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October 11, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Charles G. Russo, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Jennifer S. Roberts, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion on Park & Recreation Van
In favor of $125,000 in ARPA funds for the purchase of the hybrid van mentioned, subject to returning the $55,000, if the Green Communities Grant was awarded
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye. VOTED: In favor of $125,000 in ARPA funds for the purchase of the hybrid van mentioned, subject to returning the $55,000, if the Green Communities Grant was awarded.
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye. VOTED: In favor of $125,000 in ARPA funds for the purchase of the hybrid van mentioned, subject to returning the $55,000, if the Green Communities Grant was awarded..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Discussion and question of voting to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY22 Financial and Operating
Accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY22 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY22 Financial, and Operating Reports, as required by their contract. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY22 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY22 Financial, and Operating Reports, as required by their contract. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY22 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote on a letter of support for Camp Sewataro Camp Operator special permit application to the Zoning
Release legal opinion related to Sewataro
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to release legal opinion related to Sewataro. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release legal opinion related to Sewataro
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to release legal opinion related to Sewataro. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release legal opinion related to Sewataro.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Approve the letter of support that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant Camp Sewataro Camp Operator a special permit to expand the number of campers
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve the letter of support that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant Camp Sewataro Camp Operator a special permit to expand the number of campers
Yes: Carty, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve the letter of support that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant Camp Sewataro Camp Operator a special permit to expand the number of campers.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Recess
Recess and return to the meeting at 10:10 PM
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting at 10:10 PM
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting at 10:10 PM.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Consent Calendar
Sign the Nov. 8, 2022 State Election Warrant, as requested by Beth Klein, Town Clerk
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign the Nov. 8, 2022 State Election Warrant, as requested by Beth Klein, Town Clerk
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign the Nov. 8, 2022 State Election Warrant, as requested by Beth Klein, Town Clerk.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant of Easement regarding the Stormwater Management System for the property at 423 & 437 Boston Post Road subject to the Stormwater Management...
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant of Easement regarding the Stormwater Management System for the property at 423 & 437 Boston Post Road subject to the Stormwater Management Permit issued for the property.
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant of Easement regarding the Stormwater Management System for the property at 423 & 437 Boston Post Road subject to the Stormwater Management Permit issued for the property..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept the resignation of Jane Kline, 187 Boston Post Road, Unit 223, from the Commission on
Accept the resignation of Jane Kline, 187 Boston Post Road, Unit 223, from the Commission on Disability, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to accept the resignation of Jane Kline, 187 Boston Post Road, Unit 223, from the Commission on Disability, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to accept the resignation of Jane Kline, 187 Boston Post Road, Unit 223, from the Commission on Disability, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to authorize the Chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission
Authorize the Chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to use in processing employees' W-2 forms, as requested by Christine Nihan, Town Accountant
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to use in processing employees' W-2 forms, as requested by Christine Nihan, Town Accountant
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair to execute a letter requesting data from the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to use in processing employees' W-2 forms, as requested by Christine Nihan, Town Accountant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to approve a new Common Victualler License
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to approve a new Common Victualler License for Sudbury Point Grill, 120 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated September...
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to approve a new Common Victualler License for Sudbury Point Grill, 120 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated September 27, 2022, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to approve a new Common Victualler License for Sudbury Point Grill, 120 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated September 27, 2022, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-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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