MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 2, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 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
A3. Committee Appointments: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint Jennifer Pearlman to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board appoint Jennifer Pearlman to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board appoint Jennifer Pearlman to the Conservation Commission 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: Gutbezahl, second: Karlson)
A7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): Review and discuss next steps regarding ARPA funds;
Appropriate $333,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Health Department and School Department, as shown on page 17 of the packet
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appropriate $333,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Health Department and School Department, as shown on page 17 of the packet.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appropriate $333,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Health Department and School Department, as shown on page 17 of the packet. 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)
A10. Vote to delegate authority to approve and sign weekly payroll and expense warrant to the Town
Delegate authority to approve and sign weekly payroll and expense warrant to the Town Manager
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to delegate authority to approve and sign weekly payroll and expense warrant to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to delegate authority to approve and sign weekly payroll and expense warrant to the Town Manager. 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)
A11. Consent
Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #1
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #1.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #1. 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)
A12. Minutes: Review and vote to approve the minutes of April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, April 19 and
Approve the minutes of April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 28, 2022, all as amended
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the minutes of April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 28, 2022, all as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the minutes of April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 28, 2022, all 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: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A16. 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 April 4, 2022, April 12,...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, 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 April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, April 19, 2022 (session 1), and April 19, 2022 (session 2). Approve and Hold: Executive Session minutes of April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, April 19, 2022 (session 1), and April 19, 2022 (session 2). II. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al III. 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 i.e. 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 C. Karlson, 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 April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, April 19, 2022 (session 1), and April 19, 2022 (session 2). Approve and Hold: Executive Session minutes of April 4, 2022, April 12, 2022, April 19, 2022 (session 1), and April 19, 2022 (session 2). II. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al III. 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 i.e. 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: 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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