Norfolk County public meetings in 2022

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-21-2022

The Norfolk County Commission will consider approving over 20 salary increases for substitute instructors at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, raising their pay to $125/day effective January 1, 2023, and a new custodian appointment at $42,135.84. The board will also vote on FY23 supplemental budgets, capital transfers, ARPA warrants, and engineering service requests from Dover and Dedham.

• Appointment of Paul Dutton as Custodian 2nd Shift, JG: 9-3, $42,135.84 effective 12/27/2022
• Salary increases for 22 substitute instructors to $125.00/day effective 1/1/2023
• Approval of FY23 Supplemental Budget, Transfers, and Capital Budget
• Engineering service request from Town of Dover for a street right-of-way and topographic survey along Dover Road
• Engineering service request from Town of Dedham for a boundary survey of the Police Station property at #600 High St.

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved a supplemental appropriation of $1,325,925.71 for capital items, collective bargaining, and salary adjustments. The board also authorized specific engineering surveys for the towns of Dover and Dedham and approved several personnel appointments and pay increases.

• Approved $1,325,925.71 total Supplemental, Transfer and Capital expenditures
• Approved $10,000 for Register of Deeds mediation (2-1)
• Approved Street right of way and Topographic Survey for Town of Dover
• Approved boundary survey of Police Station property for Town of Dedham
• Approved appointment of Paul Dutton as Custodian 2nd Shift at $42,135.84
• Approved $125.00/day salary increase for 24 Agricultural High School Substitute Instructors
• De-authorized Brookline gutters/downspouts project ($163,050) and School cafeteria study ($100,000)
• Approved $99,000 for new Weights and measure program vehicle/equipment

Commission Quorum Expected 12-19-2022

A quorum of the Norfolk County Commission is expected to attend the District Attorney's Norfolk County Substance Abuse Coalition meeting to discuss grant funding opportunities. No votes on county business are anticipated.

• Discussion of grant funding opportunities for the Norfolk County Substance Abuse Coalition

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-14-2022

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a personnel matter regarding a resignation at the agricultural high school, approve payroll and expense warrants, receive a report on ARPA funds, and hear updates from the RSVP director and county director.

• Personnel: Resignation of Christiane Maziarz as substitute cafeteria worker at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, effective 12/2/2022
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Approval of ARPA warrants
• Report of the RSVP Director re Holiday Drive

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants, including a $400,000 ARPA award for the Town of Milton. A proposal to increase the Retirement Board COLA to 5% was tabled for the following week.

• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2022
• Accepted resignation of Christiane Maziarz as Substitute Cafeteria Worker
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $542,130.39
• Approved expense warrants totaling $464,310.00
• Approved $400,000 ARPA award to Town of Milton for athletic field repair
• Tabled Norfolk County Retirement System COLA matter until next week

County Commission

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Executive Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss agenda items for the upcoming full board meeting, and introduce supplemental requests for the FY23 budget. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom and may include votes on any listed items.

• Approval of minutes from November 23, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of agenda items for December 21 Advisory Board meeting
• Introduction of supplemental requests for FY23 budget

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-07-2022

The Commission approved several financial warrants and authorized the Chairman to sign a MassDOT attestation for a project on Route 9 in Wellesley. The board tabled a proposed 2.75% cost-of-living allowance for non-union employees until December 21, 2022.

• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes of Nov 23 and Nov 30, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes of Nov 30, 2022 (release withheld)
• Approved FMLA for a County employee
• Approved County payroll warrant of $142,139.11
• Approved expense warrants totaling $383,352.74 across County, School, and WRF accounts
• Authorized Chair to sign MassDOT attestation for Wellesley 2022 Alteration (Route 9)
• Tabled 2.75% FY23 cost-of-living allowance for non-union employees until Dec 21, 2022

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-07-2022

The Commission approved several financial warrants and authorized the Chair to sign a MassDOT attestation for a project on Route 9. The board tabled a decision on a 2.75% cost-of-living allowance for non-union employees until December 21, 2022.

• Approved Open Session Minutes from Nov 23 and Nov 30, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Minutes from Nov 30, 2022 (release withheld)
• Approved FMLA for a County employee
• Approved County payroll warrant 23-23 for $142,139.11
• Approved County expense warrant 12-01-23 for $250,239.53
• Approved School expense warrant 23-06 for $109,033.34
• Approved WRF sales tax ($3,039.87) and credit card payment ($11,070.00)
• Authorized Chair to sign MassDOT attestation for Wellesley Route 9 project

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-30-2022

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the AFSCME engineering unit, approve minutes, warrants, and the 2023 holiday schedule, and discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation in executive session.

• Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Council #93 Local #2417 (Engineering Unit)
• Executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation
• Approval of Calendar Year 2023 Holiday Schedule
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Commission approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the AFSCME Engineering Unit and authorized several payroll and expense warrants. They also approved an employee's petition for vacation time and the 2023 holiday schedule.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME AFL-CIO council #93 Local #2417 (Engineering Unit)
• Approved $141,468.05 County payroll and $336,953.77 School payroll
• Approved $218,977.40 County expense warrant
• Approved $1,100,000.00 ARPA expense warrant for Canton water treatment facility
• Approved $192,000.00 ARPA expense warrant for Norfolk County premium pay
• Approved employee petition for earned vacation time
• Approved Calendar 2023 Holiday Schedule
• Approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes of November 23, 2022

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-30-2022

The Commissioners approved payroll and expense warrants, including ARPA funding for Canton and employee premium pay. They also adopted a Memorandum of Agreement with the AFSCME Engineering Unit and approved the 2023 holiday schedule.

• Approved payroll warrants for County ($141,468.05) and School ($336,953.77)
• Approved expense warrants including $1.1M ARPA for Canton and $192,000 ARPA for Norfolk County
• Approved employee petition for earned vacation time consistent with handbook
• Adopted Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME AFL-CIO council #93 Local #2417 (Engineering Unit)
• Approved Calendar 2023 Holiday Schedule
• Approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes of November 23, 2022

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-23-2022

The Norfolk County Commission will discuss national opioid settlements, approve ARPA-related warrants, and consider several real property takings for MassDOT highway projects. The agenda also includes personnel changes, a request to use county parking, and a vote to declare Small Business Saturday.

• Discussion of National Opioid Settlements
• ARPA Warrants for Approval
• MassDOT right-of-way takings in Braintree, Dedham, Milton, Randolph, Quincy, and Weymouth
• Request to use county lot at 649 High St, Dedham for Peter & Maria Megdal
• Vote to declare Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2022

The Commission approved several ARPA funding awards for infrastructure in Norwood and Walpole. They also executed payroll and expense warrants, approved personnel title changes, and accepted the September 2022 Trial Balance.

• Approved ARPA awards of $1.8M and $325,000 for Norwood water, sewer, and drainage projects
• Approved ARPA award of $131,000 for Walpole stormwater
• Approved title change for Dan Caparrotta to IT Technical Support ($96,211.13/year)
• Approved September 2022 Trial Balance
• Approved parking lot use request for Peter and Maria Megdal
• Accepted Orders of Taking for Braintree, Dedham, Milton, Randolph, Quincy, and Weymouth
• Signed limited assent for Land Court Case Plan Number 1191-17 of 2022
• Declared November 26 as Small Business Saturday in Norfolk County

NCAB Executive Committee Meeting 11-23-2022

This is a procedural meeting of the Norfolk County Advisory Board Executive Committee. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a planned executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes of September 9, 2022
• Approval of executive session minutes of September 9, 2022
• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The committee approved the regular and executive session meeting minutes from September 9, 2022. Members scheduled a follow-up meeting for December 9th. Director Cronin notified the committee of a Retirement Board vote regarding retiree contribution calculations that would increase costs to the County.

• Entered Executive Session (3-0-0)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2022 (release pending Registrar matter resolution)
• Scheduled meeting for December 9th at 11:30am

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-23-2022

The Commission approved several ARPA grants for infrastructure in Norwood and Walpole and executed multiple payroll and expense warrants. The board also accepted the September 2022 Trial Balance and processed various personnel and land-use matters.

• Approved ARPA grants: $2.1M for Norwood (water, sewer, drainage) and $131,000 for Walpole (stormwater)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $656,374.55 for County and School accounts
• Approved expense warrants totaling $1,331,238.65
• Accepted September 2022 Trial Balance
• Approved parking lot use request for Peter and Maria Megdal
• Accepted Orders of Taking for Braintree, Dedham, Milton, Randolph, Quincy, and Weymouth
• Signed limited assent for Land Court Case Plan Number 1191-17 of 2022
• Declared November 26 as Small Business Saturday in Norfolk County

Commission Quorum Expected 11-16-2022

A quorum of the Norfolk County Commission is expected to attend a meeting of the Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth. No votes on Norfolk County business are anticipated.

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-09-2022

The Norfolk County Commission will consider several personnel appointments, including a fiscal specialist and seasonal pro shop employees, receive a report on American Rescue Plan Act funds, and vote on a union agreement for the Maintenance Unit. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person with a remote option.

• Appointments: Toni Akin as Fiscal Specialist (effective 11/21/2022), Samuel Evans as CIO (effective 11/21/2022), Dallas Bray as Network Administrator (effective 11/21/2022)
• Seasonal pro shop employees at Wollaston Recreational Facility: Adalee Crowley and Thomas Ford
• Contract amendment: $1,500 for auditing services for FY20–FY22 (Lynch, Marini & Associates)
• Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Local #2417 (Maintenance Unit)
• Approval of Medicare renewal rates for employees

The Commission appointed a new Chief Information Officer and several other staff members. They approved a contract with Facilities Maintenance AFSCME Local 2417 and authorized various payroll and ARPA expense warrants. The board also discussed a potential reconsideration of retirement appropriation phase-in periods.

• Approved appointment of Samuel Joseph Evans as Chief Information Officer ($131,000/yr)
• Approved appointment of Toni Akin as Fiscal Specialist ($65,000/yr)
• Approved appointment of Dallas D. Bray as Network Administrator ($85,000/yr)
• Approved seasonal pro shop employment for Adalee Crowley and Thomas Ford ($14.25/hr)
• Approved contract with Facilities Maintenance AFSCME Local 2417 including salary increases of 2.75%, 2.5%, and 2.25%
• Approved $138,830.62 payroll warrant and $76,650.69 county expense warrant
• Approved ARPA awards for Milton ($249,970.00 total) and Quincy ($711,050.00)
• Approved new Medicare rates effective January 1, 2023

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-02-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners will consider hiring four seasonal pro shop employees at $14.25/hr and terminating 12 seasonal workers at the Wollaston Recreational Facility. They will also hear a report on course improvements, approve payroll and ARPA warrants, and discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes an executive session on collective bargaining or litigation.

• Contingent employment for Violet F. Shaw, Sophie R. Shaw, Kyra M. Lee, and Taylor L. Ng as Seasonal Pro Shop employees at $14.25/hr
• Termination of 12 seasonal employees (rangers, pro shop, grounds crew) at $14.25/hr
• Carl Miner Wollaston Recreational Facility Superintendent Report on course improvements
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The Commissioners approved several payroll and expense warrants, including an $80,000 ARPA grant for a Norwood storm water project. The board also executed seasonal hiring and termination notices for Agricultural High School staff and approved a temporary parking request for HBO.

• Approved $80,000 ARPA grant for Town of Norwood storm water project
• Approved payroll warrants: County ($136,851.06) and School ($342,702.64)
• Approved expense warrants: School ($271,619.74), County ($351,823.62), and WRF credit card payment ($18,230.00)
• Approved contingent employment for 4 seasonal Pro Shop employees at $14.25/hr
• Approved termination of 14 seasonal employees at Agricultural High School
• Approved use of 40 parking spaces behind Registry of Deeds for HBO on Nov 9, 2022
• Approved Joint Session meeting minutes from Feb 2, Oct 26 (Open), and Oct 26 (Executive)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-02-2022

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants, including an $80,000 ARPA grant for a Norwood storm water project. The board also authorized seasonal hiring and terminations for the Agricultural High School and granted HBO use of 40 parking spaces for November 9.

• Approved $136,851.06 County payroll and $342,702.64 School payroll
• Approved $271,619.74 School expense and $351,823.62 County expense warrants
• Approved $18,230.00 WRF credit card payment
• Approved $80,000.00 ARPA grant for Town of Norwood storm water project
• Approved contingent employment for 4 seasonal Pro Shop employees at $14.25/hr
• Approved termination of 14 seasonal employees at Agricultural High School
• Approved use of 40 parking spaces behind Registry of Deeds for HBO on Nov 9
• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 2, Oct 26 (Open), and Oct 26 (Executive)

Norfolk County Commissioners Joint Meeting w/ NCAHS Board of Trustees

The Norfolk County Commissioners and NCAHS Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting to vote on an energy management services agreement for a solar ground-mounted agro-voltaic installation with storage at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The meeting also includes an executive session on real property negotiations, personnel actions for student workers and maintenance staff, and a bid rejection for gutter replacement.

• Vote on Energy Management Services Agreement with Kearsarge AS GM LLC for solar agro-voltaic installation at 400 Main Street, Walpole
• Executive session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, or lease
• Rejection of Greenwood Industries' $373,000 bid for gutters and downspout replacement as over budget
• Personnel actions including 11 student worker salary increases to $16.00/hr and a promotion for Daniel Petrie to Roving Utility Worker at $54,267.12/year
• Request from State Representative Steve Howitt for a Home Rule Petition letter of support

The Board of County Commissioners and NCAHS Trustees approved an Energy Management Services Agreement for a ground-mounted solar system on 9.0 acres in Walpole. The project is expected to generate $30,000 annually in lease payments and $6.2 million in savings over 20 years. The board also rejected a budget-exceeding bid for court gutter replacements.

• Approved solar system agreement at 400 Main Street, Walpole (Commissioners 3-0, Trustees 3-2)
• Rejected Greenwood Industries bid for Brookline District Court gutter replacement
• Approved August 2022 Trial Balance
• Postponed action on creditable service buyback petition for two weeks
• Approved $141,894.88 payroll warrant (23-17)
• Approved $595,781.27 expense warrant (10-04-23)
• Approved personnel changes for Agricultural High School and Facilities Maintenance
• Approved minutes from October 5, 19, and 24, 2022

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-24-2022

The Norfolk County Commission is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, or lease, as such discussion could affect the county's negotiating position. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under G.L. c. 30A, sec 21(a)(6) for real property negotiations

The Norfolk County Commission voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss real property negotiations, then adjourned without taking any public votes on substantive matters. No decisions, proposals, or votes on policies, budgets, or contracts were recorded in open session.

• Voted 3-0 to enter executive session under G.L. c. 30A, sec 21(a)(6) for real property discussion
• Voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting after returning from executive session

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-19-2022

The Commission will review minutes from the previous meeting and consider various personnel matters for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The agenda also includes reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and potential contract awards.

• Contingency employment for Sabina Gill as Substitute Instructor at $100/day
• Resignation of Maggie Mannion as Student Worker - Garden at $15.25/hr
• Tentative award of ARPA Coordinator contract
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants
• Approval of ARPA Warrants

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-12-2022

The Norfolk County Commission is meeting to approve payroll, ARPA warrants, and personnel appointments. The body will also review engineering project requests and state highway layout alterations.

• Appointment of Carolyn Mucinskas as Senior Clerk at $40,032.18/yr
• Bid opening for gutters and downspouts for Brookline Municipal Court
• Highway layout alterations along Memorial Drive, East Main Street, and Route 28 in Avon
• Highway layout alterations along South Franklin Street (Route 37) in Holbrook
• Topographic Detail Survey request from the Town of Dover for the Charles River bank

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-5-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners will consider notifications from the MassDOT Highway Division regarding highway layout alterations. The body will also review personnel resignations and approve payroll and ARPA warrants.

• State Highway Layout No. 8747 alteration along East Main St. and Rte. 140 in Avon
• State Highway Layout No. 8759 alteration along South Franklin St. Rte. 37 in Holbrook
• Contract awards for snow plowing and removal at the Dedham Complex and various County Courthouses
• Resignation of Peter J. O’Toole, Jr. as Varsity Baseball Coach ($5,058.88)
• Resignation of John L. Bertrand as Custodian 2nd Shift ($42,135.84)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-21-2022

The Commission is meeting to consider personnel appointments for the Agricultural High School and Registry of Deeds. The body will also review bid openings for paving and cleaning, and consider contract awards for building renovations.

• Appointment of Rebecca M. Green as Instructor at Norfolk County Agricultural High School ($64,536.33/yr)
• Appointment of Johathan Thomas as Director of Support Services at Registry of Deeds ($87,659.01/yr)
• Appointment of Jamie L. Carrabis as Head Clerk Non-Union at Registry of Deeds ($57,759.86/yr)
• Bid openings for Wollaston Recreational Facility paving and Superior Court stair cleaning
• Contract awards for Administration Building bathrooms, 53 Old River Place painting, and Treasurer's Office ceiling

NCAB Finance Committee 9-14-2022

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the second budget adjustment for fiscal year 2023. The committee will also review minutes from the August 17, 2022, meeting.

• FY23 Second Budget Adjustment

Commission Quorum Expected 9-14-2022

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee and Full Advisory Board are meeting to discuss the FY23 second budget adjustment. The agenda includes an update on IT consolidation and a report on the progress of the ARPA program. No votes are anticipated from the County Commissioners.

• FY23 Second Budget Adjustment
• IT Consolidation Update
• Report of County Director on Progress of ARPA Program
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-14-2022

The Commission will consider a revised FY23 second budget adjustment and approve ARPA, payroll, and expense warrants. The body will also review personnel changes for the Agricultural High School, Registry, and Maintenance departments.

• Revised FY23 Second Budget Adjustment
• ARPA Warrants for approval
• Appointment of Charles Cushing as Foreman Electrician at $70,783.20/yr
• Appointment of Carlye Horty as Special Education Instructions Aide at $30,624.99/yr
• Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Avon Selectman Steven P. Rose

Norfolk County Advisory Board 9-14-2022

The board will meet to consider the FY23 Second Budget Adjustment and receive an update on IT consolidation. The meeting includes a report on the progress of the ARPA program and an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• FY23 Second Budget Adjustment
• IT Consolidation Update
• Report on ARPA Program progress
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining or litigation

Norfolk County OPEB Trust Meeting 09-13-2022

The Norfolk County OPEB Trust will review the minutes from October 12, 2021. The body will also review a portfolio performance statement and discuss the impact of current financial markets on the fund.

• Review of Portfolio Performance Statement presented by Financial Advisor Michael Marshall
• Discussion of current financial markets and impact on the Fund

Norfolk County Advisory Board Executive Committee 9-9-2022

The Executive Committee will meet via Zoom to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes a review of previous minutes and an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-7-2022

The Commission will review meeting minutes, personnel appointments, and financial warrants. The agenda includes bid openings for administration building bathroom renovations and contract awards for electricity.

• Appointment of David W. Turi as Substitute Instructor at $100.00/day
• Appointment of Jessica A. Thibault as 183 Day Instruction at $64,536.33/yr.
• Appointment of Marianne Casano as Human Resources Specialist at $65,000.00/yr.
• Appointment of Amanda Ladopoulos as Senior Clerk at $40,032.18
• Bid openings for renovation of bathrooms for the NC Administration Building

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-31-2022

The Commission will review minutes from previous meetings and consider several personnel changes. The agenda also includes bid openings for office ceiling installation and building painting.

• Resignation of Amy M. Flynn as Special Education Aide at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Contingent appointment of Joanne T. Hall as Substitute Nurse ($200.00/day)
• Contingent appointment of Jocelyn M. Gaboriault as Substitute Instructor ($100.00/day)
• Resignation of Cole Capobianco as Temporary IT Clerk
• Promotion of Desima Bunnell to Principal Clerk at the Registry of Deeds ($43,516.53)

Norfolk County 3rd Solar Hearing 08-29-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners are holding a public hearing regarding a proposed lease of 9.0 acres of land to Kearsarge Energy LLC. The proposal involves constructing a one megawatt AC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School campus.

