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November 19, 2024
9 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
5.Vote to confirm the Town Manager appointment of Peter Abair, 4 Blackmer Road, to the Historical
Approve Consent Calendar items 1-6, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet presented tonight
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1-6, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet presented tonight. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1-6, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet presented tonight
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1-6, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet presented tonight. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1-6, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet presented tonight.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Candidate John Mann
Appoint John Mann, 61 Willard Grant Rd., Sudbury, to serve as a member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring on May 31, 2027
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint John Mann, 61 Willard Grant Rd., Sudbury, to serve as a member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring on May 31, 2027. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint John Mann, 61 Willard Grant Rd., Sudbury, to serve as a member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring on May 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint John Mann, 61 Willard Grant Rd., Sudbury, to serve as a member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring on May 31, 2027. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint John Mann, 61 Willard Grant Rd., Sudbury, to serve as a member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term expiring on May 31, 2027.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Candidate Kay Bell
Appointed Kay Bell to the PBC for a term expiring on May 31, 2026
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appointed Kay Bell to the PBC for a term expiring on May 31, 2026. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appointed Kay Bell to the PBC for a term expiring on May 31, 2026
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appointed Kay Bell to the PBC for a term expiring on May 31, 2026. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appointed Kay Bell to the PBC for a term expiring on May 31, 2026.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
ARPA Update - return surplus ARPA funds and/or allocate ARPA funds
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury 250 Committee in the amount of $25,000
Board Member Dretler motioned to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury 250 Committee in the amount of $25,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury 250 Committee in the amount of $25,000
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury 250 Committee in the amount of $25,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury 250 Committee in the amount of $25,000.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Transportation Committee in the amount of $17,000
Board Member Dretler motioned to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Transportation Committee in the amount of $17,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Transportation Committee in the amount of $17,000
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Transportation Committee in the amount of $17,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Transportation Committee in the amount of $17,000.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Return the following ARPA funds totaling $424,512.29 to the unobligated category so said funds can be obligated to other ARPA-eligible uses: Police Medical Equipment: $6,232.64; Park & Recreation...
Board Member Dretler motioned to return the following ARPA funds totaling $424,512.29 to the unobligated category so said funds can be obligated to other ARPA-eligible uses: Police Medical Equipment: $6,232.64; Park & Recreation Department van: $14,467.50, and Fire Station #2: $403,812.15. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To return the following ARPA funds totaling $424,512.29 to the unobligated category so said funds can be obligated to other ARPA-eligible uses: Police Medical Equipment: $6,232.64; Park & Recreation Department van: $14,467.50, and Fire Station #2: $403,812.15
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to return the following ARPA funds totaling $424,512.29 to the unobligated category so said funds can be obligated to other ARPA-eligible uses: Police Medical Equipment: $6,232.64; Park & Recreation Department van: $14,467.50, and Fire Station #2: $403,812.15. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To return the following ARPA funds totaling $424,512.29 to the unobligated category so said funds can be obligated to other ARPA-eligible uses: Police Medical Equipment: $6,232.64; Park & Recreation Department van: $14,467.50, and Fire Station #2: $403,812.15.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Obligate ARPA funds totaling $492,000 as described in the Town Manager's Memo dated
Board Member Dretler motioned to obligate ARPA funds totaling $492,000, as described in the Town Manager's Memo dated November 19, 2024. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To obligate ARPA funds totaling $492,000 as described in the Town Manager's Memo dated
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to obligate ARPA funds totaling $492,000, as described in the Town Manager's Memo dated November 19, 2024. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To obligate ARPA funds totaling $492,000 as described in the Town Manager's Memo dated.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Town Manager Sheehan referenced the Sudbury Select Board comment letter to the Massachusetts Housing
Approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to be sent by Staff, with edits proposed by Board Member Dretler
Board Member Russo motioned to approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to be sent by Staff, with edits proposed by Board Member Dretler. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to be sent by Staff, with edits proposed by Board Member Dretler
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to be sent by Staff, with edits proposed by Board Member Dretler. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to be sent by Staff, with edits proposed by Board Member Dretler.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (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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