MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
June 7, 2021
7 recorded votes, 2 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. Reaffirmation of Race Amity Day Proclamation for June 13, 2021
Accept the revisions as discussed
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to accept the 2021 Race Amity Day Proclamation as read. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin suggested minor edits to the proclamation. C. Karlson amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin to accept the revisions as discussed.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to accept the 2021 Race Amity Day Proclamation as read. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin suggested minor edits to the proclamation. C. Karlson amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin to accept the revisions as discussed. 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)
A4. Public Hearing for Used Car Dealership Class II license application for below business; possible vote
Approve the Used Car Dealership Class II license application for Wayland Auto Repair and Sales, LLC, 356 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to approve the Used Car Dealership Class II license application for Wayland Auto Repair and Sales, LLC, 356 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA. In discussion, D. Watkins asked L. Miller to opine. L. Miller supported the approval and reported that the property had a failed septic system, which was the responsibility of the owner, not the tenant.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to approve the Used Car Dealership Class II license application for Wayland Auto Repair and Sales, LLC, 356 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA. In discussion, D. Watkins asked L. Miller to opine. L. Miller supported the approval and reported that the property had a failed septic system, which was the responsibility of the owner, not the tenant. 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: Gutbezahl)
A6.1) Board Liaison Roles: review, discuss and vote liaison assignments for 2021- 2022
Adopt the liaison assignment list in the packet, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, the Board vote to adopt the liaison assignment list in the packet, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, the Board vote to adopt the liaison assignment list in the packet, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A8. Committee Appointments: discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint the list of individuals on the agenda to the respective committees for the terms listed
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to appoint the list of individuals on the agenda to the respective committees for the terms listed. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl opted to abstain because he was not familiar with the candidates for appointment.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to appoint the list of individuals on the agenda to the respective committees for the terms listed. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl opted to abstain because he was not familiar with the candidates for appointment. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A12. Minutes May 10, 2021 and May 24, 2021; review and vote to approve: No action was taken on the
Approve the minutes of May 10, 2021
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the minutes of May 10, 2021.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl, Martin
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the minutes of May 10, 2021. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: C. Martin, A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 3-0-2.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A13. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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: Watkins)
A17. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. John Ritchie; pursuant to...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, 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 litigation Stephen Cass v. John Ritchie; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving et al; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Scott Parseghian et al; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Wayland School Committee et al; 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 May 10, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold the executive session minutes of May 10, 2021.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, 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 litigation Stephen Cass v. John Ritchie; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving et al; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Scott Parseghian et al; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Wayland School Committee et al; 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 May 10, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold the executive session minutes of May 10, 2021. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, 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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