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July 1, 2021
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Johnson, George Morrill, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Sherborn Select Board
Call Meeting to Order
Motion to Call Meeting to Order Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye, Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to Call Meeting to Order Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye, Johnson, aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: Waldron)
Reading of the Agenda
Amend the Agenda by deferring Item #6 - Consideration of Finalizing New Annual Appointment Process to the July 15, 2021 Select Board Meeting
Motion: Move to amend the Agenda by deferring Item #6 - Consideration of Finalizing New Annual Appointment Process to the July 15, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to amend the Agenda by deferring Item #6 - Consideration of Finalizing New Annual Appointment Process to the July 15, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: Waldron)
Reorganization of the Select Board
Elect Eric Johnson as the Chair
Move to Elect Eric Johnson as the Chair. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: George Morrill Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill
From the minutes
“Move to Elect Eric Johnson as the Chair. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: George Morrill Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Morrill)
Elect Jeffery Waldron as the Vice Chair
Motion to Elect Jeffery Waldron as the Vice Chair. Moved: George Morrill Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill
From the minutes
“Motion to Elect Jeffery Waldron as the Vice Chair. Moved: George Morrill Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill.” (Motion: Morrill, second: Neutra)
Elect Marian Neutra as the Clerk
Motion to Elect Marian Neutra as the Clerk. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: George Morrill Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill
From the minutes
“Motion to Elect Marian Neutra as the Clerk. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: George Morrill Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Morrill)
Consideration of Consent Agenda
Approve the Town Administrator's Payroll Warrant as presented
Motion: Move to approve the Town Administrator's Payroll Warrant as presented. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Town Administrator's Payroll Warrant as presented. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill.” (Motion: Morrill, second: Waldron)
Approve the meeting dates as presented and to keep the December 30, 2021 date as a reserve
Motion: Move to approve the meeting dates as presented and to keep the December 30, 2021 date as a reserve. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the meeting dates as presented and to keep the December 30, 2021 date as a reserve. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Bond Anticipation Note-Pine Hill Access Road and Woodhaven/Leland Well
Authorize the Treasurer to proceed as requested in the amount of $1,611,735 for Pine Hill Access Road and $198,000 for the Woodhaven Leland Farm Public Water Supply as presented by the Treasurer
Motion: Move to authorize the Treasurer to proceed as requested in the amount of $1,611,735 for Pine Hill Access Road and $198,000 for the Woodhaven Leland Farm Public Water Supply as presented by the Treasurer. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the Treasurer to proceed as requested in the amount of $1,611,735 for Pine Hill Access Road and $198,000 for the Woodhaven Leland Farm Public Water Supply as presented by the Treasurer. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Waldron, aye, Johnson, aye George Morrill.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Modified Motion:
Appoint everyone on the list for full terms except for the Conservation Commission as a courtesy to George Morrill and the appointment to the Tri County Vocational Regional School Committee as...
