Norfolk County public meetings in 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 21-31-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to receive a report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The body will also consider ARPA warrants for approval.

• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• ARPA Warrants for Approval

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved excess capacity applications for the American Rescue Plan of 2021. These funds are to be awarded if money from previously approved projects is returned to the County.

• Approved Bellingham excess capacity application for $324,221.35
• Approved Randolph excess capacity application for $3,000,000
• Approved Plainville excess capacity application for $219,644
• Approved Plainville excess capacity application for $400,799

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-30-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider several contract awards, including HVAC replacement at the Brookline, Stoughton, and Wrentham courthouses, a Dedham District Court BMS/HVAC project, and tennis court reconstruction at Wollaston Recreational Facility. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation, approve minutes, and accept a resignation at Wollaston. Additionally, the Commission will receive reports on ARPA expenditures, a trial balance, and GASB statements.

• Contract award for HVAC replacement at 3 courthouses (Brookline, Stoughton, Wrentham)
• Contract award for Dedham District Court BMS/HVAC project
• Contract award for Tennis Court Reconstruction at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Notice of resignation for George Sullivan as Assistant Superintendent at Wollaston (JG 15-9, $35.62/hr, effective 12/27/24)
• Executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation

The Commission certified William P. O’Donnell as the elected Register of Deeds for a six-year term. The board also approved several ARPA-funded expense warrants and excess capacity applications for various towns and county programs.

• Certified William P. O’Donnell as elected Register of Deeds for a six-year term
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,221,113.11, including ARPA funds for Franklin, Wellesley, Medfield, Bellingham, Cohasset, Norwood, and Norfolk County
• Approved 11 excess capacity applications for obligation purposes for Quincy, Dedham, Dover, Wrentham, Medway, Milton, Franklin, and Norfolk County
• Accepted the November 2024 Trial Balance
• Accepted the GASB Statements No. 74 and 75 Report for Fiscal Year 2024
• Executed personnel matter regarding the resignation of George Sullivan as Assistant Superintendent of Wollaston Recreational Facility

Norfolk County Advisory Board 12-18-2024

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will meet to discuss the FY25 2nd Supplemental Budget and transfer requests. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• FY25 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests
• Executive session regarding litigation strategy
• Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved the Second FY25 Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests, though it reduced the total by $52,500 to deny a specific Registry of Deeds request. The Board also approved the open and executive session minutes from September 18, 2024.

• Approved Second FY25 Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests of $1,117,276.92 (51.64-7.10)
• Approved Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of September 18, 2024
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of September 18, 2024

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 12-18-2024

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on the FY25 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests. The committee will also consider approval of the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to in-person and remote participation.

• FY25 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests under review
• Approval of September 18, 2024 open session minutes

The Finance Committee approved an amended FY25 Second Supplemental Appropriation of $1,117,276.92, removing a proposed $52,500 for the Registry of Deeds. The committee will recommend this amendment to the full Advisory Board. The committee also approved the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved amendment to FY25 Second Supplemental Appropriation to $1,117,276.92 by removing $52,500 for Registry of Deeds (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 18, 2024, Open Session Meeting (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-18-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review bids for several infrastructure projects and consider the FY25 2nd Supplemental Budget. The body will also address personnel matters and approve payroll and expense warrants.

• Bids for HVAC replacements at Brookline, Stoughton, and Wrentham courthouses
• Bids for Tennis Court Restoration at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Bids for Dedham District Court BMS/HVAC project
• Bids for Kemp Hall project at Norfolk Agricultural High School
• Contingent employment of LuAnne J. McMahon as Substitute Teacher at $125.00/day

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants, including over $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) awards for Brookline, Dedham, Medfield, and Plainville. They also set the 2025 quarterly meeting schedule and approved a substitute teacher appointment for the Agricultural High School.

• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $2,343,221.32
• Approved ARPA awards for Brookline, Dedham, Medfield, and Plainville
• Approved LuAnne J. McMahon as Substitute Teacher at Agricultural High School ($125/day)
• Approved October 2024 Trial Balance
• Approved meeting minutes from December 11, 2024 (Open and Executive sessions)
• Established 2025 quarterly meeting dates for April, June, September, and December
• Rescheduled December 25, 2024 Quarterly Meeting to December 30 and 31, 2024
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Commission and Advisory Board Finance Committee are scheduled to meet on December 18, 2024, with no votes expected. The meetings will include routine procedural items such as roll calls, budget discussions, and approval of past minutes. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-11-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will convene for an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy. In open session, they will consider approving minutes, an appointment to the Norfolk County Retirement Board, personnel changes including a new Foreman Plumber at $71,111.98/yr, payroll and expense warrants, ARPA reports and warrants, procurement bid openings, the September 2024 trial balance, and FY25 2nd supplemental budget and transfer requests.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Appointment of Paul Connors of Randolph to the Norfolk County Retirement Board
• Notice of Appointment for Clifford Lovelace as Foreman Plumber at $71,111.98/yr, effective 12/16/24
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and ARPA warrants for approval
• FY25 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests

The Commission approved the FY25 Second Supplemental Budget and transfer requests totaling $1,169,776.92. This included a partial approval of $52,500 for the Registry of Deeds, which was half of the requested amount. The board also approved several payroll and expense warrants and a personnel appointment.

• Approved FY25 Second Supplemental Budget and transfer requests of $1,169,776.92
• Approved $52,500 transfer for Registry of Deeds (half of requested $105,000)
• Approved appointment of Clifford Lovelace as Foreman Plumber at $71,111.98/yr
• Approved payroll and expense warrants including $147,320.09 for County payroll and $385,286.51 for School payroll
• Approved multiple ARPA payments to Brookline, Medfield, Cohasset, and Plainville
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of December 4, 2024
• Approved Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of November 6, 2024 (release withheld)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-04-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider personnel updates for the Agricultural High School and Presidents’ Golf Course. The body will also review reports and warrants related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and a contract extension for the Assistant ARPA Coordinator.

• Personnel change for Emily C. Carey at Norfolk County Agricultural High School ($71,956.53/yr)
• Resignations of six Seasonal Golf Course Associates at Presidents’ Golf Course ($15.00/hr)
• Contract extension request for Assistant ARPA Coordinator
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-27-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation. The open session includes approvals of personnel changes at the Agricultural High School, Registry of Deeds, and Maintenance, with salary details provided. The commission will also consider payroll and expense warrants, ARPA warrants and report, procurement contract awards, a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, acceptance of the FY23 annual audit, and authorization for the chairman to sign MassDOT attestation sheets.

• Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Appointment of Thomas M. Lombardi as Cafeteria Worker ($20.50/hr), William D. DeCota as Custodian ($48,472.05/yr), and Clifford Lovelace as Foreman Plumber ($71,111.98/yr)
• Promotions: Yudenia A. Sanchez as Principal Clerk ($48,173.88/yr) and Cheryl McElman as Head Clerk ($51,795.00/yr)
• Proclamation declaring Small Business Saturday within the county
• Authorization for chairman to sign MassDOT attestation sheets per M.G.L. Ch.79 & Ch.83

The Commission approved several appointments and resignations for the Agricultural School and Facilities Maintenance. Two promotions at the Registry of Deeds were tabled due to hiring process concerns. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants and accepted the FY23 Audit.

• Approved personnel changes for Norfolk County Agricultural School and Facilities Maintenance
• Tabled promotions for Yudenia A. Sanchez and Cheryl McElman at the Registry of Deeds
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $638,777.23 (ARPA) and other county/school funds
• Declared November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday in Norfolk County
• Accepted the FY23 Audit
• Authorized the Chairman to sign MassDOT Highway Division Attestation Sheets
• Approved minutes of Open and Executive sessions from November 20, 2024
• Tabled minutes of the Executive Session from November 6, 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-20-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and a personnel matter. The open session will consider approval of minutes, appointments, public comment, and personnel actions including several substitute instructor and nurse hires at Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The commission will also review a report on American Rescue Plan Act funds and warrants, and consider a request from the Town of Medway for engineering services.

• Executive session for collective bargaining and personnel discussion
• Substitute instructor hires at $125/day and substitute nurse hires at $350/day
• Return of Katelyn M. Raftery as 183-day instructor at $103,363.40/yr
• Name change for animal science foreperson Nora Drabik at $52,542.39/yr
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act funds and warrant approvals

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-13-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet on November 13, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy, a discussion with the Stoughton Select Board regarding the Visiting Nurses Association, approval of personnel appointments and retirements, and consideration of contract awards including a lease extension for The View Restaurant and Tavern. Votes may be taken on any listed item.

• 1pm: Stoughton Select Board for Visiting Nurses Association Discussion
• Appointment of Robin A. Pitts as School Finance Associate-Payroll at $72,040.63/yr effective 11/20/24
• Retirement of Bette L. Duquette as Kitchen Staff at $55,431.02/yr effective 11/27/24
• Contract award for Comprehensive Investigative and Consulting Services
• The View Restaurant and Tavern Lease Agreement Extension (contract award)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-6-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will consider personnel appointments for the Agricultural High School, including substitute nurses and an instructor, and an animal science foreperson replacing Madeline Groen. They will also review reports on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and approve payroll warrants. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a public employee's reputation or discipline.

