I must apologize once again as technology has left me rather helpless. I guess it may be time for a new Computer. However, I have gotten my machine up and running again and a contingency plan for any more trouble so that I can keep my promise to maintain this blog. Again, please forgive me and I will be updating you on the latest City Council meeting on July 12th within a few days.
Sincerley,
Jeff
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
MONDAYS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I am currently working on a blog covereing the events at the city Council meeting on March 22, 2010. I hope to have it completed and posted by the end of this week. Please stay tuned for some details.
After the meeting on Monday, I approached a couple of City councilors regarding posting thier opinions and comments on this blog. It is an open invitation to all within our city government to open lines of communications with you. I would also like to invite you to post comments and or questions you might have regarding any city topic. If you would like, you may email me your question or comment at forfranklinnh@yahoo.com and I will be glad to pass it along.
Work has begun on the City Budget for next year and I am working on finding dates, times and places of particular workshops that might be held. Unitl, I can get that, I would suggest going to the City's website. I would also strongly encourage you to attend atleast one! The responsability it YOURS to stay engaged, but the other side of that is our city councilors also have a responsability to YOU. I challenge our governing body to SEEK you out to get your thoughts on the budget or any other matter. Afterall, we have elected them to represent US...and they should take a proactive approach in finding out what you think, especially when it comes to the budget. Right?
Jeff
After the meeting on Monday, I approached a couple of City councilors regarding posting thier opinions and comments on this blog. It is an open invitation to all within our city government to open lines of communications with you. I would also like to invite you to post comments and or questions you might have regarding any city topic. If you would like, you may email me your question or comment at forfranklinnh@yahoo.com and I will be glad to pass it along.
Work has begun on the City Budget for next year and I am working on finding dates, times and places of particular workshops that might be held. Unitl, I can get that, I would suggest going to the City's website. I would also strongly encourage you to attend atleast one! The responsability it YOURS to stay engaged, but the other side of that is our city councilors also have a responsability to YOU. I challenge our governing body to SEEK you out to get your thoughts on the budget or any other matter. Afterall, we have elected them to represent US...and they should take a proactive approach in finding out what you think, especially when it comes to the budget. Right?
Jeff
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
THE LATEST
I apologize that nothing has posted regarding the last City Council meeting. I am in the process of moving. Yes, I am still in Franklin and I will be positng the latest news soon.
One thing to remember, there is a City council meeting on Monday, regarding this fiscal years budget. Please plan to attend.
I apologize for the trouble.
If you have any news you would like to post, please let me know. Otherwise feel free to leave a comment.
One thing to remember, there is a City council meeting on Monday, regarding this fiscal years budget. Please plan to attend.
I apologize for the trouble.
If you have any news you would like to post, please let me know. Otherwise feel free to leave a comment.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
City Council Meeting February 1, 2010
All Councilors were present at the February 1, 2010 city council meeting with the exception of Councilor Boyd.
There were public hearings on the following Resolutions:
16-10- A $2,990 supplemental appropriation for an infiltration trench at Odel Park. There was an amendment offered by Councilor Anderozzi that the wording should be changed from the Parks and Rec Trust Fund to the Odel Park Trust Fund. The funds for this project are not coming from General Funds but rather contributions made to the Odel Park Trust Fund
17-10- Concerning $4,000 in grant funds for a 2009 “Business United for Water Security Installation grant.
07-10- An ordinance concerning modifications to Chapter 170, Flood plain management and the adoption and acceptance of new Flood Insurance Rate Maps as well as other required regulatory changes.
18-10-Concerning the acceptance of a matching funds grant for $43, 251 for the implementation of police advocacy and prevention services to the victims of domestic violence.
No members of the public came forward for any of the public hearings. The Council unanimously passed all of these resolutions later in the meeting.
State Representatives, Lee Web and Dave Palfrey came forward for comments. One thing that I found interesting is that the States Rainy day fund is down to 10 million dollars.
City Council considered the minutes from the 2010 Inaugural Program, 2009 City Council Business and the January 4, 2010 City Council meeting. There were no amendments.
Dana Nute, the Director of the Housing Rehab and Energy Conservation, Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Program addressed the council regarding a Three million Dollar grant for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control.
Newly elected School Board Chairman, Kathleen Russo, presented the monthly status report to the Council. She informed the council that there are currently four applicants for the principal position at the High School and that the Superintendents contract has not been renewed, and so the search will begin for a replacement.
Russo asked the City council what kind of information they would like her to report during her monthly updates. The council was concerned primarily with Financial and budget information, which has been apparently lacking in the past. Russo was attentive and seemed to be amenable to provide such information.
Councilor Starkweather, would like more information on academic achievement, although he seemed appreciative of the information regarding school activities, such as the Middle schools effort to contribute to Haiti disaster relief and the Winter Carnival at the High School.
Also, Russo was hopeful that the lines of communication would be more open between the School Committee and City Council after the school board starts meeting at in the same chambers as the City Council. Februarys Committee meeting will be held in the aforementioned chambers.
