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Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Roche, Taiese Hickman
Absent: None
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation entitled Wall Street Development Corp. vs. Norfolk Planning Board, et al., Norfolk...
At 6:03 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation entitled Wall Street Development Corp. vs. Norfolk Planning Board, et al., Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 1882CV01140 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)(7) to approve Executive Session Minutes.
“At 6:03 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation entitled Wall Street Development Corp. vs. Norfolk Planning Board, et al., Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 1882CV01140 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)(7) to approve Executive Session Minutes. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Close the executive session
At 7:12 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the executive session.
“At 7:12 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the executive session. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Award the SERSG contracts for Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board award the SERSG contracts for Wastewater Treatment Chemicals.
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board award the SERSG contracts for Wastewater Treatment Chemicals. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve Avery Way as-built acceptance plan
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve Avery Way as-built acceptance plan.
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve Avery Way as-built acceptance plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Approve the Select Board liaisons as described
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the Select Board liaisons as described.
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the Select Board liaisons as described. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Approve of the SAFE Coalition placing purple flags on Town Hill August 28 until September 2 as part of International Overdose Awareness Day
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve of the SAFE Coalition placing purple flags on Town Hill August 28 until September 2 as part of International Overdose Awareness Day.
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve of the SAFE Coalition placing purple flags on Town Hill August 28 until September 2 as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Approve the bid and award the contract to R. Kadesh Excavation for IFB#25-3 for Water, Drainage, Roadwork and General Sitework
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the bid and award the contract to R. Kadesh Excavation for IFB#25-3 for Water, Drainage, Roadwork and General Sitework.
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the bid and award the contract to R. Kadesh Excavation for IFB#25-3 for Water, Drainage, Roadwork and General Sitework. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Accept a bid and award a contract to WhiteWater, Inc for Operation, Maintenance and Management Services of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to accept a bid and award a contract to WhiteWater, Inc for Operation, Maintenance and Management Services of Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to accept a bid and award a contract to WhiteWater, Inc for Operation, Maintenance and Management Services of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Approve the warrants as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as printed in the agenda.
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as printed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 1, 2025, April 29, 2025 and May 13, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of April 1, 2025, April 29, 2025 and May 13, 2025.
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of April 1, 2025, April 29, 2025 and May 13, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Adjourn the meeting
At 8:37 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting.
“At 8:37 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
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