Franklin Town Council Proclaims April 9th as Local News Day

Summary

At the Town Council meeting in Franklin, North Carolina, Mayor Stacy J. Guffey proclaimed April 9, 2026, as Local News Day in the town. 

The mayor emphasized the critical role of local news for transparency, public participation, and especially during emergencies (citing the importance of local radio during Hurricane Helene). He highlighted that local journalism is essential for a healthy democracy, civic engagement, and providing reliable information to the community in both normal times and crises. After reading the formal proclamation, the mayor invited representatives from local news outlets to come forward and accept the proclamation. Five individuals came up:

Mia Overton, editor of The Franklin Press
Lilly Knoepp, senior Western North Carolina reporter for NC Local
Bobby Coggins, representing Macon Media
Morgan Stewart, representing Macon Sense
Dan Finnerty, representing Macon Sense

Local News Day in Franklin, NC



Mayor Stacy J. Guffey

"I can't think of anything more important than what we do on this town council, than public participation and people in the public having an idea of what we, what we do as a town council, transparency, and in government.

And for that reason, I'm proud to proclaim April 9, 2026, as local news day.

I think we found out how important local news is back during Helene when there were times that was the only, the only word you could get was over good old fashioned radio signal.

And in fact, I know there's been some discussion since then about revamping some of the local services during emergency times.

So during an emergency or non-emergency, local news is critical to advancing the public good.

So I'm going to read this proclamation and then have anyone who is here with a local news source to come up front to accept the proclamation.

Proclaimation

Whereas Americans overwhelmingly say local news and information is the most important and most trusted source of news.

Whereas local journalism is a foundational element of a functioning and healthy democracy.

Whereas local journalism equips communities for civic engagement and action.

Whereas communities across the state are joining together to recognize and celebrate the importance of local news on April 9th.

Whereas the town of Franklin and surrounding community rely on trusted local news for reliable vetted information both in daily living and in moments of crisis.

Whereas the town of Franklin is home to several news outlets who continually share information with the public freely and with transparency.

Whereas the town of Franklin recognizes the critical importance of local news in many forms.

Now therefore, I, Stacy J. Guffey, Mayor of the town of Franklin, on behalf of the town council of the town of Franklin, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2026 as Local News Day in Franklin, North Carolina and commend its observance to all residents and visitors adopted this 6th day of April 2026.

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Published at 2.15pm on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Agenda for March 2026 Town Council Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting at 6pm tonight. The public agenda and the agenda packet are posted below. There will be no live video. A new article will be posted later this week with the video and a short summary of the business transacted during the meeting. Facebook and Patreon subscribers will get to see the video sometime tomorrow morning.

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Public Agenda

1. Call to Order - Mayor Stacy Guffey

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-Mayor Mike Lewis

3. Adoption of the March 2, 2026 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for March 2, 2026 - Town Council
A.) Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2026 special called meeting
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Tax Releases and Refunds

5. Recognition/Presentations
A.) Recognition of Denton Higdon for his years of service on the Town of Franklin Planning Board - presented by Town Planner Justin Setser
B.) Vecinos, Inc. Update - Marianne Martinez, Chief Executive Officer
C.) Main Street Visioning Plan - Allison Smith, NC Department of Commerce
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and Resolution from Town Council

6. Public Session

7. Items from Council
A.) Request approval of Resolution designating Main Street as Uptown and establishing the areas of Downtown East and Downtown West Franklin for Official and Promotional Use - Vice-Mayor Mike Lewis

8. New Business
A.) Request approval of Ordinance Ordering the Town Code Enforcement Officer to cause the dwelling located at 547 Womack Street to be vacated and closed, and demolished - Town Attorney John Henning, Jr.
B.) Request approval of contract for purchase of Fire Attack Apparatus Tanker - Town Manager Amie Owens and Interim Fire Chief Justin Setser
C.) Request approval of scope of service for Main Street Redesign - Town Manager Amie Owens

9. Departmental Updates - Public Works
A.) Human Resources - Nicole Bradley, Human Resources Director
B.) Tax Collections/Events - Sabrina Scruggs, Tax Collector / Events Coordinator
C.) Fire Department - Interim Fire Chief Justin Setser

10. Announcements
A.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, April 6, 2026
B.) Special Called Meeting- Budget Discussion - Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall Board Room - notice will be posted

11. Adjourn

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Published at 1.40pm on Monday, March 02, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Town Council February 2026 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council met Monday Night at 6pm in the lower level of the Town Hall for its February 2026 regular meeting.

Executive Summary of votes held during the meeting:

Waiver of all utility late fees for January and February 2026 bills due to prolonged cybersecurity/system outage → Approved (6-0).

