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November 3, 2021
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Citizen comments on items not on agenda
Enter an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) between the Towns of Sudbury, Wayland, Lincoln, Bedford, Concord, Carlisle, and Weston in accordance with the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) between the Towns of Sudbury, Wayland, Lincoln, Bedford, Concord, Carlisle, and Weston in accordance with the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services grant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, awarded to Sudbury, to create a cross- jurisdictional public health services sharing program by hiring regional public health nurses, an inspector, and public relations professionals to address critical public health needs.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) between the Towns of Sudbury, Wayland, Lincoln, Bedford, Concord, Carlisle, and Weston in accordance with the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services grant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, awarded to Sudbury, to create a cross- jurisdictional public health services sharing program by hiring regional public health nurses, an inspector, and public relations professionals to address critical public health needs..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Appoint Mark Sevier, 14 Arborwood Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Mark Sevier, 14 Arborwood Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Mark Sevier, 14 Arborwood Road, to the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring 5/31/23..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
The renewal process be reviewed by the Select Board, and be voted on at the next Select Board meeting
Board Member Schineller motioned that the renewal process be reviewed by the Select Board, and be voted on at the next Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3-0; Schineller-aye; Russo-no, Carty-aye, Dretler-no, Roberts-no VOTED: The motion that the renewal process be reviewed by the Select Board, and be voted on at the next Select Board meeting. The motion failed.
Yes: Carty, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “The motion that the renewal process be reviewed by the Select Board, and be voted on at the next Select Board…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned that the renewal process be reviewed by the Select Board, and be voted on at the next Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3-0; Schineller-aye; Russo-no, Carty-aye, Dretler-no, Roberts-no VOTED: The motion that the renewal process be reviewed by the Select Board, and be voted on at the next Select Board meeting. The motion failed..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Board Member Dretler questioned if the Town should charge resident fees, or if Camp Sewataro should
Create a fee schedule for the Sewataro property
Board Member Dretler motioned to create a fee schedule for the Sewataro property. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To create a fee schedule for the Sewataro property
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to create a fee schedule for the Sewataro property. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To create a fee schedule for the Sewataro property.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Recess
Recess and resume the Board meeting at 10:10 p.m
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess and resume the Board meeting at 10:10 p.m.
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; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess and resume the Board meeting at 10:10 p.m..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
Discussion on Remote Participation Policy. Subcommittee members Roberts and Schineller to present
Support signing MAPC/MAGIC letter to State requesting that State cover COVID-related expenses, as edited by MAPC
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support signing MAPC/MAGIC letter to State requesting that State cover COVID-related expenses, as edited by MAPC. The motion passed.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support signing MAPC/MAGIC letter to State requesting that State cover COVID-related expenses, as edited by MAPC. The motion passed..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Review the Select Board's Fall 2021 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Approve the Select Board's Fall 2021 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Board Member Dretler 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, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board's Fall 2021 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
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; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board's Fall 2021 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
9/14/21 Minutes
Approve the 9/14/21 minutes, as edited
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/14/21 minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/14/21 minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
9/28/21 Minutes
Approve the 9/28/21 minutes, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/28/21 minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/28/21 minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Vote to authorize the chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission
Authorize the chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to use in processing employees' W-2 forms, as requested by Christine Nihan, Town Accountant
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 authorize the chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to use in processing employees' W-2 forms, as requested by Christine Nihan, Town Accountant
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 authorize the chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to use in processing employees' W-2 forms, as requested by Christine Nihan, Town Accountant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
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; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
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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