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May 31, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Charles G. Russo, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Jennifer S. Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote to enter into the Town record and congratulate Walker Fryling, Andre Singer, Lucas Smith, and
Enter into the Town record and congratulate Walker Fryling, Andre Singer, Lucas Smith, and Daniel Vona of BSA Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Walker Fryling, Andre Singer, Lucas Smith, and Daniel Vona of BSA Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Walker Fryling, Andre Singer, Lucas Smith, and Daniel Vona of BSA Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road
Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road Race" on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 7:00 AM through approximately 12:00 PM, subject to Police Department...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road Race" on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 7:00 AM through approximately 12:00 PM, subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road Race" on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 7:00 AM through approximately 12:00 PM, subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Mr. D'Amico provided update regarding the breakdown of the $1.6 funding regarding project
Allot $1.6 million dollars of ARPA funds for the Fairbank Center project
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to allot $1.6 million dollars of ARPA funds for the Fairbank Center project. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To allot $1.6 million dollars of ARPA funds for the Fairbank Center project
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to allot $1.6 million dollars of ARPA funds for the Fairbank Center project. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To allot $1.6 million dollars of ARPA funds for the Fairbank Center project.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Discussion and vote whether to approve submittal of application to the Massachusetts One Stop Grant
Approve submittal of application to the Massachusetts One Stop Grant Program in the amount of $250,000 for conceptual/preliminary wastewater design for Phase 1/1A Sewer Project of the...
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve submittal of application to the Massachusetts One Stop Grant Program in the amount of $250,000 for conceptual/preliminary wastewater design for Phase 1/1A Sewer Project of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Program (CWMP), as requested by DPW Director Dan Nason.
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve submittal of application to the Massachusetts One Stop Grant Program in the amount of $250,000 for conceptual/preliminary wastewater design for Phase 1/1A Sewer Project of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Program (CWMP), as requested by DPW Director Dan Nason..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Park & Recreation - Transit Passenger Van - one-time/on-going - $100,000
Move forward with ARPA requests discussed, pending further information from Powers & Sullivan, LLC and Finance Director Dennis Keohane
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To move forward with ARPA requests discussed, pending further information from Powers & Sullivan, LLC and Finance Director Dennis Keohane
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To move forward with ARPA requests discussed, pending further information from Powers & Sullivan, LLC and Finance Director Dennis Keohane.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Recess
Recess for five minutes
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned the Board to recess for five minutes. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned the Board to recess for five minutes. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Discussion and vote whether to extend Transportation Committee terms
Extend the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2023, incorporating edits to the Mission statement
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to extend the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2023, incorporating edits to the Mission statement. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To extend the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2023, incorporating edits to the Mission statement
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to extend the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2023, incorporating edits to the Mission statement. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To extend the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2023, incorporating edits to the Mission statement.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Board Member Roberts motioned to extend the membership terms of Transportation Committee members to May 31, 2023. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To extend the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2023, incorporating edits to the Mission statement
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to extend the membership terms of Transportation Committee members to May 31, 2023. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To extend the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2023, incorporating edits to the Mission statement.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Reorganization of Select Board subcommittees and discussion of liaisons when more than one
Release the opinion from Town Counsel Lee Smith regarding subcommittee formations and liaison assignments
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release the opinion from Town Counsel Lee Smith regarding subcommittee formations and liaison assignments
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release the opinion from Town Counsel Lee Smith regarding subcommittee formations and liaison assignments.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Appoint Board Member Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Select Board Policies/Procedures Subcommittee, replacing former Select Board Member Bill Schineller
Board Member Roberts motioned to appoint Board Member Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Select Board Policies/Procedures Subcommittee replacing former Select Board Member Bill Schineller. Member Dretler seconded. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Board Member Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Select Board Policies/Procedures Subcommittee, replacing former Select Board Member Bill Schineller
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to appoint Board Member Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Select Board Policies/Procedures Subcommittee replacing former Select Board Member Bill Schineller. Member Dretler seconded. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Board Member Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Select Board Policies/Procedures Subcommittee, replacing former Select Board Member Bill Schineller.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Disband the Camp Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to disband the Camp Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To disband the Camp Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to disband the Camp Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To disband the Camp Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Discussion and possible vote on finalizing deliverables for Select Board 2022 Annual Goals
Approve the Motion to vote to approve the finalizing deliverables for Select Board 2022 Annual Goals, as discussed at this meeting
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Motion to vote to approve the finalizing deliverables for Select Board 2022 Annual Goals, as discussed at this meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Motion to vote to approve the finalizing deliverables for Select Board 2022 Annual Goals, as discussed at this meeting..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
4/5/22 Minutes
Approve the 4/5/22 minutes, as amended
Board Member Carty motioned to approve the 4/5/22 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the 4/5/22 minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to approve the 4/5/22 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the 4/5/22 minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
4/26/22 Minutes
Approve the 4/26/22 minutes, as amended
Board Member Carty motioned to approve the 4/26/22 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the 4/26/22 minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to approve the 4/26/22 minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the 4/26/22 minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Adjourn open session and not return to open session, after meeting and adjourning in executive session
Chair Russo motioned to adjourn open session and not return to open session, after meeting in executive session. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn open session and not return to open session, after meeting and adjourning in executive session.
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to adjourn open session and not return to open session, after meeting in executive session. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn open session and not return to open session, after meeting and adjourning in executive session..” (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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