Franklin Town Council - Regular April 2024 Meeting

1. Call to Order – Mayor Jack Horton

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

3. Adoption of the April 1, 2024 Town Council Agenda – Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for March 4, 2024 – Town Council
A.) Approval of February 26, 2024 Special Called Meeting and March 4, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
B.) Budget Amendment
C.) Reinstatement and reclassification of positions – Facilities and Police Department
D.) Substitution vehicle purchase – Public Works
E.) Tax Release
F.) Ordinance Review Committee Recommended Revisions
1. Evaluation Policy
2. Local Purchasing Preference (part of the Purchasing Policy)
3. Junk and Abandoned Car Ordinance

5. Recognition / Introductions
A.) Sergeant Matt Breedlove, CTAC Officer, introduction by Chief Devin Holland
B.) Proclamation Honoring and Celebrating National Tartan Day – April 6 – Mayor Jack Horton

6. Old Business
A.) Request approval of fee for Temporary Use / RV Camper Fee – Town Planner Justin Setser

7. Call for Public Hearing
A.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on May 6, 2024 at 6:05 p.m. or as closely thereafter as possible to allow for public input on a Conditional District Rezoning for a 10.63 acre tract of land located at 227 Siler Road – Town Planner, Justin Setser
B.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on May 6, 2024 at 6:10 p.m. or as closely thereafter as possible to allow for public input on a Conditional District Rezoning for 7.2 acres of the western portion of parcel with frontage on Siler Road and Firefly Lane – Town Planner, Justin Setser
C.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on May 6, 2024 at 6: 15 p.m. or as closely thereafter as possible to allow for public input on a Conditional District Rezoning for 5 acres located off Allman Drive – Town Planner Justin Setser
D.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on May 6, 2024 at 6:20 p.m. or as closely thereafter as possible to allow for public input on a Conditional District Rezoning of 3.63 acres located off the Highlands Road – Town Planner Justin Setser
E.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on May 6, 2024 at 6:25 p.m. or as closely thereafter as possible to allow for public input on a Rezoning of 31.71 acres, Franklin High School property, from Neighborhood Mixed Use/R2 to change the entire property to R2 – Town Planner Justin Setser

8. Public Session

9. New Business
A.) Request approval of the Resolution Approving the Town of Franklin’s 2023 Local Water Supply Plan – Bill Deal Public Works Director
B.) Request approval of application for NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant for $500,000 for the Whitmire Inclusive Play Area (including restrooms, parking areas and connecting sidewalks) – Town Manager Amie Owens

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

11. Items from Council

12. 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

13. Announcements
A. Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, May 6, 2024
B. Special Called Town Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Budget Work Session

14. Adjourn