September 2 Town Council Meeting

Date: 
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 7:00pm
Agenda ItemSummary
Agenda Meeting Date September 2, 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: August 12, 2020 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  • Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 845 2024 9494 --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

a. July 29, 2020

 

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

- None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

- None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

Lot Line #4: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Beaver and Oak Streets

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

- None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Building, Inspections, ZBA: Gus Brown

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-51: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Department, $15.423.66 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-51 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-52: Revision of 2020 Town Council Meeting Schedule (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-52 - Majority Roll Call Vote )

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-53: Appropriation of Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-53 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-54: Gift Acceptance - Senior Center, $396.30 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-54 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 20-55: Acceptance of Grant of Roadway Easement - S.C. Rossi Automotives Services, Inc. (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-55 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-858: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Beaver and Oak Streets - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-858 to a second reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 20-859: Sewer System Extension - 100 Daniels Street - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 20-859 to a Second Reading - Majority Roll Call 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