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October 5, 2023
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
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: pursuant to MGL c 30A s 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: pursuant to MGL c 30A s 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and the Chair does so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position (7 Leland Farm). Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, 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: pursuant to MGL c 30A s 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and the Chair does so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position (7 Leland Farm). Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Johnson)
Approve the agenda
Motion: Move to approve the agenda. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Eric Johnson Vote: 4 - 0 via roll call
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were on the attendance list for this vote (Eric Johnson, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra and Steven L. Tsai). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the agenda. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Eric Johnson Vote: 4 - 0 via roll call.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Johnson)
350 Year Town Celebration
Authorize the 350th Steering Committee to determine a signature gift and raise funds for it
Motion: Move to authorize the 350th Steering Committee to determine a signature gift and raise funds for it. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the 350th Steering Committee to determine a signature gift and raise funds for it. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: DeRensis)
Consideration of Hunting on Town Forest Lands on Saturdays
Approve the request of the Town Forest Committee to allow bow hunting on Town Forest Land on Saturdays for one year
Motion: Move to approve the request of the Town Forest Committee to allow bow hunting on Town Forest Land on Saturdays for one year. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the request of the Town Forest Committee to allow bow hunting on Town Forest Land on Saturdays for one year. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Grant of Permanent Easement: Upper Charles Rail Trail
Sign easement as presented
Motion: Move to sign easement as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to sign easement as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
2023 Special Town Meeting
Support amended Special Legislation
Motion: Move to support amended Special Legislation. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Waldron; aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson Left the meeting for the next discussion 2023 Special Town Meeting North She”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to support amended Special Legislation. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
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Adjourn
Motion to adjourn to at 9:17 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn to at 9:17 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; DeRensis; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
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