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January 24, 2022
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
A4. 2022 Annual Town Meeting a. Confirm Article Assignments b. Prepare for Finance Committee
Insert into the Warrant and support Article A. Recognize Citizens & Employees for Particular Service to Town, Article I. Surface Water Quality Committee Budget, Article V. Choose Town Officers,...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to insert into the Warrant and support Article A. Recognize Citizens & Employees for Particular Service to Town, Article I. Surface Water Quality Committee Budget, Article V. Choose Town Officers, Article W. Hear Reports, Article X. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment, and Article Y. CPA: Set Asides.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to insert into the Warrant and support Article A. Recognize Citizens & Employees for Particular Service to Town, Article I. Surface Water Quality Committee Budget, Article V. Choose Town Officers, Article W. Hear Reports, Article X. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment, and Article Y. CPA: Set Asides. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
A6. Minutes - January 3, 2021, January 6, 2022 and January 10, 2022; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of January 3, 2021, January 6, 2022 and January 10, 2022, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of January 3, 2021, January 6, 2022 and January 10, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of January 3, 2021, January 6, 2022 and January 10, 2022, 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)
Release with redactions the Executive Session minutes related to Spencer Circle for the meetings of September 9, 2019, October 15, 2019, and March 9, 2020; the minutes related to conducting a...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release with redactions the Executive Session minutes related to Spencer Circle for the meetings of September 9, 2019, October 15, 2019, and March 9, 2020; the minutes related to conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator): September 27, 2021, October 1, 2021, November 2, 2021, December 13, 2021, December 16, 2021, and January 10, 2022; and the minutes related to conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Acting Town Administrator): January 10, 2022.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release with redactions the Executive Session minutes related to Spencer Circle for the meetings of September 9, 2019, October 15, 2019, and March 9, 2020; the minutes related to conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator): September 27, 2021, October 1, 2021, November 2, 2021, December 13, 2021, December 16, 2021, and January 10, 2022; and the minutes related to conducting a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Acting Town Administrator): January 10, 2022. 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: Watkins)
A7. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Martin asked for clarification for the amount in Item #3. J. Bugbee provided clarification.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Martin asked for clarification for the amount in Item #3. J. Bugbee provided clarification. 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)
A11. Executive Session
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); and 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; 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)(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); and 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; 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 5-0-0.” (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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