Franklin, NC Public Notices

TOWN OF FRANKLIN, NC PUBLIC NOTICES

May 23, 2023
Water Service Restored

The Town of Franklin has completed the scheduled work on a service valve in the area of Sleep USA which would have impacted water service on part of the Highlands Road (from the Flea Market), Fox Ridge, Macon Plaza, Belleview Road, Keystone Drive and Hiland Park.  Crews have completed their work and water service was only briefly interrupted.    Water service is fully operational once again. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Town of Franklin at 828-524-2516.  

May 15, 2023
Water Line Valve Replacement - Water Service Interruption May 23rd

The Town of Franklin will be replacing a service valve in the area of Sleep USA which is impacting water service on part of the Highlands Road (from the Flea Market), Fox Ridge, Macon Plaza, Belleview Road, Keystone Drive and Hiland Park. Crews are planning to begin work at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 and should have the replacement completed by 4:00 p.m. that same day. Water service will be interrupted during this replacement. In the event of inclement weather, the replacement will be rescheduled and notifications provided to those in the service area noted.

Due to the nature of this repair, the Town is not anticipating having to issue a boil water advisory for when service is resumed in this area. However; when service is restored, there may be air in the lines causing sputtering of water when first turned on, cloudy or brown water, and potentially contain dirt or small particulates. Residents are encouraged to run water from an outside spigot or in the bathtub to eliminate air from the lines quickly.

Residents are reminded not to call 9-1-1 for this particular outage as it is scheduled and door hangers are being provided to all in the impacted area. If you have any questions, please contact the Town of Franklin at 828-524-2516.

May 8, 2023
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

A Special Called Meeting of the Town of Franklin Town Council will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, at 95 E. Main Street, Franklin.

The purpose of this meeting is to receive a report from the Archer Company regarding the Compensation and Classification Study, approve a budget amendment related to GASB 87 leases and for the final FY 2023/2024 Budget Work Session.

April 20, 2023
Boil Water Advisory Cancelled

The lab testing has confirmed that water is safe to drink with no contaminants and that there is no longer a need for the boil water advisory.  We wish to thank the Town of Franklin water/sewer crews who worked to repair the line, and thank those who have been impacted for their patience and understanding.  Also, to the media, thank you for sharing the information with citizens.

April 19, 2023
Boil Water Advisory Update

The required sampling has been completed and delivered to the lab for testing.  It will take at least 24 hours for results to be returned to the Town.  The boil water advisory will remain in effect as a precaution until the results are received.

April 18, 2023
Water Line Break Update / Boil Water Advisory

Water service has been restored to the impacted areas along Highlands Road. 

As per the previous press release – individuals are encouraged to note that there may be air in the lines causing sputtering of water when first turned on, cloudy or brown water, and potentially contain dirt or small particulates.  Residents are encouraged to run water from an outside spigot or in the bathtub to eliminate air from the lines quickly. The boil water advisory will remain in effect for this area until the test results are received. The Town will provide updates to the boil water advisory as they are known. This boil water advisory does not affect other areas in town.   

April 18, 2023
Water Line Break / Boil Water Advisory
Highlands Road

There has been a water line break in the area of Macon Plaza (Food Lion) which is impacting water service on parts of the Highlands Road, Fox Ridge, Macon Plaza and Belleview Road.  Crews have been working to repair this line and anticipate repairs continuing until at least 4:00 p.m.  Water service will be interrupted during the continued repair.    

When service is restored, there may be air in the lines causing sputtering of water when first turned on, cloudy or brown water, and potentially contain dirt or small particulates.  Residents are encouraged to run water from an outside spigot or in the bathtub to eliminate air from the lines quickly. 

Due to the nature of this repair, the Town is issuing a boil water advisory for when service is resumed in this area.  This boil water advisory does not affect other areas in town.  

» MAP OF AFFECTED AREA 

Here is information related to the Boil Water Advisory:
There are two levels of notices: a Boil Water Advisory and a Boil Water Notice. Here is the difference:

A Boil Water Advisory is voluntarily issued when water contamination is possible. During an advisory we recommend that customers vigorously boil water for at least 1 minute before consumption or drink bottled water.

A Boil Water Notice is required by law to be issued when contamination is confirmed in the water system.  The Town of Franklin has issued a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for those impacted in East Franklin.

Event that initiated the boil water advisory
A water line break that required the water system to be turned off for greater than an hour and the pipe has to be opened to the environment which could allow dirt and groundwater into the system.

What should you do during a boil water advisory?
Boil tap water vigorously for a least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or any consumption. This includes water used for dental care, making ice, food preparation, or any other consumption purposes.

It is not necessary to boil water for showering, laundry, or other non-consumptive uses.

How long will the advisory last?
Water should be boiled from the time the advisory is issued and continue until The Town of Franklin officially lifts the advisory. During the time the advisory is in effect, the Public Works Department will have an outside laboratory perform an analysis to determine if the water is safe and meets all standards. The advisory will remain in effect until we receive the lab results, this may be 24 hours or more.

