do we have a timeline for the master plan?
A - looking for the estimate from the consultant now, we're confident that is ok, it is still functioning
waiting for the rates to get in to get the money to pay for the study and finalize the plans
through the planning process, they have new developments hold the sewer flow to let it flow in the off hours to avoid capacity issues during the day
it will be a very expensive project when it comes
resume meeting
| 7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
New Annual All Alcohol License- Franklin Performing Arts Company
Mercer recuses himself
Alan Mercer is the proposed license manager
this doesn't change anything operationally, this is a simplification in the process of getting one license for the year as opposed to one per event
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| 8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
Public Works Water Presentation
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| 9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
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went from worst water management community to one of the best winning awards regularly
we are one of the largest ground water supply community in the state
one day per week watering, part of the permit from the DEP
made extensive repairs to the distribution system to prevent leaks, had been loosing 20% of the water, also affected chemical cost
new water line and new road program working well in a coordinated effort
extensive leak detection program, conducted every year, state looked to it every 3 years
meter replacement program underway, some done in house, most done by contractor
this is the cash register for the Water Dept, important to go after the older meters and replace them
only 9% unaccounted for water, had been as low as 5%
one of few communities which replace water mains every 80 years, on track to do so
over a billion gallons pumped over a year, only 9% unaccounted for so they are concerned to fix (have been to 5)
Attempting to get the MASSDep to re-do the permit is not likely
we are recognized by DEP for the quality of water and program, as well as by the Charles River Water
we try to be good environmental citizens
selling less water helps to increase the end cost of the water as the other fixed costs need to be absorbed by less payers
over $1.2M grants to help defray the costs of water infrastructure
Q - Jones - has the cost remained constant for fluride, KoH
we won't know until later this year, least expensive chemical we add to water
likely less than 100K, exact numbers later
Q - Earls - Chloride levels? any issues with water wells near the highways
It is not just the highway, we use a lot of salt as well so we have to treat it
it is typically high in the spring time until it flushes out
it is a constant balance of what we are trying to do
if we don't salt, we need to put sand, and then it is additional cost to clean and pick up
Q - Pellegri - how do we explain to residents on the 'water ban'?
it is not a ban, it is a conservation plan, part of the DEP permit as mentioned above
most of it is required by the state, 65 gallons per\ day is the amount based upon
how much we grow is part of the Council, Planning Board etc
when we get the wells back on line where we need to we should be good
we did the conservation part, we are using it wisely
we're permitted for wells 3 and 6; if we fix them it gives us the capacity
as well as flexibility, the most cost effective way with the least regulations
there was a sewer moratorium due to the overflow problem
building permits in the early 90's, by the time the bylaw passed the housing boom passed
3.14 is daily permitted amount, 2.4 actually pumped last year
the major issue we want to avoid is fire suppression capacity
Q - how much does private wells affect the public supply
we are all drawing from the same aquifer
our wells are 30-60 feet down, most homes are 400 plus feet down
Q - how do you handle the notifications about the iron/manganese
the photo is not part of the water supply, that water is for demonstration but not part of the supply
45 gallons per household, no community our size gets down to this level
every well has its own permit, based upon a pump test; was set some time ago
it ia 48 hour test to see what happens when you pump
10 water, 5 sewer, Laurie and part of Brutus
we will gain 1 million gallons from the 3 - 6 well area
Q - what are we doing about Beaver St interceptor
A - we are looking at it, there is a developing plan
Q - do we have a timeline for the master plan?
A - looking for the estimate from the consultant now, we're confident that is ok, it is still functioning
waiting for the rates to get in to get the money to pay for the study and finalize the plans
through the planning process, they have new developments hold the sewer flow to let it flow in the off hours to avoid capacity issues during the day
it will be a very expensive project when it comes
Live reporting: Legislation for roadway acceptances
| 10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-14: Order of Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-14 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-15: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-15 Two- Thirds Majority Vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-16:Order of Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-16 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10m. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-17: Order of Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Canter Lane as Public Ways (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-17 Two -Thirds Majority Vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 10n. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-18:Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner of Sole Lot Accessed by Padula Drive (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-18 Majority Vote (5))
Padula recuses himself
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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| 10o. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-19: Order of Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-19 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
Padula recuses himself
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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Live reporting: Public Hearings
resume from 2 minute recess to allow Fire Dept and families to leave after swearing in
opens all the public hearings together
assuming the town accepts, then the maintenance and repairs are covered by the town
slowly eliminating the backlog left by various developers
will do plowing and potholes but if road needs to be rebuilt, it is not done
correction of "Carter" to 'Canter" way
it is correct in the actual resolution, only the agenda was incorrect
hearings closed
opens all the public hearings together
| 6. HEARINGS | |
| 6a. HEARINGS |
Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way.
