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December 5, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Johnson, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai
Absent: None
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. Meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) and...
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1. Meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss Igor Lybarsky, Trustee et al. v. Town of Sherborn, Land Court No. 21 MISC PS 000193 (HPS) and 31 Hunting Lane, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-05 and 41 North Main Street, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-06, and pursuant to G.L. c .30A, s. 21(a)(7) "[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements," specifically the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) (discuss privileged communications from Town Counsel re litigation). Item 2. Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to G. L. c.30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (Lieutenant Position-Police Department) Item 3. Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to G.L. c..30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (DPW Director) Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; Johnson, 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. Meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss Igor Lybarsky, Trustee et al. v. Town of Sherborn, Land Court No. 21 MISC PS 000193 (HPS) and 31 Hunting Lane, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-05 and 41 North Main Street, LLC v. Sherborn Board of Appeals, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2021-06, and pursuant to G.L. c .30A, s. 21(a)(7) "[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements," specifically the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) (discuss privileged communications from Town Counsel re litigation). Item 2. Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to G. L. c.30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (Lieutenant Position-Police Department) Item 3. Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to G.L. c..30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (DPW Director) Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Waldron)
Approve the agenda
Motion: Move to approve the agenda. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; DeRensis, nay (based on a technical reason) Johnson, aye 4-1-0
Yes: Johnson, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronNo: DeRensis
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the agenda. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; DeRensis, nay (based on a technical reason) Johnson, aye 4-1-0.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Neutra)
Open the warrant effective December 5, 2024, and to close the Warrant on January 23, 2025, at 5PM
Motion: Move to open the warrant effective December 5, 2024, and to close the Warrant on January 23, 2025, at 5PM. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to open the warrant effective December 5, 2024, and to close the Warrant on January 23, 2025, at 5PM. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Waldron, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of appointment to the Energy and Sustainability Committee
Appoint Rashel Masters to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2027
Motion: Move to appoint Rashel Masters to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2027. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Rashel Masters to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2027. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Approve a Residential Factor of One for the upcoming Fiscal Year
Motion: Move to approve a Residential Factor of One for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve a Residential Factor of One for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
All Licenses that were part of the public packet posted on the Town's Website be renewed in accordance with their terms
Motion: Move that all Licenses that were part of the public packet posted on the Town's Website be renewed in accordance with their terms. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move that all Licenses that were part of the public packet posted on the Town's Website be renewed in accordance with their terms. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Sean Killeen, DPW Director, is requesting a Reserve Fund Transfer for upgrades to the Septic Pumps and
Recommend favorable action by the Advisory Committee for two Reserve Fund Requests, one for Town Buildings in the amount of $115,649 and the other for the Fire Department in the amount of $20,066.09
Motion: Recommend favorable action by the Advisory Committee for two Reserve Fund Requests, one for Town Buildings in the amount of $115,649 and the other for the Fire Department in the amount of $20,066.09. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion: Recommend favorable action by the Advisory Committee for two Reserve Fund Requests, one for Town Buildings in the amount of $115,649 and the other for the Fire Department in the amount of $20,066.09. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Johnson, aye..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Transfer $100,000 previously allocated to the Woodhaven Leland Farms Water Project to design work for the Sherborn History Center and Museum, provided the 2024 Annual Town Meeting appropriation for it
Motion: Move that $100,000 previously allocated to the Woodhaven Leland Farms Water Project be transferred from that project to the design work for the Sherborn History Center and Museum, provided, however the Town Meeting appropriation at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting for such purposes are not spent. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move that $100,000 previously allocated to the Woodhaven Leland Farms Water Project be transferred from that project to the design work for the Sherborn History Center and Museum, provided, however the Town Meeting appropriation at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting for such purposes are not spent. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Interagency Agreements
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Interagency Agreements to obligate all remaining unobligated ARPA Funds
Motion: Move to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Interagency Agreements to obligate all remaining unobligated ARPA Funds. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Interagency Agreements to obligate all remaining unobligated ARPA Funds. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approval
Motion: Move approval. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move approval. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
MBTA Multi Family Overlay Zoning District Public Hearing is being held on December 17th
Adjourn
Motion: Move to Adjourn Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to Adjourn Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye; DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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