MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 17, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Kalkut, Anita Mecklenburg, Jim Lehan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Move into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a) (1) and (3) to discuss litigation strategy related to the grievance hearing with Norfolk Highway Department Employees...
Ms. Mecklenburg made a motion that the Board move into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a) (1) and (3) to discuss litigation strategy related to the grievance hearing with Norfolk Highway Department Employees Association, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 301-N and an executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3) and (7), regarding strategy in the matter of Rossi v. Town of Norfolk, et al., Norfolk Superior Court.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mecklenburg made a motion that the Board move into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a) (1) and (3) to discuss litigation strategy related to the grievance hearing with Norfolk Highway Department Employees Association, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 301-N and an executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3) and (7), regarding strategy in the matter of Rossi v. Town of Norfolk, et al., Norfolk Superior Court. Mr. Lehan seconded the motion. . Mr. Kalkut reiterated that the purpose for this executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a) (1) and (3) to discuss litigation strategy related to the grievance hearing with Norfolk Highway Department Employees Association, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 301-N and M.G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3) and (7), regarding strategy in the matter of Rossi v. Town of Norfolk, et al., Norfolk Superior Court and that a public meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negating position of the public body. Mr. Kalkut also declared that the open meeting will reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr, Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Close the executive session for the purposes of returning to the open session portion of the meeting
At 6:54 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to close the executive session for the purposes of returning to the open session portion of the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 6:54 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to close the executive session for the purposes of returning to the open session portion of the meeting. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut -- aye; Me. Lehan - aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve the FY24 sewer rates at a 40% recovery flat rate of $308.51 to be billed quarterly per account
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the FY24 sewer rates at a 40% recovery flat rate of $308.51 to be billed quarterly per account.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the FY24 sewer rates at a 40% recovery flat rate of $308.51 to be billed quarterly per account. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to execute a lease and PPA Agreement with Solect Energy
Allow / instruct the Town Administrator to execute a lease agreement with PPA agreement with Solect Energy on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. There was a friendly amendment to change the word...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to allow / instruct the Town Administrator to execute a lease agreement with PPA agreement with Solect Energy on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. There was a friendly amendment to change the word from allow / instruct to "authorize."
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to allow / instruct the Town Administrator to execute a lease agreement with PPA agreement with Solect Energy on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. There was a friendly amendment to change the word from allow / instruct to "authorize." The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed - unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the lease for the solar canopy project
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the lease for the solar canopy project.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the lease for the solar canopy project. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve the following road events
Approve the Hampton Road closure and the Santa Parade on December 3'7
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the Hampton Road closure and the Santa Parade on December 3'7.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the Hampton Road closure and the Santa Parade on December 3'7. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Approve the uses of Town Hill as printed in the agenda for this meeting and amended
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the uses of Town Hill as printed in the agenda for this meeting and amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the uses of Town Hill as printed in the agenda for this meeting and amended. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Review and execute the warrant for the November 14, 2023 Special Town Meeting
Execute the warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 14, 2023 subject to the final review by Town Counsel
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to execute the warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 14, 2023 subject to the final review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to execute the warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 14, 2023 subject to the final review by Town Counsel. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted; all were in favor. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as presented on the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the warrants as presented on the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the warrants as presented on the agenda. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes as presented
Lehan made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“Lehan made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 9:17 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Lehan to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 9:17 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 so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
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