MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 14, 2020
17 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
Citizen's Comments not on agenda
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to approve a new Common Victualler License for J Carter Ventures LLC, DBA Fire Dough Kitchen, 730 Boston Post Road, as requested in an...
Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to approve a new Common Victualler License for J Carter Ventures LLC, DBA Fire Dough Kitchen, 730 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated June 8, 2020, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to approve a new Common Victualler License for J Carter Ventures LLC, DBA Fire Dough Kitchen, 730 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated June 8, 2020, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye (5-0)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Interview two candidates for the Sudbury Housing Trust
Appoint Robert Hummell, 414 Dutton Road, and Susan Scotti, 26 Longfellow Road, to the Housing Trust to serve as Trustees, each for a term expiring May 31, 2021. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye,...
Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Robert Hummell, 414 Dutton Road, and Susan Scotti, 26 Longfellow Road, to the Housing Trust to serve as Trustees, each for a term expiring May 31, 2021. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, (5-0)
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Robert Hummell, 414 Dutton Road, and Susan Scotti, 26 Longfellow Road, to the Housing Trust to serve as Trustees, each for a term expiring May 31, 2021. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, (5-0).” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Approve the application of Acapulco's Mexican Restaurant (694 Boston Post Road) for a Temporary Outdoor Seating Permit effective through November 1, 2020, or until COVID-19 Order No. 35 is...
Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the application of Acapulco's Mexican Restaurant (694 Boston Post Road) for a Temporary Outdoor Seating Permit effective through November 1, 2020, or until COVID-19 Order No. 35 is rescinded, whichever is sooner, reverting to their original licensed premises on that date, and pending written approval from the Planning Department. Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the application of Acapulco's Mexican Restaurant (694 Boston Post Road) for a Temporary Outdoor Seating Permit effective through November 1, 2020, or until COVID-19 Order No. 35 is rescinded, whichever is sooner, reverting to their original licensed premises on that date, and pending written approval from the Planning Department. Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (5-0)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Discussion and vote on Annual Town Meeting date and venue
Hold the Annual Town Meeting outdoors at the LSRHS field on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., and a rain date of September 13, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the LSRHS field. Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye,...
Selectman Dretler moved and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To hold the Annual Town Meeting outdoors at the LSRHS field on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., and a rain date of September 13, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the LSRHS field. Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To hold the Annual Town Meeting outdoors at the LSRHS field on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., and a rain date of September 13, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the LSRHS field. Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye (5-0)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
The town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, permit, construct, and...
Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: The town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, permit, construct, and renovate the property located at 40 Fairbank Road, also known as the Fairbank Community Center and Atkinson Pool, and any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith, including without limitation the professional, design, engineering, and project management services, preparation of plans, specification and bidding documents, borrowing costs, purchase of equipment, technology, and furniture, as well as site preparation, demolition, landscaping, and relocation services and costs? Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: The town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, permit, construct, and renovate the property located at 40 Fairbank Road, also known as the Fairbank Community Center and Atkinson Pool, and any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith, including without limitation the professional, design, engineering, and project management services, preparation of plans, specification and bidding documents, borrowing costs, purchase of equipment, technology, and furniture, as well as site preparation, demolition, landscaping, and relocation services and costs? Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (5-0)..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1 Town Meetings, vote to hold a public hearing at the Board of
Hold a public hearing at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 28, 2020, 7:00 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same, pursuant to...
Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To hold a public hearing at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 28, 2020, 7:00 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same, pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To hold a public hearing at the Board of Selectmen meeting on July 28, 2020, 7:00 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same, pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (5-0)..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
Vote to approve FY21 1/12 Budget
Approve FY21 1/12 Budget. Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye (5-0)
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve FY21 1/12 Budget. Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve FY21 1/12 Budget. Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye (5-0)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Review updated draft Spring 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter and approve for distribution
Approve the Spring 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter, as amended. Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)
Selectman Roberts motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Spring 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter, as amended. Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Spring 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter, as amended. Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Discuss topics to be assigned for the Summer 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter
Approve the 5/5/20 minutes, as amended. Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)
Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 5/5/20 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 5/5/20 minutes, as amended. Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 5/5/20 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 5/5/20 minutes, as amended. Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
5/12/20 Minutes
Approve the 5/12/20 minutes as amended
5/12/20 Minutes Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 5/12/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion - three ayes, one abstain VOTED: To approve the 5/12/20 minutes as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-abstain (3-1).
