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July 21, 2020
22 recorded votes, 6 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
Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.59, s. 21C, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth include on the ballot for the November biennial state election for use in the Town of Sudbury the following...
It was on motion 3-2, two against and three in favor; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye. VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.59, s. 21C, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth include on the ballot for the November biennial state election for use in the Town of Sudbury the following debt exclusion questions: QUESTION 1 - Shall 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 acquire the fee or lesser interest in the parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS3.40 to QBS4.80 on a Railroad Map dated 4/21/2015 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and shown as CSX corridor, a plan dated July 20, 2020, prepared by the Town of Sudbury Engineering Department, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less, including any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith.
Yes: Brown, Carty, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“It was on motion 3-2, two against and three in favor; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye. VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.59, s. 21C, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth include on the ballot for the November biennial state election for use in the Town of Sudbury the following debt exclusion questions: QUESTION 1 - Shall 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 acquire the fee or lesser interest in the parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS3.40 to QBS4.80 on a Railroad Map dated 4/21/2015 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and shown as CSX corridor, a plan dated July 20, 2020, prepared by the Town of Sudbury Engineering Department, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less, including any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith..”
Article 2 - FY20 Budget Adjustments
Support Article 2 - FY20 Budget Adjustments
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 2 - FY20 Budget Adjustments.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 2 - FY20 Budget Adjustments..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Article 3 - FY21 Budget - $105,613,075.00
Support Article 3 - FY21 Budget - $105,613,075.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY21 Budget - $105,613,075.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY21 Budget - $105,613,075.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 4 - FY21 Capital Budget - $722,076.00
Support Article 4 - FY21 Capital Budget - $722,076.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 4 - FY21 Capital Budget - $722,076.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 4 - FY21 Capital Budget - $722,076.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Article 5 - FY21 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget - $314,927.00
Support Article 5 - FY21 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget - $314,927.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 5 - FY21 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget - $314,927.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 5 - FY21 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget - $314,927.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Article 6 - FY21 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget - $464,249.00
Support Article 6 - FY21 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget - $464,249.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 6 - FY21 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget - $464,249.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 6 - FY21 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget - $464,249.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Article 7 - FY21 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget - $254,704.00
Support Article 7 - FY21 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget - $254,704.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 7 - FY21 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget - $254,704.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 7 - FY21 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget - $254,704.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 11 - Stabilization Fund - $40,496.00
Support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund - $40,496.00
Selectman Dretler motioned to support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund - $40,496.00. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund - $40,496.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund - $40,496.00. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund - $40,496.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Article 13 - FY21 Revolving Fund Limits
Support Article 13 - FY21 Revolving Fund Limits
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 13 - FY21 Revolving Fund Limits.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 13 - FY21 Revolving Fund Limits..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 14 - Capital Stabilization Fund - $250,000.00
Support Article 14 - Capital Stabilization Fund - $250,000.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 14 - Capital Stabilization Fund - $250,000.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 14 - Capital Stabilization Fund - $250,000.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 15 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource - $150,000.00
Support Article 15 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource - $150,000.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource - $150,000.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource - $150,000.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Article 16 - Post-Employment Health Insurance Trust Funding - $211,867.00
Support Article 16 - Post-Employment Health Insurance Trust Funding - $211,867.00
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 16 - Post-Employment Health Insurance Trust Funding - $211,867.00.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 16 - Post-Employment Health Insurance Trust Funding - $211,867.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 39 - Exchange of Real Property - Brimstone Lane Parcels
Support Article 39 - Exchange of Real Property - Brimstone Lane Parcels
Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 39 - Exchange of Real Property - Brimstone Lane Parcels.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To support Article 39 - Exchange of Real Property - Brimstone Lane Parcels..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
CPC Articles #42-50 and Article #11 - Stabilization Fund, and Article #16 Post-Employment Health Insurance Trust Funding, be considered as Consent Calendar items
Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: CPC Articles #42-50 and Article #11 - Stabilization Fund, and Article #16 Post-Employment Health Insurance Trust Funding, be considered as Consent Calendar items.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: CPC Articles #42-50 and Article #11 - Stabilization Fund, and Article #16 Post-Employment Health Insurance Trust Funding, be considered as Consent Calendar items..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
However, being able to make those comments during the public comment period would have been far more
Approve the letter drafted by Town Counsel in response to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint
Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion three for, one against and one abstain, 3-1-1; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no and Roberts-abstain. VOTED: To approve the letter drafted by Town Counsel in response to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint.
Yes: Brown, Carty, SchinellerNo: DretlerAbstained: Roberts
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion three for, one against and one abstain, 3-1-1; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no and Roberts-abstain. VOTED: To approve the letter drafted by Town Counsel in response to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
Discussion on Board liaison to Park & Recreation Commission
Change Board of Selectmen Park & Recreation commission liaison from Selectman William Schineller to Selectmen Janie Dretler and Jennifer Roberts
Chair Carty motioned to change Board of Selectmen Park & Recreation commission liaison from Selectman William Schineller to Selectmen Janie Dretler and Jennifer Roberts. Selectmen Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0: Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To change Board of Selectmen Park & Recreation commission liaison from Selectman William Schineller to Selectmen Janie Dretler and Jennifer Roberts.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned to change Board of Selectmen Park & Recreation commission liaison from Selectman William Schineller to Selectmen Janie Dretler and Jennifer Roberts. Selectmen Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0: Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To change Board of Selectmen Park & Recreation commission liaison from Selectman William Schineller to Selectmen Janie Dretler and Jennifer Roberts..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Review regular session minutes of 6/9/20, 6/17/20
Approve the 6/9/20 minutes, as amended
Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 6/9/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; aye- Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the 6/9/20 minutes, as amended.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to approve the 6/9/20 minutes, as amended. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; aye- Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the 6/9/20 minutes, as amended..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19
Approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills)
Selectman Dretler moved in the words of the motion to approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills). Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills).
The roll call names Patricia A. Brown twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved in the words of the motion to approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills). Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to renew a billiards table license for the
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to renew a billiards table license for the American Legion Sudbury Post #191, Inc., Phillip M. McKenzie, Manager, 676 Boston Post Road,...
Selectman Dretler moved in the words of the motion and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to renew a billiards table license for the American Legion Sudbury Post #191, Inc., Phillip M. McKenzie, Manager, 676 Boston Post Road, through May 1, 2021. Current license expired on May 1, 2020.
The roll call names Patricia A. Brown twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved in the words of the motion and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to renew a billiards table license for the American Legion Sudbury Post #191, Inc., Phillip M. McKenzie, Manager, 676 Boston Post Road, through May 1, 2021. Current license expired on May 1, 2020..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2020 and ending August 14, 2021, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1 four in favor, one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2020 and ending August 14, 2021, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk.
Yes: Brown, Dretler, Roberts, SchinellerAbstained: CartyThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1 four in favor, one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2020 and ending August 14, 2021, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a...
Selectman Dretler moved to vote to approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee liaison to reflect Selectman William Schineller. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1, four in favor and one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-abstain. Selectman Schineller explained that he abstained due to the fact that he did not hear the full motion and was on break. VOTED: To approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee to reflect Selectman William Schineller.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsAbstained: SchinellerThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler moved to vote to approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee liaison to reflect Selectman William Schineller. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1, four in favor and one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-abstain. Selectman Schineller explained that he abstained due to the fact that he did not hear the full motion and was on break. VOTED: To approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee to reflect Selectman William Schineller..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Brown moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Brown, 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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