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January 23, 2024
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Kalkut, Jim Lehan, Anita Mecklenburg
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Anita Mecklenburg arrived at 6:42 p.m. by Zoom, after the vote to enter executive session.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3), (7), regarding strategy in the matter of Rossi v. Town of Norfolk, et al., Norfolk Superior Court
At 6:40 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Lehan to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3), (7), regarding strategy in the matter of Rossi v. Town of Norfolk, et al., Norfolk Superior Court.
Yes: Kalkut, Lehan
From the minutes
“At 6:40 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Lehan to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s. 21(a)(3), (7), regarding strategy in the matter of Rossi v. Town of Norfolk, et al., Norfolk Superior Court. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kalkut and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Kalkut)
Conclude the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of conducting the open session portion of the meeting
At 6:52 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Lehan 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 6:52 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Lehan 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.; Mr. Lehan - aye. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve an increase of the processing fee for a Municipal Lien Certificate from $25.00 per parcel to $50.00...
Approve an increase of the processing fee for a Municipal Lien Certificate from $25.00 per parcel to $50.00 per parcel
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve an increase of the processing fee for a Municipal Lien Certificate from $25.00 per parcel to $50.00 per parcel.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve an increase of the processing fee for a Municipal Lien Certificate from $25.00 per parcel to $50.00 per parcel. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to set date and open the warrant for Annual Town Meeting
Open a warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to be held at the King Philip Middle School on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 on this date, January 23" and to close the warrant on Friday, February 23rd...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to open a warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to be held at the King Philip Middle School on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 on this date, January 23" and to close the warrant on Friday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to open a warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to be held at the King Philip Middle School on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 on this date, January 23" and to close the warrant on Friday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut- aye, Mr. Lehan . aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 39, Section 9, the convened business session of the Annual Town Meeting shall occur on May 15, 2024
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 39, Section 9, the convened business session of the Annual Town Meeting shall occur on May 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 39, Section 9, the convened business session of the Annual Town Meeting shall occur on May 15, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Review and potentially vote to approve Select Board Goals
Approve the Select Board and Town Administrator Goals
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to approve the Select Board and Town Administrator Goals.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to approve the Select Board and Town Administrator Goals. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of November 14, 2023 and January 2, 2024
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the meeting minutes of November 14, 2023 and January 2, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the meeting minutes of November 14, 2023 and January 2, 2024. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:00 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:00 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg 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 unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
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