Norfolk County public meetings in 2023

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-20-23

The Commission will review the minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting and consider payroll and expense warrants. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a petition from the Town of Stoughton to discontinue a portion of the Page Street County Layout.

• Public Hearing: Petition from Stoughton Select Board regarding Page Street alteration
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants
• Approval of ARPA Warrants
• Review of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

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 Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will meet to discuss the FY24 3rd Supplemental Budget, including transfer requests and a revenue update. The meeting also includes a report from the County Chief Information Officer regarding IT.

• FY24 3rd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests
• Revenue Update
• Report of the County Chief Information Officer on IT
• Approval of September 13, 2023 meeting minutes

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 12-13-23

The Commission will review several personnel appointments, promotions, and address changes across county departments. The agenda also includes a review of the FY24 3rd Supplemental Budget and a proposal for an FY24 spending and hiring freeze.

• Proposed FY24 spending and hiring freeze
• FY24 3rd Supplemental Budget transfer request for Facilities Maintenance Department
• Promotion of Karen Corrado to Head Clerk at $51,910.13/yr
• Rate increase request for Wollaston Recreational Facility golf rates for the 2024 season
• Petition from Stoughton Select Board regarding Page Street County Layout

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 Finance Committee will review the FY24 3rd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests alongside a revenue update. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 13, 2023, meeting.

• FY24 3rd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests
• Revenue Update
• Approval of September 13, 2023, meeting minutes

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 Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Commission quorum is meeting to attend the Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners' Quarterly Meeting with no votes or decisions on county business expected.

• No specific items for vote or decision

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-06-2023

The Commission will review various personnel matters, including retirements and rehires, and consider a recommendation for a spending and hiring freeze. The meeting also includes the approval of payroll warrants and a sign permit application for the Presidents Golf Course.

• Notice of retirement for Robert W. Page, Senior Building Custodian ($57,943.58/yr)
• Notice of retirement for John T. Marinucci, Roving Utility Worker ($61,101.87/yr)
• Notice to return to position for John Vignoni, Maintenance Supervisor ($103,334.40/yr)
• Authorization for SignDesign, Inc. to act as agent for Milton sign permit at Presidents Golf Course
• Recommendation of a spending and hiring freeze from the County Director

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 Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve minutes from the November 22, 2023, meeting and review payroll and expense warrants. The agenda also includes reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and potential contract awards.

• Approval of November 22, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Approval of ARPA warrants
• Bid openings and contract awards

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 will meet to approve meeting minutes, payroll and expense warrants, and ARPA warrants. The agenda also includes notices regarding personnel changes at the Agricultural High School and Registry of Deeds.

• Approval of October 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Notice of hourly increase for Thomas R Rouhana to $40.26/hr
• Notice of retirement for Head Clerk Linda Lewis
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants
• Approval of ARPA Warrants

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 will consider payroll warrants, ARPA reports, and contract awards for golf cart concessions and reindexing services. The meeting also includes a request to schedule a public hearing regarding a portion of the Page Street County layout in Stoughton.

• Resolution of the Registry of Deeds Fire Insurance Claim
• Notice of resignation for Amanda Ladopoulos at $45,652.35/yr
• Notice of regrade for Jessica Thibault at $82,728.85/yr
• Petition to alter Page Street County layout in Stoughton (Docket #2036)
• Contract awards for Golf Cart Concession and Reindexing Services

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 Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review payroll and expense warrants. The agenda also includes a report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the acceptance of the September Trial Balance.

• Appointment of William J. Shaker as Custodian at a rate of $47,405.43/yr
• Review of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Acceptance of September Trial Balance
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

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 Norfolk County Commission will meet to vote on unspecified items and hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategies.

• Executive Session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

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 Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss engineering requests. The agenda includes a vote on the Page Street discontinuance timeline in Stoughton and authorization for a sign approval application in Milton.

• Proposed timeline review for Page Street (East of Route 24) Discontinuance in Stoughton
• Sign approval application for Presidents Golf Course and Wollaston Recreation Facility
• Appointment of William Robertson as Fiscal Specialist at $65,000/yr
• Tentative award for elevator upgrades at Dedham District Court
• Change order for fuel tank reconditioning at Wollaston Recreational Facility

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 Commission will consider several substitute teacher appointments and resignations for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The meeting also includes reviews of payroll warrants, ARPA warrants, and bid openings for golf cart concessions and reindexing services.

• Contingent employment of three substitute teachers at a flat rate of $125.00/day
• Bid openings for a one-year Golf Cart Concession and one-year Reindexing Services
• Review of proposed timeline for the Page Street (East of Route 24) Discontinuance in Stoughton
• Authorization for sign approval at Presidents Golf Course and Wollaston Recreation Facility in Quincy
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants

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 will meet to approve minutes from the October 11, 2023, meetings and review payroll and expense warrants. The agenda also includes reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and a contract award for fiscal year audits.

• Approval of October 11, 2023, Open and Executive Session minutes
• Review of ARPA warrants
• Contract award for Audit of Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, 2024
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants

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 Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve payroll warrants and discuss appointments for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The agenda also includes reviewing bids for registry office supplies and a contract award for natural gas.

• Appointment of Melissa B. as Cafeteria Worker at $20.00/hr
• Contingency employment for James V. as Long Term Substitute Instructor at $40.26/hr or $125/day
• Bid openings for repair and paper for Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
• Contract award for natural gas for a two-year period
• Approval of ARPA warrants

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 will consider several personnel matters, including position changes and resignations for county and agricultural high school staff. The agenda also includes approval of payroll warrants and a project request for land surveying services in the Town of Dover.

• Notice of out-of-grade position for John Vignoni as Acting Superintendent of Buildings at $103,334.40/yr.
• Hourly increase and title change for Makayla Guglielmo to Substitute Worker at $18.00/hr.
• FTE change for Carlye Horty as Special Education Instructional Aide from 75% to 80%.
• Notice of resignation for Paul Desper as Custodian at $48,539.74/yr.
• Engineering Department project request for land surveying services for the Dover DPW Facility.

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 OPEB Trust Meeting

The Norfolk County OPEB Trust will meet to review the minutes from September 13, 2022. The meeting includes a review of the Portfolio Performance Statement by Financial Advisor Michael Marshall and a discussion regarding current financial markets and their impact on the Fund.

• Review of the Portfolio Performance Statement presented by Michael Marshall
• Discussion of current financial markets and their impact on the Fund
• Approval of September 13, 2022, meeting minutes

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-20-23

The Commission will consider various personnel matters including student worker pay increases, resignations, and new appointments for the Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreation Facility. The agenda also includes a tentative contract award for exterior painting at Wrentham District Court.

• Tentative award for exterior painting and associated work for Wrentham District Court
• Pay increases to $16.50/hr for student/summer camp staff at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Notice of resignations for several student workers and substitute instructors
• Appointments for Pro Shop attendants and grounds crew at Wollaston Recreation Facility
• Review of Electric Vehicle Station Grant Application

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

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 09-13-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 first supplemental budget and various transfer requests. The committee will also review the minutes from the July 10, 2023, open session meeting for approval.

• FY24 1st Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests

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 will review meeting minutes from September 6, 2023, and consider personnel matters. The agenda also includes the approval of payroll and expense warrants and a report on the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Notice of resignation for Fiscal Specialist Toni Akin
• Bid openings for exterior painting and associated work for Wrentham District Court
• Approval of ARPA warrants
• Review of payroll and expense warrants

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

Norfolk County Advisory Board 09-13-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will meet to review the FY24 first supplemental budget and transfer requests. The board will also receive an update regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• FY24 1st Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests
• ARPA Update
• Approval of July 10, 2023, meeting minutes

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)

Commission Quorum Expected 09-6-2023

The Norfolk County Commission is expected to attend a Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners meeting. No votes on Norfolk County business are anticipated during this session.

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-6-23

The Commission will meet to approve payroll warrants, budget transfers, and the FY24 First Supplemental Budget. The agenda also includes reviewing appointments and resignations for the Registry of Deeds and Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• Appointment of Jourdan Freeman as Senior Clerk at $41,998.48/yr
• Contingent employment of Matthew D. Utter as Substitute Teacher at $125.00/day
• Resignation of Gavin P. Toland as Intern at $20.00/hr
• Approval of FY24 First Supplemental Budget & Budget Transfers
• Approval of DOER Pre-Determination Form for Agricultural Solar Generation Tariff Unit

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved a $2 million appropriation for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning project at Dedham Superior Court. The board also authorized a $2.5 million budget adjustment and approved several personnel changes and payroll warrants.

