Agenda for the December 2019 Town Council Meeting Released

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting Monday night at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. The public agenda and agenda packet is posted below.

Public Agenda

Town of Franklin Council
Agenda
December 2, 2019
6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order- Mayor Bob Scott

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae

3. Approval of the November 4, 2019, Town Council Minutes - Town Council

4. Recognition of Service for Council Members Adam Kimsey and Brandon McMahan - Mayor Bob Scott and Town Council

5. Oath of Office for Mayor and Town Council Members - Macon County Clerk of Court Vic Perry

6. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore - Town Council

7. Adoption of the December 2, 2019, Town Council Agenda

8. Approval of the Consent Agenda for December 2, 2019

A.) Budget Amendments
B.) Tax Refund and Tax Releases
C.) Street Closing Request for Whoville Event
D.) Approval of the 2020 Town Council Regular Meeting Schedule
E.) Approval of the 2020 Town of Franklin Holiday Schedule

9. Public Hearing 6:05pm for Re-Zoning Petition for Dryman Road

10. Public Session (the rest of us know this as the Public Comment Period)

11. New Business

A.) Board Action on Re-Zoning Petition for Dryman Road -Town Council
B.) Letter of Support for NCDOT's Growth Projections for Macon County Transportation Plan -Rose Bauguess
C.) Funding Request for Martin Luther King Jr Celebration - Bobbie Contino
D.) Update from Franklin Fire and Rescue - Chief Matthew Breedlove

12. Announcements

A.) Town Offices will be closed December 24, 25, and 26 in observance of the Christmas Holiday
B.) Town Hall Offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in observance of New Year's Day

13. Adjourn




Agenda Packet

Dec 2019 Town Council Agenda by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Agenda for October 2019 Regular Meeting of the Franklin Town Council Released Video Added

**edit** Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 1:20pm. A video of the meeting has been uploaded to Youtube and embedded below.






The Franklin Town Council will be holding its regular meeting for October 2019 on Monday night in the lower level of the town hall. The meeting begins at 6pm and is open to the public. Macon Media intends to be there to stream live video of the meeting and to record it for later uploading to the internet.

Copies of the public agenda and agenda packet are posted below. Several readers have said they cannot access documents in a PDF format, so I (Bobby) have attempted to transcribe portions of the agenda packet so they can be read.


Franklin Town Council
Agenda
October 7, 2019
6:00pm
1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae

3. Adoption of the October 7, 2019 Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for October 7, 2019

A.) Approval of the September 3, 2019, Town Counmtil Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Street Closing Request for Jeepers Creepers
D.) Tax Releases
E.) Forward Re-Zoning Petition to the Town Planning Board
F.) Set Public Hearing for Plat Stamp Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance

5. Public Session (Public Comments)

6. New Business:

A.) Presentation on Growing Outdoor Communities - Cory McCall
B.) Discussion on Love Street Property - Joyce Handley
C.) Discussion on Waiving Tap Fees for Macon County's New Dog Park - Town Manager Summer Woodard
D.) Discussion on W-R Contract for Phase II of the Water Treatment Plant - Town Manager Summer Woodard
E.) Update on Leash Law- Town Manager Summer Woodard and Town Attorney John Henning Jr
F.) Update on Opportunity Zones - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae

7. Legal:

A.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Guardrail Policy - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.
B.) Update on NCDOT SidewalkAgreement along US-441 South to Prentiss Bridge - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

8. Announcements

A.) Town Hall Movie Night will be Friday, October 8, 2019
B.) Pumpkinfest will be Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 9am to 4pm
C.) Second Annual Town of Franklin Leaf Pickup is available

9. Adjourn


Copy of Agenda Packet sent to media outlets

Franklin Town Council Agenda for OCtober 2019 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Expanded Public Agenda


Franklin Town Council
EXPANDED Agenda
October 7, 2019
6:00pm
1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae

3. Adoption of the October 7, 2019, Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for October 7, 2019

A.) Approval of the September 3, 2019, Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Street Closing Request for Jeepers Creepers
D.) Tax Releases
E.) Forward Re-Zoning Petition to the Town Planning Board

The family of the Lillian Fouts Estate would like to have this parcel rezoned from R-1 to C-3. The parcel is in the ETJ and not in the city limits. It adjoins R-1 to the north and west, C-3 off of US-441 N 9Georgia Road) & Belden Circle to the north, east and south. Currently the only road access is off of Dryman Road. The site is served with city 6" water line, the nearest sewer line is down on the Georgia Road. The only major consideration to review is the traffic on Dryman Road for a commercial development.

