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November 15, 2023
19 recorded votes, 15 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
During the meeting:
- Glenn Jones left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Election of Officers
Elect Thomas Mercer as Council Chair
Nomination of Mercer by Hamblen. SECOND by Cormier-Leger. No Discussion. Motion to Appoint Tom Mercer as Chair.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (for Chair): 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: Hamblen, second: Cormier-Leger)
Elect Robert Dellorco as Council Vice Chair
Nomination of Dellorco by Chandler. SECOND by Pellegri. No Discussion. Motion to Appoint Robert Dellorco as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (for Vice Chair): 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: Chandler, second: Pellegri)
Elect Glenn Jones as Council Clerk
Nomination of Jones by Sheridan. SECOND by Hamblen. No Discussion. Motion to Appoint Glenn Jones as Clerk.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (for Clerk): 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: Sheridan, second: Hamblen)
Adoption Of Town Council Procedure Manual
Approve Resolution 23-60: Adoption of Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-60: Adoption of Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council by Pellegri. SECOND by Sheridan.
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: Pellegri, second: Sheridan)
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the October 18, 2023 meeting minutes by Hamblen. SECOND by Pellegri.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Pellegri)
Appointments
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Cynthia Garbosk to serve as a member of the Agricultural Commission, with term expiration June 30, 2026
MOTION to Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Cynthia Garbosk to serve as a member of the Agricultural Commission, with term expiration June 30, 2026, by Hamblen. SECOND by Pellegri.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Pellegri)
License Transactions
Approve the Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Approval of Pledge of Liquor License, and Approval of Bhaveshkumar Patel as the Manager - Heeru Corporation d/b/a...
MOTION to Approve the Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Approval of Pledge of Liquor License, and Approval of Bhaveshkumar Patel as the Manager - Heeru Corporation d/b/a DeVita's Market, Located at 198 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 by Hamblen. SECOND by Pellegri.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Pellegri)
Resolution 23-62: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($1,000)
Approve Resolution 23-62: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($1,000)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-62: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($1,000) by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Frongillo.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Frongillo)
Resolution 23-58: General Funds Appropriation, Transfers and Adjustments FY24
Approve Resolution 23-58: General Funds Appropriation, Transfers and Adjustments FY24
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-58: General Funds Appropriation, Transfers and Adjustments FY24 by Pellegri. SECOND by Frongillo.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Frongillo)
Resolution 23-59: Stormwater Enterprise Fund Appropriation Reduction FY24
Approve Resolution 23-59: Stormwater Enterprise Fund Appropriation Reduction FY24
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-59: Stormwater Enterprise Fund Appropriation Reduction FY24 by Pellegri. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Cormier-Leger)
Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service
Move Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, to a Second Reading by Pellegri. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resubmit Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of
MOTION to Resubmit Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of, by Hamblen. SECOND by Pellegri.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (to reconsider the bylaw amendment): Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Pellegri)
Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice,
Move Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of, to a Second Reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of, to a Second Reading by Pellegri. SECOND by Frongillo.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Frongillo)
Resolution 23-61: 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
Amend Resolution 23-61: 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule to remove the February 14, 2023, date
MOTION to Amend Resolution 23-61: 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule to remove the February 14, 2023, date by Frongillo. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (for the amendment): Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Cormier-Leger)
Move Resolution 23-61: 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule As Amended (vote as amended)
MOTION to Move Resolution 23-61: 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule As Amended by Pellegri. SECOND by Sheridan.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE (as amended): Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Sheridan)
Resolution 23-63: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($1,975)
Approve Resolution 23-63: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($1,975)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-63: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($1,975) by Pellegri. SECOND by Sheridan.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Sheridan)
Resolution 23-64: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Town Administrator Evaluation
Approve Resolution 23-64: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Town Administrator Evaluation
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-64: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Town Administrator Evaluation by Pellegri. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 23-65: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Review of Rules of Procedure of the Town Council
Approve Resolution 23-65: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Review of Rules of Procedure of the Town Council
MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-65: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Review of Rules of Procedure of the Town Council by Pellegri. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Pellegri, second: Cormier-Leger)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Hamblen. SECOND by Pellegri.
Glenn Jones had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Pellegri)
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