• Recommended Advisory Board approval to withdraw $2,000,000 from capital improvement fund for Dedham Superior Court HVAC project
• Approved FY24 Second Budget Adjustment totaling $2,504,400
• Approved $1,133,211.56 in County payroll and expenses and $525,346.19 in School payroll and expenses
• Approved conditional access easement for Town of Walpole regarding solar array decommissioning
• Accepted the Audit of the FY22 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities
• Reduced FY24 Registry of Deeds appropriation by $18,105.75 to $3,287,607.47
• Authorized Chair to sign DOER pre-determination form for agricultural solar project
• Approved appointment of Jourdan Freeman as Senior Clerk ($41,998.48/yr) and Matthew D. Utter as Substitute Teacher ($125/day)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-30-23

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes, payroll and expense warrants, and ARPA warrants. The agenda also includes reviewing several personnel appointments for the Agricultural High School and Registry of Deeds.

• Appointment of Elizabeth Ward as 183 Day Instructor at $96,460.11/yr.
• Appointment of Jennifer Miller as Head Clerk at $60,832.58/yr.
• Appointment of Louise Pisano as Senior Clerk at $41,998.48/yr.
• Contract award for Wollaston Recreational Facility fuel tank reconditioning and upgrades
• Approval of FY21 Audit

The Commission approved an ARPA grant for water and sewer infrastructure in Avon and accepted the FY21 Audit. The board also authorized several personnel appointments and approved payroll and expense warrants.

• Awarded $857,082.00 ARPA grant to Town of Avon
• Approved Minutes of the August 23, 2023 meeting
• Appointed Elizabeth Ward as 183 Day Instructor at Agricultural High School ($96,460.11/yr)
• Appointed Jennifer Miller as Head Clerk at Registry of Deeds ($60,832.58/yr)
• Appointed Louise Pisano as Senior Clerk at Registry of Deeds ($41,998.48/yr)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants, including ARPA funds for Avon and Dedham
• Accepted the FY21 Audit

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-23-23

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to review meeting minutes, approve payroll warrants, and discuss ARPA project plans. The agenda includes a vote to end the FY24 spending freeze effective August 31, 2023.

• Vote to end FY24 spending freeze effective August 31, 2023
• Review and vote for IT Policy
• Promotion of Carolyn Mucinskas to Principal Clerk at $45,652.35/yr.
• Approval of 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant MOU
• Request from Dedham Square Circle to use County Parking Lot on October 28, 2023

The Commission voted to end the FY24 spending freeze effective August 31, 2023, and approved a draft ARPA plan for county projects. Additionally, the board authorized a $3 million ARPA grant for water and sewer infrastructure in the Town of Needham.

• Lifted Norfolk County Spending Freeze effective August 31, 2023
• Approved Norfolk County IT Policy
• Approved $3,000,000 ARPA grant for Town of Needham water and sewer infrastructure
• Accepted proposed ARPA plan including facility studies and projects
• Approved joint application for $64,610 JAG award for Quincy, Randolph, and Weymouth
• Authorized Dedham Square Circle to use 649 High Street parking lot for event on Oct 28, 2023
• Deferred FY21 audit approval to August 30
• Approved promotion of Carolyn Mucinskas to Principal Clerk at $45,652.35/yr

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-16-23

The Commission will consider several personnel appointments, a resignation, and a change to vacation benefits for new hires. The meeting also includes the approval of payroll and expense warrants, as well as ARPA warrants.

• Appointment of Maureen M. Lydon as Human Resources Specialist at $65,000/yr
• Contingency employment of Kevin A. Kulig as Substitute Instructor at $125.00/day
• Resignation of Lilly Keenan as Principal Clerk
• Consideration of vacation benefit change for newly hired personnel
• Contract amendment for United Elevator

The Commission approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for local municipalities and authorized personnel appointments and resignations. A request to change vacation benefits for a new hire was postponed pending the approval of the employee handbook.

• Approved ARPA grants: Weymouth ($1,407,115.50), Needham ($400,000), Dedham ($210,000), Westwood ($190,000), and Medfield ($20,000)
• Approved appointment of Maureen M. Lydon as Human Resources Specialist ($65,000/yr)
• Approved contingency employment of Kevin A. Kulig as Substitute Instructor ($125.00/day)
• Accepted resignation of Principal Clerk Lilly Keenan
• Postponed decision on Vacation Benefit Change for Newly Hired Personnel
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $2,553,111.01
• Approved June 2023 Trial Balance
• Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 08-09-2023

The Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes, review payroll warrants, and discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reports. The agenda also includes consideration of several personnel appointments and resignations.

• Title change for Michelle M. Labadini to Human Resource Director at $105,318.75/yr
• Contingency employment for Lucas J. Turchi as 183 Day Instructor at $71,140.42/yr
• Contingency employment for Mariah R. Watterson as 183 Day Instructor at $67,879.43/yr
• Resignations for student labor positions at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Approval of ARPA warrants and report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling over $750,000. Personnel actions included two resignations, two contingency hires, and one title change. The County Director reported that 121 American Rescue Plan Act grants totaling $84,052,076 have been awarded to date.

• Approved Minutes of the August 2, 2023 meeting
• Approved resignation of Ava D. Walter (effective 4/24/23)
• Approved resignation of Erica A. Colombi (effective 7/28/23)
• Approved contingency employment of Lucas J. Turchi ($71,140.42/yr)
• Approved contingency employment of Mariah R. Watterson ($67,879.43/yr)
• Approved title change for Michelle M. Labadini to Human Resource Director ($105,318.75/yr)
• Approved payroll warrants for County ($162,461.63) and Aggie ($213,721.25 and $183,428.69)
• Approved County expense warrant of $91,396.24

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-2-2023

The Commission will consider several personnel matters for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and Wollaston, including instructor resignations and regrades. The meeting also includes reviews of payroll warrants, IT policy, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) warrants.

• Personnel regrades for six 183-day instructors with salaries ranging from $80,193.96 to $109,306.44
• Notice of resignation for Breanna L. Corey as 183 Day Instructor at $56,830.31/yr.
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) warrants
• Review of FY24 Rules and Regulations and IT Policy

The Commission approved the FY24 Purchasing Rules & Regulations and an ARPA grant for Braintree. They also authorized several personnel changes at the Agricultural High School and executed payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved FY24 Purchasing Rules & Regulations
• Approved $1,196,960.77 ARPA grant for Braintree crime prevention
• Approved personnel matters for Norfolk County Agricultural High School and Wollaston
• Approved payroll warrant 24-4 ($160,852.52)
• Approved expense warrants for Aggie ($186,332.09), County ($564,811.79), and ARPA Braintree ($1,196,960.77)
• Approved annual agreement between Office of Administration and Finance, Norfolk Retirement system, PERAC, and Treasurer
• Took consolidated draft IT policy under advisement
• Approved July 26, 2023 minutes; tabled July 19, 2023 minutes

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-26-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes, payroll and expense warrants, and ARPA warrants. The agenda also includes notices of several new appointments for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• Appointment of Ashraf P. Minias as School Cook at $44,490.00/year
• Appointment of Isabelle M. Bruneau as 183 Day Instructor at $60,998.92/year
• Appointment of Marlo G. Franco as 183 Day Instructor at $96,460.11/year
• Appointment of Edward B. O’Harte as Farm Manager at $86,849.32/year
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants and ARPA Warrants

The Commission approved a $100,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant for a Charles River project in Dover. The board also approved several personnel appointments for the Agricultural High School and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Awarded $100,000 ARPA grant to the Town of Dover
• Approved appointment of Ashraf P. Minias as School Cook ($44,490.00/year)
• Approved appointment of Isabelle M. Bruneau as 183 Day Instructor ($60,998.92/year)
• Approved appointment of Marlo G. Franco as 183 Day Instructor ($96,460.11/year)
• Approved appointment of Edward B. O’Harte as Farm Manager ($86,849.32/year)
• Approved vacation leave request for a Registry of Deeds employee under Rule 1
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $532,742.29
• Tabled the Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of July 19, 2023

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-19-22

The Commission will review minutes from previous July meetings and address several personnel resignations. The agenda also includes approvals for payroll, expense warrants, and the FY24 Norfolk County Assessment.

