MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 25, 2019
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Cherry Karlson
Absent: Louis Jurist, Doug Levine
Every vote, in order
A4. Discussion of Town Clerk resignation and potential appointment of Acting Town Clerk L. Miller
Appoint Lois Toombs as Temporary Town Clerk effective March 31, 2019
M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Lois Toombs as Temporary Town Clerk effective March 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Lois Toombs as Temporary Town Clerk effective March 31, 2019. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Karlson)
A5. Ratification of Fire Chief Appointment
With great thanks, that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Town Administrator's selection of Neil McPherson as Wayland's next Fire Chief
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes with great thanks, that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Town Administrator's selection of Neil McPherson as Wayland's next Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes with great thanks, that the Board of Selectmen ratify the Town Administrator's selection of Neil McPherson as Wayland's next Fire Chief. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A7. 2019 Annual Town Meeting: Discuss and vote to insert and/or support and finalize all articles
Insert and support Article 6 FY2020 Omnibus Budget
M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article 6 FY2020 Omnibus Budget.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article 6 FY2020 Omnibus Budget. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Karlson)
Support Article 10 Wayland Welcomes
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 10 Wayland Welcomes.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 10 Wayland Welcomes. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Reopen discussion on Article 17 CPA Recreation Project to Rehabilitate and Restore Trailheads and Construct Limited Parking at Loker Conservation and Recreation Area to consider the language...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen reopen discussion on Article 17 CPA Recreation Project to Rehabilitate and Restore Trailheads and Construct Limited Parking at Loker Conservation and Recreation Area to consider the language clarifications.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen reopen discussion on Article 17 CPA Recreation Project to Rehabilitate and Restore Trailheads and Construct Limited Parking at Loker Conservation and Recreation Area to consider the language clarifications. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Support Article 17 CPA Recreation Project to Rehabilitate and Restore Trailheads and Construct Limited Parking at Loker Conservation and Recreation Area
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 17 CPA Recreation Project to Rehabilitate and Restore Trailheads and Construct Limited Parking at Loker Conservation and Recreation Area.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 17 CPA Recreation Project to Rehabilitate and Restore Trailheads and Construct Limited Parking at Loker Conservation and Recreation Area. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Reopen discussion of Article S (34) Revolving Fund for Fund Compliance Measurers Under Chapter 194 Bylaw
S. C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen reopen discussion of Article S (34) Revolving Fund for Fund Compliance Measurers Under Chapter 194 Bylaw.
From the minutes
“S. C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen reopen discussion of Article S (34) Revolving Fund for Fund Compliance Measurers Under Chapter 194 Bylaw. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Remove Article S (34) Revolving Fund for Fund Compliance Measurers Under Chapter 194 By Law from consideration from this year's Town Meeting
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen remove Article S (34) Revolving Fund for Fund Compliance Measurers Under Chapter 194 By Law from consideration from this year's Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen remove Article S (34) Revolving Fund for Fund Compliance Measurers Under Chapter 194 By Law from consideration from this year's Town Meeting. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Defer a position until Town Meeting on Article DD (21) Accept Spencer Circle as a Public Way
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen defer a position until Town Meeting on Article DD (21) Accept Spencer Circle as a Public Way. L. Miller is working with town counsel on easement language.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen defer a position until Town Meeting on Article DD (21) Accept Spencer Circle as a Public Way. L. Miller is working with town counsel on easement language. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Reopen discussion of Article T Snake Book Dam Valve Repairs
M. C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen reopen discussion of Article T Snake Book Dam Valve Repairs.
From the minutes
“M. C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen reopen discussion of Article T Snake Book Dam Valve Repairs. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Insert and support Article T Snake Book Dam Valve Repairs with language that any appropriation be offset by grant proceeds
M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article T Snake Book Dam Valve Repairs with language that any appropriation be offset by grant proceeds.
Yes: Anderson, AntesNo: Karlson
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article T Snake Book Dam Valve Repairs with language that any appropriation be offset by grant proceeds. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes. NAY: C. Karlson. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 2-1.” (Motion: Antes, second: Karlson)
A10. Minutes: Review and vote to approve Board of Selectmen regular session minutes of March 4,
Approve the regular session minutes of March 4, 2019 and March 11, 2019, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes of March 4, 2019 and March 11, 2019, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes of March 4, 2019 and March 11, 2019, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A11. 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. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Karlson)
A15. Executive Session: Enter into Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units pursuant to...
At 8:46pm, L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units pursuant to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 1, 2018 APPROVE AND HOLD Executive Session minutes of October 1, 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.
From the minutes
“At 8:46pm, L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units pursuant to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 1, 2018 APPROVE AND HOLD Executive Session minutes of October 1, 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: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A13. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:25pm, C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:25pm, C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Karlson, 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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