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May 14, 2024
10 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 1, 2 and 3
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1, 2 and 3. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1, 2 and 3
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1, 2 and 3. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1, 2 and 3.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Appoint Jim Wiegel, 665 Boston Post Road, to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring 9/30/26
Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Jim Wiegel, 665 Boston Post Road, to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring 9/30/26.
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Jim Wiegel, 665 Boston Post Road, to the Sudbury 250 Committee for a term expiring 9/30/26..” (second: Roberts)
Discuss Transportation Committee extension (committee and members), the CatchConnect pilot starting
Extend the membership terms of the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2025
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to extend the terms of the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2025. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To extend the membership terms of the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to extend the terms of the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2025. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To extend the membership terms of the Transportation Committee to May 31, 2025.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Vote to Release Tall Pines easement legal opinion, additional discussion as needed
Release Tall Pines easement legal opinion
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Release Tall Pines easement legal opinion
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Release Tall Pines easement legal opinion.” (second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to review and possibly approve Open Session minutes of 4/2/24
Approve Open Session minutes of 4/2/24, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Open Session minutes of 4/2/24, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Open Session minutes of 4/2/24, as edited.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Open Session minutes of 4/2/24, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Open Session minutes of 4/2/24, as edited..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Close Open Session, enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion...
At approximately 8:20 PM, Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close Open Session; enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, namely the Town Manager, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a)(exception 2); to continue Executive Session pursuant to Exemption 3 (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)) - To discuss and possibly vote on strategy with respect to litigation (National Opioid settlement matter). Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close Open Session, enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, namely the Town Manager, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a)(exception 2); to continue Executive Session pursuant to Exemption 3 (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)) - To discuss and possibly vote on strategy with respect to litigation (National Opioid settlement matter).
From the minutes
“At approximately 8:20 PM, Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close Open Session; enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, namely the Town Manager, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a)(exception 2); to continue Executive Session pursuant to Exemption 3 (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)) - To discuss and possibly vote on strategy with respect to litigation (National Opioid settlement matter). Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close Open Session, enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, namely the Town Manager, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a)(exception 2); to continue Executive Session pursuant to Exemption 3 (G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)) - To discuss and possibly vote on strategy with respect to litigation (National Opioid settlement matter)..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Vote to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair and reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk to the
Elect Jennifer Roberts as Select Board Chair
Board Member Russo motioned to elect Jennifer Roberts as Select Board Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To elect Jennifer Roberts as Select Board Chair
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to elect Jennifer Roberts as Select Board Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To elect Jennifer Roberts as Select Board Chair.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Elect Dan Carty as Select Board Vice-Chair
Board Member Russo motioned to elect Dan Carty as Select Board Vice-Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. In was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To elect Dan Carty as Select Board Vice-Chair
Yes: Carty, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to elect Dan Carty as Select Board Vice-Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. In was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To elect Dan Carty as Select Board Vice-Chair.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk to the Select Board
Board Member Russo motioned to reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk to the Select Board. Vice- Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk to the Select Board. Vice- Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk to the Select Board.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
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 Open Session 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 Open Session 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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