• Resignation of Human Resources Specialist Marianne Casano ($68,464.50/year)
• Resignation of Temporary Junior Accountant Carolyn Serra ($45.00/hour)
• Approval of FY24 Norfolk County Assessment
• Approval of $615.00 non-union engineering clothing allowance
• Review of Registry of Deeds fire loss claim status

The Commission approved the FY24 county assessment and authorized several expense warrants, including ARPA grants for Needham, Canton, and Medfield. The board also processed personnel resignations and a clothing allowance for the Engineering Department. A significant portion of the meeting involved a discussion regarding insurance claim funds and state tech funds related to a 2021 Registry of Deeds fire.

• Approved FY24 Norfolk County Assessment of $7,126,117
• Approved $2,142,500 ARPA expense warrant for Needham
• Approved $85,000 ARPA expense warrant for Canton
• Approved $9,286.78 ARPA expense warrant for Medfield
• Approved $188,736.66 payroll warrant (24-2)
• Approved $495,190.30 county expense warrant (07-03-24)
• Approved $79,506.82 school expense warrant (24-01)
• Approved $615.00 non-union clothing allowance for Engineering Department

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-12-2023

The Commission will consider several non-union budget approval items, including stipends for hazardous materials and safety training. The meeting also includes notices of terminations and resignations for Registry of Deeds and Agricultural High School staff.

• Approval of $1,300.00 Non-Union Hazardous Material Stipend
• Approval of $550.00 Non-Union clothing allowance
• Approval of $500.00 Non-Union Safety Training stipend
• Notice of termination for Jamie L. Carrabis as Head Clerk, Registry of Deeds
• Signature of Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 93, Local 2417

The Commission approved hazardous materials and clothing stipends for non-union Facilities Maintenance staff. They also authorized several payroll and expense warrants and approved the FY23 Operating and Capital Reserve lists.

• Approved non-union hazardous materials stipend of $1,300 and clothing allowance of $550 for Facilities Maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Operating and Capital Reserve lists (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $3,334,443.86 (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel matters including one termination and nine resignations (Unanimous)
• Approved Family Medical Leave Return for Employee 1 and Leave of Absence for Employee 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved Open Session Minutes of June 28, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of July 10, 2023 and withheld their release (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Advisory Board 07-10-2023

The Board will meet via Zoom to consider transferring Quincy District Court proceeds from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund and moving Deeds Excise Funds to the County General Fund. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Transfer of Quincy District Court proceeds from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund
• Transfer of Deeds Excise Funds to County General Fund
• Approval of May 17, 2023, open and executive session minutes

The Advisory Board approved two fund transfers, including $10.4 million from the sale of the Francis X. Bellotti Courthouse. The board also approved moving over $3.8 million from the Deeds Excise Fund to the General Fund. Minutes from May 17, 2023, were approved.

• Approved transfer of $10,400,000.00 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $3,825,529.22 from Deeds Excise Fund to County General Fund (78.02 in favor, 1.73 against)
• Approved May 17, 2023 Open Session minutes (65.55 in, 0.00 against, 12.71 abstaining)
• Approved May 17, 2023 Executive Session minutes (unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-10-23

The Commission will meet to consider transferring Quincy District Court proceeds from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund. The meeting also includes a transfer of Deeds Excise Funds to the County General Fund and an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Transfer of Quincy District Court proceeds from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund
• Transfer of Deeds Excise Funds to County General Fund
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Commission approved the transfer of funds from the sale of the Francis X. Bellotti District Court to the Capital Improvement Fund. They also voted to move surplus deeds excise funds into a restricted general fund account. The meeting included a brief executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Approved transfer of $10.4M from sale of Francis X. Bellotti District Court to County Capital Improvement Fund (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $3,825,529.22 from Deeds Excise Fund to County General Fund restricted account
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Granted permission to use signature stamps for Commissioners Collins and Staiti

Commission Quorum Expected 07-10-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board and Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the transfer of various county funds. No votes are anticipated at these meetings.

• Transfer of Quincy District Court proceeds from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund
• Transfer of Deeds Excise Funds to County General Fund
• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2023, and May 16, 2023

The Advisory Board approved the transfer of $10.4 million from the sale of the Francis X. Bellotti Courthouse into the Capital Improvement Fund. The board also approved moving over $3.8 million in deeds excise funds to the general fund. Minutes from May 17, 2023, were approved.

• Approved transfer of $10,400,000.00 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $3,825,529.22 from Deeds Excise Fund to County General Fund (78.02-1.73)
• Approved May 17, 2023 Open Session meeting minutes (65.55-0.00, 12.71 abstaining)
• Approved May 17, 2023 Executive Session meeting minutes (unanimous)

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 07-10-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to consider transferring Quincy District Court proceeds from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund and moving Deeds Excise Funds to the County General Fund. The committee will also review minutes from previous open and executive sessions.

• Transfer of Quincy District Court proceeds from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund
• Transfer of Deeds Excise Funds to County General Fund

The committee recommended transferring $10.4 million from the sale of the Francis X. Bellotti Courthouse to the Capital Improvement Fund. It also recommended transferring $3,825,529.22 from the Deeds Excise Fund to a restricted account in the County General Fund.

• Recommended transfer of $10,400,000.00 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Recommended transfer of $3,825,529.22 from Deeds Excise Fund to County General Fund restricted account (unanimous)
• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2023 (unanimous)

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 07-5-2023

The Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review previous meeting minutes and conduct business. The agenda includes a potential executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Approval of Executive Session minutes from 5-16-23
• Approval of Open Session minutes from 5-16-23

The committee held an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy. The board voted unanimously to table both the open and executive session minutes from May 16, 2023.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy (unanimous)
• Tabled Executive Session Minutes of May 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Open Session Minutes of May 16, 2023 (unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-28-23

The Norfolk County Commission is meeting to review payroll warrants, contract awards, and several personnel appointments and salary adjustments. The agenda also includes a proposal to extend the existing spending freeze through September 29, 2023.

• Promotion of Amanda Ladopoulos to Principal Clerk at $45,652.35/year
• Appointment of Lauren E. Staples as Food Services Director at $90,000/year
• Salary increase for County Director John J. Cronin to $145,334.59/year
• Salary increase for Assistant County Director William J. Buckley, Jr. to $94,647.14/year
• Extension of existing spending freeze through September 29, 2023

The Commissioners extended a discretionary spending freeze due to unfavorable revenue trends. They also approved several personnel appointments, payroll and expense warrants, and authorized the Chair to sign a quitclaim deed for the Quincy District Court.

• Extended discretionary spending freeze through September 29, 2023
• Approved FY23 Vacation Carryover as amended
• Approved promotion of Amanda Ladopoulos to Principal Clerk ($45,652.35/year)
• Approved appointment of Lauren E. Staples as Food Services Director ($90,000/year)
• Approved FY24 budget salary increases for William J. Buckley, Jr. and John J. Cronin
• Authorized payroll warrants for County ($151,675.57) and School ($419,820.44)
• Authorized expense warrants including ARPA grants for Cohasset, Foxborough, Medfield, Norfolk, and Westwood
• Authorized Chair to sign quitclaim deed regarding Quincy District Court

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-21-23

The Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes from June 14, 2023, and consider several contingency employment notices. The agenda also includes the approval of payroll and expense warrants and a report on the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Contingency employment for Wollaston Pro Shop at $15.00/hour
• Contingency employment for five student workers at Norfolk County Agricultural High School at $15.00/hour
• Contingency employment for two student workers at Norfolk County Agricultural High School at $15.00/hour
• Salary increase for Building Maintenance Foreperson to $69,535.10/year
• Resignation of Principal Clerk for Registry of Deeds

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $364,129.36. The board also approved several contingency employment hires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and Agricultural High School.

