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May 15, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai, Dan Sichel
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order and Recess to Executive Session
Approve the Executive Session Items and to enter into Executive Session, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Discussion with Labor Counsel regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for negotiations...
Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Items and to enter into Executive Session, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Discussion with Labor Counsel regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Mass Coalition of Police Local 158 (Police Bargaining Unit) pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007). Item 2: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2)(Police Lieutenant). Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Neutra, aye, Sichel, aye, DeRensis, aye, Waldron, aye, Tsai, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Executive Session Items and to enter into Executive Session, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Discussion with Labor Counsel regarding Collective Bargaining Strategy for negotiations with Sherborn Police Association, Mass Coalition of Police Local 158 (Police Bargaining Unit) pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(3)(7) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007). Item 2: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2)(Police Lieutenant). Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Neutra, aye, Sichel, aye, DeRensis, aye, Waldron, aye, Tsai, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Reading of the Agenda - Public Session
Approve the Agenda as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Reorganization of the Select Board
Nominate Steven Tsai as Chair
Motion: Move to nominate Steven Tsai as Chair. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to nominate Steven Tsai as Chair. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: DeRensis)
Nominate Marian Neutra as Vice Chair
Motion: Move to nominate Marian Neutra as Vice Chair. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to nominate Marian Neutra as Vice Chair. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)
Nominate Dan Sichel as Clerk
Motion: Move to nominate Dan Sichel as Clerk. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to nominate Dan Sichel as Clerk. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Recognition of Eric Johnson
Enter into a renewal License Agreement with Comcast. Cable Communications Management LLC effective June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2035, as modified to reflect current Select Board members
Motion: Move to enter into a renewal License Agreement with Comcast. Cable Communications Management LLC effective June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2035, as modified to reflect current Select Board members. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to enter into a renewal License Agreement with Comcast. Cable Communications Management LLC effective June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2035, as modified to reflect current Select Board members. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IMA) with the
Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Dover Sherborn Regional School district and the Town of Dover for the purpose of the Turf and Track Replacement project subject to changes discussed
Motion: Move to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Dover Sherborn Regional School district and the Town of Dover for the purpose of the Turf and Track Replacement project subject to changes discussed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Dover Sherborn Regional School district and the Town of Dover for the purpose of the Turf and Track Replacement project subject to changes discussed. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Appointment
Appoint Keith Callahan as an Associate Member of the ZBA
Motion: Move to appoint Keith Callahan as an Associate Member of the ZBA. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Keith Callahan as an Associate Member of the ZBA. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Lease Amendment - 1858 Town House
Approve the Lease Amendment with the Sherborn 1858 House and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board
Motion: Move to approve the Lease Amendment with the Sherborn 1858 House and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Lease Amendment with the Sherborn 1858 House and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as amended
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye; DeRensis - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
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