MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 15, 2022
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Carolyn Van Tine, Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Kalkut
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Administrator, and invite Scott Bragdon to...
At 6:07 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Administrator, and invite Scott Bragdon to participate. Ms. Mecklenburg stated that the Board would return to open session at the conclusion of the third executive session.
From the minutes
“At 6:07 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Administrator, and invite Scott Bragdon to participate. Ms. Mecklenburg stated that the Board would return to open session at the conclusion of the third executive session. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Conclude the executive session for the purpose of entering into a second executive session
At 6:46 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to conclude the executive session for the purpose of entering into a second executive session.
From the minutes
“At 6:46 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to conclude the executive session for the purpose of entering into a second executive session. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(A)(7) to comply with the general laws for the purpose of review and approval of Executive Session minutes and whether those minutes should...
At 6:57 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(A)(7) to comply with the general laws for the purpose of review and approval of Executive Session minutes and whether those minutes should be released in open session and invite Scott Bragdon to participate.
From the minutes
“At 6:57 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(A)(7) to comply with the general laws for the purpose of review and approval of Executive Session minutes and whether those minutes should be released in open session and invite Scott Bragdon to participate. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg -aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Conclude the executive session for the purpose of entering into a third executive session
At 6:59 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to conclude the executive session for the purpose of entering into a third executive session.
From the minutes
“At 6:59 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to conclude the executive session for the purpose of entering into a third executive session. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye; Ms. Mecklenburg aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Municipal Clerical Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO- CLC, as an open...
At 7:01 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Municipal Clerical Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO- CLC, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and invite Scott Bragdon, Blythe Robinson, and Amanda Johanns to participate.
From the minutes
“At 7:01 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board enter into executive session under M. G. L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Municipal Clerical Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO- CLC, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and invite Scott Bragdon, Blythe Robinson, and Amanda Johanns to participate. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Conclude the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of conducting the open session portion of the meeting
At 7:12 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to conclude the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of conducting the open session portion of the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 7:12 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to conclude the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of conducting the open session portion of the meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine - aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider a presentation by the Fire Station Building Committee of the schematic design for the station and...
Approve the schematic design and authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to commence the design development phase of the project
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the schematic design and authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to commence the design development phase of the project.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the schematic design and authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to commence the design development phase of the project. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine - aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider the annual appointment of the Inspector of Animals
Re-appoint Susan Thibedeau as Inspector of Animals for the period beginning May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to re-appoint Susan Thibedeau as Inspector of Animals for the period beginning May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to re-appoint Susan Thibedeau as Inspector of Animals for the period beginning May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Please consider approval of a license agreement with the Conservation Commission for use of its property to conduct...
Execute a license agreement with the Conservation Commission for use of its property to conduct wastewater treatment facility testing
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to execute a license agreement with the Conservation Commission for use of its property to conduct wastewater treatment facility testing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to execute a license agreement with the Conservation Commission for use of its property to conduct wastewater treatment facility testing. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider approval of a letter regarding the Housing Choice Program Guidelines
Execute a letter to the State Dept. of Housing & Community Development regarding the impact of the Housing Choice Program on the Town of Norfolk
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to execute a letter to the State Dept. of Housing & Community Development regarding the impact of the Housing Choice Program on the Town of Norfolk.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to execute a letter to the State Dept. of Housing & Community Development regarding the impact of the Housing Choice Program on the Town of Norfolk. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Please consider approval of the route for the Norfolk Baseball and Softball parade
Approve the route for the Spring 2022 Norfolk Baseball and Softball parade
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the route for the Spring 2022 Norfolk Baseball and Softball parade.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the route for the Spring 2022 Norfolk Baseball and Softball parade. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider the request for use of Town Hill for the following events: Federated Church Sunrise Easter Service...
Approve the use of Town Hill for the events and the dates requested as posted on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the use of Town Hill for the events and the dates requested as posted on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the use of Town Hill for the events and the dates requested as posted on the agenda for this meeting. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Please consider re-opening the warrant for the May loth Annual Town Meeting to add additional articles
Re-open the warrant for the May 10th annual town meeting to add the following articles: Zoning Bylaw changes relative to recodification of the Bylaw An article to fund the shortfall in the...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the vote to re-open the warrant for the May 10th annual town meeting to add the following articles: Zoning Bylaw changes relative to recodification of the Bylaw An article to fund the shortfall in the wastewater division enterprise fund An article to petition the General Court for a special act to establish the Norfolk Downtown Sewer District An article to rescind an excess borrowing authorization for the H. Olive Day School An article to amend the General bylaws for the CPC to change the membership due to re-precincting and then to close the warrant for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the vote to re-open the warrant for the May 10th annual town meeting to add the following articles: Zoning Bylaw changes relative to recodification of the Bylaw An article to fund the shortfall in the wastewater division enterprise fund An article to petition the General Court for a special act to establish the Norfolk Downtown Sewer District An article to rescind an excess borrowing authorization for the H. Olive Day School An article to amend the General bylaws for the CPC to change the membership due to re-precincting and then to close the warrant for this meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Warrants
Approve five warrants for the period February 25, 2022 - March 11, 2022 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve five warrants for the period February 25, 2022 - March 11, 2022 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve five warrants for the period February 25, 2022 - March 11, 2022 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine - aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Approve Minutes
Approve the regular meeting minutes of January 18, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the regular meeting minutes of January 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the regular meeting minutes of January 18, 2022. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 9:50 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 9:50 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Van Tine -aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut- aye. All were in favor..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
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