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February 26, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Deborah Pellegri, Thomas Mercer, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: Robert Dellorco
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes by Hamblen. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Jones)
Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service
Waive the reading: Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service
MOTION to Waive the reading by Cormier-Leger. SECOND by Chandler.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Chandler)
Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service
MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 25-924: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service by Hamblen. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Frongillo- YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Jones)
Resolution 25-05: Free Cash To Stabilization Accounts Transfers
Approve Resolution 25-05: Free Cash To Stabilization Accounts Transfers
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-05: Free Cash To Stabilization Accounts Transfers by Hamblen. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Cormier-Leger)
Bylaw Amendment 25-925: Amendment to Sewer System Map (Raymond St.)
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-925: Amendment to Sewer System Map (Raymond St.) to a second reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-925: Amendment to Sewer System Map (Raymond St.) to a second reading by Hamblen. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Cormier-Leger)
Bylaw Amendment 25-926: Amendment to Water System Map (Raymond St.)
Move Bylaw Amendment 25-926: Amendment to Water System Map (Raymond St.) to a second reading
MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-926: Amendment to Water System Map (Raymond St.) to a second reading by Hamblen. SECOND by Cormier-Leger.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Cormier-Leger)
Resolution 25-11: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4
Waive the reading: Resolution 25-11: 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 Chandler.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Cormier-Leger, second: Chandler)
Approve Resolution 25-11: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4
MOTION to Approve Resolution 25-11: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 by Hamblen. SECOND by Jones.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Jones)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session for two exemptions: 1. Exemption: To review and approve minutes from Town Council Executive Sessions, and 2. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Municipal unions)...
MOTION to Enter into executive session for two exemptions: 1. Exemption: To review and approve minutes from Town Council Executive Sessions, and 2. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Municipal unions) - 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 we will not return to open session by Jones. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen- YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-0, Absent-1.” (Motion: Jones, second: Hamblen)
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