Move to appoint everyone on the list for full terms except for the Conservation Commission as a courtesy to George Morrill and the appointment to the Tri County Vocational Regional School Committee as that appointment needs to be done by the Select Board Chair, The Moderator and the Chair of the School Committee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Morrill, aye; DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Move to appoint everyone on the list for full terms except for the Conservation Commission as a courtesy to George Morrill and the appointment to the Tri County Vocational Regional School Committee as that appointment needs to be done by the Select Board Chair, The Moderator and the Chair of the School Committee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Morrill, aye; DeRensis, aye, Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Make all 3 appointments to the Conservation Commission as read by the Assistant Town Administrator
Motion: Move to make all 3 appointments to the Conservation Commission as read by the Assistant Town Administrator. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Discussion: George Morrill stated that we have received a complaint against Cindy Ostrowski by a resident and for that reason will not vote to appoint her to the Conservation Commission and we should not automatically appointment people when we get complaints, we also had another complaint that was lodged last week as well until we investigate exactly what went on. Eric Johnson stated that he had seen that complaint and also, unfortunate. Eric asked George if you would consider a one-year appointment for that individual. George Morrill stated that he is not voting for any of the Conservation Commission appointments before the Board tonight. Jeffrey Waldron stated that he has no documentation not to vote. Eric Johnson stated he would like to see a one year and to look into concerns. Marian Neutra asked about a process that should be in place and due process until we hear the full story and hear both sides, the Conservation Commission has a very difficult job. Eric Johnson stated that the process is stated in the Personnel Plan if we were to hold a hearing. Neil Kessler stated if complaints are coming in it would be helpful if they were notified and as a Commission there is always room for improvement. He is happy to have the correct process play out with the individual who is involved so that person could have the oppo
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, WaldronAbstained: MorrillThe roll call does not list Eric Johnson, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to make all 3 appointments to the Conservation Commission as read by the Assistant Town Administrator. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Discussion: George Morrill stated that we have received a complaint against Cindy Ostrowski by a resident and for that reason will not vote to appoint her to the Conservation Commission and we should not automatically appointment people when we get complaints, we also had another complaint that was lodged last week as well until we investigate exactly what went on. Eric Johnson stated that he had seen that complaint and also, unfortunate. Eric asked George if you would consider a one-year appointment for that individual. George Morrill stated that he is not voting for any of the Conservation Commission appointments before the Board tonight. Jeffrey Waldron stated that he has no documentation not to vote. Eric Johnson stated he would like to see a one year and to look into concerns. Marian Neutra asked about a process that should be in place and due process until we hear the full story and hear both sides, the Conservation Commission has a very difficult job. Eric Johnson stated that the process is stated in the Personnel Plan if we were to hold a hearing. Neil Kessler stated if complaints are coming in it would be helpful if they were notified and as a Commission there is always room for improvement. He is happy to have the correct process play out with the individual who is involved so that person could have the opportunity to present her side. Eric stated that there are two different things being discussed if the issue was happening during midterm of someone's appointment, then there is a process in the Personnel Plan to follow. If someone's term has come to an end there is nothing that says the Board needs to reappoint that person. George, agrees with Neil that we should hold a hearing so that the Board can hear both sides and agrees that the Board should go ahead with the appointments but also feels that when we received complaints against a Board or Committee member that an investigation should be conducted and then a hearing held so both sides can be heard. Paul DeRensis stated that he also looked into the incident and is satisfied that the appointment should go forward at this point in time and it doesn't mean that further review shouldn't occur, but the question before us is to reappoint someone who has served the Conservation Commission put in a lot of unpaid time, remember you are innocent until proven guilty. Roll Call Vote on Conservation Commission Appointments Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; George Morrill Abstained.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Sherborn Housing Trust Representative of the Select Board
Appoint George Morrill as the Board's representative on the Sherborn Housing Trust Committee
Motion: Move to appoint George Morrill as the Board's representative on the Sherborn Housing Trust Committee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye
Yes: DeRensis, Morrill, Neutra, WaldronThe roll call does not list Eric Johnson, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint George Morrill as the Board's representative on the Sherborn Housing Trust Committee. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Go into Executive Session for the justifications previously read by the Town Administrator as Chair of the Select Board I declare that the Executive Session is warranted and we leave open session...
Motion: Move to go into Executive Session for the justifications previously read by the Town Administrator as Chair of the Select Board I declare that the Executive Session is warranted and we leave open session and will return to adjourn the evening once the Executive Session has ended. Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Johnson, aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to go into Executive Session for the justifications previously read by the Town Administrator as Chair of the Select Board I declare that the Executive Session is warranted and we leave open session and will return to adjourn the evening once the Executive Session has ended. Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Johnson, aye.”
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the evening Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: George Morrill Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron aye; Morrill, aye; Neutra, aye
Yes: DeRensis, Morrill, Neutra, WaldronThe roll call does not list Eric Johnson, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the evening Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: George Morrill Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron aye; Morrill, aye; Neutra, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Morrill)
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