MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 26, 2023
14 recorded votes, 3 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 Items
Recognize October 2023 as the 78th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and sign a proclamation in that regard
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Items #1 and #2 of the Consent Calendar, as presented in the Meeting packet of 9/26/23. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recognize October 2023 as the 78th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and sign a proclamation in that regard.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Items #1 and #2 of the Consent Calendar, as presented in the Meeting packet of 9/26/23. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recognize October 2023 as the 78th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and sign a proclamation in that regard..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager to Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc. at 10 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 as requested by the Town's Sustainability Coordinator, to...
VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager to Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc. at 10 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 as requested by the Town's Sustainability Coordinator, to provide a Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas and Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory in the amount of $65,780.00; and further to execute any documents relative to said contract.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager to Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc. at 10 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 as requested by the Town's Sustainability Coordinator, to provide a Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas and Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory in the amount of $65,780.00; and further to execute any documents relative to said contract..”
DEI Commission Update on Lived Experiences Project
Approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to non-substantive revisions by Town Counsel, for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to non- substantive revisions by Town Counsel, for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to non-substantive revisions by Town Counsel, for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM.
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to non- substantive revisions by Town Counsel, for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant, subject to non-substantive revisions by Town Counsel, for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 1 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Renumbering and Non-Substantive Ministerial Changes
Support Article 1 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Renumbering and Non-Substantive Ministerial Changes
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 1 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Renumbering and Non- Substantive Ministerial Changes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Renumbering and Non-Substantive Ministerial Changes.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 1 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Renumbering and Non- Substantive Ministerial Changes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Renumbering and Non-Substantive Ministerial Changes..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 2 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Additional Specific Changes
Support Article 2 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Additional Specific Changes
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 2 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Additional Specific Changes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 2 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Additional Specific Changes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 2 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Additional Specific Changes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 2 - Codification of Town Bylaws - Additional Specific Changes.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 5 - Establish Opioids Stabilization Fund
Support Article 5 - Establish Opioids Stabilization Fund
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 5 - Establish Opioids Stabilization Fund. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 5 - Establish Opioids Stabilization Fund.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 5 - Establish Opioids Stabilization Fund. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 5 - Establish Opioids Stabilization Fund..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 9 - Repurpose Melone Stabilization Fund
Support Article 9 - Repurpose Melone Stabilization Fund
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 9 - Repurpose Melone Stabilization Fund. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 9 - Repurpose Melone Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 9 - Repurpose Melone Stabilization Fund. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 9 - Repurpose Melone Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 10 - Route 117/Powder Mill Road/ Mossman Road Intersection Improvements
Support Article 10 - Route 117/Powder Mill Road/ Mossman Road Intersection Improvements
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 10 - Route 117/Powder Mill Road/ Mossman Road Intersection Improvements. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Route 117/Powder Mill Road/ Mossman Road Intersection Improvements
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 10 - Route 117/Powder Mill Road/ Mossman Road Intersection Improvements. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Route 117/Powder Mill Road/ Mossman Road Intersection Improvements.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 14 - Resolution: Massachusetts Official Seal and Motto
Support Article 14 - Resolution: Massachusetts Official Seal and Motto
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 14 - Resolution: Massachusetts Official Seal and Motto. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Resolution: Massachusetts Official Seal and Motto
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 14 - Resolution: Massachusetts Official Seal and Motto. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Resolution: Massachusetts Official Seal and Motto.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Goal Setting - follow up and review of deliverables
Approve Select Board Goals for 2023-2024: Goal #1 - develop a long-term comprehensive plan to fund operating and capital budgets; Goal #2 - address staff needs and succession planning; Goal #3 -...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Select Board Goals for 2023-2024: Goal #1 - develop a long-term comprehensive plan to fund operating and capital budgets; Goal #2 - address staff needs and succession planning; Goal #3 - Investigation of Vocational Education access options; Goal #4 - MBTA Zoning; Goal #5 - Economic Development; Goal 6 - Advance design and construction of Phase 3A of CSX - Route 20 of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Select Board Goals for 2023-2024: Goal #1 - develop a long-term comprehensive plan to fund operating and capital budgets; Goal #2 - address staff needs and succession planning; Goal #3 - Investigation of Vocational Education access options; Goal #4 - MBTA Zoning; Goal #5 - Economic Development; Goal 6 - Advance design and construction of Phase 3A of CSX - Route 20 of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Select Board Goals for 2023-2024: Goal #1 - develop a long-term comprehensive plan to fund operating and capital budgets; Goal #2 - address staff needs and succession planning; Goal #3 - Investigation of Vocational Education access options; Goal #4 - MBTA Zoning; Goal #5 - Economic Development; Goal 6 - Advance design and construction of Phase 3A of CSX - Route 20 of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Select Board Goals for 2023-2024: Goal #1 - develop a long-term comprehensive plan to fund operating and capital budgets; Goal #2 - address staff needs and succession planning; Goal #3 - Investigation of Vocational Education access options; Goal #4 - MBTA Zoning; Goal #5 - Economic Development; Goal 6 - Advance design and construction of Phase 3A of CSX - Route 20 of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Approve the Select Board goal deliverables, as discussed and edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board goal deliverables, as discussed and edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board goal deliverables, as discussed and edited.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board goal deliverables, as discussed and edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board goal deliverables, as discussed and edited..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Discussion on Select Board Policies on Fraud, Procurement. Gifts and Grants
Approve the policies voted today, September 26, 2023: Fraud Policy, Gift and Grant Acceptance Policy, and Procurement Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the policies voted today, September 26, 2023: Fraud Policy, Gift and Grant Acceptance Policy, and Procurement Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the policies voted today, September 26, 2023: Fraud Policy, Gift and Grant Acceptance Policy, and Procurement Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the policies voted today, September 26, 2023: Fraud Policy, Gift and Grant Acceptance Policy, and Procurement Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the policies voted today, September 26, 2023: Fraud Policy, Gift and Grant Acceptance Policy, and Procurement Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Acknowledge and discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint against the Select Board filed by resident Manish
Acknowledge and sign correspondence regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Select Board, filed by resident Manish Sharma and dated September 19, 2023
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to acknowledge and sign correspondence regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Select Board filed by resident Manish Sharma, and dated September 19, 2023. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To acknowledge and sign correspondence regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Select Board, filed by resident Manish Sharma and dated September 19, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to acknowledge and sign correspondence regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Select Board filed by resident Manish Sharma, and dated September 19, 2023. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To acknowledge and sign correspondence regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Select Board, filed by resident Manish Sharma and dated September 19, 2023..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo 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 motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo 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: Russo)
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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