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Wayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

December 16, 2019

11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Cherry Karlson, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Doug Levine arrived after the meeting began (at 7:28 p.m.).

Every vote, in order

A2. 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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

At 6:45 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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator). The Chair declares that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“At 6:45 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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator). The Chair declares that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. Roll call vote: YEA: L. Anderson, C. Karlson, M. Antes, T. Fay. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A5. Licensing: Vote to approve renewal of liquor licenses, common victualler licenses,

Approve the renewal of liquor licenses for 110 Grill, China Rose, Coach Grill, and Boston's Finest Fuels

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of liquor licenses for 110 Grill, China Rose, Coach Grill, and Boston's Finest Fuels.

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of liquor licenses for 110 Grill, China Rose, Coach Grill, and Boston's Finest Fuels. YEA: T. Fay, M. Antes, C. Karlson, L. Anderson. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of common victualler licenses for the list on pages 2 and 3 of the memo (2020 License Renewals) in the packet except for Prime 131 Grill and Panera Bread

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of common victualler licenses for the list on pages 2 and 3 of the memo (2020 License Renewals) in the packet except for Prime 131 Grill and Panera Bread.

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of common victualler licenses for the list on pages 2 and 3 of the memo (2020 License Renewals) in the packet except for Prime 131 Grill and Panera Bread. YEA: T. Fay, M. Antes, C. Karlson, L. Anderson. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of entertainment licenses for those listed in the packet on page 4 of the memo, except for Prime 131 Grill

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

At 7:28 p.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of entertainment licenses for those listed in the packet on page 4 of the memo, except for Prime 131 Grill.

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonAbstained: Levine

From the minutes

“at 7:28 p.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of entertainment licenses for those listed in the packet on page 4 of the memo, except for Prime 131 Grill. YEA: T. Fay, M. Antes, C. Karlson, L. Anderson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: D. Levine. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of used car dealer licenses on pages 3 and 4 of the memo except for Cook's Automotive of Wayland and Wayland Automotive Sales

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of used car dealer licenses on pages 3 and 4 of the memo except for Cook's Automotive of Wayland and Wayland Automotive Sales.

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of used car dealer licenses on pages 3 and 4 of the memo except for Cook's Automotive of Wayland and Wayland Automotive Sales. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A6. Appointments: Surface Water Quality: Interview and vote to appoint Norm Marowitz to a

Appoint Norm Marowitz to the Surface Water Quality Committee to a term ending June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Norm Marowitz to the Surface Water Quality Committee to a term ending June 30, 2020.

From the minutes

“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Norm Marowitz to the Surface Water Quality Committee to a term ending June 30, 2020. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A8. FY2021 Operating Budget: Discuss and possible vote to approve Finance Director B. Keveny

Support the Town's FY2021 Operating Budget that was reviewed tonight

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support the Town's FY2021 Operating Budget that was reviewed tonight.

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support the Town's FY2021 Operating Budget that was reviewed tonight. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Antes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A11. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of November 25, 2019 and December 9, 2019

Approve the minutes of November 25, 2019, as amended

Minutes, page 3

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of November 25, 2019, as amended.

From the minutes

“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of November 25, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A12. Consent Calendar: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)

Approve the revised Consent Calendar in the Board Packet

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 8:57 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) 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) (1), (3), (6), (7) and (9) to review and approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019; November 8. 2019; and November 25, 2019 APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive Session minutes of November 4, 2019; November 8, 2019; and November 25, 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 8:57 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) 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) (1), (3), (6), (7) and (9) to review and approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019; November 8. 2019; and November 25, 2019 APPROVE AND HOLD: Executive Session minutes of November 4, 2019; November 8, 2019; and November 25, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

A19. Adjourn

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m.

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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