FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

April 6, 2011

7:00 PM

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 2, 2011 regular minutes, February 16, 2011

Executive Session Minutes
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS – Community Garden Committee
Zoning Board of Appeals
F. HEARINGS - Public Hearing to solicit comments on a draft Analysis of Brownfields
Cleanup Alternatives for the Town
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:
1. Resolution 11-09: Creation of Franklin Community Garden Committee
2. Resolution 11-11: Transfer of Tax Title Possession Parcels to Different Municipal
Purposes
3. Bylaw Amendment 11-659 Chapter 135, Removal and Undergrounding of Utility
Poles and Overhead Wires and Structures
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M.NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O.EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be
Required
P. ADJOURN
 FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 2, 2011

A meeting of the Town Council was held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Franklin
Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts. Councilors present;
Scott Mason, Judith Pfeffer, Stephen Whalen, Robert Vallee, Tina Powderly, Glenn Jones,
and Matthew Kelly. Joseph McGann, and Shannon Zollo were absent. Administrative
personnel in attendance: Jeffrey Nutting; Town Administrator, Mark Cerel; Town Attorney
and Maxine Kinhart; Assistant to the Town Administrator.

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Mason called the meeting to order at 7:00PM with a
moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 2, 2011 – MOTION by Councilor Whalen to

approve the February 2, 2011 Minutes SECONDED by Councilor Jones. VOTE to
Approve: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairman Mason announced that the Town Council meeting is

recorded by Comcast and Verizon.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: NONE

CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mr. Warren Ravelle of the July 4th Committee presented the
Council with a report on last year’s event.

APPOINTMENTS: NONE HEARINGS: NONE

LICENSE TRANSACTIONS: All Alcohol License - Ichigo Ichie: MOTION by

Councilor Pfeffer to approve an all alcohol license for the Ichigo Ichie restaurant located at
437 West Central Street SECONDED by Councilor Whalen. VOTE to Approve:Yes-7,
No-0, Absent-2.

PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS: NONE
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: ►Mr. Nutting cited letters he received from

citizens in praise of the efforts of Franklin’s firefighters. ►He said professional
development course work had been completed by members of the Police and Public Works
Departments. ►Mr. Nutting reported a $400,000.00 snow and ice removal deficit.

OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: NONE

COUNCILOR COMMENTS: ►Councilor Powderly encouraged Franklin’s senior

citizens to take advantage of circuit breaker tax credits. Those who rent rather than own
are eligible for the tax credits also. She announced that the annual High School Carnival

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fundraiser takes place on March 13 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. ►Councilor Vallee
requested a breakdown on public safety related expenses cited in the July 4th Celebration
Report. Mr. Nutting will provide Councilor Vallee with copies of the bills.

ADJOURN: MOTION by Councilor Vallee to adjourn SECONDED by Councilor

Whalen. VOTE to Approve: Yes-7, No-0, Absent-2.

Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Aghababian, Recording Secretary

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APPOINTMENTS

Franklin Community Garden Committee

MOTION to appointment the following individuals to serve as members of the Franklin
Community Garden Committee.

Amy Acevedo - 64 Maple Street

Christopher Clay - 5 Pauline Drive
Nicole Harter - 353Partridge Street
Deb Schwab - 12 Echo Bridge Road
Teresa Triana - 24 Sophia Circle

DATED: __________, 2011

VOTED:
UNANIMOUS _____

A True Record Attest: YES _____ NO _____

ABSTAIN __________
Deborah L. Pellegri
Town Clerk ABSENT __________

____________________________________
Judith Pond Pfeffer, Clerk
Franklin Town Council
APPOINTMENT:

Zoning Board of Appeals

Timothy C. Twardowski
62 Oxford Drive

The Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals have recommended the appointment of
Timothy C. Twardowski to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

MOTION to ratify the appointment by the Town Administrator of Timothy C. Twardowski

to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

DATED: __________, 2011

VOTED:
UNANIMOUS _____

A True Record Attest: YES _____ NO _____

ABSTAIN __________
Deborah L. Pellegri
Town Clerk ABSENT __________

____________________________________
Judith Pond Pfeffer, Clerk
Franklin Town Council
 SPONSOR: Administration

TOWN OF FRANKLIN
RESOLUTION 11-09

CREATION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Franklin Community Garden Committee will create welcoming

community gardens where we grow healthy food, share knowledge, nurture relationships,
create beauty, and have fun for the citizens of Franklin.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

THAT:

1. There is hereby created a Community Garden Committee.

2. Said committee shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Town
Administrator and ratified by the Town Council.
3. Said committee shall have the following Mission:

Mission Statement
1. We will support our community in growing local food.
2. We will provide locally harvested food to those in need.
3. We will promote increased social interaction through gardening within
our community.
4. We will develop an educational garden for all ages.

