July 22 Town Council Meeting - POSTPONED to 07-29-2020

Date: 
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date July 22, 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: July 22, 2020 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Or copy and paste this URL into your browser:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86025870247
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 860 2587 0247 --Then press #
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

a. May 6, 2020

b. May 20, 2020

c. June 3, 2020

d. June 17, 2020

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

- None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Board & Committee Appointments

i.   Agricultural Commission: Charles J. (CJ) Koshivas

ii.  Conservation Commission: Patrick Gallagher

iii. Cultural Council: Joni Magee

iv. Cultural Council: Pushpa Jangareddi

6. HEARINGS

- None Scheduled 

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

- None Scheduled 

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

a. Town of Franklin Market Study & Economic Profile

b. PACE Program Presentation: MassDevelopment

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-42: Authorization to Participate in the Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE Massachusetts) (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-42- Majority Roll Call Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-43: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $250 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-43 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-44: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Historical Museum (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-44 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-45: Easement - Overhead System (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-45 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-46: Easement - Underground Electrical Distribution System (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-46 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote)

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-47: Solid Waste Prior Year Bill (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-47 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote)

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-858: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Beaver and Oak Streets - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-853 to the Planning Board - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 20-855: Chapter 82, Water Fee Increase - Second Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 20-855 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

COVID-19 Update

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURN

Note: 

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting