Norfolk County public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-20-23
The Commissioners approved several payroll and expense warrants, including ARPA awards for the Town of Medfield and the County of Norfolk. A public hearing was held regarding a petition from the Town of Stoughton to discontinue a portion of Page Street, with adjudication scheduled for January.
- Approved Minutes of the December 13, 2023 meeting
- Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $977,623.53
- Approved $250,000 ARPA award for Norfolk County (Wollaston Recreational Facility restroom)
- Approved $50,336.25 ARPA award for Town of Medfield (revenue replacement)
- Approved Calendar Year Norfolk County Commissioners’ Quarterly Meeting Notice
- Postponed December 27, 2023 quarterly meeting to January 3, 2023
- Opened and closed public hearing on docket #2036 regarding Page Street discontinuance in Stoughton
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-13-23
The Commission implemented a hiring and spending freeze for most departments due to revenue shortfalls. They also approved rate increases for Presidents Golf Course and adopted a new employee handbook. Several ARPA funds and budget adjustments were authorized.
- Instituted hiring and spending freeze for all departments except Norfolk County Agricultural High School and WRF seasonal workers
- Approved proposed rate increases for 2024 golf season at Presidents Golf Course
- Adopted Norfolk County Employee Handbook for all employees
- Approved FY2024 Third Supplemental Budget Adjustment
- Approved $100,000 ARPA award to Town of Walpole, $250,000 to Town of Norfolk, and $800,000 to County of Norfolk
- Transferred $17,000 from Snow Removal to Electrical Supplies in Facilities Maintenance budget
- Approved personnel actions including appointment of Lisa A. Watkins as Cafeteria Worker and promotion of Karen Corrado to Head Clerk
- Acknowledged receipt of petition to discontinue portion of Page Street layout in Stoughton
NCAB Fin Com Meeting 12-13-23
The committee recommended approval of the FY24 Third Budget Adjustment to address a projected $1,062,281 revenue shortfall. The plan utilizes surplus funds and savings from a newly instituted hiring and spending freeze. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2023 meeting.
- Recommended Advisory Board approval of FY24 Third Budget Adjustment totaling $163,715.30 (Unanimous)
- Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of September 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
Norfolk County Advisory Board
The Board unanimously approved a budget adjustment to address a revenue shortfall caused by declining Registry of Deeds collections. The County is utilizing surplus funds and a hiring and spending freeze to cover the gap. The Board also approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Approved FY24 Third Budget Adjustment of $163,715.30 (unanimous)
- Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of September 13, 2023 (unanimous; Quincy, Medway, and Norfolk abstained)
- Approved Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of July 10, 2023 (unanimous)
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-06-2023
The Norfolk County Commissioners approved several personnel actions, including rehires and retirements. The board authorized ARPA grant payments to the Town of Medfield and Norfolk County, and approved a contractor for a sign permit in Milton.
- Approved rehire of Yudenia Sanchez as Senior Clerk at $46,471.31/yr
- Approved return to position for John Vignoni as Maintenance Supervisor at $103,334.40/yr
- Accepted retirements of Robert W. Page and John T. Marinucci
- Approved ARPA grants to Medfield ($3,500 and $190,000) and Norfolk County ($119,000 and $80,000)
- Authorized SignDesign, Inc. as contractor for Wollaston Recreation Facility sign permit
- Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $421,115.71
- Approved November 29, 2023 meeting minutes
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-29-2023
The Commission approved the minutes from the November 22 meeting and authorized several payroll and expense warrants. The County Director reported that FY24 revenues are approximately $1.1 million below benchmark.
- Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of November 22, 2023
- Approved Payroll – County 24-21: $153,794.71
- Approved Payroll – School 24-21(11.1): $55,636.03
- Approved Payroll – School 24-21(11): $373,155.95
- Approved Expense – County 11-05-23: $51,507.49
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-22-2023
The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants totaling over $850,000 and authorized personnel changes for Norfolk Agricultural High School. The board also issued a proclamation for Small Business Saturday. Discussions were held regarding court facility improvements and ARPA funding.
