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October 7, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Eric Johnson, George Morrill, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order and Reading of the Agenda
Approve the Agenda as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consent Agenda
Accept the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to accept the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of New Beer and Wine License
Approve the new beer & wine license for Art's Specialties to expire December 31, 2021 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the license on behalf of the Board
Motion: Move to approve the new beer & wine license for Art's Specialties to expire December 31, 2021 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the license on behalf of the Board. Moved: George Morrill Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the new beer & wine license for Art's Specialties to expire December 31, 2021 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the license on behalf of the Board. Moved: George Morrill Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: DeRensis)
TOTAL: $12,125.08
Approve the ARPA requests as presented
Motion: Move to approve the ARPA requests as presented. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the ARPA requests as presented. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Consideration of Update to the Financial Policy
Approve the Fiscal Guidance Policies as presented
Motion: Move to approve the Fiscal Guidance Policies as presented. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Fiscal Guidance Policies as presented. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: Waldron)
Approve the Reserves Policy as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Reserves Policy as amended. Moved: George Morrill Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Reserves Policy as amended. Moved: George Morrill Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: DeRensis)
Consideration of Appointments
Approve all appointments as presented for terms specified
Motion: Move to approve all appointments as presented for terms specified. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve all appointments as presented for terms specified. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Update on Town Hall Space Needs
Direct Sean Killeen to move forward with the plan as presented
Motion: Move to direct Sean Killeen to move forward with the plan as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to direct Sean Killeen to move forward with the plan as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis - aye, Morrill - aye, Waldron - aye, Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Administrative Items & Routine Business
Adjourn to Executive Session for the following items. The Board will return to Open Session to adjourn the evening. 8:26PM Item 1: Meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L....
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session for the following items. The Board will return to Open Session to adjourn the evening. 8:26PM Item 1: Meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), (6) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007) to discuss 31 Hunting Lane and Igor Lybarsky et al. v Town of Sherborn, Land Court Action No 21 MISC PS 000193 (Speicher); Item 2: to meet with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Conservation Commission to discuss a complainer letter dated August 16, 2021 from Jonathan Hodson-Walker and Lisa Hodson-Walker of Silverwood Farm LLC against the Conservation Commission pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1),(3), and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM 449 Mass 444 (2007); Item 3: To discuss strategy with respect to threatened potential litigation if the Chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board and Town, and the Chair does so declare, to discuss the Town Library pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007); Item 4: Review of Executive Session Minutes from 2020 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, secs 21(a)(3) and (22)g and review of 9/23/2021 Executive Session Minutes for Consideration of Release. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye, Morrill, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn to Executive Session for the following items. The Board will return to Open Session to adjourn the evening. 8:26PM Item 1: Meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), (6) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007) to discuss 31 Hunting Lane and Igor Lybarsky et al. v Town of Sherborn, Land Court Action No 21 MISC PS 000193 (Speicher); Item 2: to meet with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Conservation Commission to discuss a complainer letter dated August 16, 2021 from Jonathan Hodson-Walker and Lisa Hodson-Walker of Silverwood Farm LLC against the Conservation Commission pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1),(3), and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM 449 Mass 444 (2007); Item 3: To discuss strategy with respect to threatened potential litigation if the Chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board and Town, and the Chair does so declare, to discuss the Town Library pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007); Item 4: Review of Executive Session Minutes from 2020 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, secs 21(a)(3) and (22)g and review of 9/23/2021 Executive Session Minutes for Consideration of Release. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye, Morrill, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Waldron)
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