F.) Set Public Hearing for Plat Stamp Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance

The town manager suggests (if approved) set a public hearing for plat stamp amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for Monday, November 4, 2019 at 6:05pm.

Copy of the proposed change and resolution:

Ordinance No. 2019-008
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN TO PROVIDE A STANDARD PLAT REVIEW ZONING CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL

WHEREAS, there was adopted a unified development ordinance for the Town of Franklin, by a unanimous vote of the Board of Aldermen, at its regular meeting held on the 1st day of October, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the Acts of the State Legislature of the State fo North Carolina empower and authorize the Legislative Body of this Town to adopt ordinances, and to revise, amend, augment, and restate ordinances adopted pursuant to that authority; and

WHEREAS, as the Legislative Body of the Town of Franklin, the Town Council deems it necessary and expediant to adopt certain amendments to the unified development ordinance for the Town of Franklin, and has considered adoption of the same after due advertisement and public hearing;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Franklin that:

Section 1. §152.052(E)(4)(i) of the Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:

"(i) All the following certifications shall appear on the final plat, including the Zoning Certificate of Approved Nonconformity, if applicable:

...

5. Zoning Certificate of Approved Nonconformity. The proposed [boundary line adjustment, subdivision] depicted herein is not in conformance with the requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance of the Town of Franklin. This recording is now listed as a legal nonconforming use and is hereby approved for recording in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Macon County.

5. 6. Review Officer Certification. State of North Carolina, County of Macon, I, ____, Review Officer of Macon County, certify that the map or plat to which this certification is affixed meets all the statutory requirements for recording.
(Date) (Review Officer)

Section 2. Except as amended hereby, the affected sections of the Unified Development Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect as enacted.


Planning Board Recommendations
Town of Franklin
September 16, 2019
Findings

• Applicant - Town of Franklin
• Original apllication was submitted on August 27, 2019
• This addition to the UDO would give the Land Use Administrator another stamp he/she could use to properly apprive of plats for zoning approval to be recorded.
• The only stamp currently allowed has potential to stamp a plat that is non-conforming and say that it conforms to the UDO.

Recommendation Consideration:

152.163(A)

1. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same, category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes

2. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of an individual or small group. Yes, so property owners would be made aware of the non-conforming use at the time of recordation.

3. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted uder the proposed districty classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. Yes

4. There is convincing demonstration that the character of any neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes, it will just simple be making everyone aware of the non-conforming use.

5. The proposed change is in accord with the principles of growth, sound planning principles and any applicable small area plan. Yes

Recommendation: Planning Board recommends this UDO amendment change.

5. Public Session (Public Comments)

6. New Business:

A.) Presentation on Growing Outdoor Communities - Cory McCall


Macon County Economic Development Commission
July 11, 2019 Meeting
SCC - Macon - Franklin, North Carolina

MINUTES
Present: David Hubbs, Vice-Chair; Barbara McRae, Secretary; Tommy Jenkins, Executive Director; Ken Murphy; Bill Futral, Mark West, Roger Plemons, Cory McCall. Guests: Robin Jenkins, Luke Barber (reporter/Franklin Press)

Absent: Johnny Mira-Knippel, Chair; Brain Stiehler, Jim Breedlove, Brett Murphy, Karl Gillespie, Ronnie Beale, Derek Roland

In the absence of Chairman Johnny Mire-Knippel, Vide-Chair David Hubbs conducted the meeting.

