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October 19, 2020
7 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.b. Vehicle Life Cycle Vote: Vote 10 year life for H15 Dump Truck
Approve the maximum useful life of the H15 Dump Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $250,000 borrowing authorized by a vote of the Town passed September 12, 2020 (Article 9) pursuant to...
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson that the Board vote to approve the maximum useful life of the H15 Dump Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $250,000 borrowing authorized by a vote of the Town passed September 12, 2020 (Article 9) pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to a period of 10 years.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson that the Board vote to approve the maximum useful life of the H15 Dump Truck to be financed with the proceeds of the $250,000 borrowing authorized by a vote of the Town passed September 12, 2020 (Article 9) pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to a period of 10 years. 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)
A5. Statement of Re-affirmation of State of Emergency: review and potential vote to issue L. Anderson
Submit the statement of re-affirmation of state of emergency to the appropriate media outlets
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board submit the statement of re-affirmation of state of emergency to the appropriate media outlets.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board submit the statement of re-affirmation of state of emergency to the appropriate media outlets. 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)
A10. Committee Appointments: Interview and potential vote to appoint
Appoint Thomas Klem to the Surface Water Quality Committee to a term ending June 30, 2023, appoint Andrea Blesso to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023, and appoint Douglas Levine...
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board appoint Thomas Klem to the Surface Water Quality Committee to a term ending June 30, 2023, appoint Andrea Blesso to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023, and appoint Douglas Levine to the Wastewater Management District Commission to a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board appoint Thomas Klem to the Surface Water Quality Committee to a term ending June 30, 2023, appoint Andrea Blesso to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2023, and appoint Douglas Levine to the Wastewater Management District Commission to a term 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: Antes, second: Fay)
A8. Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee - finalize vote and charge
Form a committee to be known as the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee ("RSLVC") with the charge to assist the Board with studying the disposition and use of Town-owned land ("South...
D. Watkins moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to form a committee to be known as the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee ("RSLVC") with the charge to assist the Board with studying the disposition and use of Town-owned land ("South Landfill parcels") located on Route 20, also known as Boston Post Road, across the street from the current Wayland Transfer Station.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to form a committee to be known as the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee ("RSLVC") with the charge to assist the Board with studying the disposition and use of Town-owned land ("South Landfill parcels") located on Route 20, also known as Boston Post Road, across the street from the current Wayland Transfer Station. 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: Anderson)
A13. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of October 2, 2020 and October 5, 2020 L. Anderson
Approve the meeting minutes of October 2, 2020, as amended and October 5, 2020, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of October 2, 2020, as amended and October 5, 2020, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of October 2, 2020, as amended and October 5, 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)
A14. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins commented on item #6 and suggested to strike the exclusivity agreement in item #7. L. Miller noted that the contract had been reviewed by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins commented on item #6 and suggested to strike the exclusivity agreement in item #7. L. Miller noted that the contract had been reviewed by Town Counsel. 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: Fay)
A18. Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving , Pursuant to...
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 litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving , Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, 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; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 8, 2020 and September 21, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold said 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 litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving , Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, 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; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 8, 2020 and September 21, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold said 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. 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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