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Franklin Town Council · 2023–2025 Council · Regular meeting

January 3, 2024

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

License Transactions

Approve the request by L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, for a New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and to approve Lisa Ann Truax as the manager

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve the request by L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, for a New Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and to approve Lisa Ann Truax as the manager by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Presentations/Discussions

Approve the amended goals and work plan presented and amended tonight

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve the amended goals and work plan presented and amended tonight by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Resolution 24-01: Adoption of 2024-2025 Town Council and Town Administration Work Plan

Approve Resolution 24-01: Adoption of 2024-2025 Town Council and Town Administration Work Plan, as amended this evening, which is to adopt the 2024-2025 Town Council and Town Administration Work...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-01: Adoption of 2024-2025 Town Council and Town Administration Work Plan, as amended this evening, which is to adopt the 2024-2025 Town Council and Town Administration Work Plan of the Town of Franklin, a copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit 1"; as amended this evening, said adoption is effective until revised or revoked by resolution of the Franklin Town Council by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Bylaw Amendment 24-904: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service

Move Bylaw Amendment 24-904: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service to a Second Reading

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-904: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Resolution 24-02: Acceptance of Parcel A, Drainage Lot, on Westerly Side of Maple Street

Approve Resolution 24-02: Acceptance of Parcel A, Drainage Lot, on Westerly Side of Maple Street

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-02: Acceptance of Parcel A, Drainage Lot, on Westerly Side of Maple Street by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Executive Session

Enter executive session for considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

MOTION to Enter executive session for considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body, as the chair has so declared, and shall not resume into open session, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.

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: Jones, second: Dellorco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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