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Sudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 28, 2020

12 recorded votes, 1 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

Conservation Commission Articles

Support Transfer Care & Custody of Town-Owned Water Row parcel to Conservation Commission (H11-401)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Transfer Care & Custody of Town-Owned Water Row parcel to Conservation Commission (H11-401)

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Transfer Care & Custody of Town-Owned Water Row parcel to Conservation Commission (H11-401).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article 41 - Transfer Care & Custody of Town-Owned Water Row parcel to Conservation Commission (H11-

Support Transfer Care & Custody of Town-Owned Water Row parcel to Conservation Commission (H11-305)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Transfer Care & Custody of Town-Owned Water Row parcel to Conservation Commission (H11-305)

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Transfer Care & Custody of Town-Owned Water Row parcel to Conservation Commission (H11-305).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Petition Article

Support Article 53 - Bicycle safety road signs

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–2

It was on motion, two no and three in favor (3-2); Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, and Brown-no. VOTED: To support Article 53 - Bicycle safety road signs

Yes: Dretler, Roberts, SchinellerNo: Brown, Carty

From the minutes

“It was on motion, two no and three in favor (3-2); Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, and Brown-no. VOTED: To support Article 53 - Bicycle safety road signs.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Hold the Annual Town Meeting on September 15, 2020

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Dretler motioned to hold the Annual Town Meeting on September 15, 2020. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To hold the Annual Town Meeting on September 15, 2020.

From the minutes

“Selectman Dretler motioned to hold the Annual Town Meeting on September 15, 2020. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To hold the Annual Town Meeting on September 15, 2020..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Review and possibly vote to approve regular session minutes of 3/24/20 and 3/31/20

Approve the 3/24/20 Board of Selectmen minutes as amended

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Review and possibly vote to approve regular session minutes of 3/24/20 and 3/31/20 Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 3/24/20 Board of Selectmen minutes as amended.

From the minutes

“Review and possibly vote to approve regular session minutes of 3/24/20 and 3/31/20 Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 3/24/20 Board of Selectmen minutes as amended..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the 3/31/20 Board of Selectmen minutes as amended

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 3/31/20 Board of Selectmen minutes as amended.

From the minutes

“Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 3/31/20 Board of Selectmen minutes as amended..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Consent Calendar

Approve the FY21 rates for the Transfer Station Stickers as recommended by the Public Works Director, who is advising to leave the fees at the FY20 levels

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY21 rates for the Transfer Station Stickers as recommended by the Public Works Director, who is advising to leave the fees at the FY20 levels.

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY21 rates for the Transfer Station Stickers as recommended by the Public Works Director, who is advising to leave the fees at the FY20 levels..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Grant a Special Permit to Bikes Not Bombs to Hold the "33rd Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, June 14, 2020, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Bikes Not Bombs to Hold the "33rd Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, June 14, 2020, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion, subject to Board of Health approval.

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Bikes Not Bombs to Hold the "33rd Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, June 14, 2020, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion, subject to Board of Health approval..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote to approve for FY21 the annual or renewal DPW contracts awarded and previously approved for

Approve for FY21 the annual or renewal DPW contracts awarded and previously approved for FY20 or to be awarded in FY21 on a Fiscal Year basis or Calendar Year basis by the Town Manager in...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve for FY21 the annual or renewal DPW contracts awarded and previously approved for FY20 or to be awarded in FY21 on a Fiscal Year basis or Calendar Year basis by the Town Manager in accordance with procurement requirements and as reviewed by Town Counsel.

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve for FY21 the annual or renewal DPW contracts awarded and previously approved for FY20 or to be awarded in FY21 on a Fiscal Year basis or Calendar Year basis by the Town Manager in accordance with procurement requirements and as reviewed by Town Counsel..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote to ratify and adopt the Specifications for Regulating Construction within Public Ways

Ratify and adopt the Specifications for Regulating Construction within Public Ways, promulgated and administered by the Sudbury Public Works Department

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To ratify and adopt the Specifications for Regulating Construction within Public Ways, promulgated and administered by the Sudbury Public Works Department.

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To ratify and adopt the Specifications for Regulating Construction within Public Ways, promulgated and administered by the Sudbury Public Works Department..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote to accept an anonymous flower donation

Accept an anonymous donation of flowers to be given to health care workers on behalf of the Town

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept an anonymous donation of flowers to be given to health care workers on behalf of the Town.

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept an anonymous donation of flowers to be given to health care workers on behalf of the Town..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote to adjourn meeting

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vote to adjourn meeting Vice-Chair Brown motioned to adjourn the meeting. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To adjourn meeting

From the minutes

“Vote to adjourn meeting Vice-Chair Brown motioned to adjourn the meeting. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To adjourn meeting.” (Motion: Brown, second: Carty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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