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December 3, 2024
14 recorded votes, 5 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 accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement regarding Stormwater
Approve consent calendar items 4 and 6, as presented on tonight's Select Board Meeting agenda
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve consent calendar items 4 and 6, as presented on tonight's Select Board Meeting agenda. 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 4 and 6, as presented on tonight's Select Board Meeting agenda
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve consent calendar items 4 and 6, as presented on tonight's Select Board Meeting agenda. 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 4 and 6, as presented on tonight's Select Board Meeting agenda.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to
Open the Annual Tax Classification hearing
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to open the Annual Tax Classification hearing. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To open the Annual Tax Classification hearing
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoThe roll call does not list Jennifer S. Roberts, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to open the Annual Tax Classification hearing. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To open the Annual Tax Classification hearing.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Close the evidentiary portion of the Annual Tax Classification Hearing
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close the evidentiary portion of the Annual Tax Classification Hearing. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary portion of the Annual Tax Classification Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close the evidentiary portion of the Annual Tax Classification Hearing. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary portion of the Annual Tax Classification Hearing.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adopt the residential exemption of 2025, as presented
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adopt the Residential Exemption for 2025, as presented. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Russo-no, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to adopt the residential exemption of 2025, as presented
No: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to adopt the residential exemption of 2025, as presented”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adopt the Residential Exemption for 2025, as presented. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Russo-no, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to adopt the residential exemption of 2025, as presented.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025 business (as) on the DET list valued at less than $1 million, which will shift the burden within the Commercial & Industrial Classes
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025 business (as) on the DET list valued at less than $1 million, which will shift the burden within the Commercial & Industrial Classes. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Russo-no, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025 business (as) on the DET list valued at less than $1 million, which will shift the burden within the Commercial & Industrial Classes
No: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025 business (as) on the DET list valued at less…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025 business (as) on the DET list valued at less than $1 million, which will shift the burden within the Commercial & Industrial Classes. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Russo-no, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025 business (as) on the DET list valued at less than $1 million, which will shift the burden within the Commercial & Industrial Classes.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
In accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2025...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9705, with corresponding CIP shift of 1.40. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9705, with corresponding CIP shift of 1.40
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9705, with corresponding CIP shift of 1.40. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9705, with corresponding CIP shift of 1.40.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2025 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to vote in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2025 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To vote in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2025 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to vote in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2025 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy. Select Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To vote in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2025 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Close the Annual Tax Classification public hearing
Board Member Russo motioned to close the Annual Tax Classification public hearing. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the Annual Tax Classification public hearing
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to close the Annual Tax Classification public hearing. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the Annual Tax Classification public hearing.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement regarding Stormwater Management System for the property at 5 Nolan Circle subject to the Stormwater Management Permit issued...
Board Member Carty motioned to accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement regarding Stormwater Management System for the property at 5 Nolan Circle subject to the Stormwater Management Permit issued for the property, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement regarding Stormwater Management System for the property at 5 Nolan Circle subject to the Stormwater Management Permit issued for the property, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement regarding Stormwater Management System for the property at 5 Nolan Circle subject to the Stormwater Management Permit issued for the property, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement regarding Stormwater Management System for the property at 5 Nolan Circle subject to the Stormwater Management Permit issued for the property, as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept a sculpture as a gift from the Friends of the BFRT
Board Member Dretler motioned to accept the sculpture as a gift from the Friends of the BFRT. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept a sculpture as a gift from the Friends of the BFRT
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to accept the sculpture as a gift from the Friends of the BFRT. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept a sculpture as a gift from the Friends of the BFRT.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Board Members reviewed the "Code of Conduct for Town of Sudbury Committees - Whose Members are
Approve the Code of Conduct for Town of Sudbury Committees - Whose Members are appointed by the Sudbury Select Board or the Sudbury Town Manager." as agreed to and presented in tonight's Select...
Board Member Russo motioned to approve the Code of Conduct for Town of Sudbury Committees - Whose Members are appointed by the Sudbury Select Board or the Sudbury Town Manager." as agreed to and presented in tonight's Select Board Meeting packet, with final approval by Town Counsel Lee Smith. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Code of Conduct for Town of Sudbury Committees - Whose Members are appointed by the Sudbury Select Board or the Sudbury Town Manager." as agreed to and presented in tonight's Select Board Meeting packet, with final approval by Town Counsel Lee Smith
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to approve the Code of Conduct for Town of Sudbury Committees - Whose Members are appointed by the Sudbury Select Board or the Sudbury Town Manager." as agreed to and presented in tonight's Select Board Meeting packet, with final approval by Town Counsel Lee Smith. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Code of Conduct for Town of Sudbury Committees - Whose Members are appointed by the Sudbury Select Board or the Sudbury Town Manager." as agreed to and presented in tonight's Select Board Meeting packet, with final approval by Town Counsel Lee Smith.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Discussion on Select Board goals including Fairbank Community Center optimization goal
Approve the Select Board 2024 goals and deliverables, as presented in this evenings' Select Board Packet, including edits made to the document
Board Member Russo motioned to approve the Select Board 2024 goals and deliverables, as presented in this evening's Select Board Packet, including edits made to the document. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board 2024 goals and deliverables, as presented in this evenings' Select Board Packet, including edits made to the document
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to approve the Select Board 2024 goals and deliverables, as presented in this evening's Select Board Packet, including edits made to the document. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board 2024 goals and deliverables, as presented in this evenings' Select Board Packet, including edits made to the document.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
10/8/24 Open Session Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 10/8/24, as amended
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the open session minutes of 10/8/24, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 10/8/24, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the open session minutes of 10/8/24, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 10/8/24, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-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 Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Carty, 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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