April 15, Town Council Agenda - Remote Meeting

Submitted on April 9, 2020 - 10:57am

Revised on April 10, 2020 - 1:09pm

Revised on April 10, 2020 - 1:09pm

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Revised on April 14, 2020 - 11:23am

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 7:00pm

Agenda Item	Summary
Agenda Meeting Date: April 15, 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. Link to access meeting: April 15, 2020 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom” Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 701 131 488
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. March 19, 2020 b. February 12, 2020
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	- None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS	- None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm	a. Zoning Map Changes on or Near Pleasant, Chestnut, and Brook Streets
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	a. Dean College: New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License, Located at 135 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA.
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Coronavirus Updates 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	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-853: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Pleasant, Chestnut, and Brook Streets - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-853 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-19: Solar Authorization - Maple Street Bellingham (Motion to approve Resolution 20-19 - Majority Vote)
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 20-857: Chapter 82, Trash and Recycling Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-857 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