Residents are reminded not to call 9-1-1 for this particular outage as it is being actively repaired.  If you have any questions, please contact the Town of Franklin at 828-524-2516.  

April 11, 2023
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

A Special Called Meeting of the Town of Franklin Town Council will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, at 95 E. Main Street, Franklin.

The purpose of this meeting is FY 2023/2024 Budget Work Session

April 11, 2023
FRANKLIN SEEKS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD APPLICANTS

The Town of Franklin Town Council is accepting applications to fill the following vacancies on the Tourism Development Authority board. Applications should be submitted no later than May 17, 2023 for consideration. Applications are kept on file for one year.

• Tourism Development Authority – six (6) positions including two currently unfilled positions – must be residents of, own, operate or have an interest in a business entity in the Town of Franklin.

The term for these board positions is three years and appointments are made by the Town Council.

Applications are available online at www.franklinnc.com/boards-authorities-franklin-nc.html or can be obtained at Town Hall, 95 East Main Street, Franklin.

For more information, contact Town Manager Amie Owens at 828-524-2516 x 305 or via email at aowens@franklinnc.com.

April 6, 2023
Amendments to Chapter 130 of the Town of Franklin Code of Ordinances

The Franklin Town Council will hold a hearing during its May 1st meeting concerning adopting certain Amendents to Chapter 130 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Franklin. You may view or download a copy of the changes through the link below.

» Amendments to Chapter 130 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Franklin (PDF)

December 30, 2022
BOIL WATER ADVISORY CANCELLED

UPDATE:

Lab testing has confirmed that water is safe to drink with no contaminants and that there is no longer a need for the boil water advisory. We wish to thank the Town of Franklin water/sewer crews who have worked tirelessly over the last week in dealing with issues related to the frigid weather, and thank those who have been impacted for their patience and understanding. We wish you a healthy and safe New Year.

December 29, 2022
WATER LINE BREAK WHITE OAK STREET and BOIL WATER ADVISORY

UPDATE:

The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until we receive the results of testing. Test results are now expected to be received on Friday, December 30. Until that time, residents in the impacted area should continue to boil any water used for consumption. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

December 28, 2022
WATER LINE BREAK WHITE OAK STREET and BOIL WATER ADVISORY

5:15 PM UPDATE:

Water service has been restored to the impacted area as of 5:15 p.m. 

The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until we receive the results of the testing, as noted previously, this could be up to 24 hours after the repairs were completed.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

There has been a water line break in the area of White Oak Street which is impacting water service from White Oak Street to the Depot Street extension.  Streets impacted include:  White Oak, Riverview, Iotla, Doraul, White Oak Circle, Ridgewood Drive, Highland Avenue and the Depot Street Extension.  Crews have been working overnight to repair this line; however, at this time, we are unsure of how long these repairs will take.  Water service will be interrupted during the continued repair.   Main Street should not be impacted.   The break in the line was due to the extremely low temperatures. 

When service is restored, there may be air in the lines causing sputtering of water when first turned on, cloudy or brown water, and potentially contain dirt or small particulates.  Residents are encouraged to run water from an outside spigot or in the bathtub to eliminate air from the lines quickly. 

Due to the nature of this repair, the Town is issuing a boil water advisory for when service is resumed in this area.  This boil water advisory does not affect other areas in town.   

Here is information related to the Boil Water Advisory:

There are two levels of notices: a Boil Water Advisory and a Boil Water Notice. Here is the difference:

A Boil Water Advisory is voluntarily issued when water contamination is possible. During an advisory we recommend that customers vigorously boil water for at least 1 minute before consumption or drink bottled water.

A Boil Water Notice is required by law to be issued when contamination is confirmed in the water system.  The Town of Franklin has issued a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for those impacted in East Franklin.

Event that initiated the boil water advisory

A water line break that required the water system to be turned off for greater than an hour and the pipe has to be opened to the environment which could allow dirt and groundwater into the system.

What should you do during a boil water advisory?

Boil tap water vigorously for a least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or any consumption. This includes water used for dental care, making ice, food preparation, or any other consumption purposes.

It is not necessary to boil water for showering, laundry, or other non-consumptive uses.

How long will the advisory last?

Water should be boiled from the time the advisory is issued and continue until The Town of Franklin officially lifts the advisory. During the time the advisory is in effect, the Public Works Department will have an outside laboratory perform an analysis to determine if the water is safe and meets all standards. The advisory will remain in effect until we receive the lab results, this may be 24 hours or more.

Residents are reminded not to call 9-1-1 for this particular outage as it is being actively repaired.  If you have any questions, please contact the Town of Franklin at 828-524-2516.  

October 5, 2022 - Request for Qualifications
Whitmire Property Recreation Plan

The Town of Franklin is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of a recreation plan for the Whitmire Property from qualified firms.

The Town of Franklin is seeking qualified consultants with proven experience in developing comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plans with comparable municipal entities. The Town developed a Town-wide Comprehensive Plan that included recreational planning which was adopted June 1, 2020.

