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August 11, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Roche, Taiese Hickman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Taiese Hickman joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m. by Zoom.
Every vote, in order
Take agenda items #9 and #13 before agenda item #3
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to take agenda items #9 and #13 before agenda item #3.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to take agenda items #9 and #13 before agenda item #3. The motion 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)
Consider approval of the use of Town Hill for the Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on September 19,...
Approve of the use of Town Hill for the Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on September 19, 2026 from 6AM-5:30PM (event is 9AM-4PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve of the use of Town Hill for the Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on September 19, 2026 from 6AM-5:30PM (event is 9AM-4PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance. Mr. Gallagher noted that the insurance certificate was already received.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve of the use of Town Hill for the Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on September 19, 2026 from 6AM-5:30PM (event is 9AM-4PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance. Mr. Gallagher noted that the insurance certificate was already received. The motion 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)
Vote to appoint Gary Searle as a member of the Planning Board to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Chad Peck...
Appoint Gary Searle as a member of the Planning Board to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Chad Peck with a term expiration of May 5, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Gary Searle as a member of the Planning Board to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Chad Peck with a term expiration of May 5, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Gary Searle as a member of the Planning Board to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Chad Peck with a term expiration of May 5, 2026. The motion 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)
Consider awarding and approving a contract between the Town and W.B. Mason, through the Southeast Regional Services...
Approve a contract between the Town ~ and W.B. Mason, through the Southeast Regional Services Group, for Paper items for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a contract between the Town ~ and W.B. Mason, through the Southeast Regional Services Group, for Paper items for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a contract between the Town ~ and W.B. Mason, through the Southeast Regional Services Group, for Paper items for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. The motion 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)
Consider and approving the following contracts for DPW Supplies through the Southeast Regional Services Group for...
Approve SERSG contracts as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve SERSG contracts as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve SERSG contracts as printed in the agenda. The motion 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)
Consider holding a Select Board meeting on September 15, 2025 to review the warrant articles for the Special Town...
Amend the schedule to hold meetings on September 15" and September 22"¢
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to amend the schedule to hold meetings on September 15" and September 22"¢.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to amend the schedule to hold meetings on September 15" and September 22"¢. The motion 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)
Consider opting into two new national opioid settlements and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the...
Opt into the national opioid settlements for Purdue Pharma and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign any and all...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to opt into the national opioid settlements for Purdue Pharma and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign any and all documents on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to opt into the national opioid settlements for Purdue Pharma and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign any and all documents on behalf of the Town. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a rollcall vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider approval of the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's Small Business Association Discovery Day on September 26,...
Approve of the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's Small Business Association Discovery Day on September 27, 2025 from 2PM-7PM (event is 3PM-6PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve of. the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's Small Business Association Discovery Day on September 27, 2025 from 2PM-7PM (event is 3PM-6PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance.
Yes: Hickman, MecklenburgAbstained: RocheBefore this vote Mr. Roche announced that he was on the Board of the Small Business Association and recused himself; the roll call lists him as "abstained".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve of. the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's Small Business Association Discovery Day on September 27, 2025 from 2PM-7PM (event is 3PM-6PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Ms. Hickman aye; Mr. Roche - abstained. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Consider approval of the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scouts Welcome Back event on September 8, 2025 from 5PM-8PM...
Approve of the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scouts Welcome Back event on 8, 2025 from 5PM-8PM (event is 6PM-7:30PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve of the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scouts Welcome Back event on 8, 2025 from 5PM-8PM (event is 6PM-7:30PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve of the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scouts Welcome Back event on 8, 2025 from 5PM-8PM (event is 6PM-7:30PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider approval of a road event for the Bike to the Beach for Autism on September 13, 2025 at approximately 7AM
Approve the Bike to the Beach for Autism road event to be held September 13, 2025 contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the Bike to the Beach for Autism road event to be held September 13, 2025 contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the Bike to the Beach for Autism road event to be held September 13, 2025 contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance. The motion 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)
Consider formulation, makeup, and charge of a Screening Committee as part of the Town Administrator hiring process
Create an ad-hoc screening committee for the open Town Administrator position to be made up of five members selected from a pool of applicants who are town residents but not employees of the Town...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to create an ad-hoc screening committee for the open Town Administrator position to be made up of five members selected from a pool of applicants who are town residents but not employees of the Town or current members of elected or appointed bodies. The Town will advertise for members utilizing multiple media and selection of this committee will be determined by the Select Board. The screening committee will work in conjunction with MRI to interview candidates and narrow the field to three - candidates to be presented to the Select Board for final interviews and selection. The term will - expire upon swearing in of the new Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to create an ad-hoc screening committee for the open Town Administrator position to be made up of five members selected from a pool of applicants who are town residents but not employees of the Town or current members of elected or appointed bodies. The Town will advertise for members utilizing multiple media and selection of this committee will be determined by the Select Board. The screening committee will work in conjunction with MRI to interview candidates and narrow the field to three - candidates to be presented to the Select Board for final interviews and selection. The term will - expire upon swearing in of the new Town Administrator. The motion 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)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of May 13, 2025 and June 9, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the meeting minutes of May 13, 2025 and June 9, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the meeting minutes of May 13, 2025 and June 9, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:39 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:39 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. The motion 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)
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