• Contingent employment for Lori B. Coughlin as Substitute Nurse at $350/day, effective 11/7/24
• Contingent employment for Celina E. Humphrey as Substitute Nurse at $350/day, effective 11/7/24
• Contingent employment for Anne Marie Lavanchy as Substitute Instructor at $125/day, effective 11/7/24
• Appointment of Wendy S. Cameron as Animal Science Foreperson–Herdsman at $52,542.39/yr, replacing Madeline Groen, effective 11/12/24
• Report and approval of ARPA warrants and payroll warrants

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-30-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet on October 30, 2024, to consider personnel appointments, approve minutes and warrants, and receive reports on ARPA and procurement. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Appointment of Carol Graham as Senior Clerk at $43,108.62/yr, effective 11/4/24
• Appointment of Maureen McKeon as Chief Procurement Officer at $98,000/yr, effective 11/18/24
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and ARPA warrants for approval
• Report from Procurement Department on bid openings and contract awards

The Commission appointed a new Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Clerk. They also approved several payroll and expense warrants and received a report regarding a recent cyber-attack on County Offices.

• Appointed Carol Graham as Senior Clerk at $43,108.62/yr
• Appointed Maureen McKeon as Chief Procurement Officer at $98,000/yr
• Approved County payroll warrant 25-17 for $148,478.92
• Approved School payroll warrant 25-17(9) for $380,951.22
• Approved County expense warrant 10-05-25 for $569,893.43
• Tabled the minutes of the October 23, 2024 meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-23-24

The Commission will consider personnel updates for the Agricultural High School and Presidents’ Golf Course. The body will also review ARPA reports and trial balances for June and August 2024.

• Contingent employment of Kurt J. Buckman as Long Term Sub – Animal Science at $24/hr
• Address change for Michael J. Smith, Seasonal Golf Course Associate, at $15/hr
• Vote on revised Personnel Action Form (Blue Paper)
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Acceptance of June 2024 and August 2024 Trial Balances

The Commission approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) awards for municipal projects and county facilities. Personnel actions included a new long-term substitute hire and revisions to the County Personnel Form. The board also approved payroll and expense warrants and accepted trial balances from June and August 2024.

• Approved ARPA awards including $669,242 for Dedham, $550,000 for Milton, and $2,833.33 for Walpole
• Approved ARPA awards for Norfolk County totaling $355,000 for medical office trailer and architectural services
• Approved contingent employment of Kurt J. Buckman as Long Term Sub – Animal Science at $24/hr
• Approved revisions to Norfolk County Personnel Form to remove social security numbers and dates of birth
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,232,437.92
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of October 16, 2024
• Accepted June 2024 Trial Balance
• Accepted August 2024 Trial Balance

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 10-16-24

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to consider personnel updates for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and approve payroll and expense warrants. The body will also receive reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and procurement bid openings.

• Resignation of Madeline V. Groen, Animal Science Foreperson/Herdsman ($53,833.52/yr)
• Resignation of Edward P. McFarland, Substitute Instructor ($125/day)
• Promotion of Christopher D. Gill to Building Maintenance Foreperson ($63,199.68/yr)
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and related warrants
• Procurement Department bid openings and contract awards

The Commissioners approved a $164,500 ARPA award to Medfield for mental health services. The board also approved several personnel changes at the Agricultural High School and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved $164,500 ARPA award to Medfield for mental health (Voted)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $573,514.38 (Voted)
• Approved promotion of Christopher D. Gill to Building Maintenance Foreperson (Voted)
• Accepted resignation of Madeline V. Groen as Animal Science Foreperson/Herdsman (Voted)
• Accepted resignation of Edward P. McFarland as Substitute Instructor (Voted)
• Approved minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting (Voted)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-9-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss personnel matters including a retirement and new appointment, review ARPA-related reports and warrants, and consider electronic security upgrades at courthouses. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Executive session (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3)) for strategy on collective bargaining or litigation
• Retirement of Neale F. Donahue of Wrentham, MA as Head Administrative Clerk at $67,260.57/yr
• Appointment of Gregory Pisano of Arlington, MA as Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures at $60,000/yr
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and ARPA warrants for approval
• Electronic Security Systems Upgrades at Courthouses

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants, including ARPA grants for court facilities and Brookline. The board authorized a service agreement with Clifton Larson Allen for ARPA services and denied a request to film a commercial at Superior Court.

• Approved Minutes of the October 2, 2024 meeting
• Approved hiring Owen D. Yetman as Student Worker ($15.75/hr)
• Approved appointment of Gregory Pisano as Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures ($60,000/yr)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $2,822,521.82, including ARPA grants for Brookline and County facilities
• Authorized County Director to sign Statement of Work and Master Service Agreement with Clifton Larson Allen for ARPA services
• Denied request from Spontaneous Productions to film a commercial at Superior Court

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-02-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation. The open session includes approval of minutes, public comment, and consideration of personnel changes at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School, including a resignation and two contingent hires with stated pay rates. The commission will also receive reports on ARPA funds, payroll and expense warrants, and procurement bid openings and contract awards.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Resignation of Mary T. Patey as substitute instructor at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, effective 9/26/24
• Contingent employment of Victoria M. White as substitute instructor at $125.00/day, effective 10/3/24
• Contingent employment of Nicolas Stubbs as student worker at $16.50/hr, effective 10/3/24
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and related warrants for approval

The Commission approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for Norwood, Brookline, and Milton. A $1 million public health grant for Brookline was tabled for further review. The board also approved payroll warrants and personnel changes for the Agricultural High School.

• Approved ARPA grants: $1,420,000 and $230,303 for Norwood water infrastructure
• Approved ARPA grants: $600,000 for Brookline food pantry assistance and $30,839.08 for Milton revenue replacement
• Tabled $1 million ARPA award for Brookline public health
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $635,331.30
• Approved Agricultural High School personnel: resignation of Mary T. Patey and contingent employment of Victoria M. White and Nicolas Stubbs
• Approved September 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-25-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation. They will consider approval of minutes, personnel matters including an FMLA notice, payroll and expense warrants, and a report on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) with related warrants. A contract award for Golf Car Concessions for one year with two renewal options is also on the agenda.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 11 and September 18, 2024
• Personnel matter: Notice of FMLA effective 8/26/24 (name and department redacted)
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and ARPA warrants for approval
• Contract award: Golf Car Concessions for one year with two one-year renewal options

The Commission approved several sets of meeting minutes and authorized payroll, expense, and debt payments. The County Director provided updates on ARPA funding and upcoming court building projects.

• Approved Open Session Minutes of September 11, 2024
• Approved Open Session Minutes of September 18, 2024
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of September 11, 2024 and withheld release
• Approved FMLA notice #0902 effective 8/26/24
• Approved Payroll 25-12 County: $147,518.74
• Approved Expense 09-04-25 County: $596,616.85
• Approved Debt & interest 25-5 US Bank: $253,890.63

Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Advisory Board and Finance Committee will meet to discuss budget transfers and appropriation amendments for the Registry of Deeds. The Advisory Board will also hold an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• FY25 1st Supplemental Budget, Transfer Requests, and Appropriation Amendments for the Registry of Deeds
• Report on meeting with Agricultural High School Leadership
• Executive session regarding litigation strategy

The Board approved a $2 million project for Superior Court HVAC and a $2,234,178 supplemental budget. It also reduced the FY25 Registry of Deeds budget by $69,893.18 to align with actual prior-year expenditures.

• Approved Superior Court HVAC Project for $2,000,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved First FY25 Supplemental Budget, Transfer Requests, and Appropriation Amendments for $2,234,178 (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction of $69,893.18 from FY25 Registry of Deeds Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of May 15, 2024 (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Advisory Board

The board will discuss the FY25 1st Supplemental Budget, transfer requests, and appropriation amendments for the Registry of Deeds. The meeting includes a report on a meeting with Agricultural High School leadership and an executive session regarding litigation strategy.

• FY25 1st Supplemental Budget, Transfer Requests, and Appropriation Amendments for the Registry of Deeds
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy
• Report on meeting with Agricultural High School leadership
• Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved a $2 million appropriation for the Superior Court HVAC project and a $2.2 million supplemental budget. Additionally, the Board reduced the FY25 Registry of Deeds budget by $69,893.18 to align with prior year expenditures.

• Approved $2,000,000 for Superior Court HVAC Project (Unanimous)
• Approved First FY25 Supplemental Budget, Transfer Requests, and Appropriation Amendments of $2,234,178 (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction of $69,893.18 from FY25 Registry of Deeds Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of the May 15, 2024 Open Session Meeting (Unanimous)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy (Unanimous)

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 9-18-24

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 1st Supplemental Budget, transfer requests, and appropriation amendments for the Registry of Deeds. The committee will also receive a report regarding a meeting with Agricultural High School leadership.