Mark West: Motion to approve minutes of May 9, 2019 meeting.
Bill Futral: Second.
Passed unanimously.

Mr Hubbs introduced Noah Wilson, Director of Growing Outdoor Partnerships, who gave a presentation on this regional effort.

Growing Outdoor Partnerships

Economic development and outdoor recreation are coming together in the region, Mr Wilson said. Last year, partners created 200 outdoor industry jobs in the 25 Western North Carolina Counties his project covers.

Growing Outdoor Partnerships is funded by ARC [editors note: Appalachian Regional Commission URL] and is considered a pilot for other Appalachian communities that are moving toward a goal of healthy people, healthy places. The effort is part of an ARC commitment to replace the economic importance of coal in the region. In Macon County, the loss of the Caterpillar plant was part of a cascade of economic impacts related to the decline of coal mining.
The question ARC considered is: How can we help these rural counties use recreation as a driver?

Noting "You can't outsource the mountains," Mr Wilson explained that, despite the popularity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and other outdoor attractions, the Appalachians have not been as successfully branded as the Rockies.

The project includes six basic areas of focus:

1. Workforce development. The goal: anyone who wnats a job in the outdoor space can get a job and anyone who needs workers can find an employee.

Efforts to build workforce include creation of five or six certificate programs at WCU [editors note: Western Carolina University URL], such as Masters in Recreation. The degrees are given through established departments of the school.

Another aspect of workforce creation is participation by Growing Outdoor Partnerships in a large outdoor-retailers show. EDC member Cory McCall serves on the GOP advisory board and attended the show this year.

Mr Wilson also mentioned the partnership's recruiting efforts and a new textile programs to promote a resurgence of sewing work in WNC 9Tents, outdoor gear and kayaks, for example). This requires specialized sewing skills but build on skills many in thie regional already posses.

2. Expanding entrepreneurship & capital access. Mountain BizWorks is the primary manager & fiscal agent of the customized training portion of this effort. Capital access is through Capital Investment Fund, SW Commission loan fund; and NCI for larger projects.

3. Regional Branding & Marketing. The Most-Visited Places (GSMNP and BR Parkay) are in our backyard, but "all the imagery is Rocky Mountains." How do we fill that brand out? We can leverage it through all partnerships, including regional TDAs and TDCs.

\4. Connecting supply chains. Downloadable data is available through Manufactured NC, supply chain working group. We need to figure out what we can make in NC, and market it well, Mr Wilson said. Who has those capacities? He noted that people want US manufactured items. "There is opportunity, catcvh that wave!"

5. Weaving together regional outdoor community. Organize all segments around supply chains. Identify the parties: Marketing and branding. Infrastructure. Local government. Summer camps. Permitting agencies. Lawyers and accountants who understand seasonal cycles, how pieces fit together.

An annual regional conference bringning all partners together has been held at WCU, but has outgrown it and moved to Asheville:


Outdoor Economy Conference: October 10, Crown Plaza, Asheville.
6. Driving Economic Development. It is important for developers to understand the culture of the outdoors, what makes someone in that industry take notice of you, how you dress. "Make plans to build an industry."

Discussion on an Outdoor Economy

Noah Wilson's presentation stimulated a lengthy discussion on how Macon County can develop its own outdoor economy. Following are some of the questions and thoughts members expressed.

Bill Futral: How do you get the word out?

Noah Wilson: Networking

Ken Murphy: Is Franklin Chamber equipped to get the word out? He suggested mini-courses for merchants and others, so they know how to answer visitors' questions, re "What is there to do here?"

Cory McCall & Ken Murphy: Something like "Heart of Brevard" - map of county with locations of waterfalls, overlays that show mountain bike trails, etc. Perhaps on Outdoor 76 building.

Noah Wilson: Existing businesses are a catalyst for the industry, as anyone who wants to put a business in the county tends to be someone who wants to be outdoors.

Cory McCall: The outdoor industry includes more than just "earthy" pursuits like hiking. ATVs, fishing, and much more are part of it.

Ken Murphy: What activities are going on that we could participate in that include outreach to municipal areas?

