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February 27, 2024
21 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
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Dziurdz vs. Norfolk ZBA (115 Park Street), because he declared that...
Mr. Kalkut requested a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Dziurdz vs. Norfolk ZBA (115 Park Street), because he declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town. The motion was moved by Mr. Lehan and
From the minutes
“Mr. Kalkut requested a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Dziurdz vs. Norfolk ZBA (115 Park Street), because he declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town. The motion was moved by Mr. Lehan and seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Municipal Clerical Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO-CLC, because he...
Mr. Kalkut requested a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Municipal Clerical Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO-CLC, because he declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The motion was moved by Ms. Mecklenburg and
From the minutes
“Mr. Kalkut requested a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Municipal Clerical Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO-CLC, because he declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The motion was moved by Ms. Mecklenburg and seconded by Mr. Lehan. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Highway Department Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO-CLC, because he...
Mr. Kalkut requested a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Highway Department Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO-CLC, because he declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The motion was moved by Mr. Lehan and
From the minutes
“Mr. Kalkut requested a motion that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with the Norfolk Highway Department Employees represented by Local 301 AFL-CIO-CLC, because he declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The motion was moved by Mr. Lehan and seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Kalkut - aye, Mr. Lehan aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Conclude the executive session and enter into open session for the purpose of conducting the open session portion of the meeting
At 7:05 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 7:05 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)
Continued Public Hearing - FY25 Water Enterprise Fund Rates
Close the public hearing for water rates
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the public hearing for water rates.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the public hearing for water rates. It was seconded by Mr. Legan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Open the public hearing regarding an application by Walpole, Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA for transfer of a Section 12 On-Premise All Alcoholic...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to open the public hearing regarding an application by Walpole, Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA for transfer of a Section 12 On-Premise All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and approval of Jennifer Yarian as the Manager of Record.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to open the public hearing regarding an application by Walpole, Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA for transfer of a Section 12 On-Premise All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and approval of Jennifer Yarian as the Manager of Record. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Close the Public Hearing
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the Public Hearing. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Approval of Transfer of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Approval of Jennifer Yarian as the...
Approve a transfer of a Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and approval of Jennifer Yarian as the Manager of Record of Walpole, Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve a transfer of a Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and approval of Jennifer Yarian as the Manager of Record of Walpole, Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street. The hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold are from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday and all patrons must be off the premises by 1:45 a.m. The approval of this license was conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of an all alcoholic beverages license, relevant departmental certification/sign offs, and the receipt of the Certificate of Liability Insurance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve a transfer of a Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and approval of Jennifer Yarian as the Manager of Record of Walpole, Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street. The hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold are from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday and all patrons must be off the premises by 1:45 a.m. The approval of this license was conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of an all alcoholic beverages license, relevant departmental certification/sign offs, and the receipt of the Certificate of Liability Insurance. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve a Common Victualler License for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham...
Approve a common victualler license for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, for Manager of Record Jennifer Yarian, with the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve a common victualler license for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, for Manager of Record Jennifer Yarian, with the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, and all patrons off the premises by 1:45 a.m. The approval of this license was conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of a common victualler license, relevant departmental certification/sign offs.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve a common victualler license for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, for Manager of Record Jennifer Yarian, with the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, and all patrons off the premises by 1:45 a.m. The approval of this license was conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of a common victualler license, relevant departmental certification/sign offs. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve an Entertainment License for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham...
Approve an entertainment license (jukebox and live music) for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, for Manager of Record Jennifer Yarian for live music from...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to approve an entertainment license (jukebox and live music) for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, for Manager of Record Jennifer Yarian for live music from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday - Sunday. The approval of this license was conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of an entertainment license, relevant departmental certification/sign offs.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to approve an entertainment license (jukebox and live music) for Walpole Norfolk, LLC d/b/a Eagle Brook Saloon, located at 258 Dedham Street, for Manager of Record Jennifer Yarian for live music from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday - Sunday. The approval of this license was conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of an entertainment license, relevant departmental certification/sign offs. It 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 appointment of Peter Stagg to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2027
Approve the reappointment of Peter Stagg to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2027
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the reappointment of Peter Stagg to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the reappointment of Peter Stagg to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2027. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve the appointment of Laurence Cohen as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June...
Appoint Laurence Cohen as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2024
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to appoint Laurence Cohen as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to appoint Laurence Cohen as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2024. It 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 appointment of Sandra Butler as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June...
Appoint Sandra Butler as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to appoint Sandra Butler as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to appoint Sandra Butler as a member of the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2026. It 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 appointment of Christian Gustin as an associate member of the Planning
Approve Christian Gustin as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term expiration of June 30, 2024
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve Christian Gustin as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term expiration of June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve Christian Gustin as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term expiration of June 30, 2024. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to approve Senior Tax Work-Off Policies
Accept the proposed changes to the Senior Tax Work-Off Policies including using the LIHEAP fuel assistance program criteria as income limits and also allowing for proxy to complete the work if a...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to accept the proposed changes to the Senior Tax Work-Off Policies including using the LIHEAP fuel assistance program criteria as income limits and also allowing for proxy to complete the work if a resident was disabled or unable to do it themselves.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to accept the proposed changes to the Senior Tax Work-Off Policies including using the LIHEAP fuel assistance program criteria as income limits and also allowing for proxy to complete the work if a resident was disabled or unable to do it themselves. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update
Adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024. Ms. Mecklenburg read the resolution adopting the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update: WHEREAS the Town of Norfolk established a Committee to...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024. Ms. Mecklenburg read the resolution adopting the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update: WHEREAS the Town of Norfolk established a Committee to prepare the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update; and WHEREAS the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update contains several potential future projects to mitigate potential impacts from natural hazards in the Town of Norfolk, and WHEREAS duly-noticed public meetings were held on December 15, 2022, and June 6, 2023, WHEREAS the Town of Norfolk authorizes responsible departments and/or agencies to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the plan, and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Norfolk Select Board adopts the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update, in accordance with M.G.L. 40 §4 or the charter and bylaws of the Town of Norfolk and authorize the Chair to sign the document.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024. Ms. Mecklenburg read the resolution adopting the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update: WHEREAS the Town of Norfolk established a Committee to prepare the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update; and WHEREAS the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update contains several potential future projects to mitigate potential impacts from natural hazards in the Town of Norfolk, and WHEREAS duly-noticed public meetings were held on December 15, 2022, and June 6, 2023, WHEREAS the Town of Norfolk authorizes responsible departments and/or agencies to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the plan, and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Norfolk Select Board adopts the Town of Norfolk Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 Update, in accordance with M.G.L. 40 §4 or the charter and bylaws of the Town of Norfolk and authorize the Chair to sign the document. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
Vote to refer zoning articles for May 15, 2024 Town Meeting to Planning Board
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. Lehan 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. Lehan 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 Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve a real property lease at 28 Union Street with Dish Wireless and authorize the Town Administrator to...
Approve a real property lease at 28 Union Street with Dish Wireless and.authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve a real property lease at 28 Union Street with Dish Wireless and.authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve a real property lease at 28 Union Street with Dish Wireless and.authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve Opioid Settlement distribution
Approve $7,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds to Gilly's House. The motion was moved by Mr. Lehan and
Mr. Kalkut asked for a motion to approve $7,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds to Gilly's House. The motion was moved by Mr. Lehan and
From the minutes
“Mr. Kalkut asked for a motion to approve $7,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds to Gilly's House. The motion was moved by Mr. Lehan and seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. All were in favor and 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 so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:24 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:24 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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