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Sudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

October 19, 2021

12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jennifer S. Roberts, Charles G. Russo, Daniel E. Carty, William J. Schineller, Janie W. Dretler

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Discussion and question of voting to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY21 Financial and Operating

Accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY21 Financial and Operating Reports, as required by their contract

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY21 Financial and Operating Reports, as required by their contract.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY21 Financial and Operating Reports, as required by their contract..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Update from Transportation Committee members on progress and future potential. Should a quorum of

Enter into joint session with the Transportation Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-present, Carty-present, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter into joint session with the Transportation Committee

The roll call for this vote lists Charles G. Russo and Daniel E. Carty as “present” rather than aye or no. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-present, Carty-present, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter into joint session with the Transportation Committee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the joint meeting with the Transportation Committee

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the joint meeting with the Transportation Committee

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the joint meeting with the Transportation Committee.” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Move forward with the LOI for the DPW building at 275 Old Lancaster Road

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move forward with the LOI for the DPW building at 275 Old Lancaster Road

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move forward with the LOI for the DPW building at 275 Old Lancaster Road.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) update by Beth Suedmeyer, Environmental Planner

Support the use of mitigation funds for Route 117 intersections at Mossman and Dakin Roads

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support the use of mitigation funds for Route 117 intersections at Mossman and Dakin Roads.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support the use of mitigation funds for Route 117 intersections at Mossman and Dakin Roads..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Sudbury, including the Official Precinct map, Block Report and Precinct descriptions, as requested by Town Clerk Klein

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Sudbury, including the Official Precinct map, Block Report and Precinct descriptions, as requested by Town Clerk Klein.

From the minutes

“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Sudbury, including the Official Precinct map, Block Report and Precinct descriptions, as requested by Town Clerk Klein..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

That the Board recess for five minutes and resume the meeting at 11:09 p.m

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board recess for five minutes and resume the meeting at 11:09 p.m.

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board recess for five minutes and resume the meeting at 11:09 p.m..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the MAPC/MAGIC letter, with the condition that Town Manager Hayes distribute the finalized letter, and allow the Board to consider any substantive changes to the letter

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye. VOTED: To approve the MAPC/MAGIC letter, with the condition that Town Manager Hayes distribute the finalized letter, and allow the Board to consider any substantive changes to the letter.

Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Carty

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye. VOTED: To approve the MAPC/MAGIC letter, with the condition that Town Manager Hayes distribute the finalized letter, and allow the Board to consider any substantive changes to the letter..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Discussion and possible vote to accept donation of 1930 Model A Fire Truck by the estate of former

Support the donation of the 1930 Model A Fire Truck by the estate of former resident Keith Porter, if the opportunity becomes available; contingent on sufficient due diligence

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support the donation of the 1930 Model A Fire Truck by the estate of former resident Keith Porter, if the opportunity becomes available; contingent on sufficient due diligence.

Yes: Carty, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler

From the minutes

“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support the donation of the 1930 Model A Fire Truck by the estate of former resident Keith Porter, if the opportunity becomes available; contingent on sufficient due diligence..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Discussion with Town Manager regarding potential attendance at International City/County Management

Approve Town Manager Hayes enrollment in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) High Performance Leadership Academy

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Board Member Carty motioned to approve Town Manager Hayes enrollment in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) High Performance Leadership Academy. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0-2; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-abstain, Roberts-abstain VOTED: To approve Town Manager Hayes enrollment in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) High Performance Leadership Academy.

Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerAbstained: Dretler, Roberts

From the minutes

“Board Member Carty motioned to approve Town Manager Hayes enrollment in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) High Performance Leadership Academy. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0-2; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-abstain, Roberts-abstain VOTED: To approve Town Manager Hayes enrollment in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) High Performance Leadership Academy..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Consent Calendar

Correct the appointment term of Council on Aging (COA) member Sandy Lasky to expire 5/31/23, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To correct the appointment term of Council on Aging (COA) member Sandy Lasky to expire 5/31/23, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To correct the appointment term of Council on Aging (COA) member Sandy Lasky to expire 5/31/23, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; to adjourn the meeting. Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; to adjourn the meeting. Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts- aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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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