Noah Wilson: How do you ensure that we're marketing to right people, being smart with our dollar?

Cory McCall: We need to coordinate branding - run with a strong, consistent brand.

Tommy Jenkins: The thought The thought in the past was that Asheville was the center of this, but you (GOP) are doing a good job of spreading it out.

Noah Wilson: There are 19 projects in this program; every one has a rural focus.

Tommy Jenkins: We have as a community a lack of focus on planning for outdoor recreation. This would be a convenient time to look at how to develop a strategic plan from a community perspective on how to develop our outdoor economy. Cory serves on Growing Outdoors Partnerships' advisory board. I have asked him to develop a working group to do a strategic plan for the county.

Cory McCall: I've been impressed with individuals on the advisory board. There is great potential in our community... I've been shocked at how many people commented on the outdoor recreation economy, asked about interviews, wanted quotes. This is prime time to step up and ride this wave. We need to maximize how we capitalize on this and develop a feasible plan.

Tommy Jenkins: It is important to reach out to others in this sector, include them and get their input. I will get together with Cory next week, develop a timeline, see who we can pull in from the community. We'll depend on Bill Futral for Highlands input.

Ken Murphy: Part of this should be working with other counties in the region.

Cory McCall: Everyone understands that we're all in the same boat. We're more connected than ever. We have no option - we have to work together. The emphasis is on rural.

Tommy Jenkins referred to a handout showing $1.64 billion per year spent on outdoor recreation in 11th Congressional District. [editor's note: the handout was not included in the agenda packet]

Cory McCall: It is exciting to see our region taking a lead on this.

Noah Wilson: We have been building organically. We need to do this as a region, build out brand and run with it.


Motion on Strategic Plan

Barbara McRae moved and Cory McCall seconded that we proceed with deveoping a strategic plan for the county on the outdoor recreation economy. The motion passed unanimously. (As noted above, Mr Jenkins has asked Cory MCCall to lead this effort. He asked Bill Futral to represent Highlands in the working group.)

Director's Report

Mr Jenkins did not have a written report but gave a brief oral report. Highlights include:

• We continue to work on some projects involving new retail on 441 bypass.
• EDC is working on a company expansion that would add quite a few jobs. We are doing a grant application for that project.
• Braodband continues to be a matter of importance. Otto community's Little Tennessee Broadband iniative is going forward. There is movement on their work with Haywood EMC, and that could impact Scaly Mountain as well.

(Aside. David Hubbs: Starlink, Elon Musk's initiative, launched 60 satellites in May. These are the first 60 of about 12,000 he will eventually put in orbit. His intention is to provide internet access from low earth orbit to the entire planet. With an antennaae [editor's note: correct spelling is antenna] the size of a pizza box, that would give you 40 mg. [editor's note: it is unknown what HUbbs was trying to say. The goal is to provide Gigabit service to rural and underserved customers. See x for more information on the project.] Initial launch is expected in May. A few days after launch, a guy in the Netherlands got a video of train of satellites going across. No word on how much the service will cost. Probably by 2024-2025 Starlink will start providing service.)

• Workforce development: EDC is working with NC Career Center, staying on top of demand for employees.

Other

Barbara McRae provided information on several projects:

• Upcoming charette for Franklin Comprehensice Plan (June 17-19).
• Status of work and funding for onumental staue planned for Little Tennessee River and Nikwasi Mound area.
• Recent expansion of Women's History Trail to 14 sites.
• Decision of Cerokee Tribal Council to place $150,000 recurring line item in their budget to fund Nikwasi Initiative. This will allow NI to hire staff and fund other expenses.

