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 - JUNE 1, 2026
6:00 p.m.

1.    Call to Order- Mayor Stacy Guffey

2.    Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Mike Lewis

3.    Adoption of the June 1, 2026 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4.    Approval of the Consent Agenda for June 1, 2026 - Town Council
       A.)    Approval of Minutes 
                1.    May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting 
               2.    May 18, 2026 Special Called Meeting
       B.)    Budget Amendment
       C.)    Tax Releases

5.    Recognition
       A.)    New Fire Chief Justin Setser recognition by Town Manager Amie Owens 

6.    Public Session

7.    Items from Council
      A.)    Resolution Encouraging Collaborative Engagement Regarding Healthcare Services in Western North Carolina – Mayor Stacy Guffey
      B.)    Resolution Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule – Mayor Stacy Guffey

8.    Call for Public Hearing
       A.)    Call for Public Hearing on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:05 p.m. or as closely thereafter to gain public input related to an Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Center Development within the Town of Franklin’s Planning Jurisdiction – Town Attorney John Henning, Jr. 

9.    Public Hearings
         A.)    Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:05 p.m. or as closely thereafter to gain public input related to a request for rezoning from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-2 for property PIN# 65941443604, located at 503 Dowdle Mountain Road - Town Planner Justin Setser

         B.)    Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:08 p.m. or as closely thereafter to gain public input related to a Development Agreement between the Town of Franklin and Duke Energy – Town Attorney John Henning, Jr. 

         C.)    Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:11 p.m. or as closely thereof as possible to allow for public input on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget – Town Manager Amie Owens 

10.    Old Business
         A.)    Request from Developer to refund tap fees for cancellation of project – Town Attorney John Henning, Jr. and Town Manager Amie Owens  

11.    New Business
        A.)    Request Approval of Contract with Bridge Builders, LLC for Cartoogechaye Creek (Allman Drive) Boardwalk Project – Town Manager Amie Owens

        B.)    Request Approval of Change Order #2 for Clearwell and High Service Pump Station Project – Davis-Bacon Compliance – Town Manager Amie Owens

12.    Departmental Updates 
         A.)    Human Resources – Nicole Bradley, Human Resources Director
         B.)    Tax Collections/Events – Sabrina Scruggs, Tax Collector/Events Coordinator
         C.)    Fire Department – Fire Chief Justin Setser

13.    Announcements
         A.)    Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, July 6, 2026
         B.)    Pickin’ on the Square – June 13, 2026 and June 27, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. on the Gazebo Square
         C.)    Town Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 for Independence Day in accordance with the NC State Holiday Schedule
         D.)    Special Independence Day Concert – Friday, July 3, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. on the Gazebo Square – Jason Passmore and Rock Holler
         E.)    Main Street July 4th Festivities – Saturday, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 
         F.)    July 4th Fireworks and Festivities – Saturday, July 4 from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Macon County Recreation Park – America’s 250th Celebration

14.    Adjourn