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April 26, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Watkins left the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
Every vote, in order
A3. Restaurants: review and potential vote the amended temporary outdoor service license application for
Approve the extension for temporary outdoor seating as requested in the application, as approved by Town staff
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the extension for temporary outdoor seating as requested in the application, as approved by Town staff.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the extension for temporary outdoor seating as requested in the application, as approved by Town staff. 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. Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Article 22 Select Board / Town Manager Act: review and vote article
Approve the article titled Select Board / Town Manager Act: for media distribution, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the article titled Select Board / Town Manager Act: for media distribution, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the article titled Select Board / Town Manager Act: for media distribution, 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)
A10. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Vote to Sign
Sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Meeting 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)
A11. Minutes - April 5, 2021 and April 15, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of April 5, 2021, as amended, and April 15, 2021, as written
Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of April 5, 2021, as amended, and April 15, 2021, as written.
From the minutes
“Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of April 5, 2021, as amended, and April 15, 2021, 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)
A12. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar, deleting item #6
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar, deleting item #6.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar, deleting item #6. 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)
A7. Committee Appointments: Interview and potential vote to appoint
Appoint S. Simmons to the Cultural Council for a term ending at her graduation, amended to end June 30, 2023
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Simmons to the Cultural Council for a term ending at her graduation, amended to end June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Simmons to the Cultural Council for a term ending at her graduation, amended to end 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)
A9. Board of Selectmen Goals: discuss and finalize goals for Fiscal year 2021-2022; discuss
Adopt the goals outlined in the list provided in the packet, and prioritize the goals at a future meeting
D. Watkins moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to adopt the goals outlined in the list provided in the packet, and prioritize the goals at a future meeting.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to adopt the goals outlined in the list provided in the packet, and prioritize the goals at a future 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: Watkins, second: Anderson)
A16. Enter into Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units pursuant to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) February 26, 2018, March 6, 2018, May 7, 2018, June 3, 2019, June 26, 2019, July 15, 2019, July 31, 2019, October 15, 2019, June 25, 2020, October 19, 2020, November 23, 2020, December 7, 2020, December 14, 2020, January 4, 2021, January 11, 2021; 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.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists David Watkins as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session pursuant to Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units pursuant to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) February 26, 2018, March 6, 2018, May 7, 2018, June 3, 2019, June 26, 2019, July 15, 2019, July 31, 2019, October 15, 2019, June 25, 2020, October 19, 2020, November 23, 2020, December 7, 2020, December 14, 2020, January 4, 2021, January 11, 2021; 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. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Watkins. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (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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