City of Franklin

The key discussion item for the Police & Fire Commission meeting was the promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Gumm to the role of Community Paramedic, effective January 5, 2026. No informational items were presented for action. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The agenda for the Common Council meeting includes several key items. Organizational business involves a Mayoral Commission Appointment for Rhandi Rios to the Civic Celebrations committee. Reports and Recommendations cover authorizing the acceptance of a Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement and Easement from Franklin Area School District for Franklin High School, amending a prior resolution regarding special use for overnight parking to allow for warehouse, distribution, and storage uses at 3617 W. Oakwood Road, accepting modifications to an access and setback upon Northwestern Mutual property, conditionally approving a revised certified survey map for Northwestern Mutual property, imposing conditions for an accessory dwelling unit, reviewing applications for Extraordinary Entertainment and Special Events, receiving an update from the Fire Chief on facilities and mold remediation, approving the acceptance and use of a public donation for Firefighter Health and Wellness, amending the 2026 Annual Budget for the Health Grant Fund, updating Health Department license and permit ordinances, reviewing the Franklin Health Department Annual Report for 2025, and executing the 2026-2029 Service Agreement with Crisis24, Inc. for the emergency notification system. The Council will also discuss potential commercial/industrial/manufacturing developments, possibly in closed session, and review licenses and bills.

The agenda for the Plan Commission meeting included a public hearing and consideration of matters related to Tax Incremental District No. 10. Due to the cancellation of the Joint Review Board meeting, this item was recommended to be tabled to the next meeting. Another key item was a Special Use Renewal (Time Extension) request for the Communities of Crocus project, which involves developing multifamily residential buildings and related community buildings for adults with autism. The commission was set to hear citizen comments on business matter items.

The meeting proceedings involved the approval of vouchers and invoices for Funds 15 and 16 for both 2025 and 2026. The Treasurer's Report detailed Fund 15 revenue at 97.64% of the budget and expenditures at 87.72%, and Fund 16 revenue at 107.46% of the budget and expenditures at 75.55%. New business included the approval of a Budget Amendment to the 2026 Library Budget for Fund 16, increasing the Library Materials account by $12,000. The Board also reviewed and approved the 2026 Action Plan and the purchase of a commercial vacuum not exceeding $4,300. Updates were provided on staff training success, ongoing discussions for the children's area redesign, and the election of a new president for the Franklin Public Library Foundation.

Key discussions during the meeting included operational updates, specifically reporting a water system lateral repair in December and an identified leak on the day of the meeting which is scheduled for repair on the following day. The commission also reviewed and approved the 2026 Water budget. Progress on the Lovers Lane Water Tower & Water Main Project was reported, noting the tower was filled on January 9, 2026, and put into service on January 15, 2026. Additionally, a CSM for 5012 W Oakwood Road was approved with knowledge of future assessments regarding sewer and water extensions.