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October 3, 2022
7 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. 27 Sherman's Bridge Road: review and approve real estate closing documents
Approve and sign the real estate closing documents specific to the purchase and sale agreement of 27 Sherman's Bridge Road, as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve and sign the real estate closing documents specific to the purchase and sale agreement of 27 Sherman's Bridge Road, as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve and sign the real estate closing documents specific to the purchase and sale agreement of 27 Sherman's Bridge Road, as presented in the packet. 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)
A4. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): discussion and approval of funds for emergency MWRA
Approve $1.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for emergency connection and engineering to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve $1.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for emergency connection and engineering to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve $1.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for emergency connection and engineering to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). 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)
A6.c. Screening Committee create charge
Approve the proposed charge of the Screening Committee, as revised
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the proposed charge of the Screening Committee, as revised.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the proposed charge of the Screening Committee, as revised. 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)
A8. Acting Town Manager position: discussion of succession planning including potential approval of
Approve the appointment of John Bugbee as Acting Town Manager effective November 1, 2022
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the appointment of John Bugbee as Acting Town Manager effective November 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the appointment of John Bugbee as Acting Town Manager effective November 1, 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: Fay, second: Martin)
A10. Minutes: a. Review and approve the minutes of September 12, 2022 and September 19, 2022: The
Approve the regular session minutes of September 12, 2022, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the regular session minutes of September 12, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the regular session minutes of September 12, 2022, as amended. 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)
A11. Consent
Approve the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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)
A15. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session 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...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session 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 collective bargaining with: Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland-1) Local 690 Wayland-2 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 690 Wayland-2): March 15, 2021, June 14, 2021, July 26, 2021, September 2, 2021, October 4, 2021, November 22, 2021, December 13, 2021, December 20, 2021, January 3, 2022, January 10, 2022, January 18, 2022, January 24, 2022, March 14, 2022, and March 21, 2022, and; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the August 29, 2022 executive session minutes related to reviewing the minutes of David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al. and 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.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session 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 collective bargaining with: Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland-1) Local 690 Wayland-2 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 690 Wayland-2): March 15, 2021, June 14, 2021, July 26, 2021, September 2, 2021, October 4, 2021, November 22, 2021, December 13, 2021, December 20, 2021, January 3, 2022, January 10, 2022, January 18, 2022, January 24, 2022, March 14, 2022, and March 21, 2022, and; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the August 29, 2022 executive session minutes related to reviewing the minutes of David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al. and 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: Watkins)
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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