Quarterly street closure approvals (6 events, including farmers market parking, Picking on the Square, Law Enforcement Memorial, 9/11 Remembrance, Constitution Day, Firefighters Memorial) → Approved as a block (6-0).

Lease of town property at 95 East Main Street (15 ft × 40 ft area for outdoor dining – mirrored lease to previous one, $300 annual escalator, for Junior Chop House) → Public hearing held (no speakers); approved (6-0).

 

Franklin Town Council | Macon County  




The Public Agenda and the Agenda Packet are added below in the interest of promoting transparency in government, as well as allowing residents time to prepare for the meeting.

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PUBLIC AGENDA


1. Call to Order - Mayor Stacy Guffey

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-Mayor Mike Lewis

3. Adoption of the February 9, 2026 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for February 9, 2026 - Town Council
A.) Approval of Minutes of January 5, 2026 regular meeting
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Request Right to Advertise Delinquent Taxes for 2025

5. Presentations
A.) Main Street Visioning Plan - Allison Smith, NC Department of Commerce
B.) Marketing Update from Tourism Development Authority - Morgan Stewart and Devon Dupuis, Stewart Communications and TDA Chair Tim Crabtree.

6. Public Session

7. Items from Council

8. Public Hearing
A.) Public Hearing beginning at 6:05 p.m. or as closely thereafter to receive public input on a proposed lease of Town-owned property located at 95 E. Main Street for the purpose of an outdoor dining area - Amie Owens, Town Manager

9. New Business
A.) Request formal approval of Town Council to waive all late fees for January 2026 utility billing due to system failure - Ali Stamey, Deputy Finance Director
B.) Request approval of Street Closures - Amie Owens, Town Manager
1. Use of the Town Hall Parking Lot for the Macon County Farmers Market from May 1 through November 30 from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. - excluding days when there are town events scheduled in the same area
2. Iotla Street on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays f rom 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. of each month May through October 10 to hold Pickin' on the Square
3. lotla Street on Friday, May 15 from 11 :30 a.m. until 1 :00 p.m. for Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance
4. Iotla Street on Friday, September 11 from 8:30 am until 9:00 a.m. for 9/11 Remembrance
5. Iotla Street on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for Constitution Day Celebration
6. Iotla Street on Tuesday, October 13 from 11 :30 a.m. until I :00 p.m. for Fire Fighters Memorial Observation

10. Departmental Updates - Public Works
A.) Public Works - Bill Deal, Public Works Director
B.) Wastewater Treatment Plant - Jason Hopkins, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/ORC
C.) Water Treatment Plant - Kyle Pocquette, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor/ORC
D.) Streets - Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor

11. Announcements
A.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, March 2, 2026
B.) Rescheduled Special Called Meeting - Town Council Retreat - Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 at Fontana Village Resort - special meeting notice will be posted.

12. Adjourn

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Published at 11.59am on Monday, February 09 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Town Council - September 2024 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting in the lower level of the town hall at 6pm on Tuesday, September 03, 2024. The meeting will not be streamed live. Video of the meeting will be posted online sometime Wednesday. Copies of the public agenda and agenda packet are posted below.

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Franklin Town Council (September 2024) | Macon Media

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Media Outlet Roll Call
Media outlets that send representatives will be posted here to promote transparency, as not all outlets that report on these meetings send reporters

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PUBLIC AGENDA

1. Call to Order - Mayor Jack Horton

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

3. Adoption of the September 3, 2024 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for September 3, 2024 - Town Council
A.) Approval of the August 5, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Tax Releases
D.) Recommend permanent change in Town Hall office hours
E.) Request approval to purchase air packs (SCBA)

5. Proclamation / Introduction / Recognitions
A.) Proclamation Constitution Week - Mayor Jack Horton
B.) Josh Anderson, Fire Fighter - introduction by Fire Chief Ben Ormond
C.) A.J. Scruggs, Utility Maintenance Worker - introduction by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
D.) Service Awards - presented by Nicole Bradley, Human Resources Director
a. Bill Allen, 30 years
b. Sabrina Scruggs, 10 years

6. Public Session

7. Call for Public Hearing
A.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on October 7, 2024 at 6:05 p.m. or as closely thereafter as possible to receive public input on a rezoning request for property located at 842 Harrison Avenue PIN# 6585831569 from residential R1I to Neighborhood Mixed Use NMU - Justin Setser, Town Planner

8. Public Hearing
A.) Public Hearing to receive public input on a Voluntary Annexation Request - Parcel# 6583663448 - 2222 Georgia Road - Justin Setser, Town Planner

