March 17 Town Council Agenda

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 7:00pm

Agenda Item	Summary
Agenda Meeting Date March 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: March 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/89981627970 Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 899 8162 7970 --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	March 3, 2021
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	a. David Allard - Retirement Recognition, Franklin DPW b. Kevin Ryan - Retirement Recognition, Franklin Police Department c. Detective John Maloney - Retirement Recognition, Franklin Police Department d. Kristopher Smith - Achievement Recognition, graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy
5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Rob Burchill - New Patrol Officer Ceremonial Swearing In & Badge Pinning, Police Department b. Derek Tetrault - New Patrol Officer Ceremonial Swearing In & Badge Pinning, Police Department c. Brian Armstrong - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department d. Jeffrey Ward - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department e. Kent Parsons - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department f. Benjamin Angelo - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm	None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott - Norfolk County Sheriff Website
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 21-871: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees, Amended at Section 82-6 Schedule of Service Fees, Subsection A. Administration - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 21-871 to a Second Reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 21-872: To Amend The Franklin Town Code At Chapter 185, Section 3, Definitions, Tasting Room - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 21-872 to the Planning Board - Majority Roll Call Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT	COVID-19 Updates
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	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.
ADJOURN	Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting