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January 4, 2023
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the November 30, 2022 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the November 30, 2022 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Approve the December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the December 14, 2022 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Bylaw Amendment 22-888: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 170-22, Subsection A, Location of Stop Signs
Approve Bylaw Amendment 22-888: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 170-22, Subsection A, Location of Stop Signs
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 22-888: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 170-22, Subsection A, Location of Stop Signs by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones- YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-01: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Approve Resolution 23-01: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri- County Regional Vocational Technical High School for Franklin to provide it with a School Resource Officer
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-01: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri- County Regional Vocational Technical High School for Franklin to provide it with a School Resource Officer by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-02: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Association employees and the
Move Resolution 23-02: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Association employees and the Town of Franklin
MOTION to Move Resolution 23-02: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Association employees and the Town of Franklin by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-03: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Sergeants Union employees and
Approve Resolution 23-03: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Sergeants Union employees and the Town of Franklin
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-03: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Franklin Police Sergeants Union employees and the Town of Franklin by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-04: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Professional Firefighters of Franklin and the
Approve Resolution 23-04: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Professional Firefighters of Franklin and the Town of Franklin
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-04: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Professional Firefighters of Franklin and the Town of Franklin by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-05: Police Station Building Committee Charge
Approve Resolution 23-05: Police Station Building Committee Charge
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-05: Police Station Building Committee Charge by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-06: Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives
Approve Resolution 23-06: Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-06: Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee
Amend Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee, from one ZBA member to a member of the School Committee
MOTION to Amend Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee, from one ZBA member to a member of the School Committee, by Frongillo. SECOND by Hamblen.
No: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, Sheridan
From the minutes
“VOTE (on the friendly amendment ((for it to be a ZBA member or another Planning Board member)) to the proposed amendment): Yes-0, No-9, Absent-0.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Hamblen)
Approve Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Yes: Chandler, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: Cormier-Leger
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0. (Councilor Cormier-Leger voted No.).” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-08: Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee Charge
Approve Resolution 23-08: Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee Charge
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-08: Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee Charge by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-09: Town Administrator Evaluation Subcommittee
Approve Resolution 23-09: Town Administrator Evaluation Subcommittee
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-09: Town Administrator Evaluation Subcommittee by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent- 0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-10: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($5,050), Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,600)
Approve Resolution 23-10: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($5,050), Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,600)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-10: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($5,050), Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,600) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
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