9. Continued Business
A.) Request approval for updated Noquisiyi Mound Plan - Bob McCollum, Nikwasi Initiative

10. New Business
A.) Request approval of Capital Project Ordinance and budget amendment for Wilkie Street Sewer Line Improvement - Amie Owens, Town Manager
B.) Request approval of Funding Offer Acceptance and Resolution for Phase II Water Treatment Plant Improvements - Amie Owens, Town Manager
C.) Request approval of street closures - Amie Owens, Town Manager
1. Realty One Group Vibe - lotla Street - for ribbon cutting/open house - Friday, September 27, 2024 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.
2. Artisan Alley - Phillips Street - Craft Show/Market - Saturdays November 2 and 16, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
3. Artisan Alley - Phillips Street - Craft Show/Market - Saturdays December 7 and 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

11. Departmental Reports
A.) Human Resources - Nicole Bradley, Human Resources Director
B.) Tax Collections/Events - Sabrina Scruggs, Tax Collector/Event Coordinator
C.) Fire Department - Chief Ben Ormond

12. Items from Council
A.) Recommendations for TDA regarding use of tourism related funds - Town Council
B.) Discussion Social District - Pumpkinfest and Winter Wonderland - Town Council
C.) Council Representative to Friends of the Greenway (FRoG) Council
D.) Condition of Main Street and options - Councilman Mike Lewis
E.) Discussion - Drinking Water Watershed - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

13. Announcements
A.) Next Regular Town Council Meeting is Monday, October 7, 2024
B.) Special Called Meeting - Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.- Strategic Planning Work Session
C.) Pickin' on the Square - Saturday, September 14 and September 28

14. Closed Session
A.) Enter into Closed Session under NC General Statute § 143-318.1 l(a)(5) to discuss acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease
B.) Enter into Closed Session under NC General Statute§ 143-318. l l(a)(6) Personnel

15. Adjourn

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Published at 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Town Council Regular Meeting for August 2024

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting Monday Night at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. Due to the importance of this meeting, Macon Media will be streaming this live. Copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet are posted below. Some items on the public agenda have been annotated with the page number of where additional documentation can be found.

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News Outlet Roll Call
(this section records the news outlets that sends representatives to this meeting. This is to provide accoiuntability for news outlets that do not attend and use Macon Media video footage to write their stories without giving appropriate credit)

Macon Media - Bobby
Macon Sense - Dan
Franklin Press - Mia

PUBLIC AGENDA


1. Call to Order - Mayor Jack Horton

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

3. Adoption of the August 5, 2024 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for August 5, 2024 - Town Council

A.) Approval of the July 1, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes (PAGE 3-8)
B.) Budget Amendments (PAGE 9-12)
C.) Tax Release (PAGE 13-14)
D.) Approval of sole source purchase exception for water meters (PAGE 15-16)
E.) Rezoning request to be sent to Planning Board for review (PAGE 18-23)
F.) Appropriation for Franklin Garden Club approved in budget (PAGE 24-26)
G.) Approval of the Allowable Cost Policy (PAGE 27-40)
H.) Final Amendment of Capital Project Ordinance Clyde Street (PAGE 41-43)

5. Proclamation/Introductions/Recognitions (PAGE 44-47)

A.) Proclamation Help Homeless Veterans Week -Mayor Jack Horton
B.) Angela Green, Code Enforcement Officer - Introduction by Justin Setser, Town Planner
C.) Andre McDonald, Maintenance Worker - Introduction by Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor
D.) Sergeant Justin Riles - Promotion to CT AC - Recognition by Police Chief Devin Holland
E.) Jason Hopkins, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor - Pretreatment Grade Ill Certification recognition by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
F.) Aaron Fosler, Meter Reader - Meter Reader Technician Certification - Recognition by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
G.) Bill Deal, Public Works Director - Utility Management Certification I I - Recognition by Amie Owens, Town Manager

H.) Sarah Bishop, Finance Director- Certified Budget Officer designation - Recognition by Amie Owens, Town Manager

6. Public Session

7. New Business

A.) Request approval for updated Noquisiyi Mound Plan - Bob McCollum, Nikwasi Initiative (PAGE 48-51)
B.) Voluntary Annexation Request - Parcel# 6583663448 - 2222 Georgia Road - Justin Setser, Town Planner (PAGE 52-54)
C.) Request approval of street closure - lotla Street on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. - Amie Owens, Town Manager (PAGE 55-56)

8. Departmental Reports (PAGE 57)

A.) Public Works Department
1. Public Works - Bill Deal, Public Works Director
2. Water Treatment Plant - Kyle Pocquette, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
3. Wastewater Treatment Plant - Jason Hopkins, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
4. Streets - Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor

B.) Planning/IT - Justin Setser, Town Planner

9. Items from Council (PAGE 58-59)

A.) Discussion - Social District - Pumpkinfest and Winter Wonderland
B.) Update from TOA regarding use of tourism related funds
C.) Update ARPA Funding Recommendations

10. Closed Session (PAGE 60)

A.) Enter into Closed Session under NC General Statute § 143-318.I I(a)(S) to discuss acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.

