MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 12, 2020
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jennifer S. Roberts as absent.
Present: Daniel E. Carty, Patricia A. Brown, Janie W. Dretler, William J. Schineller
Absent: Jennifer S. Roberts
Every vote, in order
Citizen's comments on items not on agenda
Modify Annual Town Election polling hours to 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020
Vice-Chair Brown motioned, and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To modify Annual Town Election polling hours to 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned, and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To modify Annual Town Election polling hours to 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Sign the Annual Town Election Warrant, as edited
Vice-Chair Brown motioned to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant, as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant, as edited.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant, as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant, as edited..” (Motion: Brown, second: Schineller)
Interview candidate Carmine Gentile for Council on Aging
Appoint Carmine Gentile, 33 Surrey Lane, to the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/23
Chair Carty motioned, and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Carmine Gentile, 33 Surrey Lane, to the Council on Aging 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 appoint Carmine Gentile, 33 Surrey Lane, to the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/23..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Interview candidate Peg Espinola for Council on Aging
Appoint Peg Espinola, 224 Goodman's Hill Road, to the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/22
Selectman Dretler motioned, and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Peg Espinola, 224 Goodman's Hill Road, to the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/22.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned, and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Peg Espinola, 224 Goodman's Hill Road, to the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/22..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Discussion and vote regarding Camp Sewataro Intellectual Property License Agreement
Approve the branding image for Camp Sewataro as proposed by Scott Brody, Manager of Camp Sewataro, LLC; such image to be trademarked and included with the intellectual property associated with...
Selectman Dretler moved, and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 3-1; three in favor and one abstain. Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye and Schineller- abstain VOTED: To approve the branding image for Camp Sewataro as proposed by Scott Brody, Manager of Camp Sewataro, LLC; such image to be trademarked and included with the intellectual property associated with Camp Sewataro owned by the Town.
Yes: Brown, Carty, DretlerAbstained: SchinellerThe minutes write the count as 3-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved, and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 3-1; three in favor and one abstain. Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye and Schineller- abstain VOTED: To approve the branding image for Camp Sewataro as proposed by Scott Brody, Manager of Camp Sewataro, LLC; such image to be trademarked and included with the intellectual property associated with Camp Sewataro owned by the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the License Agreement for intellectual property associated with Camp Sewataro in the form presented, as amended for a typographical error...
Selectman Dretler moved, and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the License Agreement for intellectual property associated with Camp Sewataro in the form presented, as amended for a typographical error in Section A.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved, and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the License Agreement for intellectual property associated with Camp Sewataro in the form presented, as amended for a typographical error in Section A..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Exercise the Town's first refusal option to purchase certain property described below, classified under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 61A, pursuant to Notice of Intent to Sell dated March 9,...
Vice-Chair Brown motioned, and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously, 4-0; Carty-opposed, Brown-opposed, Dretler-opposed and Schineller- opposed. VOTED: Not to exercise the Town's first refusal option to purchase certain property described below, classified under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 61A, pursuant to Notice of Intent to Sell dated March 9, 2020 and received at the Office of the Board of Selectmen on the same date. Said property was conveyed to Seller, Lawrence S. Gray, et ux, by deed dated May 14, 2004 and recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 42903, Page 516 and further transferred to the Lawrence S. Gray Revocable Trust on July 11, 2016 in Book 67784, Page 406, according to said Notice.
No: Brown, Carty, Dretler, SchinellerThe minutes give the count as 4-0 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to exercise the Town's first refusal option to purchase certain property described below, classi…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 0-4. The minutes say “unanimously” and list every member voting no on the motion as made; the recorded decision is the opposite (“Not to exercise the Town's first refusal option to purchase certain property des…”).
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned, and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously, 4-0; Carty-opposed, Brown-opposed, Dretler-opposed and Schineller- opposed. VOTED: Not to exercise the Town's first refusal option to purchase certain property described below, classified under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 61A, pursuant to Notice of Intent to Sell dated March 9, 2020 and received at the Office of the Board of Selectmen on the same date. Said property was conveyed to Seller, Lawrence S. Gray, et ux, by deed dated May 14, 2004 and recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 42903, Page 516 and further transferred to the Lawrence S. Gray Revocable Trust on July 11, 2016 in Book 67784, Page 406, according to said Notice..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Article 22 - Dutton Road Bridge Project - Easements
Support Article 22 - Dutton Road Bridge Project - Easements
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 22 - Dutton Road Bridge Project - Easements.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 22 - Dutton Road Bridge Project - Easements..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Support Article 34 - Authorize BOS to petition for an additional alcohol pouring license for Meadow Walk development
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 34 - Authorize BOS to petition for an additional alcohol pouring license for Meadow Walk development
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 34 - Authorize BOS to petition for an additional alcohol pouring license for Meadow Walk development.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Put Article 12 - Goodnow Library Services Revolving Fund, Article 22 - Dutton Road Bridge Project - Easements, Article 33 - Sudbury Public Schools Non-resident Tuition Fund, Article 34 - Authorize...
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To put Article 12 - Goodnow Library Services Revolving Fund, Article 22 - Dutton Road Bridge Project - Easements, Article 33 - Sudbury Public Schools Non-resident Tuition Fund, Article 34 - Authorize BOS to petition for an additional alcohol pouring license for Meadow Walk development and Article 35 - Acceptance of Provisions of the Massachusetts Veteran's Brave Act M.G.L. Chapter 59, Sect. 5, clause twenty-second H; onto the Annual Town Meeting Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To put Article 12 - Goodnow Library Services Revolving Fund, Article 22 - Dutton Road Bridge Project - Easements, Article 33 - Sudbury Public Schools Non-resident Tuition Fund, Article 34 - Authorize BOS to petition for an additional alcohol pouring license for Meadow Walk development and Article 35 - Acceptance of Provisions of the Massachusetts Veteran's Brave Act M.G.L. Chapter 59, Sect. 5, clause twenty-second H; onto the Annual Town Meeting Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Discuss next steps regarding DLS presentation
Approve advertising openings for the Town board/committee positions becoming available in 2020
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve advertising openings for the Town board/committee positions becoming available in 2020.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve advertising openings for the Town board/committee positions becoming available in 2020..” (Motion: Brown, second: Carty)
Review and approve regular session minutes of 4/4/20
Approve the 4/4/20 minutes, as amended
Selectman Dretler moved to approve the 4/4/20 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 4/4/20 minutes, as amended.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved to approve the 4/4/20 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 4/4/20 minutes, as amended..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Consent Calendar
Sign a proclamation to recognize June 7, 2020 as Class of 2020 Day
Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign a proclamation to recognize June 7, 2020 as Class of 2020 Day.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign a proclamation to recognize June 7, 2020 as Class of 2020 Day..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Adjourn
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
“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)
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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