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April 19, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 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 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. 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, Karlson, 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. 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)
A4. Massachusetts State-Subdivision Agreement for Statewide Opioid Settlements: review and
Authorize the Acting Town Manager to sign the Massachusetts State-Subdivision Agreement for Statewide Opioid Settlement
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board vote to authorize the Acting Town Manager to sign the Massachusetts State-Subdivision Agreement for Statewide Opioid Settlement.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board vote to authorize the Acting Town Manager to sign the Massachusetts State-Subdivision Agreement for Statewide Opioid Settlement. 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)
A11. Consent: Review and Vote to Approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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)
A6. Massachusetts School Building Authority (MBSA) Statement of Interest Letter: discussion with
Sign the Statement of Interest Vote Authorization resolved, having convened and an open meeting on April 19, 2022, prior to the Statement of Interest submission closing date, the Select Board of...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to vote to sign the Statement of Interest Vote Authorization resolved, having convened and an open meeting on April 19, 2022, prior to the Statement of Interest submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Wayland, in accordance with its charter, bylaws and ordinances has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement Of Interest form dated April 2022, for the Claypit Hill Elementary School located at 40 Adams Lane Wayland Massachusetts 01778, which describes and explains the following deficiencies in the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: elimination of existing severe overcrowding, prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments, replacement renovation or modernization of school facilities systems such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in school facilities, and therefore, and to hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting the Statement of Interest form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Wayland Public School District to filing
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to vote to sign the Statement of Interest Vote Authorization resolved, having convened and an open meeting on April 19, 2022, prior to the Statement of Interest submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Wayland, in accordance with its charter, bylaws and ordinances has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement Of Interest form dated April 2022, for the Claypit Hill Elementary School located at 40 Adams Lane Wayland Massachusetts 01778, which describes and explains the following deficiencies in the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: elimination of existing severe overcrowding, prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments, replacement renovation or modernization of school facilities systems such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in school facilities, and therefore, and to hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting the Statement of Interest form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Wayland Public School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. 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)
A5. Committee Appointments: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint D. Stotz to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to appoint D. Stotz to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to appoint D. Stotz to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. 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)
Appoint M. Ellerman to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board appoint M. Ellerman to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board appoint M. Ellerman to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022. 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)
A7. Discussion and potential vote to authorize the Town Manager to execute and award all contracts
Authorize the Town Manager to execute and award all contracts up to and including $100,000, pursuant to section 6F of Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2022
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board, authorize the Town Manager to execute and award all contracts up to and including $100,000, pursuant to section 6F of Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2022.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board, authorize the Town Manager to execute and award all contracts up to and including $100,000, pursuant to section 6F of Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2022. 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)
A10. Twenty Wayland Settlement: Discussion and potential vote to accept proposed deeds regarding
By virtue of and in accordance with the authority of votes taken at Town Meetings and pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated January 20, 2022, with Twenty Wayland LLC and its related entities,...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board by virtue of and in accordance with the authority of votes taken at Town Meetings and pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated January 20, 2022, with Twenty Wayland LLC and its related entities, including Twenty Wayland infra LLC, and Twenty Wayland Other LLC, vote to 1) approve the acceptance by the Select Board of Lot 4-1, Lot 8-1, Lot 3-1, Lot R-20, and Lot 9-1B located within the Town Center for municipal purposes, 2) approve the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of Parcel 14, Parcel 15 and Parcel 16 located within the Town Center for Conservation and Open Space purposes; 3) authorize the Acting Town Manager in consultation with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Select Board to work with Twenty Wayland, LLC, Twenty Wayland Infra LLC and Twenty Wayland Other LLC and their counsel to finalize the deeds for said parcels 4) authorize the Acting Town Manager at such time as the deeds are satisfactory to the Acting Town Manager, Town Counsel and the Chair of the Select Board to secure the signatures of at least a majority of the Select Board members on the deed acceptances; 5) authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute any and all documents in connection with the closing including but not limited to IRS Form 8283 IRS charitable gift.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board by virtue of and in accordance with the authority of votes taken at Town Meetings and pursuant to the Settlement Agreement dated January 20, 2022, with Twenty Wayland LLC and its related entities, including Twenty Wayland infra LLC, and Twenty Wayland Other LLC, vote to 1) approve the acceptance by the Select Board of Lot 4-1, Lot 8-1, Lot 3-1, Lot R-20, and Lot 9-1B located within the Town Center for municipal purposes, 2) approve the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of Parcel 14, Parcel 15 and Parcel 16 located within the Town Center for Conservation and Open Space purposes; 3) authorize the Acting Town Manager in consultation with Town Counsel and the Chair of the Select Board to work with Twenty Wayland, LLC, Twenty Wayland Infra LLC and Twenty Wayland Other LLC and their counsel to finalize the deeds for said parcels 4) authorize the Acting Town Manager at such time as the deeds are satisfactory to the Acting Town Manager, Town Counsel and the Chair of the Select Board to secure the signatures of at least a majority of the Select Board members on the deed acceptances; 5) authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute any and all documents in connection with the closing including but not limited to IRS Form 8283 IRS charitable gift. 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)
A8. Request for Proposals (RFP) -Town Manager Recruitment Services: Discussion of specifications
Authorize the issuance of the Request for Proposal for Town Manager Recruitment Services, presented in the packet as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to authorize the issuance of the Request for Proposal for Town Manager Recruitment Services, presented in the packet as amended.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, MartinNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to authorize the issuance of the Request for Proposal for Town Manager Recruitment Services, presented in the packet as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Gutbezahl)
A16. Executive Session II. 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) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union...
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) 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.
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) 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, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:33 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:33 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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