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October 4, 2021
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A4. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar for October 4, 2021, as presented in the Board packet
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar for October 4, 2021, as presented in the Board packet. S. Sarkisian joined the meeting to describe the purpose and urgent need for the agreement related to Item #7. C. Karlson noted that there was a need to ratify the term end dates for several appointments previously voted by the Board, as listed in Item #4 and #5. L. Miller reported that Item #2 represented a one-week extension for a previously approved liquor license.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar for October 4, 2021, as presented in the Board packet. S. Sarkisian joined the meeting to describe the purpose and urgent need for the agreement related to Item #7. C. Karlson noted that there was a need to ratify the term end dates for several appointments previously voted by the Board, as listed in Item #4 and #5. L. Miller reported that Item #2 represented a one-week extension for a previously approved liquor license. 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)
A3. Minutes - September 20, September 27 afternoon, September 27 evening, and September 30, 2021;
Approve the minutes of September 20, 2021, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of September 20, 2021, as amended. C. Martin expressed concern with wording in section A8; edits were suggested and made.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsNo: Martin
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of September 20, 2021, as amended. C. Martin expressed concern with wording in section A8; edits were suggested and made. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: C. Martin. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
Approve the minutes of September 27, 2021 afternoon, as written
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of September 27, 2021 afternoon, as written.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of September 27, 2021 afternoon, as written. 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: Watkins)
A7. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to
Enter into Executive Session 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...
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) (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 collective bargaining with: the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 178; Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al., pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al.; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive
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) (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 collective bargaining with: the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 178; Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1); Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al., pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al.; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes. 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, 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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