Live reporting: Town Administrator's Report through to Closing

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT	a. Town Council Bi-annual Goals Update
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	- None Scheduled
ADJOURN

Only a few meetings left before election
Always really cool to look back at the goals accomplished
20 months of work

EEE - phones are ringing off the hook
Spilka and Roy have sent updates
Homepage has updates, only a "moderate" risk level
No mosquitoes found in town boundaries hence moderate
State Dept of Public Health tells us, we can be safe for now
Are taking proactive measures, no substitute for common sense
Wear repellent, drain standing water, long clothing
Norfolk County Regional County
Spray scheduled for Beaver St Sep 9

Future items
Nothing around

Council comments
Hamblen Oct 1 Chapt 61 application deadline
Farmers market zucchini race

Casey all set

Damon's -  Water likely coming off at end of month assuming parts ordered arrive as scheduled

Sign boards for election alerts

Pellegri seats still open, or call clerks office
Best wishes for Councilor Casey

Kelly wishes to bissanti happy birthday

Mercer married 52 years, two words to remember, yes dear

Motion to adjourn

Live Reporting: Subcommittee reports through Legislation

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-59: Open Meeting Law Compliance: Authorization to Adopt Municipal Website as Official Method of Notice Posting (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-59 - Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-60: Revision of 2019 Town Council Meeting Schedule (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-60 - Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19 - 61: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-61 - Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-62: Acceptance of Easement for Traffic Signal Equipment on Property at 876 King Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-62 - Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 19-59: Open Meeting Law Compliance: Authorization to Adopt Municipal Website as Official Method of Notice Posting (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-59 - Majority Vote (5))

(missed some of the discussion as I was out of the room temporarily)

discussion on posting method moving to more electronic
Pellegri hesitant, others in favor

legal ads still need to go to the local newspaper per State regulations
there is a move to change this but it is not yet 'legal' to do so

legal notifications can be subscribed via email
proposal would make the official posting be the web site but must still post with Town Clerk

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Resolution 19-60: Revision of 2019 Town Council Meeting Schedule (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-60 - Majority Vote (5))

changing meeting scheduled to move tax rate hearing to Dec 4

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 

Resolution 19 - 61: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-61 - Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 
thanks to the Police Dept for hosting the Halloween party which all of a sudden is around the corner

Resolution 19-62: Acceptance of Easement for Traffic Signal Equipment on Property at 876 King Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-62 - Majority Vote (5))  

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0

new traffic light at corner of King and Washington per Charter School relocation
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 


Motion on approval for sewer line extension, up for second reading

Bylaw Amendment 19-844 As Amended: 225 Plain Street - Sewer System Extension - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-844 As Amended: Sewer System Extension - Majority Roll Call Vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0, via roll call

Live reporting: Appointments to Presentations

5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Library Board of Directors, Board Member Appointments: Amanda Rabbitt & Ginette Preto Associate Member Appointments: Alison Wallace & Charleen M. Belcher b. Finance Committee: Michael Kasberg & Nicole Corbosiero
6. HEARINGS	a. Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License - Public Hearing 7:10 PM
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License- Public Hearing 7:10 PM
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Library Presentation https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/library_update_-_sept_4_2019.pdf

a. Library Board of Directors, Board Member Appointments: Amanda Rabbitt & Ginette Preto Associate Member Appointments: Alison Wallace & Charleen M. Belcher 

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0



b. Finance Committee: Michael Kasberg & Nicole Corbosiero

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


Public Hearing

Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License - Public Hearing 7:10 PM

Richard Cornetta, Attorney
Primad (?)

DBA 455 Lincoln St Market

5 minute recess due to medical emergency

resuming at 7:30 PM

Dacey's Market held the license to be purchased by Lincoln St Market

transfer of license as well as of location, from Dacey's to Lincoln St Market
Council also to pledge the license to allow for it use as collateral for a loan from Rockland Tr

Keller-Sullivan within 500' of boundary lines
did provide specific notification to the school in case they wished to object
new store layout will also mitigate the access of minors to the liquor side of the store business

if this was a net new license, it would be a different conversation, it is a move of the existing license

one of the few locations to maintain the neighborhood store concept
being a more convenient location it should also help save the other commercial areas

3 gas pumps will remain, nothing will change from the outside view
operator has been here for some time, as a convenience store

one Miller St neighbor speaking for the operation

no objections , nothing from school committee

hearing closed


Contractor & Son, INC. (Lincoln Street Market): Application for Transfer of License and Change Location/Pledge of §15 Package Store License- Public Hearing 7:10 PM

motion to approve, seconded,
motion to amdned to include proximity and pledge, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to approve as amended, seconded passed 9-0



a. Library Presentation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/library_update_-_sept_4_2019.pdf 

Felecia Oti presenting along with
Kim Shipala
Caleigh Keating

Pellegri - thank you for all the work you do

Padula - the people should take advantage of the hours you do have
conf room seats 7

Jones - thanks, this is the best public library. I am privileged to live a block away from the Library. The renovations are making this service a reality

Dellorco - especially getting the teens busy and into the Library 

Hamblen - my favorite things are the 'staff', it amazes me how many people go to the library, and how you care about the people

Kelly - question on the railing - "it doesn't go all the way down to the parking lot"

Earls - commend all of you for the work you are doing there




 

Live Reporting: Town Council - Sep 4, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none


This agenda was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/september-4-town-council-agenda

Agenda Item	Summary
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. August 21, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	a. Fire Department Swearing In: Matthew Berger Firefighter/Paramedic

Town Clerk - Teresa Burr
reminder on the biannual election, Nov 5 at FHS 6 to 8 PM
listing of seats up for election available
papers available through 9/13, returned by 9/17


a. August 21, 2019
motion to  approve, seconded, passed 9-0


Firefigther/paramedic swearing in
Fire Department Swearing In: Matthew Berger Firefighter/Paramedic

(photo to be added)
 

Registration is Now Open for all 2019-2020 after-school Music Classes!

Please follow a link for more information, calendars, and how to register for each program.


• The Band School of Franklin: For students in grades 4 through 9. Tuesday afternoons at Horace Mann Middle School starting 9/24/19.  
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• The Chorus School of Franklin: Elementary Glee for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 on Tuesday afternoons at Franklin High School starting 9/24/19. Middle School Glee for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 on Monday afternoons at Franklin High School starting 2/3/20.
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• The String School of Franklin: For students in grades 3 through 12. Monday afternoons (all levels) at Horace Mann Middle School starting 9/23/19 --or-- Thursday afternoons (Beginner I and II only) at Franklin High School starting 9/26/19. 
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Registration is Now Open for all 2019-2020 after-school Music Classes!