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LIve reporting: from Town Administrator report to closing
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Sandy Fanning to retire next week
water ban still in effect; small fire at DPW
have found the source that it was attributed to lightning causing a hardware failure; tank is lined, water needs to be replenished before turning the ban off
the people have responded very well, water main breaks also contributed to the fill rate; response to alarms was key testement to avoiding larger damages; est couple of hundred thousand dollars
once taken off, it will be broadcast
State budget sent to Governor this week, some small amounts in there for Franklin, assuming it makes it though the Governor's signature; education and local aid funding was a major item; Governor has ten days to adjust or veto
memo sent to Gov and Lt Gov today, thanks to legislative delegation for their help on this matter
without their efforts, we could have been looking at deeper cuts
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
smoke stack fell in the 1950's killing 2 workers, is the one near Franklin Paint safe
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Hamblen - rain barrells orderable from DPW - rebate available
happy birthday to mom, turing 90 tomorrow
Casey - congrats to 4th of July Coaltion; great ambassadors for the Town
Dellorco - Jones should ahve put glasses on long ago, he read it much better
thanks for the response on the tree work after the storm
thanks to the 4th
thanks to the 4th
Jones - son and 150 recruits passed boot camp, it was a wonderful graduation
with regards to the cheeters, maybe I wouldn't struggle so much
working on a three year project on EV chargers
some of the costs to implement need to be considered
Kelly - the road report was done in 2013
actually updated last year - Hellen
thanks for the 4th
Mercer -thanks for the 4th, it was a great celebration
a great job on everyone's part
speaking to the DPW fire, had been there, to watch the Fire Dept control the situation with multiple towns cooperating and coordinating equipment; control board with who is where, doing what, it was really impressive to see them operate
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
motion seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)
15. ADJOURN
Notes:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
The agenda doc can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-07-24_town_council_agenda_2.pdf
The meeting packet (all documents released for this meeting)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/july_24_town_council_meeting_packet_7.19.pdf
Sandy Fanning to retire next week
water ban still in effect; small fire at DPW
have found the source that it was attributed to lightning causing a hardware failure; tank is lined, water needs to be replenished before turning the ban off
the people have responded very well, water main breaks also contributed to the fill rate; response to alarms was key testement to avoiding larger damages; est couple of hundred thousand dollars
once taken off, it will be broadcast
State budget sent to Governor this week, some small amounts in there for Franklin, assuming it makes it though the Governor's signature; education and local aid funding was a major item; Governor has ten days to adjust or veto
memo sent to Gov and Lt Gov today, thanks to legislative delegation for their help on this matter
without their efforts, we could have been looking at deeper cuts
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
smoke stack fell in the 1950's killing 2 workers, is the one near Franklin Paint safe
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Hamblen - rain barrells orderable from DPW - rebate available
happy birthday to mom, turing 90 tomorrow
Casey - congrats to 4th of July Coaltion; great ambassadors for the Town
Dellorco - Jones should ahve put glasses on long ago, he read it much better
thanks for the response on the tree work after the storm
thanks to the 4th
thanks to the 4th
Jones - son and 150 recruits passed boot camp, it was a wonderful graduation
with regards to the cheeters, maybe I wouldn't struggle so much
working on a three year project on EV chargers
some of the costs to implement need to be considered
Kelly - the road report was done in 2013
actually updated last year - Hellen
thanks for the 4th
Mercer -thanks for the 4th, it was a great celebration
a great job on everyone's part
speaking to the DPW fire, had been there, to watch the Fire Dept control the situation with multiple towns cooperating and coordinating equipment; control board with who is where, doing what, it was really impressive to see them operate
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Pending Litigation: 290 Beaver St LLC v. Town of Franklin, Norfolk Superior Court Docket NO. 1932CV00593 - Challenging Validity of West Central Street Zoning District.motion to enter executive session, not to return to open meeting
motion seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)
Notes:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
The agenda doc can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-07-24_town_council_agenda_2.pdf
The meeting packet (all documents released for this meeting)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/july_24_town_council_meeting_packet_7.19.pdf
