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February 28, 2024
15 recorded votes, 13 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:
- Cobi Frongillo left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the January 31, 2024 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the January 31, 2024 meeting minutes 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)
Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On
TAKE NO ACTION on Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On or Near King Street, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code...
MOTION to TAKE NO ACTION on Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On or Near King Street, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map by Jones. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, PellegriNo: Dellorco, Sheridan
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo-YES; Jones-YES; Hamblen-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-NO. ►VOTE: Yes-7, No-2, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Cormier-Leger)
License Transactions
Approve the License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw's; Located at 255 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
MOTION to Approve the License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw's; Located at 255 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038, 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)
Resolution 24-03: FY24 Capital Improvement Plan
Approve Resolution 24-03: FY24 Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-03: FY24 Capital Improvement Plan by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-04: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers
Approve Resolution 24-04: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-04: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-08: Town Council's Support of Pending State Legislation Entitled "The Municipal Empowerment Act"
Approve Resolution 24-08: Town Council's Support of Pending State Legislation Entitled "The Municipal Empowerment Act"
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-08: Town Council's Support of Pending State Legislation Entitled "The Municipal Empowerment Act" by Hamblen. SECOND by Dellorco.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent- 1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Dellorco)
Resolution 24-09: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
Approve Resolution 24-09: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-09: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-10: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,900), Senior Center ($200), Police Dept. ($50)
Approve Resolution 24-10: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,900), Senior Center ($200), Police Dept. ($50)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-10: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Dept. ($2,900), Senior Center ($200), Police Dept. ($50) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-11: Designation of "Special Municipal Employee" Under State Ethics Law
Approve Resolution 24-11: Designation of "Special Municipal Employee" Under State Ethics Law
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-11: Designation of "Special Municipal Employee" Under State Ethics Law by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-12: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 24-12: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-01.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 24-12: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-12: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 24-13: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 24-13: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 24-13: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-13: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Subcommittee Reports
PUT the written summary into Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's personnel file
MOTION to PUT the written summary into Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's personnel file by Chandler. SECOND by Hamblen.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Chandler, second: Hamblen)
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...
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.
Cobi Frongillo had left the meeting before this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones- YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
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