Franklin Town Council - December 2021 Regular Meeting

Public Agenda

1. Call to Order – Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Oath of Office for Mayor and Town Council Members
A.) David Culpepper, Council Member
B.) Stacy Guffey, Council Member
C.) Rita Salain, Council Member
D.) Jack Horton, Mayor

4. Appointment of Vice Mayor – Town Coucil

5. Adoption of the December 6, 2021 Town Council Agenda – Town Council

6. Approval of the Consent Agenda for December 6, 2021 – Town Council
A.) Approval of November 1, 2001 Town Council Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Tax Bill Release
D.) Street Closure Request for Ruby Drop on New Year’s Eve
E.) Annual Allocation to Franklin Garden Club
F.) ARPA Fund change from Capital Project Ordinance to Grant Project Ordinance
G.) Agreement to replace damaged signal at intersection of Palmer and Porter Streets
H.) Permission to apply for two grants for Police Department

7. Public Hearings

8. Presentation
A.) Annual Audit Presentation by Martin Starnes – Introduction by Finance Director Sarah Bishop

9. Public Session

10. New Business
A.) Reappointment of Town Attorney and Town Clerk – Mayor Jack Horton
B.) Adoption of the 2022 Town Council Meeting Schedule – Town Manager Amie Owens
C.) Adoption of the 2022 Town Holiday Schedule – Town Manager Amie Owens
D.) Resolution of the Town Council for the Town of Franklin Accepting and Appropriating State Project Grant Funds to Expand Town Water
and Sewer Facilities – Town Attorney John Henning, Jr.

11. Items from Council
A.) Discussion – Appointment of vacated Council seat – Mayor Jack Horton

12. Announcements
A.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, January 3, 2022
B.) Christmas holidays for Town Offices – December 23, 24 (Thurs/Fri) and 27 (Mon)
C.) New Year’s holiday for Town Offices – December 31, 2021 (Friday)

13. Adjourn

Agend
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