Having no additional business, the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara McRae, Secretary



B.) Discussion on Love Street Property - Joyce Handley

C.) Discussion on Waiving Tap Fees for Macon County's New Dog Park - Town Manager Summer Woodard

Macon County has requested that the Town of Franklin waive all tap fees associated with the dog park the county is building on Phillips Street. A transcribed copy is posted below:

Ms Woodard, Mayor Scott and Honorable Councilmembers,

I hope this letter finds each of you well. As you are aware, construction of a new dog park facility is currently underway, on the 7.35 acre tract of land owned by Macon County, located inside the Town of Franklin. The property, which is bordered by Phillips Street to the East, is more particularly describes PIN# 659418589 in records furnished by the Macon County Tax Office. [editor's note: Link to property description on the county website http://gis2.maconnc.org/lightmap/Property/PropertyDetails.aspx?PID=6594185859 ]

Upon completion, the fenced-in dog park will contain public restrooms, a walking trail and additional parking. We feel strongly, that this $120,000 investment will benefit residents and visitors to both Macon County and the Town of Franklin. In light of the mutual benefits this facility will provide, we would respectfully request that the Town Council consider waiving all tap fees associated with the proposed new dog park facility.

Kindest Regards,

Derek C Roland
Macon County, Manager

D.) Discussion on W-R Contract for Phase II of the Water Treatment Plant - Town Manager Summer Woodard

A copy of the proposed Agreement for Engineering Services to the Town of Franklin for Phase II of the Water Treatment Plant expansion has been extracted from the agenda sent to media outlewts and is embedded below for transparency purposes.

Water Treatment FTC 10-2019 Agenda pp 44-52 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

E.) Update on Leash Law- Town manager Summer Wooard and Town Attorney John Henning Jr
F.) Update on Opportunity Zones - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae

7. Legal:

A.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Guardrail Policy - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

A transcribed copy of the proposed Town of Franklin Streets and Sidewalks policies is included below.

Town of Franklin
Streets and Sidewalks Policies


I. Town Policy

It is the Town's policy to provide for the common good of its citizens by maintaining streets and sidewalks that are the most efficient, useful, and safe condition that can be provided within the Town's resources.

II. Regulations

Where federal and state laws and regulations supercede these policies, they shall be interpreted and enacted to conform to such laws and regulations. Where the Town has previously enacted an ordinance that conflicts with this policy, the ordinance shall prevail. The Town Manager is authorized to adopt changes to this policy that are mandated by applicable law. In situations that are not addressed by law or ordinance, the Town Manager is authorized to act on behalf and in the best interests of the Town.

III. Traffic Safety Devices

A. INSTALLATION OF GUARDRAILS AND OTHER SAFETY DEVICES. Guardrails and other safety devices shall be installed upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director, within funds budgeted by the Town Council. The Public Works Director shall base the recommendation upon current and applicable regulations of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.


B.) Update on NCDOT SidewalkAgreement along US-441 South to Prentiss Bridge - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

A copy of the proposed agreement between the town and the NCDOT has been extracted from the agenda packet and embedded below.

Sidewalk Agreement Frankllin and NCDOT Agenda-pages-57-63 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

8. Announcments

A.) Town Hall Movie Night will be Friday, October 8, 2019
B.) Pumpkinfest will be Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9am to 4pm
C.) Second Annual Town of Franklin Leaf Pickup is available

9. Adjourn



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Joint Meeting Between the Franklin, Highlands, and County Boards

The local governing boards met on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Franklin Fire department for a meal, fellowship, then a period where the leader of each board spoke about what their particular board has accomplished since the last joint meeting and to share information on projects of mutual benefit. Since Macon Media tries to put as little spin on the news as possible, you can watch the videos below to see for yourself exactly what each leader had to say without first being filtered through a reporter and news outlet.

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Franklin Town Council to Meet Tonight for August 2019 Regular Meeting

The Franklin TYown Council will be meeting tonight in the lower level of the town hall at 6pm tonight. Copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet are posted below. If there is enough internet bandwidth at the time of the meeting, a live video player will be embedded in this article, otherwise, it will be a few days before the video can be processed.