Live reporting: Public Hearings - Legislation for Action
6. HEARINGS
a. West Central Street Zoning
motion to move hearing to Sep 18 at 7:10 PM
motion approved, seconded, passed 9-0
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-842: Changes to Chapter 185 section 40.D(3)(a)
hearing opened
Gus Brown, Building Commissioner
zoning adjustment for impervious coverage
unfortunately created a conflict with another section in same area, hence removing the conflict
no comments from audience
hearing closed
motion to close hearing, seconded, passed 9-0
c. Acceptance of Clearview Drive as Public Way
hearing opened
ongoing work to get title clearances to allow for the road acceptences
no comments from audience
motion to close hearing, seconded, passed 9-0
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
- None
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
no meeting
b. Budget Subcommittee
joint on June 19, and again today
nothing scheduled for next meeting yet
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
Aug 14 meeting 5:30
Keegan site and plastic bag continued item
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 19-49: Authority For Town Administrator to Negotiate and Execute Tax Agreement with Owner Of Ground-Mounted Solar Facility Located Off Upper Union Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-49 - Majority Vote (5))
motion approved, seconded, passed 9-0
b. Resolution 19-50: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Clearview Drive and Drainage Lot Parcel A (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-50 - Two -Thirds Majority Vote (6))
motion approved, seconded, passed 9-0
c. Resolution 19-51: Acceptance of Gift-Franklin Public Library (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-51 - Majority Vote (5))
motion approved, seconded, passed 9-0
d. Resolution 19-52: Appropriation of Funds Received from the Franklin Community Cable Access Inc. to the Town for the Public Safety Communications Infrastructure. (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-52 - Majority Vote (5))
motion approved, seconded, passed 9-0
e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-842: Changes to Chapter 185 section 40.D(3)(a) -1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-842 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
part of the public hearing noted in meeting earlier
Live Reporting: Town Council - July 24, 2019
Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. June 5, 2019
b. June 12, 2019
c. June 26, 2019
motion to approve June 5, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve June 12, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve June 26, seconded, passed 9-0
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Swearing in of 3 Firefighters
(2 minute recess)
b. Board of Registrars, Richard Kerr
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
Absent: none
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.
2. CITIZEN 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. June 5, 2019
b. June 12, 2019
c. June 26, 2019
motion to approve June 5, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve June 12, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve June 26, seconded, passed 9-0
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Swearing in of 3 Firefighters
(2 minute recess)
b. Board of Registrars, Richard Kerr
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
“This consensus Fiscal Year 2020 budget strikes a balance"
Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature passed its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $43.1 billion, the budget makes major investments in education, housing, substance use disorder services, health care, and other areas while projecting a more than $476 million deposit into the Stabilization Fund – bringing the fund’s balance to more than $3 billion to safeguard the future of vital programs and services.
“I am proud of this fiscally responsible budget that supports the needs of individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth through thoughtful investments that increase local aid, strengthen our health care system and protect the environment,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “This budget bolsters our ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis, invest in high-quality early education and care and makes another significant deposit into the state’s Stabilization Fund. These investments will have a long and lasting positive effect on the residents of Massachusetts. I want to thank Chair Michlewitz for his leadership and my colleagues in the House, especially those on the conference committee, who worked to put this package together.”
“This budget reaffirms our commitment to local aid and our communities and includes funds for important projects in Franklin and Medway,” said Representative Roy. “The House and Senate were successful at including significant local and regional money throughout the Commonwealth in this coming fiscal year’s budget. Additionally, Massachusetts is dealing with several important societal issues, like the opioid epidemic, public safety, aging infrastructure, and an aging population. The Legislature has struck a balance that takes on these challenges and maintains our commitment to our communities, our children, our seasoned citizens, and the disabled as well as advancing economic development and the arts.”
