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February 6, 2023
12 recorded votes, 2 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
A4. Conflict of Interest Form: discuss potential comment for form submitted by Personnel Board
Approve, sign, and authorize the Chair to provide comments on the M.G.L. c 268A, §19 Form as presented on pages 10-11 in the packet and to encompass the Board's discussion
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve, sign, and authorize the Chair to provide comments on the M.G.L. c 268A, §19 Form as presented on pages 10-11 in the packet and to encompass the Board's discussion.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board approve, sign, and authorize the Chair to provide comments on the M.G.L. c 268A, §19 Form as presented on pages 10-11 in the packet and to encompass the Board's discussion. 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)
A13. Consent
Approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #4
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. D. Watkins wanted an opportunity to comment on the conflicts related to item #1. A. Gutbezahl suggested to move Item #2, #3 and #4. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl repeated his previous suggestion to list an agenda item that would allow items to be removed from the consent calendar for further discussion, as needed. T. Fay amended the motion, A. Gutbezahl seconded the amendment, to approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #4.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. D. Watkins wanted an opportunity to comment on the conflicts related to item #1. A. Gutbezahl suggested to move Item #2, #3 and #4. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl repeated his previous suggestion to list an agenda item that would allow items to be removed from the consent calendar for further discussion, as needed. T. Fay amended the motion, A. Gutbezahl seconded the amendment, to approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #4. 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)
A5. Board Appointments: a. Joint meeting with Planning Board to interview, discuss and appoint a
The Planning Board, jointly with the Select Board, appoint P. Shukla to the Planning Board as an associate member for a term ending at the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting
A. Lewis moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Planning Board, jointly with the Select Board, appoint P. Shukla to the Planning Board as an associate member for a term ending at the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members: yes: L. Kiernan, A. Lewis, I. Montague, J. Steel; absent: D. Hill). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A. Lewis moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Planning Board, jointly with the Select Board, appoint P. Shukla to the Planning Board as an associate member for a term ending at the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins; L. Kiernan, A. Lewis, I. Montague, J. Steel. NAY: None. ABSENT: D. Hill. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 9-0.” (second: Watkins)
A5.b. Interview and potential appointment to fill the vacancy for one student associate member, term
Appoint T. Sawrikar to the Energy & Climate Committee as student associate member, for a term ending June 30, 2025
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint T. Sawrikar to the Energy & Climate Committee as student associate member, for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint T. Sawrikar to the Energy & Climate Committee as student associate member, 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A6. Executive Session: A. 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 January 17, 2023, with the intent to...
At 8:31 p.m., 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) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of January 17, 2023, with the intent to hold said minutes; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (3) to discuss strategy and deliberate with respect to litigation concerning Duane E. Galbi v. Jonathan Sachs, et al. (Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals) and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, Land Court, Case No. 19 Miscellaneous 000389-DRR and pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (3) to discuss strategy and deliberate with respect to litigation concerning Duane E. Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and Michael Henley, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. 2281CV02466 regarding the property located at 197 Stonebridge Road. 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 8:31 p.m., 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) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of January 17, 2023, with the intent to hold said minutes; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (3) to discuss strategy and deliberate with respect to litigation concerning Duane E. Galbi v. Jonathan Sachs, et al. (Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals) and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, Land Court, Case No. 19 Miscellaneous 000389-DRR and pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (3) to discuss strategy and deliberate with respect to litigation concerning Duane E. Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and Michael Henley, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. 2281CV02466 regarding the property located at 197 Stonebridge Road. 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)
A8. ARPA Subcommittee: receive updated report, Board action as required: The American Rescue Plan
Approve the expenditure of $675,000 for repairs to the Snake Brook Dam and $25,000 for replacing defibrillators in certain town buildings
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board approve the expenditure of $675,000 for repairs to the Snake Brook Dam and $25,000 for replacing defibrillators in certain town buildings.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board approve the expenditure of $675,000 for repairs to the Snake Brook Dam and $25,000 for replacing defibrillators in certain town buildings. 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)
A9. 2023 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to
Insert and recommend approval of Article O. CPA: Set Asides and Transfers, Article P. CPA: Historic Preservation: Conservation of Gravestones in Town Cemeteries, Article Q. CPA: Historic...
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board vote to insert and recommend approval of Article O. CPA: Set Asides and Transfers, Article P. CPA: Historic Preservation: Conservation of Gravestones in Town Cemeteries, Article Q. CPA: Historic Preservation: Library Archival Document Conservation and Digitization, Article R. CPA: Open Space: Implementing Land Management Plan at Heard Farm, Article S. CPA: Open Space: Rehabilitation and Improvement of Cochituate Ball Field Outdoor Court.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board vote to insert and recommend approval of Article O. CPA: Set Asides and Transfers, Article P. CPA: Historic Preservation: Conservation of Gravestones in Town Cemeteries, Article Q. CPA: Historic Preservation: Library Archival Document Conservation and Digitization, Article R. CPA: Open Space: Implementing Land Management Plan at Heard Farm, Article S. CPA: Open Space: Rehabilitation and Improvement of Cochituate Ball Field Outdoor Court. 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)
Insert and recommend approval of Article A. Recognize Citizens and Employees as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to insert and recommend approval of Article A. Recognize Citizens and Employees as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to insert and recommend approval of Article A. Recognize Citizens and Employees 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)
Insert Article FF. Amend Zoning Bylaw Chapter 198: [St. Ann's Area Housing] overlay
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article FF. Amend Zoning Bylaw Chapter 198: [St. Ann's Area Housing] overlay.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article FF. Amend Zoning Bylaw Chapter 198: [St. Ann's Area Housing] overlay. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed, 0-5.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A12. Minutes: Review and approve the minutes of January 17, 2023 and January 23, 2023
Approve the minutes of January 17, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of January 17, 2023, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of January 17, 2023, 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: Gutbezahl)
Approve the minutes of January 23, 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of January 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of January 23, 2023. 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)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:34 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 10:34 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board. 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)
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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