- Approved Minutes of the November 15, 2023 meeting
- Approved hourly increase for Thomas R Rouhana ($40.26/hr)
- Approved contingency employment for Marguerite K. Cameron ($15.75/hr)
- Approved Payroll 24-20 (County): $153,543.34
- Approved Expense 24-05A (School): $205,637.15
- Approved Expense 11-04-24 (County): $588,029.51
- Approved proclamation of November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-15-2023
The Commission voted to decline an insurance claim for damaged microfilm to avoid a projected 15% increase in insurance premiums. Other actions included approving payroll warrants and scheduling a hearing for a road alteration in Stoughton.
- Declined $159,527.50 insurance claim for Registry of Deeds fire of Feb 6, 2021
- Approved Open and Executive Session minutes from Nov 8, 2023
- Approved resignation of Amanda Ladopoulos (Registry of Deeds)
- Approved regrade for Jessica Thibault (Norfolk Agricultural High School)
- Approved payroll/expense warrants: County Payroll ($154,366.65), School Payroll ($364,042.97), and County Expense ($164,411.76)
- Scheduled Dec 20, 2023 hearing for Town of Stoughton petition to alter Page Street
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-8-2023
The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants and personnel actions for the Agricultural High School. The County Director reported a decline in Registry of Deeds collections due to high interest rates and a slowing real estate market.
- Approved appointment of William J. Shaker as Custodian at $47,405.43/yr
- Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $887,778.93
- Accepted September 2023 Trial Balance
- Approved Open Session Minutes from Nov 1 and Nov 3, 2023
- Approved Executive Session Minutes from Nov 3, 2023 and withheld their release
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-3-2023
The Commissioners met via videoconference and voted to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation. No other substantive actions were taken during the open session.
- Voted to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Voted to adjourn the meeting
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-01-2023
The Norfolk County Commissioners approved a timeline for the Page Street discontinuance in Stoughton and authorized a sign permit application for the Town of Milton. The board also executed several personnel changes and approved payroll and expense warrants.
- Approved timeline and dates for Page Street discontinuance in Stoughton
- Authorized Chair to sign Town of Milton Sign Approval Application for Presidents Golf Course and Wollaston Recreation Facility
- Authorized Patrick Higgins to act as Owner’s Representative for Milton sign application
- Approved contingent employment of Lauren Durso ($125/day) and Hannah Cohen-Donovan ($4,708.41/yr)
- Approved appointment of William Robertson as Fiscal Specialist ($65,000/yr)
- Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $2,644,446.25
- Approved minutes from October 18 and October 25 meetings
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-25-23
The Commissioners approved several contingent hires and resignations for the Agricultural High School and IT department. They authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling $221,283.68 and approved a sign application for the Wollaston Recreational Facility. The Page Street, Stoughton discontinuance matter was tabled.
- Approved contingent employment for 3 substitute teachers at $125/day and 2 temporary IT employees
- Accepted resignations of 4 substitute teachers
- Approved 24-16 Payroll – County for $154,483.56
- Approved 10-04-24 Expense – County for $66,800.12
- Approved Town of Milton Sign Approval Application for Wollaston Recreational Facility
- Tabled Page Street, Stoughton, Discontinuance matter until next week
- Tabled October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-18-2023
The Commission awarded a $50,000 contract to Powers and Sullivan for the FY2022-2024 audits. The board also approved nine ARPA grant awards for the towns of Dedham, Dover, Braintree, and Medfield.
- Awarded $50,000 contract for FY2022-2024 audits to Powers and Sullivan
- Approved payroll and expense warrants for County and School accounts
- Approved ARPA grant awards for Dedham (5 awards), Braintree (2 awards), Dover (1 award), and Medfield (1 award)
- Approved Open Session and Executive Session minutes from October 11, 2023
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-11-2023
The Commissioners approved two personnel appointments for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and authorized payroll and expense warrants. The board also approved the minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting and held an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation.
- Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of October 4, 2023
- Appointed Melissa B. Noe as Cafeteria Worker at $20.00/hr
- Appointed James V. Ordile as Long Term Substitute Instructor at $40.26/hr - $125/day
- Approved an employee Leave of Absence from 10/16/23 to 12/8/23
- Approved Payroll warrant 24-14 for $156,708.45
- Approved Expense warrant 10-02-24 for $39,382.30
- Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-04-2023
The Norfolk County Commission approved a $140,000 ARPA award for accessibility improvements at the Hemenway Housing Complex in Canton. The board also authorized the Chair to sign orders of taking for MassDOT projects in Norwood, Walpole, and Stoughton.