4. Said committee terms shall be for one-year expiring June 30, 2012 and be subject
to annual renewal.

This Resolution shall become effective according to the rules and regulation of the Town
of Franklin Home Rule Charter.

DATED: _________________, 2011

VOTED:
UNANIMOUS _________

YES ______ NO _______

A True Record Attest: ABSTAIN _____________

ABSENT ______________
Deborah L. Pellegri
Town Clerk
_______________________________
Judith Pond Pfeffer, Clerk
Franklin Town Council
 Sponsor: Administration

TOWN OF FRANKLIN

RESOLUTION 11-11

TRANSFER OF TAX TITLE POSSESSION PARCELS

TO DIFFERENT MUNICIPAL PURPOSES

WHEREAS, G.L. Chapter 40, §15A provides a procedure to transfer the care,
custody, management and control of municipal land from one municipal purpose to
another specific municipal purpose when the board or officer having charge of said land
determines that it is no longer needed for the purpose for which he is holding it and
gives notice of said fact, and

WHEREAS, the Town Administrator has been appointed custodian pursuant to

G.L. Chapter 60, Section 77B of municipal land acquired by tax title and, as such, has
care, custody, management and control of said land for the purpose of said statute, and

WHEREAS, the Town Administrator, acting as custodian, has determined that

various parcels which comprise said land are no longer needed for said purpose and
has given written notice of said fact,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Franklin Town Council that the

care, custody, management and control of Town's tax title possession parcels be
transferred from the Town Administrator, as custodian, to another Town Board,
Commission or Department for another specific municipal purpose pursuant to G.L.
Chapter 40, Section 15A as follows:

1. To the Franklin Town Council to be held for general municipal purposes:

TITLE REFERENCE
PARCEL ID STREET ACRES
Book, Page
211-019-000 Paddock Lane 0.96947 BK. 26475, PG. 404

2. To the Department of Public Works to be used for stormwater management

and control:
TITLE REFERENCE
PARCEL ID STREET ACRES
Book, Page
DOC. 1,133,709; JUDGEMENT IN TAX LIEN
0.93
221-053-000 Partridge Street CASE DOC. 1,197,572
BK. 14780, PG. 171; JUDGEMENT IN TAX LIEN
0.62
251-010-000 8 Angelo Way CASE BK. 27121, PG. 78
BK. 9960, PG. 82; JUDGEMENT IN TAX LIEN
20.9
253-010-000 White Ave. Off Pond CASE BK. 26045, PG.529
BK. 9960, PG. 81; JUDGEMENT IN TAX LIEN
14.52
253-012-000 Pond Street CASE BK. 26045, PG.529
241-040-000 Noanet Brook Lane 1.408 BK. 26148, PG. 216
 3. To the Conservation Commission to be held and managed for conservation
purposes as provided in G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C:
TITLE REFERENCE
PARCEL ID STREET ACRES
Book, Page
211-016-000 Paddock Lane 0.96949 BK. 26475, PG. 407
226-061-000 Hancock Road 30.778 BK. 26148, PG. 151
BK. 8787, PG. 538; JUDGEMENT IN TAX
242-069-000 Lily Waye 6.1
LIEN CASE BK. 26253, PG. 49
BK. 9132, PG. 107; JUDGEMENT IN TAX
242-071-000 Maple Street 13.293
LIEN CASE BK. 26253, PG. 49
BK. 8787, PG. 537; JUDGEMENT IN TAX
242-072-000 Maple Street 1.54
LIEN CASE BK. 26253, PG. 49
251-101-000 Maple Street 20.95 BK. 25000, PG. 593; JUDGEMENT IN TAX
LIEN CASE BK. 26389, PG.225
BK. 9960, PG. 80; JUDGEMENT IN TAX
254-012-000 Pond Street 11.34
LIEN CASE BK. 26045, PG.529
BK. 25000, PG. 569; JUDGEMENT IN TAX
292-007-000 Prospect Street 5.15
LIEN CASE BK. 27045, PG.517
BK. 25000, PG. 581; JUDGEMENT IN TAX
299-049-000 Russet Hill Road 5.94
LIEN CASE BK. 26253, PG.126

This Resolution shall become effective according to the rules and regulations of
the Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter.

DATED: ______________, 2011 VOTED:

UNANIMOUS _________

A True Record Attest: YES ______ NO______

Deborah L. Pellegri ABSTAIN _______

Town Clerk
ABSENT ________

Judith Pond Pfeffer, Clerk

Franklin Town Council

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TOWN OF FRANKLIN
BYLAW AMENDMENT 11-659
CHAPTER 135, REMOVAL AND UNDERGROUNDING OF
UTILITY POLES AND OVERHEAD WIRES AND STRUCTURES

A BYLAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN BY ADDING A

NEW CHAPTER TO REQUIRE THE REMOVAL AND UNDERGROUNDING OF
UTILITY POLES AND OVERHEAD WIRES AND STRUCTURES IN A PORTION OF
THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE TOWN.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL that Chapter 135 Removal

and Undergrounding of Utility Poles and Overhead Wires and Structures be added to
the Code of the Town of Franklin as follows:

CHAPTER 135 – REMOVAL AND UNDERGROUNDING OF

UTILITY POLES AND OVERHEAD WIRES AND STRUCTURES

§135.1. Purpose.