• Proposed lease of 9.0 acres in Walpole to Kearsarge Energy LLC
• Construction of a 1 megawatt AC ground-mounted solar PV system
• 20-year lease term with $31,500 annual rent and a 1.5% annual increase
• Land parcels located at 400 Main Street, Walpole, MA

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-24-2022

The Commission will review personnel appointments for the Agricultural High School, Facilities Department, and Registry of Deeds. The body is also considering contract awards for gasoline and fuel for the South Shore Purchasing Group. Additionally, the meeting includes a reminder for a public hearing on the Norfolk County Solar Project scheduled for August 29, 2022.

• Contract awards for Unleaded Gasoline, Mid-Grade Unleaded Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and #2 Fuel Oil for the South Shore Purchasing Group
• Appointment of Shawn A. Flaherty as 183 Day Instructor at $92,207.41/yr
• Appointment of Heidi W. Hiltz as 183 Day Nurse at $62,436.50/yr
• Reminder of Norfolk County Solar Project Public Hearing on August 29, 2022
• Requests for use of Norfolk County Parking Lot for a Trunk or Treat event and Norfolk and Dedham Group meetings

NCAB Finance Committee 8-17-2022

The Finance Committee will review and vote on fiscal year 2023 budget transfers. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 11 and June 8, 2022 meetings.

• FY23 Budget Transfers
• Approval of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Advisory Board 8-17-2022

The Norfolk County Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on budget transfers for fiscal year 2023. The board will also review minutes from the June 8, 2022, meeting.

• FY23 Budget Transfers

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 08-17-2022

The Commission will review personnel changes at Norfolk County Agricultural High School and approve payroll and budget transfers. The body is also considering a request to explore the creation of a County Weights & Measures Program.

• Request to explore creation of a County Weights & Measures Program
• FY23 Salary Budget Transfers for approval
• FY23 Budget Transfer Request from Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Promotion of Jessica M. DeMoura to Vocational Assistant Principal at $105,131.16/yr
• Appointment of Jessica E. Rice as Animal Science Foreperson - Equine Coordinator at $48,128.40/yr

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 08-10-2022

The Norfolk County Commission will review meeting minutes, payroll warrants, and ARPA warrants. The agenda includes several personnel actions for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and the Registry of Deeds.

• Appointment of Colleen E. Cronin as Recruiting and Admissions Coordinator at $70,000.00/yr
• Contingent employment of Richard P. Vernon as Substitute Instructor at $100.00/day
• Contingent employment of Jennifer R. Aldridge as Student Worker at $15.25/hr
• Promotion of Jessica M DeMoura to Vocational Assistant Principal at $105,131.16/yr
• Contingent employment of Gary Lubin as Temporary Employee for the Registry of Deeds at $34.00/hr

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-3-2022

The Commission will discuss the disbursement of Opioid Settlement Funds and receive a report on the American Rescue Plan Act. The meeting also includes notice of two clerk promotions within the Registry of Deeds.

• Discussion of Disbursement of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Promotion of Caroline Maggiacomo to Principal Clerk ($43,516.53)
• Promotion of Roberta Burke to Head Clerk ($50,816.70)
• Approval of ARPA Warrants
• Year End Financial Report from the County Treasurer

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-27-2022

The Norfolk County Commission will consider personnel updates, including a title change and several resignations. The body will also review payroll, expense, and ARPA warrants and receive a report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Title change for Daniel Caparrotta to Interim Chief Information Officer at $129,067.40/yr
• Appointment of Scott R. Schofield as Animal Science Foreperson at $44,892.00/yr
• Promotion of William F. Spada to Night Senior Building Custodian at $44,975.52/yr
• Resignation of Linda M. Radzvilla as Vocational Assistant Principal at $108,842.29/yr
• Approval of payroll, expense, and ARPA warrants

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 07-20-2022

The Commission will review several personnel matters including job transfers, retirements, and resignations. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding for a Federal Byrne Grant involving the County and local police departments.

• Transfer of Daniel Caparrotta to IT Technical Support at $96,211.13/yr
• Transfer of Cole Capobianco to Temporary IT Clerk at $30.00/hr
• Transfer of Mark MacDonald to Network Administration at $108,116.00/yr
• Retirement of Jean F. McLeish as Administrative Assistant at $64,754.10/yr
• Resignation of Michelle E. Lane as Head Clerk at $50,816.70/yr

Joint County Commission & NCAHS Board of Trustees 7-13-2022

The Norfolk County Commission and the Norfolk County Agricultural High School Board of Trustees are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes a status update regarding the Norfolk County Solar Project.

• Norfolk County Solar Project Status Update

County Commission

The Commission will review personnel matters for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and various financial reports. The agenda includes approval of payroll warrants and a report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Salary adjustments for three custodians at $45,977.76 effective July 1, 2022
• Contingent employment for a Student Worker - Animal Science at $14.75/hr effective July 14, 2022
• Contingent employment for a Student Worker - Garden at $15.25/hr effective July 14, 2022
• Report on FY23 Norfolk County Assessment
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-29-2022

The Commission will review several personnel appointments, title changes, and regrades across various departments. The agenda also includes the approval of payroll, expense, and ARPA warrants, as well as contract awards for recreational and maintenance projects.

• Agricultural High School: Title change for Evan P. Maietta to Senior Animal Science Foreperson at $45,997.76/yr
• Agricultural High School: Title change for Kim Cattan Skelly to Director of Student Services at $118,000.00/yr
• Facilities Maintenance: Appointment of James P. Regan as Plumber Foreman at $66,064.44/yr
• Commissioners’ Office: Regrade for Mark MacDonald as Network Administrator at $108,116.00/yr
• Wollaston Recreational Facility: Contract awards for 15th Tee Walk Path and Concrete Tennis Court Wall

County Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the June 8 meeting and hear a solar industry update. The agenda includes several personnel notices regarding contingent employment and rate increases for various county facilities.

• Solar Industry Update by Michael Dennehy
• Correction of Marie Devine's employment form to $14.25/hr
• Aidan Sullivan rate increase to $16.25/hr
• Sean E. Feeney contingent employment at $14.25/hr
• Patrick J. Dolan rate increase to $18.00/hr

County Commission

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the FY23 Capital Plan and the FY22 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation. The committee will also review a budget amendment for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• FY23 Capital Plan
• FY22 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation
• FY23 Budget amendment for Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Quincy District Court Disposition Update
• Consolidated Chief Informational Officer Update

County Commission

The Advisory Board will meet to discuss several financial and administrative items. Potential votes include the FY23 Capital Plan, the FY22 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation, and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• FY23 Capital Plan
• FY22 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation
• FY23 Budget amendment for Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Quincy District Court Disposition Update
• Consolidated Chief Informational Officer Update

County Commission

The County Commission will consider personnel changes for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and Agricultural High School. The body will also review ARPA warrants, payroll expenses, and a rate request for a memorial golf tournament.

• Approval of ARPA warrants
• Seasonal employment for Maria Devine and Benjamin P. Ryan at $14.25/hr
• Student Summer Camp employee reclassifications and rate changes at Agricultural High School
• Resignation of custodian Charles G. Holton ($45,414.00/yr)
• Request for civic rate at President’s Golf Course for Kevin J. Ryan Memorial Golf Tournament

County Commission

The Norfolk County Commissioners are meeting to continue a public hearing regarding the FY23 Capital Budget Proposal. The body will also consider personnel changes and approve financial warrants.

• Continuation of public hearing on FY23 Capital Budget Proposal
• Contract awards for roof repairs at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• FY22 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation for approval
• Rate increase for Aidan O’Sullivan from $14.25/hr to $16.25/hr
• Approval of ARPA and payroll/expense warrants

County Commission

The Norfolk County Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY23 Capital Budget Proposal. The agenda also includes personnel transfers, seasonal employment notices, and reports on COVID-19 policy and ARPA.

• Public Hearing on FY23 Capital Budget Proposal
• Seasonal Pro-Shop Employee: $14.25/hr
• Seasonal Grounds Crew Employee: $14.25/hr
• Transfer of Tara DiFonzo to Assistant Supervisor of Operations ($86,331.02/yr)
• Contract awards for County natural gas

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 05-18-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to consider personnel appointments and approve payroll and ARPA warrants. The commission is expected to vote to reject all current bids for gasoline and heating oil to rewrite the award rules and rebid the contracts.

• Vote to reject all bids for Unleaded Gasoline, Mid-Grade Unleaded Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and #2 Heating Oil
• Contingent employment of Julie A. Murphy as Student Worker - Garden at $16.00/hr
• Contingent employment of Lily C. Walsh as Student Worker - Garden at $15.25/hr
• Approval of Payroll, Expense, and ARPA Warrants

County Commission

The County Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed lease of 9.0 acres of County-owned land in Walpole to Kearsarge Energy LLC. The land is contiguous with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School at 400 Main Street.

• Proposed lease of 9.0 acres of land in Walpole to Kearsarge Energy LLC
• Land parcels include portions of maps 13-169, 13-167, 13-166 and 18-21

Norfolk County Advisory Board 5-11-2022

The board will hold a continued public hearing and may vote on the proposed FY23 budget. Members will also consider a vote on the FY22 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation.

• Proposed FY23 Budget public hearing and vote
• FY22 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation vote
• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-11-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll and ARPA warrants and review personnel matters. The commission will also consider civic rate requests for tournaments at Presidents Golf Course.

• Bid openings for roof repairs at the Administration Building of Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Resignation of Julie Kelleher as Temporary Head Clerk for the Registry of Deeds
• Civic rate requests for Quincy Youth Hockey, Quincy Fire Fighters Association, and The Deirdre Spada Benefit Fund at Presidents Golf Course
• Approval of payroll, expense, and ARPA warrants

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-4-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners are meeting to review budget presentations for FY23 and a supplemental budget for FY22. The body will also consider personnel changes and approve ARPA warrants.

