November 18 Town Council Agenda

Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date November 18, 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: November 18, 2020 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 829 5161 9518 --Then press #
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

a. 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.

b. Nancy Danello, Temporary Town Clerk

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. October 7, 2020

b. October 21, 2020

c. November 4, 2020

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Council on Aging - Janet Jewett

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s, amendments to a §15 Retail Package Store License, 255 East Central Street, Franklin, MA.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s: Application for multiple amendments to a §15 Retail Package Store License - Change of Officers/Directors and Change of Ownership Interest, for their location at 255 East Central Street, Franklin, MA. 

b. La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer Winery, Farmers Market

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

National Grid - Ann Malley

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-65: Request For FY21 Supplemental Appropriations (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-65 - Majority Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-66:  FY21 Budget Stabilization Transfer (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-66 - Majority Vote)

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-67: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department, $5,000 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-67 - Majority Vote)

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-861: Zoning Map Changes on or near Oak Street - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-861 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-862: Zoning Map Changes on or near Longhill Road and Pleasant Street - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-862 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 20-864: To Amend The Code of the Town of Franklin to Add A New Chapter 16 Community Preservation Committee (CPC) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 20-864 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints.

b. Discussing Strategy with respect to litigation, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Board.

ADJOURN

Note: 

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting