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December 20, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 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
A5. Select Board Town Manager Act Update: Discussion and potential vote relative to language
Approve the attached floor amendment with the one noted change to the Chapter 150E reference
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to approve the attached floor amendment with the one noted change to the Chapter 150E reference. In discussion, D. Watkins suggested the change be delayed until the next fiscal year. T. Fay expressed concern about that change being a substantive change to the Act and a departure from the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) approval.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to approve the attached floor amendment with the one noted change to the Chapter 150E reference. In discussion, D. Watkins suggested the change be delayed until the next fiscal year. T. Fay expressed concern about that change being a substantive change to the Act and a departure from the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) approval. 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.b. Discuss and potential vote to submit warrant articles
Submit Articles #1 through #4, #6 through #9 and #30, #31 and #32 as listed in the Board Packet
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to submit Articles #1 through #4, #6 through #9 and #30, #31 and #32 as listed in the Board Packet. C. Martin asked to review the amount for Article #9 in future years.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to submit Articles #1 through #4, #6 through #9 and #30, #31 and #32 as listed in the Board Packet. C. Martin asked to review the amount for Article #9 in future years. 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)
A7.f. Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA)
Amend the MIIA motion to also authorize T. Fay to express the vote in writing as stated
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board support the candidates recommended by MIIA on the nominating committee report, including Leon Gaumond, Kevin Dumas, Paul Cohen, Ellen Allen, Blythe Robinson, and William Keegan. C. Martin amended the motion, seconded by D. Watkins, to also authorize T. Fay to express the vote in writing as stated.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board support the candidates recommended by MIIA on the nominating committee report, including Leon Gaumond, Kevin Dumas, Paul Cohen, Ellen Allen, Blythe Robinson, and William Keegan. C. Martin amended the motion, seconded by D. Watkins, to also authorize T. Fay to express the vote in writing as stated. 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)
Support the candidates recommended by MIIA on the nominating committee report (main motion as amended)
Support the candidates recommended by MIIA on the nominating committee report (main motion as amended)
The minutes record a vote on the amendment and then say "The Board voted on the main motion"; this is the vote on Carol Martin’s main motion as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board support the candidates recommended by MIIA on the nominating committee report, including Leon Gaumond, Kevin Dumas, Paul Cohen, Ellen Allen, Blythe Robinson, and William Keegan. C. Martin amended the motion, seconded by D. Watkins, to also authorize T. Fay to express the vote in writing as stated. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0. The Board voted on the main motion. 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)
A10. Minutes -November 29, December 6, December 13, December 16 and December 20, 2021;
Approve the minutes of November 29, 2021, as written, the minutes of December 6, 2021, as amended, and the minutes of December 16, 2021, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of November 29, 2021, as written, the minutes of December 6, 2021, as amended, and the minutes of December 16, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of November 29, 2021, as written, the minutes of December 6, 2021, as amended, and the minutes of December 16, 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)
A11. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson asked for clarification on the total amount of Item #3, and confirmed the waiver total of $3,555. D. Watkins suggested that the Board not approve discounts in the future.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson asked for clarification on the total amount of Item #3, and confirmed the waiver total of $3,555. D. Watkins suggested that the Board not approve discounts in the future. 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)
A14. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours In Advance, If Any
Authorize the Chair to retain a firm for the purposes of retaining an interim Town Administrator
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board authorize the Chair to retain a firm for the purposes of retaining an interim Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board authorize the Chair to retain a firm for the purposes of retaining an interim Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A15. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 13, 2021 (two...
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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 13, 2021 (two sets of minutes) 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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 13, 2021 (two sets of minutes) 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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