• Approval of ARPA warrants
• 4th FY22 Supplemental Budget
• FY23 Budget Development Director's presentations
• Employment of Emily E. Hunnefeld and Jessica C. White as Student Workers at $15.25/hr
• Report on FY21 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities Draft Audit Report

Joint Norfolk County Commission NCAB Finance Committee Meeting 4-27-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners and Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to receive a report from the Ripples Group on county technology. The Commissioners will also discuss the FY23 budget, ARPA reports, and personnel appointments.

• Presentation of the Ripples Group report on County Technology
• Appointment of Lisa M. Roberts as Executive Assistant at the Registry of Deeds for $65,000.00/yr
• Tentative award for building roofing and repairs 'as needed' contracts
• Discussion of FY23 Budget Development
• Announcement of May 16, 2022 hearing on Solar Project at Norfolk County Agricultural High School

Commissioners Meeting 4-20-2022

The Commissioners will review contract awards for as-needed electrical and plumbing services for the County and its municipalities. The body will also discuss FY23 budget development and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Contract awards for on-call electrician and plumber services
• Contingent appointment of Julie Kelleher as Temporary Head Clerk at $30.00/hr
• Contingent employment of Lauren B. Chin as seasonal pro-shop employee at $14.25/hr
• Approval of ARPA warrants for Bellingham
• FY23 budget development

Norfolk County Advisory Board 04-13-2022

The Advisory Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY23 Budget. The agenda includes potential votes on two supplemental appropriations for FY22 operating and capital expenses.

• Public Hearing on Proposed FY23 Budget
• FY22 Third Supplemental Appropriation (Operating)
• FY22 Third Supplemental Appropriation (Capital)
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act Program
• Report on Disposition of Quincy District Court

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 04-13-2022

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the draft FY23 County budget and the draft FY22 3rd Supplemental Budget. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the April 6, 2022, open meeting.

• Review of DRAFT FY23 County budget
• Review of DRAFT FY22 3rd Supplemental Budget
• Approval of minutes from 4-6-22 meeting

Commissioners Meeting -4-6-2022

The Commissioners will review minutes from the March 30, 2022 meeting and consider ARPA warrants for the City of Quincy and Town of Wrentham. The agenda includes several personnel updates for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and the Registry of Deeds.

• ARPA Warrants for City of Quincy and Town of Wrentham
• Resignation of Kristin M. Hagstrom (Part-Time Cafeteria Worker)
• Contingent employment of Dominic M. Palmer, Toby D. Maziarz, and Sarah M. Whittier as Student Workers at $16.00/hr
• Appointment of Patricia J. Shropshire as Registry of Deeds Chief Information Officer at $129,067.40/yr
• Revised FY22 Third Supplemental Appropriation

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 04-06-2022

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee is meeting to review the draft FY23 County budget and the draft FY22 3rd Supplemental Budget. The committee will also review minutes from the March 23, 2022, meeting for approval.

• Review of DRAFT FY23 County budget
• Review of DRAFT FY22 3rd Supplemental Budget
• Approval of minutes from the 3-23-22 meeting

Commissioners Meeting/ Budget Hearing

The Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY23 Norfolk County Operating Budget. The agenda also includes reviews of payroll, expense, and ARPA warrants, as well as bid openings for building maintenance services.

• Public Hearing on FY23 Norfolk County Operating Budget
• ARPA Warrants for Approval – Town of Dedham
• FY22 Third Supplemental Appropriation approval
• Bid Openings: Building Roofing and Repairs, On Call Electrician, and On Call Plumber
• Request for Engineering Services From the Town of Norfolk, MA

Commissioners Meeting 3-23-2022

The Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider personnel matters. The agenda also includes budget development for FY23 and a report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Approval of March 16, 2022 open and executive session minutes
• FY23 Budget Development
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Payroll and expense warrants for approval

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 3-23-2022

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will review the draft FY23 County budget. The committee will also review and approve minutes from several previous meetings.

• Review of DRAFT FY23 County budget
• Approval of meeting minutes from 12-15-21, 1-19-22, 2-23-22, and 3-2-22

Commissioners Meeting 3-16-2022

The Commissioners will consider ARPA warrants for the Town of Needham and a contract for county electricity. The body will also review personnel appointments and terminations for the Agricultural High School, Wollaston Recreational Facility, and Facilities Maintenance.

• ARPA Warrants for Approval for the Town of Needham MA
• Appointment of Breanna L. Corey as 183 Day Instructor at $52,463.91/yr
• Contract awards for Electricity for the County of Norfolk
• FY23 Budget Development discussion
• Appointment of Robert McDonough as Temporary Custodian at $18.00/hr

Joint County Commission & Finance Committee Meeting (Commission

The Norfolk County Commissioners and Finance Committee are meeting to approve payroll, expense warrants, and a January trial balance. The body will consider a three-year lease for food and beverage services at the Wollaston Recreational Facility and review FY23 budgets for the Treasurer’s Office and Registry of Deeds.

• Three-year lease agreement for food and beverage service at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Request to transfer funds in FY22 Budget from Register of Deeds
• FY23 Budget Review: Treasurer’s Office
• FY23 Budget Review: Registry of Deeds
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Joint County Commission & NCAB Finance Committee Meeting 03-02-2022

The joint meeting includes reviews of the FY23 budget for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and the Commissioners' Office. The Commissioners will also consider personnel matters regarding the Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility.

