MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 6, 2021
8 recorded votes, 3 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
A3. Police Chief: discussion and potential vote to ratify appointment of Sean Gibbons as Wayland
Ratify the Town Administrator's recommendation to appoint S. Gibbons as the Police Chief, effective upon his swearing in
C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to ratify the Town Administrator's recommendation to appoint S. Gibbons as the Police Chief, effective upon his swearing in. In discussion, C. Martin and C. Karlson thanked S. Gibbons for serving as Interim Police Chief.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to ratify the Town Administrator's recommendation to appoint S. Gibbons as the Police Chief, effective upon his swearing in. In discussion, C. Martin and C. Karlson thanked S. Gibbons for serving as Interim Police Chief. 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: Karlson)
A6. 2022 Annual Town Meeting: a. Vote to open Town Meeting Warrant from Wednesday,
Open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at a time and place to be determined, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at designated...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at a time and place to be determined, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., through Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Selectmen's Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at a time and place to be determined, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., through Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Selectmen's Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. 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.b. Vote to adopt FY2022 tax rate policy
Select a residential tax factor of one for FY 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to select a residential tax factor of one for FY 2022.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to select a residential tax factor of one for FY 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)
Select an Open Space Discount for FY 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board select an Open Space Discount for FY 2022.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board select an Open Space Discount for FY 2022. Roll Call Vote: YEA: none. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion was not adopted, with a vote of 0-5.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Choose a Residential Exemption for FY 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Residential Exemption for FY 2022.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Residential Exemption for FY 2022. Roll Call Vote: YEA: none. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion was not adopted, with a vote of 0-5.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Choose a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2022.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2022. Roll Call Vote: YEA: none. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion was not adopted, with a vote of 0-5.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
A11. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #14, to be reviewed at the next meeting
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #14, to be reviewed at the next meeting.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #14, to be reviewed at the next 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: Watkins)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:42 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:42 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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