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November 1, 2022
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Goal setting discussion and vote
Approve the top five Select Board goals for FY22, as listed in the Select Board packet for
Board Member Carty motioned to approve the top five Select Board goals effective tonight through the next time the Select Board sets and accepts annual goals, as listed in the Select Board packet for November 1, 2022. Vice- Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the top five Select Board goals for FY22, as listed in the Select Board packet for
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to approve the top five Select Board goals effective tonight through the next time the Select Board sets and accepts annual goals, as listed in the Select Board packet for November 1, 2022. Vice- Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the top five Select Board goals for FY22, as listed in the Select Board packet for.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Approve the Select Board liaison assignments, as discussed
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board liaison assignments, as discussed
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board liaison assignments, as discussed.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Discussion and possible vote on proposed Housing Trust bylaw revisions
Approve the Housing Trust Bylaw, as written in the Packet, and move it forward to the Warrant for 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Housing Trust Bylaw, as written in the Packet, and move it forward to the Warrant for 2023 Annual Town 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 approve the Housing Trust Bylaw, as written in the Packet, and move it forward to the Warrant for 2023 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Housing Trust Bylaw, as written in the Packet, and move it forward to the Warrant for 2023 Annual Town 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 approve the Housing Trust Bylaw, as written in the Packet, and move it forward to the Warrant for 2023 Annual Town Meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
8/2/22 Minutes
Approve the Minutes of 8/2/22, as edited
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Minutes of 8/2/22, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Minutes of 8/2/22, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Minutes of 8/2/22, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Minutes of 8/2/22, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
8/3/22 Minutes
Approve the Minutes of 8/3/22, as edited
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Minutes of 8/3/22, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Minutes of 8/3/22, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Minutes of 8/3/22, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Minutes of 8/3/22, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Vote to Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on
Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 24, 2022, from 8 AM through approximately 9 AM, subject to compliance with conditions...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 24, 2022, from 8 AM through approximately 9 AM, subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability
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, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 24, 2022, from 8 AM through approximately 9 AM, subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
To approve award of contract and execution thereof by the Interim Town Manager for independent
Award contract and execution thereof by the Interim Town Manager for independent contractor dog/animal control services pursuant to the Request for Proposals and evaluation of said proposals...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To award contract and execution thereof by the Interim Town Manager for independent contractor dog/animal control services pursuant to the Request for Proposals and evaluation of said proposals received, said contract to be for an initial period of eleven months with renewal in each of the following two full years at the Town's option, said option to be determined and contracted by the Interim Town Manager or Town Manager; and further, to appoint said contractor as Dog/Animal Control Officer for the Town of Sudbury
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, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To award contract and execution thereof by the Interim Town Manager for independent contractor dog/animal control services pursuant to the Request for Proposals and evaluation of said proposals received, said contract to be for an initial period of eleven months with renewal in each of the following two full years at the Town's option, said option to be determined and contracted by the Interim Town Manager or Town Manager; and further, to appoint said contractor as Dog/Animal Control Officer for the Town of Sudbury.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to accept the resignation of Karl Pops, 74 Bay Drive, from the Sudbury Housing Trust and send a
Accept the resignation of Karl Pops, 74 Bay Drive, from the Sudbury Housing Trust and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts 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 Karl Pops, 74 Bay Drive, from the Sudbury Housing Trust and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
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, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Karl Pops, 74 Bay Drive, from the Sudbury Housing Trust and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Ratify the vote taken on 10/11/22 and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sudbury
Ratify the vote taken on 10/11/22 and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Public Employee Committee (PEC) to provide health insurance through the Group...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken on 10/11/22 and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Public Employee Committee (PEC) to provide health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission for another three-year period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
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, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken on 10/11/22 and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Public Employee Committee (PEC) to provide health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission for another three-year period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.” (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; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-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; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-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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