MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 24, 2023
8 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
Solar Panels discussion - potential Town Meeting articles
Support putting the Transport Article for $150,000 of free cash, or other funds, on the Town Warrant for the May 2023 Town Meeting, with the caveat that the Select Board approve the presentation...
It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To support putting the Transport Article for $150,000 of free cash, or other funds, on the Town Warrant for the May 2023 Town Meeting, with the caveat that the Select Board approve the presentation at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To support putting the Transport Article for $150,000 of free cash, or other funds, on the Town Warrant for the May 2023 Town Meeting, with the caveat that the Select Board approve the presentation at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Check out bag legislation (Article 56 of 9/20/20 ATM)
Authorize Interim Town Manager Bilodeau to submit the check-out bag article, on behalf of the Select Board
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize Interim Town Manager Bilodeau to submit the check-out bag article, on behalf of the Select Board
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; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize Interim Town Manager Bilodeau to submit the check-out bag article, on behalf of the Select Board.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Recess
Recess and return to the meeting at 10:00 PM
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Board recess and return to the meeting at 10:00 PM. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting at 10:00 PM
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Board recess and return to the meeting at 10:00 PM. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting at 10:00 PM.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to approve Small Wireless Subcommittee minutes of 11/16/22 and 12/5/22
Approve Small Wireless Subcommittee minutes of 11/16/22 and 12/5/22
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve Small Wireless Subcommittee minutes of 11/16/22 and 12/5/22
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve Small Wireless Subcommittee minutes of 11/16/22 and 12/5/22.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept the resignation of Mark Sevier, 14 Arborwood Road, from the Energy and Sustainability
Accept the resignation of Mark Sevier, 14 Arborwood Road, from the Energy and Sustainability Committee, and send a thank you letter for his service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Mark Sevier, 14 Arborwood Road, from the Energy and Sustainability Committee, and send a thank you letter for his service to the Town
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Mark Sevier, 14 Arborwood Road, from the Energy and Sustainability Committee, and send a thank you letter for his service to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept the resignation of Susan Scotti, 26 Longfellow Road, from the Sudbury Housing Trust, and send her a thank you letter for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Susan Scotti, 26 Longfellow Road, from the Sudbury Housing Trust, and send her a thank you letter for her service to the Town
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Susan Scotti, 26 Longfellow Road, from the Sudbury Housing Trust, and send her a thank you letter for her service to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve the minimum wage increase from the current 14.25/hour to 15.00 hour for participants in the Property Tax Workoff program. This is consistent with Massachusetts State Minimum wage increase...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the minimum wage increase from the current 14.25/hour to 15.00 hour for participants in the Property Tax Workoff program. This is consistent with Massachusetts State Minimum wage increase as of 1/1/23; AND vote to approve that the 68 Tax Work-off positions be available to any resident 60 or older, and to veterans of any age, as needed. (This is a change from 60 slots for 60+ and 8 slots for veterans.) This was requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the minimum wage increase from the current 14.25/hour to 15.00 hour for participants in the Property Tax Workoff program. This is consistent with Massachusetts State Minimum wage increase as of 1/1/23; AND vote to approve that the 68 Tax Work-off positions be available to any resident 60 or older, and to veterans of any age, as needed. (This is a change from 60 slots for 60+ and 8 slots for veterans.) This was requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, 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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