MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 10, 2020
10 recorded votes, 2 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.a. Discussion and potential vote to appoint the following position
Appoint the following people to the following committees, with all terms ending June 30, 2023: Senior Tax Relief Committee (COA representative), Joan Bradford; Audit Committee (Finance Committee...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board appoint the following people to the following committees, with all terms ending June 30, 2023: Senior Tax Relief Committee (COA representative), Joan Bradford; Audit Committee (Finance Committee representative), Klaus Shigley; Zoning Board of Appeals (full member), Aida Gennis; Zoning Board of Appeals (full member), David Klatz; and Zoning Board of Appeals (associate member), Shaunt Sarian.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board appoint the following people to the following committees, with all terms ending June 30, 2023: Senior Tax Relief Committee (COA representative), Joan Bradford; Audit Committee (Finance Committee representative), Klaus Shigley; Zoning Board of Appeals (full member), Aida Gennis; Zoning Board of Appeals (full member), David Klatz; and Zoning Board of Appeals (associate member), Shaunt Sarian. 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)
A3.b. Interview and potential vote to appoint
Appoint Debbie Vogt to the Audit Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Debbie Vogt to the Audit Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Debbie Vogt to the Audit 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: Levine, second: Antes)
A14. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, 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: Fay)
A4. Joint Meeting with Board of Assessors to interview candidate(s) and vote to appoint to fill vacancy
Appoint Massimo Taurisano to the Board of Assessors to the end of Annual Town Meeting to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by J. Brodie, unless M. Taurisano can sooner...
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Massimo Taurisano to the Board of Assessors to the end of Annual Town Meeting to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by J. Brodie, unless M. Taurisano can sooner assume the term of office to which he was elected at the 2020 Town Election.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members: yes: P. Parks, J. Todd, M. Upton, Z. Ventress). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint Massimo Taurisano to the Board of Assessors to the end of Annual Town Meeting to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by J. Brodie, unless M. Taurisano can sooner assume the term of office to which he was elected at the 2020 Town Election. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine, P. Parks, J. Todd, M. Upton, Z. Ventress. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 9-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
A5. Cable Advisory Committee: discussion and potential vote to proceed with the Cable Advisory
Proceed with the Cable Advisory Committee Business Plan presented in the packet, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to proceed with the Cable Advisory Committee Business Plan presented in the packet, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to proceed with the Cable Advisory Committee Business Plan presented in the packet, 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: Fay, second: Anderson)
A6.c. Discussion and potential vote on Board of Selectmen's position on article(s)
Insert and support the proposed STM article known as Article A. River's Edge Development Access and Drainage Easement
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to insert and support the proposed STM article known as Article A. River's Edge Development Access and Drainage Easement.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to insert and support the proposed STM article known as Article A. River's Edge Development Access and Drainage Easement. 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)
Support the proposed STM article known as Article B. Return Unused Funds
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to support the proposed STM article known as Article B. Return Unused Funds. In discussion, Board members voiced opposition to an article that could undermine and preclude debate of Article 11 (CoA/CC Reallocation of Previously Appropriated Funds), which it supports.
No: Anderson, Antes, Fay, Karlson, Levine
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to support the proposed STM article known as Article B. Return Unused Funds. In discussion, Board members voiced opposition to an article that could undermine and preclude debate of Article 11 (CoA/CC Reallocation of Previously Appropriated Funds), which it supports. Roll Call Vote: YEA: none. NAY: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Motion did not pass, 0-5.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A11. One-time discount for renewal of certain licenses: discussion and potential vote to approve L. Miller
Accept the local license fees as recommended in the packet
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to accept the local license fees as recommended in the packet.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to accept the local license fees as recommended in the packet. 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)
A13. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of July 20, 2020 and July 27, 2020
Approve the meeting minutes of July 20, 2020 and July 27, 2020, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of July 20, 2020 and July 27, 2020, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of July 20, 2020 and July 27, 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)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:42 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:42 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board adjourn the 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: Levine, second: Fay)
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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