MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 30, 2021
13 recorded votes, 6 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 Sudbury Housing Trust
Appoint Karl Pops, 74 Bay Drive, to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term expiring May 31, 2023
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 appoint Karl Pops, 74 Bay Drive, to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term expiring May 31, 2023.
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 appoint Karl Pops, 74 Bay Drive, to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term expiring May 31, 2023..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Consent Calendar
Accept a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Sudbury Foundation, which is the second and final installment of a two-year $150,000 grant to fund playground renovations at the Loring and Nixon...
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Sudbury Foundation, which is the second and final installment of a two-year $150,000 grant to fund playground renovations at the Loring and Nixon schools.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Sudbury Foundation, which is the second and final installment of a two-year $150,000 grant to fund playground renovations at the Loring and Nixon schools..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by The Apartments at...
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing LLC for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 16 & 36 North Road.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by The Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing LLC for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 16 & 36 North Road..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Quarry North Road...
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Quarry North Road LLC, declarant of the Cold Brook Crossing Condominium, for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 16 & 36 North Road.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Quarry North Road LLC, declarant of the Cold Brook Crossing Condominium, for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 16 & 36 North Road..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
COVID-19 Reopening Plan
Support Article 16 - Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2; with funding sources as presented
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 16 - Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2; with funding sources as presented.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 16 - Construction of Housing/Living Addition - Fire Station #2; with funding sources as presented..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Article 13 - Withdraw - Capital Stabilization Fund
Withdraw Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund
Vice-Chair Roberts moved on 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 withdraw Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved on 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 withdraw Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Put Article #22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension on the Consent Calendar
Board Member Schineller motioned to put Article #22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To put Article #22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension on the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to put Article #22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To put Article #22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow
Approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar
Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar.
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor
Approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar
Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar.
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing
Approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar
Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar.
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Discussion on Town Manager evaluation process
Approve the number of 360 Town Manager Evaluation Reports would reflect six (6) Town Director reports, plus a Superintendent report
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the number of 360 Town Manager Evaluation Reports would reflect six (6) Town Director reports, plus a Superintendent report.
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; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the number of 360 Town Manager Evaluation Reports would reflect six (6) Town Director reports, plus a Superintendent report..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Upcoming Agenda items
Approve edits to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to vote to approve edits to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve edits to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerDaniel E. Carty had left the meeting at 10:16 p.m. and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to vote to approve edits to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve edits to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Vote to Adjourn Meeting Board Member Russo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerDaniel E. Carty had left the meeting at 10:16 p.m. and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vote to Adjourn Meeting Board Member Russo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye.” (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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