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August 24, 2020
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not mention Doug Levine, who is counted absent.
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson
Absent: Doug Levine
Every vote, in order
A8. 2020 Annual Report: final review and vote on draft of Board of Selectmen's submission The Board
Approve the 2020 Annual Report
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the 2020 Annual Report.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the 2020 Annual Report. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
A9. Cable Advisory Committee TV Survey: discuss and potential vote to approve survey and allow the
Approve the fundamental survey provided to the Board, and permit Town Counsel and the Town Administrator to give final approval for any changes to the survey, and allow the Cable Advisory...
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the fundamental survey provided to the Board, and permit Town Counsel and the Town Administrator to give final approval for any changes to the survey, and allow the Cable Advisory Committee to utilize the Town listserv. In discussion, C. Karlson thanked the Cable Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the fundamental survey provided to the Board, and permit Town Counsel and the Town Administrator to give final approval for any changes to the survey, and allow the Cable Advisory Committee to utilize the Town listserv. In discussion, C. Karlson thanked the Cable Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A10. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of August 10, 2020 and August 17, 2020 L. Anderson
Approve the meeting minutes of August 10, 2020, as presented
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 10, 2020, as presented. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for the August 17, 2020 was tabled to the next meeting.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 10, 2020, as presented. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for the August 17, 2020 was tabled to the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)
A11. 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 NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A15. 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 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 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 August 17, 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.
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 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 August 17, 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 NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (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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