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Sudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

September 12, 2023

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Janie W. Dretler, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Charles G. Russo, Jennifer S. Roberts

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Item 6

Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Board Members concurred with recommendations from Town Manager Sheehan and Mr. Keohane regarding the

Approve the appointment of Laurie Dell'Olio as Town Accountant

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to approve the appointment of Laurie Dell'Olio as Town Accountant. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Laurie Dell'Olio as Town Accountant

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to approve the appointment of Laurie Dell'Olio as Town Accountant. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Laurie Dell'Olio as Town Accountant.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Vote to call Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM at LSRHS Auditorium. Also

Call Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM at LSRHS Auditorium

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to call Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM at LSRHS Auditorium. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To call Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM at LSRHS Auditorium

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to call Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM at LSRHS Auditorium. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To call Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM at LSRHS Auditorium.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote to approve minutes of 4/15/21, and dissolve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations

Approve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes of 4/15/21

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to approve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes of 4/15/21. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes of 4/15/21

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to approve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes of 4/15/21. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee Minutes of 4/15/21.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dissolve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee, which was established 3/23/21

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to dissolve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee, which was established 3/23/21. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To dissolve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee, which was established 3/23/21

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjain motioned to dissolve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee, which was established 3/23/21. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To dissolve the Sewataro Assessment and Recommendations Subcommittee, which was established 3/23/21.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the open session minutes of 12/22/15

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 12/22/15. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 12/22/15

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 12/22/15. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 12/22/15.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the open session Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Contract Negotiations Subcommittee minutes of 1/20/22

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Contract Negotiations Subcommittee minutes of 1/20/22. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Contract Negotiations Subcommittee minutes of 1/20/22

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Contract Negotiations Subcommittee minutes of 1/20/22. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Contract Negotiations Subcommittee minutes of 1/20/22.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the 8/15/23 open session minutes, as edited

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 8/15/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/15/23 open session minutes, as edited

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 8/15/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/15/23 open session minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the 8/29/23 open session minutes, as edited

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 8/29/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/29/23 open session minutes, as edited

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 8/29/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjain-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/29/23 open session minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

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..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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