One last item that seemed to spark some debate was the consideration of a contract with the Andover Rescue Squad for Emergency Medical Service at a cost of $10,000 per year for one year. Councilor Feener seemed rabidly opposed to the price in which Andover would pay Franklin. He indicated that the amount should be doubled to $20,000 and there was an amendment saying as much. However, the amendment was later withdrawn in favor of limiting the time frame of the contract to six months. Councilor Bowers agreed with that approach, but the resolution was ultimately tabled.
According to the Fire Chief, Franklin responds to Andover on a Mutual Aide Basis currently without compensation and his position was that the contract would at least bring some equity to the situation. Although there was some agreement on this point the Council decided that the contract as proposed was still not equitable. There were other details on the contract that bothered some councilors; specifically, Councilor Anderozzi, wanted the agreement to be made with either the Squad or the Town, but not both. It seems that the proposed contract was with both the Town and the Andover Rescue squad, which is apparently a private entity.
The council went into closed session.
Please feel free to post a comment or question.
Members of the public are invited to post a blog on any topic, please email me at forfranklinnh@yahoo.com.
City Councilors and the Mayor are invited to blog on any topic. Please email me at forfranklinnh@yahoo.com.
School Committee members are invited to blog on any topic. Please email me at for franklinnh@yahoo.com.
There were public hearings on the following Resolutions:
16-10- A $2,990 supplemental appropriation for an infiltration trench at Odel Park. There was an amendment offered by Councilor Anderozzi that the wording should be changed from the Parks and Rec Trust Fund to the Odel Park Trust Fund. The funds for this project are not coming from General Funds but rather contributions made to the Odel Park Trust Fund
17-10- Concerning $4,000 in grant funds for a 2009 “Business United for Water Security Installation grant.
07-10- An ordinance concerning modifications to Chapter 170, Flood plain management and the adoption and acceptance of new Flood Insurance Rate Maps as well as other required regulatory changes.
18-10-Concerning the acceptance of a matching funds grant for $43, 251 for the implementation of police advocacy and prevention services to the victims of domestic violence.
No members of the public came forward for any of the public hearings. The Council unanimously passed all of these resolutions later in the meeting.
State Representatives, Lee Web and Dave Palfrey came forward for comments. One thing that I found interesting is that the States Rainy day fund is down to 10 million dollars.
City Council considered the minutes from the 2010 Inaugural Program, 2009 City Council Business and the January 4, 2010 City Council meeting. There were no amendments.
Dana Nute, the Director of the Housing Rehab and Energy Conservation, Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Program addressed the council regarding a Three million Dollar grant for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control.
Newly elected School Board Chairman, Kathleen Russo, presented the monthly status report to the Council. She informed the council that there are currently four applicants for the principal position at the High School and that the Superintendents contract has not been renewed, and so the search will begin for a replacement.
Russo asked the City council what kind of information they would like her to report during her monthly updates. The council was concerned primarily with Financial and budget information, which has been apparently lacking in the past. Russo was attentive and seemed to be amenable to provide such information.
Councilor Starkweather, would like more information on academic achievement, although he seemed appreciative of the information regarding school activities, such as the Middle schools effort to contribute to Haiti disaster relief and the Winter Carnival at the High School.
Also, Russo was hopeful that the lines of communication would be more open between the School Committee and City Council after the school board starts meeting at in the same chambers as the City Council. Februarys Committee meeting will be held in the aforementioned chambers.
One last item that seemed to spark some debate was the consideration of a contract with the Andover Rescue Squad for Emergency Medical Service at a cost of $10,000 per year for one year. Councilor Feener seemed rabidly opposed to the price in which Andover would pay Franklin. He indicated that the amount should be doubled to $20,000 and there was an amendment saying as much. However, the amendment was later withdrawn in favor of limiting the time frame of the contract to six months. Councilor Bowers agreed with that approach, but the resolution was ultimately tabled.
According to the Fire Chief, Franklin responds to Andover on a Mutual Aide Basis currently without compensation and his position was that the contract would at least bring some equity to the situation. Although there was some agreement on this point the Council decided that the contract as proposed was still not equitable. There were other details on the contract that bothered some councilors; specifically, Councilor Anderozzi, wanted the agreement to be made with either the Squad or the Town, but not both. It seems that the proposed contract was with both the Town and the Andover Rescue squad, which is apparently a private entity.
The council went into closed session.
Please feel free to post a comment or question.
Members of the public are invited to post a blog on any topic, please email me at forfranklinnh@yahoo.com.
City Councilors and the Mayor are invited to blog on any topic. Please email me at forfranklinnh@yahoo.com.
School Committee members are invited to blog on any topic. Please email me at for franklinnh@yahoo.com.
City Council Meeting on February 2, 2010
Franklin Council Convened on Monday February 2, 2010. I am currently working on an update of what happened at the meeting. It should post in a few days.
Meanwhile, Please feel free to post a comment, or let me know if there is any links you would like me to add to the Blog.
Thanks-
Jeff
Meanwhile, Please feel free to post a comment, or let me know if there is any links you would like me to add to the Blog.
Thanks-
Jeff
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