May 5 Town Council Agenda
Agenda Item | Summary |
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Agenda Meeting Date May 5, 2021 | The public will NOT be permitted to enter the building or participate in person. Only pre-approved participants on the meeting agenda will be allowed to enter the Building and participate in person. Residents can attend and participate via the “ZOOM” Platform.
A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: Due to the continued concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus and Governor Baker’s declared State of Emergency, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Town Council Meeting for all public access and participation. 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. If residents are just interested in watching the meeting it will also be live-streamed by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29.
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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR | 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. b. Chair to identify Council Members participating remotely |
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 | None Scheduled |
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | Brutus Cantoreggi, Public Works Director - American Public Works Association, Public Works Director of the Year Award |
5. APPOINTMENTS | None Scheduled |
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm | Bylaw Amendment 21-868: Chapter 185, Zoning Article V, Special Regulations |
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | La Cantina Winery/La Cantina Brewery, Change of Category on their Farmer Series Pouring Permit from Wines to Wine and Malt Beverages, 355 Union Street, Franklin, MA 02038 |
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | a. Melanson & Heath - FY20 Audit b. Franklin TV - Pete Fasciano c. Anne Marie Tracey - Town Communications and Civic Engagement Update |
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS | a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee |
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Bylaw Amendment 21-868: Chapter 185, Zoning Article V, Special Regulations - Second Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-868 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote) |
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 21-24: Gift Acceptance - DPW Highway & Grounds Division, Sand Sweeper (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-24 - Majority Vote) |
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 21-25: Ambulance Refund Acceptance - Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-25 - Majority Vote) |
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 21-26: Gift Acceptance - Historical Commission, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-26 - Majority Vote) |
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 21-27: Gift Acceptance - Police Department, $300 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-27 - Majority Vote) |
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT | a. COVID-19 b. FY22 Budget Update - FY22 Town Administrator Budget Materials |
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 |