• FY23 Budget Review: Wollaston Recreational Facility/Engineering (President’s Golf Course Annual Rate)
• Contingent Employment: Allicyn J. Cole as JV Girls Softball Coach ($3,618.50/yr.)
• Appointment: George J. Sullivan as Assistant Superintendent ($64,747.17/yr.)
• Contract Awards: Food and Beverage Service for Wollaston Recreational Facility (three-year term)
• Approval of FY21 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities

Joint County Commission & Finance Committee Meeting 02-23-2022

The County Commission and Advisory Board of Finance will meet to review the Facilities Maintenance FY23 Budget Proposal. The Commission's agenda includes personnel matters, payroll approval, and a proclamation for AmeriCorps Seniors week.

• Facilities Maintenance FY23 Budget Proposal Review
• Termination of seasonal staff at Wollaston Recreational Facility effective 3/1/2022
• ARPA Grant salary increase for Assistant Treasurer Joseph D’Auria to $128,154.70/yr
• ARPA Grant salary increase for County Director John J. Cronin to $138,500.00/yr
• ARPA Grant salary increase for Assistant County Director William J. Buckley, Jr. to $90,372.33/yr

Commissioners Meeting 02-16-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters, payroll warrants, and ARPA reports. The body will also consider a formal petition from the Town of Stoughton regarding a county layout on Page Street.

• Petition from Town of Stoughton to discontinue a portion of the Norfolk County layout of Page Street
• Approval of ARPA Warrants for the Town of Walpole
• Discussion on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 administration costs
• Revisitation of Vacation Carry Over Policy
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants

Joint Commission/ Norfolk Co. Aggie Board of Trustees Meeting

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body is scheduled to approve open and executive session minutes from December 29, 2020, and December 1, 2021.

• Approval of Joint Meeting Open Session Minutes from 12-29-20
• Approval of Joint Meeting Executive Session Minutes from 12-29-20
• Approval of Joint Meeting Open Session Minutes from 12-1-21

Commissioners Meeting 02-09-2022

The Commissioners will review personnel matters including address changes and seasonal wage increases. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ARPA grant awards and a response to the Walpole Select Board regarding a solar project lease.

• ARPA Grant Award for Town of Millis, MA
• Minimum wage increase to $14.25/hr for seasonal employees at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Response to Walpole Select Board regarding offer to lease County property for a solar project
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Report on COVID-19 Response

Commissioners Meeting 02-02-2022

The Commissioners will review meeting minutes and consider personnel matters regarding the Registry of Deeds. The agenda also includes approval of payroll and American Rescue Plan Act warrants for the Town of Milton.

• FMLA notice for Noel T. DiBona, Director of Administrative Services
• Retirement notice for Alicia Gardner, Director of Support Services
• Approval of ARPA Warrants for the Town of Milton

Commissioners Meeting 01-26-2022

The Commissioners will consider personnel updates for the Agricultural High School and Registry of Deeds. The body will also review contract awards for technology and financial consulting, burner servicing, and equipment leases. Reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and COVID-19 response are scheduled.

• Contingent employment of James L. Hughes and Janet E. Doherty as Substitute Instructors at $100.00/day
• Resignation of Richard Hatch as Chief Information Officer at $129,067.40/yr
• Contract awards for Technology Consultant Services and Financial Services Consultant
• Contract for servicing of burners and burner controls for Facilities Maintenance and Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Two-year lease of two Canon DX687Oi for the Registry of Deeds

Commissioners Meeting 01-19-2022

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to review FY23 recommendations from the Abrahams Group and discuss ARPA and COVID-19 reports. The body will also open bids for burner servicing and food and beverage services at the Wollaston Recreational Facility.

• Vote to ratify the selling of $1.2M of general obligation bonds for Norfolk Agricultural High School
• Bid opening for Food & Beverage Service at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Bid opening for servicing of burners and burner controls for the County of Norfolk
• Review of Abrahams Group recommendations for FY23 implementation
• Notice of resignation for Senior Building Custodian Sean Pekkinen

Commissioners Meeting 01-12-2022

The Commissioners will meet to reorganize the board and review personnel matters. The agenda includes proposed hourly rate increases for several employees at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also receive reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the COVID-19 response.

• Pay rate changes for 11 Norfolk County Agricultural High School employees ranging from $15.25 to $16.00 per hour
• FY 22 Student Rates: Seniors $1.75, Juniors $1.00, and Sophomores $0.50 over minimum wage
• Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center presentation
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• New website demonstration

Commissioners Meeting 01-05-2022

The Commissioners will consider personnel appointments and resignations for the Registry of Deeds and Agricultural High School. The meeting includes reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, COVID-19 response protocols, and the FY20 County Audit.

• Appointment of Lilly Keenan as Senior Clerk at $40,032.18/yr
• Resignation of Executive Assistant Claire A. Martin ($65,316.51/yr)
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Updated Covid Protocols v.2
• Update on FY20 County Audit