MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 15, 2018
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Haarde, Leonard A. Simon, Patricia A. Brown, Daniel E. Carty, Janie W. Dretler
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Grant of Easement at "Wigwam Hill"
Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 3 of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 3 of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Eligius Homes Company, Inc., for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property shown as "Wigwam Hill, Definitive Subdivision of Land in Sudbury, Mass. Surveyed for Defense Housing Trust" by Charles A. Perkins Co., Inc., dated May 21, 1971 that is recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 172 of 1980.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 3 of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Eligius Homes Company, Inc., for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property shown as "Wigwam Hill, Definitive Subdivision of Land in Sudbury, Mass. Surveyed for Defense Housing Trust" by Charles A. Perkins Co., Inc., dated May 21, 1971 that is recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 172 of 1980..”
Approve the regular session minutes of 3/6/18 and 3/20/18
Approve the regular session minutes of 3/6/18 and 3/20/18
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 3/6/18 and 3/20/18.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 3/6/18 and 3/20/18..”
Grant a Special Permit for the "Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride
Grant a Special Permit to the American Cancer Society, to Hold the "Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride" on Sunday June 10, 2018, from 7:30 A.M. through approximately 4:30 P.M., subject to Police...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To grant a Special Permit to the American Cancer Society, to Hold the "Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride" on Sunday June 10, 2018, from 7:30 A.M. through approximately 4:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To grant a Special Permit to the American Cancer Society, to Hold the "Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride" on Sunday June 10, 2018, from 7:30 A.M. through approximately 4:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion..”
Approve for FY19 the attached list of annual or renewal DPW contracts
Approve for FY19 the attached list of annual or renewal DPW contracts awarded and previously approved for FY18 or to be awarded in FY19 on a Fiscal Year basis or Calendar Year basis by the Town...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve for FY19 the attached list of annual or renewal DPW contracts awarded and previously approved for FY18 or to be awarded in FY19 on a Fiscal Year basis or Calendar Year basis by the Town Manager in accordance with procurement requirements and as reviewed by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve for FY19 the attached list of annual or renewal DPW contracts awarded and previously approved for FY18 or to be awarded in FY19 on a Fiscal Year basis or Calendar Year basis by the Town Manager in accordance with procurement requirements and as reviewed by Town Counsel..”
Approve the FY19 Annual Support Agreement and License Agreement for Munis Software
Approve the FY19 Annual Support Agreement and License Agreement for Munis Software made by and between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the Town, and further, to approve renewal for each of two...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY19 Annual Support Agreement and License Agreement for Munis Software made by and between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the Town, and further, to approve renewal for each of two subsequent one year terms at the discretion of the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY19 Annual Support Agreement and License Agreement for Munis Software made by and between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and the Town, and further, to approve renewal for each of two subsequent one year terms at the discretion of the Town Manager..”
Approve the FY19 contract between the Town and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the
Approve the FY19 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY19 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment provided to the Goodnow Library for participation in the Network, effective July 1, 2018, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY19 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment provided to the Goodnow Library for participation in the Network, effective July 1, 2018, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager..”
Vote to sign warrant for the June 12, 2018 Special Town Election
Sign warrant for the June 12, 2018 Special Town Election which must be delivered and posted by June 5, 2018
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign warrant for the June 12, 2018 Special Town Election which must be delivered and posted by June 5, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign warrant for the June 12, 2018 Special Town Election which must be delivered and posted by June 5, 2018..”
Public Hearing
Open a Public Hearing
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open a Public Hearing
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open a Public Hearing.”
Close the Public Hearing
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the Public Hearing.”
As the Local Licensing Authority, voted to approve the application of Green Cuisine, Inc, d/b/a Paani - Pure Indian Cuisine, 621A Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for multiple amendments to its license...
Chairman Haarde motioned to approve the liquor license with other changes proposed by the owner. The motion was seconded. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: As the Local Licensing Authority, voted to approve the application of Green Cuisine, Inc, d/b/a Paani - Pure Indian Cuisine, 621A Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for multiple amendments to its license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises, under G.L.Ch. 138, s.12, Vimlesh Verma, Manager.
From the minutes
“Chairman Haarde motioned to approve the liquor license with other changes proposed by the owner. The motion was seconded. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: As the Local Licensing Authority, voted to approve the application of Green Cuisine, Inc, d/b/a Paani - Pure Indian Cuisine, 621A Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for multiple amendments to its license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises, under G.L.Ch. 138, s.12, Vimlesh Verma, Manager..” (Motion: Haarde)
Selectman Brown made a motion to appoint a subcommittee consisting of Bob Haarde, Janie Dretler and
Approve the appointment of a subcommittee consisting of Bob Haarde, Janie Dretler, and Pat Brown to review the Selectmen's Policies
Vice-Chairman Simon made a motion to amend the motion to include that once the subcommittee review is complete, it must be brought back to the full Board at a separate goals-type Board meeting for review and approval. Chairman Haarde thought that the logistics of that amended motion would be vague, because the meeting schedule is not known yet, and he did not want to mandate that Board members attend extra meetings. There were no seconded motion to the proposed amended motion. Town Manager Rodrigues stated that the original motion stood. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the appointment of a subcommittee consisting of Bob Haarde, Janie Dretler, and Pat Brown to review the Selectmen's Policies.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chairman Simon made a motion to amend the motion to include that once the subcommittee review is complete, it must be brought back to the full Board at a separate goals-type Board meeting for review and approval. Chairman Haarde thought that the logistics of that amended motion would be vague, because the meeting schedule is not known yet, and he did not want to mandate that Board members attend extra meetings. There were no seconded motion to the proposed amended motion. Town Manager Rodrigues stated that the original motion stood. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the appointment of a subcommittee consisting of Bob Haarde, Janie Dretler, and Pat Brown to review the Selectmen's Policies..” (Motion: Simon)
Interview candidate for appointment to the Commission on Disability
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Patricia A. Guthy, 24 Pinewood Avenue, to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire 5/31/21
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Patricia A. Guthy, 24 Pinewood Avenue, to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire 5/31/21.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Patricia A. Guthy, 24 Pinewood Avenue, to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire 5/31/21..”
Discussion and possible vote on Fairbank Task Force recommendations
Move forward with this plan for Town Meeting, support PR campaign as outlined for the Board, and ask Town Manager Rodrigues and Selectman Pat Brown to work on a recommendation for the June 5th...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To move forward with this plan for Town Meeting, support PR campaign as outlined for the Board, and ask Town Manager Rodrigues and Selectman Pat Brown to work on a recommendation for the June 5th Board of Selectmen Meeting, and move forward with the plan at this point.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To move forward with this plan for Town Meeting, support PR campaign as outlined for the Board, and ask Town Manager Rodrigues and Selectman Pat Brown to work on a recommendation for the June 5th Board of Selectmen Meeting, and move forward with the plan at this point..”
Vote to disband the Fairbank Community Center Task Force, and thank the members for their
Disband the Fairbank Community Center Task Force, and thank the members for their valuable contribution to the Town
It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, and Simon-abstain VOTED: To disband the Fairbank Community Center Task Force, and thank the members for their valuable contribution to the Town.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, HaardeAbstained: Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, and Simon-abstain VOTED: To disband the Fairbank Community Center Task Force, and thank the members for their valuable contribution to the Town..”
Vote to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen
Elect Robert C. Haarde as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Vote to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen Selectman Carty nominated Chairman Haarde to the post of Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. Selectman Simon stated that in the past, a new chair was elected, not one who had chaired in the previous year. It helps to have a new set of eyes. He felt that re-electing Chairman Haarde would be a change in procedure. Selectman Carty said that Chairman Haarde is doing a great job, and technically, did not serve a full year. Chairman Haarde added that there were years when the same person chaired the Board, and he is willing to serve again, and accepts the nomination. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Robert C. Haarde as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Vote to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen Selectman Carty nominated Chairman Haarde to the post of Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. Selectman Simon stated that in the past, a new chair was elected, not one who had chaired in the previous year. It helps to have a new set of eyes. He felt that re-electing Chairman Haarde would be a change in procedure. Selectman Carty said that Chairman Haarde is doing a great job, and technically, did not serve a full year. Chairman Haarde added that there were years when the same person chaired the Board, and he is willing to serve again, and accepts the nomination. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Robert C. Haarde as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Elect Daniel E. Carty as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Selectman Brown nominated Daniel E. Carty as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Simon seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Daniel E. Carty as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Selectman Brown nominated Daniel E. Carty as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Simon seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Daniel E. Carty as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Brown, second: Simon)
From the Sudbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board meetings page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): League of Women Voters of Sudbury voters’ guides (candidate-supplied photos) — Charles Russo (2026), Radha Gargeya and Lisa Kouchakdjian (2025), Janie Dretler and Daniel Carty (2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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