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February 28, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Update on issues with Fairbank Pool dive well (possible chlorine leaks, etc.) including potential
Reallocate $233,500 of the $1,000,000 ARPA funding (originally allocated to the Boston Post Road Fire Station #2 project) and move it to the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate $233,500 of the $1,000,000 ARPA funding (originally allocated to the Boston Post Road Fire Station #2 project) and move it to the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reallocate $233,500 of the $1,000,000 ARPA funding (originally allocated to the Boston Post Road Fire Station #2 project) and move it to the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate $233,500 of the $1,000,000 ARPA funding (originally allocated to the Boston Post Road Fire Station #2 project) and move it to the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reallocate $233,500 of the $1,000,000 ARPA funding (originally allocated to the Boston Post Road Fire Station #2 project) and move it to the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
That the remaining $42,000 from unallocated ARPA funds be included in the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair (totaling funding of $275,500)
Chair Russo motioned that the remaining $42,000 from unallocated ARPA funds be included in the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair (totaling funding of $275,500). Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the remaining $42,000 from unallocated ARPA funds be included in the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair (totaling funding of $275,500)
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned that the remaining $42,000 from unallocated ARPA funds be included in the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair (totaling funding of $275,500). Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the remaining $42,000 from unallocated ARPA funds be included in the contingency fund for the Atkinson Pool repair (totaling funding of $275,500).” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no VOTED: To reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no VOTED: To reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler)
Town Manager Sheehan endorsed the use of the consent calendar for Warrant Articles, especially for
Approve the items for Consent Calendar as shown on the Town Manager's Screen tonight, with exception of Articles 14, 24, 26, 27 and 45
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the items for Consent Calendar as shown on the Town Manager's Screen tonight, with exception of Articles 14, 24, 26, 27 and 45.
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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the items for Consent Calendar as shown on the Town Manager's Screen tonight, with exception of Articles 14, 24, 26, 27 and 45..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 8/30/22
Approve the open session minutes of 8/30/22, as amended
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 8/30/22, as amended. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 8/30/22, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 8/30/22, as amended. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 8/30/22, as amended.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Consent Calendar
Sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 27, 2023, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 20, 2023
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 27, 2023, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 27, 2023, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 20, 2023.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Review the Select Board Winter 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Review the Select Board Winter 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To review the Select Board Winter 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To review the Select Board Winter 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Vote to grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate the
Grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate the Annual Goodnow Library Foundation Fundraiser on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnow...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate the Annual Goodnow Library Foundation Fundraiser on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate the Annual Goodnow Library Foundation Fundraiser on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Vote to accept the resignation of Richard A. Morse, 47 Maple Avenue, Unit 1101, from the
Accept the resignation of Richard A. Morse, 47 Maple Avenue, Unit 1101, from the Conservation Commission and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force, and send a letter of thanks for his...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Richard A. Morse, 47 Maple Avenue, Unit 1101, from the Conservation Commission and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Richard A. Morse, 47 Maple Avenue, Unit 1101, from the Conservation Commission and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board 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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-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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