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April 1, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Jim Lehan, Kevin Roche, Anita Mecklenburg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consider approval of a change in hours of operation for The Horse for their All-Alcoholic Beverages license, Common...
Approve the change in hours for The Horse for their All-Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler license, and Entertainment license
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the change in hours for The Horse for their All-Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler license, and Entertainment license.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the change in hours for The Horse for their All-Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler license, and Entertainment license. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Consider approval of the use of Town Hill for the Field of Flags from May 17, 2025 through May 31, 2025 with a...
Approve the use of Town Hill for the Field of Flags from May 17, 2025 through May 31, 2025 with a dedication ceremony on May 24, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the use of Town Hill for the Field of Flags from May 17, 2025 through May 31, 2025 with a dedication ceremony on May 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the use of Town Hill for the Field of Flags from May 17, 2025 through May 31, 2025 with a dedication ceremony on May 24, 2025. The motion 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 use of Town Hall for distribution of veterans' packets on May 3, 2025
Approve the use of Town Hall for distribution of veterans' packets on May 3, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the use of Town Hall for distribution of veterans' packets on May 3, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the use of Town Hall for distribution of veterans' packets on May 3, 2025. The motion 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 bylaws back to the Planning Board for a public hearing
Refer the zoning bylaws back to the Planning Board for a public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to refer the zoning bylaws back to the Planning Board for a public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to refer the zoning bylaws back to the Planning Board for a public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
FY27 budget needed to start on July 1, 2025 for next year. He continued that every single cost, every single...
Approve the FY26 Operating Budget
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the FY26 Operating Budget.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the FY26 Operating Budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Review and execute the warrant for Annual Town Meeting
Execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on May 14, 2025 subject to final review and edit by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on May 14, 2025 subject to final review and edit by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board execute the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on May 14, 2025 subject to final review and edit by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Consider declaring a state of water supply conservation
Declare a state of water supply conservation through September 2025 and impose the following restrictions: > Only hand-held watering > No automatic sprinkler systems > No filling of swimming pools
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board declare a state of water supply conservation through September 2025 and impose the following restrictions: > Only hand-held watering > No automatic sprinkler systems > No filling of swimming pools
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board declare a state of water supply conservation through September 2025 and impose the following restrictions: > Only hand-held watering > No automatic sprinkler systems > No filling of swimming pools The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Consider approval of an award to Stiles Company for water meter replacement and Advanced Metering Infrastructure...
Approval of an award to Stiles Company for water meter replacement and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system
A motion was made by Mr. Roche for approval of an award to Stiles Company for water meter replacement and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche for approval of an award to Stiles Company for water meter replacement and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Consider approval of the FY26 Sewer Rates
Approve the 2026 sewer rates at 80%
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the 2026 sewer rates at 80%.
Yes: Mecklenburg, RocheNo: Lehan
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the 2026 sewer rates at 80%. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Ms. Mecklenburg and Mr. Roche voted aye; Mr. Lehan voted nay. The motion passed 2-1..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Warrants
Accept the warrants as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to accept the warrants as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to accept 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 21, 2025 and February 4, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of January 21, 2025 and February 4, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of January 21, 2025 and February 4, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 9:10 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 9:10 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
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