• FY25 1st Supplemental Budget, Transfer Requests, and Appropriation Amendments (Registry of Deeds)
• Report on meeting with Agricultural High School Leadership
• Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously recommended a first supplemental appropriation of $2,234,178 for FY25, which includes $2 million for a Superior Court HVAC project. Members also voted to reduce the FY25 Registry of Deeds budget by $69,893.18 to align with actual prior-year expenditures.

• Recommended Advisory Board approval of FY25 First Supplemental Appropriation of $2,234,178.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 for Superior Court HVAC Project from Capital Improvement Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction of FY25 Registry of Deeds Budget by $69,893.18 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 15, 2024 Open Session Meeting (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-18-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an executive session on collective bargaining or litigation, then vote on two items regarding the discontinuance of portions of Page Street in Stoughton, MA. Commissioners will also consider personnel changes at the Norfolk Agricultural High School and Registry of Deeds, along with ARPA-related reports and a Byrne Grant MOU.

• Possible vote to accept discontinuance of Page Street east of Route 24 in Stoughton
• Possible vote to adjudicate discontinuance of Page Street west of Route 24 in Stoughton
• Personnel actions: resignation of Seanne R. Denny ($79,809/yr) and promotions for Patricia Rogers ($61,537/yr) and Margaret Brennan ($51,795/yr)
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and warrants for approval
• Annual Byrne Grant MOU for approval

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved the discontinuance of two portions of Page Street in Stoughton. The decisions include the recording of a previous discontinuance order and the conditional adjudication of a new petition to discontinue 33,642 square feet of roadway.

• Accepted the return of discontinuance order for Page Street (East of Rte. 24) previously voted on January 17, 2024
• Approved recording of General Releases, Indemnification Agreements, and easement reservations for the East Page St. discontinuance
• Ordered petitioners to pay all expenses for the East Page St. discontinuance within 30 days of request
• Voted to adjudicate the petition to discontinue a portion of Page Street (West of Rte. 24) between Page St. (1956 Town L.O.) and Old Page St.
• Conditionally approved the discontinuance of 33,642 square feet of Page Street (West of Rte. 24) subject to delivery of releases and easements by December 20, 2024
• Ordered that Discontinued Parcels B, C, D, and E be discontinued as a County Highway and title vest to direct abutters
• Ordered that Discontinued Parcel A (6,751 square feet) be discontinued as a County Highway and become a Town Public Way
• Tabled the Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of September 11, 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 09-11-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet on September 11, 2024, to consider several financial items including the FY25 First Supplemental Budget and a recalibration of the Registry of Deeds budget. The agenda also includes an executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy, approval of minutes, and multiple personnel actions with specific salary figures and effective dates. Public comment is invited.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation
• Personnel changes: resignation of intern Gavin P. Toland ($20/hr), retirement of plumber James P. Regan ($78,768.07/yr), and appointments including Carol Graham as Senior Clerk ($43,108.62/yr) and Matthew Keating as PE/Health Instructor ($32,986.00/yr)
• Lease of mailing equipment for Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• FY25 First Supplemental Budget / Transfers / Capital for approval
• Recalibration of FY25 Registry of Deeds Budget

The Commission approved a $2 million HVAC project for the Superior Court and a first supplemental budget of $2,234,178. The board also reduced the FY25 Registry of Deeds budget by $69,893.18 and tabled one personnel appointment.

• Approved $2,000,000 for Superior Court HVAC Project
• Approved FY25 First Supplemental Budget totaling $2,234,178.00
• Reduced FY25 Registry of Deeds Budget by $69,893.18
• Tabled appointment of Carol Graham as Senior Clerk for Registry of Deeds
• Approved appointment of Matthew Keating as PE and Health Instructor ($32,986.00/yr)
• Approved contingent employment for 6 substitute instructors ($125.00/day each)
• Approved resignation of Gavin P. Toland as Intern
• Approved retirement of James P. Regan as Plumber

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 09-04-2024

The Commission will meet to approve payroll and expense warrants and review the county's purchasing policy. The body will also consider a budget code change for a part-time employee at the Norfolk County Agricultural School.

• Budget code change for Arleen M Pedersen, Special Ed Procedural Assistant, at a flat rate of $26.44/hr
• Review and acceptance of the Purchasing Policy
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Approval of ARPA warrants
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Commission approved the FY25 Purchasing Policy and authorized several payroll and expense warrants. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and a budget code change for a part-time employee at the Norfolk County Agricultural School.

• Approved FY25 Purchasing Policy
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,125,653.83
• Approved budget code change for Arleen M Pedersen ($26.44/hr)
• Approved Open Session Minutes of August 28, 2024
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of August 14, 2024 (release withheld)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of August 28, 2024 (release withheld)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-28-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider an Executive Session for discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3). The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, personnel appointments at the Norfolk County Agricultural School, payroll warrants, and reports on ARPA and procurement. Votes may be taken on any listed item.

• Executive Session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3))
• Approval of minutes from August 14 and 21, 2024 open and executive sessions
• Appointment of Edwina Toussaint as Cafeteria Worker at Norfolk County Agricultural School at $20.50/hr effective 8/29/24
• Contingent employment of Kayla M. Collins as Student Worker at $15.00/hr effective 8/29/24
• Reports on ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) and procurement contract awards

The Commission approved two personnel appointments for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and executed payroll and expense warrants totaling $457,694.40. The board also approved minutes from two previous open session meetings and tabled the minutes of one executive session meeting.

• Approved appointment of Edwina Toussaint as Cafeteria Worker at $20.50/hr
• Approved contingent employment of Kayla M. Collins as Student Worker at $15.00/hr
• Approved County payroll warrant 25-8 for $152,856.10
• Approved School expense warrant 25-02A for $185,258.04
• Approved County expense warrant 08-04-25 for $119,580.26
• Approved Open Session Minutes of August 21, 2024
• Approved Open Session Minutes of August 14, 2024
• Tabled Executive Session Minutes of August 14, 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-21-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters, approve payroll warrants, and review a report on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The body will also consider a request from the Dedham Square Circle to use the County Registry Lot for an event on October 26, 2024.

• Request from Dedham Square Circle to use County Registry Lot for 'Trunk-or-Treat' on October 26, 2024
• Resignation of Joseph P. Donahue, Cafeteria Worker at Norfolk County Agricultural School ($20.50/hr)
• Proclamation request from Michelle Sweeney of Canine Companions for National Service Dog Month
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants
• Approval of ARPA Warrants

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling approximately $3.6 million in ARPA awards for various municipalities. The board also proclaimed September 2024 as National Service Dog Month and approved a community event at the County Registry Lot.

• Declared September 2024 as National Service Dog Month
• Accepted resignation of Joseph P. Donahue, Cafeteria Worker at Norfolk County Agricultural School
• Approved $153,899.81 County payroll (25-7)
• Approved $139,992.94 and $237,606.92 School payroll (25-7(4) and 25-7(4.1))
• Approved $549,475.17 County expenses (08-03-25)
• Approved $155,775.00 NCAHS Renovation Loan (25-1 US Bank)
• Approved ARPA awards for Weymouth, Dedham, Norwood, Milton, Norfolk, and Wellesley
• Approved Dedham Square Circle's request to use County Registry Lot for 'Trunk-or-Treat' on Oct 26-27, 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 08-14-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet on August 14, 2024, to discuss and potentially vote on a report and warrants related to the American Rescue Plan Act, ratification of a Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME unions, and approval of an amended employee handbook. Personnel actions include promotions and a new hire at the Agricultural School and Registry of Deeds. The agenda also includes appointments from Brookline elected officials for an ARPA presentation and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement between Norfolk County Commissioners and AFSCME Council 93, Local 2417 covering engineers, maintenance, and registry workers
• Approval of Amended Norfolk County Employee Handbook
• Promotion of Patricia Rogers to Head Administrative Clerk at $61,537.55/yr and Margaret Brennan to Head Clerk at $51,795.00/yr at Registry of Deeds
• Contingent employment of Richard L. Leeds as Student Worker at $15.00/hr at Norfolk County Agricultural School
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and approval of ARPA warrants

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved ARPA infrastructure grants for Medfield, Plainville, and Foxboro. The board also ratified a memorandum of agreement with AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417 and approved an amended County Handbook.

• Awarded $818,500 in ARPA Grants to Medfield, Plainville, and Foxboro
• Ratified memorandum of agreement with AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417
• Approved amended Norfolk County Handbook
• Approved employment of Richard L. Leeds as Student Worker at $15.00/hr
• Postponed action on promotions for Patricia Rogers and Margaret Brennan
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,295,682.20
• Approved open and executive session minutes from July 24 and July 31, 2024

Commissioners Quorum Expected 8-9-2024

This is a non-voting gathering of the Norfolk County Commission at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheon. No decisions or discussions of substantive business are scheduled.

CANCELLED Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-8-2024

This meeting was cancelled and did not occur. No decisions or discussions took place.

Commissioners Quorum Expected 8-7-2024

A quorum of the Norfolk County Commission is expected to attend the Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners Quarterly Meeting on August 7, 2024. No votes on county business are anticipated; the session is purely informational and procedural.