• Approved Minutes of the June 14, 2023 meeting
• Approved contingency employment for Sabrina A. Thai (Wollaston Recreational Facility) at $15.00/hour
• Approved contingency employment for Cate E. O’Hearn, Amelia A. Levenson, Kelsey V. Weylman, and Sarah A. Radner (Agricultural High School Garden) at $15.00/hour
• Approved contingency employment for Colin P. Gorman and Julie C. Randall (Agricultural High School Camp) at $15.00/hour
• Approved pay increase for Colin P. McCormack to $69,535.10/year
• Accepted resignation of Desima Bunnell (Registry of Deeds)
• Approved payroll warrant 23-51 for $154,808.39
• Approved expense warrants totaling $249,340.97 for County and School accounts

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-14-23

The Commission authorized the sale of the Francis X. Bellotti District Court to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They also approved ARPA grants for water and sewer infrastructure in three towns and updated the County Leave of Absence Policy.

• Approved sale of Francis X. Bellotti District Court for $10,400,000.00
• Approved $779,666.00 ARPA award for Town of Franklin
• Approved $370,000.00 ARPA award for Town of Medfield
• Approved $200,000.00 ARPA award for Town of Cohasset
• Adopted amended County Leave of Absence Policy (2-1)
• Approved promotion of Daniel Caparrotta to Deputy Chief Information Officer at $120,000/year
• Appointed William M. Mullin as Sealer of Weights and Measures at $75,000/year
• Approved civic rates for Quincy Youth Hockey and Marc A. Susi Scholarship Fund golf tournaments

Norfolk County Commission Meeting

The Norfolk County Commission will hold a regular meeting with votes possible on any listed item. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining and real property matters, approval of prior meeting minutes, and several personnel actions including retirements and new hires. The Commission will also consider payroll warrants, an ARPA report, and open bids for rubbish removal services for the Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility.

• Executive session for collective bargaining and real property discussion
• Retirements: Margaret Snowden-Messinger ($90,598.32/yr), Craig A. Bilowz ($85,002.48/yr), Maryellen Harding ($91,826.12/yr), Frederick Bernhardt ($90,731.18/yr)
• New hires: Gavin P. Tolland ($20.00/hr), David J. Austin ($15.00/hr), Danielle J. Cammarano ($39.47/hr), Michael C. Doyle ($15.00/hr)
• Bid openings for rubbish removal at Norfolk County Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Project request from Town of Dedham to delineate Emmett Ave. right of way at #1 Odyssey Lane

The Norfolk County Commissioners authorized the County Engineering Department to delineate a portion of the Emmett Avenue right of way for the Town of Dedham. The board also approved several personnel changes and executed payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved Engineering Department project for Town of Dedham at #1 Odyssey Lane
• Approved $151,212.61 County payroll warrant (23-49)
• Approved $62,635.71 County expense warrant (06-01-23)
• Approved $179,399.85 School expense warrant (23-12)
• Approved $38,588.00 WRF credit card payment expense warrant (6-1-23)
• Approved hiring Gavin P. Tolland as Treasurer's Office Intern at $20.00/hour
• Accepted retirements of four Agricultural High School employees
• Approved hourly increases and contingency employment for six Agricultural High School staff

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-31-23

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve payroll and expense warrants, as well as trial balances for March and April. The agenda also includes reviewing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reports and warrants.

• Contingency employment notices for Grounds Crew and Pro Shop staff at $15.00/hour
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants
• Review of ARPA Warrants and American Rescue Plan Act report
• Request for Civic Rate for the Kevin J. Ryan Golf Tournament
• Bid openings scheduled for 1:30 pm

The Commission approved a $3,560,028.27 ARPA grant for water infrastructure in the Town of Sharon. The board denied a $4,500 budget transfer request from the Register of Deeds for microfilm storage. Other actions included approving personnel hires and payroll warrants.

• Awarded Town of Sharon ARPA grant of $3,560,028.27
• Denied $4,500 budget transfer for Register of Deeds microfilm storage (2-1)
• Approved contingency employment for Michael J. Shaw, Isabelle R. Medua, and Isabella R. Fernald at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $516,185.44
• Approved expense warrants including $43,126.30 for County and $91,220.00 for Canton ARPA
• Authorized County Director and Assistant County Director to use county resources for the Massachusetts County Commissioners Association
• Approved Vacation Rule 1 applications 1 through 5
• Approved Open Session Meeting minutes from April 26 and May 25, 2023

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-25-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and payroll warrants. The agenda also includes notices regarding staff terminations and new employment, as well as certification of MassDOT highway taking notices.

• Notice of termination for Samantha M. Champagne (Pro Shop)
• Notice of termination for Anna N. Waterman (Pro Shop)
• Notice of contingency employment for Edmund V. Tirabassi (Grounds Crew)
• Certification of MassDOT highway taking for Washington Street (Route 1) in Foxborough
• Certification of MassDOT highway taking for Upland Rd. (Route 1A) in Norwood

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants totaling over $730,000. The board also processed personnel changes at the Wollaston Recreational Facility and certified receipt of MassDOT notices for projects in Foxborough and Norwood.

• Approved payroll warrants 23-47 ($150,475.52) and 23-47.1 ($68,957.00)
• Approved expense warrants totaling $562,521.25 across County, School, and WRF accounts
• Approved termination of Samantha M. Champagne and Anna N. Waterman at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Approved contingency employment of Edmund V. Tirabassi at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Certified receipt of MassDOT Order of Taking for Foxborough Project File No. 608480
• Certified receipt of MassDOT Order of Taking for Norwood 2023 Project Layout No. 8925
• Approved minutes from Open Session meetings of May 10 and May 17, 2023
• Tabled minutes from the Open Session meeting of April 26, 2023

Commission Quorum Expected 05-24-2023

A quorum of the Norfolk County Commission is expected to attend a meeting for the Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners in Barnstable. No votes on Norfolk County business are anticipated during this session.

• Overview of Barnstable County Programs and Services by Beth Albert
• Tour of the Barnstable County Water Laboratory with Dan White
• Legislative Update from William Buckley

Commission Quorum Expected 5-18-2023

A quorum of the Norfolk County Commission is expected to attend the Retired Senior Volunteer Program's Veteran's Pinning Ceremony. No votes are anticipated at this event, which is ceremonial in nature.

• Veteran's Pinning Ceremony at U.S.S. Jacob Jones VFW Post 2017, 84 Eastern Avenue, Dedham

Commission Quorum Expected 5-17-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will meet to discuss budget updates and the formation of a nominating committee. No votes are anticipated at this meeting.

• FY23 Budget closeout, transfer, and supplemental requests
• FY24 Budget and capital update
• Formation of Nominating Committee for NCAB Officers
• Status/Follow-Up on Letter from County Commission regarding 2nd Register of Deeds Chapter 35 Violation

The Advisory Board approved the FY24 Operating Budget and Capital Budget. The board also approved a budget adjustment for FY23 and stayed a Chapter 35 violation matter due to pending litigation.

• Approved FY24 Operating Budget of $36,214,330
• Approved FY24 Capital Budget of $575,000
• Approved FY23 Fifth Budget Adjustment of $943.66
• Stayed Chapter 35 violation of March 1 and related actions due to pending litigation
• Accepted nominations for Advisory Board Officers: Dr. Childs (Chair), Mr. Beckerman (Vice-Chair), and Ms. Searle (Secretary)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended

Norfolk County Advisory Board 5-17-2023

The Board will review the FY23 budget closeout and supplemental requests alongside an update on the FY24 budget and capital. Members will also discuss the formation of a nominating committee for board officers.

• FY23 Budget Closeout, Transfer, & Supplemental Requests
• FY24 Budget & Capital Update
• Status/Follow-Up on Letter regarding 2nd Register of Deeds Chapter 35 Violation
• Formation of Nominating Committee for NCAB Officers

The Board approved the FY24 Operating Budget of $36,214,330 and a scaled-back Capital Budget of $575,000. Members also approved a budget adjustment for FY23 and stayed a Chapter 35 violation matter due to pending litigation.

