May 6, Town Council Agenda - Remote Meeting

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 7:00pm

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Agenda Meeting Date May 6, 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. Link to access meeting: May 6, 2020 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom” Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86173909783 Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 861 7390 9783 --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	March 25, 2020
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	- None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS	- None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854: Changes to §185-40. Water Resource District
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Dean College: New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License, Located at 135 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA.
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Coronavirus Update b. Community Preservation Act (CPA)
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-20: Community Preservation Act, G.L. Chapter 44B, Sections 3-7 Authorization for Ballot Question (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-20, CPA Ballot Initiative - Majority Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-21: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department - $75,000 from the Boston Bruins Foundation (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-21 - Majority Vote)
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 20-857: Chapter 82, Trash and Recycling Fee Increase - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 20-857 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-22: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between Department of Public Works, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1298 Employees and the Town of Franklin (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-22 - Majority Vote)
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-23: Amendment - Library Union Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-23 - Majority Vote)
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-24: Amendment - Facilities/Trades Union Contact (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-24 - Majority Vote)
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-25: Amendment - Custodians Union Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-25 - Majority Vote)
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 20-26: Amendment - Firefighters Union Contract (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-26 - Majority Vote)
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854: Changes to §185-40. Water Resource District - 1st reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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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