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July 26, 2022
14 recorded votes, 9 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
Public Comment
Approve the letter drafted by Attorney Brone, and empower Chair Russo to make minor spelling changes and release the letter
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russ-aye VOTED: To approve the letter drafted by Attorney Brone, and empower Chair Russo to make minor spelling changes and release the letter
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsVote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The roll call does not list Charles G. Russo, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russ-aye VOTED: To approve the letter drafted by Attorney Brone, and empower Chair Russo to make minor spelling changes and release the letter.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
That the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission be a permanent Commission, beginning December 1, 2022
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission be a permanent Commission, beginning December 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission be a permanent Commission, beginning December 1, 2022.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Turn off the Chat feature with Select Board meetings until March 31, 2023
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to turn off the Chat feature with Select Board meetings until March 31, 2023. The motion was seconded by Board Member Kouchakdjian. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To turn off the Chat feature with Select Board meetings until March 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to turn off the Chat feature with Select Board meetings until March 31, 2023. The motion was seconded by Board Member Kouchakdjian. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To turn off the Chat feature with Select Board meetings until March 31, 2023.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Disable the Q & A functionality
Board Member Carty motioned to disable the Q & A functionality. The motion was seconded by Board Member Kouchakdjian. It was on motion 1-4; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-no The motion was not passed.
Yes: CartyNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to disable the Q & A functionality. The motion was seconded by Board Member Kouchakdjian. It was on motion 1-4; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-no The motion was not passed..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Delegate the authority given to them in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers for each building that contains the polling places for one or...
Vice-chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To delegate the authority given to them in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections to the Chief of Police or a police department designee for all future elections.
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To delegate the authority given to them in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections to the Chief of Police or a police department designee for all future elections..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Recess
Recess for five minutes
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Interim Town Manager Bilodeau outlined next steps in the Town Manager Search Firm process. She
Interview Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates representatives at the August 2, 2022 Select Board Meeting
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To interview Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates representatives at the August 2, 2022 Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To interview Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates representatives at the August 2, 2022 Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Review the Select Board Summer 2022 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Approve the Select Board Summer 2022 Newsletter articles for distribution, as edited
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Summer 2022 Newsletter articles for distribution, as edited.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had left the meeting at 10:57 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Summer 2022 Newsletter articles for distribution, as edited..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 5/31/22
Approve the open session minutes of 5/31/22, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 5/31/22, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had left the meeting at 10:57 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 5/31/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Consent Calendar
Grant a special permit to Bikes Not Bombs to hold the "35th Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, Sunday September 11, 2022, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., with a rain date of Sunday,...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Bikes Not Bombs to hold the "35th Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, Sunday September 11, 2022, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., with a rain date of Sunday, September 27, 2022, subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had left the meeting at 10:57 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Bikes Not Bombs to hold the "35th Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, Sunday September 11, 2022, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., with a rain date of Sunday, September 27, 2022, 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: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Vote to grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee Co-Chair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS"
Grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee Co-Chair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS" bike ride on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. through approximately 3:00 p.m., following the...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee Co-Chair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS" bike ride on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. through approximately 3:00 p.m., following the same route as in previous years, subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had left the meeting at 10:57 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee Co-Chair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS" bike ride on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. through approximately 3:00 p.m., following the same route as in previous years, 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: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
To approve execution by the Interim Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the
Approve execution by the Interim Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the Town and First Student, Inc. for Sudbury student transportation services to and from vocational...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Interim Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the Town and First Student, Inc. for Sudbury student transportation services to and from vocational schools for the period September 1, 2022 through June 23, 2023, with extensions as may be agreed by the parties.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had left the meeting at 10:57 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Interim Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the Town and First Student, Inc. for Sudbury student transportation services to and from vocational schools for the period September 1, 2022 through June 23, 2023, with extensions as may be agreed by the parties..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Accept a deed to "Parcel A" being land off Brimstone Lane, to be held under the care, custody, management and control of the Conservation Commission, and to convey "Lot 8" being land off Brimstone...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a deed to "Parcel A" being land off Brimstone Lane, to be held under the care, custody, management and control of the Conservation Commission, and to convey "Lot 8" being land off Brimstone Lane, both as shown on an Approval Not Required Plan dated April 8, 2022, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any documents or instruments necessary to effectuate the exchange of land.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had left the meeting at 10:57 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a deed to "Parcel A" being land off Brimstone Lane, to be held under the care, custody, management and control of the Conservation Commission, and to convey "Lot 8" being land off Brimstone Lane, both as shown on an Approval Not Required Plan dated April 8, 2022, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any documents or instruments necessary to effectuate the exchange of land..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had left the meeting at 10:57 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board 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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