• Approved FY24 Norfolk County Operating Budget of $36,214,330
• Approved FY24 Norfolk County Capital Budget of $575,000
• Approved FY23 Fifth Budget Adjustment in the amount of $943.66
• Voted to stay the Chapter 35 violation of March 1 and related actions due to pending litigation
• Accepted nominations for Advisory Board Officers: Dr. Childs (Chair), Mr. Beckerman (Vice-Chair), and Ms. Searle (Secretary)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-17-2023

The Commission will review minutes from previous meetings and consider various administrative items. The agenda includes discussions on the FY23 spending freeze, American Rescue Plan Act reports, and several contract approvals.

• Rubbish removal contracts for various county buildings
• Notice to Proceed for gymnasium painting at NC Agricultural High School
• FY23 5th Supplemental Appropriation
• Medway Community Farm boundary and topographic survey request for 50 Winthrop Street
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants

The Commission approved a discretionary spending freeze through June 30, 2023, to address a projected revenue shortfall of $300,000 to $500,000. The board also approved several payroll and expense warrants, including significant ARPA fund allocations to Quincy, Braintree, and Wrentham.

• Instituted FY23 discretionary spending freeze from May 17 to June 30, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved payroll warrants for County ($148,657.09) and School ($347,880.78)
• Approved ARPA expense warrants for Quincy ($8,600,894.00), Braintree ($434,655.30), and Wrentham ($343,192.06)
• Approved FY23 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation of $943.66
• Tabled open session meeting minutes from May 3 and May 10, 2023
• Approved County expense warrant of $73,344.89 and School expense warrant of $246,629.52

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 05-16-2023

The Finance Committee will discuss budget closeouts and updates for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The agenda also includes a follow-up regarding a letter from the County Commission concerning a Chapter 35 violation.

• FY23 Budget Closeout, Transfer, & Supplemental Requests
• FY24 Budget & Capital Update
• Status/Follow-Up on Letter from County Commission Relative to 2nd Register of Deeds Chapter 35 Violation

The Finance Committee voted to recommend the FY24 Budget and a $575,000 FY24 Capital Budget to the full Advisory Board. The committee also recommended the FY23 4th Supplemental Budget totaling $943.66 and voted to stay a matter regarding a Register of Deeds Chapter 35 violation.

• Recommended FY24 Budget to full Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended $575,000 FY24 Capital Budget to full Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended FY23 4th Supplemental Budget of $943.66 to full Advisory Board (5-0)
• Voted to stay the matter of the Letter to the Register of Deeds regarding Chapter 35 violation (5-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 05-10-2023

The Commission will review opioid settlement grant awards for community coalitions and revisit the FY24 budget regarding Registry of Deeds positions. The meeting also includes discussions on ARPA premium pay benefits and various personnel changes.

• Opioid Settlement Grant Awards to Norfolk County Community Coalations
• Revisitation of FY24 Budget Re: Registry of Deeds Positions
• Bid openings for rubbish removal for various County buildings
• Contract for gymnasium painting at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Promotions and salary changes for Registry of Deeds staff

The Commission awarded two $1,000 opioid settlement grants and approved $60,000 in ARPA premium pay for non-union employees. The board tabled the FY24 Registry of Deeds budget following a dispute over position funding and mandates. Personnel changes and several payroll and expense warrants were also executed.

• Awarded $1,000 opioid settlement grant to Town of Canton
• Awarded $1,000 opioid settlement grant to SAFE Coalition in Franklin
• Approved $60,000 ARPA premium pay for non-union employees
• Tabled FY24 Registry of Deeds budget
• Tabled April 26, 2023 Open Session Meeting minutes
• Authorized Receipt of Order of Taking for Milton 2023 Project File No. 607342
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $675,047.39
• Approved expense warrants totaling $784,176.50

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-26-2023

The Commission will meet to approve payroll and expense warrants, including ARPA warrants. The agenda also includes several personnel promotions within the Registry of Deeds and a discussion regarding the Vacation Rule 1 Memo.

• Registry of Deeds promotions for eight employees effective 5/1/2023
• Contingent employment for Gary Lubin at $34.00/hr
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants
• Approval of ARPA Warrants
• Discussion and vote on Vacation Rule 1 Memo

The Commission approved four personnel promotions and one temporary hire at the Registry of Deeds, while postponing five other personnel items due to lack of funding. The board also executed several payroll warrants, including ARPA funds for Medfield and Milton.

• Approved promotion of Sharon Snape to Head Clerk ($49,419.77/yr)
• Approved promotion of Lilly Keenan to Principal Clerk ($44,710.18/yr)
• Approved promotion of Patricia Giunchetto to Principal Clerk ($50,838.81/yr)
• Approved promotion of Susan Brobst to Principal Clerk ($44,71.18/yr)
• Postponed personnel items 5 through 9 due to lack of funding
• Approved contingent temporary employment of Gary Lubin ($34.00/hr)
• Approved payroll warrants including $1M ARPA award for Milton and $26,234 for Medfield
• Approved minutes of the April 19, 2023 Open Session Meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-19-23 (Quincy City Hall)

The Commission will review minutes from previous April meetings and address several personnel matters, including student labor appointments and resignations at the Agricultural High School. The agenda also includes discussions on opioid settlement grant awards and budget transfers within the Commissioners’ Office.

• Opioid Settlement Grant Awards to Norfolk County Community Coalitions
• Notice of Contingency Employment for student labor at $15.75/hour
• Retirement of Linda Q. Austin, Head Clerk for Registry of Deeds
• Notice to Proceed for signage at various County Courthouses
• $400 budget transfer from copy machine rental to equipment repair

The Commission awarded $1,000 each from the Opioid Settlement Fund to 13 Norfolk County Coalition members. The board also approved several personnel changes at the Agricultural High School and Registry of Deeds, and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Awarded $1,000 each from Opioid Settlement Fund to Avon, Braintree Community Partnership, Brookline B-CASA, Cohasset Safe Harbor, Dedham, Healthy KP, Medway SUP, Milton, Needham, Randolph, Walpole, Weymouth, and Sharon
• Approved payroll warrants: County $148,261.10 and School $350,508.13
• Approved expense warrant: County $77,724.22
• Approved $400 budget transfer from Repair of Equipment to Rental of Copy Machine
• Approved contingency employment for Alanna G. Hobbs, Ava D. Walter, and Erica A. Colombi at Agricultural High School ($15.75/hour)
• Approved additional position for Adelina C. Arevalo at Agricultural High School ($15.75/hour)
• Approved retirement of Linda Q. Austin as Head Clerk at Registry of Deeds
• Approved minutes from April 5 and April 12, 2023 meetings

Norfolk County Public Hearing on Disposition of Quincy District Court Property 4

The Norfolk County Commissioners are holding a public hearing regarding the sale of the Quincy District Court, also known as Francis X. Bellotti District Court, to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The session will include an overview of the sale from County Counsel and an opportunity for public input.

• Public hearing on the sale of Quincy District Court to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The County Commissioners conducted a statutorily required public hearing regarding the proposed sale of the Francis X. Bellotti District Court to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned after the hearing was closed.

• Opened public hearing on proposed sale of Quincy District Court to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Closed public hearing on proposed sale of Quincy District Court

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-12-2023

The Commission will meet to approve payroll warrants, discuss the Vacation Leave Rule 1 Memo, and consider a topographic survey request for Oakland Street in Medway. The agenda also includes several notices of resignations and a new employment contingency.

• Topographic detail survey request for Oakland Street in Medway for sidewalk and drainage design
• Bid openings for gymnasium painting at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Contract award notice to proceed for signage installation at various County Courthouses
• Notice of resignation for Yudenia A. Sanchez as Head Clerk ($49,485.60/year)
• Contingency employment for Kelley L. O’Toole as Pro Shop ($15.00/hour)

The Commission executed several expense warrants, including over $5 million in ARPA grants for Braintree and Quincy. Other actions included approving a topographic survey for Medway and resolving vacation leave disputes for two employees.

• Approved $5,121,844.53 in ARPA expense warrants for Braintree and Quincy
• Approved topographic survey for Town of Medway on Oakland Street
• Granted vacation buyback for one employee and an additional vacation week for another
• Approved civic rate for Irish Pastoral Center Golf Tournament at Presidents Golf Course
• Declared April 30, 2023, as National Therapy Animal Day in Norfolk County
• Approved $145,277.74 County payroll warrant
• Approved March 29, 2023 Open Session minutes and April 5, 2023 Executive Session minutes
• Tabled April 5, 2023 Open Session minutes

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 04-12-2023

The committee will discuss updates regarding the FY24 County Budget and the FY23 Budget. The agenda also includes a review of communications from the County Commission regarding a Registry Chapter 35 violation.

