MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2019
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Cherry Karlson, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A2. Enter into Executive Session: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)
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 6:32 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, 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) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange. taking. lease or value of real estate in regard to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Teachers Association, Wayland Educational Secretaries Association, Wayland Food Service Association, Custodians & Maintenance Local 116 regarding health insurance payroll deductions, and 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 accepting Spencer Circle as a public way, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 12, 2019 anticipating that we will APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive Session minutes of August 12, 2019 The Chair declares that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or barga
From the minutes
“At 6:32 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, 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) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange. taking. lease or value of real estate in regard to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Teachers Association, Wayland Educational Secretaries Association, Wayland Food Service Association, Custodians & Maintenance Local 116 regarding health insurance payroll deductions, and 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 accepting Spencer Circle as a public way, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 12, 2019 anticipating that we will APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive Session minutes of August 12, 2019 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: T. Fay, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D. Levine, L. Anderson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A15. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting, if any
Determine an immediate human health emergency exists that warrants the use of pesticides sooner than the two day notification period required under the Children and Families Protection Act, that...
D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen determine an immediate human health emergency exists that warrants the use of pesticides sooner than the two day notification period required under the Children and Families Protection Act, that the Board apply for a single use waiver from the Board of Health Director who is the Wayland Board of Health Agent, that the Board of Selectmen request the Town Administrator post warning signs as required near and along the perimeter of the sites being treated with pesticides, that the Town Administrator and School Superintendent provide standard written notification to employees, pupils, and parents immediately prior to or immediately following treatment, and that the Town Administrator maintain and make available public records as required for five years.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen determine an immediate human health emergency exists that warrants the use of pesticides sooner than the two day notification period required under the Children and Families Protection Act, that the Board apply for a single use waiver from the Board of Health Director who is the Wayland Board of Health Agent, that the Board of Selectmen request the Town Administrator post warning signs as required near and along the perimeter of the sites being treated with pesticides, that the Town Administrator and School Superintendent provide standard written notification to employees, pupils, and parents immediately prior to or immediately following treatment, and that the Town Administrator maintain and make available public records as required for five years. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Anderson)
Express support for the School Committee and the actions they took tonight to allow spraying on school properties
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen express support for the School Committee and the actions they took tonight to allow spraying on school properties.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen express support for the School Committee and the actions they took tonight to allow spraying on school properties. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A4. Board and Committee Appointments
Appoint Zoe Hughes to a 3-year term on the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2022
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Zoe Hughes to a 3-year term on the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Zoe Hughes to a 3-year term on the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2022. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A6. Surface Water Quality Committee: General discussion on budget, membership, potential conflicts,
Approve the receipt of a $15,000 gift from the Dudley Pond Association for the treatment of water at Dudley Farms, including the use of funds for tape weed harvesting
A. T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the receipt of a $15,000 gift from the Dudley Pond Association for the treatment of water at Dudley Farms, including the use of funds for tape weed harvesting.
From the minutes
“A. T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the receipt of a $15,000 gift from the Dudley Pond Association for the treatment of water at Dudley Farms, including the use of funds for tape weed harvesting. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A11. Minutes: Vote to approve Board of Selectmen minutes of August 26, 2019
Approve the regular session minutes of August 26, 2019, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the regular session minutes of August 26, 2019, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the regular session minutes of August 26, 2019, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Antes)
A12. Consent Calendar: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5- 0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5- 0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
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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