11. Announcements

A.) Next Regular Town Council Meeting is Tuesday, September 3, 2024
B.) Town Offices closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observation of the Labor Day holiday in accordance with the NC State Holiday Schedule
C.) Pickin' on the Square - August 10 and August 24, 2024
D.) Special Called Meeting - Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. - Strategic Planning Work Session

12. Adjourn

(Monthly Reports are on pages 61-79 at the end of the packet)

Agenda Packet [Download 79 Page PDF]

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Published at 7.10pm on Friday, August 01, 2024

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Franklin Town Council July 2024 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting MOnday Night at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. A copy of thye public agenda and the agenda packet have been embedded below.

There will be no livestream due to news outlets watching the Macon MEdia livestream and reporting on the meetings, sometimes even liveblogging them, without giving credit and a link to MaconMedia.com as the source. The video will be uploaded in the next day or two.

Video of Meeting

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Media Roll Call
(a record of which media outlets had representatives at the meeting)

 

PUBLIC AGENDA


1. Call to Order - Mayor Jack Horton

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

3. Adoption of the July 1, 2024 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for July 1, 2024 - Town Council
A.) Approval of the June 3, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting and June 19, 2024 Special Called Meeting Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments

5. Introductions / Recognitions / Proclamation
A.) Norma Stemple, Custodian - Introduction by Justin Setser, Town Planner
B.) Public Works Recognitions - Bill Deal, Public Works Director
1. Korah Shepherd, Water Treatment Operator - B Certification
2. Rusty Cortopassi, Equipment Operator - Collections 2 Certification
3. Jon Sanders, Equipment Operator - Collections 1 Certification

6. Public Session

7. New Business
A.) Request re-appointment of Sabrina Scruggs as Tax Collector - Mayor Jack Horton
B.) Request approval of street closures - Town Manager Amie Owens

1. Thursday July 4, 2024 for Independence Day activities - Main Street, Iotla Street and Phillips Street beginning at 10:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for parade, costume contest, food trucks and water misting from fire truck
2. Friday, July 5, 2024 lotla Street beginning at 4:00 p.m. for music and food trucks before fireworks and closure of Main Street beginning at 8:00 p.m.
3. Friday, August 2, 2024 for 80's Flashback Weekend activities and food trucks - left lane closure Main Street beginning at 4:00 p.m. to allow for staging of food trucks - close at 5:00 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.; Iotla Street closure beginning at 10:00 a.m. for stage set up (stage will remain until after Saturday evening's show)
4. Saturday, August 3, 2024 for 80's Flashback Weekend parade and activities - Main Street to close at 4:00 p.m. until 10:45 p.m.

C.) Request approval to use the skatepark for non-profit Boards for Bros event, Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 am. to 2:00 p.m. - Town Manager Amie Owens
D.) Request approval of bid award to Bryson Enterprises for the Wilkie Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $696,718.75 and authorize Town Manager to sign Notice of Award - Town Manager Amie Owens

8. Departmental Reports
A.) Finance - Sarah Bishop, Finance Director
B.) Planning/IT - Justin Setser, Town Planner/IT Director
C.) Police Department - Chief Devin Holland

9. Items from Council

A.) Schedule a special called meeting to discuss Mission, Vision and Incentives - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey
B.) ARPA Funding- allocate for infrastructure needs - Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey
C.) Main Street Beautification - Councilwoman Rita Salain

10. Announcements

A. Next Regular Town Council Meeting is Monday, August 5, 2024
B. Town Offices closed Thursday, July 4, 2024
C. Town of Franklin July 4th Celebration downtown I 0:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - parade begins at 11:00 a. m.
D. Fireworks Over Franklin - Friday, July 5th - test shot at 9: 15 p.m. with show at approximately 9:45 p.m.
E. Pickin' on the Square - July 13 and July 27, 2024

11. Adjourn

AGENDA PACKET (Download 77 page PDF) 

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Franklin Town Council Regular Meeting - December 2023

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. Due to it being the first meeting after a municipal election, the candidates who won will be sworn in and seated. Copies of the public agenda and the 70 page agenda packet have been added below in the interest of promoting transparency.

