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November 8, 2021
9 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
A14. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #10
C. Karlson moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #8. C. Karlson withdrew the first motion and moved approval of the Consent Calendar as written, seconded by D. Watkins. In discussion, C. Martin and A. Gutbezahl asked for clarification on several items. L. Miller and J. Bugbee provided more information. A. Gutbezahl noted that Item #10 was missing a pertinent attachment. C. Karlson withdrew the second motion and moved approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #10, seconded by D. Watkins.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #8. C. Karlson withdrew the first motion and moved approval of the Consent Calendar as written, seconded by D. Watkins. In discussion, C. Martin and A. Gutbezahl asked for clarification on several items. L. Miller and J. Bugbee provided more information. A. Gutbezahl noted that Item #10 was missing a pertinent attachment. C. Karlson withdrew the second motion and moved approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #10, seconded by D. Watkins. 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. Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Fuller Road - Northwesterly side at Amey Road; Install
Approve the Eversource grant of location for installing one (1) new pole #105/8A on Fuller Road
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Eversource grant of location for installing one (1) new pole #105/8A on Fuller Road.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Eversource grant of location for installing one (1) new pole #105/8A on Fuller Road. 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. Borrowing: discussion and vote to authorize Bond Anticipatory Note (BAN)
Authorize two Bond Anticipatory Notes, one for $465,000 to Newburyport Bank and one for $1,669,429 to BNY Mellon Capital Markets
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board authorize two Bond Anticipatory Notes, one for $465,000 to Newburyport Bank and one for $1,669,429 to BNY Mellon Capital Markets.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board authorize two Bond Anticipatory Notes, one for $465,000 to Newburyport Bank and one for $1,669,429 to BNY Mellon Capital Markets. 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)
A6. Committee Appointments: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint Allison Kates to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint Allison Kates to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint Allison Kates to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023. 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)
Appoint Carl Rosenblatt to the Cable Advisory Committee until project completion
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint Carl Rosenblatt to the Cable Advisory Committee until project completion.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint Carl Rosenblatt to the Cable Advisory Committee until project completion. 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)
Appoint Jeanne Downs and Angela Young to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee for the duration of the Loker Roof Project; and to appoint Samantha Shullo to the Audit Committee as the School...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint Jeanne Downs and Angela Young to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee for the duration of the Loker Roof Project; and to appoint Samantha Shullo to the Audit Committee as the School Committee representative to a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint Jeanne Downs and Angela Young to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee for the duration of the Loker Roof Project; and to appoint Samantha Shullo to the Audit Committee as the School Committee representative to a term ending June 30, 2022. 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)
A12. Street Light Installation Request - Intersection of Hickory Hill Rd & Rte. 126. Potential Vote: L
Approve the installation of a street light at the intersection of Hickory Hill Rd & Route 126/Concord Road
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the installation of a street light at the intersection of Hickory Hill Rd & Route 126/Concord Road.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the installation of a street light at the intersection of Hickory Hill Rd & Route 126/Concord Road. 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)
A13. Minutes - October 18, 2021 and November 2, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of October 18, 2021 and November 2, 2021, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 18, 2021 and November 2, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 18, 2021 and November 2, 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)
A18. 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 D. Watkins, 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 litigation related to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 18, 2021 and November 2, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes. T. Fay intentionally omitted agenda item A.18.II from the Executive Session motion. 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 D. Watkins, 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 litigation related to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 18, 2021 and November 2, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes. T. Fay intentionally omitted agenda item A.18.II from the Executive Session motion. 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: Watkins)
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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