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Franklin Town Council · 2023–2025 Council · Regular meeting

July 17, 2024

11 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri, Patrick Sheridan

Absent: Melanie Hamblen

During the meeting:

  • Ted Cormier-Leger left the meeting before it ended.

Every vote, in order

Approval Of Minutes

Approve the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Approve the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)

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

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near

Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street

Minutes, page 4

ApproveFailed · 0–8

MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street by Dellorco. SECOND by Frongillo.

No: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, Sheridan

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-NO; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo-NO; Jones-NO; Mercer-NO; Pellegri-NO; Sheridan-NO. ►VOTE: Yes-0, No-8, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Frongillo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Resolution 24-50: Budget Stabilization Account Transfer to the Franklin Public School's FY25 Operating Budget

Approve Resolution 24-50: Budget Stabilization Account Transfer to the Franklin Public School's FY25 Operating Budget

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-50: Budget Stabilization Account Transfer to the Franklin Public School's FY25 Operating Budget by Dellorco. SECOND by Frongillo.

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Frongillo)

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

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition

Move Zoning Bylaw 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition to a second reading

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition to a second reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)

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

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements

Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements to a second reading

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements to a second reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Frongillo.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Frongillo)

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

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule

Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule to a second reading

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule to a second reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)

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

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin

Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing to a second reading

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing to a second reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Frongillo.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Frongillo)

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

Resolution 24-42: Authorization for Town to Implement Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2018 Landfill Land Swap

Waive the reading: Resolution 24-42: Authorization for Town to Implement Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2018 Landfill Land Swap

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Waive the reading by Frongillo. SECOND by Dellorco.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Dellorco)

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

Approve Resolution 24-42: Authorization for Town to Implement Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2018 Landfill Land Swap Legislation, so-called

Minutes, page 8

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-42: Authorization for Town to Implement Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2018 Landfill Land Swap Legislation, so-called by Dellorco. SECOND by Frongillo.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Frongillo)

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

Resolution 24-49: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans' Service Department ($700), Senior Center ($381), Franklin Public

Approve Resolution 24-49: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans' Service Department ($700), Senior Center ($381), Franklin Public Library ($500)

Minutes, page 8

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-49: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans' Service Department ($700), Senior Center ($381), Franklin Public Library ($500) by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)

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

Adjourn

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

MOTION to Adjourn by Dellorco. SECOND by Jones.

Ted Cormier-Leger had left the meeting before this vote.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Jones)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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