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August 8, 2022
16 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. Consent Calendar: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, S. Crane provided more detail on Item #1 and that the funding was in place.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, S. Crane provided more detail on Item #1 and that the funding was in place. 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: Martin)
A4. National Grid Grant of Location Hearing: 40-60 Sherman's Bridge Road a. Petitioners request
Approve the application to install approximately 1,840 feet of 4 inch plastic from 40 to 66 Sherman's Bridge Road Wayland
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the application to install approximately 1,840 feet of 4 inch plastic from 40 to 66 Sherman's Bridge Road Wayland.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the application to install approximately 1,840 feet of 4 inch plastic from 40 to 66 Sherman's Bridge Road Wayland. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A5. Community Choice Aggregation of Electricity: presentation by Energy & Climate Committee
Endorse and adopt the ECC recommendations as set forth in slide 10 of the presentation and page 26 of the packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to endorse and adopt the ECC recommendations as set forth in slide 10 of the presentation and page 26 of the packet.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to endorse and adopt the ECC recommendations as set forth in slide 10 of the presentation and page 26 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: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
A6. Appointments to Committee: Vote to confirm appointment of the following volunteers
Re-appoint B. Ross to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board re-appoint B. Ross to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board re-appoint B. Ross to the Youth Advisory 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: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
Re-appoint J. Grumbach as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2024, and T. White as a full member to the Zoning Board of Appeal with a term ending June...
A. C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board re-appoint J. Grumbach as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2024, and T. White as a full member to the Zoning Board of Appeal with a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“A. C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board re-appoint J. Grumbach as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2024, and T. White as a full member to the Zoning Board of Appeal with 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: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
Appoint D. Levine as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board appoint D. Levine as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board appoint D. Levine as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals 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: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A7. 2022 Massachusetts State Primary & General Election Polling places: discussion and potential
Designate the Town Building as the polling location for Precincts 1 & 4 and the Wayland Middle School as the polling location for Precincts 2 & 3, as presented in the packet
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board designate the Town Building as the polling location for Precincts 1 & 4 and the Wayland Middle School as the polling location for Precincts 2 & 3, as presented in the packet. In discussion, the Board discussed the need to review the locations for future elections with the School Department.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board designate the Town Building as the polling location for Precincts 1 & 4 and the Wayland Middle School as the polling location for Precincts 2 & 3, as presented in the packet. In discussion, the Board discussed the need to review the locations for future elections with the School Department. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A8. VOTES (Voting Opportunities, Trust, Equity, and Security) Act: Discussion and decision to
Authorize the Acting Town Manager and Acting Police Chief to assign a police detail to the Town Building polling location for Precincts 1 & 4 and the Wayland Middle School polling location for...
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board authorize the Acting Town Manager and Acting Police Chief to assign a police detail to the Town Building polling location for Precincts 1 & 4 and the Wayland Middle School polling location for Precincts 2 & 3.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board authorize the Acting Town Manager and Acting Police Chief to assign a police detail to the Town Building polling location for Precincts 1 & 4 and the Wayland Middle School polling location for Precincts 2 & 3. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A9. Preservation Act Grant for 89 Oxbow: discussion and potential approval of agreement: The Board
Approve the Preservation Act Grant agreement for 89 Oxbow
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the Preservation Act Grant agreement for 89 Oxbow.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the Preservation Act Grant agreement for 89 Oxbow. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A14.a. Finance Committee Appointment Study Group Sub-Committee: review and approve charge;
Approve the charge and appoint T. Fay and A. Gutbezahl to a Finance Committee Appointment Study Group Sub-Committee
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the charge and appoint T. Fay and A. Gutbezahl to a Finance Committee Appointment Study Group Sub-Committee.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the charge and appoint T. Fay and A. Gutbezahl to a Finance Committee Appointment Study Group Sub-Committee. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A14.b. Capital Asset Planning Sub-Committee: review and approve charge; appoint members: There
Accept the charge to create a Capital Asset Planning Sub- Committee, as revised
D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to accept the charge to create a Capital Asset Planning Sub- Committee, as revised.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to accept the charge to create a Capital Asset Planning Sub- Committee, 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: Watkins, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint D. Watkins and C. Karlson to a Capital Asset Planning Sub-Committee to a term ending February 28, 2023
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint D. Watkins and C. Karlson to a Capital Asset Planning Sub-Committee to a term ending February 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint D. Watkins and C. Karlson to a Capital Asset Planning Sub-Committee to a term ending February 28, 2023. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A16. 51 Knollwood Lane: discussion and authorize the Acting Town Manager to sign license
Approve the license agreement pertaining to 51 Knollwood Lane
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the license agreement pertaining to 51 Knollwood Lane. In discussion, T. Fay expressed opposition to the motion because municipal access to Dudley Pond could be advantageous in the future. There was a discussion about the subsequent necessary Town Meeting action that would protect municipal access.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the license agreement pertaining to 51 Knollwood Lane. In discussion, T. Fay expressed opposition to the motion because municipal access to Dudley Pond could be advantageous in the future. There was a discussion about the subsequent necessary Town Meeting action that would protect municipal access. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A18. Minutes: a. Review and vote to approve the regular session minutes of July 18, 2022 b. Executive
Approve and release with redactions the executive session minutes related to Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement as listed on the agenda: April 26, 2021, June 14, 2021, September 2, 2021,...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve and release with redactions the executive session minutes related to Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement as listed on the agenda: April 26, 2021, June 14, 2021, September 2, 2021, October 4, 2021, October 18, 2021, December 13, 2021, December 20, 2021, January 3, 2022, January 10, 2022, January 18, 2022 and March 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve and release with redactions the executive session minutes related to Public Employee Committee (PEC) agreement as listed on the agenda: April 26, 2021, June 14, 2021, September 2, 2021, October 4, 2021, October 18, 2021, December 13, 2021, December 20, 2021, January 3, 2022, January 10, 2022, January 18, 2022 and March 14, 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: Watkins)
Approve the minutes of July 18, 2022, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the minutes of July 18, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the minutes of July 18, 2022, 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A22. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 11:00 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 11:00 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, 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: Fay, 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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