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April 12, 2022
3 recorded votes, 1 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) (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 March 21, 2022; Approve...
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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the Executive Session minutes of March 21, 2022; Approve and Hold: Executive Session minutes of March 21, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Acting Town Manager. 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. The roll call lists Cherry Karlson 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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the Executive Session minutes of March 21, 2022; Approve and Hold: Executive Session minutes of March 21, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Acting Town Manager. 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. Consent: Review and Vote to Approve
Approve the Consent Calendar and exclude items #3 and #4
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, the Board discussed Item #3 and Item #4. A. Gutbezahl recommended Item #3 and Item #4 be omitted from the Consent Calendar and be discussed at a future meeting. C. Karlson amended the motion to approve the Consent Calendar and exclude items #3 and #4, seconded by A. Gutbezahl.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, the Board discussed Item #3 and Item #4. A. Gutbezahl recommended Item #3 and Item #4 be omitted from the Consent Calendar and be discussed at a future meeting. C. Karlson amended the motion to approve the Consent Calendar and exclude items #3 and #4, seconded by A. Gutbezahl. 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: Gutbezahl)
A9. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:58 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:58 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, 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: Karlson, second: Gutbezahl)
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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