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Part One of Meeting



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Public Agenda

1. Call to Order – Town Manager Amie Owens
2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Oath of Office for Mayor and Town Council Members – Clerk of Court Shawna Lamb
A.) Jack Horton, Mayor
B.) Joe Collins, Council Member
C.) Mike Lewis, Council Member
D.) Robbie Tompa, Council Member

Mayor and Council Member comments

There will be a brief recess to allow individuals to take their place at the dais and Mayor Jack Horton will take over the meeting following the recess

4. Election of Vice Mayor – Town Council

5. Adoption of the December 4, 2023 Town Council Agenda – Town Council

6. Approval of the Consent Agenda for December 4, 2023 – Town Council
A.) Approval of November 6, 2023 Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Response Letter to LGC from Audit Finding
D.) Surplus Equipment – Ballistic Vest
E.) Resolution of Support for Highway Improvement Funding for Acceleration Lane/On Ramp

7. Introduction and Recognition
A.) Police Officer Tyler Brand – introduction by Police Chief Devin Holland
B.) Kyle Pocquette, Water Treatment Plant ORC – B-Distribution Certification – presented by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
C.) Blake Hawkins, Water Treatment Operator – A-Surface Certification – presented by Kyle Pocquette, Water Treatment Plant ORC

8. Public Hearing
A.) Public Hearing to receive public input on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 152.034 – Conditional Zoning – Justin Setser, Town Planner

9. Public Session

10. New Business
A.) Reappointment of Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town Clerk – Mayor Jack Horton
B.) Request approval of change orders for Phillips Street and Harrison Avenue sidewalk project – Town Manager Amie Owens
C.) Adoption of the 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule – Town Manager Amie Owens
D.) Adoption of the 2024 Town Holiday Schedule – Town Manager Amie Owens

11. Departmental Reports
A. Human Resources – Nicole Bradley, Human Resources Director/Town Clerk
B. Tax Collection/Events – Sabrina Scruggs, Tax Collector
C. Fire Department – Fire Chief Ben Ormond

12. Items from Council
A.) Social District Discussion – Town Council
B.) Annual Council Retreat Scheduling – Town Council

13. Announcements
A. Next Town Council Meeting is Tuesday, January 2, 2024
B. Christmas holidays for Town Offices – December 25, 26 & 27, 2023 (Monday – Wednesday)
C. 10th Annual Ruby Drop – Downtown – December 31, 2023 – two drops one at 9:00 p.m. and another at midnight (Sunday)
D. New Year’s holiday for Town Offices – January 1, 2024 (Monday)

14. Adjourn

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Published at 2:26pm on Monday, December 04, 2023
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Town Council - Special Called Meeting Monday, May 9, 2022

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting to discuss the budget and then going into a closed session to discuss the possible acquisition of property. If there is sufficient bandwidth, a live video will be embedded below. An edited version will be posted here in a day or two.

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Franklin Town Council
Special Called Meeting
May 09, 2022 - 6:00pm

PUBLIC AGENDA

1. Call to Order - Mayor Jack Horton

2. Public Session

3. New Business
A.) Revaluation Presentation – Abby Braswell, Macon County Tax Administrator

4. Old Business
A.) Budget Overview and Comments and Direction from Council

5. Closed Session
A.) Enter into Closed Session under NC General Statute § 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease – Angel Medical Center

6. Adjourn

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Published at 2:20pm on Monday, May 09, 2022
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Town Council - March 2022 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. Scroll down to see the public agenda and the agenda packet.

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Barring unforseen technical problems, the meeting will be streamed live via a video player to be embedded below. An edited and easily navigable version will be posted to Youtube in the coming days. Two meetings are occduring Tuesday, so the video may be delayed.

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ROLL CALL
(Media outlets that send representatives to cover the meeting, as well as elected critters not serving on this board, as well as candidates seeking public office will be listed here).

Macon Media

The Franklin Press

Macon County News and Shopping Guide

(The Southern Scoop was not present but wrote an article based on the live webcast without crediting the source. WNCC/WFSC will probably do the same.) See ONA for more about the ethics of the situation.

Town Council Meeting Agenda - March 7, 2022 - 6:00pm

1. Call to Order - Mayor Jack Horton

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Joe Collins

3. Recognitions and Awards
A.) Sergeant Tony Ashe – Police - 30 years of service – retiring March 31, 2022
B.) Detective Mark Foster – Police - 25 years of service – retiring March 31, 2022
C.) Darien Greene – Class A Distribution

4. Adoption of the March 7, 2022 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

5. Approval of the Consent Agenda for March 7, 2022 - Town Council
A.) Approval of February 7, 2022 Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendment
C.) Letter of Support for Fire Department to request Macon County to increase Franklin fire district tax
D.) Rezoning request to be forwarded to the Planning Board for review
E.) Resolution for Declaration of Service Side Arm for Retiring Member of a Municipal Law Enforcement Agency and Recognition of Service – Sergeant Tony Ashe
F.) Resolution for Declaration of Service Side Arm for Retiring Member of a Municipal Law Enforcement Agency and Recognition of Service – Detective Mark Foster
G.) Request Street Closures for Town Sponsored Events and Ruby Drop

