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April 15, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 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. 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 Wayland DPW Association;...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, 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 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 April 5, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Town Administrator. 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 M. Antes, 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 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 April 5, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Town Administrator. 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: Antes)
A4. Bond Anticipatory Note (BAN) related to River's Edge: review and vote to sign BAN Finance Director,
Support and authorize the loan as presented in the packet for the River's Edge asbestos removal Bond Anticipation Note, date of issue April 23, 2021
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board of Selectmen support and authorize the loan as presented in the packet for the River's Edge asbestos removal Bond Anticipation Note, date of issue April 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board of Selectmen support and authorize the loan as presented in the packet for the River's Edge asbestos removal Bond Anticipation Note, date of issue April 23, 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: Fay, second: Watkins)
A5. Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170: Vote to approve and sign contract effective July 1,
Approve and sign Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 collective bargaining contract effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 collective bargaining contract effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 collective bargaining contract effective July 1, 2020 to 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)
A6. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Vote to appoint a member of the Board of Selectmen to
Appoint T. Fay to be a member of the PFAS working group
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint T. Fay to be a member of the PFAS working group.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint T. Fay to be a member of the PFAS working group. 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)
A7. Oxbow Meadow Field: Discuss and vote property control transfer of the field for Town use J. Bugbee
Support and approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Wayland and SumCo Eco Contracting, LLC, dated April 7, 2021, as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen support and approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Wayland and SumCo Eco Contracting, LLC, dated April 7, 2021, as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen support and approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Wayland and SumCo Eco Contracting, LLC, dated April 7, 2021, as presented in the packet. 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 -March 29, 2021 and April 5, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of March 29, 2021, as amended. No action was taken on the minutes of April 5, 2021
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of March 29, 2021, as amended. No action was taken on the minutes of April 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of March 29, 2021, as amended. No action was taken on the minutes of April 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)
A9. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar, deleting item #10
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar, deleting item #10. In discussion, C. Karlson noted item #9 was funded by the Recreation Department Field Revolving Fund in response to the earlier public comment.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar, deleting item #10. In discussion, C. Karlson noted item #9 was funded by the Recreation Department Field Revolving Fund in response to the earlier public comment. 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)
A11. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 2:47 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 2:47 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, 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: 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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