MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2019
8 recorded votes, 2 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
A4. Bond Anticipation Note (BAN): Review, approve and vote on BAN for $6,300,000 bond
On the BAN for $6,300,000 bond anticipation note for costs associated with the Town's High School Athletics Complex project
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote on the BAN for $6,300,000 bond anticipation note for costs associated with the Town's High School Athletics Complex project.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote on the BAN for $6,300,000 bond anticipation note for costs associated with the Town's High School Athletics Complex project. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A5. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Elections: Vote Mary Antes as designee;
Appoint M. Antes as the designee and select Ashland as our candidate for the Metropolitan Planning Organization election
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint M. Antes as the designee and select Ashland as our candidate for the Metropolitan Planning Organization election.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint M. Antes as the designee and select Ashland as our candidate for the Metropolitan Planning Organization election. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)
A6. Minutes: Vote to approve Board of Selectmen minutes of October 15, 2019 and October 28,
Approves the regular session minutes of October 15, 2019, as amended
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approves the regular session minutes of October 15, 2019, as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approves the regular session minutes of October 15, 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: Levine)
A8. Joint meeting with the Board of Public Works to interview and vote to appoint to fill an
Nominate Patrick Murphy to fill the open slot on the Board of Public Works for a term ending in April 2020
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen nominate Patrick Murphy to fill the open slot on the Board of Public Works for a term ending in April 2020.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 8-1, including the other board’s members: yes: M. Wegerbauer, J. Mishara, M. Lowery; no: C. Lewis). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen nominate Patrick Murphy to fill the open slot on the Board of Public Works for a term ending in April 2020. Roll call vote: YEA: T. Fay, M. Antes, D. Levine, L. Anderson, C. Karlson, M. Wegerbauer, J. Mishara, M. Lowery. NAY: C. Lewis. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 8-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
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.
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)
A11. Joint meeting with the Board of Assessors to interview and vote to appoint to fill an open
Jointly with the Board of Assessors, appoint Philip Park to the open position on the Board of Assessors, with a term ending April 2020 after Annual Town Meeting
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors appoint Philip Park to the open position on the Board of Assessors, with a term ending April 2020 after Annual Town Meeting.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 8-0, including the other board’s members: yes: M. Upton, J. Todd, J. Brodie). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors appoint Philip Park to the open position on the Board of Assessors, with a term ending April 2020 after Annual Town Meeting. Roll call vote: YEA: M. Upton, J. Todd, J. Brodie, T. Fay, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D. Levine, L. Anderson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 8-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A17. 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 litigation - Stephen Cass v. Town of Wayland: and Pursuant...
At 9:42 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Stephen Cass v. Town of Wayland: and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a) (1), (7) and (9): to discuss complaints brought against public officers. Specifically, the Board will discuss and determine whether further action should be taken with respect to five Open Meeting Law complaints filed by George Harris against the Board of Selectmen on 11/13/18, 1/4/19, 2/1 /19, 3/4/19, and 5/29/19, as a result of mediation regarding said complaints: to comply with or act under the authority of any general law. Specifically, the Board will convene in executive session to comply with G.L. c. 233, Section 23C with regard to the confidentiality of the Open Meeting Law complaint mediation referenced above. To meet or confer with a mediator, as defined in section 23C of chapter 233. Specifically, the Board will discuss and consider possible action to be taken as a result of the confidential mediation with George Harris of the above-referenced Open Meeting Law complaints; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 15. 2019 and October 28, 2019 APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive Session minutes of October 15, 2019 and October 28, 2019 Th
From the minutes
“At 9:42 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Stephen Cass v. Town of Wayland: and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a) (1), (7) and (9): to discuss complaints brought against public officers. Specifically, the Board will discuss and determine whether further action should be taken with respect to five Open Meeting Law complaints filed by George Harris against the Board of Selectmen on 11/13/18, 1/4/19, 2/1 /19, 3/4/19, and 5/29/19, as a result of mediation regarding said complaints: to comply with or act under the authority of any general law. Specifically, the Board will convene in executive session to comply with G.L. c. 233, Section 23C with regard to the confidentiality of the Open Meeting Law complaint mediation referenced above. To meet or confer with a mediator, as defined in section 23C of chapter 233. Specifically, the Board will discuss and consider possible action to be taken as a result of the confidential mediation with George Harris of the above-referenced Open Meeting Law complaints; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 15. 2019 and October 28, 2019 APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive Session minutes of October 15, 2019 and October 28, 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: Anderson)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:28 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:28 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, 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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