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Norfolk Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

August 20, 2024

15 recorded votes, 0 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

Consider approval of re-appointments for Norfolk Cultural Council

Approve Jake Jacobson and Rachel Amendola to the Norfolk Cultural Council

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve Jake Jacobson and Rachel Amendola to the Norfolk Cultural Council.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve Jake Jacobson and Rachel Amendola to the Norfolk Cultural Council. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Consider approval of an appointment of the Housing Authority Tenant Board Member

Appoint Sarah Jennings as a Tenant Board Member to the Housing Authority with a term expiring on June 30, 2029

Minutes, page 2 · Video

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to appoint Sarah Jennings as a Tenant Board Member to the Housing Authority with a term expiring on June 30, 2029.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to appoint Sarah Jennings as a Tenant Board Member to the Housing Authority with a term expiring on June 30, 2029. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Consider appointing a designee to represent Norfolk on the MBTA Advisory Board

Designate Justin Casanova-Davis to represent Norfolk on the MBTA Advisory Board

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made that the Board designate Justin Casanova-Davis to represent Norfolk on the MBTA Advisory Board.

From the minutes

“A motion was made that the Board designate Justin Casanova-Davis to represent Norfolk on the MBTA Advisory Board. It was seconded by Mr. Lehan and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (second: Lehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the events as listed in the agenda

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the events as listed in the agenda.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the events as listed in the agenda. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Consider waiving permitting fees for the Community Preservation Committee's field light project at the...

Waive the permitting fees for the Community Preservation Committee's project in coordination with Recreation

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board waive the permitting fees for the Community Preservation Committee's project in coordination with Recreation.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board waive the permitting fees for the Community Preservation Committee's project in coordination with Recreation. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Consider referring street acceptances for Ariana Lane, Toils End Road, and McArthur Avenue back to the Planning Board

Refer Ariana Lane and Toils End Road back to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to refer Ariana Lane and Toils End Road back to the Planning Board.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to refer Ariana Lane and Toils End Road back to the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Discuss and consider zoning articles for the Fall Town Meeting and refer back to the Planning Board

Refer the zoning articles back to the Planning Board to prepare for Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board refer the zoning articles back to the Planning Board to prepare for Fall Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board refer the zoning articles back to the Planning Board to prepare for Fall Town Meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Consider approval of a police detail for the September 3, 2024, State Primary Election

Approve of a police detail for the September 3, 2024 State Primary Election

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve of a police detail for the September 3, 2024 State Primary Election.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve of a police detail for the September 3, 2024 State Primary Election. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Consider approval of Stormwater Amendment #3 for BETA Group, Inc and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any...

Approve the Stormwater Amendment for the BETA Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the Stormwater Amendment for the BETA Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the Stormwater Amendment for the BETA Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Consider approval of the Town Hill proposal for engineering services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign...

Approve a proposal for engineering services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve a proposal for engineering services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve a proposal for engineering services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Consider approval of an inter-municipal agreement for a Police Co-Response Clinician position with Wrentham and...

Approve the inter-municipal agreement for a Police Co-Response Clinician position in partnership with Wrentham and Plainville

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the inter-municipal agreement for a Police Co-Response Clinician position in partnership with Wrentham and Plainville.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the inter-municipal agreement for a Police Co-Response Clinician position in partnership with Wrentham and Plainville. It was seconded by Mr. Roche. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Consider accepting a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any...

Accept a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board accept a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board accept a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any associated contracts. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Warrants

Approve the warrants as written in the agenda

Minutes, page 11 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as written in the agenda.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as written in 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve Minutes

Approve the other minutes as printed

Minutes, page 11 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Mecklenburg made a motion to approve the other minutes as printed.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mecklenburg made a motion to approve the other minutes as printed. It was seconded by Mr. Roche. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 11 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

At 9:08 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“At 9:08 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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