MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 30, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Jennifer S. Roberts, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Calendar
Approve sale of Bond Anticipation Notes (BANS) as requested by Dennis Keohane, Finance Director
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve sale of Bond Anticipation Notes (BANS) as requested by Dennis Keohane, Finance Director
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve sale of Bond Anticipation Notes (BANS) as requested by Dennis Keohane, Finance Director.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road
Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road Race" on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road Race" on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury July 4th Road Race, to hold the "Sudbury July 4th Road Race" on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Grant a special permit to Bikes Not Bombs to hold the "36th Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., with a rain date of Sunday,...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Bikes Not Bombs to hold the "36th Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., with a rain date of Sunday, September 24, 2023, subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Bikes Not Bombs to hold the "36th Annual Bike-A-Thon" on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. through approximately 3:00 P.M., with a rain date of Sunday, September 24, 2023, subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to approve execution by the Town Manager of a 3-year contract for web-based Open Government
Approve execution by the Town Manager of a 3-year contract for web-based Open Government Permitting and Licensing software for use by the Building, Health and DPW Departments
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of a 3-year contract for web-based Open Government Permitting and Licensing software for use by the Building, Health and DPW Departments
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of a 3-year contract for web-based Open Government Permitting and Licensing software for use by the Building, Health and DPW Departments.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Approve award by the Town Manager of a contract between the Town and Lapinski Electric, Inc. for Rte
Approve award by the Town Manager of a contract between the Town and Lapinski Electric, Inc. for Route 117 Traffic Signal Improvements to be performed pursuant to Contractor's bid (Contract#...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Approve award by the Town Manager of a contract between the Town and Lapinski Electric, Inc. for Route 117 Traffic Signal Improvements to be performed pursuant to Contractor's bid (Contract# 2023-117TS-1) dated March 30, 2023, in the amount of $677,246.25 and a contract between the Town and TEC, Inc, for contract administration for the above project in the amount of $79,200, and further, to execute all documents relative to said contract inclusive of amendments, if any
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Approve award by the Town Manager of a contract between the Town and Lapinski Electric, Inc. for Route 117 Traffic Signal Improvements to be performed pursuant to Contractor's bid (Contract# 2023-117TS-1) dated March 30, 2023, in the amount of $677,246.25 and a contract between the Town and TEC, Inc, for contract administration for the above project in the amount of $79,200, and further, to execute all documents relative to said contract inclusive of amendments, if any.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to appropriate $100,000 from Meadow Walk mitigation funds to the Park & Recreation Commission
Appropriate $100,000 from Meadow Walk mitigation funds to the Park & Recreation Commission for Feeley Field Phase 2 project
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appropriate $100,000 from Meadow Walk mitigation funds to the Park & Recreation Commission for Feeley Field Phase 2 project
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian 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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appropriate $100,000 from Meadow Walk mitigation funds to the Park & Recreation Commission for Feeley Field Phase 2 project.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Miscellaneous
Appoint Patricia Tabloski, 35 Maple Avenue, to the COA for a term expiring 5/30/26
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Patricia Tabloski, 35 Maple Avenue, to the COA for a term expiring 5/30/26
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Patricia Tabloski, 35 Maple Avenue, to the COA for a term expiring 5/30/26.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Discussion and vote whether to create/appoint a Housing Production Plan Working Group consisting of
Appoint Jennifer Roberts as the Select Board designee to the Housing Production Plan Working Group
Chair Dretler motioned to nominate Jennifer Roberts as the Select Board designee to the Housing Production Plan Working Group. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Jennifer Roberts as the Select Board designee to the Housing Production Plan Working Group
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to nominate Jennifer Roberts as the Select Board designee to the Housing Production Plan Working Group. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Jennifer Roberts as the Select Board designee to the Housing Production Plan Working Group.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Appoint Kathleen Precourt as the at-large member to the Housing Production Plan Working Group
Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Kathleen Precourt as the at-large member to the Housing Production Plan Working Group. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Kathleen Precourt as the at-large member to the Housing Production Plan Working Group
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Kathleen Precourt as the at-large member to the Housing Production Plan Working Group. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Kathleen Precourt as the at-large member to the Housing Production Plan Working Group.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Create the Housing Production Plan Working Group and appoint the members listed on page 118 of the packet; Jennifer Roberts as Select Board designee member; Kathleen Precourt as an at-large...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To create the Housing Production Plan Working Group and appoint the members listed on page 118 of the packet; Jennifer Roberts as Select Board designee member; Kathleen Precourt as an at-large member, and inclusion of a COD member to be appointed at a later time
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To create the Housing Production Plan Working Group and appoint the members listed on page 118 of the packet; Jennifer Roberts as Select Board designee member; Kathleen Precourt as an at-large member, and inclusion of a COD member to be appointed at a later time.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Discussion and possible vote on Liaison assignments for 2023-2024
Accept the Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments for 2022-2023 as displayed
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments for 2022-2023, as displayed. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion: Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments for 2022-2023 as displayed
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments for 2022-2023, as displayed. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion: Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments for 2022-2023 as displayed.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Review the Select Board Spring 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Approve and distribute the Select Board Spring 2023 Newsletter articles, as amended
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Spring 2023 Newsletter articles, as amended and approve for distribution. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and distribute the Select Board Spring 2023 Newsletter articles, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Spring 2023 Newsletter articles, as amended and approve for distribution. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and distribute the Select Board Spring 2023 Newsletter articles, as amended.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
1/23/23 Minutes
Approve the minutes of 1/23/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the minutes of 1/23/23, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 1/23/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the minutes of 1/23/23, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 1/23/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
1/24/23 Minutes
Approve the minutes of 1/24/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the minutes of 1/24/23, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 1/24/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the minutes of 1/24/23, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 1/24/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
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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