MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 7, 2022
8 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. 2022 Borrowing: Authorize approval of bond sale, award of bonds and the execution of documents
Authorize the approval, award and execution by the Select Board of the documents, as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board authorize the approval, award and execution by the Select Board of the documents, as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board authorize the approval, award and execution by the Select Board of the documents, 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: Gutbezahl)
A13. Consent Calendar
Approve the Consent Calendar, as amended
A. T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended. C. Martin asked for clarification on item #4. In discussion, C. Karlson acknowledged two public comments that raised concerns related to the Consent Items and reported that a response would be made.
From the minutes
“A. T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended. C. Martin asked for clarification on item #4. In discussion, C. Karlson acknowledged two public comments that raised concerns related to the Consent Items and reported that a response would be made. 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)
A4. & A5. National Grid Grant of Location Hearing
Approve the application from National Grid relative to the installation of plastic gas piping at 141 to 163 Concord Road and 322 Concord, as described in the petition and as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the application from National Grid relative to the installation of plastic gas piping at 141 to 163 Concord Road and 322 Concord, as described in the petition and as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the application from National Grid relative to the installation of plastic gas piping at 141 to 163 Concord Road and 322 Concord, as described in the petition and 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: Watkins)
A6.a Appointments to Committees: Interview and potential appointment of the following volunteer(s)
Appoint E. Donnelly to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a terming ending November 30, 2025
M. A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board appoint E. Donnelly to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a terming ending November 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“M. A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board appoint E. Donnelly to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a terming ending November 30, 2025. 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)
Appoint N. Mysore to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint N. Mysore to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint N. Mysore to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025. 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.b Appointments to Committees: Confirm the following appointments
Confirm the appointment of S. Greenbaum to the Community Preservation Committee as the Board of Public Works representative for a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board confirm the appointment of S. Greenbaum to the Community Preservation Committee as the Board of Public Works representative for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board confirm the appointment of S. Greenbaum to the Community Preservation Committee as the Board of Public Works representative for a term ending June 30, 2025. 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)
A12. Minutes: review and approve the minutes of October 17, 2022
Approve the regular session minutes of October 17, 2022, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the regular session minutes of October 17, 2022, as amended.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the regular session minutes of October 17, 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: Fay)
A16. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of Collins vs. Verizon et al; pursuant to...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of Collins vs. Verizon et al; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief); pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Acting Town Manager), and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022 with the intent to 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 C. Martin, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of Collins vs. Verizon et al; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief); pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Acting Town Manager), and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022 with the intent to 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: 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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