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June 7, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Kalkut
Absent: Carolyn Van Tine
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) discuss strategy and obtain advice of counsel with respect to the litigation entitled Wall Street Development Corp. v. Town of Norfolk...
At 5:41 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) discuss strategy and obtain advice of counsel with respect to the litigation entitled Wall Street Development Corp. v. Town of Norfolk Planning Board, et al., Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 1882CV01140, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and invite the Planning Board, Town Counsel Peter Mello, Rich McCarthy, Blythe Robinson and Amanda Johanns to participate. Ms. Mecklenburg stated that the Board would return to open session at the conclusion of the second executive session.
From the minutes
“At 5:41 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) discuss strategy and obtain advice of counsel with respect to the litigation entitled Wall Street Development Corp. v. Town of Norfolk Planning Board, et al., Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 1882CV01140, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and invite the Planning Board, Town Counsel Peter Mello, Rich McCarthy, Blythe Robinson and Amanda Johanns to participate. Ms. Mecklenburg stated that the Board would return to open session at the conclusion of the second executive session. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Conclude the executive session for the purpose of entering into a second executive session
At 6:36 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 6:36 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. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Fire Chief and invite Scott Bragdon, Blythe...
At 6:45 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 - Fire Chief and invite Scott Bragdon, Blythe Robinson and Amanda Johanns to participate. The Board will return to open session at the conclusion of this executive session.
From the minutes
“At 6:45 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 - Fire Chief and invite Scott Bragdon, Blythe Robinson and Amanda Johanns to participate. The Board will return to open session at the conclusion of this executive session. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Conclude the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of conducting the open session portion of the meeting
At 7:05 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 7:05 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. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut ~ aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider recognition of Norfolk's Gold Award recipient, Evelyn Sanford
Execute a proclamation for Evelyn Sanford in recognition of her achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board execute a proclamation for Evelyn Sanford in recognition of her achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board execute a proclamation for Evelyn Sanford in recognition of her achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider the joint appointment of Melissa Meo as Planning Board Associate Member
Appoint Melissa Meo as an Associate member to the Planning Board with the term ending June 30, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to appoint Melissa Meo as an Associate member to the Planning Board with the term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to appoint Melissa Meo as an Associate member to the Planning Board with the term ending June 30, 2023. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Please consider executing a contract with Timothy Heinz, Police Chief
Ratify a contract with Timothy Heinz for Police Chief effective September 2022 - September 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to ratify a contract with Timothy Heinz for Police Chief effective September 2022 - September 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to ratify a contract with Timothy Heinz for Police Chief effective September 2022 - September 2025. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut ~ aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider appointment of Todd Lindmark as Interim Town Administrator
Appoint Todd Lindmark as Interim Town Administrator effective July 1, 2022 subject to salary negotiations
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to appoint Todd Lindmark as Interim Town Administrator effective July 1, 2022 subject to salary negotiations.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to appoint Todd Lindmark as Interim Town Administrator effective July 1, 2022 subject to salary negotiations. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Please consider dissolving the Town Government Study Committee
Disband the Town Government Study Committee and thank them for their contributions to the Town
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to disband the Town Government Study Committee and thank them for their contributions to the Town.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to disband the Town Government Study Committee and thank them for their contributions to the Town. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider appointments/reappointments to various Boards and Committees
Make the appointments to committees for the period beginning July 1, 2022 all those persons highlighted in yellow on the appointment's spreadsheet
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to make the appointments to committees for the period beginning July 1, 2022 all those persons highlighted in yellow on the appointment's spreadsheet.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to make the appointments to committees for the period beginning July 1, 2022 all those persons highlighted in yellow on the appointment's spreadsheet. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Please consider approving the submission of a Special Act to the Legislature for the formation of the Norfolk...
Submit a Special Act to the Legislature for the formation of the Norfolk Downtown Sewer District
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to submit a Special Act to the Legislature for the formation of the Norfolk Downtown Sewer District.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to submit a Special Act to the Legislature for the formation of the Norfolk Downtown Sewer District. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Please consider defining the maximum useful life of departmental equipment approved to finance at the November 9,...
Set the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $980,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed November 9, 2021...
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board set the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $980,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed November 9, 2021 (Article 3) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, § 7(1) to be as follows: Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful Life Fire Department Tanker $450,000 20 Years DPW Salt Shed $310,000 20 Years DPW Snow Plow Truck $220,000 20 Years
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board set the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $980,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed November 9, 2021 (Article 3) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, § 7(1) to be as follows: Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful Life Fire Department Tanker $450,000 20 Years DPW Salt Shed $310,000 20 Years DPW Snow Plow Truck $220,000 20 Years It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Set the following meeting dates for FY23 as the first and third Tuesdays of each month with the exception of July and August when the Board will meet on July 12, 2022 and on August 16, 2022
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board set the following meeting dates for FY23 as the first and third Tuesdays of each month with the exception of July and August when the Board will meet on July 12, 2022 and on August 16, 2022.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board set the following meeting dates for FY23 as the first and third Tuesdays of each month with the exception of July and August when the Board will meet on July 12, 2022 and on August 16, 2022. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Approve Recreation's End of Summer events on August 27th and the Girl Scouts Kick Off on September 7th, with rain dates for each on the next night after their events if needed
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve Recreation's End of Summer events on August 27th and the Girl Scouts Kick Off on September 7th, with rain dates for each on the next night after their events if needed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve Recreation's End of Summer events on August 27th and the Girl Scouts Kick Off on September 7th, with rain dates for each on the next night after their events if needed. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Warrants
Approve nine warrants for the period May 10, 2022 - June 3, 2022 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve nine warrants for the period May 10, 2022 - June 3, 2022 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve nine warrants for the period May 10, 2022 - June 3, 2022 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Kalkut. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Kalkut)
Approve Minutes
Approve the regular meeting minutes of May 3, 2022, May 10, 2022 and May 26, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the regular meeting minutes of May 3, 2022, May 10, 2022 and May 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the regular meeting minutes of May 3, 2022, May 10, 2022 and May 26, 2022. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
At 8:14 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:14 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A rol! call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
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