MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2025
14 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
Ratify the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint James Barrett as Police Chief and authorize his contract effective September 1, 2025 until June 30, 2028
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to ratify the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint James Barrett as Police Chief and authorize his contract effective September 1, 2025 until June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to ratify the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint James Barrett as Police Chief and authorize his contract effective September 1, 2025 until June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Lay out Avery Way substantially in the location of the private way known as Avery Way
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to lay out Avery Way substantially in the location of the private way known as Avery Way.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to lay out Avery Way substantially in the location of the private way known as Avery Way. 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 appointment of Ashley Caprarella as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of...
Approve the appointment of Ashley Caprarella as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of June 30, 2028
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the appointment of Ashley Caprarella as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the appointment of Ashley Caprarella as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of June 30, 2028. 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 appointment of Marianne Koslosky as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of...
Approve the appointment of Marianne Koslosky as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of June 30, 2028
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the appointment of Marianne Koslosky as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the appointment of Marianne Koslosky as a member of the Cultural Council with a term expiration of June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Approve the use of Town Hill for the dates listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the use of Town Hill for the dates listed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the use of Town Hill for the dates listed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Exercising Chapter 61 Right of First Refusal (ROFR) for Everett Street property
Move forward with exercising the Town's Chapter 61 right of first refusal on the Everett Street property
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to move forward.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to move forward. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Allocate $8,789 to Norfolk Public Schools and $4,000 to King Philip
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to allocate $8,789 to Norfolk Public Schools and $4,000 to King Philip.
The minutes say the motion was "so voted" or passed but do not give a count or say who voted which way. Jim Lehan stepped aside (recused) on this vote and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to allocate $8,789 to Norfolk Public Schools and $4,000 to King Philip. Mr. Roche seconded the motion. Mr. Lehan recused himself from the vote. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve a revised contract with Solect Energy for the Norfolk Police roof PPA project
Approve the revised contract with Solect Energy for the Norfolk Police roof PPA project and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents on behalf of the Town
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the revised contract with Solect Energy for the Norfolk Police roof PPA project and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the revised contract with Solect Energy for the Norfolk Police roof PPA project and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the documents on behalf of the Town. 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 appointment of Nathan Vierkant as an Associate Member to the Energy Committee with a term...
Approve the appointment of Nathan Vierkant as an Associate Member to the Energy Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the appointment of Nathan Vierkant as an Associate Member to the Energy Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the appointment of Nathan Vierkant as an Associate Member to the Energy Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 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 abate a water bill for 8 Malcolm Street and 10 Village Green
Approve the abatement of water bills for 8 Malcolm Street and 10 Village Green
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the abatement of water bills for 8 Malcolm Street and 10 Village Green.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the abatement of water bills for 8 Malcolm Street and 10 Village Green. The motion 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 that the Board vote to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote 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 unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 26, 2025, March 4, 2025, and March 18, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 26, 2025, March 4, 2025, and March 18, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 26, 2025, March 4, 2025, and March 18, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Executive Session
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with both the Norfolk Police Officers represented by the Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit...
At 8:04 p.m. a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with both the Norfolk Police Officers represented by the Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit and the Norfolk Fire Union represented by Local 4134 I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and that the Board vote 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 that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Town Administrator and that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(7) to approve Executive Session Minutes.
From the minutes
“At 8:04 p.m. a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with both the Norfolk Police Officers represented by the Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit and the Norfolk Fire Union represented by Local 4134 I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and that the Board vote 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 that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Town Administrator and that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(7) to approve Executive Session Minutes. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Roche - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 9:18 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 9:18 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 a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Roche - aye. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
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