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| 2019 Annual Franklin Hockey Golf Tournament - July 21 |
"The weather is warming, flowers are blooming and municipalities across the state are hosting Town Meetings, a form of local government dating back more than 300 years, which historically has given residents the opportunity to help decide on various issues related to local governance and spending.
More recently, however, the scope of Town Meeting decisions has narrowed for many communities, and a lot of time is spent debating whether to fund new municipal projects, such as schools, libraries and senior centers.
Approval of such projects typically translate into higher taxes for property owners, which advocates say is necessary to ensure dilapidating municipal buildings and outdated schools are safe and adequate for residents and children.
Opponents, meanwhile, say the process is increasingly becoming a popular way for local governments to pay for projects that should otherwise be affordable within existing municipal budgets, especially at a time when local coffers are growing with the recent surge of new development and rising property values realized across the state."
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| Kit Brady speaking for better funding for schools and our children |
Kit Brady speaking for better funding for schools and our children. #tc0523 pic.twitter.com/DGORGq7KAP— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) May 23, 2019
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| 1. HEARINGS | FY 2020 Budget Hearing: 7:10 PM |
| 2. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
| 2a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-32: Adoption of FY2020 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 19-32 - Two Thirds Majority Vote (6))
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| 2b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-33: Amendment to FY2020 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 19-33- Majority Vote (5))
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| 3. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT | Jeff Nutting's final report "there are two kinds of people those who do the work and those who take the credit, be in the first group, there are less people." hard work, passion, ethics and sense of humor build success many folks to thank the list is endless, you don't get here by yourself if you are at a meeting on time, you;re let if you can't treat people with respect, you can't keep them happy I have worked for 31 councilors and 10 different councils "no government in the Commonwealth moves as fast as Franklin" "I ask the citizens to thank the employees for the work they do" Rep Jeff Roy presents a MA House resolution to Jeff Nutting in recognition of his 40+ years of public service |
| 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS | round of council comments recognizing Jeff and his accomplishments, dedication to community and service 18 years of service to Franklin many thanks a rare combination of vision and execution |
| 5. ADJOURN |
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Act) a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 7:05 PM in the Training Room, 3rd Floor, of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA on a Notice of Intent filed by Grillo Builders of Franklin, MA to construct a single family residence with garage and driveway in the buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands.
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Act) a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the Training Room, 3rd Floor, of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA to Amend the Order of Conditions filed by Kari Ann Darragh-Daley and Thomas Daley of Franklin, MA for a proposed addition.
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| DelCarte in the fall of 2018 |
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| Franklin Memorial Day Parade - Route |
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| FHS Panthers |
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| Volunteer 175 Minutes of Their Time on June 8 |
About Hockomock Area YMCA:Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not- for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information, visit hockymca.org.
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| Carly Alston |
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| Farley Asmath |
| 4. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
| 4a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-34: Expenditure Limits for FY 2020 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as provided in G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E1/2, as Amended (Motion to Move Resolution 19-34 Majority Vote (5))
motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
requirement to authorize yearly
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 4b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-35: Compensation Plan, FY 2020 (Motion to Move Resolution 19-35- Majority Vote (5))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT | thanks to the Garden Club and Downtown for the beautification respond to the folks for their sidewalks and streets as you have heard from Brutus, we have done this for many year no knowledge of issues in those areas where we have changed; if we stop and change the plan, we lose we are adding a sidewalk on Lincoln St which wasn't there what we are doing is not out of reason if we turn back, then how could we legal mechanism to do so; as well as huge financial issues, it is great plan we are taking the Town of Franklin's street and doing what we need to do |
| 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | would like to add to agenda CPA to discuss |
| 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS | thanks for the volunteers for beautifing Franklin thanks for the budget work it was painful thanks for the work, these are tough times condolences on the passing of JR (Johnny) Padula reiterate to join us for the veterans breakfast and Memorial Day and 75th anniversary on June 6 more than half of K students didn't know the street they lived on Thanks for all the efforts in bringing the budget in Condolences to the Padula family; he started the pasta dinner and the next one is coming up; thanks for the budget, it was a daunting task with the budgets cuts to be made Condolences to Padula family, so many great stories |
| 8. ADJOURN |
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| 1. 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 others.
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| 2. 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.
A Earls - Saturday, June 1 a 90 minute course on how to run in Franklin sign up on website, seating is limited Dale Kurtz - Veterans Officer hosting Memorial Day parade, 10:30 AM finishing at Town Common at noon Kathy Mahler - Skyline Estates residents objection to sideways being removed, streets being narrowed, truck turning issues, bus turning issues response from Town Administration to keep sidewalk on her side rationale is that the road override failed now turn to get streets paved, water pipes installed only at meeting Apr 23 was it notified that the roads would be narrowed; replacing with lesser product life cycle 4th changed in this way look out your window, what would you do if yours would be changed creative suggestions on speed mitigation, I have 80+ signature to keep it approved I am prepared to pursue this to the extent possible Dan Ballenger - Skyline Estates purchased based upon what was there Town planning on changing the neighborhood experience an argument to the change might violate the ADA regulations; change in quiet enjoyment, dispute in value what your doing is planning is changing what I purchased |
| 3. HEARINGS |
FY 2020 Budget Hearing: 7:10 PM
open public hearing on FY 2020 budget thanks to all for the countless hours to prepare this document for your consideration Revenue tax levy will increase 2.7M overall state aid declining about 900K net revenue under 2M for first time used our reserves, School will talk about their budget we will make it work this year but for FY 2021 shortfall likely in neighborhood in area of 4M state aid might change but not likely to get an update until this summer, could change before rate is set in the Fall Budget no dramatic changes, schools being funded by less than 2M eliminating road budget of 600K for next year to save jobs we will survive this year and move forward |
