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January 3, 2023
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: Thomas Fay
Every vote, in order
A3. Licensing: Vote to approve renewal of 2023 licenses to include (see agenda attachment for list of
Approve the licensing memorandum on page 5 in the packet, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board approve the licensing memorandum on page 5 in the packet, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board approve the licensing memorandum on page 5 in the packet, as amended. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Gutbezahl)
A12. Consent
The approval of the Consent Calendar
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, the approval of the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, the approval of the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A10. Minutes: review and approve the minutes of December 12, 2022; December 16, 2022 and December
Approve the minutes of December 12, 2022, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of December 12, 2022, as amended. In discussion, C. Martin offered to provide revisions to the minute taker.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of December 12, 2022, as amended. In discussion, C. Martin offered to provide revisions to the minute taker. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Approve the minutes of December 16, 2022, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of December 16, 2022, as amended. In discussion, C. Martin suggested semantical revisions.
Yes: Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of December 16, 2022, as amended. In discussion, C. Martin suggested semantical revisions. Vote: YEA: C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A15. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A , Section 21 (a) (2), (3),
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...
At 9:28 p.m., 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)(7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager: December 12, 2022; December 16, 2022; December 20, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A , Section 21 (a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. 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
“At 9:28 p.m., 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)(7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager: December 12, 2022; December 16, 2022; December 20, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A , Section 21 (a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. 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: A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (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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