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March 13, 2024
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
- Glenn Jones rejoined the meeting after stepping out.
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the February 28, 2024 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the February 28, 2024 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near
Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street, to the Planning Board
MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street, to the Planning Board by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion .
Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Pellegri
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0. (Councilor Pellegri voted No.).” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-14: Direction for Issuance of Request for Expressions of Interest for Purchase/Lease and Redevelopment of
Approve Resolution 24-14: Direction for Issuance of Request for Expressions of Interest for Purchase/Lease and Redevelopment of Former Davis Thayer Elementary School, 137 West Central Street
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-14: Direction for Issuance of Request for Expressions of Interest for Purchase/Lease and Redevelopment of Former Davis Thayer Elementary School, 137 West Central Street, by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Councilor Jones recused himself.
The minutes note that Glenn Jones had stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-0, Recused-1. (Councilor Jones had recused himself.).” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-15: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($4,817.48)
Approve Resolution 24-15: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($4,817.48)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-15: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($4,817.48) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purposes of Exemption #1: To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to...
MOTION to Enter executive session for the purposes of Exemption #1: To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or Individuals, and also for Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (Police, Fire, Public Works, Facilities, Library) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to 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)
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