MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 11, 2020
14 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
Accept the Grant of Drainage Easement from Union Avenue Realty LLC on property located at 0 Station
Accept the Grant of Drainage Easement from Union Avenue Realty LLC on property located at 0 Station Road, aka 46 Station Road, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, § 1 and Article XII,...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the Grant of Drainage Easement from Union Avenue Realty LLC on property located at 0 Station Road, aka 46 Station Road, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, § 1 and Article XII, Section 3 of the Town's Bylaw.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the Grant of Drainage Easement from Union Avenue Realty LLC on property located at 0 Station Road, aka 46 Station Road, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, § 1 and Article XII, Section 3 of the Town's Bylaw..”
Accept a Conservation Restriction granted in perpetuity for conservation purposes by Union Avenue
Accept a Conservation Restriction granted in perpetuity for conservation purposes by Union Avenue Realty LLC, on property at 0 Station Road (Parcel K08-0038), as shown on plan titled "Conservation...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a Conservation Restriction granted in perpetuity for conservation purposes by Union Avenue Realty LLC, on property at 0 Station Road (Parcel K08-0038), as shown on plan titled "Conservation Restriction Plan of Land in Sudbury, MA" prepared by DGT Associates, dated June 10, 2019 prepared for Charles J. Precourt & Sons, Inc. pursuant to MGL Chapter 184, Section 32.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a Conservation Restriction granted in perpetuity for conservation purposes by Union Avenue Realty LLC, on property at 0 Station Road (Parcel K08-0038), as shown on plan titled "Conservation Restriction Plan of Land in Sudbury, MA" prepared by DGT Associates, dated June 10, 2019 prepared for Charles J. Precourt & Sons, Inc. pursuant to MGL Chapter 184, Section 32..”
Appoint Nell Forgacs to the Board of Registrars of Voters
Vote to appoint Nell Forgacs (registered Democrat), 12 Great Lake Drive, to the Board of Registrars of Voters, for a term to begin 2/14/20 and expire 5/31/22. This is to fill the vacancy created...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Vote to appoint Nell Forgacs (registered Democrat), 12 Great Lake Drive, to the Board of Registrars of Voters, for a term to begin 2/14/20 and expire 5/31/22. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gary M.C. Bean as of September 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Vote to appoint Nell Forgacs (registered Democrat), 12 Great Lake Drive, to the Board of Registrars of Voters, for a term to begin 2/14/20 and expire 5/31/22. This is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gary M.C. Bean as of September 1, 2019..”
Accept the $500,000 zero percent (0%) Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Interim Loan Note
Accept the $500,000, zero percent (0%) Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Interim Loan Note, dated February 1, 2020 and payable on the closing date
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the $500,000, zero percent (0%) Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Interim Loan Note, dated February 1, 2020 and payable on the closing date.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the $500,000, zero percent (0%) Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Interim Loan Note, dated February 1, 2020 and payable on the closing date..”
Accept a $10,000 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank to the Police Department
Accept a $10,000 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank to the Police Department. Funds to be used at the discretion of the Police Chief
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $10,000 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank to the Police Department. Funds to be used at the discretion of the Police Chief.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $10,000 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank to the Police Department. Funds to be used at the discretion of the Police Chief..”
Accept gift from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to the Fire
Accept gift from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to fund the purchase of Environmental Gas Monitoring Meters to be used by Fire Dept. personnel
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept gift from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to fund the purchase of Environmental Gas Monitoring Meters to be used by Fire Dept. personnel.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept gift from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to fund the purchase of Environmental Gas Monitoring Meters to be used by Fire Dept. personnel..”
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager in the amount of $34,309 to the Institute for Human
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager in the amount of $34,309 to the Institute for Human Centered Design for the conduct of an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for Town and School...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager in the amount of $34,309 to the Institute for Human Centered Design for the conduct of an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for Town and School properties, and further to authorize execution of any documents relative thereto.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager in the amount of $34,309 to the Institute for Human Centered Design for the conduct of an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for Town and School properties, and further to authorize execution of any documents relative thereto..”
Accept a $500 donation from the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury to the Board of Health Social Work
Accept a $500 donation from the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury to the Board of Health Social Work office. Funds to be used to provide Uber cards and other support to Sudbury residents
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $500 donation from the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury to the Board of Health Social Work office. Funds to be used to provide Uber cards and other support to Sudbury residents.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $500 donation from the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury to the Board of Health Social Work office. Funds to be used to provide Uber cards and other support to Sudbury residents..”
Interview candidate for the Historical Commission
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Steven Greene, 36 Elaine Road, to the Historical Commission for a term ending 5/31/23
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Steven Greene, 36 Elaine Road, to the Historical Commission for a term ending 5/31/23.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Steven Greene, 36 Elaine Road, to the Historical Commission for a term ending 5/31/23..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Review and approve letter to MassDOT on Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Design
Amend and approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Design letter to MassDOT based on Selectmen comments
Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To amend and approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Design letter to MassDOT based on Selectmen comments.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To amend and approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Design letter to MassDOT based on Selectmen comments..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Interim Town Manager Bilodeau detailed Town Counsel arrangement agreement including use of Goodnow
Authorize the negotiations and execution of location agreement and further to authorize Town Counsel to negotiate and authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectman to sign the executed agreement
Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the negotiations and execution of location agreement and further to authorize Town Counsel to negotiate and authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectman to sign the executed agreement.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the negotiations and execution of location agreement and further to authorize Town Counsel to negotiate and authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectman to sign the executed agreement..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
Accept 2020 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/20 in the order presented
Vice-Chair Brown motioned to accept 2020 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/20 in the order presented. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept 2020 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/20 in the order presented.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned to accept 2020 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/20 in the order presented. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept 2020 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/20 in the order presented..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Designate articles for the consent calendar
Chair Carty motioned to designate articles for the consent calendar. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To designate articles for the consent calendar.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned to designate articles for the consent calendar. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To designate articles for the consent calendar..” (Motion: Carty)
Vote to refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board
Refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board
Chair Carty moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
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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