April 14 Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date April 14, 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. 

 

  • Link to access meeting: April 14, 2021 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82632805988
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 826 3280 5988 --Then press #
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

Diane Daddario, MD

5. APPOINTMENTS

- None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

- None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s, Change of Manager, 255 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
  • a. Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott
  • b. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Actuarial Update - Dan Sherman
  • c. GATRA - Mark Sousa, Executive Director
  • d. Downtown Commercial Zoning District & Commercial Zoning District 1 Parking requirements
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
  • a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
  • b. Budget Subcommittee
  • c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 21-22: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Foxborough for the Town of Foxborough to Provide Emergency Motor Vehicle Technician Services (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-22 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

COVID-19

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