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February 8, 2021
2 meetings this evening, 14 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
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
A3. River's Edge: review, discuss and potential vote to approve and execute Access Easement, Wastewater
At a duly called public meeting of the Wayland Board of Selectmen on February 8, 2021, the Board voted as follows with respect to the land on Route 20, a/k/a Boston Post Road, Wayland, Middlesex...
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen at a duly called public meeting of the Wayland Board of Selectmen on February 8, 2021, the Board voted as follows with respect to the land on Route 20, a/k/a Boston Post Road, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, shown as Lots A, C, and E on a plan entitled "ANR Subdivision Plan Assessor's Map 22, Lot 3, Lot 6 & Lot 7 Boston Post Road, Wayland, Massachusetts" prepared by WSP Transportation & Infrastructure, dated June 1, 2015, endorsed by the Wayland Planning Board on June 2, 2015, and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 260 of 2017 (the "Property"), and vote to execute and deliver the following documents substantially in the forms presented at the February 8, 2021 meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Administrator in consultation with town counsel and special town counsel: (a) Twelfth Amendment to Land Disposition Agreement; (b) Infrastructure Development Agreement (Wastewater Facilities); and (c) WWTP Escrow Agreement; and vote to authorize the Town Administrator to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Administrator, to complete the disposition of the Property in accordance with the Land Disposition Agreement entered into between the Town and ALTA River's Edge, LLC (as successor in interest to WP East Acquisitions, LLC.) dated July 28, 2017 (as amended from time to time, most recently by a Twe
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen at a duly called public meeting of the Wayland Board of Selectmen on February 8, 2021, the Board voted as follows with respect to the land on Route 20, a/k/a Boston Post Road, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, shown as Lots A, C, and E on a plan entitled "ANR Subdivision Plan Assessor's Map 22, Lot 3, Lot 6 & Lot 7 Boston Post Road, Wayland, Massachusetts" prepared by WSP Transportation & Infrastructure, dated June 1, 2015, endorsed by the Wayland Planning Board on June 2, 2015, and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 260 of 2017 (the "Property"), and vote to execute and deliver the following documents substantially in the forms presented at the February 8, 2021 meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Administrator in consultation with town counsel and special town counsel: (a) Twelfth Amendment to Land Disposition Agreement; (b) Infrastructure Development Agreement (Wastewater Facilities); and (c) WWTP Escrow Agreement; and vote to authorize the Town Administrator to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Administrator, to complete the disposition of the Property in accordance with the Land Disposition Agreement entered into between the Town and ALTA River's Edge, LLC (as successor in interest to WP East Acquisitions, LLC.) dated July 28, 2017 (as amended from time to time, most recently by a Twelfth Amendment dated on or about the date hereof, the "Disposition Agreement"), and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation executing and/or delivering closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements, including, but not limited to, the following documents substantially in the forms presented at the February 8, 2021 meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Administrator in consultation with town counsel and special town counsel: (a) Closing Certificate, (b) two (2) Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Rental Projects; (c) Collateral Assignment of Infrastructure Development Agreement; (d) Title Affidavit; and (e) Letter Agreement regarding pro forma taxes. In discussion, L. Anderson acknowledged the long-term advantages of the project and the connection to the Town wastewater treatment plant. T. Fay concurred. D. Watkins requested that the contract be revised to establish a methodology to remedy any decision regarding the wastewater facility where the remedy is either threshold based or another mitigating factor, and allow for escalation. C. Karlson noted that the Town was governed by the LDA unless the contract is executed, and there was language included that allowed for a future conversation related to the wastewater treatment facility and language that defined damages. D. Watkins reiterated his request for revision. D. Watkins amended T. Fay's motion to include going back to the developer and reintroducing the floor to the agreement; there was no second to the amendment to the motion. C. Karlson noted that the question was already asked and denied by the developer. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A5. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:55 a.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:55 a.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the 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)
Wayland Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
12 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 T. Fay, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to 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: Fay)
A3. Committee Appointments: a. Interview and Potential vote to appoint
Appoint S. Roman to the Wastewater Management District Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2021
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Roman to the Wastewater Management District Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Roman to the Wastewater Management District Commission for a term ending on June 30, 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)
A4. 2021 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): a. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Articles: review and
Insert Article E titled Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits to the 2021 ATM Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article E titled Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article E titled Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits to 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)
Recommend approval of Article E titled Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits that has been inserted to the 2021 ATM Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend approval of Article E titled Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits that has been inserted to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend approval of Article E titled Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits that has been inserted to 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: Anderson)
Insert and support the article titled Compensation for Town Clerk in the amount of $81,053 to the 2021 ATM Warrant
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support the article titled Compensation for Town Clerk in the amount of $81,053 to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support the article titled Compensation for Town Clerk in the amount of $81,053 to 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: Antes, second: Anderson)
Insert and support the article titled Loker Turf Field to the 2021 ATM Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support the article titled Loker Turf Field to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support the article titled Loker Turf Field to 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: Watkins)
Insert and support Article Q titled Community Choice Aggregation (possibly changing to Community Choice Electricity) to the 2021 ATM Warrant
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article Q titled Community Choice Aggregation (possibly changing to Community Choice Electricity) to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article Q titled Community Choice Aggregation (possibly changing to Community Choice Electricity) to 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: Anderson, second: Antes)
Insert and support Article T titled Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement to the 2021 ATM Warrant
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article T titled Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article T titled Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement to 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: Anderson, second: Antes)
A6. Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet
Accept the withdrawal of the petition: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to install one (1) new stub pole #28/22S
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to accept the withdrawal of the petition: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to install one (1) new stub pole #28/22S.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to accept the withdrawal of the petition: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to install one (1) new stub pole #28/22S. 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)
A5. River's Edge: review, discuss and potential vote to approve issuance of press release related to
Approve the reworking of the press release related to the closing of River's Edge in the packet, and authorize L. Anderson, L. Miller and her staff to release it within five days
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the reworking of the press release related to the closing of River's Edge in the packet, and authorize L. Anderson, L. Miller and her staff to release it within five days.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the reworking of the press release related to the closing of River's Edge in the packet, and authorize L. Anderson, L. Miller and her staff to release it within five days. 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: Watkins)
A8. Minutes - January 27, 2021 (AM), January 27, 2021 (PM) February 1, 2021 (AM), February 1, 2021
Approve the meeting minutes of January 27, 2021 (AM), as amended, January 27, 2021 (PM), as amended, and February 1, 2021 (AM), as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of January 27, 2021 (AM), as amended, January 27, 2021 (PM), as amended, and February 1, 2021 (AM), as written.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of January 27, 2021 (AM), as amended, January 27, 2021 (PM), as amended, and February 1, 2021 (AM), as written. 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. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:15 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“At 8:15 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, 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: Watkins)
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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