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January 23, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A11. Consent
Approve Consent Calendar Item #2
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve Consent Calendar Item #2.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve Consent Calendar Item #2. 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)
A5. Mill Creek: discuss request to join LIP (Local Initiative Program) for 297 Boston Post Road
Issue a response to the letter dated January 11, 2023 from Mill Creek Residential, as written by the Chair and M. Jaillet and signed by the Chair
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to issue a response to the letter dated January 11, 2023 from Mill Creek Residential, as written by the Chair and M. Jaillet and signed by the Chair. C. Martin suggested an amendment to the motion to include signatures of both authors, the amendment was not accepted.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to issue a response to the letter dated January 11, 2023 from Mill Creek Residential, as written by the Chair and M. Jaillet and signed by the Chair. C. Martin suggested an amendment to the motion to include signatures of both authors, the amendment was not accepted. 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)
A6. Saint Ann's Senior Village, 124 Cochituate Road: Review Town Manager's Office report and
Authorize M. Jaillet to submit a memorandum to the chairs of all Town boards and committees informing them of a possible affordable housing project by POUA, inform the boards and committees of the...
Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board authorize M. Jaillet to submit a memorandum to the chairs of all Town boards and committees informing them of a possible affordable housing project by POUA, that affordable housing comports with the Wayland Housing Production Plan approved by the Town of Wayland and inform the boards and committees of the opportunity to submit correspondence to the DHCD for purposes of a PEL issued by DHCD and request boards and committees to do the same. C. Martin suggested an amendment to the motion to exclude the language that referenced the Housing Production Plan. A Gutbezahl amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board authorize M. Jaillet to submit a memorandum to the chairs of all Town boards and committees informing them of a possible affordable housing project by POUA, inform the boards and committees of the opportunity to submit correspondence to the DHCD for purposes of a pending PEL to be issued by DHCD and requesting boards and committees opine on the suitability of the geographic location. C. Karlson welcomed public comment. John Rutledge, Windy Hill Lane, expressed concern with the plans and suggested the building be relocated to the South side of the property and away from his property, as he had stated in his letter to the Board. Barbara Rutledge, Windy Hill Lane, joined the meeting in person and expressed opposition to the current plans and urged the Board to reconsider. Quentin Nowland, joined the meeting in
From the minutes
“Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board authorize M. Jaillet to submit a memorandum to the chairs of all Town boards and committees informing them of a possible affordable housing project by POUA, that affordable housing comports with the Wayland Housing Production Plan approved by the Town of Wayland and inform the boards and committees of the opportunity to submit correspondence to the DHCD for purposes of a PEL issued by DHCD and request boards and committees to do the same. C. Martin suggested an amendment to the motion to exclude the language that referenced the Housing Production Plan. A Gutbezahl amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board authorize M. Jaillet to submit a memorandum to the chairs of all Town boards and committees informing them of a possible affordable housing project by POUA, inform the boards and committees of the opportunity to submit correspondence to the DHCD for purposes of a pending PEL to be issued by DHCD and requesting boards and committees opine on the suitability of the geographic location. C. Karlson welcomed public comment. John Rutledge, Windy Hill Lane, expressed concern with the plans and suggested the building be relocated to the South side of the property and away from his property, as he had stated in his letter to the Board. Barbara Rutledge, Windy Hill Lane, joined the meeting in person and expressed opposition to the current plans and urged the Board to reconsider. Quentin Nowland, joined the meeting in person and reported that the representatives from Saint Ann's project met with the neighbors, he also expressed concerns and suggested several alternative solutions. He expressed disappointment that the project had been contemplated for four years and the abutters were just recently contacted. David Shamoian, Windy Hill Lane, re-joined and also expressed concern that the project had been known for years and the abutters were just recently contacted. Diane and Larry Meador, Windy Hill Lane, joined the meeting via teleconference but experienced connection difficulties. 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: Fay)
A10. Minutes: Review and approve the minutes of January 3, 2023, January 9, 2023, January 10, 2023
Approve the minutes of January 3, 2023, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of January 3, 2023, as amended.
Yes: Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Fay
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of January 3, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: T. Fay. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Gutbezahl)
Approve the minutes of January 9, 2023, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of January 9, 2023, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of January 9, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Gutbezahl)
Approve the minutes of January 10, 2023, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of January 10, 2023, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of January 10, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A14. Executive Session: A. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of January 17, 2023 with the intent to hold...
At 8:22 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, 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 January 17, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; 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 consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real estate in regard to the purchase of Launcher Way: December 13, 2021; January 10, 2022; February 28, 2022 and August 15, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) review and consider releasing executive session minutes dated July 26, 2021 and October 4, 2021 related to discussion of strategy and attorney-client privilege with respect to litigation in Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al. 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 8:22 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, 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 January 17, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; 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 consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real estate in regard to the purchase of Launcher Way: December 13, 2021; January 10, 2022; February 28, 2022 and August 15, 2022; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) review and consider releasing executive session minutes dated July 26, 2021 and October 4, 2021 related to discussion of strategy and attorney-client privilege with respect to litigation in Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al. 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: Fay)
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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