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July 18, 2022
9 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
A12. Consent Calendar: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar, as revised
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar, as revised.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar, as revised. 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: Gutbezahl)
A4. Verizon Grant of Location Hearing: 141 Boston Post Road Existing utility pole located near 141
Approve the applications to attach, maintain and operate small cell communications equipment on utility poles located in a public right-of-way near 141 Boston Post Road and 234 Concord Road
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the applications to attach, maintain and operate small cell communications equipment on utility poles located in a public right-of-way near 141 Boston Post Road and 234 Concord Road. In discussion, D. Watkins expressed concern with restrictions pertaining to overlay districts. A. Gutbezahl screen shared a map of Wayland overlay districts and reiterated that the poles in question are not in the overlay district.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the applications to attach, maintain and operate small cell communications equipment on utility poles located in a public right-of-way near 141 Boston Post Road and 234 Concord Road. In discussion, D. Watkins expressed concern with restrictions pertaining to overlay districts. A. Gutbezahl screen shared a map of Wayland overlay districts and reiterated that the poles in question are not in the overlay district. 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: Fay)
A6. Appointments to Committee: Vote to confirm appointment of the following volunteers
Appoint C. Plumb to the Surface Water Quality Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board appoint C. Plumb to the Surface Water Quality Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board appoint C. Plumb to the Surface Water Quality Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Confirm the appointments of T. Castagno and L. Polisson to the Youth Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to confirm the appointments of T. Castagno and L. Polisson to the Youth Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to confirm the appointments of T. Castagno and L. Polisson to the Youth Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint J. Zukerman to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board appoint J. Zukerman to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board appoint J. Zukerman to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A9. Remote Participation at Town Meeting: review of ATM 2021 article, discussion of language
Approve the language of House Bill 4985, on page 57 of the packet, filed as an Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings in the Town of Wayland and ratify the filing on June 27, 2022,...
D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the language of House Bill 4985, on page 57 of the packet, filed as an Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings in the Town of Wayland and ratify the filing on June 27, 2022, of said Bill. C. Karlson expressed support for remote participation, but not of the Bill as written.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, WatkinsNo: Karlson
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the language of House Bill 4985, on page 57 of the packet, filed as an Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings in the Town of Wayland and ratify the filing on June 27, 2022, of said Bill. C. Karlson expressed support for remote participation, but not of the Bill as written. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: C. Karlson. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Fay)
A10. Town Manager Search Process: update on contract; discussion of next steps; potential vote to
Assistant Town Manager J. Bugbee negotiate the contract, complete the contract and authorize the Chair to sign said contract with HRGov
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that Assistant Town Manager J. Bugbee negotiate the contract, complete the contract and authorize the Chair to sign said contract with HRGov. The Board expressed the need to act as one body.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that Assistant Town Manager J. Bugbee negotiate the contract, complete the contract and authorize the Chair to sign said contract with HRGov. The Board expressed the need to act as one body. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A13. Minutes: a. Review and vote to approve the regular session minutes of June 27, 2022 b
Approve the regular session minutes of June 27, 2022, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the regular session minutes of June 27, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the regular session minutes of June 27, 2022, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A2. Executive Session: (revisited)
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 June 27, 2022 with the...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board of Selectmen 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 June 27, 2022 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement: April 26, 2021, June 14, 2021, September 2, 2021, October 4, 2021, October 18, 2021, December 13, 2021, January 3, 2022, January 10, 2022, January 18, 2022 and March 14, 2022. C. Karlson 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
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board of Selectmen 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 June 27, 2022 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to the Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement: April 26, 2021, June 14, 2021, September 2, 2021, October 4, 2021, October 18, 2021, December 13, 2021, January 3, 2022, January 10, 2022, January 18, 2022 and March 14, 2022. C. Karlson 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 5-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
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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