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February 12, 2018
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Cherry Karlson, Mary Antes, Louis Jurist, Doug Levine
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Doug Levine arrived after the meeting began (at 7:03pm).
Every vote, in order
A7. Debt Exclusion: Vote form of Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusion questions and placement on
Approve three debt exclusion questions as presented in Option C in the February 12, 2018 memorandum from Nan Balmer, Town Administrator, to the Board of Selectmen - Question 1 to exclude debt for...
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve three debt exclusion questions as presented in Option C in the February 12, 2018 memorandum from Nan Balmer, Town Administrator, to the Board of Selectmen - Question 1 to exclude debt for a new Library, Question 2 to exclude debt for renovations to the Town Building and Fire Station No. 2, and Question 3 to exclude debt for athletic fields at Wayland High School and the Loker Conservation and Recreation Area - subject to the approval of Bond Counsel as to final form.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve three debt exclusion questions as presented in Option C in the February 12, 2018 memorandum from Nan Balmer, Town Administrator, to the Board of Selectmen - Question 1 to exclude debt for a new Library, Question 2 to exclude debt for renovations to the Town Building and Fire Station No. 2, and Question 3 to exclude debt for athletic fields at Wayland High School and the Loker Conservation and Recreation Area - subject to the approval of Bond Counsel as to final form. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, L. Jurist, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A8. Annual Town Meeting Articles: Discussion and vote, continued
Insert and recommend for approval Articles A Recognize Citizens, C Current Year Transfers, D OPEB, I Accept Gifts of Land at Town Center, and K Choose Town Officers
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert and recommend for approval Articles A Recognize Citizens, C Current Year Transfers, D OPEB, I Accept Gifts of Land at Town Center, and K Choose Town Officers.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert and recommend for approval Articles A Recognize Citizens, C Current Year Transfers, D OPEB, I Accept Gifts of Land at Town Center, and K Choose Town Officers. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Withdraw Article L Sell/Trade Vehicles from consideration
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen withdraw Article L Sell/Trade Vehicles from consideration.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen withdraw Article L Sell/Trade Vehicles from consideration. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Insert Article G FY2019 Omnibus Budget
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert Article G FY2019 Omnibus Budget.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert Article G FY2019 Omnibus Budget. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Insert and vote to support Articles M Revolving Fund Limits, N Close Beach Revolving Fund, and U Water Meters
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert and vote to support Articles M Revolving Fund Limits, N Close Beach Revolving Fund, and U Water Meters.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert and vote to support Articles M Revolving Fund Limits, N Close Beach Revolving Fund, and U Water Meters. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Insert Articles V Limited Site Plan Review and W Off Street Parking
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert Articles V Limited Site Plan Review and W Off Street Parking.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert Articles V Limited Site Plan Review and W Off Street Parking. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Recommend approval of Articles P Community Center, Q Town Building Renovations, and R Fire Station 2 Renovations
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Articles P Community Center, Q Town Building Renovations, and R Fire Station 2 Renovations.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Articles P Community Center, Q Town Building Renovations, and R Fire Station 2 Renovations. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Insert and recommend approval for Articles BB CPA Historic Preservation, CC CPA Uncommitted WHS, and DD CPA Uncommitted Recreation Projects
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert and recommend approval for Articles BB CPA Historic Preservation, CC CPA Uncommitted WHS, and DD CPA Uncommitted Recreation Projects.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert and recommend approval for Articles BB CPA Historic Preservation, CC CPA Uncommitted WHS, and DD CPA Uncommitted Recreation Projects. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Withdraw Article GG Accept Land at Plain Road
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen withdraw Article GG Accept Land at Plain Road.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen withdraw Article GG Accept Land at Plain Road. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Support Article X Library
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article X Library. In discussion each Board members discussed his/her position on the Library project.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article X Library. In discussion each Board members discussed his/her position on the Library project. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Antes)
Support and approve Articles Y HS Stadium and NN HS Tennis/Softball, as revised
L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and approve Articles Y HS Stadium and NN HS Tennis/Softball, as revised.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, LevineAbstained: Karlson
From the minutes
“L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and approve Articles Y HS Stadium and NN HS Tennis/Softball, as revised. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: C. Karlson. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Jurist, second: Levine)
Insert Article II Saturday Treated as Holiday
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Jurist, that the Board of Selectmen insert Article II Saturday Treated as Holiday.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Jurist, that the Board of Selectmen insert Article II Saturday Treated as Holiday. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Jurist)
Insert and support Article JJ Resolution on Electronic Voting
L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article JJ Resolution on Electronic Voting.
From the minutes
“L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article JJ Resolution on Electronic Voting. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Jurist, second: Levine)
Support Article LL Renovation of 5 Concord Road
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen support Article LL Renovation of 5 Concord Road.
No: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, Karlson, Levine
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen support Article LL Renovation of 5 Concord Road. YEA. None NAY: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Motion fails: 0-5.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A9. Ordering of Annual Town Meeting Articles: Discussion and vote
Approve the order of articles as presented in the packet with the understanding that two of them have been pulled
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the order of articles as presented in the packet with the understanding that two of them have been pulled.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, KarlsonNo: Levine
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the order of articles as presented in the packet with the understanding that two of them have been pulled. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, L. Jurist. NAY: D. Levine ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A10. Minutes: Vote to approve minutes of January 22, 2018 and January 29, 2018
Approve the minutes of January 22, 2018 and January 29, 2018, as amended
M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the minutes of January 22, 2018 and January 29, 2018, as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the minutes of January 22, 2018 and January 29, 2018, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Karlson)
A13. Consent Calendar: Review and vote to approve (See Separate Sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the Consent Calendar. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Karlson)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
L. Jurist moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to adjourn the meeting at 10:25pm.
From the minutes
“L. Jurist moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to adjourn the meeting at 10:25pm. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Jurist, second: Karlson)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
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