6. Public Hearings
A.) Public Hearing to receive public input on the amendment to Chapter 154, the wireless telecommunications ordinance – Justin Setser, Town Planner
B.) Public Hearing to receive public input on the amendment to Chapter 92 Fire Prevention – Section 92.04 - Placement and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants – Ben Ormond, Fire Chief

7. Call for Public Hearing
A.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 2022 at 6:05 p.m. to receive public input on the voluntary annexation of 3011 Georgia Road into the Town of Franklin Corporate Limits – Justin Setser, Town Planner

8. Public Session

9. Old Business
A.) Update - Request from Root and Barrel for lease of Town Property for Outdoor Dining Area – Mayor Jack Horton and Amie Owens, Town Manager
B.) Update – Water Treatment Plant Phase II – WithersRavenel a. Request approval of the design/engineering contract – Amie Owens, Town Manager
C.) Update – Skatepark – Tim Shaw, Sk828
a. Request appropriation of $35,000 for concrete and rebar

10. New Business
A.) Request approval of annual audit contract with Martin Starnes – Sarah Bishop, Finance Director

11. Items from Council
A.) Appointment of Councilman David Culpepper to the Nikwasi Initiative Board – Mayor Jack Horton

12. Announcements
A.) Joint meeting of the Town Council and ABC Board on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. at the ABC Store conference room
B.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday April 4, 2022

13. Closed Session

14. Adjourn

Agenda Packet

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Published at 4:25am on Monday, March 07, 2022
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Town Council - October 2021 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be have their regular monthly meeting tonight at 6pm in the lower level of town hall. The public agenda and agenda packets are posted below. A live webcast will begin shortly before 6pm on Facebook and a video player will be posted below. A day or so later, the player will be replaced by an edited and indexed Youtube video.

**note** Facebook is currently down. Macon Media will try a work around to stream via Youtube. If that does not work, the video will still be posted here sometime tomorrow.

Live Webcast




Public Agenda
Franklin Town Council
October 4, 2021 • 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-Mayor Jack Horton

3. Awards and Recognitions
A.) Oath of Office - Town Manager Amanda “Amie” Owens

4. Adoption of the October 4, 2021 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

5. Approval of the Consent Agenda for October 4, 2021 - Town Council
A.) Approval of September 7, 2021 and September 13, 2021 Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Tax Bill Release
D.) Street Closures for Christmas Parade
E.) Contract for ADA Transition Plan
F.) Set Public Hearing for Rezoning to be held on November 1

6. Public Hearings
A.) Public Hearing for Rezoning 4.5 acres on Siler Road

7. Public Session

8. New Business
A.) Update on Skate Park – Anders Ike, Project Engineer, J.E. Dunn
B.) Request approval of contract for Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) – Town Manager Amie Owens and Public Works Director Nathanael Moore
C.) Request for approval of Code Enforcement Official job description – Town Manager Amie Owens and Town Attorney John Henning
D.) Update - Homeless Issues from news story – Police Chief Bill Harrell
E.) Request for Memorial Bench on Main Street – Town Manager Amie Owens

9. Closed Session
Closed Session pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.11(a)(6) – Personnel - To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against an individual public officer or employee


10. Announcements
A.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday November 1, 2021
B.) Pumpkinfest will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021

11. Adjourn

Agenda Packet



Budget Amendment




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Published at 4:00pm on Monday, October 04, 2021
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Franklin Town Council August 2021 Meeting Agenda

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. Due to Macon Media's video encoder being damaged, this meeting will not be webcast live. Another article will be published tomorrow with the video and supporting documents. A link will be added to this article when the new one is published.

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Public Agenda

Franklin Town Council
August 2, 2021 • 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order – Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Vice-Mayor Jack Horton
3. Adoption of the August 2, 2021, Town Council Agenda – Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for August 2, 2021 – Town Council
A.) Approval of July 6, 2021, Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Re-Appointment of Matt Holland to the TDA Board
D.) Re-Appointment of Peter Mosco to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board
E.) Re-Appointment of James Smith to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board
F.) Street Closing Request by Nikwasi Initiative for Nikwasi LN

