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October 17, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins, Carol Martin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A4. Warrant for November 2022 State Election: review and vote to sign
Approve the warrant for the November 8, 2022 Massachusetts General Election, as presented on page 5 in the packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the warrant for the November 8, 2022 Massachusetts General Election, as presented on page 5 in the packet.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the warrant for the November 8, 2022 Massachusetts General Election, as presented on page 5 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A7. Minutes
Also release the minutes related to litigation Duane Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and CELLCO Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release with redactions the executive session minutes of August 29, 2022 related to the David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al. A. Gutbezahl amended the motion, seconded by D. Watkins, to also release the minutes related to litigation Duane Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and CELLCO Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release with redactions the executive session minutes of August 29, 2022 related to the David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al. A. Gutbezahl amended the motion, seconded by D. Watkins, to also release the minutes related to litigation Duane Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and CELLCO Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. 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)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland-1) Local 690 Wayland-2...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to 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 -2) as listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to 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 -2) as listed on the agenda. 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 regular session minutes of September 19, 2022, September 28, 2022 and October 3, 2022, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the regular session minutes of September 19, 2022, September 28, 2022 and October 3, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the regular session minutes of September 19, 2022, September 28, 2022 and October 3, 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: Gutbezahl, second: Watkins)
A8. Consent
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay 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: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A12. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police...
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)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief) and to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Union Grievance); and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 28, 2022 and October 3, 2022 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes. Chair 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)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief) and to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Union Grievance); and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 28, 2022 and October 3, 2022 with the intent to approve and hold said minutes. Chair 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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