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About to begin live reporting of the Town Council meeting agenda doc franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0622

Meeting opened by Chair Mercer, reads the normal opening protocol statement on access via live stream, cable or Zoom. Also available via YouTube #tc0622

Motion to approve minutes of Apr 13 meeting, moved, second, passes
Motion to approve minutes of May 25, motion for approval of May 26, separate motions, separate seconds, both passed as did the first with 9-0 votes #tc0622

Proclamation to recognize Electric Youth before their European Tour #tc0622

The Electric Youth group performs a couple of songs for the Council. They have a concert Fri & Sat before heading to Europe next week for their tour #tc0622

Councilor Cormier-Leger reads the LGBTQ+ proclamation #tc0622

Brief break for photos, back in session #tc0622

APPOINTMENTS
a.Richard Salve - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department
b.Timothy Sweeney - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department #tc0622 photos to follow, sworn in and pinned by family members

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Annual Reappointments of Boards and Committees franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0622 motion to approve, second, passes 9-0 clarification questions on renewals and open spots, notice coming in July for remaining opening

Tri-County School Committee Appointment - Jennifer D’Angelo franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… motion and second, passes 9-0

Resolution 22-36: FY23 CPA Budget & Reservations (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-36 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0622 motion, second, discussion (none) Jamie's update was sufficient, passes 9-0

Resolution 22-37: FY23 CPC Appropriation of Capital Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-37 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0622 actual authorization of funds for the projects as discussed and approved by CPC, motion, second, passes 9-0

Resolution 22-38: CPC Appropriation of Funds - Debt Service Maple Hill Land (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-38 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0622 the formal authorization for the debt service of Maple Hill purchase from CPA funds, moved, second, passes 9-0

Resolution 22-40: Appropriation Transfers FY22 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-40 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… budget transfers to balance books in advance of June 30 fiscal year end #tc0622

Resolution 22-41: Authority for Town Administrator to File Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-41 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0622 moved, second, SRF program req's call for this approval, passes 9-0

Resolution 22-42: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($1,960) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-42 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0622 moved, second, passes 9-0

Correction, passes 8-1 (not 9-0) #tc0622

Under new business, further info on the gas emissions presentation during citizen comments, flag discussion requested, parking coming up through EDC, historical district on target for later this year #tc0622

Council comments, reminder on Pride Day coming June 26, Chandler after hearing Electric Youth is in a good mood so no complaints, art gallery reception Thursday at Escape into Fiction, Pride Day 12-4, on the Town Common, #tc0622

Shout out to FHS baseball for their season, #tc0622 condolences to the Bower family,
Motion to enter executive session, second, passes 9-0 (for negotiation), not to return to open session via roll call

That's all for tonight catch you next time

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