MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 4, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: Cherry Karlson
Every vote, in order
A3. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session 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...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session 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; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (3), to discuss strategy with respect to New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2022-0001, Step 3; and 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. 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.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session 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; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (3), to discuss strategy with respect to New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2022-0001, Step 3; and 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. 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. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
A5. 2022 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) a. Discuss and Potential Vote to Insert and take a Position on
Approve Article H Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan as presented in the packet
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve Article H Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve Article H Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan as presented in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Support Article (N) 21. Appropriate Funds to Construct a New Council on Aging and Community Center for $11 million dollars, as presented in the supplemental packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to support Article (N) 21. Appropriate Funds to Construct a New Council on Aging and Community Center for $11 million dollars, as presented in the supplemental packet.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to support Article (N) 21. Appropriate Funds to Construct a New Council on Aging and Community Center for $11 million dollars, as presented in the supplemental packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Watkins)
A7. Discuss and potential vote to support final language for the Debt Exclusion ballot questions
Approve the ballot question language on Page 21 of the supplemental packet, as amended by changing Council of Aging to Council on Aging and including a Council on Aging / Community Center
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board adopt the proposition 2 ½ ballot question language as presented in the supplemental packet. A. Gutbezahl withdrew the previous motion and moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the ballot question language on Page 21 of the supplemental packet, as amended by changing Council of Aging to Council on Aging and including a Council on Aging / Community Center.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board adopt the proposition 2 ½ ballot question language as presented in the supplemental packet. A. Gutbezahl withdrew the previous motion and moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the ballot question language on Page 21 of the supplemental packet, as amended by changing Council of Aging to Council on Aging and including a Council on Aging / Community Center. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Approve the ballot language for Loker Field as contained on Page 23 of the supplemental packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the ballot language for Loker Field as contained on Page 23 of the supplemental packet.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the ballot language for Loker Field as contained on Page 23 of the supplemental packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Watkins)
A9. Open Meeting Law: discussion of complaint received on March 25, 2022 from resident George
Authorize S. Crane in conjunction with the Chair and Town Counsel to provide a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint submitted by complainant George Harris dated March 25, 2022
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to authorize S. Crane in conjunction with the Chair and Town Counsel to provide a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint submitted by complainant George Harris dated March 25, 2022.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to authorize S. Crane in conjunction with the Chair and Town Counsel to provide a response to the Open Meeting Law complaint submitted by complainant George Harris dated March 25, 2022. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A10. Consent: Review and Vote to Approve
Approve the Consent Calendar while modifying Items #1 one to state Acting Town Manager instead of Administrator and modifying Items# 10 to replace "for sixty days" with "until April 1, 2023."
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. Gutbezahl rescinded the motion and moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the Consent Calendar while modifying Items #1 one to state Acting Town Manager instead of Administrator and modifying Items# 10 to replace "for sixty days" with "until April 1, 2023."
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. A. Gutbezahl rescinded the motion and moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the Consent Calendar while modifying Items #1 one to state Acting Town Manager instead of Administrator and modifying Items# 10 to replace "for sixty days" with "until April 1, 2023." Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Watkins)
A11. Minutes: Review and vote to approve the minutes of March 14 and March 21, 2022
Approve the minutes of March 14, 2022 and March 21, 2022, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board approve the minutes of March 14, 2022 and March 21, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board approve the minutes of March 14, 2022 and March 21, 2022, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:50 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:50 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, 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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