The purpose of this bylaw is to advance the public health, safety, convenience, and
welfare of the Town by the adoption of a program requiring removal of utility poles and
overhead wires and associated overhead structures in a portion of the Downtown area.

§135.2. Definitions.

For purposes of this Bylaw, the definitions of "person", "poles and overhead wires and
associated overhead structures" and "utility" shall be the same definitions as those set
forth in G.L. Chapter 166, Section 22A.

§135.3. Removal of Existing Poles and Overhead Wires.

§135.3.1. Any utility presently owning or operating poles and overhead wires and
associated overhead structures in the Town along Main Street from its intersection with
East Central Street to its intersection with Depot Street, including the areas within each
intersection shall begin to remove such poles and overhead wires and associated
overhead structures following the effective date of this bylaw in accordance with G.L.
Chapter 166, Section 22D.

§135.3.2. Any utility that fails to remove any poles or overhead wires and associated
overhead structures required to be removed pursuant to Section 5A of this bylaw shall
be punished by fine of not less than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars and not more
than five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars for each consecutive fifteen-day period during
which such failure continues; provided however, that no utility shall have been deemed
to have violated this bylaw, provided that:

a. If replacement facilities for poles or overhead wires and associated overhead

structures required to be removed will be needed in order for a utility to
continue its service, the utility shall, within sixty (60) days after the effective
date of this bylaw, petition the Town Council pursuant to G.L. Chapter 166,
Section 22 for permission to install, erect, or construct under the public ways
replacement facilities for such poles and overhead wires and associated
structures; and

b. The utility shall file with the Town a plan (which shall be consistent with
Section 135.3.1 of this bylaw), for removal of poles and overhead wires and
associated overhead structures and, if needed, for the continuation of its
service, for their replacement with underground facilities; and

c. In each calendar year beginning with the calendar year next following the
effective date of this bylaw and until all such poles and overhead wires and
associated overhead structures shall have been removed, the utility shall in
carrying out its plan, allocate and expend for the direct cost of demolition
and construction (over and above the reasonable value of salvage) an
amount which shall not be less than two percent (2%) of its gross revenues
derived during the next preceding calendar year from its customers in the
Town; and

d. The utility shall, on or before the last day of March in each year, file with the
Town a statement signed under the penalties of perjury, by its Treasurer
setting forth in detail, the amounts spent by the utility during the immediate
preceding calendar year in carrying out its plan, the purposes for which such
expenditures were made, and the gross revenues derived from its customers
in the Town during the immediately preceding calendar year; provided,
however, that no utility which enters into a cooperation agreement under
G.L. Chapter 166, Section 22E shall be deemed to have violated this bylaw
during the term such payments are to be made, so long as said utility shall
not be in default of said cooperation agreement.

§135.3.3. Notwithstanding the effective date of this bylaw, a utility may, in its sole
discretion, cooperate with the Town's plans for early construction and may commence
the removal of its poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures and
proceed to perform the undergrounding work following this bylaw's adoption and prior to
its effective date. Any such early cooperation by any utility will be subject to the utility's
rights to recover its expenditures and impose and collect a billing surcharge under G.L.
Chapter 166, Section 22D and 22M.

§135.3.4. Any utility in providing underground replacement facilities for any poles and
overhead wires and associated overhead structures shall install customer's service

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facilities, as defined in G.L. Chapter 166, Section 22I. In all other respects the provision
of customer's service facilities shall be the responsibility of the person owning,
operating, leasing or renting abutting property, subject to applicable rules, regulations
and tariffs of the utility on file with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of
Public Utilities and to the requirements of applicable laws, ordinances and by-laws. If
the person owning, operating, leasing or renting said property fails to provide such
customer's service facilities which are his responsibility prior to the time for removal of
the poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures of the utility, the
Town Engineer shall have the authority to order the disconnection and removal of any
and all overhead service wires and associated facilities supplying utility service to said
property at the expense of the person owning, operating, leasing or renting said
property, and the Town shall have a claim against said person for the cost thereof and a
lien against said property to secure said claim.

This bylaw amendment shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of the
Franklin Home Rule Charter.

DATED: April 6, 2011

VOTED:
UNANIMOUS _____
A True Record Attest: YES _____ NO _____

ABSTAIN __________
Deborah L. Pellegri ABSENT __________
Town Clerk
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Judith Pond Pfeffer, Clerk
Franklin Town Council