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January 22 Town Council Agenda

January 22 Town Council Agenda
Submitted on January 16, 2020 - 9:34am
Revised on January 16, 2020 - 10:50am
Revised on January 17, 2020 - 10:45am
Revised on January 17, 2020 - 10:59am
Revised on January 17, 2020 - 11:13am
Revised on January 21, 2020 - 9:07am
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Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date January 22, 2020
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. December 18, 2019

b. January 8, 2020
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

- None Scheduled 
5. APPOINTMENTS

Franklin Cultural Council: Theodore D. Cormier-Leger
6. HEARINGS

- None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

- None Scheduled 
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) Presentation 
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

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

Zoning By-Law Amendment 20-849: Changes to Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System Use Regulations, And Use Regulations Schedule Updates-Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-849 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Zoning By-law Amendment 20-850: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Highland, Maple and Lincoln Streets- Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-850 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Zoning By-law Amendment 20-851: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Oak Street and Dailey Drive- Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-851 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-08: 2020 - 2021 Town Council Goals (Motion to approve Resolution 20-08 - Majority Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Collective Bargaining

  • I request a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board.
15.RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION: LEGISLATION FOR ACTION, CONTINUED
15a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION - Continued

Resolution 20-06: Request for Legislation- Exempting all Positions in the Fire Department from Civil Service Laws (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-06 - Majority Vote)
15b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION - Continued

Bylaw Amendment 20-852: Chapter 82 Municipal Service Fees- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 20-852 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
15c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION - Continued

Resolution 20-07: Ratification of the Franklin Permanent Firefighter Association Local 2637 Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-07 - Majority Vote)
ADJOURN

Note: 

Two - Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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