• No items for decision or discussion are listed; the meeting is an association gathering only.

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-31-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will consider personnel actions including appointments, promotions, and hourly increases for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and Presidents Golf Course. They will also review ARPA reports and warrants, and open bids for contracts. An executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Appointment of Thomas R. Rouhana as Long-Term History Instructor at $60,737.42/yr
• Promotion of Maurice J. Guilbault to Agricultural Mechanic/Foreperson at $81,012.88/yr
• Regrade/column move for Michelle Ahern to 183 Day Instructor at $107,504.06/yr
• Hourly increases for cafeteria workers and a main office clerk to $20.50-$21.00/hr
• Executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation

The Commission approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for the towns of Needham and Dedham. The board also executed personnel appointments, promotions, and pay increases for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and Presidents’ Golf Course. Minutes from the July 24 meeting were tabled.

• Approved ARPA grant of $972,666.00 for Needham (infrastructure)
• Approved ARPA grants for Dedham totaling $302,726.25 (public health and revenue replacement)
• Approved payroll of $157,493.76 and expense warrant of $54,833.53
• Approved appointment of Thomas R. Rouhana as Long-Term History Instructor ($60,737.42/yr)
• Approved promotion of Maurice J. Guilbault to Agricultural Mechanic/Foreperson ($81,012.88/yr)
• Approved pay increases for Sally E. Lombardi, Joseph P. Donahue, and Wendy Buchanan
• Approved job title change for Zoe Robertson as Seasonal Golf Course Associate ($15.00/hr)
• Tabled Open and Executive Session minutes from July 24, 2024

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 7-24-2024

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a range of items, including an executive session on collective bargaining or litigation, approval of minutes, appointments, public comment, and several personnel matters. Notable actions include the approval of personnel regrades and appointments for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and a job title change at Presidents Golf Course, as well as contract awards for snow plowing for county buildings and the Dedham Complex. The agenda also includes approval of payroll and expense warrants, a report on the American Rescue Plan Act, and a request to authorize signing of MassDOT attestations for takings in Wrentham.

• Executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation
• Approval of regrades for 16 employees at Norfolk County Agricultural School, with salaries ranging from $70,085 to $114,138 per year
• Contract awards for snow plowing for various county buildings and the Dedham Complex for two years
• Vote to authorize chair to sign MassDOT attestations for Orders of Taking in Wrentham
• Approval of payroll/expense warrants and ARPA-related warrants

The Commissioners approved a $1,224,750 ARPA grant to the Town of Brookline for the Brookline Community Foundation. The board also approved the FY22 Annual Report and authorized several personnel changes and payroll warrants.

• Approved $1,224,750.00 ARPA Grant to the Town of Brookline
• Approved FY22 Norfolk County Annual Report as amended
• Authorized Chair to sign MassDOT attestation for Order of Taking(s) in Wrentham
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of July 17, 2024
• Approved 21 personnel actions for Norfolk County Agricultural School and Presidents’ Golf Course
• Approved payroll and expense warrants including $1,224,750.00 for ARPA Brookline
• Voted unanimously to enter Executive Session regarding collective bargaining or litigation

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-17-2024

The Commission will consider ending the FY25 spending and hiring freeze and approving the FY25 county assessment. They will also review personnel changes including appointments and resignations at the Agricultural School, Presidents' Golf Course, and Registry of Deeds. Other business includes ARPA reports and contract awards.

• Consideration of cessation of spending and hiring freeze for FY25
• Approval of FY25 Norfolk County Assessment
• Appointment of Kymberli D. Brenton as Special Education Paraprofessional, $40,000/yr effective 8/26/24
• Resignation of Christopher R. O'Donnell as Physical Ed & Health Instructor, $71,140.42/yr effective 8/23/24
• Contract award for Animal Feeds for Norfolk County Agricultural High School

The Commission approved the FY25 County Assessment and the FY24 Operating Reserve List. Officials voted to suspend the hiring and spending freeze that had been in place since December 2023. A $1.2M ARPA award for Brookline was tabled pending further information.

• Approved FY25 Norfolk County Assessment of $7,304,269.25
• Suspended Norfolk County hiring and spending freeze effective 7/17/2024
• Tabled $1,224,750.00 ARPA award for Brookline
• Approved FY24 Operating Reserve List of $586,196.83
• Approved temporary contract for Capital Strategies for Procurement Services
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $851,622.50
• Approved civic rate for Marc A. Susi Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
• Executed personnel matters including appointments and resignations for Agricultural School, Golf Course, Registry of Deeds, and Maintenance

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-10-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss several personnel appointments for the Agricultural School and Regional Services. The meeting also includes the acceptance of the FY22 County Audit and approval of various payroll warrants. An executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy is scheduled.

• Personnel appointments for school and regional services staff
• Acceptance of the FY22 County Audit
• Consultant contract award for Tara DiFonzo
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reports

The Commission approved the FY24 Operating and Capital Reserve lists to finish ongoing work. The board also executed several personnel appointments and budget code corrections for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and Regional Services. Payroll and expense warrants were approved as submitted.

• Approved FY24 Operating Reserve List for $586,196.83
• Approved FY24 Capital Reserve List for $288,091.64
• Approved Minutes of the July 2, 2024 Executive Session (withheld from release)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $695,076.23
• Appointed Seanne R. Denny as School Finance Associate, Payroll ($79,809.29/yr)
• Corrected budget code for Nora L. Foxx, Animal Science Foreperson ($52,542.39/yr)
• Created new budget codes for Robert Pierson, William M. Mullen, and Cristopher Goldsmith
• Tabled Open Session Meeting minutes of July 2, 2024 for further review

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 7-2-2024

The Commissioners will consider several personnel matters, including retirements and new appointments. The agenda also includes the approval of payroll and expense warrants and a report on American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Retirement of Nancy R. Rockwell, Chief Procurement Officer ($105,650.08/yr)
• Retirement of Alice K. Chiocchio, Principal Payroll Clerk/Admissions Analyst ($89,087.91/yr)
• Appointment of Stephen B. Maher as School Finance Grants Associate ($31,019.93/yr)
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reports and warrants

The Commissioners approved several personnel appointments and retirements, as well as payroll and expense warrants. The board also authorized ARPA fund distributions to several municipalities and reviewed the FY22 audit results.

• Approved personnel matters including a new School Finance Grants Associate and several retirements
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $2,833,331.26
• Approved ARPA awards for Norwood, Dedham, Weymouth, Wrentham, and Canton
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of June 26, 2024
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Recessed the meeting to July 10

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-26-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review recent meeting minutes and approve payroll and expense warrants. The agenda includes contract awards for carpentry, electrical, and HVAC work at the Agricultural High School. Additionally, the commission will consider several personnel changes across county departments.

• Contract awards for carpentry, electric, and HVAC work at Norfolk Agricultural High School
• Promotion of Jonathan Thomas to Director of Administrative Services ($96,347.48/yr)
• Approval of FY24 Engineering Department Union Employees Vacation Carryover request
• Review of ARPA warrants and payroll/expense warrants
• Civic rate requests for golf tournaments at Presidents Golf Course

The Commission approved several personnel appointments, resignations, and title changes across county departments. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling over $620,000 and approved civic rates for two golf tournaments.

• Approved promotion of Jonathan Thomas to Director of Administrative Services at $96,347.48/yr
• Approved various appointments, contingency employments, and resignations for the Agricultural School and Facilities Maintenance
• Approved job title changes for 8 Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Approved FY24 Engineering Department Union Employees Vacation Carryover request
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $622,218.63
• Approved civic rate for JT’s Tee Off Tournament on July 12, 2024
• Approved civic rate for Irish Pastoral Center Golf Tournament on September 27, 2024
• Accepted the May 2024 Trial Balance

County Commission

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve payroll and expense warrants. The agenda includes a request for a civic rate at President’s Golf Course for the Kevin J. Ryan Memorial Golf Tournament. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Request for civic rate at President’s Golf Course for the Kevin J. Ryan Memorial Golf Tournament
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $409,146.94. The board also granted a charity golf rate for a memorial tournament. No contracts were awarded during the meeting.

• Approved 24-40 Payroll – County $152,190.30
• Approved 06-03-24 Expense – County $70,806.24
• Approved 24-12 Expense – School $186,150.40
• Approved Charity Golf Rate at Presidents Golf Course for Kevin J. Ryan Memorial Golf Tournament

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-12-2023

The Commission will hold a hearing on a petition from the Town of Stoughton regarding the discontinuance of a portion of Page Street. The agenda also includes reviewing HVAC maintenance bids for Norfolk County Agricultural High School and several personnel updates.

• Hearing on the petition to discontinue part of the Page Street, 1872 Norfolk County Layout
• Rejection and rebidding of HVAC systems maintenance contract for Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Notice of retirement for Thomas E. Cosato, Jr., Agricultural Mechanic/Foreperson ($85,499.01/yr)
• Salary increase for John E. Martin, Superintendent-Director ($166,050.00/yr)
• Appointment regarding The United Way

The Commission rejected a bid for HVAC maintenance at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and ordered a rebid. They approved several payroll and expense warrants, including over $3 million in ARPA funding for Quincy, Weymouth, Brookline, and Canton. A petition to discontinue a portion of Page Street in Stoughton was taken under advisement.

