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October 18, 2021
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins, Adam Gutbezahl
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A10. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve items #1 through item #8 of the Consent Calendar for October 18, 2021 omitting Item #9
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve items #1 through item #8 of the Consent Calendar for October 18, 2021 omitting Item #9. C. Karlson clarified that Item #9 had been previously omitted on the revised agenda. A. Gutbezahl recommended using more considerate language in Item #10. T. Fay welcomed the new owners of Wayland Pizza House.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve items #1 through item #8 of the Consent Calendar for October 18, 2021 omitting Item #9. C. Karlson clarified that Item #9 had been previously omitted on the revised agenda. A. Gutbezahl recommended using more considerate language in Item #10. T. Fay welcomed the new owners of Wayland Pizza House. 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)
A4. Reprecincting: review and discuss scenarios for Reprecincting; vote submission to state L. Miller and
Accept the precincts as shown on the map labelled "Map 5" in the Board packet and that the Town Clerk and Town Administrator convey to the state the Board's preference to have the state district...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board accept the precincts as shown on the map labelled "Map 5" in the Board packet and that the Town Clerk and Town Administrator convey to the state the Board's preference to have the state district lines align with the Town's precinct lines, as discussed.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board accept the precincts as shown on the map labelled "Map 5" in the Board packet and that the Town Clerk and Town Administrator convey to the state the Board's preference to have the state district lines align with the Town's precinct lines, 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)
A7. School Drinking Water Letter: discussion with members of the School Committee; determine and vote
Again to instruct the Superintendent, the Town Administrator and the Water Superintendent to draft a memo for distribution to all residents
D. Watkins moved that the Board draft a memo to the residents and have it reviewed with the School Committee and also split the cost. C. Karlson recommended that motion be split into two motions and the memo be drafted by the Water Superintendent and Town Administrator. L. Miller noted that MassDEP has very strict requirements regarding PFAS communications and may also need to review the letter. D. Watkins clarified his first motion, and moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board and School Committee review a memorandum initially drafted by the Water Superintendent for distribution to all residents and authorize T. Fay to approve the memo. C. Karlson asked a clarifying question about the reviewing parties. D. Watkins amended the motion again, seconded by C. Martin, to instruct the Superintendent, the Town Administrator and the Water Superintendent to draft a memo for distribution to all residents.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved that the Board draft a memo to the residents and have it reviewed with the School Committee and also split the cost. C. Karlson recommended that motion be split into two motions and the memo be drafted by the Water Superintendent and Town Administrator. L. Miller noted that MassDEP has very strict requirements regarding PFAS communications and may also need to review the letter. D. Watkins clarified his first motion, and moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board and School Committee review a memorandum initially drafted by the Water Superintendent for distribution to all residents and authorize T. Fay to approve the memo. C. Karlson asked a clarifying question about the reviewing parties. D. Watkins amended the motion again, seconded by C. Martin, to instruct the Superintendent, the Town Administrator and the Water Superintendent to draft a memo for distribution to all residents. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A9. Minutes -September 27 evening, September 30, October 1, October 3, October 4 and October 13, 2021;
Approve the minutes of September 27 evening, September 30, October 1, October 3, October 4 and October 13, 2021, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of September 27 evening, September 30, October 1, October 3, October 4 and October 13, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of September 27 evening, September 30, October 1, October 3, October 4 and October 13, 2021, 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: Karlson, second: Martin)
A14. 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) (6), discuss the acquisition, by gift, purchase or otherwise, interest in all or part of the parcels of land, on and off Elissa Avenue, north of the current X-Golf business, and bounded by Elissa Avenue on the west and on the north by 185 Elissa Avenue, owned by the Town, from Boston Retail I, LLC. 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 approve the executive session minutes of September 27, October 1, October 4 and October 13, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session 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.
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) (6), discuss the acquisition, by gift, purchase or otherwise, interest in all or part of the parcels of land, on and off Elissa Avenue, north of the current X-Golf business, and bounded by Elissa Avenue on the west and on the north by 185 Elissa Avenue, owned by the Town, from Boston Retail I, LLC. 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 approve the executive session minutes of September 27, October 1, October 4 and October 13, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session 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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