• FY24 County Budget updates
• Review of letter from County Commission regarding 2nd Registry Chapter 35 Violation
• FY23 Budget-4th Supplemental Appropriation update
• Approval of minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting

The committee discussed using the budget process to obtain information from the Register of Deeds regarding two Chapter 35 violations and a decline in online fees. No formal votes were taken on this matter, and no updates were provided for the FY24 County Budget or the sale of Quincy District Court.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Norfolk County Advisory Board 04-12-2023

The Advisory Board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 County Budget. The meeting includes discussions on the sale of Quincy District Court and potential activation of the County Capital Improvement Fund.

• Public Hearing on FY24 County Budget
• Update on Sale of Quincy District Court
• Consideration of activating County Capital Improvement Fund
• Approval of 4th Supplemental Appropriation for FY23
• Funding of Memorandum of Understanding between AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417 Registry Unit and the Norfolk County Commission

The Board opened a public hearing to review the FY24 Operating and Capital Budgets and the FY23 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation. The session included presentations on new regional programs, ARPA-funded projects, and a proposed $10.4 million sale of the Quincy District Court. No final votes on the budget were recorded in the provided text.

• Opened public hearing on FY24 Norfolk County Budget (unanimous)

Commission Quorum Expected 4-11-2023 for ARPA Check Presentation in Quincy

A quorum of Norfolk County Commissioners is expected to attend a check presentation for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program. The event will take place at Quincy City Hall with no votes anticipated.

• ARPA Award Check Presentation to the City of Quincy

Commission Quorum Expected 4-11-2023 for ARPA Check Presentation in Canton

A quorum of Norfolk County Commissioners is expected to attend a ceremony for the presentation of an ARPA award check to the Town of Canton. No votes are anticipated during this meeting.

• ARPA Award Check Presentation to the Town of Canton

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-5-2023

The Commission will meet to review FY24 budget adjustments, approve payroll warrants, and consider various personnel matters for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The meeting also includes executive sessions regarding negotiations with non-union personnel and real property discussions.

• FY24 Budget Adjustments
• Rehire of Christine N. Maziarz as Substitute Cafeteria Worker at $16.50/hour
• Contingency employment for Dennis R. Aldrich as Freshman Girls Softball at $2,400.06/year
• Rejection of bids for Fire Alarm Maintenance/Repair
• Contract awards for signage for various County Courthouses

The Commissioners approved the FY24 operating and capital budgets and a supplemental appropriation of $53,100. They also ratified a labor agreement for the Registry of Deeds and authorized several ARPA grant payments to municipalities.

• Approved updated FY24 Operating Budget of $36,214,330 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Operating Capital in the amount of $575,000
• Approved FY23 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation of $53,100
• Approved MOU with AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417 Registry Unit (effective 7/1/22 to 6/30/25)
• Supported creation of a capital improvement fund per MGL Chapter 35 Section 28B, h(i)
• Approved ARPA grants for Canton, Norfolk, Bellingham, and Walpole
• Approved payroll warrants for County ($148,617.45) and School ($351,241.71)
• Tabled the Open Session Meeting minutes from March 29, 2023

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 04-05-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review the draft FY24 County Budget and provide an update on the FY23 Budget. The committee will also discuss the sale of Quincy District Court and the potential activation of the County Capital Improvement Fund.

• Review of DRAFT FY24 County Budget
• Update on FY23 Budget
• Response to County Commission letter regarding 2nd Registry Chapter 35 Violation
• Update on sale of Quincy District Court
• Consideration of activating County Capital Improvement Fund

The committee approved the FY24 County Capital Budget and established a new Capital Improvement Fund per MGL Chapter 35. Members also recommended an investigation into a second Chapter 35 violation by the Register of Deeds. The FY24 operating budget was taken under advisement.

• Created a Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 County Capital Budget of $575,000 (unanimous)
• Took FY24 County Budget of $36,214,330 under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Fourth Supplemental Expenditures and Transfers of $53,100 (unanimous)
• Recommended Advisory Board response to Registry of Deeds Chapter 35 violation, including an ad hoc investigative committee (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Registry Union MOU effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commission Quorum Expected 4-5-2023 for NCAB Fin Com Meeting

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to review the draft FY24 County Budget and provide an update on the FY23 Budget. The committee may also discuss a response regarding a Chapter 35 violation at the 2nd Registry and the sale of Quincy District Court.

• Review of DRAFT FY24 County Budget
• Update on FY23 Budget
• Response to letter regarding 2nd Registry Chapter 35 Violation
• Update on Sale of Quincy District Court and potential activation of County Capital Improvement Fund
• Approval of minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the FY24 Capital Budget and established a new Capital Improvement Fund. Members also recommended an investigation into a second Chapter 35 violation by the Register of Deeds. A new union contract for the Registry Unit was approved with retroactive funding.

• Took FY24 County Budget of $36,214,330 under advisement (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 County Capital Budget of $575,000 (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Fourth Supplemental Expenditures and Transfers of $53,100 (unanimous)
• Recommended Advisory Board response to Registry of Deeds Chapter 35 violation, including an ad hoc investigative committee (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Registry Unit union contract effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-29-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Commissioner’s Budget and various payroll warrants. The agenda also includes notices regarding contingency employment and a contract award for a copier lease.

• Vote on FY24 Commissioner’s Budget
• Contract award for a three-year copier lease for the Treasurer’s Office
• Notice of contingency employment for Paula J. Morgan at $15.00/hour
• Notice of contingency employment for Jake P. Colantuoni at $16.50/hour
• Notice of contingency employment for Brady W. Coleran at $16.50/hour

The Commissioners approved the FY24 Operating and Capital budgets following discussions on administrative salary increases. The board also authorized several personnel appointments and proclaimed April 2, 2023, as Education and Sharing Day.

• Approved FY24 Operating Budget of $36,117,757
• Approved FY24 Capital Budget of $575,000
• Took FY24 ARPA Budget of $3,124,000 under consideration
• Approved 2.5% increase plus $1,200 for NCAHS non-union administrative salaries
• Set Director of Student Services salary to $125,950
• Approved payroll warrant 23-39 ($146,184.13) and expense warrants ($552,322.89 and $165,420.70)
• Approved civic rate for Linda Goulet Golf Tournament on June 25
• Declared April 2, 2023, as Education and Sharing Day in Norfolk County

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-22-2023

The Commission will review minutes from previous meetings and consider various personnel and financial matters. The agenda includes a bid opening for fire alarm maintenance and requests regarding land surveys and court acquisitions.

• Student Worker/AS position at Norfolk County Agricultural High School ($15.00/hour)
• Fire Alarm Preventative Maintenance bid opening for Norfolk County Facilities Maintenance
• Topographic Detail Survey request from the Town of Medfield for Vine Lake Cemetery expansion
• Request from DCAMM to reduce notification period for acquisition of Quincy District Court at 50 Dennis Ryan Parkway
• Request from Quincy Fire Fighters Association for Civic Rate at the President’s Golf Course

The Norfolk County Commission approved the FY22 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities and authorized a topographic survey for Vine Lake Cemetery in Medfield. The board also executed payroll and expense warrants and approved a notification period reduction for the acquisition of the Quincy District Court.

• Approved FY22 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities for $4,389,312.94
• Authorized Norfolk County Engineering Department to perform topographic survey at Vine Lake Cemetery in Medfield
• Approved DCAMM request to reduce notification period from 120 to 30 days for acquisition of Quincy District Court
• Approved January 2023 Trial Balance of $112,396,455.68
• Executed payroll warrants: County ($144,032.03) and School ($341,970.07)
• Executed expense warrants: County ($69,830.79) and ARPA-Dedham ($55,583.76)
• Approved civic rate for Quincy Firefighter Association Golf Tournament
• Approved personnel matters including a student worker position at Agricultural High School and Family Medical Leave

Joint Meeting of the NCAHS Board of Trustees & Norfolk County Commission 3-15-20

The Norfolk County Commission and NCAHS Board of Trustees will meet jointly to present, discuss, and vote on the FY24 School Budget. Following the joint session, the Commission will address payroll warrants, ARPA reports, and service court facility costs.

