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November 2, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Paul DeRensis, who is counted absent.
Present: Eric Johnson, Jeff Waldron, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai
Absent: Paul DeRensis
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 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: to discuss strategy with respect to threatened potential litigation if the Chair so declares...
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: 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 matter of Five Star Bldg. Corp v Town of Sherborn, pursuant to MGL c 30A s 21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (Library); Item 2: strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with non-bargaining employee pursuant to MGL c 30A, s 21 (a)(2) (Police Chief); Item 3: pursuant to MGL c 30A, s 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of MGL c 30A, s 22 to review the minutes of Executive Sessions; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (review minutes of Executive Sessions on January 13, 2022; February 3, 2022; February 10, 2022, February 12, 2002; February 12, 2022; February 24, 2022; March 10, 2022; March 24, 2022) Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:15 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: 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 matter of Five Star Bldg. Corp v Town of Sherborn, pursuant to MGL c 30A s 21(a)(3) and (7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (Library); Item 2: strategy session to prepare for contract negotiations with non-bargaining employee pursuant to MGL c 30A, s 21 (a)(2) (Police Chief); Item 3: pursuant to MGL c 30A, s 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of MGL c 30A, s 22 to review the minutes of Executive Sessions; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (review minutes of Executive Sessions on January 13, 2022; February 3, 2022; February 10, 2022, February 12, 2002; February 12, 2022; February 24, 2022; March 10, 2022; March 24, 2022) Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Johnson)
7:15 PM- Open Session
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Neutra)
NStar/Eversource Public Pole Hearing
Approve the petition from NStar as presented
Motion: Move to approve the petition from NStar as presented. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the petition from NStar as presented. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Conservation Restriction Amendment for 164 Forest Street
Approve the Conservation Restriction Amendment as presented
Motion: Move to approve the Conservation Restriction Amendment as presented. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Conservation Restriction Amendment as presented. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Johnson)
Consideration of Filing Special Legislation as approved at October 17, 2023 Special Town
Issue letter to Representative Areana DeRosa with request for Special Legislation for the Town of Sherborn
Motion: Move to issue letter to Representative Areana DeRosa with request for Special Legislation for the Town of Sherborn. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Waldron; aye
Yes: Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting for the next discussion Consideration of Filing Special Leg”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to issue letter to Representative Areana DeRosa with request for Special Legislation for the Town of Sherborn. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Various Appointments
Appoint Campbell Armstrong to Leland Farms Board of Trustees for a term to expire June 15, 2026
Motion: Move to appoint Campbell Armstrong to Leland Farms Board of Trustees for a term to expire June 15, 2026. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Campbell Armstrong to Leland Farms Board of Trustees for a term to expire June 15, 2026. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)
Elder Housing Committee - Mary Roque for a 3-year term
Appoint Mary Roque to the Elder Housing Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2026
Motion: Move to appoint Mary Roque to the Elder Housing Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2026. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Mary Roque to the Elder Housing Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2026. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)
Sherborn Police Department - Spencer Shock, new officer
Appoint Spencer Shock to the Sherborn Police Department
Motion: Move to appoint Spencer Shock to the Sherborn Police Department. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Spencer Shock to the Sherborn Police Department. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Neutra)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn to at 8:31 pm. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn to at 8:31 pm. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai; aye; Johnson, aye; Waldron; aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Neutra)
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