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February 8, 2024
13 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
Every vote, in order
Item 2: Discussion regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for Negotiations with AFSCME
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Approve the transfer of the ABCC Licenses for 33 and 33A North Main Street, Sherborn
Motion: Move to approve the transfer of the ABCC Licenses for 33 and 33A North Main Street, Sherborn. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the transfer of the ABCC Licenses for 33 and 33A North Main Street, Sherborn. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Update on Status of Sherborn Library Project and related Litigation
Approve and enter into the settlement agreement with Five Star Bldg Corp, et al
Motion: Move to approve and enter into the settlement agreement with Five Star Bldg Corp, et al. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve and enter into the settlement agreement with Five Star Bldg Corp, et al. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Appointments
Appoint Jennifer Debin to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire February 8, 2027
Motion: Move to appoint Jennifer Debin to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire February 8, 2027. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Jennifer Debin to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire February 8, 2027. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Appoint Kathy Horigan Dye to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire December 30, 2024
Motion: Move to appoint Kathy Horigan Dye to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire December 30, 2024. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Kathy Horigan Dye to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire December 30, 2024. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant as presented per MGL ch 39, s 10
Motion: Move to approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant as presented per MGL ch 39, s 10. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye (Paul DeRensis recused)
Yes: Johnson, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Paul DeRensis recused, so Paul DeRensis is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant as presented per MGL ch 39, s 10. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye (Paul DeRensis recused).” (Motion: Waldron, second: Johnson)
Open the Warrant
Motion: Move to open the Warrant. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to open the Warrant. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Neutra)
Add the article to adopt the Community Preservation Act with the amendments discussed
Motion: Move to add the article to adopt the Community Preservation Act with the amendments discussed. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe roll call does not list Eric Johnson, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to add the article to adopt the Community Preservation Act with the amendments discussed. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Neutra)
Close the Warrant
Motion: Move to close the Warrant. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to close the Warrant. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: DeRensis)
Review, Discussion, and Consideration of draft Warrant Articles for 2024 ATM
Refer Zoning Bylaw articles to Create a Multi Family Overlay District and amendment to Section 4.9 Affordable Housing to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
Motion: Move to refer Zoning Bylaw articles to Create a Multi Family Overlay District and amendment to Section 4.9 Affordable Housing to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Vote: 5 - 0 via roll call
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to refer Zoning Bylaw articles to Create a Multi Family Overlay District and amendment to Section 4.9 Affordable Housing to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Vote: 5 - 0 via roll call.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
ARPA Funding Update
Reallocate $71,690.13 to the unspent/unallocated ARPA balance
Motion: Move to reallocate $71,690.13 to the unspent/unallocated ARPA balance. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to reallocate $71,690.13 to the unspent/unallocated ARPA balance. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Routine Business
Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn - 9:20PM Moved: Paul DeRensis Secon: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn - 9:20PM Moved: Paul DeRensis Secon: Marian Neutra Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
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