MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2021
9 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3.1) Discussion and vote to elect Chair and Vice Chair/Clerk
Nominate T. Fay to serve in the role as the Chair
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to nominate T. Fay to serve in the role as the Chair. T. Fay expressed consent with the nomination.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to nominate T. Fay to serve in the role as the Chair. T. Fay expressed consent with the nomination. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Nominate D. Watkins to serve as Vice Chair
C. Martin stated Ms. Karlson had served as either the Vice-Chair or Chair since joining the BoS and in the interest of building depth on the Board moved to nominate D. Watkins to serve as the Vice Chair. Seconded by D. Watkins.
Yes: Martin, WatkinsNo: Fay, Gutbezahl, KarlsonThe minutes say C. Martin "moved to nominate D. Watkins to serve as the Vice Chair. Seconded by D. Watkins."
From the minutes
“C. Martin stated Ms. Karlson had served as either the Vice-Chair or Chair since joining the BoS and in the interest of building depth on the Board moved to nominate D. Watkins to serve as the Vice Chair. Seconded by D. Watkins. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Motion did not pass 2-3.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
Nominate C. Karlson to serve as Vice Chair
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson to nominate C. Karlson to serve as Vice Chair.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, KarlsonNo: Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson to nominate C. Karlson to serve as Vice Chair. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson. NAY: C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-2.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Karlson)
A10. Minutes May 3, May 10, May 15 and May 16, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2021 and May 16, 2021
C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson to approve the minutes of May 15, 2021 and May 16, 2021.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson to approve the minutes of May 15, 2021 and May 16, 2021. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Karlson)
Approve the minutes of May 3, 2021
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the minutes of May 3, 2021.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl, Martin
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the minutes of May 3, 2021. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. Adopted 3-0-2.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 for the dates listed on...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 for the dates listed on the agenda.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 for the dates listed on the agenda. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the final purchase price, payment details...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the final purchase price, payment details related to the wastewater connection, and the twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road for the forty three (43) dates as listed on the agenda.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the final purchase price, payment details related to the wastewater connection, and the twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road for the forty three (43) dates as listed on the agenda. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A11. Consent: Review and Vote to Approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson and T. Fay noted a revision in item #3 as listed on the revised agenda, and that item #6 would dissolve a River's Edge Advisory Committee and thanked them for their work.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson and T. Fay noted a revision in item #3 as listed on the revised agenda, and that item #6 would dissolve a River's Edge Advisory Committee and thanked them for their work. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:07 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:07 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Karlson)
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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