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Meeting roundup: oath, recess, straw poll on bamboo, and adjournment

City of Northfield Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

The work session included a proclamation, the swearing-in of Chief Scott Pollak, a short recess and resumption, a unanimous straw poll favoring repeal of the bamboo ordinance (follow-up requested), and adjournment at 7:34 p.m.

The Council opened at 6:02 p.m.; Mayor Chau presented a proclamation for retired Chief Mark VonColln and Chief Scott Pollak was sworn in. "At 6:33pm, on motions properly made and seconded, Council President Bucci called for a short recess," the transcript records; the meeting resumed at 6:49 p.m.

Council later took a straw poll on the bamboo ordinance with "all members present [in] favor of repealing it," though the solicitor and staff were asked to review enforcement implications and state guidance before any formal repeal. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. on motions properly made and seconded.