MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 19, 2019
16 recorded votes, 3 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 correct the appointment term of Sandy Lasky to the Council on Aging
Correct the appointment term of Sandy Lasky, 19 Abbottswood Drive, to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/20
Vote to correct the appointment term of Sandy Lasky to the Council on Aging Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To correct the appointment term of Sandy Lasky, 19 Abbottswood Drive, to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/20.
From the minutes
“Vote to correct the appointment term of Sandy Lasky to the Council on Aging Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To correct the appointment term of Sandy Lasky, 19 Abbottswood Drive, to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/20..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Brown)
Vote to accept two paintings by Florence Hosmer being donated to the Town
Accept two paintings by Florence Hosmer being donated to the Town by Todd Hedges and Beth Coleman, 224 Grape Vine Road, Higganum, CT
Vote to accept two paintings by Florence Hosmer being donated to the Town Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept two paintings by Florence Hosmer being donated to the Town by Todd Hedges and Beth Coleman, 224 Grape Vine Road, Higganum, CT.
From the minutes
“Vote to accept two paintings by Florence Hosmer being donated to the Town Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept two paintings by Florence Hosmer being donated to the Town by Todd Hedges and Beth Coleman, 224 Grape Vine Road, Higganum, CT..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Brown)
Vote to approve regular session minutes
Approve the regular session minutes of 9/17/19, 9/24/19 and 10/1/19
Vote to approve regular session minutes Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 9/17/19, 9/24/19 and 10/1/19.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve regular session minutes Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 9/17/19, 9/24/19 and 10/1/19..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Brown)
Vote whether to approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax
Approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work Off Program from $1,200 to $1,275 beginning January 1, 2020
Selectman Roberts motioned to approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work Off Program from $1,200 to $1,275 beginning January 1, 2020. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work Off Program from $1,200 to $1,275 beginning January 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts motioned to approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work Off Program from $1,200 to $1,275 beginning January 1, 2020. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work Off Program from $1,200 to $1,275 beginning January 1, 2020..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Brown)
Tax Classification Hearing
Open the Tax Classification Hearing for the FY2020 Tax Rate with the Board of Assessors
Chair Carty motioned to open the Tax Classification Hearing for the FY2020 Tax Rate with the Board of Assessors. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open the Tax Classification Hearing for the FY2020 Tax Rate with the Board of Assessors.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned to open the Tax Classification Hearing for the FY2020 Tax Rate with the Board of Assessors. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open the Tax Classification Hearing for the FY2020 Tax Rate with the Board of Assessors..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Vote to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020
Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020
Vote to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020 Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020 Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Vote to adopt the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020
Not to adopt the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020
Vote to adopt the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020 Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote to adopt the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020 Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Not to adopt the Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Vote 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...
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To vote 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 2020 tax rates to set the residential factor at 0.9762 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
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To vote 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 2020 tax rates to set the residential factor at 0.9762 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: Brown, second: Dretler)
In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY20 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5189% of the residential property tax levy
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY20 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5189% of the residential property tax levy.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY20 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5189% of the residential property tax levy..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Close the Tax Classification hearing
Chair Carty moved to close the public hearing. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the Tax Classification hearing
From the minutes
“Chair Carty moved to close the public hearing. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the Tax Classification hearing.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Approve transfer of license for the sale of Wine & Malt with Cordial Beverages
Approve the application of Logus Corp., d/b/a Franco's Trattoria, 365 Boston Post Road, Sudbury; Manager Alexandre Alvarenga, for a Transfer of License for the Sale of Wine & Malt with Cordial...
Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the application of Logus Corp., d/b/a Franco's Trattoria, 365 Boston Post Road, Sudbury; Manager Alexandre Alvarenga, for a Transfer of License for the Sale of Wine & Malt with Cordial Beverages, under G.L Ch. 138, s. 12, from Natalie's Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Franco's Trattoria, Manager Franco Bruno.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the application of Logus Corp., d/b/a Franco's Trattoria, 365 Boston Post Road, Sudbury; Manager Alexandre Alvarenga, for a Transfer of License for the Sale of Wine & Malt with Cordial Beverages, under G.L Ch. 138, s. 12, from Natalie's Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Franco's Trattoria, Manager Franco Bruno..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
Close the licensing public hearing
Chair Carty motioned to close the licensing public hearing. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the licensing public hearing.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned to close the licensing public hearing. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the licensing public hearing..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
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, and give the Town Manager the ability to sign the Subrecipient...
Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. 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, and give the Town Manager the ability to sign the Subrecipient Agreement each subsequent year in the future, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. 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, and give the Town Manager the ability to sign the Subrecipient Agreement each subsequent year in the future, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
That Selectmen acknowledge receipt of the Citizens Petition calling a Special Town Meeting
Vice-Chair Brown motioned that the Selectmen acknowledge receipt of the Citizens Petition calling Special Town Meeting. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion one opposed and four in favor - (4-1) Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye and Schineller-opposed. VOTED: That Selectmen acknowledge receipt of the Citizens Petition calling a Special Town Meeting.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsNo: Schineller
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned that the Selectmen acknowledge receipt of the Citizens Petition calling Special Town Meeting. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion one opposed and four in favor - (4-1) Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye and Schineller-opposed. VOTED: That Selectmen acknowledge receipt of the Citizens Petition calling a Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Brown, second: Roberts)
Hold the Special Town Meeting on January 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m
Vice-Chair Brown moved to hold the Special Town Meeting on January 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Chair Carty seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion one abstain and four in favor (4-1). Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye and Schineller-abstain. VOTED: To hold the Special Town Meeting on January 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsAbstained: SchinellerThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown moved to hold the Special Town Meeting on January 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Chair Carty seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion one abstain and four in favor (4-1). Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye and Schineller-abstain. VOTED: To hold the Special Town Meeting on January 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m..” (Motion: Brown, second: Carty)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant this evening, November 19, 2019 and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on December 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m
Selectman Roberts moved to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant this evening, November 19, 2019 and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on December 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion one abstain and four in favor. Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye and Schineller-abstain.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsAbstained: Schineller
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts moved to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant this evening, November 19, 2019 and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on December 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion one abstain and four in favor. Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye and Schineller-abstain..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
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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