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March 16, 2021
20 recorded votes, 2 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 candidate for appointment to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission
Appoint Susan Rushfirth, 48 Harvard Drive, to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2022
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Susan Rushfirth, 48 Harvard Drive, to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2022.
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; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Susan Rushfirth, 48 Harvard Drive, to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2022..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Station Road/MCRT
Approve the BFRT Advisory Task Force Recommendations as presented
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Resident Len Simon, 40 Meadowbrook Circle, asked if the BFRT project was still on schedule for construction to begin in summer of 2022. Ms. Suedmeyer responded in the affirmative. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the BFRT Advisory Task Force Recommendations as presented.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Resident Len Simon, 40 Meadowbrook Circle, asked if the BFRT project was still on schedule for construction to begin in summer of 2022. Ms. Suedmeyer responded in the affirmative. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the BFRT Advisory Task Force Recommendations as presented..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Open joint meeting with the Finance Committee (FinCom)
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to open joint meeting with Finance Committee to present/discuss recommendations on annual budget and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open joint meeting with the Finance Committee (FinCom)
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to open joint meeting with Finance Committee to present/discuss recommendations on annual budget and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open joint meeting with the Finance Committee (FinCom).” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Vote to close joint meeting with FinCom and resume Select Board meeting
Close the joint meeting with FinCom and resume Select Board meeting
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to close the joint meeting with FinCom and resume Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with FinCom and resume Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to close the joint meeting with FinCom and resume Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with FinCom and resume Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Take a five-minute recess
Chair Dretler motioned to take a five-minute recess. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess
The roll call names Jennifer S. Roberts twice and leaves out Janie W. Dretler. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to take a five-minute recess. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Article 3 - FY22 Budget
Support Article 3 - FY22 Budget
Article 3 - FY22 Budget Vice-Chair Roberts moved to support Article 3. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY22 Budget
From the minutes
“Article 3 - FY22 Budget Vice-Chair Roberts moved to support Article 3. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY22 Budget.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Support Article 4 - FY22 Capital Budget
Article 4 - FY22 Capital Budget Vice-Chair Roberts moved to support Article 3. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 4 - FY22 Capital Budget
From the minutes
“Article 4 - FY22 Capital Budget Vice-Chair Roberts moved to support Article 3. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 4 - FY22 Capital Budget.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Support Article 7 - FT22 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget
Vice-Chair Roberts moved to support Article 3. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 7 - FT22 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved to support Article 3. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 7 - FT22 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Article 15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose
IP Article 15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose
Board Member Russo motioned to Indefinitely Postpone (IP) Article 15. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To IP Article 15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to Indefinitely Postpone (IP) Article 15. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To IP Article 15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Article 18- Front End Loader with Plow
Support Article 18- Front End Loader with Plow
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 18- Front End Loader with Plow
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 18- Front End Loader with Plow.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor
Support Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Article 20 - Six-Wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing
Support Article 20 - Six-Wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 20 - Six-Wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 20 - Six-Wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Article 24 - Sudbury Public Schools Peter Noyes School Fire Alarm Replacement
Support Article 24 - Sudbury Public Schools Peter Noyes School Fire Alarm Replacement
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - Sudbury Public Schools Peter Noyes School Fire Alarm Replacement
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 18. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - Sudbury Public Schools Peter Noyes School Fire Alarm Replacement.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Discussion, review, and vote on Appointment Policy
Approve the Appointment Policy as amended on March 9, 2021
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the Appointment Policy as amended on March 9, 2021. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Appointment Policy as amended on March 9, 2021.
The roll call names Daniel E. Carty twice and leaves out Charles G. Russo. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the Appointment Policy as amended on March 9, 2021. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Appointment Policy as amended on March 9, 2021..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 3/16/21, regarding collective bargaining matters related to negotiations between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Supervisory Association, dated...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. Town Manager Hayes confirmed the vote taken in Executive Session regarding Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Supervisory Association dated March 1, 2021. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 3/16/21, regarding collective bargaining matters related to negotiations between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Supervisory Association, dated 3/16/21.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. Town Manager Hayes confirmed the vote taken in Executive Session regarding Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Supervisory Association dated March 1, 2021. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 3/16/21, regarding collective bargaining matters related to negotiations between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Supervisory Association, dated 3/16/21..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 3/9/21 between the Town of Sudbury and the Town Manager related to the employment contract dated 3/3/20 and resulting agreement between the Town of...
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. Chair Dretler confirmed that the motion reflected the extension of Town Manager vacation days to September 1, 2021. It was on motion 5-0; Russo -aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 3/9/21 between the Town of Sudbury and the Town Manager related to the employment contract dated 3/3/20 and resulting agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Town Manager, dated 3/9/21.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. Chair Dretler confirmed that the motion reflected the extension of Town Manager vacation days to September 1, 2021. It was on motion 5-0; Russo -aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 3/9/21 between the Town of Sudbury and the Town Manager related to the employment contract dated 3/3/20 and resulting agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Town Manager, dated 3/9/21..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Discuss April and May 2021 Board meeting dates, and make necessary adjustments
Meet on April 6, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 22, 2021; May 23, 2021; and May 25, 2021
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to schedule Select Board meetings on April 6, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 22, 2021; May 23, 2021; and May 25, 2021. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To meet on April 6, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 22, 2021; May 23, 2021; and May 25, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to schedule Select Board meetings on April 6, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 22, 2021; May 23, 2021; and May 25, 2021. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To meet on April 6, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 22, 2021; May 23, 2021; and May 25, 2021..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Discussion on Statehouse Earmarks and grant applications
Authorize the Chair to sign the joint municipal comment letter regarding the Massachusetts 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign the joint municipal comment letter regarding the Massachusetts 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign the joint municipal comment letter regarding the Massachusetts 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Review open session minutes of 3/2/21 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 3/2/21, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 3/2/21, 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; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 3/2/21, as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Vote to Adjourn Meeting
Adjourn
Vote to Adjourn Meeting Board Member Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Carty 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 Meeting Board Member Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Carty 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: Schineller, 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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