MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 28, 2022
8 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 appoint Interim Town Manager
Appoint Maryanne Bilodeau as Interim Town Manager as of July 1, 2022; in consideration of what was negotiated
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Select Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Maryanne Bilodeau as Interim Town Manager as of July 1, 2022; in consideration of what was negotiated.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Select Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Maryanne Bilodeau as Interim Town Manager as of July 1, 2022; in consideration of what was negotiated..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Recess
Recess for five minutes and resume the meeting at 8:45 PM
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes and resume the meeting at 8:45 PM
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes and resume the meeting at 8:45 PM.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
ARPA and other funds reconciliation discussion
Allocate $78,000 from ARPA funds for hybrid meeting technology, as presented by IT Director, Mark Thompson
Board Member Roberts motioned to allocate $78,000 from ARPA funds for hybrid meeting technology, as presented by IT Director, Mark Thompson. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To allocate $78,000 from ARPA funds for hybrid meeting technology, as presented by IT Director, Mark Thompson
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to allocate $78,000 from ARPA funds for hybrid meeting technology, as presented by IT Director, Mark Thompson. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To allocate $78,000 from ARPA funds for hybrid meeting technology, as presented by IT Director, Mark Thompson.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 5/17/22
Approve the open session minutes of 5/17/22, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 5/17/22, as edited.
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 5/17/22, as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to approve the FY23 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit
Approve the FY23 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority and the Town of Sudbury to provide transportation services for elderly and disabled persons...
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the FY23 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority and the Town of Sudbury to provide transportation services for elderly and disabled persons through the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2022, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the FY23 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority and the Town of Sudbury to provide transportation services for elderly and disabled persons through the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2022, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Approve the FY23 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications...
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the FY23 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment provided to the Goodnow Library for participation in the Network, effective July 1, 2022, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the FY23 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment provided to the Goodnow Library for participation in the Network, effective July 1, 2022, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to appoint Kathleen Precourt, 63 Harness Lane, to the Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Oversight
Appoint Kathleen Precourt, 63 Harness Lane, to the Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Oversight Committee for a term expiring 5/31/25
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Kathleen Precourt, 63 Harness Lane, to the Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Oversight Committee for a term expiring 5/31/25.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Kathleen Precourt, 63 Harness Lane, to the Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Oversight Committee for a term expiring 5/31/25..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
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, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
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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