MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 23, 2024
12 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
Consent Calendar
Approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2, as presented in the 4/23/24 Select Board agenda packet
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2, as presented in the 4/23/24 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 and 2, as presented in the 4/23/24 Select Board agenda packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2, as presented in the 4/23/24 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 and 2, as presented in the 4/23/24 Select Board agenda packet.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
FY23 Audit Presentation by representatives from Powers & Sullivan, LLC
Accept FY23 Town Audit, as presented by Powers & Sullivan, LLC; now Marcum, LLP
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the FY23 Town Audit, as presented by Powers & Sullivan, LLC; now Marcum, LLP. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept FY23 Town Audit, as presented by Powers & Sullivan, LLC; now Marcum, LLP
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the FY23 Town Audit, as presented by Powers & Sullivan, LLC; now Marcum, LLP. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept FY23 Town Audit, as presented by Powers & Sullivan, LLC; now Marcum, LLP.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Article 8 - FY24 Snow & Ice Transfer
Support Article 8 - FY24 Snow & Ice Transfer
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 8 - FY24 Snow & Ice Transfer. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 8 - FY24 Snow & Ice Transfer
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 8 - FY24 Snow & Ice Transfer. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 8 - FY24 Snow & Ice Transfer.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article 9 - Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years
Indefinitely postpone (IP) Article 9 - Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years
Board Member Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone (IP) Article 9 - Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years. Vice- Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone (IP) Article 9 - Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone (IP) Article 9 - Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years. Vice- Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone (IP) Article 9 - Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 1 - Hear Reports
Support Article 1 - Hear Reports
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 1 - Hear Reports. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Hear Reports
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 1 - Hear Reports. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Hear Reports.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 2 - FY24 Budget Adjustments
Indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY24 Budget Adjustments
Board Member Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY24 Budget Adjustments. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY24 Budget Adjustments
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY24 Budget Adjustments. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY24 Budget Adjustments.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 45 - Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 20, by Adding "Disability"
Support Article 45 - Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 20, by Adding "Disability
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 45 - Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 20, by Adding "Disability." Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 45 - Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 20, by Adding "Disability"
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 45 - Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 20, by Adding "Disability." Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 45 - Amend General Bylaws, Chapter 20, by Adding "Disability".” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation
Support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Minutes of 3/12/24
Approve the open session minutes of 3/12/24, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 3/12/24, as edited. 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 3/12/24, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 3/12/24, as edited. 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 3/12/24, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Minutes of 3/26/24
Approve the open session minutes of 3/26/24, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 3/26/24, as edited. 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 3/26/24, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 3/26/24, as edited. 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 3/26/24, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. 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
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. 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.” (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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