5. Public Session

6. New Business
A.) Presentation of Valor – Chief of Police Bill Harrell
B.) Proclamation for Homeless Veterans Week – Mayor Bob Scott
C.) Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act Funds – Interim Town Manager Justin Setser
D.) Acceptance of the NC Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds – Interim Town Manager Justin Setser
E.) Creation of Capital Project Ordinance for Phase 2 of Water Treatment Plant – Interim Town Manager Justin Setser and Finance Director Sarah Bishop
F.) Acceptance of Certification of Sufficiency and Set Public Hearing for Annexation of Satellite Property off of Siler RD – Town Clerk Travis Tallent and Town Attorney John Henning Jr.
G.) Request to Forward Rezoning Petition to Planning Board for 4.5 Acres off of Siler Rd - Interim Town Manager Justin Setser
H.) Agreement for Installation of Duke Energy EV Fast Charging Station – Interim Town Manager Justin Setser

7. Announcements
A.) Town Council Meeting Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
B.) Town Hall Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observation of Labor Day.
C.) Next Free Family Movie night will be on Friday, August 6, 2021, in the Lower Town Hall Parking Lot. The Featured Presentation that night will be the Princess Bride. Then with Raya and the Last Dragon on September 3, 2021.

8. Adjourn

Agenda Packet
[PDF of Agenda Packet]



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Published at 4:25am on Monday, August 2, 2021

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October 2020 Franklin Town Council Agenda Updated with Video of Meeting

The Franklin Town Council Agenda for the October 2020 Meeting has been released. A copy of the public agenda and the agenda packet is posted below. The video will go live just before 6pm tonight. See the video of the September 2020 meeting. [LINK]


Recorded Video 

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Roll Call
(media outlets with representative physically present in the council chambers, as well as elected critters are listed here)

All members of the town council were present in person except Mike Lewis, who joined the meeting via telephone.

The Franklin Press and Macon Media each had one representative at the meeting. All other outlets were absent.  


Public Agenda

Town of Franklin Council
Agenda • Monday, October 05, 2020 • 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
3. Adoption of the October 5, 2020 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for October 5, 2020 - Town Council
A.) Approval of September 8, 2020 Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments

5. Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. for Re-Zoning Petition for 668 Dowdle Mountain Road
A.) Board Action on Re-Zoning Petition for 668 Dowdle Mountain Road
6. Public Session

7. Old Business:
A.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Leave Share Policy - Town Manager Summer Woodard

8. New Business:
A.) Update from Franklin Chamber of Commerce Regarding Annual Christmas Parade - Executive Director Linda Harbuck
B.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Bereavement Policy - Town Manager Summer Woodard
C.) Discussion on Town of Franklin COVID-19 Expenditure - Town Manger Summer Woodard

9. Legal
A.) Discussion on Proposed Lease with Root and Barrel - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

10. Adjourn


Agenda Packet 

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Franklin Town Council Closes Gazebo Due to Pandemic Restrictions

At the September 2020 meeting of the Franklin Town Council, Councilman voted 5-1 (David Culpepper voting against) to close the town gazebo to events except for town use, until further notice. This most likely means the gazebo will be closed until masking and social distancing are no longer required or the Governor lifts the current state of emergency, or the board feels it is safe enough. 

[State of North Carolina Emergency Declaration] 03/10/2020
[Town Franklin Emergency Declaration] 03/17/2020

[Macon County Emergency Declaration] 03/17/2020

The Franklin Press and Macon Media were the only two media outlets present at the meeting.

In order to present complete and unbiased information about the discussion, two videos are embedded below that were part of Macon Media's live video of the meeting. The first video contains the discussion and vote and the second video contains the enforcement discussion. The board consensus was that enforcement would be left to the discretion of officers present at events at the gazebo. The police chief was of the opinion that no violence would be necessary to enforce the limit of 50 people, masks, and social distancing.

Gazebo Discussion and Vote

 

Enforcement Concerns

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Franklin Town Council March 2020 Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be having their regular monthly meeting for March 2020 in the lower level of the town hall on Monday, March 2nd, at 6pm. Video of the meeting will be streamed live in the place provided below.

The public agenda and agenda packet is also posted below to encourage transparency and involvement in local government.


Video



Roll Call
(media outlets with reporters/photographers present will be listed here, along with elected critters not serving on the board)

Macon Media (one reporter)

The Franklin Press (one reporter)

WNCC-FM/WFSC-AM (one reporter)
Public Agenda

1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott

2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae

3. Adoption of the March 2, 2020, Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for March 2, 2020 - Town Council

A. Approval of the February 3, 21, and 22 Town Council Minutes
B. Budget Amendment
C. Special Use Permit Extension for Verbena Development
D. Set Public Hearing for Land Use Comprehensive Plan
E. Audit Contract with Martin Starnes for FY 19-20
F. Water and Sewer Allocation for 4501 Highway 441 By-Pass, Franklin, NC

