MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 28, 2020
11 recorded votes, 3 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
There were no citizen's comments
That there was no need for a fall town meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3
Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: That there was no need for a fall town meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: That there was no need for a fall town meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Vote to modify wording of the CSX town meeting article #17 to match the ballot question
Allow Town Manager Hayes to make the minor changes to Article 17 of the Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To allow Town Manager Hayes to make the minor changes to Article 17 of the Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion, 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To allow Town Manager Hayes to make the minor changes to Article 17 of the Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
VOTE: Shall the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-
Approve that 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 parcel...
Selectman Roberts motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, three against and two in favor; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no. VOTED: Not to approve that 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 parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS 3.40 to QBS 4.80 on a Railroad Map dated July 22, 2020 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and a Plan dated July 20, 2020, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less and any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith for any and/or all of the following purposes: establishment and construction of a multi-purpose rail trail, bicycle path for open space, conservation and active recreation purposes, water resource area preservation and general municipal purposes.
Yes: Dretler, RobertsNo: Brown, Carty, SchinellerThe minutes give the count as 3-2 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to approve that the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 2-3.
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, three against and two in favor; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no. VOTED: Not to approve that 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 parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS 3.40 to QBS 4.80 on a Railroad Map dated July 22, 2020 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and a Plan dated July 20, 2020, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less and any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith for any and/or all of the following purposes: establishment and construction of a multi-purpose rail trail, bicycle path for open space, conservation and active recreation purposes, water resource area preservation and general municipal purposes..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Modify Ballot Question 1 map language to reflect the July 22, 2020 date from 4/21/15
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye Carty-aye. VOTED: To modify Ballot Question 1 map language to reflect the July 22, 2020 date from 4/21/15.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye Carty-aye. VOTED: To modify Ballot Question 1 map language to reflect the July 22, 2020 date from 4/21/15..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Annual Town Meeting discussion on start time and backup date
Hold Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS, with a backup date of Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-no VOTED: To hold Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS, with a backup date of Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsNo: Schineller
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-no VOTED: To hold Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS, with a backup date of Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Article 37 - Solar Energy Systems
Support Article 37 - Solar Energy Systems
Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To support Article 37 - Solar Energy Systems.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To support Article 37 - Solar Energy Systems..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Article 38 - Inclusion of Affordable Housing
Support Article 38 - Inclusion of Affordable Housing
Vice-Chair Brown 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 38 - Inclusion of Affordable Housing.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown 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 38 - Inclusion of Affordable Housing..” (Motion: Brown, second: Schineller)
Discussion and vote whether to sign a comment letter to MassDOT for BFRT
Send the BFRT comment letter as written and edited to MassDOT
Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To send the BFRT comment letter as written and edited to MassDOT.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To send the BFRT comment letter as written and edited to MassDOT..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Review Town Meeting article #18 (Fairbank) and possibly take position
Support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no VOTED: Not to support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000.
Yes: Dretler, RobertsNo: Brown, Carty, SchinellerThe minutes give the count as 3-2 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 2-3.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no VOTED: Not to support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to accept the resignation of Connie Steward from the Council on Aging
Accept the resignation of Connie Steward from the Council on Aging and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Connie Steward from the Council on Aging and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Connie Steward from the Council on Aging and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Brown, second: Roberts)
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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