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February 21, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Jim Lehan, Kevin Kalkut
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing for the FY24 water rates. A roll call vote was taken as follows Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board close the public hearing for the FY24 water rates. A roll call vote was taken as follows Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board close the public hearing for the FY24 water rates. A roll call vote was taken as follows Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan)
Approve the FY24 Water Fund Rates. A roll call vote was taken as follows Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the FY24 Water Fund Rates. A roll call vote was taken as follows Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the FY24 Water Fund Rates. A roll call vote was taken as follows Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan)
Vote to approve assent for right of way easement over Mill River Bridge (Miller Street)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a letter of assent on behalf of the Town in support of the Petition for Approval of a Plan filed in the Land Court as Case No. 20 SBQ 06616 01 - 001 by...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a letter of assent on behalf of the Town in support of the Petition for Approval of a Plan filed in the Land Court as Case No. 20 SBQ 06616 01 - 001 by Leland Wild LLC for property it owns in the Town described in Certificate of Title No. 189426.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Select Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a letter of assent on behalf of the Town in support of the Petition for Approval of a Plan filed in the Land Court as Case No. 20 SBQ 06616 01 - 001 by Leland Wild LLC for property it owns in the Town described in Certificate of Title No. 189426. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve a request by the Town Clerk for a police officer detail at the May 2, 2023 Annual Town Election
Approve one detail officer assigned outside at morning drop off and at afternoon pick up at the May 2, 2023 Election
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve one detail officer assigned outside at morning drop off and at afternoon pick up at the May 2, 2023 Election.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve one detail officer assigned outside at morning drop off and at afternoon pick up at the May 2, 2023 Election. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 2, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made. by Mr. Lehan that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 2, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made. by Mr. Lehan that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 2, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve appointing Select Board member Jim Lehan as Select Board Clerk
Appoint Jim Lehan as Select Board Clerk
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board appoint Jim Lehan as Select Board Clerk.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board appoint Jim Lehan as Select Board Clerk. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Olive Day School, turns down Boardman Street and concludes at the entrance to the Freeman Kennedy School. The route...
Approve the route for the Spring 2023 Norfolk Baseball and Softball parade
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the route for the Spring 2023 Norfolk Baseball and Softball parade.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the route for the Spring 2023 Norfolk Baseball and Softball parade. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Federated Church Easter Service on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m
Approve the use of Town Hill for the Federated Church Easter Service on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the use of Town Hill for the Federated Church Easter Service on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
Yes: Kalkut, MecklenburgJim Lehan stepped aside (recused) on this vote and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the use of Town Hill for the Federated Church Easter Service on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - recuse..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve the Norfolk Grange's 14th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup _on Saturday, April 15, 2023
Approve the Norfolk Grange's 14th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 15, 2023 by authorizing the provision of a dumpster for trash removal
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the Norfolk Grange's 14th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 15, 2023 by authorizing the provision of a dumpster for trash removal.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the Norfolk Grange's 14th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 15, 2023 by authorizing the provision of a dumpster for trash removal. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Discuss and possibly vote on Fiscal Year 2023 increase in cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible Norfolk...
Approve the additional 2% retiree COLA for eligible retirees in fiscal year 2023, as approved by the Norfolk County Retirement System
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the additional 2% retiree COLA for eligible retirees in fiscal year 2023, as approved by the Norfolk County Retirement System.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the additional 2% retiree COLA for eligible retirees in fiscal year 2023, as approved by the Norfolk County Retirement System. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Discuss and possibly vote on Select Board Liaison assignments
Assign Jim Lehan as the King Philip School Board liaison and all other assignments remain as stated for the remainder of fiscal year 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board assign Jim Lehan as the King Philip School Board liaison and all other assignments remain as stated for the remainder of fiscal year 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board assign Jim Lehan as the King Philip School Board liaison and all other assignments remain as stated for the remainder of fiscal year 2023. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Warrants
Approve four warrants for the period February 7, 2023 - February 14, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve four warrants for the period February 7, 2023 - February 14, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve four warrants for the period February 7, 2023 - February 14, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and a roll call vote was taken. Anita Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 7:39 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Lehan to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 7:39 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Lehan to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken. Anita Mecklenburg - aye, Jim Lehan - aye, Kevin Kalkut - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
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