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August 27, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board Roll Call: Carty-present, Kouchakdjian-present, Dretler-present, Roberts-present
Immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), and enter back into Open Session on or after 7:15 PM. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), and enter back into Open Session on or after 7:15 PM
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsThe roll call does not list Charles G. Russo, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), and enter back into Open Session on or after 7:15 PM. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), and enter back into Open Session on or after 7:15 PM.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Re-open the Open Session meeting of the Select Board on Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to re-open the Open Session meeting of the Select Board on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To re-open the Open Session meeting of the Select Board on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to re-open the Open Session meeting of the Select Board on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To re-open the Open Session meeting of the Select Board on Tuesday, August 27, 2024..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
4. Vote to accept the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Municipal
Approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet of 8/27/24
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet of 8/27/24. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet of 8/27/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet of 8/27/24. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet of 8/27/24.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Roebi Biberstein
Appoint Safa Kahn to the DEI Commission for term ending May 31, 2027
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Safa Kahn to the DEI Commission for term ending May 31, 2027. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Safa Kahn to the DEI Commission for term ending May 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Safa Kahn to the DEI Commission for term ending May 31, 2027. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Safa Kahn to the DEI Commission for term ending May 31, 2027.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Sign a Proclamation recognizing August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day, as requested by Health Director Vivian Zeng, on behalf of the Sudbury Board of Health
Board Member Dretler motioned to sign a Proclamation recognizing August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day, as requested by Health Director Vivian Zeng, on behalf of the Sudbury Board of Health. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To sign a Proclamation recognizing August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day, as requested by Health Director Vivian Zeng, on behalf of the Sudbury Board of Health
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to sign a Proclamation recognizing August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day, as requested by Health Director Vivian Zeng, on behalf of the Sudbury Board of Health. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To sign a Proclamation recognizing August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day, as requested by Health Director Vivian Zeng, on behalf of the Sudbury Board of Health.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Interview candidate for Conservation Commission. Following interview, vote whether to appoint Harry
Ratify Town Manager Sheehan's appointment of Harry Hoffman as an associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/27
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to ratify Town Manager Sheehan's appointment of Harry Hoffman as an associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/27. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To ratify Town Manager Sheehan's appointment of Harry Hoffman as an associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/27
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to ratify Town Manager Sheehan's appointment of Harry Hoffman as an associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/27. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To ratify Town Manager Sheehan's appointment of Harry Hoffman as an associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/27.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion and update on ARPA allocations, expenditures, and balances. ARPA funds are required to be
Allocate $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to Sudbury School projects as discussed, this evening, subject to any access funds being returned to the ARPA fund or to the Combined Facilities Director
Board Member Russo motioned to allocate $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to Sudbury School projects as discussed this evening, subject to any excess funds being returned to the ARPA fund or to the Combined Facilities Director. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To allocate $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to Sudbury School projects as discussed, this evening, subject to any access funds being returned to the ARPA fund or to the Combined Facilities Director
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to allocate $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to Sudbury School projects as discussed this evening, subject to any excess funds being returned to the ARPA fund or to the Combined Facilities Director. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To allocate $100,000.00 of ARPA funding to Sudbury School projects as discussed, this evening, subject to any access funds being returned to the ARPA fund or to the Combined Facilities Director.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
9/10/24 Meeting
Adjourn and not enter into Executive Session, which was recessed earlier this evening
Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn and not go back into Executive Session, which was recessed earlier this evening. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn and not enter into Executive Session, which was recessed earlier this evening.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn and not go back into Executive Session, which was recessed earlier this evening. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn and not enter into Executive Session, which was recessed earlier this evening..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
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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