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July 12, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: Adam Gutbezahl
Every vote, in order
A2. 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 collective bargaining with the Wayland Library Staff...
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 collective bargaining with the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO, 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; 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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 29, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes of June 29, 2021. T. Fay 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
“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 collective bargaining with the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO, 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; 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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 29, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes of June 29, 2021. T. Fay 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: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Karlson)
A5. Committee Appointments: discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint C. McKenna Lok to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a three year term ending June 30, 2024
C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson that the Board appoint C. McKenna Lok to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a three year term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson that the Board appoint C. McKenna Lok to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a three year term ending June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Karlson)
Re-appoint Pauline DiCesare to Senior Tax Relief Committee for a three year term ending June 30, 2024, upheld by C. Karlson
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appoint Pauline DiCesare to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a three year term ending June 30, 2024. C. Martin amended the motion to re-appoint Pauline DiCesare to Senior Tax Relief Committee for a three year term ending June 30, 2024, upheld by C. Karlson.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appoint Pauline DiCesare to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a three year term ending June 30, 2024. C. Martin amended the motion to re-appoint Pauline DiCesare to Senior Tax Relief Committee for a three year term ending June 30, 2024, upheld by C. Karlson. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Appoint S. Wynne to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appoint S. Wynne to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appoint S. Wynne to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A7. Local Emergency Planning Committee: discuss and potential vote
Approve the Local Emergency Planning Committee charge, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the Local Emergency Planning Committee charge, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson thanked D. Leard, D. Watkins and L. Miller for assistance with revising the LEPC charge.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the Local Emergency Planning Committee charge, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson thanked D. Leard, D. Watkins and L. Miller for assistance with revising the LEPC charge. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A11. Minutes - June 14, 2021 and June 29, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of June 29, 2021, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the minutes of June 29, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the minutes of June 29, 2021, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Karlson)
A13. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items #3, #4, #5, #6 and #9
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items #3, #4, #5, #6 and #9. There was a discussion on item #13 with the Board acknowledging the need to gather input before implementing any changes or updates to the Rail Trail.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items #3, #4, #5, #6 and #9. There was a discussion on item #13 with the Board acknowledging the need to gather input before implementing any changes or updates to the Rail Trail. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:25 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:25 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (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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