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August 29, 2022
6 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
A3. 2023 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): review and select date for election and start of ATM: The
Support and decide to hold the Annual Town Election on April 25, 2023 and Town Meeting on May 1, 2 and 3, 2023 at Wayland High School
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board support and decide to hold the Annual Town Election on April 25, 2023 and Town Meeting on May 1, 2 and 3, 2023 at Wayland High School.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board support and decide to hold the Annual Town Election on April 25, 2023 and Town Meeting on May 1, 2 and 3, 2023 at Wayland High School. 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)
A5. Appointments to Committee: Vote to confirm appointment of the following volunteer(s)
Confirm the appointment of S. Shullo to the Audit Committee as the School Committee representative for a term ending June 30, 2025, and A. Gilbert to the Senior Tax Relief Committee as the Finance...
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board confirm the appointment of S. Shullo to the Audit Committee as the School Committee representative for a term ending June 30, 2025, and A. Gilbert to the Senior Tax Relief Committee as the Finance Committee representative for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board confirm the appointment of S. Shullo to the Audit Committee as the School Committee representative for a term ending June 30, 2025, and A. Gilbert to the Senior Tax Relief Committee as the Finance Committee representative 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: Fay)
A6. Minutes: a. Review and vote to approve the regular session minutes of August 8, 2022 and August
Approve the regular session minutes of August 8, 2022, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board approve the regular session minutes of August 8, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board approve the regular session minutes of August 8, 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: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Approve the regular session minutes of August 15, 2022, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the regular session minutes of August 15, 2022, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: MartinThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the roll call shows 4 yes and Carol Martin abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board approve the regular session minutes of August 15, 2022, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Watkins)
A7. Consent Calendar: review and approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. C. Martin asked about the funding source for Item #4, a change order for the Rivers Edge project. S. Crane responded, that it was funded by the MassWorks grant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. C. Martin asked about the funding source for Item #4, a change order for the Rivers Edge project. S. Crane responded, that it was funded by the MassWorks grant. 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)
A11. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 15, 2022 with the intent to hold...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 15, 2022 with the intent to hold said minutes of August 15, 2022; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7), to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al: July 8, 2008; July 2, 2008; June 23, 2008; June 16, 2008; June 9, 2008; June 2, 2008; May 5, 2008; April 28, 2008; March 17, 2008; February 25, 2008; February 19, 2008; February 11, 2008; March 23, 2009; January 19, 2010; January 12, 2015; February 10, 2015; March 16, 2015; April 13, 2015; May 18, 2015; June 24, 2015; July 13, 2015; September 8, 2015; September 11, 2015; October 5, 2015; February 1, 2016; March 21, 2016; May 23, 2016; August 3, 2016; July 24, 2017; September 18, 2017; April 30, 2018; February 4, 2019; March 25, 2019; July 15, 2019; September 2, 2021; November 8, 2021; January 10, 2022; January 18, 2022; January 24, 2022; February 9, 2022; February 28, 2022, and May 23, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and CELLCO Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. C. Karlson declared that a publ
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 15, 2022 with the intent to hold said minutes of August 15, 2022; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7), to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al: July 8, 2008; July 2, 2008; June 23, 2008; June 16, 2008; June 9, 2008; June 2, 2008; May 5, 2008; April 28, 2008; March 17, 2008; February 25, 2008; February 19, 2008; February 11, 2008; March 23, 2009; January 19, 2010; January 12, 2015; February 10, 2015; March 16, 2015; April 13, 2015; May 18, 2015; June 24, 2015; July 13, 2015; September 8, 2015; September 11, 2015; October 5, 2015; February 1, 2016; March 21, 2016; May 23, 2016; August 3, 2016; July 24, 2017; September 18, 2017; April 30, 2018; February 4, 2019; March 25, 2019; July 15, 2019; September 2, 2021; November 8, 2021; January 10, 2022; January 18, 2022; January 24, 2022; February 9, 2022; February 28, 2022, and May 23, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and CELLCO Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. 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: 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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