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July 20, 2020
8 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
A4. Fiscal Year 2021 1/12th budget: Review and vote to approve submission of FY2021 1/12 budget for
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the August and September budgets to the DOR in the following amounts: Municipal (Town, Unclassified and State Assessments) for August $5,351,473 and...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to submit the August and September budgets to the DOR in the following amounts: Municipal (Town, Unclassified and State Assessments) for August $5,351,473 and September $3,924,153; School Budget for August $2,386,891 and for September $3,604,686; Water Fund for August $77,600 and for September $264,028; and Wastewater Fund for August $6,703 and for September $29,800; for a total budget for August $7,822,667 and for September $7,822,667.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to submit the August and September budgets to the DOR in the following amounts: Municipal (Town, Unclassified and State Assessments) for August $5,351,473 and September $3,924,153; School Budget for August $2,386,891 and for September $3,604,686; Water Fund for August $77,600 and for September $264,028; and Wastewater Fund for August $6,703 and for September $29,800; for a total budget for August $7,822,667 and for September $7,822,667. 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)
A5.b. Potential vote to pass over articles
Pass over Article 3 Current Year Transfers; Article 10 Capital Stabilization Fund; Article 17 Allow Certain Contracts up to 5 Years; Article 20 Select Board/Town Manager Act; and Article 24...
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to pass over Article 3 Current Year Transfers; Article 10 Capital Stabilization Fund; Article 17 Allow Certain Contracts up to 5 Years; Article 20 Select Board/Town Manager Act; and Article 24 Community Choice Aggregation.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to pass over Article 3 Current Year Transfers; Article 10 Capital Stabilization Fund; Article 17 Allow Certain Contracts up to 5 Years; Article 20 Select Board/Town Manager Act; and Article 24 Community Choice Aggregation. 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: Antes)
A9.b Committee Appointments: b. Interview and potential vote to appoint
Appoint Jane Purser to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Jane Purser to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Jane Purser to the Cultural Council 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: Levine)
A9.a Committee Appointments: Update in vacancies a. Discussion and potential vote to appoint the
Amend the term end dates for the appointments as listed: to appoint Brenda Ross; to appoint Tyler Castagno; and to appoint Rabbi Louis Polisson to the Youth Advisory Committee for terms ending...
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to amend the term end dates for the appointments as listed: to appoint Brenda Ross; to appoint Tyler Castagno; and to appoint Rabbi Louis Polisson to the Youth Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to amend the term end dates for the appointments as listed: to appoint Brenda Ross; to appoint Tyler Castagno; and to appoint Rabbi Louis Polisson to the Youth Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022. 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: Antes)
A8. Health Insurance Waiver Policy: discussion and potential vote to clarify payment of waiver
Approve the change to the Health Insurance Waiver Policy to clarify payment of waiver incentive
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the change to the Health Insurance Waiver Policy to clarify payment of waiver incentive.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the change to the Health Insurance Waiver Policy to clarify payment of waiver incentive. 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)
A11. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of July 7, 2020 and July 13, 2020
Approve the meeting minutes of July 7, 2020, as presented
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of July 7, 2020, as presented. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for July 13, 2020 was tabled to the next meeting.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of July 7, 2020, as presented. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for July 13, 2020 was tabled to the next meeting. 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: Anderson)
A12. 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)
A16. 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: Local 690 Wayland-1 American...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, 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: Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 178; The Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; 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) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 13, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold 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 L. Anderson, 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: Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 178; The Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; 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) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 13, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold 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: Anderson)
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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