5. Public Session

6. New Business

A. Street Closing Request for 80s Flashback Event and Parade - Dave Linn
B. Appointment of Charlie Pinkston to the Franklin Fire and Rescue Relief Fund Board -Town Manager Summer Woodard
C. Budget Amendment for Franklin Fire Department - Town Manager Summer Woodard and Fire Chief Matthew Breedlove
D. Proposed Budget Calendar and Work Sessions for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Town Budget - Town Manager Summer Woodard
E. Appointment of Town Liaisons - Town Manager Summer Woodard
F. Sewer Line Access for Allman Drive - Council Member David Culpepper

7. Legal

A. Update on 441 South Sidewalks from Wide Horizon Drive to Tractor Supply -Town Manager Summer Woodard and Town Attorney John Henning Jr
B. Discussion on Substance Abuse Partnership with Macon County - Town Manager Summer Woodard and Town Attorney John Henning Jr
C. Discussion on Outdoor Seating Areas - John Henning Jr

8. Announcements

A. Public Input for the Town of Franklin Comprehensive Plan will be Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 5pm at Tartan Hall
B. Retirement Ceremony for Detective Tacy Chastain will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 12pm to 2pm at Town Hall

9. Adjourn


Agenda Packet

March 2020 FTC Agenda Packet by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Published at 1:44pm on Monday, March 02, 2020

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Franklin Town Council Meeting January 6, 2020

The Franklin Town Council will be holding their regular meeting for January 2020 in the lower level of the town hall tonight at 6pm. Copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet are posted below.

The meeting will be streamed live on Facebook and a player embedded here. The live video will be replaced with a recorded version later this week.

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Town of Franklin Council Meeting
Agenda
January 06, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
3. Adoption of the January 6, 2020 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for January 6, 2020
A.) Approval of December 2, 2019 Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Tax Release

5. Public Session

6. New Business
A.) Board Action on Re-Zoning Petition for Dryman Road - Town Council
B.) Street Closing Request for Mardi Gras Parade and Event - Susie Colbert
C.) Re-Appointment of Alton Sutton to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board - Town Manager Summer Woodard
D.) Discussion on FEMA Fire Grant Budget Amendment - Finance Officer Kyra Doster and Town Manager Summer Woodard
E.) Discussion on Strategic Planning Meeting - Town Manager Summer Woodard
F.) Discussion on Committee Appointments - Mayor Scott and Town Council

7. Legal
A.) Discussion on Data Breach Policy - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.
B.) Resolution for Release and Conveyance of NCDOT Property - Town Attorney John Henning Jr. and Town Manager Summer Woodard
C.) Discussion on Amended Memorandum of Transportation Agreement - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.
D.) Closed Session pursuant to G.S. §143-318.11(a) (5), to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.”

8. Announcements
A.) Town Offices will be closed Monday January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
9. Adjourn




Franklin Town Council Agenda Packet

Jan 2020 Franklin Town Coun... by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Franklin Town Council November 2019 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council held its regular monthly meeting for November 2019 on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Due to time constraints (coverage of the 2019 Municipal Elections tonight), this article is a stub and more information will be added in the future. Until then, here is the full video of the meeting. I (Bobby) apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Video




Public Agenda

Town of Franklin Council Meeting
Agenda
November 04, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
3. Adoption of the November 4, 2019 Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for November 4, 2019
A.) Approval of the October 7, 2019 Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Set Public Hearing for Re-Zoning Petition for 312 Dryman Road
D.) Tax Releases

5. Public Hearing 6:05 p.m. for Plat Stamp Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
6. Public Session

7. New Business:
A.) Board Action on Plat Stamp Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
B.) Discussion on Bidwell Street Property- Mayor Scott
C.) Presentation of Town of Franklin Audit for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 - Martin Starnes Associate
D.) Adoption of Town of Franklin Retention Policy - Town Manager Summer Woodard
E.) Amendment to Town of Franklin Travel Policy -Town Manager Summer Woodard
F.) Discussion on Pro-Rated Sick Leave for the Town of Franklin - Human Resource Director Travis Tallent
G.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Employee Health Insurance Start Date - Human Resource Director Travis Tallent
8. Legal:
A.) Discussion on Data Breech Policy - Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

9. Announcements:
A.) Town Hall Offices will be closed Monday November 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day
B.) Annual Veterans Day Parade will be Monday November 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gazebo
C.) Town Hall Offices will be closed Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th for Thanksgiving
D.) Winter Wonderland and the Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday November 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
10. Adjourn

MEDIA/ELECTED CRITTER ROLL CALL
(media outlets that sent representatives to the meeting, as well as elected critters, or announced candidates running for office, not sitting on this board, are listed here in the interest of promoting transparency and accountability).

Macon Media (me)
WNCC-FM/WFSC-AM
The Franklin Press
Blue Ridge Public Radio

Elected Critters

None

Candidate for Office

Peter Mosco

Photos
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Published at 3:50pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2019

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