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| 6b. HEARINGS |
Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement.
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| 6c. HEARINGS |
Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way.
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| 6d. HEARINGS |
Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Canter Lane as Public Ways.
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| 6e. HEARINGS |
Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way.
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slowly eliminating the backlog left by various developers
will do plowing and potholes but if road needs to be rebuilt, it is not done
correction of "Carter" to 'Canter" way
it is correct in the actual resolution, only the agenda was incorrect
hearings closed
Live reporting: Town Council - Jan 30, 2019
Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none
Absent: none
| Agenda Item | Summary |
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| Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of January 30, 2019
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| 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
a. This meeting is being recorded 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 | |
| 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
December 19, 2018 Minutes
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| 3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
January 9, 2019 Minutes
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| 4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
Swearing in of Two Deputy Fire Chiefs
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| 5. APPONTMENTS |
None
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Citizens Comments
Dale Kurtz, Veterans Services Officer
At legislative luncheon today, census is out, the only way he knows if someone is veteran or a widower of veteran, please check the box.
Swearing in of two new Deputy Chiefs for the Fire Dept.
James Klich, Joseph Barbieri
Franklin Public Schools Music Program: Jazz Cafe - Feb 8
Franklin Music Program is pleased to present our annual Jazz Cafe concert! The Jazz Bands from Franklin High School, Remington Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School, and Annie Sullivan Middle School will be performing in a jazz club-themed evening.
Enjoy a comfortable, casual setting where Franklin's jazz students will set the mood. Family is encouraged to attend and refreshments will be served! Please join us Friday, February 8, 7:00 PM at the Franklin High School Cafeteria.
Tickets are sold only at the event, $10 person or $25 family. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy a comfortable, casual setting where Franklin's jazz students will set the mood. Family is encouraged to attend and refreshments will be served! Please join us Friday, February 8, 7:00 PM at the Franklin High School Cafeteria.
Tickets are sold only at the event, $10 person or $25 family. We hope to see you there!
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| Franklin Public Schools Music Program: Jazz Cafe - Feb 8 |
Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top Sharon
Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 74 @ Sharon 35 – Final
– Franklin jumped out to a 16-11 lead after eight minutes and then poured in 27 points in the second quarter to record a win on the road at Sharon. Jalen Samuels (eight points), Chris Edgehill (10 points), James Marsh (11 points) and Brayden Sullivan each connected on a three in the second quarter. Will Harvey added 12 points, including 10 in the opening quarter.
Girls Basketball = Sharon, 25 @ Franklin, 53 – Final
– Franklin continued its unbeaten start to league play with a dominant second half. Ali Brigham led the way again for the Panthers with 18 points and Meghan O’Connell added 15. Telishya Herbert scored 10 points for the Eagles.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-29-19/
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 74 @ Sharon 35 – Final
– Franklin jumped out to a 16-11 lead after eight minutes and then poured in 27 points in the second quarter to record a win on the road at Sharon. Jalen Samuels (eight points), Chris Edgehill (10 points), James Marsh (11 points) and Brayden Sullivan each connected on a three in the second quarter. Will Harvey added 12 points, including 10 in the opening quarter.
Girls Basketball = Sharon, 25 @ Franklin, 53 – Final
– Franklin continued its unbeaten start to league play with a dominant second half. Ali Brigham led the way again for the Panthers with 18 points and Meghan O’Connell added 15. Telishya Herbert scored 10 points for the Eagles.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-29-19/
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| FHS Panthers |
Franklin Senior Center: February 2019 - Newsletter
The February 2019 edition of the newsletter from the Franklin Senior Center is now available. Follow the link to get your copy and find out all that is happening at the Senior Center in February.
Newsletter
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/feb19connection.pdf
To subscribe for your own copy delivered directly to your email visit the Senior Center page https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc
Newsletter
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/feb19connection.pdf
To subscribe for your own copy delivered directly to your email visit the Senior Center page https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc
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| Franklin Senior Center: February 2019 - Newsletter |
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