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January 23, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Johnson, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Hearing Continuation from January 9, 2024
Continue the Public Hearing until February 6th
Motion: Move to continue the Public Hearing until February 6th. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to continue the Public Hearing until February 6th. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Consideration of Acceptance of Grant & Donation to Council on Aging
Accept the grants as presented
Motion: Move to accept the grants as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the grants as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Gift from DSYBS and Donor for Installation of Lights at Jameson
Authorize the Recreation Commission, DPW, and their agents to proceed with improvements as presented
Motion: Move to authorize the Recreation Commission, DPW, and their agents to proceed with improvements as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize the Recreation Commission, DPW, and their agents to proceed with improvements as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Direct the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to draft a sample Recall Provision to discuss then bring forward to Advisory and Town Meeting
Motion: Move to direct the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to draft a sample Recall Provision to discuss then bring forward to Advisory and Town Meeting. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - no; Tsai - aye; Neutra - no; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - no Motion fails 2 - 3. Jeffrey Waldron and Marian Neutra stated they voted no as they
Yes: Johnson, TsaiNo: DeRensis, Neutra, Waldron
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to direct the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to draft a sample Recall Provision to discuss then bring forward to Advisory and Town Meeting. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - no; Tsai - aye; Neutra - no; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - no Motion fails 2 - 3. Jeffrey Waldron and Marian Neutra stated they voted no as they.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Tsai)
Open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion: Move to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Add an article to the Warrant to amend the Town Meeting Quorum requirement or any other action related thereto
Motion: Move to add an article to the Warrant to amend the Town Meeting Quorum requirement or any other action related thereto. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to add an article to the Warrant to amend the Town Meeting Quorum requirement or any other action related thereto. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Add an article to the Warrant that would codify the Select Board Policy on meeting recordings for regulatory boards
Motion: Move to add an article to the Warrant that would codify the Select Board Policy on meeting recordings for regulatory boards. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to add an article to the Warrant that would codify the Select Board Policy on meeting recordings for regulatory boards. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion: Move to close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Direct the Water Commissioners to appoint one member of the Interim Commission; to appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra as Select Board representatives on the Interim Commission; to advertise the...
Motion: Move to direct the Water Commissioners to appoint one member of the Interim Commission; to appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra as Select Board representatives on the Interim Commission; to advertise the remaining two positions to the public for consideration and appointment by the Select Board at their March 6 meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffery Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; DeRensis - 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 direct the Water Commissioners to appoint one member of the Interim Commission; to appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra as Select Board representatives on the Interim Commission; to advertise the remaining two positions to the public for consideration and appointment by the Select Board at their March 6 meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffery Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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