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Wayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 17, 2020

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

A3. Fiscal Year 2019 Audit: Discussion with auditor Melanson Heath, Finance Director, and

Issue management's response to the FY2019 Audit and management letter, as amended

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to issue management's response to the FY2019 Audit and management letter, as amended.

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to issue management's response to the FY2019 Audit and management letter, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)

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

A4.1. Discussion and possible vote to extend the due date for exemption and deferral applications to

Extend the due date for exemption and deferral applications to May 1, 2020 as allowed by M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 59

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to extend the due date for exemption and deferral applications to May 1, 2020 as allowed by M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 59.

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to extend the due date for exemption and deferral applications to May 1, 2020 as allowed by M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 59. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)

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

A4.6. Discuss Town Meeting/Special Town Meeting Possibilities

Support the BOH's strong recommendation and issue an advisory for face coverings while conducting essential business in grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants offering take-out

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the BOH's strong recommendation and issue an advisory for face coverings while conducting essential business in grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants offering take-out.

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the BOH's strong recommendation and issue an advisory for face coverings while conducting essential business in grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants offering take-out. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)

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

A6. OML Complaint: discussion and potential vote to approve response to the Open Meeting Law

Approve and issue the draft response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated March 4, 2020 by resident George Harris

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and issue the draft response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated March 4, 2020 by resident George Harris.

From the minutes

“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and issue the draft response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated March 4, 2020 by resident George Harris. Roll Call 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)

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

A8. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of April 10, 2020

Approve the meeting minutes of April 10, 2020, as amended

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 10, 2020, as amended.

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 10, 2020, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)

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

A9. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)

Approve the Consent Calendar

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Consent Calendar.

From the minutes

“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call 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)

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

A13. Adjourn

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 1:18 p.m.

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 1:18 p.m. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)

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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