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December 14, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 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. Licensing: a. Vote to approve renewal of 2021 licenses to include (Complete list of applicants available
Approve the 2021 renewal of the liquor license, common victuallers license, entertainment license, and auto dealer license, as presented in the December 14, 2020 memorandum to the Board of...
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the 2021 renewal of the liquor license, common victuallers license, entertainment license, and auto dealer license, as presented in the December 14, 2020 memorandum to the Board of Selectmen pending receipt of completed paperwork (where applicable); updated insurance information (where applicable) and fee payments (where applicable).
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the 2021 renewal of the liquor license, common victuallers license, entertainment license, and auto dealer license, as presented in the December 14, 2020 memorandum to the Board of Selectmen pending receipt of completed paperwork (where applicable); updated insurance information (where applicable) and fee payments (where applicable). 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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)
A4. Minutes - December 3, 2020 and December 7, 2020; review and vote to approve
Approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2020 as written. The approval of the December 7, 2020 minutes was tabled to a future meeting
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2020 as written. The approval of the December 7, 2020 minutes was tabled to a future meeting.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2020 as written. The approval of the December 7, 2020 minutes was tabled to a future meeting. 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)
A6. Volunteer Opportunities: Vote intent to fill vacancy on the Wayland Housing Authority C. Karlson
Its intent to fill the vacancy on the Wayland Housing Authority
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote its intent to fill the vacancy on the Wayland Housing Authority.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote its intent to fill the vacancy on the Wayland Housing Authority. 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)
A13. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins asked if #9 was customary. L. Miller explained it was in accord with Town non-union personnel policy and permission of the Personnel Board.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins asked if #9 was customary. L. Miller explained it was in accord with Town non-union personnel policy and permission of the Personnel Board. 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.a. Joint meeting with Wayland Housing Authority to Interview and potential vote to appoint until
Jointly with the Wayland Housing Authority, appoint S. Lynch to the Wayland Housing Authority for a term ending on the 2021 Annual Election date
A. T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Lynch to the Wayland Housing Authority to a term ending on the 2021 Annual Election date. T. Fay amended his motion and moved, seconded by D. Watkins that the Board of Selectmen and the Wayland Housing Authority vote to appoint S. Lynch to the Wayland Housing Authority to a term ending on the 2021 Annual Election date. Joint
This was a joint vote with another board (count 7-0, including the other board’s members: yes: K. Goodwin, S. Weinstein). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“A. T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Lynch to the Wayland Housing Authority to a term ending on the 2021 Annual Election date. T. Fay amended his motion and moved, seconded by D. Watkins that the Board of Selectmen and the Wayland Housing Authority vote to appoint S. Lynch to the Wayland Housing Authority to a term ending on the 2021 Annual Election date. Joint Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, K. Goodwin, C. Karlson, D. Watkins, S. Weinstein. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 7-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A7.c. Interview and Potential vote to appoint
Appoint B. Whitney to the Route 20 South Landfill Advisory Committee for a term ending November 1, 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board appoint B. Whitney to the Route 20 South Landfill Advisory Committee for a term ending November 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board appoint B. Whitney to the Route 20 South Landfill Advisory Committee for a term ending November 1, 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)
A7.b. Vote to appoint
Appoint I. Montague to the Route 20 South Landfill Advisory Committee as a representative of the Planning Board to a term ending November 1, 2023
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board appoint I. Montague to the Route 20 South Landfill Advisory Committee as a representative of the Planning Board to a term ending November 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board appoint I. Montague to the Route 20 South Landfill Advisory Committee as a representative of the Planning Board to a term ending November 1, 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: Anderson, second: Antes)
A9.b Review and potential vote to submit standard articles from Board of Selectmen: Recognize Citizens
Submit the twelve standard articles shown under agenda item 9.b., as amended, with the exclusion of the FY 2022 Omnibus Budget, and the addition of Accept Gifts of Land to the upcoming Annual Town...
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board submit the twelve standard articles shown under agenda item 9.b., as amended, with the exclusion of the FY 2022 Omnibus Budget, and the addition of Accept Gifts of Land to the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board submit the twelve standard articles shown under agenda item 9.b., as amended, with the exclusion of the FY 2022 Omnibus Budget, and the addition of Accept Gifts of Land to the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. 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)
A17. 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 Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with 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) (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 final purchase price, payment details related to the wastewater connection, and 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) (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) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 3, 2020 and December 7, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. John Ritchie. 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 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 final purchase price, payment details related to the wastewater connection, and 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) (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) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 3, 2020 and December 7, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. John Ritchie. 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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