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September 19, 2022
7 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
A2.5. 2022 Massachusetts General Election Early Voting Hours Reduction: review request by the
Adopt the 2022 Massachusetts General Election Early Voting Hours as presented in the packet
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board adopt the 2022 Massachusetts General Election Early Voting Hours as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board adopt the 2022 Massachusetts General Election Early Voting Hours as presented in 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: Martin, second: Fay)
A7.c. Town Manager Search: Screening Committee appointments
Authorize John Bugbee to thank and inform nine (9) candidates: J. Kurtz, G. Schuler, S. Klitgord, D. Leard, D. Bernstein, J. Gardner, J. Levine, J. Reid and S. Pope that they will not be selected...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board authorize John Bugbee to thank and inform nine (9) candidates: J. Kurtz, G. Schuler, S. Klitgord, D. Leard, D. Bernstein, J. Gardner, J. Levine, J. Reid and S. Pope that they will not be selected as members of the screening committee. In discussion, C. Martin expressed concern about having representation from all precincts. There was a discussion about the importance of having each precinct represented. C. Karlson noted that the screening committee members would be acting on behalf of the whole Town and would not serve to represent a single precinct. D. Watkins expressed disagreement with the process. There was continued discussion on how to narrow down the list. D. Watkins expressed preference to not include any Board members on the screening committee. C. Karlson noted that the motion provided ten (10) candidates who represented all four precincts for deliberation at the next meeting. C. Martin offered an amendment to the motion to remove D. Bernstein from the motion to keep him for consideration. A. Gutbezahl did not accept the amendment because D. Bernstein did not garner votes from a majority of the Board.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, KarlsonNo: WatkinsAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board authorize John Bugbee to thank and inform nine (9) candidates: J. Kurtz, G. Schuler, S. Klitgord, D. Leard, D. Bernstein, J. Gardner, J. Levine, J. Reid and S. Pope that they will not be selected as members of the screening committee. In discussion, C. Martin expressed concern about having representation from all precincts. There was a discussion about the importance of having each precinct represented. C. Karlson noted that the screening committee members would be acting on behalf of the whole Town and would not serve to represent a single precinct. D. Watkins expressed disagreement with the process. There was continued discussion on how to narrow down the list. D. Watkins expressed preference to not include any Board members on the screening committee. C. Karlson noted that the motion provided ten (10) candidates who represented all four precincts for deliberation at the next meeting. C. Martin offered an amendment to the motion to remove D. Bernstein from the motion to keep him for consideration. A. Gutbezahl did not accept the amendment because D. Bernstein did not garner votes from a majority of the Board. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 3-1-1.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
Congratulate the seven (7) candidates: and offer them a position on the screening committee and authorize J. Bugbee to do so: S. Wynne, C. Hetzner, J. Steele, A. Gordon, B. Huss, L. Anderson, and...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board congratulate the seven (7) candidates: and offer them a position on the screening committee and authorize J. Bugbee to do so: S. Wynne, C. Hetzner, J. Steele, A. Gordon, B. Huss, L. Anderson, and T. Klem. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that this motion was aligned with the consultants' recommendation. T. Fay restated his preference to include both B. O'Herlihy and a Board member. C. Karlson and A. Gutbezahl expressed preference to include a Board member.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board congratulate the seven (7) candidates: and offer them a position on the screening committee and authorize J. Bugbee to do so: S. Wynne, C. Hetzner, J. Steele, A. Gordon, B. Huss, L. Anderson, and T. Klem. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that this motion was aligned with the consultants' recommendation. T. Fay restated his preference to include both B. O'Herlihy and a Board member. C. Karlson and A. Gutbezahl expressed preference to include a Board member. 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)
A8. Snowplowing Appeals for FY2023: review and act on requests
Deny the two snow plowing appeal applications
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to deny the two snow plowing appeal applications. In discussion, S. Crane noted that there was no new information submitted since the Board's previous denial.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to deny the two snow plowing appeal applications. In discussion, S. Crane noted that there was no new information submitted since the Board's previous denial. 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)
A9. Annual Report: finalize and approve
Approve the Annual Report submission and authorize D. Watkins to revise as discussed and submit
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Annual Report submission and authorize D. Watkins to revise as discussed and submit.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Annual Report submission and authorize D. Watkins to revise as discussed and submit. 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)
A13. Consent Calendar: review and approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, 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: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 11:20 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 11:20 p.m., T. Fay 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: Fay, 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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