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Steven L. Tsai

At-large · 5 terms in this record

Steven Tsai

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

36 of 37meetings attended (97%) · whole board 91%
160votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 3split votes where Tsai was in the minority · whole board 21%
2abstained
5terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Tsai as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 36 of 37 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (37)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Apr 18Approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election WarrantMotion: Motion: Move to approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant…Passed 4–0 · Tsai: Yes

April 18, 2024: Approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Johnson, Neutra, TsaiThe roll call lists Jeff Waldron without a vote, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 18Approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee…Motion: Motion: Move to approve the Promoters License and to waive the…Passed 4–0 · Tsai: Yes

April 18, 2024: Approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee and to also approve the following: Place sandwich boards on several locations (non-view obstructing) around and leading into Sherborn, e.g. the...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee and to also approve the following: Place sandwich boards on several locations (non-view obstructing) around and leading into Sherborn, e.g. the island on Rt. 16 at the bottom of Pine Hill Drive & the lawn of the Library from April 24th to May 11th Hang a banner at the Rt. 16/27 split from April 24th to May 11th Use the Town Hall grounds for vendor and/or attendee parking and general fair purposes Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Johnson, Neutra, TsaiThe roll call lists Jeff Waldron without a vote, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee and to also approve the following: Place sandwich boards on several locations (non-view obstructing) around and leading into Sherborn, e.g. the island on Rt. 16 at the bottom of Pine Hill Drive & the lawn of the Library from April 24th to May 11th Hang a banner at the Rt. 16/27 split from April 24th to May 11th Use the Town Hall grounds for vendor and/or attendee parking and general fair purposes Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 4Authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount…Motion: Motion: Move to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the…Passed 4–0 · Tsai: Yes

April 4, 2024: Authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $5,000 of which $3,000 is for the matching funds and $2,00 for acquisition costs

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $5,000 of which $3,000 is for the matching funds and $2,00 for acquisition costs. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, DeRensis, aye

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting Consideration of a Reserve Fund Transfer Acquisition of Par”).

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $5,000 of which $3,000 is for the matching funds and $2,00 for acquisition costs. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, DeRensis, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 16Support Article 14Motion: Motion to support Article 14 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai…Failed 2–2 · Tsai: Yes

March 16, 2024 (Special meeting): Support Article 14

ApproveFailed · 2–2

Motion to support Article 14 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call Vote: Marian Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, DeRensis, nay, Waldron, nay Voted 2-2 with one member recused. - defeated

Voted: Yes

Yes: Neutra, TsaiNo: DeRensis, WaldronThe minutes say the vote was “2-2 with one member recused” (defeated) without naming the member; the roll call does not list Eric Johnson, so he is left out of this vote. The minutes say “Eric Johnson has recused himself from this vote Motion to support Articl”, so Eric Johnson is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Motion to support Article 14 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call Vote: Marian Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, DeRensis, nay, Waldron, nay Voted 2-2 with one member recused. - defeated.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 7Reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to…Motion: Motion: Move to reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget…Passed 3–2 · Tsai: Yes

March 7, 2024: Reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to $150,00 from the original request of $250,000

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Motion: Move to reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to $150,00 from the original request of $250,000. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: 3 - 2 -0 Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Waldon, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, nay, DeRensis, nay

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Tsai, WaldronNo: DeRensis, Neutra

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to $150,00 from the original request of $250,000. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: 3 - 2 -0 Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Waldon, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, nay, DeRensis, nay.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Waldron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 7Support Article 12: Community Preservation ActMotion: Motion: Move to support Article 12: Community Preservation Act. Moved: Marian…Passed 4–1 · Tsai: Yes

March 7, 2024: Support Article 12: Community Preservation Act

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion: Move to support Article 12: Community Preservation Act. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Approved: 4-1-0 Roll Call Vote: Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Johnson, nay

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronNo: Johnson

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to support Article 12: Community Preservation Act. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Approved: 4-1-0 Roll Call Vote: Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Johnson, nay.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 7File Special Legislation as approved at the October 17,…Motion: Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at the October…Passed 4–0 · Tsai: Yes

March 7, 2024: File Special Legislation as approved at the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Approved: 4-0-0 Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting. Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at th”).

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Approved: 4-0-0 Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 7Approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda…Motion: Motion: Move to approve the first 3 items of the Consent…Passed 4–0 · Tsai: Yes

March 7, 2024: Approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda and to vote separately on the 4th consent agenda item

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda and to vote separately on the 4th consent agenda item. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting. Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at th”).

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda and to vote separately on the 4th consent agenda item. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 7Approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa…Motion: Motion: Move to approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James…Passed 4–0 · Tsai: Yes

March 7, 2024: Approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa as amended

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting. Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at th”).

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 8Approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant as…Motion: Motion: Move to approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant…Passed 4–0 · Tsai: Yes

February 8, 2024: Approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant as presented per MGL ch 39, s 10

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant as presented per MGL ch 39, s 10. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye (Paul DeRensis recused)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Paul DeRensis recused, so Paul DeRensis is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to approve the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant as presented per MGL ch 39, s 10. Moved: Jeffrey Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye (Paul DeRensis recused).” (Motion: Waldron, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (126)

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