• Rejected HVAC Systems and Controls preventative maintenance bid for Agricultural High School and ordered rebid
• Approved $1.7M ARPA payment for Quincy
• Approved $893,961.62 ARPA payment for Weymouth
• Approved $229,800.00 ARPA payment for Brookline
• Approved $204,000.00 ARPA payment for Canton
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $684,675.49 (County and School)
• Tabled the Open Session Meeting minutes from June 5, 2024
• Took petition for discontinuance of Page Street in Stoughton under advisement

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-5-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review personnel changes for the Registry of Deeds and Presidents Golf Course. The meeting includes bid openings for electrical and carpentry work at Norfolk County Agricultural High School. Additionally, the Commission will consider payroll warrants and ARPA reports.

• Promotions at Registry of Deeds with salaries of $50,461.18 and $59,952.84
• Bid openings for electrical and carpentry work at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Job title changes and resignations for Presidents Golf Course staff
• Approval of Registry of Deeds Union employees vacation carryover request
• Review of ARPA reports and warrants

The Norfolk County Commissioners rejected two promotions at the Registry of Deeds for failing to follow the employee handbook's personnel process. The board also approved several seasonal staff changes, payroll warrants, and ARPA funding distributions to local towns.

• Rejected promotions for Margaret Brennan and Patricia Rogers (3-0)
• Approved May 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved seasonal staff title changes and resignations for Wollaston Recreational Facility and Agricultural School
• Approved Registry of Deeds Union Employees vacation carryover requests
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $3,983,328.66
• Approved ARPA funding for Weymouth ($2,210,404.37), Walpole ($1,142,140.00), Milton ($227,015.00), Medfield ($105,000.00), and Canton ($50,000.00)
• Approved civic rate for Quincy Youth Hockey Tournament (June 12, 2024)
• Tabled civic rate request for Austin Ryan Golf Tournament (June 21, 2024)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-29-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will approve meeting minutes, process payroll and expense warrants, and review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated for county programs. Commissioners will consider personnel actions at the Treasurer’s Office and Norfolk Agricultural School, open bids for contracts, and evaluate a civic rate request for President’s Golf Course. An executive session will address collective bargaining or litigation strategy. These items cover routine financial oversight, staffing changes, and contract awards that support county services.

• Personnel actions at the Treasurer’s Office and Norfolk Agricultural School, including a $48,539.74/yr foreperson resignation and intern/student worker hires
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants for county operations
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) report and associated financial warrants
• Bid openings at 1:30 p.m. followed by contract awards
• Consideration of a civic rate request from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce for President’s Golf Course

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants totaling over $700,000. Personnel actions included hiring two contingent employees and accepting one resignation. The board also authorized a civic rate for a golf tournament at Presidents Golf Course.

• Approved Minutes from May 8, May 22, and May 20 (Executive Session)
• Approved hiring Gavin Toland as Treasurer's Office Intern at $20.00/hr
• Accepted resignation of Scott R Schofield, Animal Science Foreperson
• Approved hiring Brian J. Polin as Agricultural School Student Worker at $15.75/hr
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $749,316.84
• Approved civic rate for Quincy Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on June 3, 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-22-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review mid-May meeting minutes and consider personnel actions for the Registry of Deeds, Norfolk Agricultural High School, and Presidents Golf Course. Commissioners are set to vote on FY24 maintenance union vacation carryover requests, payroll warrants, and American Rescue Plan Act funding updates for the Wollaston Recreational Facility Bathroom Project. The body will also award a one-year school bus transportation contract with renewal options for the agricultural high school. These decisions affect county staffing levels, operational budgets, student transit arrangements, and local recreational facility upgrades.

• Promotions at the Registry of Deeds for Margaret Brennan ($50,461.18/yr) and Patricia Rogers ($59,952.84/yr), effective June 3, 2024
• Retirements for Norfolk Agricultural High School instructors John Lee ($109,306.44/yr) and Maria Cocchiara ($85,986.50/yr)
• Contract award for one-year school bus transportation with two renewal options for Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Status discussion of the Wollaston Recreational Facility Bathroom Project application under the American Rescue Plan Act
• FY24 Maintenance Department union employees vacation carryover request and payroll/expense warrant approvals

The Commission approved several ARPA grant payments to Brookline, Foxborough, Dover, and Dedham. They also processed retirements and job title changes, and withdrew a previously approved grant for a restroom project at the Wollaston Recreational Facility.

• Approved ARPA grants: Foxborough $1,000,000.00, Dover $725,175.00, Dedham $150,000.00, Brookline $67,119.59
• Withdrew $250,000 ARPA grant for WRF restroom project
• Postponed two Registry of Deeds promotions pending proper procedures
• Approved retirements for John Lee ($109,306.44/yr) and Maria Cocchiara ($85,986.50/yr) of Agricultural High School
• Approved job title changes for Ceclie Elie and Chrisitan Elie at Wollaston Recreational Facility ($15.00/hr)
• Approved FY24 Facilities Maintenance Union vacation carryover requests
• Approved use of Norfolk County Parking Lot for Dedham Square Circle Summer Stroll on July 18
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,175,046.54

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-20-24

The Norfolk County Commission’s May 20 meeting agenda contains only routine procedures and a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy. Because the document lists no public business, contracts, or ordinances, commissioners will not be voting on substantive county matters during this session.

• Executive session on collective bargaining and litigation strategy

The meeting consisted of procedural actions and a brief executive session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Voted to adjourn the meeting

Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Advisory Board and Finance Committee will meet on May 15, 2024, at 400 Main St in Walpole. The agenda focuses on county funding, including a review of FY24 supplemental budget transfers and a discussion or approval of the FY25 budget. Members will also approve minutes from prior open and executive sessions and discuss county email communications.

• FY24 fifth supplemental budget and transfer requests with revenue update
• FY25 budget discussion and potential approval
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2024 open session meeting
• Approval of minutes from the September 13, 2023 executive session meeting
• Discussion regarding Advisory Board county email communications

The Board approved the FY25 budget with a $27,000 reduction to the Agricultural High School budget and passed a supplemental FY24 appropriation. Members also voted to create an ad hoc committee to study the Agricultural High School budget.

• Approved FY24 Fifth Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests of $298,000 (Walpole voted no)
• Denied motion to add $27,000 for NCAHS non-union salaries to FY25 budget
• Approved FY25 Norfolk County Budget of $37,816,239.83 (Sharon voted no, Quincy voted present)
• Approved creation of an ad hoc committee to study the NCAHS Budget
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of April 10, 2024

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 5-15-24

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will review the fifth supplemental budget for fiscal year 2024, including transfer requests and a revenue update. Members will also discuss and vote on approval for the fiscal year 2025 county budget. These decisions determine how county funds are allocated and what services or programs receive funding in the coming years. The committee will also approve minutes from its April meeting.

• FY24 5th Supplemental Budget and transfer requests with revenue update
• FY25 Budget discussion and approval
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2024 open session meeting

The committee unanimously recommended the FY25 Norfolk County Budget and a $298,000 supplemental appropriation for FY24. The FY25 budget includes a $27,000 reduction to the budget submitted by the NCAHS Board of Trustees.

• Recommended approval of FY24 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation of $298,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY25 Norfolk County Budget of $37,816,239.83 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY25 budget with a $27,000 reduction to the NCAHS budget (Unanimous)
• Approved FY25 budget earmarks of up to $7,000 for Treasurer legal fees and $7,000 for Register of Deeds legal fees (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 10, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 5-15-2024

The Norfolk County Commissioners will vote on routine operational documents, including payroll warrants and meeting minutes. They are reviewing a personnel action at Norfolk Agricultural High School and three seasonal positions at Presidents Golf Course. Commissioners will also consider an American Rescue Plan Act request for up to $25,000 in HVAC engineering funds and a petition to discontinue part of Page Street in Stoughton, which would alter the local road network; a public hearing is scheduled for June 12.

• NCAHS request for up to $25,000 in ARPA funding for Kemp Hall HVAC engineering services
• Petition to discontinue a portion of Page Street in Stoughton; hearing set for June 12, 2024
• Land surveying service request for Norwood DPW drainage improvements along Robinwood Rd. and Wedgewood Dr.
• Personnel changes at Norfolk Agricultural High School ($125/day) and Presidents Golf Course ($15.00/hr)

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved a request for up to $25,000 in ARPA funding for HVAC engineering services at NCAHS Kemp Hall. The board also authorized land surveying for the Town of Norwood and scheduled a hearing for a road discontinuance petition in Stoughton.

