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February 22, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 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
A9. Minutes - February 1, 2021 (PM), February 4, 2021, February 8, 2021 (AM), and February 8, 2021 (PM);
Approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2021 (PM), February 4, 2021, February 8, 2021 (AM), February 8, 2021 (PM) as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2021 (PM), February 4, 2021, February 8, 2021 (AM), February 8, 2021 (PM) as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2021 (PM), February 4, 2021, February 8, 2021 (AM), February 8, 2021 (PM) 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)
A4. 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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel...
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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (positions listed at the end of the agenda); 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 February 1, 2021 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) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (positions listed at the end of the agenda); 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 February 1, 2021 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)
A5. Liquor License: hearing for Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine located at 131 Boston Post Rd, Wayland C
Approve the application of by Jindu, Inc., d/b/a Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine for new on-premise annual liquor license to sell All Alcoholic beverages at the Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine restaurant...
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the application of by Jindu, Inc., d/b/a Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine for new on-premise annual liquor license to sell All Alcoholic beverages at the Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine restaurant located at 131 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the application of by Jindu, Inc., d/b/a Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine for new on-premise annual liquor license to sell All Alcoholic beverages at the Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine restaurant located at 131 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA. 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)
Designate and approve Louise Miller, Town Administrator, as the sole signatory for the Liquor License for Jindu, Inc., d/b/a Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine at 131 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen designate and approve Louise Miller, Town Administrator, as the sole signatory for the Liquor License for Jindu, Inc., d/b/a Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine at 131 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen designate and approve Louise Miller, Town Administrator, as the sole signatory for the Liquor License for Jindu, Inc., d/b/a Jindu Modern Asian Cuisine at 131 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA. 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)
A10. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to vote to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins asked a question on item #6, for more information on item #7 and expressed the need for Annual Town Meeting approval before approval of item #8. L. Miller noted that the Letter of Intent in item #8 is subject to Town Meeting approval.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to vote to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins asked a question on item #6, for more information on item #7 and expressed the need for Annual Town Meeting approval before approval of item #8. L. Miller noted that the Letter of Intent in item #8 is subject to Town Meeting approval. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
A6. FY2020 Audit Management Letter: Discussion with Audit Committee, Town Administrator and
Approve the Management Letter with the Town's response
At 6:56 p.m. L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to vote to approve the Management Letter with the Town's response.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Karlson, WatkinsThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“at 6:56 p.m. L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to vote to approve the Management Letter with the Town's response. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A8. 2021 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): a. 2021 ATM articles: review and discussion of articles including,
Insert and support Article D titled OPEB Funding, to determine if the Town will appropriate an estimated total cost of $510,324 consisting of $500,000 from taxation and $10,324 to be deposited in...
D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article D titled OPEB Funding, to determine if the Town will appropriate an estimated total cost of $510,324 consisting of $500,000 from taxation and $10,324 to be deposited in the Town's Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article D titled OPEB Funding, to determine if the Town will appropriate an estimated total cost of $510,324 consisting of $500,000 from taxation and $10,324 to be deposited in the Town's Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund 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: Watkins, second: Fay)
Insert and support Article I titled Surface Water Quality Committee Budget to the 2021 ATM Warrant
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article I titled Surface Water Quality Committee Budget 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 I titled Surface Water Quality Committee Budget 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)
Support the Article GG titled Resolution to Continue Electronic Voting Through FY2027 with an estimated budget to be determined, to the 2021 ATM Warrant
D. Watkins moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the Article GG titled Resolution to Continue Electronic Voting Through FY2027 with an estimated budget to be determined, to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the Article GG titled Resolution to Continue Electronic Voting Through FY2027 with an estimated budget to be determined, 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: Watkins, second: Anderson)
Insert and support Article K titled Choose Town Officers and Article L titled Hear Reports to the 2021 ATM Warrant
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article K titled Choose Town Officers and Article L titled Hear Reports to the 2021 ATM Warrant. In discussion, C. Karlson recommended that both articles be considered under the Abbreviated Presentation Procedure.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article K titled Choose Town Officers and Article L titled Hear Reports to the 2021 ATM Warrant. In discussion, C. Karlson recommended that both articles be considered under the Abbreviated Presentation Procedure. 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 S titled Capital Stabilization Fund with a budget of $110,000 to the 2021 ATM Warrant
D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article S titled Capital Stabilization Fund with a budget of $110,000 to the 2021 ATM Warrant.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert and support Article S titled Capital Stabilization Fund with a budget of $110,000 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: Watkins, second: Fay)
A14. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:32 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:32 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, 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: Fay)
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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