MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 21, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Vote to approve execution of a contract with Akin Strategy for a Senior Center Branding Project
Authorize Karen Edwards to execute the contract with Akin Strategy for a Branding Project Agreement
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to authorize Karen Edwards to execute the contract with Akin Strategy for a Branding Project Agreement.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to authorize Karen Edwards to execute the contract with Akin Strategy for a Branding Project Agreement. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve the useful life of the fire ladder truck
Vote that the maximum useful life of the fire ladder truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $750,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed November 12, 2024 (Article 3) is...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote that the maximum useful life of the fire ladder truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $750,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed November 12, 2024 (Article 3) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44 §7(1) to be 10 years.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote that the maximum useful life of the fire ladder truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $750,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed November 12, 2024 (Article 3) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44 §7(1) to be 10 years. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to refer zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units to the Planning Board
Refer zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units back to the Planning Board for their consideration
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to refer zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units back to the Planning Board for their consideration.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to refer zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units back to the Planning Board for their consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Roche)
Deny the request for the abatement
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board deny the request for the abatement.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board deny the request for the abatement. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A friendly amendment was made to add "for Meetinghouse Village Condominium Trust and Norfolk Town Center Condominium." All Board members agreed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve a contract for services related to landfill environmental consulting engineering services
Approve a contract for services related to landfill environmental consulting engineering services
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a contract for services related to landfill environmental consulting engineering services.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a contract for services related to landfill environmental consulting engineering services. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Authorize Mr. Lehan to contact the legislators in support of a bill on assault of sports officials
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board authorize Mr. Lehan to contact the legislators in support of a bill on assault of sports officials.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board authorize Mr. Lehan to contact the legislators in support of a bill on assault of sports officials. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (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)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of January 4, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the meeting minutes of January 4, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the meeting minutes of January 4, 2025. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:54 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:54 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
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