• FY24 School Budget presentation, discussion, and vote
• Commissioners’ Public Hearing on FY 24 Budget
• Payroll and Expense Warrants approval
• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 report
• FY22 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities approval

The Norfolk County Agricultural High School Board of Trustees approved its FY24 budget. The Norfolk County Commissioners held a public hearing on the broader county budget and took the school's proposal under consideration.

• Approved FY24 Norfolk County Agricultural High School Budget of $16,832,395 (3-1 abstention)
• Opened and subsequently closed the public hearing on the FY24 Norfolk County Budget
• Voted to take the FY24 NCAHS Budget under consideration
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of March 8, 2023
• Approved payroll warrant 23-37 for $142,647.05
• Approved expense warrants: County $45,544.56, School $146,306.72, and Bond Issue $135,021.88
• Tabled the FY22 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities
• Approved address change for Lara Tcherkezian effective 3/9/2023

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-15-2023 ( 11AM Special Meeting)

The Commission will hold a special meeting including an executive session to confer with a mediator regarding litigation or public business. The agenda also includes provisions for emergency items.

• Executive Session to meet or confer with a mediator

The Commission held a special meeting to enter an executive session for the purpose of conferring with a mediator regarding litigation or public business. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Voted to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L.c.30A, §21(a)(9) for mediation

FY24 Public Budget Hearing

The Norfolk County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review their proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Citizens can give oral or written comments, and the proposed budget is available for inspection starting March 8, 2023.

• Public hearing on FY2024 budget proposal
• Comments accepted orally or in writing
• Budget available at www.norfolkcounty.org or at Commissioners' Office
• Hearing at 614 High Street, Dedham, MA and via Zoom

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-8-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will hold a public meeting to receive FY24 budget presentations from the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and the Treasurer's Office, and to consider personnel appointments. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and reports.

• FY24 budget presentations: Norfolk County Agricultural High School (1:30-2:00pm) and Treasurer's Office/Interest & Debt/Maintenance Department (2:00-2:30pm)
• Personnel: Contingency employment for Robert L. King, III as Substitute Instructor at $125/day effective 3/9/2023
• Personnel: Appointment of Stephen J. McDonough as Custodian 2nd Shift, JG: 9-3, $43,241.66/year effective 3/13/2023
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and ARPA warrants

The Commissioners approved two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for municipal projects. They also took several FY24 budget proposals under advisement and approved new personnel appointments.

• Approved $2,078,739.98 ARPA award for Town of Holbrook (tri town water treatment plant)
• Approved $49,999.00 ARPA award for Town of Bellingham (softball field fencing)
• Took FY24 Treasurer’s Office Budget under advisement
• Took FY24 Interest and Debt Budget under advisement
• Took FY24 Facilities Maintenance Budget under advisement
• Approved appointment of Robert L. King, III as Substitute Instructor ($125.00/day)
• Approved appointment of Stephen J. McDonough as Custodian 2nd Shift ($43,241.66/year)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $3,163,242.32

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-1-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will hold a public meeting with an amended agenda. Key items include presentations on the FY24 budgets for the Commissioners' Office and the Engineering/Wollaston Rec. Facility, as well as personnel actions such as a new hire and terminations. The board will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding with a union and a letter regarding state procurement regulations.

• FY24 Budget Presentation for Commissioners' Office & Miscellaneous, RSVP, and IT (1:30-2:00pm)
• FY24 Budget Presentation for Engineering/Wollaston Rec. Facility (2:00-2:30pm)
• Personnel actions: hire of Richard Serani ($35/hr), resignation of Joseph P. (no salary listed), terminations at Wollaston Rec. Facility
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417 Registry Units
• Signing of letter to Register of Deeds regarding state procurement regulations

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved a formal letter to the Register of Deeds regarding state procurement regulations. The board also took several FY24 department budgets under advisement and approved payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved formal letter to Register of Deeds regarding state procurement regulations
• Approved payroll warrant for County (23-3) in the amount of $141,611.38
• Approved expense warrant for County (03-01-23) in the amount of $487,311.46
• Took FY24 Miscellaneous, Wollaston Recreational Facility, Commissioners', Engineering, and IT budgets under advisement
• Tabled the Vacation Leave Rule 1 Memo of 3/1/2023
• Approved December 2022 Trial Balance
• Approved personnel actions including contingency employment for Richard Serani and Casper Joseph, Jr.
• Approved terminations for Sophie Shaw, Violet Shaw, and Marie Devine at Wollaston Recreational Facility

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 02-22-2023

The Commission will review minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting and consider several personnel matters. The agenda also includes a report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and a budget review for the Registry of Deeds.

• Signing of collective bargaining agreements with A.F.S.C.M.E Council 93 Local 2417
• Contingency employment for Michael Ryan as Ranger at $15.00/hr effective 3/1/2023
• Contingency employment for Joshua Green as Asst Golf Pro at $22.00/hr effective 3/1/2023
• Disposition of surplus paint booth
• FY24 Departmental Budget Review for the Registry of Deeds

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants, including over $9 million in ARPA grants for Bellingham, Medfield, Quincy, and Randolph. The board also approved two contingency employment hires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility. The FY24 Registry of Deeds budget proposal was presented and discussed but not voted upon.

• Approved contingency employment for Michael Ryan as Ranger ($15.00/hr)
• Approved contingency employment for Joshua Green as Asst Golf Pro ($22.00/hr)
• Approved County payroll warrant 23-34 for $141,243.35
• Approved School payroll warrant 23-34(1) for $342,563.07
• Approved County expense warrant 02-04-03 for $62,611.88
• Approved ARPA expense warrants for Bellingham ($1.7M and $540K)
• Approved ARPA expense warrants for Medfield ($325K, $270K, $52,024.37, $40K, and $31,500)
• Approved ARPA expense warrants for Quincy ($182,782.84) and Randolph ($6,474,184.00)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-15-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation and real property matters. The open session includes approval of prior meeting minutes, appointments to the Alzheimer's Association, personnel actions for the Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility, and a report on American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation and real property
• Appointments to Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
• Personnel actions: long-term sub rate for Jocelyn Gaboriault at $39.47/hour
• Minimum wage increases to $15.00/hour for 26 Wollaston Recreational Facility employees
• Bid opening for sale of paint booth at Norfolk County Agricultural High School

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved minimum wage increases to $15.00 per hour for multiple employees at the Wollaston Recreational Facility. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants and approved a long-term substitute rate for the Agricultural High School.

• Approved $15.00/hr minimum wage increase for 29 Wollaston Recreational Facility staff
• Approved $39.47/hour long-term substitute rate for Jocelyn Gaboriault (Agricultural High School)
• Approved Family Medical Leave for three employees
• Approved 23-33 County payroll warrant for $144,118.89
• Approved 02-03-23 County expense warrant for $166,866.39
• Approved 23-8 School expense warrant for $266,409.42
• Approved meeting minutes from February 1 and February 8, 2023

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-8-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will consider multiple personnel actions, including terminations and minimum wage increases for staff at the Wollaston Recreational Facility and Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The board will also receive a report on American Rescue Plan Act funds and vote on contracts for elevator maintenance, natural gas, and lawn equipment.

• Termination of Dennis Taylor as School Cook at Norfolk County Agricultural High School ($43,651.44/year)
• Minimum wage increases for 16 Pro Shop employees at Wollaston Recreational Facility to $15.00/hr
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Contract awards for elevator maintenance, natural gas, and lawn equipment lease/purchase
• MassDOT attestation for road projects in Norwood, Dedham, and Weymouth

The Commission approved a $400,500 ARPA grant for Canton's Paul Revere Barn project. The board also executed several personnel changes and authorized the Chairman to sign MassDOT right-of-way attestations.

