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August 24, 2023
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Johnson, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Eric Johnson left the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
Approve the agenda as amended by removing Item #7; Approval of SB Regulations for Town Codes to a meeting in September
Motion: Move to approve the agenda as amended by removing Item #7; Approval of SB Regulations for Town Codes to a meeting in September. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Vote: Johnson, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the agenda as amended by removing Item #7; Approval of SB Regulations for Town Codes to a meeting in September. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Vote: Johnson, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Post the 25 mph speed signs at this time at Town Lines
Motion : Move to post the 25 mph speed signs at this time at Town Lines. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye; Waldron Motion Adopted 5-0-0
The roll call does not give a vote for Jeff Waldron, but the count (5-0-0) matches the 5 members present, so all are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion : Move to post the 25 mph speed signs at this time at Town Lines. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye; Waldron Motion Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Consideration of Accepting Donations - $250 from Wegman's and $100 from Roche
Accept donations with gratitude and to use proceeds for Veterans Day ceremony
Motion : Move to accept donations with gratitude and to use proceeds for Veterans Day ceremony. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye; Waldron Motion Adopted 5-0-0
The roll call does not give a vote for Jeff Waldron, but the count (5-0-0) matches the 5 members present, so all are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion : Move to accept donations with gratitude and to use proceeds for Veterans Day ceremony. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye; Waldron Motion Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Approve the installation of two poles as requested by NSTAR/Eversource
Motion: Move to approve the installation of two poles as requested by NSTAR/Eversource. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye; Waldron Motion Adopted 4-0-0 DeRensis recused from vote
Yes: Johnson, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Paul DeRensis recused, so Paul DeRensis is not shown as voting. The roll call does not give a vote for Jeff Waldron, but the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 members present, so all are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the installation of two poles as requested by NSTAR/Eversource. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye; Waldron Motion Adopted 4-0-0 DeRensis recused from vote.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Tsai)
Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 a Town may act by a vote of the SB, in agreement with
Approve lowering the quorum from 100 to 50 for the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting
Motion: Move to approve lowering the quorum from 100 to 50 for the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting for this discussion Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 a Town ma”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve lowering the quorum from 100 to 50 for the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)
Approve subject to refining the Article Language by Town Counsel
Motion: Move to approve subject to refining the Article Language by Town Counsel Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting for this discussion Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 a Town ma”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve subject to refining the Article Language by Town Counsel Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Sending Comment Letter to MassHousing regarding Coolidge
Approve sending the Comment Letter as presented to MassHousing regarding Coolidge Street Homes 40B with amendments from Marian Neutra
Motion: Move to approve sending the Comment Letter as presented to MassHousing regarding Coolidge Street Homes 40B with amendments from Marian Neutra. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting for the evening Consideration of Sending Comment Letter to”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve sending the Comment Letter as presented to MassHousing regarding Coolidge Street Homes 40B with amendments from Marian Neutra. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting for the evening Consideration of Sending Comment Letter to”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye Motion adopted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn to at 9:30 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: 4- 0 via roll call
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting for the evening Consideration of Sending Comment Letter to”).
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn to at 9:30 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: 4- 0 via roll call.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
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