MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2024
13 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 Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #5 as presented
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #5 as presented. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #5 as presented
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #5 as presented. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #5 as presented.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Discussion on Camp Sewataro financials with Scott Brody, Director
Approve an independent financial audit for Camp Sewataro, with the stipulation that the cost of such audit be presented to the Select Board
Board Member Russo motioned to approve an independent financial audit for Camp Sewataro, with the stipulation that the cost of such audit be presented to the Select Board. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve an independent financial audit for Camp Sewataro, with the stipulation that the cost of such audit be presented to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to approve an independent financial audit for Camp Sewataro, with the stipulation that the cost of such audit be presented to the Select Board. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve an independent financial audit for Camp Sewataro, with the stipulation that the cost of such audit be presented to the Select Board.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Update on status and next steps on the proposed firearms business use zoning bylaw
Conduct a Public Forum on firearms businesses with restrictions, contingent upon additional information from the Planning Board
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to conduct a Public Forum on firearms businesses with restrictions, contingent upon additional information from the Planning Board. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To conduct a Public Forum on firearms businesses with restrictions, contingent upon additional information from the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to conduct a Public Forum on firearms businesses with restrictions, contingent upon additional information from the Planning Board. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To conduct a Public Forum on firearms businesses with restrictions, contingent upon additional information from the Planning Board.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Approve the Stabilization Fund Article for 2024 Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the Town Manager to submit articles on behalf of the Select Board
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Stabilization Fund Article for 2024 Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the Town Manager to submit articles on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Stabilization Fund Article for 2024 Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the Town Manager to submit articles on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Discussion and vote whether to use $17,000 of ARPA funds toward Town match of Community Transit
Allocate $17,000 of ARPA funding to match the Community Transit Grant
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to allocate $17,000 of ARPA funding to match the Community Transit Grant. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To allocate $17,000 of ARPA funding to match the Community Transit Grant
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to allocate $17,000 of ARPA funding to match the Community Transit Grant. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To allocate $17,000 of ARPA funding to match the Community Transit Grant.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Discussion on Town Manager Evaluation Process
Approve the Town Manager Evaluation Process and timeline, as presented in the Select Board packet
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Town Manager Evaluation Process and timeline as presented in the Select Board packet. 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 Town Manager Evaluation Process and timeline, as presented in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Town Manager Evaluation Process and timeline as presented in the Select Board packet. 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 Town Manager Evaluation Process and timeline, as presented in the Select Board packet.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Approve the 360 Assessment as outlined in the packet and the evaluation form, as discussed
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 360 Assessment as outlined in the packet and the evaluation form, as discussed
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 360 Assessment as outlined in the packet and the evaluation form, as discussed.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Discussion and vote on submission to 2023 Annual Town Report
Approve the 2023 Annual Town Report, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 2023 Annual Town Report, 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 2023 Annual Town Report, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 2023 Annual Town Report, 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 2023 Annual Town Report, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Acknowledge and discuss Open Meeting Law complaint against Select Board member Charles Russo dated
Accept the KP Law response and direct KP Law to forward the response to the Attorney General's Office
Board Member Carty motioned to accept the KP Law response and direct KP Law to forward the response to the Attorney General's Office. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To accept the KP Law response and direct KP Law to forward the response to the Attorney General's Office
Yes: Carty, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to accept the KP Law response and direct KP Law to forward the response to the Attorney General's Office. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To accept the KP Law response and direct KP Law to forward the response to the Attorney General's Office.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Vote to review and possibly approve open session minutes of 12/19/23
Approve the 12/19/23 minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 12/19/23 minutes, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/19/23 minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 12/19/23 minutes, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/19/23 minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Consent Calendar
Approve Consent Calendar Item #1
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #1. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #1
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #1. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #1.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager, pursuant to approval of Article 27 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, to Alpha Facilities Solution, LLC, for the provision of services relative to the...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve award of contract by the Town Manager, pursuant to approval of Article 27 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, to Alpha Facilities Solution, LLC, for the provision of services relative to the municipal building space inventory study and management for facilities with the Town of Sudbury in the amount of $238,018; and to act on anything relative thereto, assuming Fire Station numbers are correct as discussed. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager, pursuant to approval of Article 27 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, to Alpha Facilities Solution, LLC, for the provision of services relative to the municipal building space inventory study and management for facilities with the Town of Sudbury in the amount of $238,018; and to act on anything relative thereto, assuming Fire Station numbers are correct as discussed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve award of contract by the Town Manager, pursuant to approval of Article 27 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, to Alpha Facilities Solution, LLC, for the provision of services relative to the municipal building space inventory study and management for facilities with the Town of Sudbury in the amount of $238,018; and to act on anything relative thereto, assuming Fire Station numbers are correct as discussed. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager, pursuant to approval of Article 27 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting, to Alpha Facilities Solution, LLC, for the provision of services relative to the municipal building space inventory study and management for facilities with the Town of Sudbury in the amount of $238,018; and to act on anything relative thereto, assuming Fire Station numbers are correct as discussed..” (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, Russo-aye, Carty-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, Russo-aye, Carty-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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