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August 18 Town Council Agenda

Submitted on August 13, 2021 - 12:17pm
Revised on August 13, 2021 - 12:43pm
Revised on August 16, 2021 - 3:19pm
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Date: 
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date August 18, 2021

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: All citizens are now welcome to attend public board and committee meetings in person. Additionally, in an effort to maximize citizen engagement opportunities, citizens will be able to continue to participate remotely via phone OR Zoom. The meetings will also be live-streamed by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29.  

  • Link to access meeting: August 18, 2021 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84625941068
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 846 2594 1068 --Then press #
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
  • 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.

  • 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

  • Proclamation/Recognition: Dale Kurtz - Retirement, Veterans Service Officer

  • Recognition: Bristol Savings Bank - Donation to the Fire Department 

  • Recognition: Fourth of July Committee - Joe Carmignani & Paul Kortick
5. APPOINTMENTS

None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-874: Amendment to Ch.185 Section 21 Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements (to be continued)
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant Pub #30130, Located at 847 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038, Change of Manager
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Department of Public Works: Trash & Recycling
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Capital Budget Subcommittee

  • Budget Subcommittee

  • Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-46: Gift Acceptance, Fire Department, $25,000 - Bristol County Savings Bank (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-46 - Majority Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-47: Gift Acceptance, Fire Department $5,000 and Police Department $5,000 - Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-47 - Majority Vote)
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-48: Gift Acceptance, Police Department $10, Recreation Department $250, Veterans Department $200 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-48 - Majority Vote)
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-49: Acceptance of Access Easement Over Property Located at 340 East Central Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-49 - Majority Vote)
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-875: Chapter 82, Trash and Recycling Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 21-875 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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