The Town of Franklin has a large tract of land (12.71 acres) known as the Whitmire Property that has been in its possession since December 2004. The Town Council has agreed that having an area for outdoor recreational opportunities in town would be of benefit and authorized that a portion of the property be used for such. The enhancements to the Whitmire Property should also be in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan and BikeWalk Franklin plan adopted in 2017.

» Please Download RFQ For Complete Details (PDF)

September 9, 2022
Payment Hours Changing at Town Hall - October 3

The Town of Franklin Town Hall payment hours are changing effective Monday, October 3, 2022.   Due to accounting system changes, payments at the window will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. until 4:55 p.m.  Monday through Friday.   The drop box will remain available for payments before and after hours and on weekends.  

The window will be open and staff will still be available to assist customers beginning at 8:00 a.m. but payments cannot be taken prior to 8:30 a.m.   “Due to a system upgrade, we were experiencing some delays with payment batches posting on the same day and carrying over to a second business day.  This impacted other financial reporting activities,” said Finance Director Sarah Bishop.  This change will allow for reconciliations to occur in the early morning hours and daily transactions to post on one day.   

All offices in the Town Hall will continue to operate from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Information will be included on the monthly water bills and posted at the Town Hall related to the new payment hours.   

For more information, contact Town Manager Amie Owens at 828-524-2516 x 305 or via email at aowens@franklinnc.com .

August 24, 2022 - Request for Proposal
Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis

The Town of Franklin, North Carolina is requesting proposals for consulting services to conduct a Town-wide Employee Classification and Compensation Study.

» Please Download RFP For Complete Details (PDF)

August 5, 2022 - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Now Operational at Town Hall

The Town of Franklin partnered with Duke Energy to install a level 3 fast-charging station in the town hall parking lot. Town Planner/IT Director Justin Setser worked closely with Duke to have the installation done without cost to taxpayers.

This is a fast-charging station and the cost is set through Shell Recharge via the Green Lot App. The fees are paid via a credit card scanning system and the Town does not receive any funding from the stations. “The need for EV charging was brought to our attention and we felt that the location would be beneficial for downtown visitation,” Setzer said.

There are two charging stations available with one indicated for handicapped accessibility. The charge time is dependent upon a vehicle’s battery status at the time of charging.

Sunny Side Disc Golf Course Rules

The Town of Franklin announces rules for Sunny Side Disc Golf Course ...

1. Use of disc golf course is first come first serve.
2. Please pick up all trash and place in trash receptacles.
3. Use of disc golf course after dark is prohibited.
4. Pick Up after pets.
5. Do not throw discs toward vehicles.
6. Amplification equipment is prohibited.
7. No alcohol on the premise. This is strictly prohibited. All violators will be prosecuted.
8. No concealed weapons are allowed on the premise.

NOTICE OF WATER VIOLATION

FRANKLIN, TOWN OF HAS NOT MET MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During the compliance period specified in the download below, we (did not monitor or test or did not complete all monitoring or testing for the contaminants listed and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time.

No action on your part is needed at this time.

» Download Full PDF Document

Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

Macon and Clay Counties, the Towns of Franklin, Hayesville and Highlands, along with other participating stakeholders, are now working to update the region’s multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to identify and assess our community’s natural hazard risks and determine how to best minimize or manage those risks. Upon completion, the Plan will represent a comprehensive multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the two-county region.

This survey questionnaire provides an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and can lead to mitigation activities that should help lessen the impact of future hazard events. Click here to participate in the survey

Franklin TDA (Tourism Development Authority) Monthly Meetings

Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting for the Franklin Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is held monthly, on the second Monday in the Town Hall Boardroom, 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, beginning at 5:30pm. Dates for 2020 are as follows ...

Monday, January 10th
Monday, February 21st (changed due to Valentine's Day)
Monday, March 14th
Monday, April 11th
Monday May 9th
Monday, June 13th
Monday, July 11th
Monday, August 8th
Monday, September 12th
Monday, October 10th
Tuesday, November 14th
Monday, December 12th

Town Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Vacancies

The Town of Franklin is currently seeking to fill one vacancy on the Town Planning Board/Board of Adjustment. The Town is looking for an alternate ETJ resident to serve as a representative on this board that serves on both the Planning board and the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. and the Planning Board meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are held in the Town Hall Board Room. A time commitment of approximately 2 hours a month is necessary. A resume and current address is required. For more information or to express an interest in serving on the board, please contact Town Planner, Justin Setser at (828) 524-2516.

Reserving Town Facilities & Requesting Street Closures

The Town of Franklin, NC receives many requests to reserve Memorial Park and the Gazebo on the Square for special events.

To reserve Memorial Park » Click Here
To reserve the Gazebo on the Square click here to » Download Gazebo Reservation Form (PDF Format)

Some events require street closures. All street closings must be presented to the Town Council for approval. All requests must be submitted to the Town Manager one week prior to the scheduled Town Council meeting. The Franklin Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom located at 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

To request a road closure for a special event click here to » Download Road Closure Request Form (PDF Format)