MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2024
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Jim Lehan, Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Roche
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing and possible vote for Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition - Hunter Avenue
Approve this pole (7:00 p.m. Public Hearing and possible vote for Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition - Hunter Avenue)
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve this pole.
The minutes record only part of the vote (Kevin Roche abstained); they do not say how Jim Lehan and Anita Mecklenburg voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve this pole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. Mr. Roche abstained..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)
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. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing and possible vote for Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition - Lawrence Street
Approve (7:00 p.m. Public Hearing and possible vote for Verizon/Eversource Pole Petition - Lawrence Street)
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. Ail were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to close the public hearing. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve a small wedding ceremony on Town Hill on July 29, 2024
(the minutes record no formal motion)
The minutes record this as a decision of the Board without a formal motion.
From the minutes
“She noted that there were no public safety concerns. All were in favor of the wedding ceremony. Mr. Lehan declared this a unanimous vote..”
Approve extended hours for the Farmer's Market to allow for set-up
(the minutes record no formal motion)
The minutes record this as a decision of the Board without a formal motion.
From the minutes
“All were in favor of the extension of the Farmer's market..”
Consider awarding 2025 SERSG DPW Supply Contracts
Approve (Consider awarding 2025 SERSG DPW Supply Contracts)
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Consider approval of appointments/reappointments to various boards, committees, and/or positions
Approve all of the people as coded in yellow for the terms listed to the committees
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve all of the people as coded in yellow for the terms listed to the committees.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve all of the people as coded in yellow for the terms listed to the committees. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Approve Kevin Kalkut for the one-year appointment to the Norfolk County Advisory Board
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve Kevin Kalkut for the one-year appointment to the Norfolk County Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve Kevin Kalkut for the one-year appointment to the Norfolk County Advisory Board. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Approve Mr. Peter Diamond for a three-year term
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve Mr. Peter Diamond for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve Mr. Peter Diamond for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Serve on the Master Plan Committee as a Select Board liaison
A motion was made to nominate Jim Lehan to serve on the Master Plan Committee as a Select Board liaison.
Yes: Mecklenburg, RocheAbstained: Lehan
From the minutes
“A motion was made to nominate Jim Lehan to serve on the Master Plan Committee as a Select Board liaison. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. Mr. Lehan abstained and Ms. Mecklenburg and Mr. Roche approved. The motion passed..” (second: Roche)
Approve the two returning members, Mr. Cleverdon and Mr. Conklin
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the two returning members, Mr. Cleverdon and Mr. Conklin.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the two returning members, Mr. Cleverdon and Mr. Conklin. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Authorize the Acting Town Administrator to move on the Board's behalf
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to authorize the Acting Town Administrator to move on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to authorize the Acting Town Administrator to move on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Consider adopting updated Human Resources policies
Adopt the updated Human Resource policy
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adopt the updated Human Resource policy.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adopt the updated Human Resource policy. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as listed on the agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as listed on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of May 15, 2024
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of May 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of May 15, 2024. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor. The motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
At 8:16 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:16 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
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