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July 19, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 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 May 25, 2023 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the May 25, 2023 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Approve the June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the June 7, 2023 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Approve the June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the June 21, 2023 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Appointments
Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator as listed above with term expiration dates as listed above
MOTION to Ratify the appointments by the Town Administrator as listed above with term expiration dates as listed above by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
License Transactions
Waive the reading: License Transactions
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve the request by Shaw's Supermarket, Inc. d/b/a Shaw's, for a change of Officers/Directors as described above (in document provided in meeting packet)
MOTION to Approve the request by Shaw's Supermarket, Inc. d/b/a Shaw's, for a change of Officers/Directors as described above (in document provided in meeting packet) by Dellorco. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Cormier-Leger)
Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking
Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown...
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map Amendment 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)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition 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)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory...
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units 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)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks 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 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide
Approve Resolution 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Sealer of Weights and Measures Services to Town of Franklin
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Sealer of Weights and Measures Services to Town of Franklin by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two
Waive the reading: Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two
MOTION to Waive the reading by Hamblen. SECOND by Sheridan.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Sheridan)
Approve Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two Open Space Parcels at Brookview Condominium located off Pond Street
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two Open Space Parcels at Brookview Condominium located off Pond Street by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300)
Approve Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300) 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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