MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 10, 2022
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer S. Roberts, Charles G. Russo, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citizen's comments on items not on agenda
Send the USACE letter, as edited at tonight's meeting, with non-substantial edits to be reviewed and included, by Chair Russo
Board Member Dretler motioned to send the USACE letter, as edited at tonight's meeting, with non-substantial edits to be reviewed and included, by Chair Russo. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To send the USACE letter, as edited at tonight's meeting, with non-substantial edits to be reviewed and included, by Chair Russo
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to send the USACE letter, as edited at tonight's meeting, with non-substantial edits to be reviewed and included, by Chair Russo. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To send the USACE letter, as edited at tonight's meeting, with non-substantial edits to be reviewed and included, by Chair Russo.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Appoint Charlie Russo as Select Board Chair
Chair Roberts motioned to appoint Charlie Russo as Select Board Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Charlie Russo as Select Board Chair
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts motioned to appoint Charlie Russo as Select Board Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Charlie Russo as Select Board Chair.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Appoint Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair
Chair Roberts motioned to appoint Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts motioned to appoint Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Reappoint Town Manager Henry Hayes as Clerk to the Select Board
Chair Roberts motioned to reappoint Town Manager Henry Hayes as Clerk to the Select Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To reappoint Town Manager Henry Hayes as Clerk to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts motioned to reappoint Town Manager Henry Hayes as Clerk to the Select Board. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To reappoint Town Manager Henry Hayes as Clerk to the Select Board.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
3/24/22
Approve the minutes of 3/24/22, as edited
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 3/24/22, as edited
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 3/24/22, as edited.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
4/12/22
Approve the minutes of 4/12/22, as edited
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 4/12/22, as edited
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 4/12/22, as edited.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Vote to Adjourn Meeting
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
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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