May 6, Town Council Agenda - Remote Meeting
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Agenda Meeting Date May 6, 2020 | A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: Due to the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Town Council Meeting. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by clicking on the attached link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). The attached link and phone number will be active for the duration of the meeting for citizens to ask questions/voice concerns.
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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. |
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. |
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES | March 25, 2020 |
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | - None Scheduled |
5. APPOINTMENTS | - None Scheduled |
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm | Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854: Changes to §185-40. Water Resource District |
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | Dean College: New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License, Located at 135 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA. |
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | a. Coronavirus Update b. Community Preservation Act (CPA) |
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS | a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee |
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-20: Community Preservation Act, G.L. Chapter 44B, Sections 3-7 Authorization for Ballot Question (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-20, CPA Ballot Initiative - Majority Vote) |
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-21: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department - $75,000 from the Boston Bruins Foundation (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-21 - Majority Vote) |
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Bylaw Amendment 20-857: Chapter 82, Trash and Recycling Fee Increase - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 20-857 - Majority Roll Call Vote) |
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-22: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between Department of Public Works, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1298 Employees and the Town of Franklin (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-22 - Majority Vote) |
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-23: Amendment - Library Union Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-23 - Majority Vote) |
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-24: Amendment - Facilities/Trades Union Contact (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-24 - Majority Vote) |
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-25: Amendment - Custodians Union Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-25 - Majority Vote) |
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-26: Amendment - Firefighters Union Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-26 - Majority Vote) |
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854: Changes to §185-40. Water Resource District - 1st reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) |
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT | |
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION | - None Scheduled |
ADJOURN | Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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