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December 18, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Deborah Pellegri, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: Glenn Jones
Every vote, in order
Announcements
Approve Councilor Cobi Frongillo as Temporary Clerk
MOTION to Approve Councilor Cobi Frongillo as Temporary Clerk by Hamblen. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Dellorco)
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Approve the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (vote as amended)
MOTION to Approve the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE (as amended): Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Appointments
Ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Benjamin Rousseau to serve as a Member of the Agricultural Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026
MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Benjamin Rousseau to serve as a Member of the Agricultural Commission, with a term to expire on June 30, 2026, by Frongillo. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Dellorco)
License Transactions
Approve the renewal of alcoholic beverages licenses listed on the attached Renewal List for the year 2025 with the issuance of licenses that have inspections, fees or taxes outstanding to be...
MOTION to Approve the renewal of alcoholic beverages licenses listed on the attached Renewal List for the year 2025 with the issuance of licenses that have inspections, fees or taxes outstanding to be withheld (physically held in the Town Administrator's Office) until all items are resolved by Frongillo. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-78: Adoption of Town Council 2024-2025 Goals
Table Resolution 24-78: Adoption of Town Council 2024-2025 Goals
MOTION to Table Resolution 24-78: Adoption of Town Council 2024-2025 Goals by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-79: Approval of Town of Franklin Official Town Logo
Approve Resolution 24-79: Approval of Town of Franklin Official Town Logo
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-79: Approval of Town of Franklin Official Town Logo by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Frongillo, Hamblen, Mercer, SheridanNo: Dellorco, Pellegri
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-6, No-2, Absent-1. (Councilor Dellorco and Councilor Pellegri voted no.).” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies
Approve Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-82: Adoption of Updated Fiscal Policies by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-83: Grant of Overhead System Easement, Town Owned Land at the Northerly Side of East Central Street to
Waive the Reading: Resolution 24-83: Grant of Overhead System Easement, Town Owned Land at the Northerly Side of East Central Street to
MOTION to Waive the Reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 24-83: Grant of Overhead System Easement, Town Owned Land at the Northerly Side of East Central Street to Originate from Pole #574
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-83: Grant of Overhead System Easement, Town Owned Land at the Northerly Side of East Central Street to Originate from Pole #574 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
Waive the Reading: Resolution 24-80: 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.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Dellorco)
Approve Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-80: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02), Fire Dept. ($1,515)
Approve Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02), Fire Dept. ($1,515)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-81: Gift Acceptance - Veterans' Services Department ($2,735), Senior Center ($130.02), Fire Dept. ($1,515) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Adjourn
Adjourn
MOTION to Adjourn by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
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