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January 17, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Kalkut
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of O'Leary v Norfolk #M22P0514205, if open meeting may...
At 6:32 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of O'Leary v Norfolk #M22P0514205, if open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
From the minutes
“At 6:32 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of O'Leary v Norfolk #M22P0514205, if open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye. Both were in favor, the motion passed..” (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 7:07 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut 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 7:07 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut 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 Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye. Both were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to execute a contract with Blair Crane, DPW Director
Reappoint Blair Crane as DPW Director for a three-year period commencing on July 1, 2023, and approve the renewal of his Employment Agreement in the document attached; Blair Crane, DPW Director...
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Select Board reappoint Blair Crane as DPW Director for a three-year period commencing on July 1, 2023, and approve the renewal of his Employment Agreement in the document attached; Blair Crane, DPW Director Contract.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Select Board reappoint Blair Crane as DPW Director for a three-year period commencing on July 1, 2023, and approve the renewal of his Employment Agreement in the document attached; Blair Crane, DPW Director Contract. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Both were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to modify an Alcoholic Beverages License for Anne's Market to expand the sale of wine and malt beverages to...
Approve the request by OT Crew, Inc. d/b/a Anne's Market Norfolk to change the operating time to sell wines and malt beverages to include Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the request by OT Crew, Inc. d/b/a Anne's Market Norfolk to change the operating time to sell wines and malt beverages to include Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the request by OT Crew, Inc. d/b/a Anne's Market Norfolk to change the operating time to sell wines and malt beverages to include Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Both were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to open the Warrant for the May 17, 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 39, Section 9, the convened business session of the Annual Town Meeting shall occur on May 17, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 39, Section 9, the convened business session of the Annual Town Meeting shall occur on May 17, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 39, Section 9, the convened business session of the Annual Town Meeting shall occur on May 17, 2023. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Both were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Open a warrant for the 2023 annual town meeting to be held at the King Philip Middle School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 and to close the warrant on Friday, February 24 at 6:00 PM
A second motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to open a warrant for the 2023 annual town meeting to be held at the King Philip Middle School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 and to close the warrant on Friday, February 24 at 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“A second motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to open a warrant for the 2023 annual town meeting to be held at the King Philip Middle School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 and to close the warrant on Friday, February 24 at 6:00 PM. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Both were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve the plan to utilize Federal American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds
Approve the plan as presented by the Town Administrator to utilize ARPA funds and authorize the Town Administrator to execute any associated contracts and/or payments
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the plan as presented by the Town Administrator to utilize ARPA funds and authorize the Town Administrator to execute any associated contracts and/or payments.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the plan as presented by the Town Administrator to utilize ARPA funds and authorize the Town Administrator to execute any associated contracts and/or payments. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Both were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Warrants
Approve four warrants for the period January 3, 2023 - January 13, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve four warrants for the period January 3, 2023 - January 13, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve four warrants for the period January 3, 2023 - January 13, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; both were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 6, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the meeting minutes of December 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the meeting minutes of December 6, 2022. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; both were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 7:49 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 7:49 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; both were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
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