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November 19, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Jim Lehan, Kevin Roche, Anita Mecklenburg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
7:02 p.m. Public Hearing - Transfer of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Pledge of License, and...
Open the Public Hearing regarding an application submitted by MBJ LLC d/b/a The Horse for the transfer of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Pledge of License, and Pledge of...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to open the Public Hearing regarding an application submitted by MBJ LLC d/b/a The Horse for the transfer of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Pledge of License, and Pledge of Inventory, etc.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to open the Public Hearing regarding an application submitted by MBJ LLC d/b/a The Horse for the transfer of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Pledge of License, and Pledge of Inventory, etc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Roche aye. The motion passed and the hearing was open..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Close the Public Hearing regarding an application submitted by MBJ LLC d/b/a
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the Public Hearing regarding an application submitted by MBJ LLC d/b/a.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the Public Hearing regarding an application submitted by MBJ LLC d/b/a. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Roche - aye. The motion passed and the hearing was closed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve of Transfer of Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Pledge of License, and Pledge...
Approve the action items as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of an all alcoholic beverages license, relevant departmental...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the action items as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of an all alcoholic beverages license, relevant departmental certifications, sign offs, and fees owed to the Town of Norfolk, receipt of the Certificate of Liability Insurance, and receipt of employee alcohol awareness Certifications. Mr. Casanova-Davis interjected that the motion was for transfer of a section 12 all alcoholic beverages license. Ms. Mecklenburg stated that was a fine friendly amendment. Mr. Lehan stated it was so amended and asked Mr. Roche if he accepted. Mr. Roche accepted. All were in favor and Mr. Lehan stated it was a unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the action items as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of an all alcoholic beverages license, relevant departmental certifications, sign offs, and fees owed to the Town of Norfolk, receipt of the Certificate of Liability Insurance, and receipt of employee alcohol awareness Certifications. Mr. Casanova-Davis interjected that the motion was for transfer of a section 12 all alcoholic beverages license. Ms. Mecklenburg stated that was a fine friendly amendment. Mr. Lehan stated it was so amended and asked Mr. Roche if he accepted. Mr. Roche accepted. All were in favor and Mr. Lehan stated it was a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Mecklenburg)
Approve a common victualler license as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve a common victualler license as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve a common victualler license as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve Entertainment License for MBJ LLC d/b/a The Horse, located at 210 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA, for...
Approve an entertainment license for MBJ LLC d.b.a as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve an entertainment license for MBJ LLC d.b.a as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve an entertainment license for MBJ LLC d.b.a as printed in the agenda conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve an additional taxi license for Tandem Mobility Solutions, with Hood Kanaabi as owner, for taxi...
Approve an additional taxi license for Tandem Mobility Solutions, with an expiration date of December 31, 2024 and to prorate the license application fee per the calendar. The approval of this...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve an additional taxi license for Tandem Mobility Solutions, with an expiration date of December 31, 2024 and to prorate the license application fee per the calendar. The approval of this license is conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of this taxi license and any relevant departmental certifications, sign offs, and fees owed to the Town of Norfolk.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve an additional taxi license for Tandem Mobility Solutions, with an expiration date of December 31, 2024 and to prorate the license application fee per the calendar. The approval of this license is conditioned on the receipt of all license fees associated with the issuance of this taxi license and any relevant departmental certifications, sign offs, and fees owed to the Town of Norfolk. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Consider approving an agreement for Weights and Measures Services
Approve the agreement for weights and measures services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the agreement for weights and measures services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the agreement for weights and measures services and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Schedule a special election for debt exclusion ballot on February 1, 2025 with early voting hours of Tuesday 21% of January from 8-8 Wednesday 22" of January from 8-8 Thursday 23rd of January from...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to schedule a special election for debt exclusion ballot on February 1, 2025 with early voting hours of Tuesday 21% of January from 8-8 Wednesday 22" of January from 8-8 Thursday 23rd of January from 8-8 Friday 24th of January from 9-5 Saturday 25th of January from 9-5 Sunday 26th of January from 9-5 Monday 27th of January from 8-8 Concerning the to place a debt exclusion question on the ballot of a special election on February 1, 2025 concerning the schematic design for the Freeman-Kennedy School expansion project.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to schedule a special election for debt exclusion ballot on February 1, 2025 with early voting hours of Tuesday 21% of January from 8-8 Wednesday 22" of January from 8-8 Thursday 23rd of January from 8-8 Friday 24th of January from 9-5 Saturday 25th of January from 9-5 Sunday 26th of January from 9-5 Monday 27th of January from 8-8 Concerning the to place a debt exclusion question on the ballot of a special election on February 1, 2025 concerning the schematic design for the Freeman-Kennedy School expansion project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Further move that the ballot question concerning the debt exclusion be written as follows: "Shall the Town of Norfolk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and- one-half, so...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to further move that the ballot question concerning the debt exclusion be written as follows: "Shall the Town of Norfolk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and- one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for costs of construction, reconstruction, architectural, engineering, and project management services, and construction administration, related to the Freeman-Kennedy School Expansion Project located at 70 Boardman Street and all costs incidental or related thereto? Yes No
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to further move that the ballot question concerning the debt exclusion be written as follows: "Shall the Town of Norfolk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and- one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay for costs of construction, reconstruction, architectural, engineering, and project management services, and construction administration, related to the Freeman-Kennedy School Expansion Project located at 70 Boardman Street and all costs incidental or related thereto? Yes No The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve a police detail for the Debt Exclusion Vote with one officer inside and a traffic officer outside as...
Approve a police detail for the Debt Exclusion Vote on February 1, 2025 with one officer inside and a traffic officer outside as needed
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a police detail for the Debt Exclusion Vote on February 1, 2025 with one officer inside and a traffic officer outside as needed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a police detail for the Debt Exclusion Vote on February 1, 2025 with one officer inside and a traffic officer outside as needed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Consider and vote the Use Classification of all properties in the Town for purposes in fiscal year 2025
Adopt a single tax rate for fiscal year 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adopt a single tax rate for fiscal year 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adopt a single tax rate for fiscal year 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Not adopt the Open Space Exemption, the Residential Exemption or the Small Commercial Exemption
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to not adopt the Open Space Exemption, the Residential Exemption or the Small Commercial Exemption.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to not adopt the Open Space Exemption, the Residential Exemption or the Small Commercial Exemption. The motion 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 printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Executive Session
Enter executive session on 111 Dedham Street, potential litigation (115 Park Street) and executive session minutes
(the minutes record no formal motion)
The minutes record this as a decision of the Board without a formal motion.
From the minutes
“At 8:00 p.m., Mr. Lehan declared that the Board would be going into executive sessionto consider three separate matters and the Board would convene in open session at the conclusion of the executive session to adjourn. The first matter was to convene in Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: 111 Dedham Street and the second matter: to convene in Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body: 115 Park Street and third matter to convene .in Executive Session to approve Executive Session Minutes. Mr. Lehan requested a roll call vote: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye..”
End executive session and adjourn the meeting
At 8:19 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to end executive session and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:19 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to end executive session and adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
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