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January 9, 2025
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
Every vote, in order
Call to Order and Recess to Executive Session
Recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:30 pm, for matters pertaining to
Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:30 pm, for matters pertaining to: Roll Call: Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye, Waldron, aye; Johnson, aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:30 pm, for matters pertaining to: Roll Call: Tsai, aye, Neutra, aye, Waldron, aye; Johnson, aye.”
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Appointments
Appoint Pam Dowse to the Elder Housing Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint Pam Dowse to the Elder Housing Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Pam Dowse to the Elder Housing Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Appoint Kathy Horigan Dye to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire January 9, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint Kathy Horigan Dye to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire January 9, 2028. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Kathy Horigan Dye to the Sherborn Cultural Council for a term to expire January 9, 2028. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Confirm Appointment: Director of Assessing
Confirm the appointment of Robert Alford II as Director of Assessing
Motion: Move to confirm the appointment of Robert Alford II as Director of Assessing. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to confirm the appointment of Robert Alford II as Director of Assessing. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Review/Discuss regarding Outside Work Policy
Bring the Outside Work Policy to Annual Town Meeting for a vote
Motion: Move to bring the Outside Work Policy to Annual Town Meeting for a vote. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to bring the Outside Work Policy to Annual Town Meeting for a vote. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Waldron)
Acceptance of Campaign Finance Money as donation to General Fund
Accept the donation of $463.01 from the Support Sherborn CPA Committee and to have the funds deposited into the Town's General Fund
Motion: Move to accept the donation of $463.01 from the Support Sherborn CPA Committee and to have the funds deposited into the Town's General Fund. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the donation of $463.01 from the Support Sherborn CPA Committee and to have the funds deposited into the Town's General Fund. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Request from Planning Board and Public Works
Authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount not to exceed $9,000 from the Odessa Separate Revenue Fund to purchase and install two radar speed feedback solar powered signs for Western Avenue
Motion: Move to authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount not to exceed $9,000 from the Odessa Separate Revenue Fund to purchase and install two radar speed feedback solar powered signs for Western Avenue. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the expenditure of funds in the amount not to exceed $9,000 from the Odessa Separate Revenue Fund to purchase and install two radar speed feedback solar powered signs for Western Avenue. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Approval for Intermunicipal Agreement for Veterans Services
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Veterans Services with the towns of Walpole and Medfield
Motion: Move to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Veterans Services with the towns of Walpole and Medfield. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Veterans Services with the towns of Walpole and Medfield. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Tsai)
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