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May 8, 2020
5 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
A2. Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21,
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...
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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator); and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of April 24, 2020 with the anticipation of approving and holding said minutes. The Chair declared 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
“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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator); and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of April 24, 2020 with the anticipation of approving and holding said minutes. The Chair declared 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: M. Antes, L. Anderson, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A7. Town Administrator Contract: discussion and vote to approve FY20 salary and contract
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Wayland and Town Administrator, dated May 8, 2020
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Wayland and Town Administrator, dated May 8, 2020. In discussion, T. Fay commended L. Miller for her work before and throughout the pandemic. D. Levine echoed T. Fay's comments.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Wayland and Town Administrator, dated May 8, 2020. In discussion, T. Fay commended L. Miller for her work before and throughout the pandemic. D. Levine echoed T. Fay's comments. 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: Levine)
A8. Board and Committee Appointments: discussion and vote to approve process C. Karlson
Approve the process for the appointment of Board and Committee members
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the process for the appointment of Board and Committee members.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the process for the appointment of Board and Committee members. 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)
A11. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet, excluding item 3
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet, excluding item 3. In discussion, M. Antes noted the week-long duration for the yard signs in item 9 would require weekly approvals. T. Fay asked L. Miller to explain the on-call design and architectural engineering firms listed in items 3, 4 and 5. L. Miller noted these were for routine and small scale projects for the Town. L. Anderson noted the generous donations in item 11.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet, excluding item 3. In discussion, M. Antes noted the week-long duration for the yard signs in item 9 would require weekly approvals. T. Fay asked L. Miller to explain the on-call design and architectural engineering firms listed in items 3, 4 and 5. L. Miller noted these were for routine and small scale projects for the Town. L. Anderson noted the generous donations in item 11. 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. Adjourn
Adjourn
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 1:12 p.m.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting at 1:12 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: Fay, second: Levine)
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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