MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 25, 2019
12 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
A3. Community Preservation Committee applications: review and vote to submit - Housing
Submit 3 CPC applications, one having to do with the housing charette, second having to do with the Housing Consultant, and the third having to do with the Library ADA compliance
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen submit 3 CPC applications, one having to do with the housing charette, second having to do with the Housing Consultant, and the third having to do with the Library ADA compliance.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen submit 3 CPC applications, one having to do with the housing charette, second having to do with the Housing Consultant, and the third having to do with the Library ADA compliance. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A4. ATM 2020: review and vote to approve article submission documents; review list of
Approve the Town Meeting forms for petitioners and boards
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Town Meeting forms for petitioners and boards.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Town Meeting forms for petitioners and boards. 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. TA Review: Transmit Board Member's individual reviews; instruct HR Manager or Chair
Authorize the HR Manager or the BoS Chair to consolidate the different pieces from the various members of the Board for the Town Administrator's evaluation to create a single product
D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectman authorize the HR Manager or the BoS Chair to consolidate the different pieces from the various members of the Board for the Town Administrator's evaluation to create a single product.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectman authorize the HR Manager or the BoS Chair to consolidate the different pieces from the various members of the Board for the Town Administrator's evaluation to create a single product. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Anderson)
A9. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of October 28, November 4 and November
Approve the regular session minutes of October 28, 2019, November 4, 2019, and November 8, 2019
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes of October 28, 2019, November 4, 2019, and November 8, 2019.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the regular session minutes of October 28, 2019, November 4, 2019, and November 8, 2019. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A10. Consent Calendar: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the revised Consent Calendar in the Board Packet
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the revised Consent Calendar in the Board Packet.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the revised 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. Public Hearing on Tax Classification and Tax Recapitulation and votes to adopt FY2020
Establish the residential tax factor of 1
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to establish the residential tax factor of 1.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to establish the residential tax factor of 1. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
Not to adopt a small commercial exemption
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a small commercial exemption. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
Not to adopt a residential exemption
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a residential exemption.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a residential exemption. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A13. Appointments
Nominate Pamela Roman to a 3-year term on the Finance Committee ending on June 30, 2022
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen nominate Pamela Roman to a 3-year term on the Finance Committee ending on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen nominate Pamela Roman to a 3-year term on the Finance Committee ending on June 30, 2022. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)
Reappoint Anne Gilbert to the Senior Tax Relief Committee representing the Finance Committee to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2022
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the board of Selectmen reappoint Anne Gilbert to the Senior Tax Relief Committee representing the Finance Committee to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the board of Selectmen reappoint Anne Gilbert to the Senior Tax Relief Committee representing the Finance Committee to a 3-year 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)
A18. 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 9:37 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Stephen Cass v. Town of Wayland; 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 New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176 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 9:37 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Stephen Cass v. Town of Wayland; 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 New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176 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)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, 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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