June 3, Town Council Agenda - Remote Meeting

Date: 
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date June 3, 2020

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: Due to the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Town Council Meeting. 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. 

 

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

b. Resolution 20-30: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Fire Department (Motion to approve Resolution 20-30- Majority Roll Call Vote) 

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

a. Coronavirus Update

b. FY21 Budget Update

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None Scheduled

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. April 22, 2020

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Annual Reappointments 

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

None Scheduled 

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. La Cantina Winery - Farmer-Winery, Farmer’s Market License 

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

a. Franklin's State Legislative Delegation - Senate President Karen Spilka, Representative Jeff Roy, Senator Rebecca Rausch

b. Franklin Police Department - Chief TJ Lynch

c. Community Preservation Act (CPA)

d. Annual Financial Audit Presentation

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 20-29: Appropriation of Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-29 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

ADJOURN

Note: 

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting