MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2019
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel E. Carty, Patricia A. Brown, Janie W. Dretler, Jennifer S. Roberts, William J. Schineller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote to elect Chairman and Vice-chairman
Elect Daniel E. Carty the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Vote to elect Chairman and Vice-chairman Selectman Dretler nominated Dan Carty as the Chairman of the Board, and stated that Selectman Carty would be the likely member to assume the position since he was formerly Vice-Chairman. Selectman Brown agreed that Selectman Carty possessed the ability to lead the Board. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Daniel E. Carty the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Vote to elect Chairman and Vice-chairman Selectman Dretler nominated Dan Carty as the Chairman of the Board, and stated that Selectman Carty would be the likely member to assume the position since he was formerly Vice-Chairman. Selectman Brown agreed that Selectman Carty possessed the ability to lead the Board. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Daniel E. Carty the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Dretler)
Elect Patricia A. Brown the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Selectman Schineller nominated Pat Brown for the position of Vice-Chairman and stated that she was the most qualified and experienced member to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Board. Selectman Roberts agreed and seconded the nomination. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Patricia A. Brown the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller nominated Pat Brown for the position of Vice-Chairman and stated that she was the most qualified and experienced member to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Board. Selectman Roberts agreed and seconded the nomination. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To elect Patricia A. Brown the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Schineller)
Discussion on Eversource Rule of Necessity
Release the opinion of Town Counsel
Selectman Schineller motioned to release the opinion of Town Counsel. Vice-Chairman Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To release the opinion of Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned to release the opinion of Town Counsel. Vice-Chairman Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To release the opinion of Town Counsel..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
Town Manager Rodrigues read aloud the recommendations of Town Counsel, including "only the Board of
Invoke the Rule of Necessity in regard to the proposed Sudbury to Hudson Eversource transmission line litigation. Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye and Roberts-abstain
Selectman Schineller motioned to invoke the Rule of Necessity in regard to the proposed Sudbury to Hudson Eversource transmission line litigation. Chairman Carty and Vice-Chairman Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To invoke the Rule of Necessity in regard to the proposed Sudbury to Hudson Eversource transmission line litigation. Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye and Roberts-abstain.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned to invoke the Rule of Necessity in regard to the proposed Sudbury to Hudson Eversource transmission line litigation. Chairman Carty and Vice-Chairman Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To invoke the Rule of Necessity in regard to the proposed Sudbury to Hudson Eversource transmission line litigation. Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye and Roberts-abstain..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
Selectman Dretler read the "con" statement as written, "ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION: Although passage of
Approve the warrant as amended
Vice-Chairman Brown made a motion to approve the warrant as amended. The motion was seconded by Selectman Dretler and Chairman Carty. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the warrant as amended.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chairman Brown made a motion to approve the warrant as amended. The motion was seconded by Selectman Dretler and Chairman Carty. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the warrant as amended..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
FY20 transfer station sticker rates
Approve the FY20 rates for transfer station stickers as recommended by DPW Director Dan Nason, who is advising leaving them at the FY19 amounts
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY20 rates for transfer station stickers as recommended by DPW Director Dan Nason, who is advising leaving them at the FY19 amounts.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY20 rates for transfer station stickers as recommended by DPW Director Dan Nason, who is advising leaving them at the FY19 amounts..”
Accept a $14,400 rebate check to deposit into the Excelon/Select Utility Gift/Donation Account
Accept, on behalf of the Town, a $14,400 rebate check to be deposited into the Excelon/Select Utility Gift/Donation Account (as requested by William Barletta, Facilities Director), said funds to...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $14,400 rebate check to be deposited into the Excelon/Select Utility Gift/Donation Account (as requested by William Barletta, Facilities Director), said funds to be accepted toward future energy saving opportunities, under the direction of the Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $14,400 rebate check to be deposited into the Excelon/Select Utility Gift/Donation Account (as requested by William Barletta, Facilities Director), said funds to be accepted toward future energy saving opportunities, under the direction of the Energy Committee..”
Appointment of Douglas Frey as the Commission on Disability designee to the Transportation Committee
Appoint Douglas Frey as the Commission on Disability designee to the Transportation Committee, for a term ending 5/31/20, to replace Susan Iuliano who has resigned
It was in motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Douglas Frey as the Commission on Disability designee to the Transportation Committee, for a term ending 5/31/20, to replace Susan Iuliano who has resigned.
From the minutes
“It was in motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Douglas Frey as the Commission on Disability designee to the Transportation Committee, for a term ending 5/31/20, to replace Susan Iuliano who has resigned..”
Authorize Town Manager to sign the WestMetro HOME Consortium Subrecipient Agreement
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the WestMetro HOME Consortium Subrecipient Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the WestMetro HOME Consortium Subrecipient Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the WestMetro HOME Consortium Subrecipient Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development..”
Accept a Grant of Temporary Access and Construction Easement at 35 Stockfarm Road
Accept a Grant of Temporary Access and Construction Easement from Owner Leo Rotman on property located at 35 Stockfarm Road, Sudbury, said easement described as Temporary Construction Easement 45'...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a Grant of Temporary Access and Construction Easement from Owner Leo Rotman on property located at 35 Stockfarm Road, Sudbury, said easement described as Temporary Construction Easement 45' Wide 210' Long, (the "Easement Premises") on a plan of land entitled Temporary Construction and Access Sketch, dated April 12, 2019, prepared by Town of Sudbury, Engineering Department (the "Plan").
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a Grant of Temporary Access and Construction Easement from Owner Leo Rotman on property located at 35 Stockfarm Road, Sudbury, said easement described as Temporary Construction Easement 45' Wide 210' Long, (the "Easement Premises") on a plan of land entitled Temporary Construction and Access Sketch, dated April 12, 2019, prepared by Town of Sudbury, Engineering Department (the "Plan")..”
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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