MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 12, 2021
12 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Charles G. Russo as absent at the start “(to join the meeting shortly)”; he joined at about 6:04 PM and is counted present for the votes after that.
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, William J. Schineller, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Charles G. Russo arrived after the meeting began (about 6:04 PM).
Every vote, in order
Reports from Town Manager
Appoint Venk Gopal, 4 Autumn Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending 5/31/24
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Venk Gopal, 4 Autumn Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending 5/31/24.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, SchinellerCharles G. Russo arrived at about 6:04 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Venk Gopal, 4 Autumn Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending 5/31/24..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Interview candidate for appointment to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC)
Appoint William Kunkle, 32 Pine Street, to the CIAC for a term ending 5/31/24
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-abstain Board Member Russo chose to abstain, due to his late arrival. VOTED: To appoint William Kunkle, 32 Pine Street, to the CIAC for a term ending 5/31/24.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, SchinellerAbstained: Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-abstain Board Member Russo chose to abstain, due to his late arrival. VOTED: To appoint William Kunkle, 32 Pine Street, to the CIAC for a term ending 5/31/24..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Enter executive session pursuant to Exemption 6 (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) and (6)) - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the former Melone Property, Town...
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter executive session pursuant to Exemption 6 (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) and (6)) - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the former Melone Property, Town of Sudbury, and to consider strategy with respect to related litigation in the matters of Presti v. Planning Board and Presti v. Zoning Board of Appeals, whereby a public discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigation position of the public body.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter executive session pursuant to Exemption 6 (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) and (6)) - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the former Melone Property, Town of Sudbury, and to consider strategy with respect to related litigation in the matters of Presti v. Planning Board and Presti v. Zoning Board of Appeals, whereby a public discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigation position of the public body..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Interview candidates Christopher Menge, Frank Vitale, Glenn Pransky, John M. McQueen, Jr. and
Appoint Glenn Pransky to the Friends of the BFRT position on the BFRT Advisory Task Force for a term to expire May 31, 2024
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To appoint Glenn Pransky to the Friends of the BFRT position on the BFRT Advisory Task Force for a term to expire May 31, 2024.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To appoint Glenn Pransky to the Friends of the BFRT position on the BFRT Advisory Task Force for a term to expire May 31, 2024..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Appoint Pat Brown to the BFRT Advisory Task Force as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024
Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Pat Brown to the BFRT Advisory Task Force, as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-no, Russo-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to appoint Pat Brown to the BFRT Advisory Task Force as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024.
Yes: Carty, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe minutes give the count as 3-2-0 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to appoint Pat Brown to the BFRT Advisory Task Force as a member-at-large for a term to expire M…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 2-3.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Pat Brown to the BFRT Advisory Task Force, as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-no, Russo-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to appoint Pat Brown to the BFRT Advisory Task Force as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Appoint Frank Vitale to the BFRT Advisory Task Force, as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to appoint Frank Vitale to the BFRT Advisory Task Force, as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Frank Vitale to the BFRT Advisory Task Force, as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Schineller
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to appoint Frank Vitale to the BFRT Advisory Task Force, as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Frank Vitale to the BFRT Advisory Task Force, as a member-at-large for a term to expire May 31, 2024..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Joint meeting with the Finance Committee - 2020 Financial Condition/Forecast
Enter joint meeting with the Finance Committee
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter joint meeting with the Finance Committee
The minutes name Jennifer S. Roberts as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter joint meeting with the Finance Committee.” (Motion: Roberts)
Review open session minutes of 2/9/16 and 12/1/20, and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the 2/9/16 open session minutes
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Roberts-aye, Schineller-abstain, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 2/9/16 open session minutes
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoAbstained: Schineller
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Roberts-aye, Schineller-abstain, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 2/9/16 open session minutes.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve the 12/1/20 open session minutes, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/1/20 open session minutes, as edited.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/1/20 open session minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
There were no citizen's comments
Authorize the Town Manager to submit 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
Citizen's Comments (cont.) There were no citizen's comments Consent Calendar Vote to authorize the Town Manager to submit 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the Board of Selectmen Board Member Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to submit 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to submit 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Citizen's Comments (cont.) There were no citizen's comments Consent Calendar Vote to authorize the Town Manager to submit 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the Board of Selectmen Board Member Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to submit 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to submit 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Authorize the Town Clerk to place the vacant office for Sudbury Housing Authority member on the March 29, 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot at least 15 days prior to the last day to return...
Board Member Carty motioned to authorize the Town Clerk to place the vacant office for Sudbury Housing Authority member on the March 29, 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot at least 15 days prior to the last day to return nomination papers to the Board of Registers for certification. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Clerk to place the vacant office for Sudbury Housing Authority member on the March 29, 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot at least 15 days prior to the last day to return nomination papers to the Board of Registers for certification.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to authorize the Town Clerk to place the vacant office for Sudbury Housing Authority member on the March 29, 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot at least 15 days prior to the last day to return nomination papers to the Board of Registers for certification. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Clerk to place the vacant office for Sudbury Housing Authority member on the March 29, 2021 Annual Town Election Ballot at least 15 days prior to the last day to return nomination papers to the Board of Registers for certification..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Upcoming Agenda Items
Adjourn
Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Carty, 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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