February 17 Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date February 17, 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: February 17, 2021 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87500243151
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 875 0024 3151 --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.

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

January 20, 2021

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Nominee Ratification

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli: As Provided in Chapter 382 of Legislative Acts of 2020, An Act Authorizing The City Known As The Town Of Franklin To Grant An Additional Wine And Malt Beverages Not To Be Drunk On The Premises Alcoholic Beverages License, located at 353 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market: New Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License, As Provided in Chapter 382 of Legislative Acts of 2020

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Complete Streets Program: Mike Maglio, Town Engineer

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

d. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-10: Gift Acceptance, Franklin Public Library - $4,000 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-10 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-11: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing and Transfer to Pay Costs of Purchasing Fire Apparatus (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-10 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-870: Chapter 170, Vehicles And Traffic, Section 170-22, Subsection A, Location of Stop Signs - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 21-870 to a second reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-865: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article I, General Provisions - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-865 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-866: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article II, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-866 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-867: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article III, Post Construction Stormwater Management - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-867 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

COVID-19 Update

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