MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Special meeting
November 27, 2018
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Haarde, Daniel E. Carty, Leonard A. Simon, Patricia A. Brown, Janie W. Dretler
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reports from Town Manager and Selectmen
Approve a new Common Victualler License for Max and Leos Artisan Pizza, 470 North Road, as requested in an application dated October 30, 2018, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a new Common Victualler License for Max and Leos Artisan Pizza, 470 North Road, as requested in an application dated October 30, 2018, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a new Common Victualler License for Max and Leos Artisan Pizza, 470 North Road, as requested in an application dated October 30, 2018, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department..”
MOU for Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Response between the Town of Sudbury Police Department
Execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Response between the Town of Sudbury, Massachusetts Police Department and the United States Department of the Interior,...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Response between the Town of Sudbury, Massachusetts Police Department and the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Response between the Town of Sudbury, Massachusetts Police Department and the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System..”
Approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18
Approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18
It was on motion; one recuse, and four in favor. VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Haarde, SimonThe minutes say Patricia A. Brown was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was on motion; one recuse, and four in favor. VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18..”
Donation to support the Park and Recreation Fall Festival/5K
Accept a $50 donation to support the Park and Recreation Fall Festival/5K, which will be deposited in the Program Contributions and Donations Account (191448/483100), as requested by Kayla Wright,...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $50 donation to support the Park and Recreation Fall Festival/5K, which will be deposited in the Program Contributions and Donations Account (191448/483100), as requested by Kayla Wright, Director of Parks, Recreation & Aquatics, in a memo dated November 9, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $50 donation to support the Park and Recreation Fall Festival/5K, which will be deposited in the Program Contributions and Donations Account (191448/483100), as requested by Kayla Wright, Director of Parks, Recreation & Aquatics, in a memo dated November 9, 2018..”
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for rubbish and recyclables removal and disposal
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for rubbish and recyclables removal and disposal services to the lowest eligible and responsible bidder as determined by Town Counsel for the period...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for rubbish and recyclables removal and disposal services to the lowest eligible and responsible bidder as determined by Town Counsel for the period January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020, and any successive periods at the option of the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for rubbish and recyclables removal and disposal services to the lowest eligible and responsible bidder as determined by Town Counsel for the period January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020, and any successive periods at the option of the Town Manager..”
Tax Classification Hearing
Open the Tax Classification Hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and...
Tax Classification Hearing Chairman Haarde made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open the Tax Classification Hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2019 tax rate.
From the minutes
“Tax Classification Hearing Chairman Haarde made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open the Tax Classification Hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2019 tax rate..” (Motion: Haarde)
Not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2019
Selectman Simon made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2019.
From the minutes
“Selectman Simon made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2019..” (Motion: Simon)
Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2019
Selectman Simon also made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2019.
From the minutes
“Selectman Simon also made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2019..” (Motion: Simon)
In accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40 Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2019 tax...
Selectman Dretler made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: In accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40 Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2019 tax rates to set the residential factor at 0.9751 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.33, pending final certification of the Town's Annual Tax Recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler made the motion, and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: In accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40 Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2019 tax rates to set the residential factor at 0.9751 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.33, pending final certification of the Town's Annual Tax Recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue..” (Motion: Dretler)
Increase the annual senior property tax work off amount from $1100 to $1200 per year
Approve an increase in the annual senior property tax work off amount from $1100 to $1200 per year, as requested by Debra Galloway, COA Director
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve an increase in the annual senior property tax work off amount from $1100 to $1200 per year, as requested by Debra Galloway, COA Director.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve an increase in the annual senior property tax work off amount from $1100 to $1200 per year, as requested by Debra Galloway, COA Director..”
Approve in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY19 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .54% of the residential property tax levy
Selectman Simon moved and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY19 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .54% of the residential property tax levy.
From the minutes
“Selectman Simon moved and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY19 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .54% of the residential property tax levy..” (Motion: Simon)
Close the public hearing
Chairman Haarde moved to close the public hearing and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Chairman Haarde moved to close the public hearing and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the public hearing..” (Motion: Haarde)
Dismissal of all legal proceeding pending Town Meeting approval and necessary permits
Approve and sign the Term Sheet with the exchange of real property in the Town of Sudbury with Quarry North, LLC dated November 27, 2018
Selectman Simon moved and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the Term Sheet with the exchange of real property in the Town of Sudbury with Quarry North, LLC dated November 27, 2018.
From the minutes
“Selectman Simon moved and it was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the Term Sheet with the exchange of real property in the Town of Sudbury with Quarry North, LLC dated November 27, 2018..” (Motion: Simon)
Relocate the Board meeting to the LSRHS auditorium
At 7:06 p.m., Chairman Haarde motioned to relocate the Board meeting to the auditorium, where the Town Forum will take place. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To relocate the Board meeting to the LSRHS auditorium.
From the minutes
“At 7:06 p.m., Chairman Haarde motioned to relocate the Board meeting to the auditorium, where the Town Forum will take place. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To relocate the Board meeting to the LSRHS auditorium..” (Motion: Haarde)
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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