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Norton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

May 2, 2024

24 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Kevin Snyder, Steven Hornsby, Alec Rich III, Denise Luciano, Roger Marsan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Nominate Mr. Hornsby as the Chair of the Select Board

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To nominate Mr. Hornsby as the Chair of the Select Board

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to nominate Mr. Hornsby as the Chair of the Select Board. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close nominations

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close nominations

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to close nominations. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Mr. Rich as Vice-Chair

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To nominate Mr. Rich as Vice-Chair

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to nominate Mr. Rich as Vice-Chair. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close nominations for Vice-Chair

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close nominations for Vice-Chair

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to close nominations for Vice-Chair. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Unanimous..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)

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Nominate Ms. Luciano as Clerk. MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to nominate Mr. Marsan as Clerk

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To nominate Ms. Luciano as Clerk. MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to nominate Mr. Marsan as Clerk

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to nominate Ms. Luciano as Clerk. MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to nominate Mr. Marsan as Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Hornsby. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Hornsby)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Remove Article 10 from the Annual Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remove Article 10 from the Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to remove Article 10 from the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend Article 13 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend Article 13 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Hornsby, Marsan, Rich, SnyderNo: Luciano

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend Article 13 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: 4 - Yes; 1 - No (Ms. Luciano). MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Recommend no action on Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend no action on Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend no action on Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Not recommend Article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant seeing as the Planning Board voted against it

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To not recommend Article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant seeing as the Planning Board voted against it

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to not recommend Article 19 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant seeing as the Planning Board voted against it. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Recommend the Capital Plan as written in Article 8 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Capital Plan as written in Article 8 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend the Capital Plan as written in Article 8 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend no action on Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend no action on Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the Special Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend no action on Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the Special Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend Article 8 for the Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 8 for the Special Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend Article 8 for the Special Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend Article 9 on the Special Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend the 1% budget for Article 6 for the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the 1% budget for Article 6 for the Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend the 1% budget for Article 6 for the Annual Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend the $4 million override budget as presented by the Town Manager and Finance Committee

Minutes, page 23

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To recommend the $4 million override budget as presented by the Town Manager and Finance Committee

The minutes give only the count (2–3), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend the $4 million override budget as presented by the Town Manager and Finance Committee. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Yes- 2; No-3. MOTION FAILS..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Recommend the $6.5 million override budget as presented by the Town Manager and Finance Committee to the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 23

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend the $6.5 million override budget as presented by the Town Manager and Finance Committee to the town meeting warrant

The minutes give only the count (4–1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Snyder to recommend the $6.5 million override budget as presented by the Town Manager and Finance Committee to the town meeting warrant. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Yes - 4; No - 1 (Mr. Marsan). MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Snyder, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Recommend to have a special election on June 8" for the $6.5 million override

Minutes, page 23

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To recommend to have a special election on June 8" for the $6.5 million override

The minutes give only the count (3–2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend to have a special election on June 8" for the $6.5 million override. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Yes - 3; No -2. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Continue the May 13" town meeting to June 15"

Minutes, page 23

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To continue the May 13" town meeting to June 15"

The minutes give only the count (3–2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to continue the May 13" town meeting to June 15". Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Yes -3; No -2. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Continue Special Town Meeting on May 13" to June 15

Minutes, page 23

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To continue Special Town Meeting on May 13" to June 15

The minutes give only the count (3–2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to continue Special Town Meeting on May 13" to June 15, Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Yes -3; No-2. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Amend his motion to continue the May 13" town meeting to June 15" at 7:15 P.M

Minutes, page 25

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To amend his motion to continue the May 13" town meeting to June 15" at 7:15 P.M

The minutes give only the count (3–2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to amend his motion to continue the May 13" town meeting to June 15" at 7:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Yes - 3; No - 2. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Reconsider his motion to change town meeting from May 13" to June 15" at 10:00 A.M

Minutes, page 25

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To reconsider his motion to change town meeting from May 13" to June 15" at 10:00 A.M

The minutes give only the count (3–2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to reconsider his motion to change town meeting from May 13" to June 15" at 10:00 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Yes - 3; No -2. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Amend the motion to move the Special Town Meeting from May 13" to June 15" starting at 10:15 A.M

Minutes, page 25

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To amend the motion to move the Special Town Meeting from May 13" to June 15" starting at 10:15 A.M

The minutes give only the count (3–2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Rich to amend the motion to move the Special Town Meeting from May 13" to June 15" starting at 10:15 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Yes - 3; No - 2. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Rich, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Adjourn the Select Board meeting at 10:22 P.M

Minutes, page 25

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Select Board meeting at 10:22 P.M

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 10:22 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

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