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February 1, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Wayland Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The board met twice this day; this is the morning meeting, listed as Special so the two meetings stay separate (the minutes do not call either meeting special).
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
A5. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:36 a.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“At 10:36 a.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen. 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)
Wayland Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
A9. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, L. Anderson suggested a date correction on item #6. D. Watkins commented on item #7. L. Miller confirmed that the contract was the result of a bid.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, L. Anderson suggested a date correction on item #6. D. Watkins commented on item #7. L. Miller confirmed that the contract was the result of a bid. 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)
A3. Committee Appointments: a. Interview and Potential vote to appoint
Appoint K. Allen to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2023
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint K. Allen to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint K. Allen to the Cultural Council for a term ending on 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: Anderson)
A4. 2021 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): a. 2021 ATM Articles: Review and discussion of including but not
Insert the article titled Recognize Citizens and Employees for Particular Service to the Town in the 2021 ATM Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the article titled Recognize Citizens and Employees for Particular Service to the Town in the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the article titled Recognize Citizens and Employees for Particular Service to the Town in the 2021 ATM Warrant. 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)
Support the article titled Recognize Citizens and Employees for Particular Service to the Town
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the article titled Recognize Citizens and Employees for Particular Service to the Town.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the article titled Recognize Citizens and Employees for Particular Service to 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: Fay, second: Anderson)
Insert the proposed warrant article titled Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills in the 2021 ATM Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the proposed warrant article titled Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills in the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the proposed warrant article titled Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills in the 2021 ATM Warrant. 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)
Support and approve the proposed warrant article entitled Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and approve the proposed warrant article entitled Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and approve the proposed warrant article entitled Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills. 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)
Insert the proposed 2021 ATM warrant article titled Surface Water Quality Committee Budget
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the proposed 2021 ATM warrant article titled Surface Water Quality Committee Budget.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert the proposed 2021 ATM warrant article titled Surface Water Quality Committee Budget. 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. River's Edge: Update to include permitting, easement and wastewater documents, 12th amendment to
Ratify the Town Administrator's signature dated January 28, 2021 on Amendment 11-A to the Land Disposition Agreement to extend the closing date from January 29, 2021 to February 5, 2021
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to ratify the Town Administrator's signature dated January 28, 2021 on Amendment 11-A to the Land Disposition Agreement to extend the closing date from January 29, 2021 to February 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to ratify the Town Administrator's signature dated January 28, 2021 on Amendment 11-A to the Land Disposition Agreement to extend the closing date from January 29, 2021 to February 5, 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: Anderson, second: Antes)
A6. Town Administrator Advisory Committee on Race: Update on activities and discussion of public forum
Support the forum that has been proposed by the Town Administrator's Advisory Committee on Race
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen support the forum that has been proposed by the Town Administrator's Advisory Committee on Race.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen support the forum that has been proposed by the Town Administrator's Advisory Committee on Race. 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)
A8. Minutes - January 11, 2021, January 19, 2021, January 21, 2021, January 26, 2021, January 27, 2021 (AM),
Approve the meeting minutes of January 11, 2021 as amended, January 19, 2021, January 21, 2021, and January 26, 2021, as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of January 11, 2021 as amended, January 19, 2021, January 21, 2021, and January 26, 2021, as written. There was discussion about the level of detail included in the minutes.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of January 11, 2021 as amended, January 19, 2021, January 21, 2021, and January 26, 2021, as written. There was discussion about the level of detail included in the minutes. 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. 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American...
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 collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); and with Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); and 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. 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 collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); and with Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); and 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. 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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