MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 2, 2021
14 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
Interview candidates for reappointment to the Permanent Building Committee (PBC)
Reappoint Nancy Rubenstein to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Nancy Rubenstein to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23.
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; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Nancy Rubenstein to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Reappoint Michael Melnick to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Michael Melnick to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23.
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, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Michael Melnick to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Interview candidate for Historic Districts Commission (HDC)
Appoint Taryn Trexler, 253 Concord Road, to the Historic Districts Commission for a term expiring 1/1/26
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Taryn Trexler, 253 Concord Road, to the Historic Districts Commission for a term expiring 1/1/26.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Taryn Trexler, 253 Concord Road, to the Historic Districts Commission for a term expiring 1/1/26..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Open a joint meeting with the Commission on Disability (COD) regarding ADA assessment; discussion
Open a joint meeting with the Commission on Disability (COD) regarding ADA assessment discussion with representatives from IHDC
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Commission on Disability (COD) regarding ADA assessment discussion with representatives from IHDC
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Commission on Disability (COD) regarding ADA assessment discussion with representatives from IHDC.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Vote to close joint meeting with Commission on Disability (COD) and resume Select Board meeting
Close the joint meeting and resume the Select Board meeting
Board Member Carty 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 close the joint meeting and resume the Select Board meeting
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; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting and resume the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Take a five-minute recess
Chair Dretler motioned that the Board take a five-minute recess. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned that the Board take a five-minute recess. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Discussion and vote on the Annual Town Meeting start time on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at LSRHS field
Rescind the previous vote 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
Discussion and vote on the Annual Town Meeting start time on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at LSRHS field After Board discussion, Board Member Russo motioned to rescind the previous vote 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. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To rescind the previous vote 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
“Discussion and vote on the Annual Town Meeting start time on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at LSRHS field After Board discussion, Board Member Russo motioned to rescind the previous vote 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. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To rescind the previous vote 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: Russo, second: Roberts)
Start the Annual Town Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on May 22 and May 23, 2021
Board Member Schineller motioned to start the Annual Town Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on May 22 and May 23, 2021. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-no, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Schineller-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to start the Annual Town Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on May 22 and May 23, 2021.
No: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes give the count as 5-0 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to start the Annual Town Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on May 22 and May 23, 2021…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 0-5.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to start the Annual Town Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on May 22 and May 23, 2021. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-no, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Schineller-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to start the Annual Town Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on May 22 and May 23, 2021..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Have Annual Town Meeting on May 22, and May 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. with backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021 at 12:30 p.m
Chair Dretler motioned to have Annual Town Meeting on May 22, and May 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. with backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To have Annual Town Meeting on May 22, and May 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. with backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to have Annual Town Meeting on May 22, and May 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. with backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To have Annual Town Meeting on May 22, and May 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. with backup dates of June 12 and June 13, 2021 at 12:30 p.m..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Review open session minutes of 2/9/21 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve open session minutes of 2/9/21, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 2/9/21, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 2/9/21, as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Upcoming agenda items
Send a letter of thanks to Frank Riepe for his many years of service on the Historic Districts Commission
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To send a letter of thanks to Frank Riepe for his many years of service on the Historic Districts Commission
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To send a letter of thanks to Frank Riepe for his many years of service on the Historic Districts Commission.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Approve the Town Manager/Select Board submission to the 2020 Annual Town Report, as edited
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager/Select Board submission to the 2020 Annual Town Report, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager/Select Board submission to the 2020 Annual Town Report, as edited.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Allocate $5,000 of the Meadow Walk Development mitigation funds in item 4.2.c. to the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program
Board Member Carty moved to allocate $5,000 of the Meadow Walk Development mitigation funds in item 4.2.c. to the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To allocate $5,000 of the Meadow Walk Development mitigation funds in item 4.2.c. to the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved to allocate $5,000 of the Meadow Walk Development mitigation funds in item 4.2.c. to the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To allocate $5,000 of the Meadow Walk Development mitigation funds in item 4.2.c. to the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
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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