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February 13, 2023
5 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
Vote to open a joint meeting with Finance Committee (FinCom) and Capital Improvement Advisory
Open a joint meeting with Finance Committee (FinCom) and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) to discuss 2023 Annual Town Meeting capital articles and Town Capital Budget with Interim...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Members Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with Finance Committee (FinCom) and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) to discuss 2023 Annual Town Meeting capital articles and Town Capital Budget with Interim Town Manager Bilodeau and Town Staff
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Members Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with Finance Committee (FinCom) and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) to discuss 2023 Annual Town Meeting capital articles and Town Capital Budget with Interim Town Manager Bilodeau and Town Staff.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Recess
Recess and return to the meeting at 9:44 PM
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting at 9:44 PM.
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting at 9:44 PM..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Vote to close joint meeting with FinCom and CIAC and resume Select Board meeting
Close joint meeting with FinCom and CIAC and resume the Select Board meeting
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: To close joint meeting with FinCom and CIAC and resume the Select Board meeting
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: To close joint meeting with FinCom and CIAC and resume the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Consent Calendar
Approve the acceptance of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $399,344.00 for the purchase of mobile and portable radios for use by the Fire Department, as requested by Fire...
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the acceptance of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $399,344.00 for the purchase of mobile and portable radios for use by the Fire Department, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the acceptance of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $399,344.00 for the purchase of mobile and portable radios for use by the Fire Department, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Adjourn Board Member Roberts motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Adjourn Board Member Roberts motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, 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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