MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 15, 2020
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel E. Carty, Janie W. Dretler, Jennifer S. Roberts, William J. Schineller, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Permission was granted in March for 6 months, and this permit expires end of September
Approve extension of Sudbury Rug storage trailer permit at 15 Union Ave for an additional twelve months
Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve extension of Sudbury Rug storage trailer permit at 15 Union Ave for an additional twelve months.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve extension of Sudbury Rug storage trailer permit at 15 Union Ave for an additional twelve months..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Vote to elect the Chairman and Vice-chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Also discussion and vote on
Appoint Selectman Janie Dretler as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Selectman Roberts motioned to nominate Janie Dretler as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. Selectman Dretler accepted the nomination. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To appoint Selectman Janie Dretler as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts motioned to nominate Janie Dretler as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. Selectman Dretler accepted the nomination. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To appoint Selectman Janie Dretler as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Appoint Selectman Jennifer Roberts as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen
Selectman Dretler motioned to nominate Selectman Jennifer Roberts as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. Selectman Roberts accepted the nomination. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Selectman Jennifer Roberts as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to nominate Selectman Jennifer Roberts as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. Selectman Roberts accepted the nomination. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Selectman Jennifer Roberts as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Discussion and vote on Historical Commission request for support regarding expert reviews and peer
Rescind the vote taken on September 8, 2020, to "authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for a Historic Preservationist to support the Historic...
Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To rescind the vote taken on September 8, 2020, to "authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for a Historic Preservationist to support the Historic Commission's review of the Section 106 permit with the Army Corps of Engineers."
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To rescind the vote taken on September 8, 2020, to "authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for a Historic Preservationist to support the Historic Commission's review of the Section 106 permit with the Army Corps of Engineers.".” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Authorize Town Manager Hayes to execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for the historical preservationist consultation, only
Selectman Dretler motioned to authorize Town Manager Hayes to execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for the historical preservationist consultation, only. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. Selectman Russo asked if the goal was to obtain related peer review. Ms. Warren confirmed that the Historical Commission was seeking such a peer review. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize Town Manager Hayes to execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for the historical preservationist consultation, only
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to authorize Town Manager Hayes to execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for the historical preservationist consultation, only. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. Selectman Russo asked if the goal was to obtain related peer review. Ms. Warren confirmed that the Historical Commission was seeking such a peer review. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize Town Manager Hayes to execute a contract not to exceed $3,000 for the historical preservationist consultation, only.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Discussion and vote on 2020-21 liaison assignments
Approve the 2020-21 Board of Selectmen liaison assignments and appoint Jennifer Roberts as liaison and member of CPC (Community Preservation Commission) as indicated on the drafted spreadsheet
Selectman Dretler motioned to vote on the 2020-21 Board of Selectmen liaison assignments and with Jennifer Roberts as liaison and member of CPC (Community Preservation Commission) as indicated on the drafted spreadsheet. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. Selectman Schineller commented that as senior member of the Board, Selectman Carty should be appointed CPC liaison and member. Selectman Russo affirmed that Selectman Carty had a lot on his plate. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Schineller-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 2020-21 Board of Selectmen liaison assignments and appoint Jennifer Roberts as liaison and member of CPC (Community Preservation Commission) as indicated on the drafted spreadsheet.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to vote on the 2020-21 Board of Selectmen liaison assignments and with Jennifer Roberts as liaison and member of CPC (Community Preservation Commission) as indicated on the drafted spreadsheet. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. Selectman Schineller commented that as senior member of the Board, Selectman Carty should be appointed CPC liaison and member. Selectman Russo affirmed that Selectman Carty had a lot on his plate. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Schineller-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 2020-21 Board of Selectmen liaison assignments and appoint Jennifer Roberts as liaison and member of CPC (Community Preservation Commission) as indicated on the drafted spreadsheet..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Accept donation in the amount of $292 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town Social
Accept donation in the amount of $292 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town Social Worker to be used to counsel Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School students
Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept donation in the amount of $292 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town Social Worker to be used to counsel Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School students.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept donation in the amount of $292 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town Social Worker to be used to counsel Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School students..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Selectman Russo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
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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