MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2022
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: Cherry Karlson
Every vote, in order
A4.b. Vote to adopt FY2023 tax rate policy
Select a residential tax factor of one for FY 2023
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board vote to select a residential tax factor of one for FY 2023.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board vote to select a residential tax factor of one for FY 2023. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
Choose a Residential Exemption for FY 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Residential Exemption for FY 2023.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, WatkinsThe minutes write "Adopted", but the count is 0-4, so the motion is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Residential Exemption for FY 2023. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 0-4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Choose a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2023.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, WatkinsThe minutes write "Adopted", but the count is 0-4, so the motion is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board choose a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2023. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 0-4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A6. Licensing
Approve the renewal of 2023 licenses to include Liquor licenses, Common Victualler's, Entertainment licenses, Used Car Dealership Class I, Used Car Dealership Class II and Sale of Second-hand...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T.Fay, to vote to approve the renewal of 2023 licenses to include Liquor licenses, Common Victualler's, Entertainment licenses, Used Car Dealership Class I, Used Car Dealership Class II and Sale of Second-hand Articles, as listed in the packet, and as amended.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T.Fay, to vote to approve the renewal of 2023 licenses to include Liquor licenses, Common Victualler's, Entertainment licenses, Used Car Dealership Class I, Used Car Dealership Class II and Sale of Second-hand Articles, as listed in the packet, and as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
Approve designating the Acting Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 approved renewals listed in the December 5, 2022 memorandum
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to approve designating the Acting Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 approved renewals listed in the December 5, 2022 memorandum.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to approve designating the Acting Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 approved renewals listed in the December 5, 2022 memorandum. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Approve designating Chair of the Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to approve designating Chair of the Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board vote to approve designating Chair of the Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2023 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A7.b. Review list of candidate Board articles
Approve the expenditures of ARPA funds to be received for projects listed: Fire Station II Generator, Fire Station II Building Project, Audio, Visual and Fiber Optics Upgrades at Council on...
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the expenditures of ARPA funds to be received for projects listed: Fire Station II Generator, Fire Station II Building Project, Audio, Visual and Fiber Optics Upgrades at Council on Aging/Community Center (COA/CC) Building, ARPA Funds Compliance Officer, Engineering: Permanent Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) Connection as prepared by C. Martin, for a total of $1.68 million dollars.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the expenditures of ARPA funds to be received for projects listed: Fire Station II Generator, Fire Station II Building Project, Audio, Visual and Fiber Optics Upgrades at Council on Aging/Community Center (COA/CC) Building, ARPA Funds Compliance Officer, Engineering: Permanent Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) Connection as prepared by C. Martin, for a total of $1.68 million dollars. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A12. Minutes: review and approve the minutes of November 21, 2022 and November 25, 2022
Approve the regular session minutes of November 21, 2022 and November 25, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the regular session minutes of November 21, 2022 and November 25, as amended.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the regular session minutes of November 21, 2022 and November 25, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A13. Consent Calendar
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. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A16. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, [Section] 21(a)(7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of November 21 and November 25, 2022 with...
At 9:06 p.m., D. Watkins 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 November 21 and November 25, 2022 with the intent to hold said minutes. Vice-Chair D. Watkins declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 9:06 p.m., D. Watkins 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 November 21 and November 25, 2022 with the intent to hold said minutes. Vice-Chair D. Watkins declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the Town. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: C. Karlson. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Watkins, 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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