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September 23, 2019
9 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
A7. Board and Committee Appointments
Appoint Susan Warren to a 3-year term on the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2022
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Susan Warren to a 3-year term on the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Susan Warren 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: Anderson, second: Antes)
Appoint Evans Huber to a full member position on the ZBA with a term ending June 30, 2021
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Evans Huber to a full member position on the ZBA with a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Evans Huber to a full member position on the ZBA with a term ending June 30, 2021. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
Appoint Joshua Wernig to an Associate member position on the ZBA with a term ending June 30, 2021
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Joshua Wernig to an Associate member position on the ZBA with a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Joshua Wernig to an Associate member position on the ZBA with a term ending June 30, 2021. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
Appoint Robert Duffy as a representative of the Planning Board on the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Duffy as a representative of the Planning Board on the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Robert Duffy as a representative of the Planning Board on the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A9. Annual Report: Review and vote final report
Accept the Annual Report as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen accept the Annual Report as written.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen accept the Annual Report as written. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A12. Minutes: Vote to approve Board of Selectmen minutes of September 9, 2019. M. Antes
Approve the regular session minutes of September 9, 2019, as amended
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the regular session minutes of September 9, 2019, as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the regular session minutes of September 9, 2019, 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: Fay)
A13. 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. The Board discussed several items. M. Antes asked about item #5. L Miller said David A. Velluti would be doing work in the Assessors office. She also discussed item #8 and item #6. She said the Town is hoping item #14 regarding the Rte. 20 corridor coincides with the Wayfinding grant. L Miller said she is hoping item #6 is the last contract for tape weed removal at Dudley Pond. She also discussed item #7 and the cost savings of approximately $100,000 because of the procurement process that included three bids for the Snake Brook Dam design services. C. Karlson noted that there was a motion and a second on the table and asked for a vote.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet. The Board discussed several items. M. Antes asked about item #5. L Miller said David A. Velluti would be doing work in the Assessors office. She also discussed item #8 and item #6. She said the Town is hoping item #14 regarding the Rte. 20 corridor coincides with the Wayfinding grant. L Miller said she is hoping item #6 is the last contract for tape weed removal at Dudley Pond. She also discussed item #7 and the cost savings of approximately $100,000 because of the procurement process that included three bids for the Snake Brook Dam design services. C. Karlson noted that there was a motion and a second on the table and asked for a vote. 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. Enter into Executive Session: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A,
Enter into Executive Session 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...
At 9:36 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 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) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 12, 2019 anticipating that we will APPROVE AND HOLD the 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.
From the minutes
“At 9:36 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 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) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 12, 2019 anticipating that we will APPROVE AND HOLD the 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: Antes)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 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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