• Approved $400,500 ARPA grant for Town of Canton's Paul Revere Barn project
• Authorized Chairman Joseph P. Shea to sign MassDOT attestations for projects in Norwood, Dedham, and Weymouth
• Approved termination of Dennis Taylor (Agricultural High School Cook)
• Approved terminations of Niall Dalton, Richard Jones, Lily Chapman, and Frank Staffier (Wollaston Recreational Facility)
• Approved minimum wage increases to $15.00/hr for 17 Wollaston Recreational Facility Pro Shop employees
• Approved payroll warrants: County ($143,954.46) and School ($350,890.39)
• Approved expense warrants: County ($47,330.59), ARPA-Canton ($400,500.00), and Bond Issue ($27,650.00)
• Tabled Open and Executive Session minutes from February 1, 2023

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-1-2022

The Norfolk County Commission is holding a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining, litigation, and real property matters. The open session includes approval of minutes, appointments, public comment, and personnel actions for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School, including new hires and resignations. The commission will also review payroll and expense warrants, ARPA reports and warrants, and consider bids for elevator maintenance and contracts for mailing system leases.

• Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation and real property purchase/lease
• Contingency hires: Bryan Ruscak Jr. and Thomas Rouhana as long-term substitute instructors at $39.47/hour
• Resignations of several substitute instructors and student workers
• Bid opening for preventive elevator maintenance/repair (1 year + 2 optional renewals)
• Lease of Pitney Bowes DM400C mailing systems for 5 years for Commissioners and Treasurers offices

The Commission approved several contingency hires and resignations for the Agricultural High School. It also authorized a payroll warrant of $144,331.75 and an expense warrant of $543,444.35. The meeting included reports on ARPA funding and FY24 budget preparation.

• Approved contingency employment for Bryan Ruscak, Jr, Thomas Rouhana, and Mary Patey at Agricultural High School
• Approved resignations for Setheli Hellerstein, Matthew O’Brien, Lydia Sturge, Joshua Souza, and Sadie Rogers at Agricultural High School
• Approved 23-31 County payroll warrant for $144,331.75
• Approved 02-01-23 County expense warrant for $543,444.35
• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2023, as amended
• Approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 18 and January 25, 2023, and withheld release

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 01-25-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will consider approving ARPA warrants, a budget transfer, and an opioid abuse prevention grant application. They will also discuss a report on the American Rescue Plan Act and a request to review a MassDEP resource area delineation. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining and real property matters.

• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Norfolk County Economic Development Publication
• ARPA Warrants for Approval
• Transfer Request within the FY23 IT Budget
• Opioid Abuse Prevention Grant Application in partnership with Norfolk County DA
• Request for Commission review of MassDEP Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) form

The Commission approved a $1,055,090 ARPA award to the Town of Franklin for water main replacement. Other actions included executing payroll and expense warrants, authorizing an IT budget transfer, and approving the distribution of opioid settlement letters.

• Awarded $1,055,090.00 ARPA grant to Town of Franklin for water main replacement
• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2023
• Tabled Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2023
• Executed payroll warrants: County ($143,728.13) and School ($389,122.73)
• Executed expense warrants: School ($120,755.90), County ($347,540.58), ARPA-Franklin ($1,055,090.00), and WRF-Sales Tax ($255.73)
• Authorized the Chair to sign the MassDEP Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) form
• Transferred $60,000.00 within the FY23 IT Budget from DP Repair/Service Comp Sftware to DP Computer Supplies
• Approved sending opioid settlement letters to cities and towns in Norfolk County

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-18-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss personnel appointments, minimum wage increases for seasonal grounds crew employees, and a report on the American Rescue Plan Act. The agenda also includes an executive session on collective bargaining or litigation, approval of minutes, and an opioid abuse prevention grant application.

• Appointment of Gregory Raphael as part-time cafeteria worker at $16.50/hr
• Appointment of April R. Baronas as 173-day instructor at $79,931.26/yr
• Minimum wage increase to $15.00/hr for three seasonal grounds crew employees
• Report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Opioid Abuse Prevention Grant application in partnership with Norfolk County DA

The Norfolk County Commission approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for three municipalities. The board also approved several personnel appointments, minimum wage increases, and county payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved $250,000 ARPA grant for Medfield Hinkley Playground reconstruction
• Approved $1,100,000 ARPA grant for Westwood Hanlon School HVAC project
• Approved $900,000 ARPA grant for Weymouth COVID-19 test kit reimbursement
• Approved appointment of Gregory Raphael as Part Time Cafeteria Worker ($16.50/hr)
• Approved appointment of April R. Baronas as 173 Day Instructor ($79,931.26/yr)
• Approved minimum wage increase to $15.00/hr for three Seasonal Grounds Crew employees
• Approved $243,675.94 payroll warrant (23-29)
• Approved $58,109.08 expense warrant (01-03-23)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-11-2023

The Norfolk County Commissioners will vote on multiple personnel actions, including salary adjustments for an assistant principal and several student workers at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, as well as a retirement and a resignation. They will also review payroll and expense warrants, an ARPA report, and FY24 budget guidelines.

• Salary adjustment for Sean G. Crowley as Assistant Principal/Academic to $115,000/yr. effective 7/1/2022
• Salary adjustments for 14 student workers at rates between $15.00/hr and $16.50/hr effective 1/1/2023
• Retirement of Lisa Garrett as 183 Day Instructor at $98,132.18/yr. effective 1/26/2023
• Appointment of Jon G. O’Connor as Custodian 2nd Shift at $43,241.66/yr. effective 1/17/2023
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and ARPA warrants for approval

The Commission approved salary adjustments for Agricultural High School staff, a new custodian appointment, and FMLA leave for three employees. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling over $600,000 and approved the November 2022 Trial Balance.

• Approved salary adjustments for 16 Agricultural High School employees
• Approved retirement of Lisa Garrett effective 1/26/2023
• Approved appointment of Jon G. O’Connor as Custodian 2nd Shift effective 1/17/2023
• Approved resignation of Joseph H. McDonough effective 12/22/2022
• Approved FMLA for three County employees
• Approved payroll warrants: County $140,435.25 and School $339,859.18
• Approved expense warrants: School $68,351.15 and County $141,650.19
• Approved November 2022 Trial Balance

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 01-04-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will consider and potentially vote on the FY23 third supplemental budget, transfers, capital budget, two collective bargaining agreements, and non-union cost-of-living adjustments. They will also discuss the FY24 budget timeline and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of FY23 Third Supplemental Budget, Transfers, and Capital Budget
• Approval of Two Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Approval of Non-Union Cost of Living Adjustments
• Discussion of FY24 Budget Timeline
• Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Advisory Board 01-04-2023

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will consider approving the FY23 Third Supplemental Budget, capital budget, two collective bargaining agreements, and non-union cost-of-living adjustments. The board will also receive updates on IT consolidation and the county Weights and Measures Program, and discuss the FY24 budget timeline.

• Approval of FY23 Third Supplemental Budget, Transfers, and Capital Budget
• Approval of two collective bargaining agreements and non-union cost-of-living adjustments
• Report on progress of IT consolidation by County Chief Information Officer
• Report on progress of County Weights and Measures Program
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022 meetings

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-04-2023

The Norfolk County Commission will consider a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees and approve the FY23 third supplemental budget, including collective bargaining agreements and non-union COLAs. The board will also act on personnel matters for Norfolk County Agricultural High School, including new hires and resignations, and receive reports on ARPA funds and IT consolidation.

• Vote on COLA increase for Norfolk County retirees
• Approval of FY23 Third Supplemental Budget, including two collective bargaining agreements and non-union COLAs
• Personnel actions: contingency employment for three staff at Norfolk County Agricultural High School and acceptance of four resignations
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021
• Update on FY23 financial activity and FY24 budget timeline

The Commission re-elected Joseph P. Shea as Chairman and approved an additional 2% COLA for the Norfolk County Retirement System. The board also approved FY23 budget adjustments for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and established the FY24 Budget Schedule.

• Re-elected Joseph P. Shea as Chairman (3-0)
• Approved Open Session Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2022
• Approved additional 2% COLA on the first $18,000 for Norfolk County Retirement System
• Approved FY23 budget adjustments for Norfolk County Agricultural High School totaling $768,706.34 (2-1)
• Approved FY24 Budget Schedule, subject to revisions
• Executed payroll warrants: County ($138,320.05 and $141,114.67) and School ($340,389.60)
• Executed expense warrants totaling $511,834.81
• Approved personnel matters for Agricultural High School including three contingency hires and four resignations