- Approved $140,000 ARPA award for Canton accessibility improvements at Hemenway Housing Complex
- Authorized Chair to sign orders of taking for MassDOT projects in Norwood, Walpole, and Stoughton
- Approved September 27, 2023 meeting minutes
- Accepted resignation of Gregory Raphael as Part Time Cafeteria Worker effective 9/27/23
- Approved budget code change for William M. Mullen effective 7/10/2023
- Approved vacation time application based on previous municipal service
- Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $623,315.02
- Accepted August 2023 Trial Balance
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-27-23
The Commission approved the provision of engineering services to the Town of Dover following a flood at its DPW facility. The board also approved several personnel changes and authorized payroll and expense warrants.
- Approved Norfolk County Engineering Services for the Town of Dover
- Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of September 20, 2023
- Approved personnel matters including an out-of-grade position for John Vignoni
- Approved hourly increase and title change for Makayla Guglielmo
- Approved FTE change for Carlye Horty
- Accepted resignation of Paul Desper
- Approved 24-12 Payroll – County ($156,231.16)
- Approved 09-04-24 Expense – County ($165,006.33) and 24-03A Expense – School ($312,114.79)
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-20-23
The Commission authorized a site host agreement with NStar dba Eversource for an electric vehicle charging station behind the Registry of Deeds. The board also approved several payroll and expense warrants and processed personnel changes for the Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility.
- Approved site host agreement with NStar dba Eversource for EV charging station
- Approved County payroll warrant 24-11 for $153,669.40
- Approved School payroll warrant 24-11(6) for $362,814.32
- Approved County expense warrant 09-03-24 for $81,897.93
- Approved US Bank debt and interest payment 24-12-20 for $248,765.63
- Approved WRF Presidents Ladies Association payment 24-12-20 for $759.00
- Approved personnel changes including pay increases, appointments, and resignations
- Approved minutes from September 6 and September 13, 2023
Norfolk County Advisory Board 09-13-2023
The Board approved a $2,504,400 budget adjustment including supplemental and transfer needs. This included a $2 million appropriation for the Dedham Superior Court HVAC project and a budget reduction for the Registry of Deeds.
- Approved $2,000,000 from capital improvement fund for Dedham Superior Court HVAC project (unanimous)
- Approved $2,504,400 for total supplemental, capital, and transfer needs (70.86-3.51)
- Approved reduction of Registry of Deeds appropriation by $18,105.75 (69.17-3.51)
- Approved July 10, 2023 Open Session Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 10, 2023 Executive Session Meeting minutes and withheld release (unanimous)
NCAB Fin Com Meeting 09-13-2023
The Finance Committee unanimously recommended several budget adjustments for FY24, including a $2 million withdrawal from the capital improvement fund for HVAC work. The committee also recommended a budget reduction for the Registry of Deeds and approved a total of $2,504,400 for supplemental and capital needs.
- Recommended withdrawing $2,000,000 from capital improvement fund for Dedham Superior Court HVAC project (Unanimous)
- Recommended reducing FY24 Registry of Deeds appropriation by $18,105.75 (Unanimous)
- Recommended funding $2,504,400 for supplemental, capital, and transfer needs (Unanimous)
- Approved July 10, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-13-23
The Commission approved seven ARPA warrants totaling $1,254,890 for various municipalities and the Alzheimer’s Association. The board also approved county payroll and expense warrants and accepted a personnel resignation.
- Approved ARPA warrant for Dedham: $120,000.00
- Approved ARPA warrant for Norfolk: $127,890.00
- Approved ARPA warrant for Norwood: $200,000.00
- Approved ARPA warrants for Plainville: $350,000.00, $120,000.00, and $180,000.00
- Approved ARPA warrant for Alzheimer’s Assoc: $127,000.00
- Tabled Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of September 6, 2023
- Accepted resignation of Fiscal Specialist Toni Akin effective 9/5/23
- Approved payroll and expense warrants including $155,664.04 for County Payroll