At its regular meeting the Franklin City Commission approved a slate of routine and project motions. Key outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript are listed below.

- Student splash pad research permission: Motion to authorize student group to research and pursue fundraising and partnership with the city (mover: Commissioner Stewart; second: Commissioner Williams). Result: carried unanimously.

- Small Town Christmas street closure (Dec. 7, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., College Street between Cedar and Kentucky): Motion to approve street closure and signage (mover: Commissioner Powell; second: Commissioner Stewart). Result: carried unanimously.

- Fire alarm monitoring contract for police station with AAA Systems (3‑year term at $660/year, total under $2,000): Motion to approve contract and authorize mayor to sign (mover: Commissioner Stewart; second: Commissioner Williams). Result: carried unanimously.

- Release of letter of credit for Franklin 49 LLC (Arrington Downs): Staff asked to release an irrevocable letter of credit for $210,901.20 in exchange for a 10% maintenance bond; commissioners approved release pending receipt of original bond (mover: Commissioner Powell; second: Commissioner Stewart). Result: carried unanimously.

- Budget transfer of $44,000 from a hydrovac purchase to water treatment plant security upgrades: Motion carried unanimously.

- Downtown safety projects (two crosswalks/3‑way stops on South College Street, 3‑way stop at Church/Aiken, compact‑car corner parking and bike‑lock rails): Motion to approve the projects at the cited locations. Result: carried unanimously.

- Macedonia Lift Station grant commitment: Motion to authorize the mayor to sign a letter committing the city to fund the local share so the $222,000 grant is preserved (mover: Commissioner Stewart; second: Commissioner Williams). Result: carried unanimously.

- Consulting and professional services renewals: Motion to renew agreement with RJ Consulting Engineer LLC effective Jan. 1, 2025, and discuss renewal for Strand Associates (rate study). Result: RJ renewal approved; Strand engagement discussed and presenter (Clark Steves) delivered the rate study presentation.

- Personnel transfer: Motion to transfer Caleb Williams from customer service/finance to the water treatment plant effective Jan. 1, 2025, and authorize finance director to restructure the department. Result: carried unanimously.

All motions and votes reported in this summary are drawn from the meeting transcript; where the transcript records a unanimous voice vote the result is reported as carried unanimously.