May 20, Town Council Agenda - Remote Meeting
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Agenda Meeting Date May 20, 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.
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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 | April 15, 2020 |
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | a. Designating the Town of Franklin as a Purple Heart Community b. American Legion c. Larry Bederian |
5. APPOINTMENTS | - None Scheduled |
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm | - None Scheduled |
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | - None Scheduled |
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | a. Animal Control Department b. Franklin Food Pantry c. SAFE Coalition d. Metacomet Emergency Communication Center (MECC) |
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS | a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee |
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-27: Cell Tower Easement (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-27 - Majority Roll Call Vote) |
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-853: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Pleasant, Chestnut, and Brook Streets - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-853 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote) |
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854: Changes to §185-40. Water Resource District - Second reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote) |
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 20-28: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Sergeants Union employees and the Town of Franklin (Motion to approve Resolution 20-28 - 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 |
ADJOURN | Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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