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June 13, 2024
12 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Jeff Waldron is not on the attendance list but is named in the minutes’ votes (as mover, seconder or voter); under MassVoter’s rule a member not on the attendance list is not counted present, so that member’s votes and motions are not shown (see the notes on each vote).
Present: Eric Johnson, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai
Absent: Jeff Waldron
Every vote, in order
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Vote: 4 - 0 (Paul DeRensis not present for vote)
The minutes say Paul DeRensis was not present for this vote, so Paul DeRensis is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 3 members were on the attendance list for this vote (Eric Johnson, Marian Neutra and Steven L. Tsai). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Vote: 4 - 0 (Paul DeRensis not present for vote).” (Motion: Johnson, second: Tsai)
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate Eric Johnson as Chair of the Select Board
Motion: Move to nominate Eric Johnson as Chair of the Select Board. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsar Vote: 4 - 0 (Eric Johnson did not vote)
The minutes say Eric Johnson did not vote, so Eric Johnson is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 3 members were on the attendance list for this vote (Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra and Steven L. Tsai). Showing the count only. The minutes name Jeff Waldron as the mover, but Jeff Waldron is not on the attendance list, so under MassVoter’s rule no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to nominate Eric Johnson as Chair of the Select Board. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsar Vote: 4 - 0 (Eric Johnson did not vote).” (second: Tsai)
Nominate Steven Tsai as Vice Chair of the Select Board
Motion: Move to nominate Steven Tsai as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: 4 - 0 (Steven Tsai did not vote)
The minutes say Steven L. Tsai did not vote, so Steven L. Tsai is not shown as voting. The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 3 members were on the attendance list for this vote (Eric Johnson, Paul DeRensis and Marian Neutra). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to nominate Steven Tsai as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: 4 - 0 (Steven Tsai did not vote).” (Motion: Johnson, second: DeRensis)
Nominate Jeffrey Waldron as Clerk of the Select Board
Motion: Move to nominate Jeffrey Waldron as Clerk of the Select Board. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: 4 - 0 (Jeffrey Waldron did not vote)
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to nominate Jeffrey Waldron as Clerk of the Select Board. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: 4 - 0 (Jeffrey Waldron did not vote).” (Motion: Neutra, second: DeRensis)
Request to Use $25,000 from the Sale of Surplus Equipment to supplement a
Utilize up to $25,000 of funds from the Sale of Surplus Equipment to supplement the $40,035 grant for the purchase of new Electronic Control Weapon (Taser)
Motion: Move to utilize up to $25,000 of funds from the Sale of Surplus Equipment to supplement the $40,035 grant for the purchase of new Electronic Control Weapon (Taser). Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
The vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to utilize up to $25,000 of funds from the Sale of Surplus Equipment to supplement the $40,035 grant for the purchase of new Electronic Control Weapon (Taser). Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
350th Celebration Update and acceptance of Grant from Middlesex Savings
Accept the donation from Middlesex Savings in the amount of $10,000 per MGL Ch 44, Sec 53I
Motion: Move to accept the donation from Middlesex Savings in the amount of $10,000 per MGL Ch 44, Sec 53I. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
The vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the donation from Middlesex Savings in the amount of $10,000 per MGL Ch 44, Sec 53I. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Various Board and Committee Annual Appointments
Approve all appointments excluding the Conservation Commission and Town Forest Committee as listed with modified appointment dates
Motion: Move to approve all appointments excluding the Conservation Commission and Town Forest Committee as listed with modified appointment dates. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye
The vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown. The minutes name Jeff Waldron as the seconder, but Jeff Waldron is not on the attendance list, so under MassVoter’s rule no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve all appointments excluding the Conservation Commission and Town Forest Committee as listed with modified appointment dates. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis)
Appoint Courtney Ek and Jacob Strauss to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 15, 2027 and to appoint Michael Lesser to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June...
Motion: Move to appoint Courtney Ek and Jacob Strauss to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 15, 2027 and to appoint Michael Lesser to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 15, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye (Tsai abstained)
Yes: DeRensis, Johnson, NeutraAbstained: TsaiThe vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown. The minutes name Jeff Waldron as the seconder, but Jeff Waldron is not on the attendance list, so under MassVoter’s rule no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Courtney Ek and Jacob Strauss to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 15, 2027 and to appoint Michael Lesser to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 15, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye (Tsai abstained).” (Motion: DeRensis)
Consideration/Request for Use of ARPA Funds
Approve the use of $900 in ARPA Funds for the GIS Inventory of Wells and Septic
Motion: Move to approve the use of $900 in ARPA Funds for the GIS Inventory of Wells and Septic. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
The vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown. The minutes name Jeff Waldron as the seconder, but Jeff Waldron is not on the attendance list, so under MassVoter’s rule no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the use of $900 in ARPA Funds for the GIS Inventory of Wells and Septic. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis)
Acceptance of Housekeeping changes to the SB Regulations for Codification
Approve the Select Board regulations of the Code of the Town of Sherborn as renumbered, revised, and codified as Chapter 320, Driveway Regulations, and Chapter 330, Farm Pond Regulations subject...
Motion: Move to approve the Select Board regulations of the Code of the Town of Sherborn as renumbered, revised, and codified as Chapter 320, Driveway Regulations, and Chapter 330, Farm Pond Regulations subject to confirmation by Town Counsel that a Public Hearing can be dispensed with. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
The vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown. The minutes name Jeff Waldron as the mover, but Jeff Waldron is not on the attendance list, so under MassVoter’s rule no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Select Board regulations of the Code of the Town of Sherborn as renumbered, revised, and codified as Chapter 320, Driveway Regulations, and Chapter 330, Farm Pond Regulations subject to confirmation by Town Counsel that a Public Hearing can be dispensed with. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (second: Tsai)
Consideration of raising the Sr. Tax Credit Allowance from $1,000 to $1,500
Approve raising the Senior Tax Credit Allowance to $1,500
Motion: Move to approve raising the Senior Tax Credit Allowance to $1,500. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
The vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown. The minutes name Jeff Waldron as the seconder, but Jeff Waldron is not on the attendance list, so under MassVoter’s rule no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve raising the Senior Tax Credit Allowance to $1,500. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
The vote also lists Jeff Waldron (yes), who is not on the attendance list; under MassVoter’s rule that member is not counted present, so only the votes of the members on the list are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
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