Yes: Brown, Carty, DretlerAbstained: RobertsThe names follow the VOTED line: “Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-abstain (3-1)”. The roll call does not list William J. Schineller, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“5/12/20 Minutes Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 5/12/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion - three ayes, one abstain VOTED: To approve the 5/12/20 minutes as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-abstain (3-1)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the 5/26/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)
Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 5/26/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 5/26/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 5/26/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the 5/26/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Consent Calendar
Approve the Board of Selectmen Town Counsel policy as discussed and amended at the 6/22/20 Board of Selectmen meeting. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)
Consent Calendar Vote to approve the Board of Selectmen Town Counsel policy as discussed and amended on 6/22/20 Vice-Chair Brown motioned to approve the Board of Selectmen Town Counsel policy as discussed and amended at the 6/22/20 Board of Selectmen meeting. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Board of Selectmen Town Counsel policy as discussed and amended at the 6/22/20 Board of Selectmen meeting. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“Consent Calendar Vote to approve the Board of Selectmen Town Counsel policy as discussed and amended on 6/22/20 Vice-Chair Brown motioned to approve the Board of Selectmen Town Counsel policy as discussed and amended at the 6/22/20 Board of Selectmen meeting. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Board of Selectmen Town Counsel policy as discussed and amended at the 6/22/20 Board of Selectmen meeting. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Approve the following requests for removal of articles from inclusion in the September Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article 20 Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2, as...
Vote to approve the following requests for removal of articles from inclusion in the September Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article #20 Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2, Article #27 Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor, Article #8, Snow and Ice Transfer Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the following requests for removal of articles from inclusion in the September Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article 20 Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2, as requested by Fire Chief Whalen; Article 24 Front End Loader with Plow and Article 27 Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor, as requested by DPW Director Daniel Nason. Also vote to approve withdrawal of Article 8, Snow and Ice Transfer, as requested by Town Manager Hayes. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the following requests for removal of articles from inclusion in the September Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article #20 Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2, Article #27 Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor, Article #8, Snow and Ice Transfer Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the following requests for removal of articles from inclusion in the September Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article 20 Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2, as requested by Fire Chief Whalen; Article 24 Front End Loader with Plow and Article 27 Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor, as requested by DPW Director Daniel Nason. Also vote to approve withdrawal of Article 8, Snow and Ice Transfer, as requested by Town Manager Hayes. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
To approve award of contracts by the Town Manager commencing 7/1/20 through 9/30/20, including, but
Approve award of contracts by the Town Manager commencing 7/1/20 through 9/30/20, including, but not limited to, DPW, COA, Facilities and Planning contracts, provided a listing is prepared and...
To approve award of contracts by the Town Manager commencing 7/1/20 through 9/30/20, including, but not limited to, DPW, COA, Facilities and Planning contracts Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contracts by the Town Manager commencing 7/1/20 through 9/30/20, including, but not limited to, DPW, COA, Facilities and Planning contracts, provided a listing is prepared and submitted to the Board of Selectmen for all contracts requiring Board advance approval which are executed by the Town Manager during said period. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“To approve award of contracts by the Town Manager commencing 7/1/20 through 9/30/20, including, but not limited to, DPW, COA, Facilities and Planning contracts Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contracts by the Town Manager commencing 7/1/20 through 9/30/20, including, but not limited to, DPW, COA, Facilities and Planning contracts, provided a listing is prepared and submitted to the Board of Selectmen for all contracts requiring Board advance approval which are executed by the Town Manager during said period. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Approve the FY21 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library and Minuteman Library
Approve the FY21 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the Goodnow Library's share of Network costs in the total amount...
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY21 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the Goodnow Library's share of Network costs in the total amount of $56,427, effective July 1, 2020, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the FY21 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the Goodnow Library's share of Network costs in the total amount of $56,427, effective July 1, 2020, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Vote to approve award of contract by the Town Manager for the paving of the Hudson Road Fire
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for the paving of the Hudson Road Fire Headquarters property to Lazaro Paving Corporation; and further, to execute any documents relative thereto....
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for the paving of the Hudson Road Fire Headquarters property to Lazaro Paving Corporation; and further, to execute any documents relative thereto. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0).
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for the paving of the Hudson Road Fire Headquarters property to Lazaro Paving Corporation; and further, to execute any documents relative thereto. Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye (4-0)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Selectman Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To adjourn meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To adjourn meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, 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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