• Approved up to $25,000 in ARPA funding for NCAHS Kemp Hall HVAC engineering services
• Approved land surveying services for Town of Norwood at Robinwood Rd. and Wedgewood Dr.
• Filed Petition #2037 to discontinue a portion of Page Street in Stoughton
• Scheduled hearing for Page Street Discontinuance Petition for June 12, 2024
• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved March 2024 Trial Balance
• Approved payroll warrants: County ($145,555.87) and School ($372,779.87)
• Approved personnel matters for Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility

Norfolk County Advisory Board

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will review the FY24 fifth supplemental budget, including transfer requests and a revenue update. Members will also discuss and vote on the FY25 county budget. The agenda includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes from April 10, 2024, and September 13, 2023. These budget actions determine funding allocations for county operations.

• FY24 5th Supplemental Budget review with transfer requests and revenue update
• FY25 Budget discussion and approval vote
• Approval of April 10, 2024 open session meeting minutes
• Approval of September 13, 2023 executive session meeting minutes
• Discussion on Advisory Board county email communications

The Board approved the FY25 budget with a $27,000 reduction to the Agricultural High School budget and passed a $298,000 supplemental appropriation for FY24. Members also voted to create an ad hoc committee to study the Agricultural High School budget.

• Approved FY24 5th Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests of $298,000 (Walpole voted no)
• Denied motion to add $27,000 for NCAHS non-union salaries to FY25 budget
• Approved FY25 Norfolk County Budget of $37,816,239.83 including a $27,000 reduction to NCAHS budget (Sharon voted no, Quincy voted present)
• Approved creation of an ad hoc committee to study the NCAHS Budget
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of April 10, 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-8-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review and vote on county finances, contracts, and personnel matters during its May 8 meeting. The agenda includes approval of the fifth supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2024, review of American Rescue Plan Act warrants, and acceptance of the fiscal year 2022 audit. Officials will also open bids for HVAC maintenance services and consider staffing changes at Presidents Golf Course.

• FY24 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation for approval
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) warrants and report review
• Bid opening for HVAC servicing and controls maintenance (one-year term with two one-year renewal options)
• Personnel actions at Presidents Golf Course, including a seasonal associate title change ($16.25/hr) and multiple resignations ($15.00/hr)
• FY22 County Audit review and possible acceptance

The Commission approved a grant for the Town of Franklin to hire a third mental health clinician as part of a three-year pilot program. They also approved the FY24 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation and several personnel changes at the Wollaston Recreational Facility.

• Approved $808,125 ARPA grant for Town of Franklin (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Fifth Supplemental Appropriation and Transfer of $298,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $933,381.45 (unanimous)
• Approved job title change for Aidan O’Sullivan to Seasonal Golf Course Associate (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Marie Keddy, Thomas Flannery, Benjamin Ryan, Kaylan Soares, and Ryan Shields (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 17, 2024 and May 1, 2024 (unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-1-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review personnel actions and resignations at Presidents Golf Course. Commissioners are set to approve payroll, expense, and American Rescue Plan Act warrants that fund county operations and federal allocations. The meeting agenda also covers bid openings, contract awards, an executive session for bargaining strategy, and a scheduling update for the June 19 meeting.

• Personnel actions at Presidents Golf Course (job title changes and resignations effective April–May 2024)
• Approval of payroll, expense, and American Rescue Plan Act warrants
• Bid openings scheduled for 1:30 p.m. followed by contract awards
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Schedule change for the June 19, 2024 County Commissioners meeting

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants, including ARPA grant reimbursements for water infrastructure projects in Foxborough and Weymouth. The board also executed several personnel changes and resignations for the Wollaston Recreational Facility.

• Approved ARPA grants for Foxborough ($800,000.00, $205,365.00, and $601,910.00)
• Approved ARPA grant for Weymouth ($358,589.68)
• Approved County payroll ($147,112.30) and expense ($59,623.32) warrants
• Approved School payroll ($376,172.98) and expense ($180,520.25) warrants
• Approved job title changes for Matthew W. McDonald, Georganne Wallace, Thomas M. Ford, and Braden Kennedy at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Accepted resignations of Janel C. Stenmon, Andrew S. Isberg, Stephen McManus, and William Schulze
• Rescheduled June 19, 2024 meeting to June 18

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-24-24

The Norfolk County Commission will vote on routine administrative matters, including awarding construction and supply contracts for county facilities, approving payroll warrants, and processing American Rescue Plan Act funds. These actions fund ongoing maintenance at the Dedham District Court and Superior Court, secure electricity supplies for three years, and allocate federal relief dollars to local programs. The meeting also covers seasonal staff title updates at Presidents Golf Course and a MassDOT property filing authorization for Cohasset and Walpole.

• Award contracts for HVAC ventilation upgrades at Norfolk County Superior Court and electricity supply for three years.
• Approve payroll/expense warrants and American Rescue Plan Act fund disbursements.
• Update job titles for four seasonal associates at Presidents Golf Course effective April 25.
• Promote William F. Spada to Roving Utility Worker at $23.89 per hour, effective May 6.
• Authorize the chair to sign MassDOT attestation documents regarding property filings in Cohasset and Walpole.

The Commission approved several job title changes and one promotion. They authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling over $233,000 and permitted the Chair to sign MassDOT attestations for land takings in Cohasset and Walpole.

• Approved job title changes for four Seasonal Golf Course Associates at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Approved promotion of William F. Spada to Roving Utility Worker at $23.89/hr
• Approved 24-42 County Payroll of $150,152.49
• Approved 04-04-24 County Expense of $83,270.10
• Approved WRF Mass DOR Sales Tax payment of $113.87
• Authorized Chair to sign MassDOT attestations for Order of Taking filings in Cohasset and Walpole

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-17-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will process routine administrative business, including approving February meeting minutes, payroll warrants, and American Rescue Plan Act expenditures. Commissioners will also consider personnel changes at local facilities, vote on awarding a public address system contract for NCAHS to Lan-Tel Communications, approve an electricity supply agreement for the county, and review a civic rate request from the Quincy Fire Fighters Association. These actions manage standard county operations, federal grant spending, and access to public golf facilities used by residents and local groups.

• Approval of payroll and American Rescue Plan Act warrants for county expenses
• Recommendation to award a Public Address System contract for NCAHS to Lan-Tel Communications after rescinding a prior rejection
• Contract award for electricity supply for the County of Norfolk
• Personnel changes at Presidents Golf Course, including job title adjustments with flat rates set at $15.00/hr effective April 18, 2024
• Request from the Quincy Fire Fighters Association to use Presidents Golf Course at a civic rate for a tournament

The Commission awarded a public address system contract to Lan-Tel Communications and approved several ARPA fund disbursements for Franklin and Wrentham. The board also processed personnel changes and approved payroll and expense warrants.

• Awarded NCAHS Public Address System project to Lan-Tel Communications
• Approved $300,000 in ARPA funds for Franklin and $52,802 for Wrentham
• Tabled the contract award for County-wide electricity
• Approved civic rate for Quincy Fire Fighters Association tournament on June 24, 2024
• Declared April 19, 2024, as Education and Sharing Day in Norfolk County
• Accepted February 2024 Trial Balance
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $553,773.37
• Approved five resignations at NCAHS and three job title changes at Wollaston Recreational Facility

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 4-10-24

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will review the fiscal year 2025 budget presentation, consider fourth supplemental budget and transfer requests for fiscal year 2024 with a revenue update, and approve minutes from the December 13, 2023 open session meeting.

• FY25 Budget Presentation
• FY24 4th Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests with Revenue Update
• Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2023 open session meeting

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended the Advisory Board approve the FY24 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation of $412,833.47. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2023, meeting. A proposed FY25 budget was presented, noting a lack of planned capital projects due to revenue shortfalls.

• Recommended Advisory Board approval of FY24 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation of $412,833.47 (Unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of December 13, 2023 (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-10-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review April meeting minutes, hold an executive session on collective bargaining strategy, and consider personnel actions at the Norfolk Agricultural School and Presidents Golf Course. The commission will also receive ARPA updates and open bids for school bus transportation services that support local student travel.

• Student worker appointments, resignations, and address changes at Norfolk Agricultural School with hourly rates from $15.00 to $16.50
• Job title changes for seasonal associates at Presidents Golf Course at $15.00 per hour
• Bid opening for school bus transportation services for one year with two one-year renewal options
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• ARPA funding updates from the County Director

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $454,383.43. They also executed several personnel actions for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility. No contracts were awarded during the meeting.

• Approved Open Session Minutes of April 3, 2024
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of April 3, 2024 (withheld release)
• Approved contingent employment for Alexis M. Silva, Michael P. Robinson, and Ella C. Henrichon
• Accepted resignation of Marguerite K. Cameron
• Approved job title changes for Christopher Holmes and Lauren B. Chin
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $454,383.43

Norfolk County Advisory Board Meeting 4-10-24

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the fiscal year 2025 budget during a public hearing. Members will also review the fourth supplemental budget for fiscal year 2024, along with transfer requests and revenue updates. The board may enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Public hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget presentation
• Review of the fiscal year 2024 fourth supplemental budget and transfer requests with revenue updates
• Executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3)
• Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2023 open session meeting

The Board held a public hearing and presentation regarding the proposed FY25 Norfolk County Budget. Discussions focused on a $2.26 million deficiency, the use of ARPA interest to balance the budget, and a dispute over a 3.25% cost-of-living adjustment (cola) for non-union employees at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School (NCAHS).

