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February 7, 2022
7 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
A3. Committee Appointments: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint L. Kaplan to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to appoint L. Kaplan to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that the term was an abbreviated one, to fill a vacancy.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to appoint L. Kaplan to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that the term was an abbreviated one, to fill a vacancy. 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. Liquor License Hearing for The Villa Inc., for a transfer of the existing All Alcoholic Beverage
Transfer the existing All Alcoholic beverages Held by The Villa Inc. to Villa Restaurant Opco, LLC to remain at the existing premises 124 East Plain Street, Wayland, MA 01778
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to transfer the existing All Alcoholic beverages Held by The Villa Inc. to Villa Restaurant Opco, LLC to remain at the existing premises 124 East Plain Street, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board vote to transfer the existing All Alcoholic beverages Held by The Villa Inc. to Villa Restaurant Opco, LLC to remain at the existing premises 124 East Plain Street, Wayland, MA 01778. 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. Martin asked for clarification on funding for Item #5, Item #6 and Item #11. The Board's roll call vote was tabled until after the liquor license hearing in agenda item A3 related to consent items #9 and #10.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Martin asked for clarification on funding for Item #5, Item #6 and Item #11. The Board's roll call vote was tabled until after the liquor license hearing in agenda item A3 related to consent items #9 and #10. 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)
A6.c. Discuss and Potential Vote to Insert and take a Position on Warrant Articles; refer to the list of
Support Article GG: Historic: Library Document Conservation
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, the Board of Selectmen support Article GG: Historic: Library Document Conservation.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, the Board of Selectmen support Article GG: Historic: Library Document Conservation. 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)
Insert U1: Wastewater Capital Budget Request
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board insert U1: Wastewater Capital Budget Request. In discussion, C. Karlson noted the intent was to remove the article from the warrant.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board insert U1: Wastewater Capital Budget Request. In discussion, C. Karlson noted the intent was to remove the article from the warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Motion failed. 0-5.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A10. Minutes - review and vote to approve the minutes of January 18, 2022 and January 24, 2022
Approve the minutes of January 18, 2022 and January 24, 2022, as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of January 18, 2022 and January 24, 2022, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson noted there were two meetings on January 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of January 18, 2022 and January 24, 2022, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson noted there were two meetings on January 18, 2022. 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)
A15. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2),
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 January 18, 2022 and...
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 January 18, 2022 and January 24, 2022 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 January 18, 2022 and January 24, 2022 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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