MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 29, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Charles G. Russo, Jennifer S. Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Comments
Appoint Ark Pang to the CIAC for a term to expire 05/31/2026
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Ark Pang to the CIAC for a term to expire 05/31/2026. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Ark Pang to the CIAC for a term to expire 05/31/2026
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Ark Pang to the CIAC for a term to expire 05/31/2026. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Ark Pang to the CIAC for a term to expire 05/31/2026.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Appoint Richard Winer to the CIAC for a term to expire on 5/31/24
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Richard Winer to the CIAC for a term to expire on 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Richard Winer to the CIAC for a term to expire on 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Richard Winer to the CIAC for a term to expire on 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Richard Winer to the CIAC for a term to expire on 5/31/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to appoint Commission on Disability member Elizabeth (Bessie) Struck as representative to the
Appoint Commission on Disability member Elizabeth (Bessie) Struck as representative to the Transportation Committee, for a term expiring 5/31/24
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Commission on Disability member Elizabeth (Bessie) Struck as representative to the Transportation Committee, for a term expiring 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Commission on Disability member Elizabeth (Bessie) Struck as representative to the Transportation Committee, for a term expiring 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Commission on Disability member Elizabeth (Bessie) Struck as representative to the Transportation Committee, for a term expiring 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Commission on Disability member Elizabeth (Bessie) Struck as representative to the Transportation Committee, for a term expiring 5/31/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Review draft Select Board Minutes Policy
Approve the Select Board Minutes Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Review Liaison Policy
Approve the Liaison Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the liaison policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Liaison Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the liaison policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Liaison Policy dated August 29, 2023, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Vote to ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 8/15/23 with respect to collective bargaining
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated August 15, 2023, between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Permanent Firefighters' Association, Local 2023, International Association of Firefighters,...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated August 15, 2023, between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Permanent Firefighters' Association, Local 2023, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute said Memorandum of Agreement. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated August 15, 2023, between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Permanent Firefighters' Association, Local 2023, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute said Memorandum of Agreement
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated August 15, 2023, between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Permanent Firefighters' Association, Local 2023, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute said Memorandum of Agreement. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated August 15, 2023, between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Permanent Firefighters' Association, Local 2023, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute said Memorandum of Agreement.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Close Melone Stabilization Fund; transfer balance to Capital
Accept the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Articles as listed, and to strike Article #7 - Town Affairs; include Route 117 Traffic lights; close the Melone Stabilization Fund, and transfer balance...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Articles as listed, and to strike Article #7 - Town Affairs; include Route 117 Traffic lights; close the Melone Stabilization Fund, and transfer balance to the Capital Stabilization Fund. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Articles as listed, and to strike Article #7 - Town Affairs; include Route 117 Traffic lights; close the Melone Stabilization Fund, and transfer balance to the Capital Stabilization Fund
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Articles as listed, and to strike Article #7 - Town Affairs; include Route 117 Traffic lights; close the Melone Stabilization Fund, and transfer balance to the Capital Stabilization Fund. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Articles as listed, and to strike Article #7 - Town Affairs; include Route 117 Traffic lights; close the Melone Stabilization Fund, and transfer balance to the Capital Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Close the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Review and possibly vote to approve open session minutes of 7/25/23
Approve the open session minutes of 7/25/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 7/25/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 7/25/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 7/25/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 7/25/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g), and not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g), and not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g), and not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session, and enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g), and not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion..” (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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →