MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 9, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, William J. Schineller, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Update from Health Director Bill Murphy - COVID and vaccine
Accept 2021 Annual Town Meeting Articles
Board Member Carty motioned to accept 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. Resident Len Simon, 40 Meadow Circle, inquired about total legal expense regarding Eversource litigation and asked if the voters could be appraised of the possible success/current status regarding such litigation. Mr. Simon asked that these questions be addressed at the next Board meeting. Chair Dretler recommended that those related legal payments could be posted on the Town website. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept 2021 Annual Town Meeting Articles.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to accept 2021 Annual Town Meeting articles. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. Resident Len Simon, 40 Meadow Circle, inquired about total legal expense regarding Eversource litigation and asked if the voters could be appraised of the possible success/current status regarding such litigation. Mr. Simon asked that these questions be addressed at the next Board meeting. Chair Dretler recommended that those related legal payments could be posted on the Town website. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept 2021 Annual Town Meeting Articles..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board
Board Member Russo motioned to refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Rescind the vote to schedule May 15 and May 16 for Annual Town Meeting with backup on May 22, 2021 and May 23, 2021
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to rescind the vote to schedule May 15 and May 16 for Annual Town Meeting with backup on May 22, 2021 and May 23, 2021. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler -aye. VOTED: To rescind the vote to schedule May 15 and May 16 for Annual Town Meeting with backup on May 22, 2021 and May 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to rescind the vote to schedule May 15 and May 16 for Annual Town Meeting with backup on May 22, 2021 and May 23, 2021. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler -aye. VOTED: To rescind the vote to schedule May 15 and May 16 for Annual Town Meeting with backup on May 22, 2021 and May 23, 2021..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Establish Monday, May 3, 2021 as the Annual Sudbury Town Meeting, with a backup date of May 22 and May 23, 2021; alternative backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to establish Monday, May 3, 2021 as the Annual Sudbury Town Meeting, with a backup date of May 22 and May 23, 2021; alternative backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To establish Monday, May 3, 2021 as the Annual Sudbury Town Meeting, with a backup date of May 22 and May 23, 2021; alternative backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to establish Monday, May 3, 2021 as the Annual Sudbury Town Meeting, with a backup date of May 22 and May 23, 2021; alternative backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To establish Monday, May 3, 2021 as the Annual Sudbury Town Meeting, with a backup date of May 22 and May 23, 2021; alternative backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Vote to appoint Select Board liaison to the BFRT Advisory Task Force
Appoint Charles Russo to the BFRT Advisory Task Force
Chair Dretler nominated Charles Russo as Select Board liaison to the BFRT Advisory Task Force. Board Member Schineller seconded the nomination. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Charles Russo to the BFRT Advisory Task Force
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler nominated Charles Russo as Select Board liaison to the BFRT Advisory Task Force. Board Member Schineller seconded the nomination. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Charles Russo to the BFRT Advisory Task Force.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Projects to track (KPI)
Track the six projects discussed and agreed to by the Board
Board Member Schineller motioned to track the six projects discussed and agreed to by the Board. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To track the six projects discussed and agreed to by the Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to track the six projects discussed and agreed to by the Board. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To track the six projects discussed and agreed to by the Board..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Discussion on Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030
Sign the letter, adding Sudbury's name and seal to the letter and to endorse the six principals contributing to the CECP (Clean Energy and Climate Plan) 2030, unamended
Board Member Russo motioned to sign the letter, adding Sudbury's name and seal to the letter and to endorse the six principals contributing to the CECP (Clean Energy and Climate Plan) 2030, unamended. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Board Member Schineller indicated that including several amendments/comments to the letter was important, such as transmission installations, before endorsement of the letter was finalized with the Town seal. Resident Len Simon stated that the letter should be supported. It was on motion 3-2-0; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign the letter, adding Sudbury's name and seal to the letter and to endorse the six principals contributing to the CECP (Clean Energy and Climate Plan) 2030, unamended.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to sign the letter, adding Sudbury's name and seal to the letter and to endorse the six principals contributing to the CECP (Clean Energy and Climate Plan) 2030, unamended. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Board Member Schineller indicated that including several amendments/comments to the letter was important, such as transmission installations, before endorsement of the letter was finalized with the Town seal. Resident Len Simon stated that the letter should be supported. It was on motion 3-2-0; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign the letter, adding Sudbury's name and seal to the letter and to endorse the six principals contributing to the CECP (Clean Energy and Climate Plan) 2030, unamended..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Review open session minutes of 12/15/20 and 1/12/21 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the 12/15/20 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/15/20 Select Board Minutes, as edited.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/15/20 Select Board Minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve the 1/12/21 Select Board 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; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/12/21 Select Board 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; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/12/21 Select Board Minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Vote to accept a $100 donation from Donna Moy Bruno and Franco Bruno to be deposited into the
Accept a $100 donation from Donna Moy Bruno and Franco Bruno to be deposited into the Program Contributions and Donations Account - 191448/483100
Consent Calendar Chair Dretler read: Vote to accept a $100 donation from Donna Moy Bruno and Franco Bruno to be deposited into the Program Contributions and Donations Account - 191448/483100 Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler aye VOTED: To accept a $100 donation from Donna Moy Bruno and Franco Bruno to be deposited into the Program Contributions and Donations Account - 191448/483100.
From the minutes
“Consent Calendar Chair Dretler read: Vote to accept a $100 donation from Donna Moy Bruno and Franco Bruno to be deposited into the Program Contributions and Donations Account - 191448/483100 Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler aye VOTED: To accept a $100 donation from Donna Moy Bruno and Franco Bruno to be deposited into the Program Contributions and Donations Account - 191448/483100..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to approve award of contract (Statement of Work) by the Town Manager to DataBank IMX, LLC for
Approve award of contract (Statement of Work) by the Town Manager to DataBank IMX, LLC for digitization services in connection with Board of Health septic design documents
Chair Dretler read: Vote to approve award of contract (Statement of Work) by the Town Manager to DataBank IMX, LLC for digitization services in connection with Board of Health septic design documents Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler aye VOTED: To approve award of contract (Statement of Work) by the Town Manager to DataBank IMX, LLC for digitization services in connection with Board of Health septic design documents.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler read: Vote to approve award of contract (Statement of Work) by the Town Manager to DataBank IMX, LLC for digitization services in connection with Board of Health septic design documents Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler aye VOTED: To approve award of contract (Statement of Work) by the Town Manager to DataBank IMX, LLC for digitization services in connection with Board of Health septic design documents..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Sign a proclamation to recognize March 2021 as Shadow Pandemic Awareness Month
Select Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler aye VOTED: To sign a proclamation to recognize March 2021 as Shadow Pandemic Awareness Month.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler aye VOTED: To sign a proclamation to recognize March 2021 as Shadow Pandemic Awareness Month..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Vote to Adjourn
Adjourn
Vote to Adjourn Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vote to Adjourn Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-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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