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September 21, 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, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3.a. Board Liaison Assignments: review, discuss and assign
Adopt the Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments for the period from September 2020 through 2021 Annual Town Meeting outlined in the packet, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board adopt the Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments for the period from September 2020 through April 2020 outlined in the packet, as amended. After discussion T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board adopt the Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments for the period from September 2020 through 2021 Annual Town Meeting outlined in the packet, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board adopt the Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments for the period from September 2020 through April 2020 outlined in the packet, as amended. After discussion T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board adopt the Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments for the period from September 2020 through 2021 Annual Town Meeting outlined in the packet, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A4. Committee Appointments: Interview and potential vote to appoint
Approve S. Correia, C. Roberts, and B. Steinberg to fill the three vacancies on the Finance Committee to terms ending June 30, 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve S. Correia, C. Roberts, and B. Steinberg to fill the three vacancies on the Finance Committee to terms ending June 30, 2023. In discussion, T. Fay reiterated that he had no concern with regard to the implied conflict of interest among married appointees.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve S. Correia, C. Roberts, and B. Steinberg to fill the three vacancies on the Finance Committee to terms ending June 30, 2023. In discussion, T. Fay reiterated that he had no concern with regard to the implied conflict of interest among married appointees. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A6. 2021 Annual Town Meeting: a. discussion and vote to set date
Add support for the Annual Town Election be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021
D. Watkins moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board support the 2021 Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 continuing as necessary through Tuesday, May 18, 2021. In discussion, D. Watkins amended the motion, seconded by M. Antes to add support for the Annual Town Election be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board support the 2021 Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 continuing as necessary through Tuesday, May 18, 2021. In discussion, D. Watkins amended the motion, seconded by M. Antes to add support for the Annual Town Election be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Antes)
A7. OML Complaint: discussion and potential vote to approve response to the Open Meeting Law
Approve the draft response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated September 3, 2020 from complainant George Harris pertaining to the Board of Selectmen's meetings held August 6, 2020 and later
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the draft response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated September 3, 2020 from complainant George Harris pertaining to the Board of Selectmen's meetings held August 6, 2020 and later.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the draft response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated September 3, 2020 from complainant George Harris pertaining to the Board of Selectmen's meetings held August 6, 2020 and later. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A14. Committee Appointments: Interview and potential vote to appoint
Appoint J. Barnett, L. Legere and J. Sullivan to fill the three vacancies on the Conservation Commission to terms ending June 30, 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote appoint J. Barnett, L. Legere and J. Sullivan to fill the three vacancies on the Conservation Commission to terms ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote appoint J. Barnett, L. Legere and J. Sullivan to fill the three vacancies on the Conservation Commission to terms ending June 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A11. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of September 8, 2020 and September 14, 2020 L
Approve the meeting minutes of September 8, 2020, as written, and September 14, 2020, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of September 8, 2020, as written, and September 14, 2020, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of September 8, 2020, as written, and September 14, 2020, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A12. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A17. Enter into Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen Enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al.; 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 28, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes. C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matter 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 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) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al.; 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 28, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes. C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matter 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. Watkins. 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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