MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 7, 2020
11 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
A5. Seating of Elected Officials: review language from town counsel for a potential Governor's Bill;
The intent to fill the School Committee vacancy and set a date for a joint meeting with the School Committee on July 13, 2020
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board vote the intent to fill the School Committee vacancy and set a date for a joint meeting with the School Committee on July 13, 2020.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board vote the intent to fill the School Committee vacancy and set a date for a joint meeting with the School Committee on July 13, 2020. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5- 0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
Follow the appropriate process to fill the current vacancy on the Board of Public Works and set a date for a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works for July 13, 2020
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to follow the appropriate process to fill the current vacancy on the Board of Public Works and set a date for a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works for July 13, 2020.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to follow the appropriate process to fill the current vacancy on the Board of Public Works and set a date for a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works for July 13, 2020. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Antes)
Request Town Counsel submit the option two proposal as a potential Governor's Bill as presented in the packet
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to request Town Counsel submit the option two proposal as a potential Governor's Bill as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to request Town Counsel submit the option two proposal as a potential Governor's Bill as presented in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A6. Automated Meter Reading: discuss and potential vote to award the Advanced Metering
Award the Advanced Metering Infrastructure contract to Everett J. Prescott, Inc. for $669,533.50
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board vote to award the Advanced Metering Infrastructure contract to Everett J. Prescott, Inc. for $669,533.50.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board vote to award the Advanced Metering Infrastructure contract to Everett J. Prescott, Inc. for $669,533.50. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A8.1. Report of Liaisons on Articles
The Town of Wayland hold the 2020 Annual Town Meeting on September 12, 2020 and September 13, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. located outdoors at the Wayland High School
T. Fay, moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Town of Wayland hold the 2020 Annual Town Meeting on September 12, 2020 and September 13, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. located outdoors at the Wayland High School. In discussion, Moderator D. Berry confirmed his availability.
From the minutes
“T. Fay, moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Town of Wayland hold the 2020 Annual Town Meeting on September 12, 2020 and September 13, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. located outdoors at the Wayland High School. In discussion, Moderator D. Berry confirmed his availability. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A10.4. Board Discussion and Vote (revisited)
Approve the request from Eversource Energy for a grant of location for a utility pole in the Town right-of-way on Old Connecticut Path near the WHS tennis courts, approximately 746± feet southwest...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Eversource Energy for a grant of location for a utility pole in the Town right-of-way on Old Connecticut Path near the WHS tennis courts, approximately 746± feet southwest of Nolan Farm Road.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Eversource Energy for a grant of location for a utility pole in the Town right-of-way on Old Connecticut Path near the WHS tennis courts, approximately 746± feet southwest of Nolan Farm Road. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A11. FY 2020 Year-end line item transfers: Discussion on year end line item transfers; vote to approve
Approve a line item transfer of $30,000 from funding source Employee Mitigation line
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson that the Board vote to approve a line item transfer of $30,000 from funding source Employee Mitigation line.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson that the Board vote to approve a line item transfer of $30,000 from funding source Employee Mitigation line. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A15. Committee Appointments: Discussion and potential vote to appoint the following position
Appoint Maureen Cavanaugh to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board appoint Maureen Cavanaugh to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board appoint Maureen Cavanaugh to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023. 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: Fay)
A16. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of June 25, 2020 and July 1, 2020
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of June 25, 2020 as amended and the minutes of July 1, 2020 as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of June 25, 2020 as amended and the minutes of July 1, 2020 as written.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of June 25, 2020 as amended and the minutes of July 1, 2020 as written. 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: Fay)
A17. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board 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)
A21. Enter into Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police...
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 collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland Teachers Association regarding health insurance payroll deductions; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 25, 2020 with the intent of approving and holding said executive session minutes. C. Karlson 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.
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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland Teachers Association regarding health insurance payroll deductions; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 25, 2020 with the intent of approving and holding said executive session minutes. C. Karlson 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: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, 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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