1. Resolution 10-70:Classification Tax Allocation– Residential Factor
single rate approved, 8-0
2. Resolution 10-71:Classification Tax Allocation – Open Space Exemption
motion to approve that there not be an exception for open space, passed 8-0
3. Resolution 10-72:Classification Tax Allocation – Small Businesses Exemption
motion to approve that there not be an exception for small businesses, passed 8-0
4. Resolution 10-73: Classification Tax Allocation – Residential Property Exemption
motion to approve that there not be an exception for residential property, passed 8-0
interruption to acknowledge an excess capacity for the tax levy, due to a rounding error.
Judy needed to sign a special document so the tax bills could begin to be processed.
6. Resolution 10-75: Appropriation – Fire Truck
requesting 100,000 to continue the funding process for a new truck
motion to approve, seconded
Taking money from the debt stabilization fund to close the account. The money had been put aside to work with the ten year capital plan, as the plan has come to an end, this money is being put to good use here
McCarragher - in the last tne years we have been reducing fleet size, rotational program to keep front line on for ten years, and in reserve for 10 years, the vehicle we are trying to replace is 20 years old. Insurance rating is required to have certain pumping capacity. The number of fires nationwide are decreasing but in MA they are not. Our experience in Franklin is static, we run the same amount each year. We are decreasing our fleet size
Vallee - i see numbers on the internet
McCarragher - we are working with two vehicle manufacturers to get to that point where we are not just fire trucks. The way we build fire trucks is against an old model. You still have to go to the marketplace, you still have to keep things service ready
McCarragher - 65% of our traffic is ambulance calls
Vallee - I think you should focus on hazmat and other vehicles
McCarragher - there is not a movement
Vallee - How many times has the new ladder truck been used?
McCarragher - are we looking to regionalization, yes it takes all to come to the table
Mason - How many times does that truck have to save someones life to be worth its expense?
McCarragher - We used the truck on Monday to get to the roof where the explosion occurred. I am not comfortable providing an answer on number?
Mason - I'll tell you, it is one.
Pfeffer - long approval of the need even in these times
Nutting - injuries to firefighters is also important, better equipment will avoid injuries. You don't see the cost but the Town will save money with safer firefighters. People always think of the citizens but we also think of the operations.
Kelly - You may see the shiney red fire truck but it doesn't show the rotting out on the inside. It was a tough decision on the capital committee but I think this was a good one.
Whalen - for a town this size to have a first rate fire dept. On the one hand, we are taking out 100,000 to put aside for a unit that would we man?
McCarragher - you are not putting the money out the door, it is being moved from one account to another account.
Passed 7-0-1 via roll call, Vallee - abstained
8. Resolution 10-77: Appropriation – Demolition of House on DelCarte Property
motion to amend to $16,000
The amount of $24,000 was initial a open bid
The $16,000 came from the DPW doing the work in-house
price for asbestos abatement and tank removal was $6,000 and bid separately
It is 2 stories, about 1400 sq feet built 50 years ago
taking out the foundation and backfilling and leveling
Passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
motion to approve that there not be an exception for small businesses, passed 8-0
4. Resolution 10-73: Classification Tax Allocation – Residential Property Exemption
motion to approve that there not be an exception for residential property, passed 8-0
interruption to acknowledge an excess capacity for the tax levy, due to a rounding error.
Judy needed to sign a special document so the tax bills could begin to be processed.
6. Resolution 10-75: Appropriation – Fire Truck
requesting 100,000 to continue the funding process for a new truck
motion to approve, seconded
Taking money from the debt stabilization fund to close the account. The money had been put aside to work with the ten year capital plan, as the plan has come to an end, this money is being put to good use here
McCarragher - in the last tne years we have been reducing fleet size, rotational program to keep front line on for ten years, and in reserve for 10 years, the vehicle we are trying to replace is 20 years old. Insurance rating is required to have certain pumping capacity. The number of fires nationwide are decreasing but in MA they are not. Our experience in Franklin is static, we run the same amount each year. We are decreasing our fleet size
Vallee - i see numbers on the internet
McCarragher - we are working with two vehicle manufacturers to get to that point where we are not just fire trucks. The way we build fire trucks is against an old model. You still have to go to the marketplace, you still have to keep things service ready
McCarragher - 65% of our traffic is ambulance calls
Vallee - I think you should focus on hazmat and other vehicles
McCarragher - there is not a movement
Vallee - How many times has the new ladder truck been used?
McCarragher - are we looking to regionalization, yes it takes all to come to the table
Mason - How many times does that truck have to save someones life to be worth its expense?
McCarragher - We used the truck on Monday to get to the roof where the explosion occurred. I am not comfortable providing an answer on number?
Mason - I'll tell you, it is one.
Pfeffer - long approval of the need even in these times
Nutting - injuries to firefighters is also important, better equipment will avoid injuries. You don't see the cost but the Town will save money with safer firefighters. People always think of the citizens but we also think of the operations.
Kelly - You may see the shiney red fire truck but it doesn't show the rotting out on the inside. It was a tough decision on the capital committee but I think this was a good one.
Whalen - for a town this size to have a first rate fire dept. On the one hand, we are taking out 100,000 to put aside for a unit that would we man?
McCarragher - you are not putting the money out the door, it is being moved from one account to another account.
Passed 7-0-1 via roll call, Vallee - abstained
8. Resolution 10-77: Appropriation – Demolition of House on DelCarte Property
motion to amend to $16,000
The amount of $24,000 was initial a open bid
The $16,000 came from the DPW doing the work in-house
price for asbestos abatement and tank removal was $6,000 and bid separately
It is 2 stories, about 1400 sq feet built 50 years ago
taking out the foundation and backfilling and leveling
Passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
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