MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2019
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Cherry Karlson, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Doug Levine arrived after the meeting began (at 7:05 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A3. Financial Advisor Contract: Discuss and vote to approve
Authorize L. Miller to award and negotiate the Financial Advisor contract with Hilltop Securities
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen authorize L. Miller to award and negotiate the Financial Advisor contract with Hilltop Securities.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen authorize L. Miller to award and negotiate the Financial Advisor contract with Hilltop Securities. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, T. Fay, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A4. FY 2019 Fiscal Year End Line Item Transfers: Vote to approve line item transfers L. Miller
Approve the FY2019 Fiscal Year End Line Item Transfers in the amount of $125,963
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the FY2019 Fiscal Year End Line Item Transfers in the amount of $125,963.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the FY2019 Fiscal Year End Line Item Transfers in the amount of $125,963. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, T. Fay, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A5. Board and Committee Appointments
Reappoint the following people listed in the packet, as amended
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, the Board of Selectmen reappoint the following people listed in the packet, as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, the Board of Selectmen reappoint the following people listed in the packet, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, T. Fay, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
Appoint Adam Gutbezahl to a three-year term on the Town's Finance Committee expiring on June 30, 2022
D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Adam Gutbezahl to a three-year term on the Town's Finance Committee expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Adam Gutbezahl to a three-year term on the Town's Finance Committee expiring on June 30, 2022. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, T. Fay, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Anderson)
A8. Minutes: Vote to approve Board of Selectmen minutes of June 3, 2019; June 10, 2019 and June 21,
Approve the regular session minutes of June 3, 2019; June 10, 2019 and June 21, 2019, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes of June 3, 2019; June 10, 2019 and June 21, 2019, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes of June 3, 2019; June 10, 2019 and June 21, 2019, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, T. Fay, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A9. Consent Calendar: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar, as amended
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson. M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A13. Enter into Executive Session: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section
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 estate with respect to the Town's...
At 9:18 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen 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 estate 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation-- Ordway MCAD action, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss and strategy with respect to litigation - Stephen Cass v. Town 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 June 3, 2019 and June 10, 2019 VOTE TO APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive session minutes of June 3, 2019 and June 10, 2019, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes: June 25, 2018; October 1, 2018 and November 19, 2018, and VOTE TO APPROVE AND POTENTIALLY RELEASE WITH REDACTIONS: Executive sessions minutes of June 25, 2018; October 1, 2018 and November 19, 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 9:18 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen 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 estate 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation-- Ordway MCAD action, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss and strategy with respect to litigation - Stephen Cass v. Town 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 June 3, 2019 and June 10, 2019 VOTE TO APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive session minutes of June 3, 2019 and June 10, 2019, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes: June 25, 2018; October 1, 2018 and November 19, 2018, and VOTE TO APPROVE AND POTENTIALLY RELEASE WITH REDACTIONS: Executive sessions minutes of June 25, 2018; October 1, 2018 and November 19, 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, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A12. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting, if any: C
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Warrant
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Warrant.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Warrant. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
A14. Vote to approve and release with redactions: Executive sessions minutes of June 25, 2018;
Approve and release with redactions the Executive session minutes of June 25, 2018; October 1, 2018 and November 19, 2018
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve and release with redactions the Executive session minutes of June 25, 2018; October 1, 2018 and November 19, 2018.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve and release with redactions the Executive session minutes of June 25, 2018; October 1, 2018 and November 19, 2018. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4- 0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay. C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, 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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