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August 14, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 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
Recess to Executive Session, to return to Open Session at 7:00 pm, for matters pertaining to: Item 1: Meeting with Town Counsel pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449...
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 pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss Richard Thompson v Town of Sherborn et al., Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action 2181 CV 01004 and pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically the Public Records Law MGL c4, s7(26) (discuss privileged communications from counsel re: litigation); Item 2: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2)(Police Lieutenant); Item 3: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of MGL c30A, s22 to review the minutes of Executive Sessions; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (review minutes of Executive Sessions: January 11, 2024; January 25, 2024; February 8, 2024; February 15, 2024; February 20, 2024, February 22, 2024). Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - 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 pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss Richard Thompson v Town of Sherborn et al., Middlesex Superior Court Civil Action 2181 CV 01004 and pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically the Public Records Law MGL c4, s7(26) (discuss privileged communications from counsel re: litigation); Item 2: Strategy session to prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Unit Employee pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(2)(Police Lieutenant); Item 3: Pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of MGL c30A, s22 to review the minutes of Executive Sessions; and Suffolk Construction v DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) (review minutes of Executive Sessions: January 11, 2024; January 25, 2024; February 8, 2024; February 15, 2024; February 20, 2024, February 22, 2024). Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
Approve the Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Agenda. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Neutra - aye; Sichel - aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Sichel)
Consideration of Ratifying Employment Agreement for Luke Tedstone, Lieutenant
Approve the Employment Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and Police Lieutenant Luke Tedstone
Motion: Move to approve the Employment Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and Police Lieutenant Luke Tedstone. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Employment Agreement between the Town of Sherborn and Police Lieutenant Luke Tedstone. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Sichel - aye; Waldron - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Consideration of Appointments
Appoint Holly Pope to the Sherborn Arts/Cultural Council for a term to expire August 14, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint Holly Pope to the Sherborn Arts/Cultural Council for a term to expire August 14, 2028. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Holly Pope to the Sherborn Arts/Cultural Council for a term to expire August 14, 2028. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Sichel)
Appoint Jonathan Tompkins to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire June 15, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint Jonathan Tompkins to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Sichel, WaldronThe minutes say “Steven Tsai recused himself. There are two applicants for the posit”, so Steven L. Tsai is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Jonathan Tompkins to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Farm Pond Advisory Committee: Dale Yarborough for a term to expire June 15, 2028
Appoint Dale Yarborough to the Farm Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028
Motion: Move to appoint Dale Yarborough to the Farm Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Dale Yarborough to the Farm Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 15, 2028. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
SB Updates
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:06 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:06 pm. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Dan Sichel Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Sichel)
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