• Approved motion to open public comment (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close public comment (unanimous)

Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Commission is holding its quarterly meeting on April 5 at Lucca Restaurant & Bar in Rockland, MA. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, and the notice explicitly states that no county business will be discussed and no votes are anticipated.

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-3-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review and vote on the FY2024 fourth supplemental budget, which adjusts county spending that supports local services and infrastructure. Commissioners will also approve payroll warrants, American Rescue Plan Act expenditures, and several personnel actions affecting county staff and contractors. Additionally, the commission will address bid rejections for fire alarm maintenance and a public address system, plus award a contract for a financial literacy coordinator.

• FY24 Fourth Supplemental Budget approval
• Payroll and Expense Warrants for approval
• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 warrants for approval
• Personnel actions including Jake P. Colantouni as JV Boys Baseball Coach ($3,764.63/yr) and four seasonal golf course associates at $15.00/hr each
• Bid rejections for Fire Alarm Preventative Maintenance (over budget) and Public Address System low bid

The Commission approved the FY24 Fourth Budget Adjustment and authorized the County Director to apply for an EV charging station rebate. The board also approved several personnel changes and payroll warrants. A hiring and spending freeze remains in effect due to a projected $350,000 revenue shortfall.

• Approved FY24 Fourth Budget Adjustment and transfers of $412,833.47
• Authorized County Director to proceed with EV charging station rebate process
• Authorized County Director to send letter to Advisory Board regarding Agricultural High School Budget
• Approved payroll warrants: County ($146,505.33) and School ($369,393.99)
• Approved County expense warrant of $54,517.69
• Approved employment of Jake P. Colantouni as JV Boys Baseball Coach ($3,764.63/YR)
• Approved job title changes for four Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Approved Minutes of the March 27, 2024 meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-27-24

The Norfolk County Commission will review and vote on the fiscal year 2025 budget presentation, which sets county funding levels for public services. The meeting also covers approval of payroll and expense warrants, American Rescue Plan Act allocations, and several personnel actions for county facilities. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• FY25 Commissioners Budget Presentation and Vote
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• ARPA report and warrant approvals
• Contingent employment for Nora L. Foxx at Norfolk County Agricultural School ($125.00/day starting April 1, 2024)
• Job title changes for seasonal associates at Presidents Golf Course ($15.00/hour)

The Commission approved the March 20 meeting minutes, executed several personnel title changes and contingent employment notices, and approved payroll and expense warrants. The County Director presented a balanced FY25 budget proposal, which includes no planned capital spending due to revenue shortfalls.

• Approved Minutes of the March 20, 2024 meeting
• Approved contingent employment of Nora L. Foxx as Substitute and Long Term Instructor
• Approved job title changes for 8 Seasonal Golf Course Associates at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Approved County payroll (24-38) of $145,210.66
• Approved County expense warrant (03-04-24) of $165,762.57
• Approved ARPA revenue replacement grants for Canton ($19,994.00), Dover ($55,277.00), and Bellingham ($118,413.00 total)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-20-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will review and approve payroll expenses, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) warrants, and a schedule of costs to service court facilities for fiscal year 2025. Commissioners are also considering personnel appointments and ARPA grant increases for three county staff members, which fund positions that support local government operations. A bid opening for fire alarm maintenance at the Facilities Maintenance Department is scheduled.

• FY25 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities for approval
• ARPA grant increases from $10,000 to $30,000 annually for County Director John Cronin and Assistant Director William J. Buckey, Jr.
• New ARPA grant of $5,000 annually for Executive Assistant Kiliegh Mulhern
• Part-time Special Ed Procedural Assistant position at Norfolk County Agricultural School ($26.44/hour)
• Bid opening for one-year fire alarm maintenance and monitoring for the Facilities Maintenance Department (with two renewal options)

The Commission approved a $4.38 million reimbursement submission to the Commonwealth for FY23 court facility costs. The board also authorized several ARPA grant-funded personnel increases and approved payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved FY23 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities for $4,385,528.12
• Approved ARPA grant increase for John Cronin from $10,000 to $30,000 annually
• Approved ARPA grant increase for William J. Buckey, Jr. from $10,000 to $30,000 annually
• Approved ARPA grant for Kiliegh Mulhern of $5,000 annually
• Approved appointment of Arleen M. Pedersen as Special Ed Procedural Assistant at $26.44/hr
• Approved County payroll of $144,093.15 and School payroll of $365,190.69
• Approved County expenses of $582,154.85 and School expenses of $204,742.35
• Approved minutes of the March 13, 2024 meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-13-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and payroll warrants. The agenda includes several personnel changes at Presidents’ Golf Course, including terminations and new seasonal employment notices. The commission will also review bids for a Financial Literacy Coordinator.

• Personnel notices for seven staff members at Presidents' Golf Course
• Notice of contingent employment for two seasonal golf course associates
• Bid opening for the Norfolk County Treasurers’ Office Financial Literacy Coordinator
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Report and warrants regarding the American Rescue Plan Act

The Commission approved several ARPA-funded payments to Weymouth and Foxborough and increased stipends for staff managing the program. The board also processed personnel terminations and hires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and approved various payroll warrants.

• Approved ARPA payments of $2,660,947.30 to Weymouth, $230,000.00 to Foxborough, and $129,301.00 to Foxborough
• Increased ARPA stipends for John Cronin and William Buckley from $10,000 to $30,000 through Dec 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved a $5,000 ARPA stipend for Kiliegh Mulhern through Dec 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $145,335.59, $1,838.31, and $101,441.86
• Terminated 7 employees at Wollaston Recreational Facility effective 3/5/24
• Approved contingent employment for 2 Seasonal Golf Course Associates effective 3/14/24
• Opened and closed the public hearing on the FY25 Norfolk County Budget
• Approved meeting minutes from Feb 28 and March 6, 2024

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-6-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will conduct budget hearings for the Commissioners’ Office and Treasurer’s Office regarding Fiscal Year 2025. The agenda also includes a contract award for underground storage tank removal at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• FY25 Budget Hearings for Commissioners' and Treasurer's offices
• Contract award for Underground Storage Tank Removal at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Appointment of Louise Pisano as Senior Clerk at $41,998.48/yr.
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants
• Report and warrants regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The Commission reviewed budget proposals for Facilities Maintenance, the Commissioners’ Office, Information Technology, Weights and Measures, and the Treasurer’s Office, taking all under advisement. The board also approved several personnel appointments and payroll warrants. A public hearing for the FY25 Budget, which shows a $2.2 million deficiency, is scheduled for next week.

• Took FY25 Facilities Maintenance Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY25 Commissioners’ Office Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY25 Information Technology Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY25 Weights and Measures Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY25 Treasurer’s Office Budget Proposal under advisement
• Approved contingent employment of Bridget Nelligan and Joshua Morrissette as Student Workers ($16.50/hr)
• Approved registration of Louise Pisano as Senior Clerk ($41,998.48/yr)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $678,813.11

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-28-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will conduct FY25 budget hearings for the Registry of Deeds and Engineering departments. The meeting includes reviews of payroll warrants, ARPA reports, and a five-year mail station lease. The commission will also consider several personnel appointments and an engineering request regarding Foxborough Boulevard.

• FY25 budget hearings for Registry of Deeds and Engineering
• Lease award for Pitney Bowes Mail Station for five years
• MassDOT attestation for Foxborough Boulevard Order of Taking
• Personnel appointments and promotions at Norfolk County Agricultural School
• Approval of ARPA warrants

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved several personnel appointments and payroll warrants. The board took the FY25 budget proposals for the Registry of Deeds and Engineering Department under advisement and authorized a MassDOT attestation for Foxborough Boulevard.

• Approved February 21, 2024 open session minutes
• Approved personnel actions for Norfolk County Agricultural School, Facilities Maintenance, and Registry of Deeds
• Tabled promotion of Jonathan Thomas to Director for Administrative Services
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,608,296.64
• Took FY25 Registry of Deeds budget proposal under advisement
• Took FY25 Engineering Department budget proposal under advisement
• Authorized Chair to sign MassDOT attestation for Order of Taking on Foxborough Boulevard

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-21-2024

The Commission will conduct FY25 budget hearings for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel matters, payroll warrants, and ARPA reports.

• FY25 budget hearings for agricultural school and recreational facility
• Resignation of Director of Administrative Services ($94,227.37/yr)
• Recommendation to reject low bid for Underground Storage Tank Removal
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Personnel changes at Norfolk County Agricultural School

The Commission approved the FY21 Annual Report and several personnel actions. Budget proposals for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility were taken under advisement. The board also rejected a low bid for storage tank removal due to a lack of experience.

