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October 20 Town Council Agenda

Submitted on October 15, 2021 - 2:12pm
Revised on October 16, 2021 - 6:48pm
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Date: 
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 7:00pm
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Agenda Meeting Date October 20, 2021

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: All citizens are now welcome to attend public board and committee meetings in person. Additionally, in an effort to maximize citizen engagement opportunities, citizens will be able to continue to participate remotely via phone OR Zoom. The meetings will also be live-streamed by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29.

 

  • Link to access meeting: October 20, 2021 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87605831233
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 876 0583 1233 -Then press #
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
  1. 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. Chair to Identify Members Participating Remotely.
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

None Scheduled 
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS

David Ogilvie: Fire Department, New Hire
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

Residence Inn Boston Franklin, License Modification, Change of LLC Officers & Managing Directors, 4 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

  1. American Rescue Plan Act: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator

  2. 2020 Federal Census & Reprecincting Update: Nancy Danello, Acting Town Clerk and Kate Sjoberg, GIS Coordinator
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
  1. Capital Budget Subcommittee
  2. Budget Subcommittee
  3. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-59: Update of Town’s Voting Precincts (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-59 - Majority Vote)

 
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-60: Further Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-60 - Majority Vote)
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-61: Further Amending the Veterans’ Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-61 - Majority Vote)
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-62: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5C ½ and Increase in Certain Property Tax Exemptions Pursuant Thereto (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-62 - Majority Vote)
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-63: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 - $28,000 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-63 - Majority Vote)
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-64: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 - $28,000 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-64 - Majority Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None Scheduled
ADJOURN
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