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December 17, 2024
5 recorded votes, 2 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
Consent Calendar
Approve Consent Calendar Item #1 and item #2, as listed in the Select Board meeting packet
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #1 and item #2, as listed in the Select Board meeting packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #1 and item #2, as listed in the Select Board meeting packet
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoJennifer S. Roberts had not yet joined the meeting (joined at 7:45 PM) and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #1 and item #2, as listed in the Select Board meeting packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #1 and item #2, as listed in the Select Board meeting packet.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Interview Candidate for Sudbury Housing Trust. Following interview, vote whether to approve the
Approve the appointment of Kathleen (Kay) Bell, 348 Old Lancaster Road, to the Housing Trust for a term expiring 5/31/25
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the appointment of Kathleen (Kay) Bell, 348 Old Lancaster Road, to the Housing Trust for a term expiring 5/31/25. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Kathleen (Kay) Bell, 348 Old Lancaster Road, to the Housing Trust for a term expiring 5/31/25
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the appointment of Kathleen (Kay) Bell, 348 Old Lancaster Road, to the Housing Trust for a term expiring 5/31/25. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Kathleen (Kay) Bell, 348 Old Lancaster Road, to the Housing Trust for a term expiring 5/31/25.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): review and vote to approve ARPA grant agreement with Sudbury
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury Public Schools in the amount of $100,000 to fund the Haynes School roof feasibility study
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury Public Schools in the amount of $100,000 to fund the Haynes School roof feasibility study. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury Public Schools in the amount of $100,000 to fund the Haynes School roof feasibility study.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury Public Schools in the amount of $100,000 to fund the Haynes School roof feasibility study. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an ARPA grant agreement with the Sudbury Public Schools in the amount of $100,000 to fund the Haynes School roof feasibility study..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Authorize the Town Manager to obligate any remaining ARPA funds to any lawfully executed contract
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager to obligate any remaining ARPA funds to any lawfully executed contract. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to obligate any remaining ARPA funds to any lawfully executed contract.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager to obligate any remaining ARPA funds to any lawfully executed contract. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to obligate any remaining ARPA funds to any lawfully executed contract..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the 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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