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Roll Call
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Public Agenda

Town of Franklin Council
Agenda
August 5, 2019
6:00 pm

1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-mayor Barbara McRae

3. Adoption of the August 5, 2019, Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for August 5, 2019, Consent Agenda

A. Approval of the July 1, 2019, Town Council Minutes
B. Budget Amendments
C. Set Public Hearing for Special Use Permit for Angel Medical Center

5. Public Session

6. New business:

A. Street Closing Request for Altered Frequencies - Jimbo Ledford
B. Proposed Music Venue Event - Jimbo Ledford
C. Discussion on Franklin Garden Club - Mayor Bob Scott
D. Discussion on Tractor Trailers in Highlands - Mayor Bob Scott
E. Discussion on Proposed Property Exchange for Phillips Street and US 441 North * Town Manager Summer Woodard and Town Attorney John Henning Jr

7. Announcements

A. Public Safety Day will be Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Gazebo

8. Adjourn




Agenda Packet

Here is a copy of the agenda packet the town council shares with the media.

FTC Agenda Packet 08-05-2019 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Franklin Town Council July 2019 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. The town hall is located at 95 East Main Street and the meeting is open to the public. Copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet are posted below. Video of the meeting will be added to this article after the meeting has taken place.

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Town of Franklin Council Meeting
Agenda
July 01, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
3. Adoption of the July 1, 2019 Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for July 1, 2019 Consent Agenda
A.) Approval of the June 3, 2019 Town Council Minutes
B.) Proclamation for 80’s Flashback Day
C.) Street Closing Request for Recovery Festival
D.) Street Closing Request for Franklin Market Day
E.) Budget Amendments
F.) Re-Appointment of Dave Jones to the Town Planning Board
G.) Approval of SAFER Grant Application for Franklin Fire Department
H.) Re-Appointment of Town Tax Collector
I.) Resolution Authorizing Town Tax Collector to Collect 2019 Taxes

5. Public Session

6. New Business:
A.) Update on Town of Franklin Comp Plan - Land Use Administrator Justin Setser
B.) Update on Joint Meeting Dates with Macon County and the Town of Highlands - Town Manager Summer Woodard
C.) Discussion on Purchase of Pumper Truck for Franklin Fire and Rescue - Chief Matt Breedlove and Town Manager Summer Woodard
D.) Discussion on Real Property located at Phillips Street - Town Manager Summer Woodard
7. Legal:
A.) Discussion on Riverbend Water Service Agreement - Town Manager Summer Woodard and Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

8. Announcements:
A.) Town Hall Offices will be closed Thursday July 4, 2019 in observance of July 4th
B.) The Town of Franklin will be having a July 4th Celebration Downtown at the Gazebo on Thursday July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
C.) Friday Night Town Hall movie night will be Friday July 5, 2019 and the movie will be Mary Poppins Returns.

9. Adjourn

Agenda Packet
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FTC 2019 0701 Agenda Packet by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Franklin Town Council to Meet on June 3rd

The Franklin Town Council will be having their regular monthly meeting for June 2019 in the lower level of the town hall at 95 East Main Street on Monday, June 3, 2019, at 6pm. This is a public meeting and anyone can attend.

The public agenda, agenda packet and placeholders for video are posted below.

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ROLL CALLto be filled out after the meeting


MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CONTINUED SESSION
JUNE 3, 2019 – 4 PM
AGENDA

1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
3. Adoption of the May 6, 2019 Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for May 6, 2019
A.) Approval of the April 1, 2019 and April 15, 2019 Town Council Minutes
B.) Approval of Budget Amendments
C.) Street Closing Request for Taste of Scotland
D.) Street Closing Request for Public Safety Day
E.) Re-Appointment of Tim Crabtree to the Tourism Development Authority Board
F.) Re-Appointment of Donnie Bishop to the Tourism Development Authority Board
G.) Final Change Order for Water Treatment Plant Project Phase One

5. Public Hearing 6:05 p.m. for Re-Zoning Petition for Hedden Properties
6. Public Hearing 6:10 p.m. for Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for Driveway Permits
7. Public Session