“Education is a top Senate priority, and I am therefore proud of the significant investments we make in K-12 education in the final FY2020 budget,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “Not only have we voted to advance the largest year-over-year increase in Chapter 70 education funding in the last two decades, we have also made a substantial down payment towards funding the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission (FBRC). In addition, we fund health and wellness in schools, and provide considerable increases in reimbursement for special education, charter schools, and regional school transportation. Finally, I am very pleased that the conference budget includes $10 million in new funding for mental and behavioral health. These funds will allow the Commonwealth to address the root causes of many of the challenges facing our residents, including substance abuse, homelessness, unemployment and school bullying, among other things. I commend all of the members of the conference committee for their very fine work on this budget.”
Continue reading Representative Jeff Roy's press release in the full text:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YwGHEVtd4C_iqVdeSvMRoa4GJHinXWAw/view?usp=sharing
The web page has been updated with the Conference Report.
https://malegislature.gov/Budget/ConferenceCommittee
“I am proud of this fiscally responsible budget that supports the needs of individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth through thoughtful investments that increase local aid, strengthen our health care system and protect the environment,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “This budget bolsters our ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis, invest in high-quality early education and care and makes another significant deposit into the state’s Stabilization Fund. These investments will have a long and lasting positive effect on the residents of Massachusetts. I want to thank Chair Michlewitz for his leadership and my colleagues in the House, especially those on the conference committee, who worked to put this package together.”
“This budget reaffirms our commitment to local aid and our communities and includes funds for important projects in Franklin and Medway,” said Representative Roy. “The House and Senate were successful at including significant local and regional money throughout the Commonwealth in this coming fiscal year’s budget. Additionally, Massachusetts is dealing with several important societal issues, like the opioid epidemic, public safety, aging infrastructure, and an aging population. The Legislature has struck a balance that takes on these challenges and maintains our commitment to our communities, our children, our seasoned citizens, and the disabled as well as advancing economic development and the arts.”
“Education is a top Senate priority, and I am therefore proud of the significant investments we make in K-12 education in the final FY2020 budget,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “Not only have we voted to advance the largest year-over-year increase in Chapter 70 education funding in the last two decades, we have also made a substantial down payment towards funding the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission (FBRC). In addition, we fund health and wellness in schools, and provide considerable increases in reimbursement for special education, charter schools, and regional school transportation. Finally, I am very pleased that the conference budget includes $10 million in new funding for mental and behavioral health. These funds will allow the Commonwealth to address the root causes of many of the challenges facing our residents, including substance abuse, homelessness, unemployment and school bullying, among other things. I commend all of the members of the conference committee for their very fine work on this budget.”
Continue reading Representative Jeff Roy's press release in the full text:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YwGHEVtd4C_iqVdeSvMRoa4GJHinXWAw/view?usp=sharing
The web page has been updated with the Conference Report.
https://malegislature.gov/Budget/ConferenceCommittee
https://malegislature.gov/Budget/ConferenceCommittee |
FDA announce first youth e-cigarette prevention (YouTube)
announced their first youth e-cigarette prevention TV ads & new posters w/ e-cigarette prevention messaging for high schoolers. Learn more about the waysFound via Twitter
is working to stop the youth e-cigarette epidemic. #NoEcigs4Kids"
TODAY - @US_FDA announced their first youth e-cigarette prevention TV ads & new posters w/ e-cigarette prevention messaging for high schoolers. Learn more about the ways @FDAtobacco is working to stop the youth e-cigarette epidemic. #NoEcigs4Kids https://t.co/pRdVH0ETl9— U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) July 22, 2019
https://youtu.be/xw1vffiNyVM
SOAR LIVE at Mickey Cassidy's - Jul 26
"Come see us at our last public show of the season! You'll get to hear some awesome classic rock and party with us as we rock the house. This will be our final show of Summer 2019. Friday, June 26th at 8 PM. Don't miss it!"
Additional details can be found at the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2448350135224406/
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