• Approved Minutes of Open and Executive Sessions from Feb 14, 2024
• Took FY25 Norfolk County Agricultural High School Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY25 Wollaston Recreational Facility Budget Proposal under advisement
• Approved contingent employment for Melissa B. Noe ($20.00/hr) and Sean W. Rideout ($16.50/hr)
• Approved termination of Lisa A. Watkins and resignation of Noel DiBona
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $805,238.23
• Rejected low bid for Underground Storage Tank Removal due to lack of experience
• Approved FY21 Annual Report as submitted

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-14-2024

The Commission will review minutes from the January 7, 2024 meeting and consider various personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding payroll, expense warrants, and reports on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Notice of resignation for Melissa Noe as Cafeteria Worker at $20.00/hr
• Notice of contingent employment for Erica A. Colombi as Student Labor at $16.50/hr
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Review of ARPA warrants

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $197,577.87. They also authorized a vacation credit for one employee and processed staffing changes for the Norfolk County Agricultural School.

• Approved Minutes of the February 7, 2024 meeting
• Approved one additional week of vacation time for a County employee effective July 17, 2023
• Accepted resignation of Melissa Noe as Cafeteria Worker effective 2/16/24
• Approved contingent employment of Erica A. Colombi as Student Labor effective 3/25/24
• Approved 24-32 County Payroll for $146,767.25
• Approved 02-02-24 County Expense warrant for $50,810.62

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-7-2024

The Commission will review minutes, personnel appointments, and payroll warrants. The agenda includes a bid opening for tank removal at the Norfolk County Agricultural School and an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Westwood.

• Contingent employment for three student workers at Norfolk County Agricultural School
• Appointment of Chad Rudolph as Senior Clerk for the Registry of Deeds at $41,998.48/yr.
• Bid openings for Underground Storage Tank Removal at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Westwood for Weights & Measures Inspectional Services
• Authorization for a MassDOT Order of Taking on Mechanic St. (Route 140) in Bellingham, MA

The Commission approved several million dollars in ARPA grants for Brookline, Westwood, and Franklin. They also authorized a Weights and Measures agreement with Westwood and approved three student worker hires. A proposal to appoint a Senior Clerk was defeated due to a hiring freeze.

• Approved ARPA grants: Brookline ($5,388,559.73), Westwood ($1,027,249.00 and $250,000.00), and Franklin ($500,000.00)
• Approved Inter-Municipal Agreement with Town of Westwood for Weights & Measures Inspectional Services
• Denied appointment of Chad Rudolph as Senior Clerk (2-1)
• Approved contingent employment for student workers Isabella G. Musiak, Landon F. Holmes, and Marliana R. Poillucci
• Authorized Chair to sign MassDOT attestation for Order of Taking on Mechanic St. in Bellingham
• Approved payroll and expense warrants for County and School accounts
• Approved Minutes of the January 31, 2024 meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-31-2024

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve payroll warrants, examine ARPA reports, and review bid openings for a new public address system at the Agricultural High School. The agenda also includes reviewing several personnel appointments, retirements, and resignations.

• Bid opening for purchase and installation of a Public Address System for Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Contract award for printing services for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
• Personnel change: Retirement date change for Lauren E. Seaman, Executive Administrative Assistant ($107,694.86/yr)
• Personnel change: Contingent employment for Ava B. Griffin as Student Worker ($15.00/hr)
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants and ARPA Warrants

The Commission approved the minutes from January 24, 2024, and authorized several personnel actions for the Norfolk County Agricultural School. The board also voted to execute payroll and expense warrants totaling $332,233.42.

• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of January 24, 2024
• Approved retirement date change for Lauren E. Seaman ($107,694.86/yr)
• Approved contingent employment for Ava B. Griffin ($15.00/hr)
• Approved resignations of Eileen F. Czyrklis, Doreen A. Dix, Christiane N Maziarz, and Lauren P. Zysk
• Approved County Payroll 24-29(15) for $148,383.08
• Approved County Expense 01-05-24 for $178,075.34
• Approved US Bank NCAHS Loan Interest payment of $25,775.00

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-24-2024

The Commission will review meeting minutes, approve payroll warrants, and consider personnel matters for the Norfolk County Agricultural School. The agenda also includes a vote on an IT policy side letter with AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417.

• Vote on Side letter of Agreement between Norfolk County Commissioners and AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417 regarding IT Policy
• Personnel notice: Nicole M. Forsyth as 183 Day Instructor at $105,054.62/yr
• Personnel notice: John D. O’Keefe as Substitute Instructor at $125.00/day
• Approval of ARPA Warrants
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 report

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling over $1.2 million and executed personnel changes for the Norfolk County Agricultural School. The board also confirmed the County Director's authority regarding IT policy and accepted the December 2023 Trial Balance.

• Approved payroll and expense warrants: County payroll $148,206.66, School payroll $367,888.15, and County expenses $671,426.32
• Approved address change for Nicole M. Forsyth (183 Day Instructor) at $105,054.62/yr
• Approved contingent employment for John D. O’Keefe as Substitute Instructor at $125.00/day
• Confirmed County Director John Cronin had authority to act on behalf of Commissioners regarding IT policy
• Accepted December 2023 Trial Balance as submitted
• Voted to take a personnel matter from the Register of Deeds under advisement
• Approved minutes from January 10 and January 17 open and executive sessions

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-17-2024

The Commission will consider a petition to discontinue a portion of Page Street in Stoughton, located between Route 24 and the Stoughton/Avon town line. The meeting also includes reviews of payroll warrants, ARPA warrants, and bid openings for Registry of Deeds printing services.

• Petition to discontinue part of Page Street in Stoughton
• Bid opening for Norfolk County Registry of Deeds printing rebid
• Approval of November 2023 Trial Balance
• Review of ARPA warrants and American Rescue Plan Act report
• Notice of resignation for JV Girls Volleyball Coach at Norfolk County Agricultural School

The Commissioners conditionally approved a petition to discontinue a 37,316 square foot portion of the 1872 layout of Page Street in Stoughton. The board also approved several payroll and expense warrants and accepted the November 2023 Trial Balance.

• Conditionally approved discontinuance of a portion of Page Street in Stoughton (2-0)
• Approved 24-28 County Payroll for $150,186.57 (2-0)
• Approved 03-24 County Expense for $93,299.11 (2-0)
• Approved 24-07A School Expense for $158,336.65 (2-0)
• Accepted November 2023 Trial Balance (2-0)
• Tabled Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2024 (2-0)
• Tabled Executive Session Minutes of January 10, 2024 (2-0)
• Accepted resignation of Kathleen Smelstor as JV Girls Volleyball Coach (2-0)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-10-2024

The Commission will discuss the development and timeline for the FY25 budget. The meeting includes personnel updates for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and the approval of payroll and ARPA warrants.

• Review of FY25 Budget Development and Timeline
• Resignation of Evan P. Maietta, Senior Animal Science Foreperson ($49,674.04/yr)
• Contingency appointment of Madalyn M. Beker, Substitute Instructor ($125.00/day)
• Contingency appointment of Caroline E. Troutman, Student Worker ($16.50/hr)
• Approval of Payroll, Expense, and ARPA warrants

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved several personnel actions for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and authorized payroll and expense warrants. The board also received reports on ARPA fund deadlines and the FY25 budget timeline.

• Approved Minutes of the January 3, 2024 meeting
• Approved resignation of Evan P. Maietta as Senior Animal Science Foreperson
• Approved address change for Lauren G. Fraser, 183 Day Instructor
• Approved contingency appointment of Madalyn M. Beker as Substitute Instructor
• Approved contingency appointment of Caroline E. Troutman as Student Worker
• Approved title change for Alleyn J. Cole as Varsity Girls Softball Coach
• Approved County Payroll of $161,900.43 and School Payroll of $369,262.02
• Approved County Expense warrant of $36,787.17

Norfolk County Commission Meetin 1-3-24

The Commission will meet to discuss personnel appointments and retirements, including roles at the Norfolk County Agricultural School. The body will also review reports and warrants related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Retirement of Lauren Seaman, Executive Administrative Assistant ($107,694.86)
• Appointment of Laura A Damon as Executive Administrative Assistant ($83,853.04/yr)
• Promotion of Patrick M. Colantuoni to Senior Building Custodian ($51,786.93/yr)
• Report on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Approval of payroll, expense, and ARPA warrants

The Commission elected Joseph P. Shea as Chairman for the 2024 calendar year. The board approved several personnel changes and authorized multiple payroll and expense warrants.

• Elected Joseph P. Shea as Chairman for calendar year 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Minutes of the December 20, 2023 meeting
• Accepted retirement of Lauren Seaman as Executive Administrative Assistant
• Appointed Laura A Damon as Executive Administrative Assistant ($83,853.04/yr)
• Promoted Patrick M. Colantuoni to Senior Building Custodian ($51,786.93/yr)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants including $2,517,899.84 for County expenses
• Approved payroll for School ($374,107.57 and $120,725.51) and County ($151,414.62 and $148,111.00)
• Approved School expense of $118,115.48 and credit card payment of $2,959.00

Annual Quarterly Meeting

The County Commissioners established the dates and times for their quarterly meetings during the 2024 calendar year. This document serves as the official schedule for the transaction of County business.

• Quarterly meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024
• Quarterly meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024
• Quarterly meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024
• Meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024