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February 16, 2022
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: Adam Gutbezahl
Every vote, in order
A4. Select Board Town Manager Act Update: Discussion and potential vote relative to language
Accept the proposed changes except for the proposed change on page 11 of 13 at or about line 210
C. C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board accept the proposed changes except for the proposed change on page 11 of 13 at or about line 210.
From the minutes
“C. C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board accept the proposed changes except for the proposed change on page 11 of 13 at or about line 210. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A6.c. Discuss and Potential Vote to Insert and take a Position on Warrant Articles; refer to the list of
Insert and approve Article B: Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills* with the understanding that more bills could be added before ATM
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and approve Article B: Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills* with the understanding that more bills could be added before ATM.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and approve Article B: Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills* with the understanding that more bills could be added before ATM. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Insert and support Article G. Compensation for Town Clerk*
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article G. Compensation for Town Clerk*.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article G. Compensation for Town Clerk*. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
Insert and support Article H. Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan*
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article H. Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan*.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article H. Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan*. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
Insert and support Article U2. Wastewater Capital Budget Request*
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article U2. Wastewater Capital Budget Request*.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article U2. Wastewater Capital Budget Request*. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
Insert, co-sponsor and support Article BB. Amend Chapter 77. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (MAHT)*
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert, co-sponsor and support Article BB. Amend Chapter 77. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (MAHT)*.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert, co-sponsor and support Article BB. Amend Chapter 77. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (MAHT)*. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Insert and support Article F. Fiscal Year 2023 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits*
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article F. Fiscal Year 2023 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits*.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and support Article F. Fiscal Year 2023 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits*. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A7. Twenty Wayland Settlement a. Discuss next steps, including potential separation of parcel 16 per
Affirm the decision that Parcel #16 in Town Center on Boston Post Road, shown in the packet, be conveyed to the Conservation Commission in its entirety
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to affirm the decision that Parcel #16 in Town Center on Boston Post Road, shown in the packet, be conveyed to the Conservation Commission in its entirety.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to affirm the decision that Parcel #16 in Town Center on Boston Post Road, shown in the packet, be conveyed to the Conservation Commission in its entirety. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A11. 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 litigation related to Trustees of the Residences of Oxbow...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, 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 litigation related to Trustees of the Residences of Oxbow v. Town of Wayland II. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 7, 2022 and February 9, 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 D. Watkins, 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 litigation related to Trustees of the Residences of Oxbow v. Town of Wayland II. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 7, 2022 and February 9, 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, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
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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