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March 14, 2022
13 recorded votes, 3 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
A2. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to
Enter into Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all bargaining units...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session: I. 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; II. 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; III. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: a. International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 178, b. Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland-1), c. Local 690 Wayland-2 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690-2); IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 28, 2022 and 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: I. 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; II. 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; III. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: a. International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 178, b. Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland-1), c. Local 690 Wayland-2 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690-2); IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 28, 2022 and 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)
A4.a. Discuss and Potential Vote to Insert and take a Position on Warrant Articles; refer to the list of
Insert and take no position on Article K. New Stonebridge Resolution Expenditure of Funds
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and take no position on Article K. New Stonebridge Resolution Expenditure of Funds.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert and take no position on Article K. New Stonebridge Resolution Expenditure of Funds. 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: Watkins)
Defer its vote to support Article NN. Rescind Appropriation for Framingham Bridge until Town Meeting
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to defer its vote to support Article NN. Rescind Appropriation for Framingham Bridge until Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to defer its vote to support Article NN. Rescind Appropriation for Framingham Bridge until Town Meeting. 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: Watkins)
Insert Article J. FY2023 Omnibus Budget
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert Article J. FY2023 Omnibus Budget.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to insert Article J. FY2023 Omnibus Budget. 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)
Insert and support Article DD. Oxbow Meadow Funding, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and support Article DD. Oxbow Meadow Funding, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and support Article DD. Oxbow Meadow Funding, 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: Watkins, second: Martin)
Authorize the Chair to ask the Finance Committee to remove the Oxbow Field ADA item for $62,000 from the Capital Budget
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board authorize the Chair to ask the Finance Committee to remove the Oxbow Field ADA item for $62,000 from the Capital Budget.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board authorize the Chair to ask the Finance Committee to remove the Oxbow Field ADA item for $62,000 from the Capital Budget. 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)
Insert Article EE. Capital Improvement Planning Committee into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article EE. Capital Improvement Planning Committee into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. There was a discussion about the need for a capital plan, to wait for the Town Manager Act.
Yes: Martin, WatkinsNo: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article EE. Capital Improvement Planning Committee into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. There was a discussion about the need for a capital plan, to wait for the Town Manager Act. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed. 2-3-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
Support Article O. Loker Grass Field Construction for a sum of $3 million
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to support Article O. Loker Grass Field Construction for a sum of $3 million.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to support Article O. Loker Grass Field Construction for a sum of $3 million. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Karlson)
Support Article. LL Appointment of Finance Committee
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board support Article. LL Appointment of Finance Committee. In discussion, T. Fay expressed opposition with the reduction in the number of elected individuals who appoint the Finance Committee and the impact on checks and balances.
Yes: Gutbezahl, Martin, WatkinsNo: Fay, Karlson
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board support Article. LL Appointment of Finance Committee. In discussion, T. Fay expressed opposition with the reduction in the number of elected individuals who appoint the Finance Committee and the impact on checks and balances. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: T. Fay, C. Karlson. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-2.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
Insert and defer its vote to support Article N. Appropriate funds to construct a new Council of Aging / Community Center
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board insert and defer its vote to support Article N. Appropriate funds to construct a new Council of Aging / Community Center.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board insert and defer its vote to support Article N. Appropriate funds to construct a new Council of Aging / Community Center. 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: Watkins)
A5. Consent: Review and Vote to Approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Martin expressed concern with the language of Item #5, which read "natural turf athletic field" and asked why the soil was being tested. D. Watkins asked about the funding source for Item #5. C. Martin asked about the funding details of Item #10. S. Crane explained items did not make it to the Consent Calendar without an appropriated funding source.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Martin expressed concern with the language of Item #5, which read "natural turf athletic field" and asked why the soil was being tested. D. Watkins asked about the funding source for Item #5. C. Martin asked about the funding details of Item #10. S. Crane explained items did not make it to the Consent Calendar without an appropriated funding source. 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: Karlson)
A6. Minutes: Review and vote to approve the minutes of February 16, 2022, February 23, 2022 and
Approve the minutes of February 16, 2022, February 23, 2022, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 16, 2022, February 23, 2022, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 16, 2022, February 23, 2022, 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: Watkins, second: Martin)
A8. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:14 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:14 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board adjourn the meeting. 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: 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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