Agenda & Minutes

The Town Council of Franklin, NC holds monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, in the Board Room at Town Hall. Exceptions are instances when the first Monday of the month falls on a holiday. In that event, the regular meeting of the Town Council is held following day at 6:00 p.m., in the Town Hall, Board Room, unless otherwise designated by the Town Council.

Agenda - November 2, 2026
6:00 p.m. 

1.    Call to Order- Mayor Stacy J. Guffey

2.    Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Mike Lewis

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

4.  Approval of the Consent Agenda for November 2, 2026 - Town Council
     A.) Approval of Minutes
           1. Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2026
           2. Special Called Meeting Minutes October 12, 2026
      B.) Budget Amendment
      C.) Approve Contract for Harper XS – Water Treatment Plant
      D.) Refer to Planning Board
             1.  Petition for Rezoning
             2. Parking Text Amendment
             3. Process Text Amendment

5.  Introductions/Recognitions
    A.)  Bill Allen, Lab Supervisor, received Maintenance Technician 3 Certification – presented by Jason Hopkins, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/ORC
    B.) Jason Hopkins, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/ORC, received Lab Analyst 1 Certification – presented by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
    C.)  Swearing in of Interim Town Manager/Finance Director Sarah Bishop – Mayor Stacy Guffey

6.  Presentations
    A.) Police Presentation – Honorary Police Officer Ceremony

There will be a brief recess.

7.   Public Session

8.   Items from Council

9.  Old Business
   A.)  Revised Incentive Grant Application – Franklin Machine Company – Interim Town Manager/Finance Director Sarah Bishop

10.  New Business
     A.)  Request approval of Firehouse Subs Grant for Franklin Fire Department – Fire Chief Justin Setser
     B.)  Request approval of Chemtrac Grant for Franklin Fire Department – Fire Chief Justin Setser
     C.)  Request Appointment to Town of Franklin Planning Board/Board of Adjustment – 3-year Term - Town Planner Callie Barnett
     D.)  Request Approval of Resolution Supporting Feasibility Studies Grant Application – Town Planner, Callie Barnett
     E.)  Request Approval of 3-year Contract with DSI – Town Clerk/HR Director Nicole Bradley
     F.)  Request Approval of John Deere Lease Agreement – Interim Town Manager/Finance Director Sarah Bishop
     G.)  Request approval of Street Closures – Interim Town Manager/Finance Director Sarah Bishop
                  a.  Artisan Market, December 12^th 2026
                  b.  Ruby Drop, December 30^th 2026-January 1^st 2027 (2 requests)

11.  Announcements
     A.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, December 7, 2026
     B.) Town Offices will be closed on November 11^th, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day
     C.) Town Offices will be closed on November 26^th and 27^th, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving
     D.) Ribbon Cutting for Sunnyside Park All Inclusive Playground on November 6^th at 1:00 PM
     E.) Winter Wonderland (Night One) and Tree Lighting is Saturday, November 28^th, 2026. Winter Wonderland will be from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with the Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM.  Winter Wonderland   (Night Two) will be on December 5^th, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

12.  Adjourn