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November 29, 2021
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Community Preservation Act (CPA) Projects: discussion and potential vote of submission of
Authorize the Town Administrator to complete a CPA project application on behalf of the Board for the redesign and repairs at the Wayland Free Public Library with an amount to be determined
C. Karlson moved that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to complete a CPA project application on behalf of the Board for the redesign and repairs at the Wayland Free Public Library and it was the Board's understanding that the Public Building Director would coordinate with the Library Trustees to prepare the application. The Board discussed the motion. C. Karlson amended the motion, and moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to complete a CPA project application on behalf of the Board for the redesign and repairs at the Wayland Free Public Library with an amount to be determined.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to complete a CPA project application on behalf of the Board for the redesign and repairs at the Wayland Free Public Library and it was the Board's understanding that the Public Building Director would coordinate with the Library Trustees to prepare the application. The Board discussed the motion. C. Karlson amended the motion, and moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to complete a CPA project application on behalf of the Board for the redesign and repairs at the Wayland Free Public Library with an amount to be determined. 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: Gutbezahl)
Submission of a CPA project application relative to the partial funding of the Loker Field Construction
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote submission of a CPA project application relative to the partial funding of the Loker Field Construction. C. Martin revised the motion, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to include authorization for the Town Administrator to complete said CPA project application on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote submission of a CPA project application relative to the partial funding of the Loker Field Construction. C. Martin revised the motion, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to include authorization for the Town Administrator to complete said CPA project application on behalf of the Board. 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: Gutbezahl)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf for renovation of the exterior of Fire Station #2
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf for renovation of the exterior of Fire Station #2.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf for renovation of the exterior of Fire Station #2. 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)
Authorize the Town Administrator to complete an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf to fund the trail and woodland field construction at Oxbow Field
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to complete an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf to fund the trail and woodland field construction at Oxbow Field. In discussion, C. Karlson described that some of the work was eligible for CPA funding under the Recreation criteria and others were part of a settlement agreement. A. Gutbezahl confirmed that the funds would cover ADA improvements.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to complete an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf to fund the trail and woodland field construction at Oxbow Field. In discussion, C. Karlson described that some of the work was eligible for CPA funding under the Recreation criteria and others were part of a settlement agreement. A. Gutbezahl confirmed that the funds would cover ADA improvements. 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)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf for the purchase of the property known as Launcher Way
C. Karlson moved, seconded by, D. Watkins, that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf for the purchase of the property known as Launcher Way. A. Gutbezahl offered an amendment to the motion to include up to one-hundred percent of the purchase price, C. Karlson accepted the amendment and D. Watkins seconded.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by, D. Watkins, that the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the CPC on the Board's behalf for the purchase of the property known as Launcher Way. A. Gutbezahl offered an amendment to the motion to include up to one-hundred percent of the purchase price, C. Karlson accepted the amendment and D. Watkins seconded. 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)
A5. Consent: review and vote to approve
The approval of the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, the approval of the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, the approval of the Consent Calendar. 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. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 7:55 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 7:55 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, adjourn the meeting. 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)
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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