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August 28, 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
A2. Enter into Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the...
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) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road; and 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) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding the Authority to Waive the Necessity for the Town of Wayland to Hold An Annual Town Meeting before Seating Duly Elected Officials; 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 21, 2020 and August 24, 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) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road; and 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) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding the Authority to Waive the Necessity for the Town of Wayland to Hold An Annual Town Meeting before Seating Duly Elected Officials; 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 21, 2020 and August 24, 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)
A6. Special Town Meeting: Warrant: vote to sign
Sign the 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Selectmen vote to sign the 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Selectmen vote to sign the 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
A8. Articles for the Media: Review and vote to approve the submission of Board of Selectmen Opinion
Approve the submission of Board of Selectmen opinion pieces to local media outlets for publication: COVID-19 Relief Fund update, as amended, and Board of Selectmen article on ATM Article 11:...
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board approve the submission of Board of Selectmen opinion pieces to local media outlets for publication: COVID-19 Relief Fund update, as amended, and Board of Selectmen article on ATM Article 11: CoA/CC, as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board approve the submission of Board of Selectmen opinion pieces to local media outlets for publication: COVID-19 Relief Fund update, as amended, and Board of Selectmen article on ATM Article 11: CoA/CC, 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: Antes, second: Levine)
A9.a. Article 4: OPEB Funding: discussion and potential vote to amend article L Miller reviewed the changes
Support Section B at $250,000 and the philosophy of calculating Section A as discussed
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Selectmen support Section B at $250,000 and the philosophy of calculating Section A as discussed.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Selectmen support Section B at $250,000 and the philosophy of calculating Section A as discussed. 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)
A9.b. Article 9: FY21 Budget: discussion and potential vote to approve amended capital budget, including
Approve the capital budget, as amended, including the new CIP for the public buildings COVID-19 ventilation project for $120,000
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the capital budget, as amended, including the new CIP for the public buildings COVID-19 ventilation project for $120,000.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the capital budget, as amended, including the new CIP for the public buildings COVID-19 ventilation project for $120,000. 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)
A10. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of August 17, 2020, August 21, 2020 and August 24, 2020
Approve the meeting minutes of August 17, 2020, as amended, and August 21, 2020, as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of August 17, 2020, as amended, and August 21, 2020, as written. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for the August 24, 2020 was tabled to the next meeting.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of August 17, 2020, as amended, and August 21, 2020, as written. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for the August 24, 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: Anderson, second: Antes)
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, D. Levine NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:01 a.m. D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:01 a.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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