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December 7, 2020
10 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
A6. Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Review: Receive draft proposed FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan;
Approve and transmit to the Finance Committee the draft FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan dated December 6, 2020 prepared by L. Miller and B. Keveny, as amended by C. Karlson
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to approve and transmit to the Finance Committee the draft FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan dated December 6, 2020 prepared by L. Miller and B. Keveny, as amended by C. Karlson.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to approve and transmit to the Finance Committee the draft FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan dated December 6, 2020 prepared by L. Miller and B. Keveny, as amended by C. Karlson. 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)
A3. 2021 Annual Town Meeting: a. Vote to Open Town Meeting Warrant from Wednesday, December 15,
Open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at time and place to be determined, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at designated...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at time and place to be determined, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., through Friday, January 15, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at time and place to be determined, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., through Friday, January 15, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. 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)
A4. Licensing: a. Vote to approve renewal of 2021 licenses to include: (Complete list of applicants available
Approve the 2021 renewal of the liquor licenses, common victuallers' licenses, entertainment licenses, auto dealer licenses, and sale of second-hand articles license as presented in the December...
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the 2021 renewal of the liquor licenses, common victuallers' licenses, entertainment licenses, auto dealer licenses, and sale of second-hand articles license as presented in the December 7, 2020 memorandum to the Board of Selectmen pending receipt of updated insurance information (where applicable) and fee payments (where applicable). T. Hegarty, Management Analyst, joined the meeting to describe the application process for the licenses.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the 2021 renewal of the liquor licenses, common victuallers' licenses, entertainment licenses, auto dealer licenses, and sale of second-hand articles license as presented in the December 7, 2020 memorandum to the Board of Selectmen pending receipt of updated insurance information (where applicable) and fee payments (where applicable). T. Hegarty, Management Analyst, joined the meeting to describe the application process for the licenses. 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)
Designating Louise Miller, Town Administrator, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2021 approved renewals listed in the December 7, 2020 memorandum
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to vote the question of designating Louise Miller, Town Administrator, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2021 approved renewals listed in the December 7, 2020 memorandum.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to vote the question of designating Louise Miller, Town Administrator, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2021 approved renewals listed in the December 7, 2020 memorandum. 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)
Designating Cherry Karlson, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2021 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) and liquor license renewal reports
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to vote the question of designating Cherry Karlson, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2021 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) and liquor license renewal reports.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to vote the question of designating Cherry Karlson, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2021 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) and liquor license renewal reports. 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)
A7. Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of
Continue the hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to continue the hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to continue the hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 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)
A5. COVID-19: a. Update b. Discussion of School Committee's COVID-19 testing and funding; potential
Establish a gift account for COVID-19 testing in the Wayland Schools consistent with the motion presented in the packet and as amended by C. Karlson (to allow funds to be expended to support...
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to establish a gift account for COVID-19 testing in the Wayland Schools consistent with the motion presented in the packet and as amended by C. Karlson (to allow funds to be expended to support administrative efforts and contact tracing).
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to establish a gift account for COVID-19 testing in the Wayland Schools consistent with the motion presented in the packet and as amended by C. Karlson (to allow funds to be expended to support administrative efforts and contact tracing). 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)
A11. Minutes - November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020 and November 30, 2020; review and vote to approve
Approve the meeting minutes of November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020 and November 30, 2020, all as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020 and November 30, 2020, all as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020 and November 30, 2020, all 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
The approval of the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, the approval of the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, the approval of 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)
A16. 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. Augusto Saviatto, 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. Augusto Saviatto, 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, 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 twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road, 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 November 23, 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 litigation Stephen Cass v. Augusto Saviatto, 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, 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 twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road, 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 November 23, 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. 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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