MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 24, 2022
20 recorded votes, 6 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 possible vote on draft Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) lease and draft 2022 BFRT
Approve the draft BFRT lease with MassDOT as presented, dated January 21, 2022
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the draft BFRT lease with MassDOT as presented, dated January 21, 2022.
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, Schineller-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the draft BFRT lease with MassDOT as presented, dated January 21, 2022..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
ARTICLE XX - BFRT PHASE 2B - Acquisition of Land
Move the BFRT Acquisition of Land article forward to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move the BFRT Acquisition of Land article forward to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
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; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move the BFRT Acquisition of Land article forward to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
ARTICLE TRANSFER OF TAX POSSESSION PARCEL TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
Move the Transfer of Tax Possession Parcel to the Park and Recreation Commission article forward to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move the Transfer of Tax Possession Parcel to the Park and Recreation Commission article forward to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move the Transfer of Tax Possession Parcel to the Park and Recreation Commission article forward to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Article XX - Grant of Easements - 24 Hudson Road
Move forward the Grant of Easements article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move forward the Grant of Easements article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To move forward the Grant of Easements article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Sewataro Operational Funding - $155,000
Move forward the Sewataro Operational Funding article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts -aye VOTED: To move forward the Sewataro Operational Funding article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts -aye VOTED: To move forward the Sewataro Operational Funding article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Funding of Land use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property - $100,000
Bring forward the Funding of Land use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Funding of Land use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Funding of Land use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Hear Reports
Bring forward the Hear Reports Article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vice-Chair Russo 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 bring forward the Hear Reports Article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo 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 bring forward the Hear Reports Article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
FY21 Budget Adjustments
Bring forward the FY21 Budget Adjustments article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the FY21 Budget Adjustments article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the FY21 Budget Adjustments article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
FY23 Stabilization Fund
Bring forward the FY 23 Stabilization Fund article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Vice-Chair Russo 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 bring forward the FY 23 Stabilization Fund article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the FY 23 Stabilization Fund article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Street Acceptance - Huckleberry Lane
Bring forward the Street Acceptance - Huckleberry Lane Article to the Town Meeting Warrant
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Street Acceptance - Huckleberry Lane Article to the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Street Acceptance - Huckleberry Lane Article to the Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Fairbank Community Center for the Audio-Visual Equipment Funding - $300,000
Bring forward the Fairbank Community Center for the Audio-Visual Equipment Funding Article to the Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Fairbank Community Center for the Audio-Visual Equipment Funding Article to the Town Meeting Warrant
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; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Fairbank Community Center for the Audio-Visual Equipment Funding Article to the Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Fairbank Community Center Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment Funding (FF&E) - $200,000
Bring forward the Fairbank Community Center Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment Funding (FF&E) Article to the Town Meeting Warrant
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Fairbank Community Center Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment Funding (FF&E) Article to the Town Meeting Warrant
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; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Fairbank Community Center Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment Funding (FF&E) Article to the Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Funding of Go Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY2023 - $100,000
Bring forward the Funding of Go Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY2023 article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Board Member Carty stated he would follow-up with the Board...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Funding of Go Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY2023 article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Board Member Carty stated he would follow-up with the Board regarding finalized article language.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To bring forward the Funding of Go Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY2023 article to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Board Member Carty stated he would follow-up with the Board regarding finalized article language..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Discussion and possible vote on finalization of Financial Policies draft document
Approve the new Financial Policies Document
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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the new Financial Policies Document
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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the new Financial Policies Document.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Update from Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Negotiation Subcommittee and Discussion
Appoint Vice Chair Russo to serve as the single Board Member to negotiate with Scott Brody regarding renewal of the property management contract for Sewataro/Liberty Ledge
Board Member Schineller motioned to appoint Vice-Chair Russo to serve as the single Board Member to negotiate with Scott Brody regarding renewal of the property management contract for Sewataro/Liberty Ledge. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Vice Chair Russo to serve as the single Board Member to negotiate with Scott Brody regarding renewal of the property management contract for Sewataro/Liberty Ledge.
The roll call names Janie W. Dretler twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to appoint Vice-Chair Russo to serve as the single Board Member to negotiate with Scott Brody regarding renewal of the property management contract for Sewataro/Liberty Ledge. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Vice Chair Russo to serve as the single Board Member to negotiate with Scott Brody regarding renewal of the property management contract for Sewataro/Liberty Ledge..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Review open session minutes of 12/7/21 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 12/7/21, 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 12/7/21, 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 12/7/21, as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Consent Calendar
Intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM: Huckleberry Lane from Old Lancaster Road to dead end, a distance of 453 feet +/-; and further to refer the...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM: Huckleberry Lane from Old Lancaster Road to dead end, a distance of 453 feet +/-; and further to refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report prior to the April 5, 2022 hearing, and to place this item on the May 2, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM: Huckleberry Lane from Old Lancaster Road to dead end, a distance of 453 feet +/-; and further to refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report prior to the April 5, 2022 hearing, and to place this item on the May 2, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Liesje Quinto to the Commission on Disability for a term
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Liesje Quinto, 15 Pendleton Road, to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/24
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Liesje Quinto, 15 Pendleton Road, to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/24
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, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Liesje Quinto, 15 Pendleton Road, to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/24.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Accept FY22 Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant funds in the amount of $15,504.06, for the purchase of Hose, Nozzles and Valves, Cold Water Rescue Suit, Life Jackets, and Air Bag lifting system to...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept FY22 Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant funds in the amount of $15,504.06, for the purchase of Hose, Nozzles and Valves, Cold Water Rescue Suit, Life Jackets, and Air Bag lifting system to be used by the Fire Department
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, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept FY22 Firefighters Safety Equipment Grant funds in the amount of $15,504.06, for the purchase of Hose, Nozzles and Valves, Cold Water Rescue Suit, Life Jackets, and Air Bag lifting system to be used by the Fire Department.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Chair Roberts moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Bill moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Bill moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, 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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