MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2018
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Cherry Karlson, Doug Levine
Absent: Louis Jurist
During the meeting:
- Doug Levine arrived after the meeting began (at 7:10 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A1. Executive Session: Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Enter into executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property with respect to the Town's...
At 6:32 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes to enter into executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC, relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1), Section 21(a)(3), and Section 21(a)(7) to review and consider for approval and potential release of the following Executive Session minutes: April 23, 2018; April 30, 2018; and May 7, 2018. The Chair declares that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Lea Anderson yes, Mary Antes yes, Cherry Karlson yes, Doug Levine absent, Louis Jurist absent. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“At 6:32 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes to enter into executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC, relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1), Section 21(a)(3), and Section 21(a)(7) to review and consider for approval and potential release of the following Executive Session minutes: April 23, 2018; April 30, 2018; and May 7, 2018. The Chair declares that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. Roll call vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine, L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A5. River's Edge: Update from Town Engineer; discuss and vote to approve extension to Land
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Fifth Amendment to the River's Edge Land Disposition Agreement
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Fifth Amendment to the River's Edge Land Disposition Agreement.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Fifth Amendment to the River's Edge Land Disposition Agreement. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A7. Contract for Independent Auditor: Vote to authorize the Town Administrator to engage
Authorize the Town Administrator to engage in a three-year contract with Melanson Heath and Co. for the provisions of the Town's audits
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to authorize the Town Administrator to engage in a three-year contract with Melanson Heath and Co. for the provisions of the Town's audits.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to authorize the Town Administrator to engage in a three-year contract with Melanson Heath and Co. for the provisions of the Town's audits. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A8. Affordable Housing: Vote to sign an amendment to the inter-municipal agreement with
Sign the Amendment to the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Regional Housing Services Office to share costs of affordable housing services including monitoring of the Town's affordable housing...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to sign the Amendment to the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Regional Housing Services Office to share costs of affordable housing services including monitoring of the Town's affordable housing properties with seven other towns.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to sign the Amendment to the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Regional Housing Services Office to share costs of affordable housing services including monitoring of the Town's affordable housing properties with seven other towns. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A10. Special and Annual Town Meeting: Vote dates
Schedule Special Town Meeting for Tuesday November 13, 2018 to be continued on November 14, 2018, if necessary
M. C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to vote to schedule Special Town Meeting for Tuesday November 13, 2018 to be continued on November 14, 2018, if necessary.
From the minutes
“M. C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to vote to schedule Special Town Meeting for Tuesday November 13, 2018 to be continued on November 14, 2018, if necessary. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Hold the 2019 Annual Election on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and to start Annual Town Meeting on Monday, April 29, 2019 and the Board will fix the days to be continued at a future meeting
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to hold the 2019 Annual Election on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and to start Annual Town Meeting on Monday, April 29, 2019 and the Board will fix the days to be continued at a future meeting.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to hold the 2019 Annual Election on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and to start Annual Town Meeting on Monday, April 29, 2019 and the Board will fix the days to be continued at a future meeting. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A12. Minutes: Vote to approve and release minutes of May 7, 2018 and March 26, 2018
Approve and release the minutes of May 7, 2018
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and release the minutes of May 7, 2018.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and release the minutes of May 7, 2018. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Approve the minutes of March 26, 2018, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to vote to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to vote to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A13. Executive Session Minutes: Vote to approve and release with redactions the Executive Session
Approve and release with redactions the Executive Session minutes of April 23, April 30, and May 7, 2018
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and release with redactions the Executive Session minutes of April 23, April 30, and May 7, 2018.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and release with redactions the Executive Session minutes of April 23, April 30, and May 7, 2018. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A14. Consent Calendar: Review and vote to approve
Approve Consent Calendar items 1, 3, and 4
M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve Consent Calendar items 1, 3, and 4.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve Consent Calendar items 1, 3, and 4. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Karlson)
A17. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting, if any: C
Approve and sign a Warrant dated May 29, 2018 under topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and sign a Warrant dated May 29, 2018 under topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and sign a Warrant dated May 29, 2018 under topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D, Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D, Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Antes)
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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