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March 20, 2023
9 recorded votes, 5 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
A15. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 6, 2023 with the intent to hold...
At 9:31 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 approve the executive session minutes of March 6, 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 contract negotiations with the Wayland Library Staff Association-MET, AFT, AFL- CIO: January 19; May 10; June 14; June 29; July 12; August 9; September 2 and October 4, 2021; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate on the litigation listed below: 1) Gregory Barchard et al. v. Verizon Wireless A/K/A Cello Partnership d/b/a Version Wireless et al., Middlesex Superior Court, C.A. No. 2281CV03371 - appeal of three pole location orders granted to Verizon; 2) Duane E. Galbi v. Jonathan Sachs Member of the Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, et al., Land Court, 19 MISC 000389 - appeal of ZBA decision granting permission to locate cell tower at 4 Meadowview Road; 3) Duane Galbi v. Michael Henley et al., Middlesex Superior Court, C.A. No. 2281CV02466 - appeal of ZBA grant of special permit to construct a shed at 197 Stonebridge Road; 4) Town of Wayland, by and through its Board of Health v. Kristopher Aleksov, Central
From the minutes
“At 9:31 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 approve the executive session minutes of March 6, 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 contract negotiations with the Wayland Library Staff Association-MET, AFT, AFL- CIO: January 19; May 10; June 14; June 29; July 12; August 9; September 2 and October 4, 2021; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate on the litigation listed below: 1) Gregory Barchard et al. v. Verizon Wireless A/K/A Cello Partnership d/b/a Version Wireless et al., Middlesex Superior Court, C.A. No. 2281CV03371 - appeal of three pole location orders granted to Verizon; 2) Duane E. Galbi v. Jonathan Sachs Member of the Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, et al., Land Court, 19 MISC 000389 - appeal of ZBA decision granting permission to locate cell tower at 4 Meadowview Road; 3) Duane Galbi v. Michael Henley et al., Middlesex Superior Court, C.A. No. 2281CV02466 - appeal of ZBA grant of special permit to construct a shed at 197 Stonebridge Road; 4) Town of Wayland, by and through its Board of Health v. Kristopher Aleksov, Central Housing Court Marlborough Session Docket No. 22H85CV000309 - enforcement action to compel compliance with Sanitary Code alleged violations at 224 West Plain Street; 5) Easy v. Wayland School Committee, et al., Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination - claims of discrimination on the basis of race; 6) Shapiro et al. v. Building Commissioner, Land Court, 22 MISC 000656 - complaint seeking to compel response to request for zoning enforcement relative to 9 Brewster Road. Chair C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matters may have 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)
A4. Verizon Cable Renewal License: review and discuss recommendation on a Renewal License
Approve the Verizon contract as presented beginning on page 23 on the packet
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Verizon contract as presented beginning on page 23 on the packet.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Verizon contract as presented beginning on page 23 on the packet. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A9. Minutes
Approve the release, with redactions, the executive session minutes as listed on the agenda
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the release, with redactions, the executive session minutes as listed on the agenda.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the release, with redactions, the executive session minutes as listed on the agenda. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the release, with redactions, the executive session minutes as listed on the agenda.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the release, with redactions, the executive session minutes as listed on the agenda. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
Approve the minutes of February 27, 2023, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 27, 2023, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 27, 2023, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
Approve the minutes of March 6, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 6, 2023, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 6, 2023, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A7. Consent: a) Review and approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially act on items
Include items 1, 3 and 4
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins requested item #2 be removed from the calendar. T. Fay amended the motion to include items 1, 3 and 4, seconded by A. Gutbezahl.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, D. Watkins requested item #2 be removed from the calendar. T. Fay amended the motion to include items 1, 3 and 4, seconded by A. Gutbezahl. 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 Consent Calendar Item #2 letter of support, in the packet, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve Consent Calendar Item #2 letter of support, in the packet, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve Consent Calendar Item #2 letter of support, in the packet, 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)
A12. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 11:16 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 11:16 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, 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: Fay, 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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