MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 10, 2022
6 recorded votes, 5 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
Contract Renewal
Authorize Vice-Chair Russo and Board Member Carty to negotiate a 5-year lease term renewal with the current Camp Operator, and conclude such negotiations within 21 days
Board Member Schineller motioned to authorize Vice-Chair Russo and Board Member Carty to negotiate a 5-year lease term renewal with the current Camp Operator, and conclude such negotiations within 21 days. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-aye, Russo-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to authorize Vice-Chair Russo and Board Member Carty to negotiate a 5-year lease term renewal with the current Camp Operator, and conclude such negotiations within 21 days. The motion failed.
Yes: Carty, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to authorize Vice-Chair Russo and Board Member Carty to negotiate a 5-year lease term renewal with the cur…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to authorize Vice-Chair Russo and Board Member Carty to negotiate a 5-year lease term renewal with the current Camp Operator, and conclude such negotiations within 21 days. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-aye, Russo-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to authorize Vice-Chair Russo and Board Member Carty to negotiate a 5-year lease term renewal with the current Camp Operator, and conclude such negotiations within 21 days. The motion failed..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
The comment submitted by resident and COD Chair Kay Bell, 348 Old Lancaster Road, was read by Chair
Proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board; items to be...
Chair Roberts motioned to proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Select Board; items to be considered for negotiation included: management fee, revenue share, public access, and terms; among other items. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board; items to be considered for negotiation included: management fee, revenue share, public access, and terms; among other items.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: CartyThe roll call does not list William J. Schineller, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts motioned to proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Select Board; items to be considered for negotiation included: management fee, revenue share, public access, and terms; among other items. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board; items to be considered for negotiation included: management fee, revenue share, public access, and terms; among other items..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Recess
That the Board take a 5-minute recess and return at 9:53 p.m
Board Member Dretler motioned that the Board take a 5-minute recess and return at 9:53 p.m. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board take a 5-minute recess and return at 9:53 p.m.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned that the Board take a 5-minute recess and return at 9:53 p.m. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board take a 5-minute recess and return at 9:53 p.m..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board; items to be...
It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye VOTED: To proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board; items to be considered for negotiation included: management fee, revenue share, public access, and terms; among other items.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Carty
From the minutes
“It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye VOTED: To proceed into negotiation with the property manager for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro property with the formation of a subcommittee of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board; items to be considered for negotiation included: management fee, revenue share, public access, and terms; among other items..”
Use Consultant
Fund a consultant to analyze the best use/s of the Sewataro property for a cost up to $100,000.00
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To fund a consultant to analyze the best use/s of the Sewataro property for a cost up to $100,000.00.
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To fund a consultant to analyze the best use/s of the Sewataro property for a cost up to $100,000.00..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller 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. Board Member Schineller 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: Schineller)
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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