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January 10, 2022
7 recorded votes, 2 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. Committee Appointments: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint D. Bock to the Wastewater Management District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, the Board appoint D. Bock to the Wastewater Management District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, the Board appoint D. Bock to the Wastewater Management District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024. 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.a. Discuss and potential vote to submit warrant articles
Submit Article Q* Purchase of 212 Cochituate Rd to the warrant
C. Karlson moved, seconded by, C. Martin that the Board submit Article Q* Purchase of 212 Cochituate Rd to the warrant.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by, C. Martin that the Board submit Article Q* Purchase of 212 Cochituate Rd to the warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Submit to the ATM Warrant for the 2022 ATM: Article E: Enterprise Fund Budgets; Article K: New Stonebridge Resolution, Article M: Purchase of Land at Town Center, Article N: CoA/CC Construction,...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to submit to the ATM Warrant for the 2022 ATM: Article E: Enterprise Fund Budgets; Article K: New Stonebridge Resolution, Article M: Purchase of Land at Town Center, Article N: CoA/CC Construction, Article O: Loker Grass Field Construction, Article P: Lease of Cell Tower at Reeve's Hill, Article R: Solar at the Route 20 North Landfill, Article S: Purchase of Launcher Way, Article T: Change to Bylaw Chapter 19-3, Article AA: Accept gifts of Land, Article CC: Appropriate to Capital Stabilization Fund, Article DD: Oxbow Meadows, and Article EE: Establishment of a Capital Improvement Planning Committee. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl confirmed that Article J: FY 2023 Omnibus Budget and Article U: Wastewater Capital Budget Request were both excluded.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to submit to the ATM Warrant for the 2022 ATM: Article E: Enterprise Fund Budgets; Article K: New Stonebridge Resolution, Article M: Purchase of Land at Town Center, Article N: CoA/CC Construction, Article O: Loker Grass Field Construction, Article P: Lease of Cell Tower at Reeve's Hill, Article R: Solar at the Route 20 North Landfill, Article S: Purchase of Launcher Way, Article T: Change to Bylaw Chapter 19-3, Article AA: Accept gifts of Land, Article CC: Appropriate to Capital Stabilization Fund, Article DD: Oxbow Meadows, and Article EE: Establishment of a Capital Improvement Planning Committee. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl confirmed that Article J: FY 2023 Omnibus Budget and Article U: Wastewater Capital Budget Request were both excluded. 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)
A8. Minutes -December 13, 2021, December 20, 2021, January 3, 2022 and January 6, 2022; review and
Approve the minutes of December 13, 2021, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of December 13, 2021, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of December 13, 2021, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Approve the minutes of December 20, 2021, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of December 20, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of December 20, 2021, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
A9. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
A13. 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)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: International Association of...
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)(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) New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176; II. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2021-0003, Step 3. III. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units pursuant to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement; IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the purchase of Launcher Way property; V. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to David Bernstein & others v. Planning Board of Wayland & others; VI. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Office of Civi
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)(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) New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176; II. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2021-0003, Step 3. III. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units pursuant to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement; IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the purchase of Launcher Way property; V. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to David Bernstein & others v. Planning Board of Wayland & others; VI. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Office of Civil Rights Complaint #01-22-1035 Wayland Public Schools VII. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator); VIII. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Acting Town Administrator); IX. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 16, 2021, December 20, 2021; with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes of December 16, 2021, December 20, 2021. 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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