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November 22, 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
A9. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #6 and Item #10
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #6 and Item #10.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #6 and Item #10. 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)
A4. Capital Stabilization Policy: discussion and potential vote to appoint subcommittee
Create a subcommittee titled Stabilization Fund Policy Subcommittee with membership of two members of the Board with the mission of creating a policy document for approval by the Board by April 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by, D. Watkins that the Board create a subcommittee titled Stabilization Fund Policy Subcommittee with membership of two members of the Board with the mission of creating a policy document for approval by the Board by April 2022.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by, D. Watkins that the Board create a subcommittee titled Stabilization Fund Policy Subcommittee with membership of two members of the Board with the mission of creating a policy document for approval by the Board by April 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: Watkins)
Appoint C. Karlson and D. Watkins to the Stabilization Fund Policy Subcommittee
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board appoint C. Karlson and D. Watkins to the Stabilization Fund Policy Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board appoint C. Karlson and D. Watkins to the Stabilization Fund Policy Subcommittee. 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)
A8. Minutes - November 8 and November 15, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of November 8, 2021 and November 15, 2021, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of November 8, 2021 and November 15, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of November 8, 2021 and November 15, 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)
A13. 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 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: 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 litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al., and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of November 15, 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. Chair, T. Fay invited attendance by Town Administrator L. Miller, Assistant Town Administrator J. Bugbee. T. Fay announced that the Board would not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board 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: 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 litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al., and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of November 15, 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. Chair, T. Fay invited attendance by Town Administrator L. Miller, Assistant Town Administrator J. Bugbee. T. Fay announced that the Board would not reconvene in open session. 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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