MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 2, 2024
15 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 Item #1 as listed on the Select Board Meeting Packet for this meeting
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #1 as listed on the Select Board Meeting Packet for this meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #1 as listed on the Select Board Meeting Packet for this meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #1 as listed on the Select Board Meeting Packet for this meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #1 as listed on the Select Board Meeting Packet for this meeting..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Discussion and vote whether to authorize the Town Manager or designee to issue a letter to Sudbury
Authorize the Town Manager or designee to issue a letter to Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) confirming that the properties it owns and operates at 21 Great Lake Drive, 8 Oakwood Ave, 2 Beechwood...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager or designee to issue a letter to Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) confirming that the properties it owns and operates at 21 Great Lake Drive, 8 Oakwood Ave, 2 Beechwood Ave and 9 Richard Ave will continue to benefit from PILOTs during and after redevelopment as affordable housing. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager or designee to issue a letter to Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) confirming that the properties it owns and operates at 21 Great Lake Drive, 8 Oakwood Ave, 2 Beechwood Ave and 9 Richard Ave will continue to benefit from PILOTs during and after redevelopment as affordable housing
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager or designee to issue a letter to Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) confirming that the properties it owns and operates at 21 Great Lake Drive, 8 Oakwood Ave, 2 Beechwood Ave and 9 Richard Ave will continue to benefit from PILOTs during and after redevelopment as affordable housing. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager or designee to issue a letter to Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) confirming that the properties it owns and operates at 21 Great Lake Drive, 8 Oakwood Ave, 2 Beechwood Ave and 9 Richard Ave will continue to benefit from PILOTs during and after redevelopment as affordable housing.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Discussion and possible vote on whether to move forward with the purchase of a Park & Recreation
Support the purchase of a Park & Recreation vehicle by reducing the prior allocation $75,000 to $150,000 from ARPA funds
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support the purchase of a Park & Recreation vehicle by reducing the prior allocation $75,000 to $150,000 from ARPA funds. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support the purchase of a Park & Recreation vehicle by reducing the prior allocation $75,000 to $150,000 from ARPA funds
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support the purchase of a Park & Recreation vehicle by reducing the prior allocation $75,000 to $150,000 from ARPA funds. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support the purchase of a Park & Recreation vehicle by reducing the prior allocation $75,000 to $150,000 from ARPA funds.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Support an ARPA allocation of $100,000 to the Sudbury Public Schools for classroom instructional equipment
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support an ARPA allocation of $100,000 to the Sudbury Public Schools for classroom instructional equipment. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support an ARPA allocation of $100,000 to the Sudbury Public Schools for classroom instructional equipment
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support an ARPA allocation of $100,000 to the Sudbury Public Schools for classroom instructional equipment. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support an ARPA allocation of $100,000 to the Sudbury Public Schools for classroom instructional equipment.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Article 29 & Article 30
Support Article 29 - Amend General Bylaw. Art. XV, Building Permit Fees
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 29 - Amend General Bylaw. Art. XV, Building Permit Fees. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 29 - Amend General Bylaw. Art. XV, Building Permit Fees
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 29 - Amend General Bylaw. Art. XV, Building Permit Fees. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 29 - Amend General Bylaw. Art. XV, Building Permit Fees.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Support Article 30 - Amend General Bylaws, Art. XXII, Conservation Commission Fees
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 30 - Amend General Bylaws, Art. XXII, Conservation Commission Fees. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 30 - Amend General Bylaws, Art. XXII, Conservation Commission Fees
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 30 - Amend General Bylaws, Art. XXII, Conservation Commission Fees. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 30 - Amend General Bylaws, Art. XXII, Conservation Commission Fees.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 31
Support Article 31 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Codification - Additional Changes
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 31 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Codification - Additional Changes. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 31 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Codification - Additional Changes
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 31 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Codification - Additional Changes. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 31 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Codification - Additional Changes.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Article 32
Support Article 32 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Section 6390A, Site Plan Review Lapse and Appeal Modification
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 32 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Section 6390A, Site Plan Review Lapse and Appeal Modification. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 32 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Section 6390A, Site Plan Review Lapse and Appeal Modification
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 32 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Section 6390A, Site Plan Review Lapse and Appeal Modification. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 32 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Section 6390A, Site Plan Review Lapse and Appeal Modification.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 33
Support Article 33 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 4700C Multi-Family Overlay District (MBTA Zoning)
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 33 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 4700C Multi-Family Overlay District (MBTA Zoning). Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 33 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 4700C Multi-Family Overlay District (MBTA Zoning)
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 33 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 4700C Multi-Family Overlay District (MBTA Zoning). Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 33 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 4700C Multi-Family Overlay District (MBTA Zoning).” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 34
Support Article 34 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 5600 Inclusion of Affordable Housing
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 34 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 5600 Inclusion of Affordable Housing. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 34 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 5600 Inclusion of Affordable Housing
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 34 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 5600 Inclusion of Affordable Housing. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 34 - Amend Zoning Bylaw Article IX: Insert Section 5600 Inclusion of Affordable Housing.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Article 37
Support Article 37 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Authority Allocation
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 37 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Authority Allocation It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 37 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Authority Allocation
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 37 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Authority Allocation It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 37 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Authority Allocation.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian)
Article 45 - Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 20, by Adding "Disability"
Withdraw Article 16
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to withdraw Article 16. Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-no, Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To keep Article 16 on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To keep Article 16 on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to withdraw Article 16. Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-no, Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To keep Article 16 on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Sign the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor changes made by Town Counsel
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to sign the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor changes made by Town Counsel. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor changes made by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to sign the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor changes made by Town Counsel. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to minor changes made by Town Counsel.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Open Session Minutes - 2/27/24
Approve the open session minutes of 2/27/24, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 2/27/24, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 2/27/24, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 2/27/24, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 2/27/24, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Roberts 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 Roberts 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: 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.
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