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March 21, 2023
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Kalkut, Jim Lehan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jim Lehan joined the meeting at 6:39 p.m., after the vote to enter executive session.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for the purpose of conducting contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Finance Director, Todd Lindmark, and under M.G.L. c.30A,...
At 6:35 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board that the Board vote to convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for the purpose of conducting contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Finance Director, Todd Lindmark, and under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation at 115 Park Street if open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Yes: Kalkut, Mecklenburg
From the minutes
“At 6:35 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board that the Board vote to convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for the purpose of conducting contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Finance Director, Todd Lindmark, and under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation at 115 Park Street 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 6:59 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 6:59 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 Mr. Lehan. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye.; Mr. Lehan - aye. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Close the public hearing of various dogs owned by Alicia Reycroft and begin deliberations. -
Mr. Kalkut made a motion to close the public hearing of various dogs owned by Alicia Reycroft and begin deliberations. -
From the minutes
“Mr. Kalkut made a motion to close the public hearing of various dogs owned by Alicia Reycroft and begin deliberations. - It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Deem the dog named Cleo (aka Nala) owned by Alicia Reycroft as a dangerous dog
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to deem the dog named Cleo (aka Nala) owned by Alicia Reycroft as a dangerous dog.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to deem the dog named Cleo (aka Nala) owned by Alicia Reycroft as a dangerous dog. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Deem the remaining dogs owned by Alicia Reycroft as nuisance dogs
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to deem the remaining dogs owned by Alicia Reycroft as nuisance dogs.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to deem the remaining dogs owned by Alicia Reycroft as nuisance dogs. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Amend the nuisance-dog motion to say "owner or keeper"
Mr. Lehan proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to include "owner or keeper" and
From the minutes
“Mr. Lehan proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to include "owner or keeper" and Ms. Mecklenburg seconded the motion. All were in favor, the amendment passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Continued Public Hearing for Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition - Main Street
Close the public hearing for the Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition on Main Street
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to close the public hearing for the Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition on Main Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to close the public hearing for the Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition on Main Street. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Grant permission to Verizon New England, Inc. and Eversource to place one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.62 2/E.62M on the south side of Main Street at a point approximately seven hundred...
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to grant permission to Verizon New England, Inc. and Eversource to place one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.62 2/E.62M on the south side of Main Street at a point approximately seven hundred sixty-seven (767) feet easterly from the center line of Rockwood Road.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to grant permission to Verizon New England, Inc. and Eversource to place one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.62 2/E.62M on the south side of Main Street at a point approximately seven hundred sixty-seven (767) feet easterly from the center line of Rockwood Road. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Discussion and vote to appoint a Select Board member to the Master Plan Steering Committee
Appoint Kevin Kalkut to the Master Plan Steering Committee
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to appoint Kevin Kalkut to the Master Plan Steering Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to appoint Kevin Kalkut to the Master Plan Steering Committee. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to make an appointment to the Board of Registrars
Appoint Peg Drisko to the Board of Registrars
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to appoint Peg Drisko to the Board of Registrars.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to appoint Peg Drisko to the Board of Registrars. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Vote to make the annual appointment of the Inspector of Animals
Re-appoint Susan Thibedeau as Inspector of Animals for the period beginning May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
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, 2023 to April 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“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, 2023 to April 30, 2024. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Vote on the referral of Zoning Amendments to the Planning Board in preparation for the May 17, 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Vote pursuant to MGL chapter 40A Section 5 to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the planning board for its review
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote pursuant to MGL chapter 40A Section 5 to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the planning board for its review.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote pursuant to MGL chapter 40A Section 5 to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the planning board for its review. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
On its own initiative and based upon the recommendation of the Town Planner, refer the proposed laying out of Wrights Farm Road to the Planning Board for its report and recommendations as to...
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to on its own initiative and based upon the recommendation of the Town Planner, refer the proposed laying out of Wrights Farm Road to the Planning Board for its report and recommendations as to whether such ways should be laid out as public ways.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board vote to on its own initiative and based upon the recommendation of the Town Planner, refer the proposed laying out of Wrights Farm Road to the Planning Board for its report and recommendations as to whether such ways should be laid out as public ways. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve of the Common Victualler license for Organic Buzz Café & Juice Bar, LLC Mr, Casanova-Davis reviewed...
Approve and execute the Common Victualler License renewal for 2023 for Organic Buzz Café & Juice Bar, LLC subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve and execute the Common Victualler License renewal for 2023 for Organic Buzz Café & Juice Bar, LLC subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve and execute the Common Victualler License renewal for 2023 for Organic Buzz Café & Juice Bar, LLC subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill and parade route for Norfolk's Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 29, 2023
Authorize the road closures for the route of Norfolk's Memorial Day parade as well as the use of Town Hill for the ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board authorize the road closures for the route of Norfolk's Memorial Day parade as well as the use of Town Hill for the ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board authorize the road closures for the route of Norfolk's Memorial Day parade as well as the use of Town Hill for the ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Review and execute the warrant for the May 17, 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting minus Article 15 as currently listed on the proposed warrant replaced with a new Article 15 in reference to the sewer retained earnings to be held...
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting minus Article 15 as currently listed on the proposed warrant replaced with a new Article 15 in reference to the sewer retained earnings to be held on May 17, 2023 subject to final review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting minus Article 15 as currently listed on the proposed warrant replaced with a new Article 15 in reference to the sewer retained earnings to be held on May 17, 2023 subject to final review by Town Counsel. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Warrants
Approve five warrants for the period March 7, - 2023 - March 14, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve five warrants for the period March 7, - 2023 - March 14, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve five warrants for the period March 7, - 2023 - March 14, 2023 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2023 and March 7, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2023 and March 7, 2023.
Yes: Kalkut, MecklenburgAbstained: Lehan
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Kalkut that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2023 and March 7, 2023. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Kalkut - aye; Mr. Lehan - abstained. The motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 9:42 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 9:42 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Kalkut to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Kalkut, second: Lehan)
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