8. New Business
A.) Board Action on Re-Zoning Petition for Hedden Properties - Town Council
B.) Board Action on Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for Driveway Permits - Town Council
C.) Nikwasi Initiative Proposal - Town Attorney John Henning Jr. and Town Council
D.) Resolution in Support of Current ABC Control System for the Sale of Liquor - Town Manager Summer Woodard
E.) Letter of Support for Sidewalks along Cat Creek Loop - Town Manager Summer Woodard
F.) Acceptance of LEEF Equipment Grant for Franklin Police Department - Town Manager Summer Woodard
G.) Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Town of Franklin Budget - Town Manager Summer Woodard
1.) Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Town of Franklin Budget
2.) Set Budget Work Session for Monday May 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom
3.) Set Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Town of Franklin Budget for Monday June 3, 2019 at 6:05 p.m.

9. Announcements
A.) Town of Franklin Budget Work Session Monday May 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom
B.) Town Hall Offices will be closed on Monday May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day
C.) First Friday Night Town Hall movie night will be Friday June 7, 2019 and the movie will be Jurassic Park

10. Adjourn


Agenda Packet

FTC 2019 0603 Agenda Packet by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Published at 2:25pm on Friday, May 31, 2019

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Franklin Town Council Holds Regular Monthly Meeting for May 2019 Council Votes Unanimously to Give Mound to Nikwasi Initiative

The Franklin Town Council met Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting for May 2019. The main camera Macon Media uses to record these meetings failed and the video file was corrupted so there will be no FUll HD video of this meeting. Instead, the live stream version of the meeting by Macon Media has been embedded below. A PDF Copy of the Proposed town budget will be added to this post later in the day.

Copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet are also posted below in the interest of promoting transparency in local government and local news outlets.

The council will be holding a budget work session on May 20th at 5:30pm in the lower level of the town hall.

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Part Two



ROLL CALL
(media outlets with a reporter present at the meeting)

Macon Media
Smoky Mountain News
WNCC-FM/WFSC-AM
The Franklin Press (reporter and Chief Editor)
Macon County News and Shopping Guide (reporter and Publisher)
Blue Ridge Public Radio/WCQS-FM
WLOS-TV (reporter and camera operator) (left after Nikwasi portion was over)

Public Agenda

Town of Franklin Council Meeting
Agenda
May 06, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
3. Adoption of the May 6, 2019 Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for May 6, 2019
A.) Approval of the April 1, 2019 and April 15, 2019 Town Council Minutes
B.) Approval of Budget Amendments
C.) Street Closing Request for Taste of Scotland
D.) Street Closing Request for Public Safety Day
E.) Re-Appointment of Tim Crabtree to the Tourism Development Authority Board
F.) Re-Appointment of Donnie Bishop to the Tourism Development Authority Board
G.) Final Change Order for Water Treatment Plant Project Phase One

5. Public Hearing 6:05 p.m. for Re-Zoning Petition for Hedden Properties
6. Public Hearing 6:10 p.m. for Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for Driveway Permits
7. Public Session

8. New Business
A.) Board Action on Re-Zoning Petition for Hedden Properties - Town Council
B.) Board Action on Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for Driveway Permits - Town Council
C.) Nikwasi Initiative Proposal - Town Attorney John Henning Jr. and Town Council
D.) Resolution in Support of Current ABC Control System for the Sale of Liquor - Town Manager Summer Woodard
E.) Letter of Support for Sidewalks along Cat Creek Loop - Town Manager Summer Woodard
F.) Acceptance of LEEF Equipment Grant for Franklin Police Department - Town Manager Summer Woodard

G.) Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Town of Franklin Budget - Town Manager Summer Woodard
1.) Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Town of Franklin Budget
2.) Set Budget Work Session for Monday May 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom
3.) Set Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Town of Franklin Budget for Monday June 3, 2019 at 6:05 p.m.

9. Announcements
A.) Town of Franklin Budget Work Session Monday May 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom
B.) Town Hall Offices will be closed on Monday May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day
C.) First Friday Night Town Hall movie night will be Friday June 7, 2019 and the movie will be Jurassic Park

10. Adjourn


Agenda Packet

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Franklin Town Council Agenda Packet 05-06-2019 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Published at 3:15am on Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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