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February 6, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Johnson, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Item 2: Meeting with Town Counsel pursuant to MGL, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) and
Enter into Executive Session
Move to enter into Executive Session Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Move to enter into Executive Session Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Approve the conversion in license for Arts Specialties from wine & malts to all alcohol
Motion: Move to approve the conversion in license for Arts Specialties from wine & malts to all alcohol. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the conversion in license for Arts Specialties from wine & malts to all alcohol. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Hearing Continuation from January 9 and 23, 2024
Continue the Public Hearing to March 20th
Motion: Move to continue the Public Hearing to March 20th. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to continue the Public Hearing to March 20th. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye, DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Review and Consideration of Revised Farm Pond Sticker Policy
Adopt the Farm Pond Sticker Policy dated February 6, 2025
Motion: Move to adopt the Farm Pond Sticker Policy dated February 6, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to adopt the Farm Pond Sticker Policy dated February 6, 2025. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Acceptance of $10,000 donation to Sherborn Library
Accept the grant fund donation from Stork Impact Partners Inc for the purpose of landscaping the Sherborn Library in the amount of $10,000
Motion: Move to accept the grant fund donation from Stork Impact Partners Inc for the purpose of landscaping the Sherborn Library in the amount of $10,000. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the grant fund donation from Stork Impact Partners Inc for the purpose of landscaping the Sherborn Library in the amount of $10,000. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Review, Discussion, and Consideration of Draft Warrant Articles for 2025 ATM
Open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion: Move to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron 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: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
50 people may constitute a quorum at Annual Town Meeting
Motion: Move that 50 people may constitute a quorum at Annual Town Meeting. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move that 50 people may constitute a quorum at Annual Town Meeting. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Remove the repeat article relating to Woodhaven Elder Housing; remove the Sign Bylaw Update article as requested by a vote of the Planning Board; and in the article regarding Town Clerk changing...
Motion: Move to remove the repeat article relating to Woodhaven Elder Housing; remove the Sign Bylaw Update article as requested by a vote of the Planning Board; and in the article regarding Town Clerk changing from elected to appointed position add the works "for the Town Clerk" after Select Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to remove the repeat article relating to Woodhaven Elder Housing; remove the Sign Bylaw Update article as requested by a vote of the Planning Board; and in the article regarding Town Clerk changing from elected to appointed position add the works "for the Town Clerk" after Select Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Motion: Move to close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron 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: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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)
Adjourn
Move to adjourn at 10:20 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Waldron, aye, Neutra, aye, Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye
From the minutes
“Move to adjourn at 10:20 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call: DeRensis, aye, Waldron, aye, Neutra, aye, Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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