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March 12, 2024
24 recorded votes, 2 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
3.Vote to sign a proclamation to recognize March 22, 2024 as Colby Caravaggio Day in the Town of
Approve Consent Calendar items 1 & 2, as presented in the 3/12/24 Select Board agenda packet
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 & 2, as presented in the 3/12/24 Select Board agenda packet. 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 Consent Calendar items 1 & 2, as presented in the 3/12/24 Select Board agenda packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 & 2, as presented in the 3/12/24 Select Board agenda packet. 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 Consent Calendar items 1 & 2, as presented in the 3/12/24 Select Board agenda packet.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Rachel Robinson - Executive Director of the Sudbury Historical Society
Appoint Jan Hardenberg, John Neuhauser, Radha Gargeya and Rachel Robinson to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2026
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Jan Hardenberg, John Neuhauser, Radha Gargeya and Rachel Robinson to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Jan Hardenberg, John Neuhauser, Radha Gargeya and Rachel Robinson to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Jan Hardenberg, John Neuhauser, Radha Gargeya and Rachel Robinson to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2026. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Jan Hardenberg, John Neuhauser, Radha Gargeya and Rachel Robinson to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring Sept. 30, 2026.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
CPC Article Considerations
Include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's Select Board packet
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's meeting packet. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's Select Board packet
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's meeting packet. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's Select Board packet.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library
Add to the 2024 TM Warrant the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library article, submitted before January 1, 2024 by the Trustees of the Goodnow Library
Board Member Roberts motioned to add to the 2024 TM Warrant the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library article, submitted before January 1, 2024 by the Trustees of the Goodnow Library. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To add to the 2024 TM Warrant the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library article, submitted before January 1, 2024 by the Trustees of the Goodnow Library
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to add to the 2024 TM Warrant the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library article, submitted before January 1, 2024 by the Trustees of the Goodnow Library. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To add to the 2024 TM Warrant the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library article, submitted before January 1, 2024 by the Trustees of the Goodnow Library.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding
Support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 11 - FY25 Stabilization Fund
Support Article 11 - FY25 Stabilization Fund
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 11 - FY25 Stabilization Fund. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 11 - FY25 Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 11 - FY25 Stabilization Fund. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 11 - FY25 Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 12 - FY25 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Support Article 12 - FY25 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 12 - FY25 Revolving Fund Spending Limits. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - FY25 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 12 - FY25 Revolving Fund Spending Limits. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - FY25 Revolving Fund Spending Limits.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund
Support Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 13 - Capital Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 14 - Revoke Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
Support Article 14 - Revoke Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 14 - Revoke Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Revoke Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 14 - Revoke Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Revoke Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 15 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension
Support Article 15 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 15 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 15 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use
Support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use
Yes: Carty, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 17 - Acquisition of MBTA Buildings
Support Article 17 - Acquisition of MBTA Buildings
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 17 - Acquisition of MBTA Buildings. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 17 - Acquisition of MBTA Buildings
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 17 - Acquisition of MBTA Buildings. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 17 - Acquisition of MBTA Buildings.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 18 - Swap Body Trucks w/Plow & Various Bodies - 2 of same vehicle
Support Article 18 - Swap Body Trucks w/Plow & Various Bodies - 2 of same vehicle
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 18 - Swap Body Trucks w/Plow & Various Bodies - 2 of same vehicle. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 18 - Swap Body Trucks w/Plow & Various Bodies - 2 of same vehicle
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 18 - Swap Body Trucks w/Plow & Various Bodies - 2 of same vehicle. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 18 - Swap Body Trucks w/Plow & Various Bodies - 2 of same vehicle.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 19 - Pickup Truck with Plow
Support Article 19 - Pickup Truck with Plow
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 19 - Pickup Truck with Plow. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 19 - Pickup Truck with Plow
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 19 - Pickup Truck with Plow. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 19 - Pickup Truck with Plow.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 20 - Town Wide Culvert and Drainage Reconstruction
Support Article 20 - Town Wide Culvert and Drainage Reconstruction
Board Member Russo motioned to support Article 20 - Town Wide Culvert and Drainage Reconstruction. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 20 - Town Wide Culvert and Drainage Reconstruction
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to support Article 20 - Town Wide Culvert and Drainage Reconstruction. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 20 - Town Wide Culvert and Drainage Reconstruction.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Article 21 - DPW Roof Top HVAC Unit Replacements
Support Article 21 - DPW Roof Top HVAC Unit Replacements
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 21 - DPW Roof Top HVAC Unit Replacements. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 21 - DPW Roof Top HVAC Unit Replacements
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 21 - DPW Roof Top HVAC Unit Replacements. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 21 - DPW Roof Top HVAC Unit Replacements.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 22 - DPW Salt Shed Vinyl Cover Replacement
Support Article 22 - DPW Salt Shed Vinyl Cover Replacement
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 22 - DPW Salt Shed Vinyl Cover Replacement. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 22 - DPW Salt Shed Vinyl Cover Replacement
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 22 - DPW Salt Shed Vinyl Cover Replacement. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 22 - DPW Salt Shed Vinyl Cover Replacement.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 23 - Atkinson Pool Renovation
Support Article 23 - Atkinson Pool Renovation
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 23 - Atkinson Pool Renovation. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 23 - Atkinson Pool Renovation
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 23 - Atkinson Pool Renovation. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 23 - Atkinson Pool Renovation.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 24 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement
Support Article 24 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 24 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 24 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 25 - SPS - Haynes Elementary School Dehumidification HVAC
Support Article 25 - SPS - Haynes Elementary School Dehumidification HVAC
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 25 - SPS - Haynes Elementary School Dehumidification HVAC. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 25 - SPS - Haynes Elementary School Dehumidification HVAC
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 25 - SPS - Haynes Elementary School Dehumidification HVAC. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 25 - SPS - Haynes Elementary School Dehumidification HVAC.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Request the Select Board to appropriate a sum of $85,000 of ARPA Funds to be expended under the
Appropriate a sum of $85,000 of ARPA Funds to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facilities Director for the purpose of the replacement of the Fire Station 3 Roof system, or act on...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appropriate a sum of $85,000 of ARPA Funds to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facilities Director for the purpose of the replacement of the Fire Station 3 Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appropriate a sum of $85,000 of ARPA Funds to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facilities Director for the purpose of the replacement of the Fire Station 3 Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appropriate a sum of $85,000 of ARPA Funds to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facilities Director for the purpose of the replacement of the Fire Station 3 Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appropriate a sum of $85,000 of ARPA Funds to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facilities Director for the purpose of the replacement of the Fire Station 3 Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
1/23/24 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 1/23/24
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 1/23/24. 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 open session minutes of 1/23/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 1/23/24. 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 open session minutes of 1/23/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
1/31/24 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 1/31/24, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 1/31/24, as edited. 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 the open session minutes of 1/31/24, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 1/31/24, as edited. 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 the open session minutes of 1/31/24, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting; enter into Executive Session and not resume in open session
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting; enter into Executive Session and not resume in open session. Board Member Carty 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; enter into Executive Session and not resume in open session
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting; enter into Executive Session and not resume in open session. Board Member Carty 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; enter into Executive Session and not resume in open session.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
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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