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March 22, 2021
7 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
A3. Traffic at the Elementary Schools: Discuss and potential vote on recommendations of Interim Police
Approve a No Left Turn sign for the stipulated hours as shown in Chief Gibbon's presentation
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve a No Left Turn sign for the stipulated hours as shown in Chief Gibbon's presentation.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve a No Left Turn sign for the stipulated hours as shown in Chief Gibbon's presentation. 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)
A5. Town Administrator's Racial Justice Advisory Group: discuss and potential vote for proposed Human
Approve the proposed charge for a Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, as presented
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed charge for a Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, as presented. D. Watkins suggested that the Board take no action until Annual Town Meeting votes on the closely related petitioner Article FF. T. Fay suggested that the Board's action on the proposal would inform the subsequent petitioners' action on Article FF. T. Fay recommended that the Board not take a position on the petitioner article.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed charge for a Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, as presented. D. Watkins suggested that the Board take no action until Annual Town Meeting votes on the closely related petitioner Article FF. T. Fay suggested that the Board's action on the proposal would inform the subsequent petitioners' action on Article FF. T. Fay recommended that the Board not take a position on the petitioner article. 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)
A6. 2021 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): a. 2021 ATM articles: review and discuss; potential votes to insert
Reconsider Article D. OPEB Funding given the recent action taken by the Finance Committee and its preference to fund OPEB with Free Cash
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen reconsider Article D. OPEB Funding given the recent action taken by the Finance Committee and its preference to fund OPEB with Free Cash. There was discussion regarding the intent to change the funding source.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen reconsider Article D. OPEB Funding given the recent action taken by the Finance Committee and its preference to fund OPEB with Free Cash. There was discussion regarding the intent to change the funding source. 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)
Approve Article D. OPEB Funding for $250,000 funded by Free Cash
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve Article D. OPEB Funding for $250,000 funded by Free Cash. There was a review of the Town Administrator and Finance Director's previous recommendation for OPEB funding.
Yes: Fay, KarlsonNo: WatkinsAbstained: Anderson, Antes
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve Article D. OPEB Funding for $250,000 funded by Free Cash. There was a review of the Town Administrator and Finance Director's previous recommendation for OPEB funding. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: M. Antes, L. Anderson. Adopted 2-1-2.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A11. Minutes -March 8, March 15 and March 18, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of March 8, as amended, March 15, and March 18, 2021, as amended
Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of March 8, as amended, March 15, and March 18, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of March 8, as amended, March 15, and March 18, 2021, 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
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, 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: Anderson)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:35 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:35 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, 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: Fay, 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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