August 12 Town Council Meeting

Date: 
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date August 12, 2020

 

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: August 12, 2020 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88179626019
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 881 7962 6019 --Then press #
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. b. Eamon McCarthy Earls c. Town Clerk Election Schedule
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 MINUTESa. June 18, 2020 b. June 24, 2020
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

- None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Library Board of Directors: Barbara Steele

b. Planning Board Associate Appointment:

    i. Candidates: Cobi Frongillo, Gregory Giardino, Beth Wierling, Jennifer Williams

6. HEARINGS

-None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

-None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

a. Procurement: John Bugbee

b. Snow Bylaw: EDC

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-49: Gift Acceptance- Fire Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-49 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-50: Gift Acceptance- Library, $23,900 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-50 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS 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