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February 6, 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 7:15 p.m., after the vote to open the public hearing.
Every vote, in order
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on FY25 Water Enterprise Fund Rates
Open the public hearing
At 7:14 p.m., Mr. Lehan made a motion to open the public hearing.
Yes: Kalkut, Lehan
From the minutes
“At 7:14 p.m., Mr. Lehan made a motion to open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kalkut and so voted. Both were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Kalkut)
Continue the water rate public hearing until February 27th
At 7:36 p.m., Mr. Lehan made a motion to continue the water rate public hearing until February 27th.
From the minutes
“At 7:36 p.m., Mr. Lehan made a motion to continue the water rate public hearing until February 27th. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve the use of Town Hill for the Farmer's Market from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 5, 2024 through September 25, 2024
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Farmer's Market from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 5, 2024 through September 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Farmer's Market from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 5, 2024 through September 25, 2024. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve a request by the Town Clerk for police officer details at the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary...
Approve one detail officer assigned outside the polls from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on March 5, 2024 for the Presidential Primary Election and one detail officer assigned for morning drop off and...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve one detail officer assigned outside the polls from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on March 5, 2024 for the Presidential Primary Election and one detail officer assigned for morning drop off and afternoon pick up on May 7, 2024 for the Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve one detail officer assigned outside the polls from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on March 5, 2024 for the Presidential Primary Election and one detail officer assigned for morning drop off and afternoon pick up on May 7, 2024 for the Annual Town Election. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to allow early in-person voting for the May 7, 2024 Town Election e Friday, April 26th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 7, 2024 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 7, 2024 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 7, 2024 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve and issue a written decision and order that a dog owned by Jill and John Lawrence is a dangerous dog
Approve and issue the written decision to order that the dog, Blue, owned by Jill and John Lawrence is a dangerous dog and the following orders are recommended: e The owner should install mesh and...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve and issue the written decision to order that the dog, Blue, owned by Jill and John Lawrence is a dangerous dog and the following orders are recommended: e The owner should install mesh and wire fencing in the back yard as agreed by the Animal Control Officer e The owner should provide proof of liability insurance in the amount not less than $100,000 for the dog e The dog should be leashed when walking from the house to the kennel area if the fencing does not encompass the egress point e The dog is leashed with a high-tensile leash and Baskerville muzzle when off the premises of the owner
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve and issue the written decision to order that the dog, Blue, owned by Jill and John Lawrence is a dangerous dog and the following orders are recommended: e The owner should install mesh and wire fencing in the back yard as agreed by the Animal Control Officer e The owner should provide proof of liability insurance in the amount not less than $100,000 for the dog e The dog should be leashed when walking from the house to the kennel area if the fencing does not encompass the egress point e The dog is leashed with a high-tensile leash and Baskerville muzzle when off the premises of the owner The motion was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
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 so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2023
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2023.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2023. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:28 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:28 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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