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March 24, 2022
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Eric Johnson, George Morrill, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra
Absent: None
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Call to Order and Recess to Executive Session
Recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with Non-Bargaining Employee pursuant to...
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with Non-Bargaining Employee pursuant to MGL c30A, Sections 21(a)(2), and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007) (DPW Director), and Item 2: 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). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with Non-Bargaining Employee pursuant to MGL c30A, Sections 21(a)(2), and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007) (DPW Director), and Item 2: 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). Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Morrill, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: Waldron)
Consideration of a One-Day Liquor License - Pauline Bownes, 4/2/22, Sherborn
Accept the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to accept the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Morrill)
Consideration of a Joint Appointment with Sherborn Water Commissioners
Appoint Tara Hourihan for a term to expire at the Annual Town Election
Motion: Move to appoint Tara Hourihan for a term to expire at the Annual Town Election. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye;
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Tara Hourihan for a term to expire at the Annual Town Election. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye;.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Morrill)
Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with All In Energy
Approve the MOU with All In Energy and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign it on behalf of the Board
Motion: Move to approve the MOU with All In Energy and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign it on behalf of the Board. Moved: George Morrill Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the MOU with All In Energy and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign it on behalf of the Board. Moved: George Morrill Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: DeRensis)
Consideration of MWRA Aqueduct Application
Authorize the application as presented to MWRA for permission to use the Sudbury Aqueduct lands in the Town of Sherborn for pedestrian and recreational use after the Select Board determines which...
Motion: Move to authorize the application as presented to MWRA for permission to use the Sudbury Aqueduct lands in the Town of Sherborn for pedestrian and recreational use after the Select Board determines which parts of the aqueduct are safe to open. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the application as presented to MWRA for permission to use the Sudbury Aqueduct lands in the Town of Sherborn for pedestrian and recreational use after the Select Board determines which parts of the aqueduct are safe to open. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Morrill)
Approve the contract as presented
Motion: Move to approve the contract as presented. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye
Yes: Johnson, Morrill, Neutra, WaldronThe minutes say “Paul DeRensis recused himself from the discussion and vote. Police ch”, so Paul DeRensis is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the contract as presented. Moved: George Morrill Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: Waldron)
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