MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 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
A3. 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Teachers...
At 7:15 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) (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. 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 7:15 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) (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. 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)
A4. Board and Committee Appointments
Appoint Sean Ahearn to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2022 and Matt Brandi as an associate member on the Dog Control Appeals Board to a term ending June 30, 2022
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to appoint Sean Ahearn to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2022 and Matt Brandi as an associate member on the Dog Control Appeals Board to a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to appoint Sean Ahearn to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2022 and Matt Brandi as an associate member on the Dog Control Appeals Board to 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)
Appoint Chris Ryan to the Audit Committee representing the School Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to appoint Chris Ryan to the Audit Committee representing the School Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to appoint Chris Ryan to the Audit Committee representing the School Committee for 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: Anderson)
A5. Annual Town Meeting: Discussion and potential vote to approve ATM Schedule; review
Approve the Annual Town Meeting schedule as presented in the packet with the amendments as made tonight
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Annual Town Meeting schedule as presented in the packet with the amendments as made tonight.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Annual Town Meeting schedule as presented in the packet with the amendments as made tonight. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A10. Minutes: Vote to approve Board of Selectmen minutes of September 23, 2019 and October
Approve the minutes of September 23, 2019 as amended, and October 8, 2019
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of September 23, 2019 as amended, and October 8, 2019.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of September 23, 2019 as amended, and October 8, 2019. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A7. Council on Aging /Community Center Project: Discussion and potential vote to issue
Authorize the Town Administrator to release an RFP for the Council on Aging/Community Center
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to release an RFP for the Council on Aging/Community Center.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to release an RFP for the Council on Aging/Community Center. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A11. 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)
A15. 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 9:17 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, 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) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), 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 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 9:17 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, 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) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), 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 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: Anderson)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 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 T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)
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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