City of Franklin

The session convened for the Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax Public Hearing. Following the opening of the floor for public comments or questions, none were offered. Consequently, the Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax Hearing was concluded shortly after it began.

The meeting included discussion and approvals related to water and sewer projects. For water, updates were provided on the Maple Street Waterline Replacement and various EADS Group projects, including the Allegheny Blvd. and Front Street Water Line Project. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of the 2026 Water Operational and Capital Budgets. For sewer, updates were given on the Roughing Screens Project and the Emergency Generator H2O Grant. Financial items included approving the 2026 Sewer Operational and Capital Budgets. Additionally, there were reports from the Chair, City Manager, Public Utilities Director, and Solicitor, along with a mapping update. An executive session was held.

The council meeting addressed several key items. Certificates of appropriateness were issued for various signs. Parking changes on Liberty Street were discussed, with a potential 10-minute parking restriction proposed for consideration at a future meeting. A revised fee schedule was approved on first reading, along with a traffic code modification for Brady Way. An engineering contract was awarded for the Sassafras Street Project. A lease agreement was approved for a cell tower on City property. Several parade and park requests were approved. Reports were given by the City Manager and Solicitor, including an agreement for fiber optic line installation and approval of a tax anticipation note. Several appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions were made. An executive session was held to discuss personnel, litigation, and negotiations.

The meeting will include citizens' inquiries, an executive session, and discussions on water and sewer operations and projects. Key water topics include in-house water line replacements, a 3rd St. building drain work proposal, and updates on the 15th St. pump station and Miller Hill waterline projects, including a potential change order. Sewer topics include a sewer jet purchase/disposition discussion and a Chapter 94 report proposal. Reports from the Chair, City Manager, Public Utilities Director, and Solicitor will also be presented, along with a mapping update.

The meeting addressed various water and sewer operations and projects. Key water topics included VFD installations for wells, roof repairs for a shed, and water issues at the former Joy building. The Front Street and Allegheny Boulevard waterline projects moved forward with Notices to Proceed issued. A survey and mapping proposal for dam removal was approved. The water financial report was accepted, and bills were approved for payment. Key sewer topics included the replacement of an obsolete chlorinator system, repairs to DO meters, and ongoing work on the A-108 sewer replacement project. Notices to proceed were issued for the A-108 project, and additional waterline replacements were approved. The sewer financial report was accepted, and bills were approved for payment. Other discussions included a request to add a commercial water meter to a multi-unit apartment complex, the need to finalize a cybersecurity assessment plan, and the replacement of an old waterline on Grant Street. Executive sessions were held to discuss real estate negotiations.