MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2020
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
Interim Town Manager Bilodeau detailed the Camp Sewataro Scholarship amendment modifying the camp
Amend Article 4 of the Camp Sewataro Camp Operator Contract regarding camper scholarships on the terms agreed upon by the Board of Selectmen (at the BOS meeting) and to direct Town Counsel to...
Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To amend Article 4 of the Camp Sewataro Camp Operator Contract regarding camper scholarships on the terms agreed upon by the Board of Selectmen (at the BOS meeting) and to direct Town Counsel to prepare such amendment, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager or the Chair to execute such amendment.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To amend Article 4 of the Camp Sewataro Camp Operator Contract regarding camper scholarships on the terms agreed upon by the Board of Selectmen (at the BOS meeting) and to direct Town Counsel to prepare such amendment, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager or the Chair to execute such amendment..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
SudburyTV taping of all Council on Aging meetings
SudburyTV to record all Council on Aging meetings
Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: SudburyTV to record all Council on Aging meetings.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: SudburyTV to record all Council on Aging meetings..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Review Board of Selectmen Town Meeting articles and vote to accept articles
Accept Town Meeting articles as included in agenda item 5
Selectman Roberts motioned to accept Town Meeting articles as included in agenda item 5. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept Town Meeting articles as included in agenda item 5.
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts motioned to accept Town Meeting articles as included in agenda item 5. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept Town Meeting articles as included in agenda item 5..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Brown)
Tom Michelman, President of the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, offered his assistance with
Accept ATM article on CSX Corridor
Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion, four in favor and one opposed; (4-1). Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye and Schineller-no. VOTED: To accept ATM article on CSX Corridor.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsNo: Schineller
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion, four in favor and one opposed; (4-1). Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye and Schineller-no. VOTED: To accept ATM article on CSX Corridor..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 1 as requested by Selectman Schineller
Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion four opposed and one in favor, (4-1). Carty-no, Brown-no, Dretler-no, Roberts-no and Schineller-aye. VOTED: Not to accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 1 as requested by Selectman Schineller.
Yes: SchinellerNo: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsThe minutes give the count as 4-1 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 1 as requested by Selectman Schineller…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 1-4.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion four opposed and one in favor, (4-1). Carty-no, Brown-no, Dretler-no, Roberts-no and Schineller-aye. VOTED: Not to accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 1 as requested by Selectman Schineller..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 2 as requested by Selectman Schineller
ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 2 as requested by Selectman Schineller Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion four opposed and one in favor, (4-1). Carty-no, Brown-no, Dretler-no, Roberts-no and Schineller-aye. VOTED: Not to accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 2 as requested by Selectman Schineller.
Yes: SchinellerNo: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsThe minutes give the count as 4-1 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 2 as requested by Selectman Schineller…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 1-4.
From the minutes
“ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 2 as requested by Selectman Schineller Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion four opposed and one in favor, (4-1). Carty-no, Brown-no, Dretler-no, Roberts-no and Schineller-aye. VOTED: Not to accept ATM article on Fairbank Plan B - Phase 2 as requested by Selectman Schineller..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Accept resignation of Jeffrey Klofft
Accept the resignation of Jeffrey Klofft, associate member of Zoning Board of Appeals and member of Earth Removal Board, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the resignation of Jeffrey Klofft, associate member of Zoning Board of Appeals and member of Earth Removal Board, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the resignation of Jeffrey Klofft, associate member of Zoning Board of Appeals and member of Earth Removal Board, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town..”
Accept resignation of Frank Lyons
Accept the resignation of Ponds & Waterways Committee member, Frank Lyons, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the resignation of Ponds & Waterways Committee member, Frank Lyons, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the resignation of Ponds & Waterways Committee member, Frank Lyons, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town..”
Sign presidential Primary Warrant
Sign the presidential Primary Warrant for posting by the constable no later than February 25, 2020
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the presidential Primary Warrant for posting by the constable no later than February 25, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the presidential Primary Warrant for posting by the constable no later than February 25, 2020..”
Approve Town Manager execution of the contract for legal services with KP Law, P.C. for Fiscal Years
Approve Town Manager execution of the contract for legal services with KP Law, P.C. for Fiscal Years 2021 through 2023 entitled "Terms of Engagement - Town Counsel Services", dated January 14, 2020
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve Town Manager execution of the contract for legal services with KP Law, P.C. for Fiscal Years 2021 through 2023 entitled "Terms of Engagement - Town Counsel Services", dated January 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve Town Manager execution of the contract for legal services with KP Law, P.C. for Fiscal Years 2021 through 2023 entitled "Terms of Engagement - Town Counsel Services", dated January 14, 2020..”
Authorize Interim Town Manager to increase the BCK Law contract to $535,000
Authorize the Interim Town Manager to increase the BCK Law contract not to exceed amount from $425,000 voted on Nov. 13, 2018, to $535,000 in order to pay for continuing services pertaining to the...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to increase the BCK Law contract not to exceed amount from $425,000 voted on Nov. 13, 2018, to $535,000 in order to pay for continuing services pertaining to the Eversource matter.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to increase the BCK Law contract not to exceed amount from $425,000 voted on Nov. 13, 2018, to $535,000 in order to pay for continuing services pertaining to the Eversource matter..”
Vote to approve execution of contract by the Interim Town Manager to DataBank
Approve execution of contract by the Interim Town Manager to DataBank for digitization of certain Building Department files in the amount of $50,000, upon approval of Town Counsel
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve execution of contract by the Interim Town Manager to DataBank for digitization of certain Building Department files in the amount of $50,000, upon approval of Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve execution of contract by the Interim Town Manager to DataBank for digitization of certain Building Department files in the amount of $50,000, upon approval of Town Counsel..”
Approve regular session minutes of 11/22/19, 12/3/19, 12/10/19, and 12/17/19
Approve regular session minutes of 11/22/19, 12/3/19, 12/10/19, and 12/17/19, with edits made by Vice-Chair Brown on the 12/3/19 minutes
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve regular session minutes of 11/22/19, 12/3/19, 12/10/19, and 12/17/19, with edits made by Vice-Chair Brown on the 12/3/19 minutes.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve regular session minutes of 11/22/19, 12/3/19, 12/10/19, and 12/17/19, with edits made by Vice-Chair Brown on the 12/3/19 minutes..”
Grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate an Annual
Grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate an Annual Fundraising Event on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate an Annual Fundraising Event on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate an Annual Fundraising Event on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability..”
Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Sunday, April 19, 2020, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Sunday, April 19, 2020, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the parade's conclusion.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Sunday, April 19, 2020, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the parade's conclusion..”
Accept the following donations to be used for the 2019 Sudbury Winter Festival (Tree Lighting)
Accept the following donations: $200 from Martha Welsch, Agent, New York Life Insurance; $200 from Spencer Financial (Bill Spencer); $200 from Berkshire Hathaway Stephan Home Services (Louis...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the following donations: $200 from Martha Welsch, Agent, New York Life Insurance; $200 from Spencer Financial (Bill Spencer); $200 from Berkshire Hathaway Stephan Home Services (Louis Stephan) and $1,000 from the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, totaling $1,600 to be used for the 2019 Sudbury Winter Festival (Tree Lighting). Said funds to be expended under the discretion of the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the following donations: $200 from Martha Welsch, Agent, New York Life Insurance; $200 from Spencer Financial (Bill Spencer); $200 from Berkshire Hathaway Stephan Home Services (Louis Stephan) and $1,000 from the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, totaling $1,600 to be used for the 2019 Sudbury Winter Festival (Tree Lighting). Said funds to be expended under the discretion of the Town Manager..”
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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