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April 7, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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 6:30 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 6:30 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: discussion with Labor Counsel regarding collective bargaining strategy for negotiations with AFSCME Council 93, Local 335 (DPW Bargaining Unit) pursuant to MGL c 30A, Sections 21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007); Item 3: to meet with Town Counsel to discuss a complaint letter dated August 16, 2021 from Jonathan Hodson-Walker and Lisa Hodson-Walker of Silverwood Farm LLC and potential litigation against the Conservation Commission, and the status of consultant's review and report, pursuant to MGL c 30A, Sections 21(a)(1), (3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007); Item 4: meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c 30A, Sections 21(a)(3), (6) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007), to discuss 31 Hunting Lane, 41 N Main St., Igor Lybarsky et al. v. Town of Sherborn, Land Court No. 21 MISC PS 000193 (HPS) and 31 Hunting Lane, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-05 and 41 North Main Street, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-06; Item 5: to discuss strategy with respect to threatened potential litigati
From the minutes
“Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 6:30 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: discussion with Labor Counsel regarding collective bargaining strategy for negotiations with AFSCME Council 93, Local 335 (DPW Bargaining Unit) pursuant to MGL c 30A, Sections 21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007); Item 3: to meet with Town Counsel to discuss a complaint letter dated August 16, 2021 from Jonathan Hodson-Walker and Lisa Hodson-Walker of Silverwood Farm LLC and potential litigation against the Conservation Commission, and the status of consultant's review and report, pursuant to MGL c 30A, Sections 21(a)(1), (3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass 444 (2007); Item 4: meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c 30A, Sections 21(a)(3), (6) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007), to discuss 31 Hunting Lane, 41 N Main St., Igor Lybarsky et al. v. Town of Sherborn, Land Court No. 21 MISC PS 000193 (HPS) and 31 Hunting Lane, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-05 and 41 North Main Street, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-06; Item 5: 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). There was a motion to amend Item 1 to read "prepare for and conduct contract negotiations". Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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
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“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)
Consent Agenda
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
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“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 Appointments
Approve appointments as presented
Motion: Move to approve appointments as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldon Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
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“Motion: Move to approve appointments as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldon Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Promoters License
Approve waiver for the Promoters License to hold the Annual Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm
Motion: Move to approve waiver for the Promoters License to hold the Annual Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm. 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 waiver for the Promoters License to hold the Annual Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm. Moved: George Morrill Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: Morrill, second: DeRensis)
Consideration of Sunsetting the Sherborn Housing Partnership
Approve sunsetting of the Sherborn Housing Partnership
Motion: Move to approve sunsetting of the Sherborn Housing Partnership. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
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“Motion: Move to approve sunsetting of the Sherborn Housing Partnership. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Town Meeting Quorum
Reduce quorum for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to 20
Motion: Move to reduce quorum for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to 20. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye, Waldron - nay
Yes: DeRensis, Johnson, Morrill, NeutraNo: Waldron
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to reduce quorum for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to 20. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: George Morrill Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye, Waldron - nay.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Morrill)
Consideration of contract for Town Administrator Search
Sign the contract with Municipal Resources, Inc. to conduct the Town Administrator Search
Motion: Move to sign the contract with Municipal Resources, Inc. to conduct the Town Administrator Search. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to sign the contract with Municipal Resources, Inc. to conduct the Town Administrator Search. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board
Motion: Move to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
PFAS Test Results: Town Owned Wells
Direct DPW to engage Whitewater in feasibility study; look into engineers and to have Gino Carlucci look into possible grant funding
Motion: Move to direct DPW to engage Whitewater in feasibility study; look into engineers and to have Gino Carlucci look into possible grant funding. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to direct DPW to engage Whitewater in feasibility study; look into engineers and to have Gino Carlucci look into possible grant funding. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Roadway Projects
Approve use of Chapter 90 funds for shimming and rubber chip seal of North Main Street for an estimated cost of $192,000
Motion: Move to approve use of Chapter 90 funds for shimming and rubber chip seal of North Main Street for an estimated cost of $192,000. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve use of Chapter 90 funds for shimming and rubber chip seal of North Main Street for an estimated cost of $192,000. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Administrative Items & Routine Business
Appoint George Morrill to speak at the upcoming DSHS Graduation on behalf of the Select Board
Motion: Move to appoint George Morrill to speak at the upcoming DSHS Graduation on behalf of the Select Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint George Morrill to speak at the upcoming DSHS Graduation on behalf of the Select Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Johnson - aye, Waldron - aye, Neutra - aye, Morrill - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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