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April 3, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins, Carol Martin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A12. Consent: a) Review and approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially act on items
Approve the Consent Calendar for April 3, 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar for April 3, 2023. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl noted that approval of Item #1 was not necessary as the subcommittee expired at the end of its term on January 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar for April 3, 2023. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl noted that approval of Item #1 was not necessary as the subcommittee expired at the end of its term on January 31, 2023. 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)
A11. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of March 20, 2023 and March 23, 2023
Approve the minutes of March 20, 2023, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of March 20, 2023, as amended. In discussion, the Board amended the minutes.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of March 20, 2023, as amended. In discussion, the Board amended the minutes. 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: Watkins)
Approve the minutes of March 23, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of March 23, 2023, as amended. C. Karlson corrected the header on the draft minutes.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl, Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of March 23, 2023, as amended. C. Karlson corrected the header on the draft minutes. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. Adopted 3-0-2.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
Approve the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Sub-Committee minutes of February 6, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Sub-Committee minutes of February 6, 2023, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson made corrections to the letterhead.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Sub-Committee minutes of February 6, 2023, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson made corrections to the letterhead. 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: Watkins)
Approve the Finance Committee Appointment Study Group Subcommittee minutes of January 9, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Finance Committee Appointment Study Group Subcommittee minutes of January 9, 2023, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson corrected the account of the vote to 2-0.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Finance Committee Appointment Study Group Subcommittee minutes of January 9, 2023, as amended. In discussion, C. Karlson corrected the account of the vote to 2-0. 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)
A7. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local...
At 8:26 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2023-0001, Step 3; b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2022-0004, Step 3; c) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: ▪ International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 ; ▪ New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 ; ▪ Wayland Department of Public Works Association, Teamsters Local 170; ▪ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Wayland Local 690-1 & 2; ▪ Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO; d) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 20 and March 23, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; e) 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 the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., relative to property and developme
From the minutes
“At 8:26 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2023-0001, Step 3; b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2022-0004, Step 3; c) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: ▪ International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 ; ▪ New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 ; ▪ Wayland Department of Public Works Association, Teamsters Local 170; ▪ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Wayland Local 690-1 & 2; ▪ Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO; d) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 20 and March 23, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; e) 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 the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road: June 25, June 28, December 17, 2007; February 4, February 11, February 25, March 10, March 17, March 24, June 2, June 9, 2008; January 5, July 20, July 30, August 17, August 31, September 8, and September 21, 2009; f) 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 strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator); April 15, April 26, and May 3, 2021. g) 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 strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Acting Town Manager); May 23, August 29, and November 7, 2022, and h) 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 strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel (Town Manager); December 12, December 16, and December 20, 2022: 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: Watkins)
A3. Interview, discuss and appoint a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Wayland Housing Partnership as
Appoint Jim Grumbach to the Wayland Housing Authority as an associate member for a term ending June 30, 2024
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board appoint Jim Grumbach to the Wayland Housing Authority as an associate member for a term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board appoint Jim Grumbach to the Wayland Housing Authority as an associate member for a term ending June 30, 2024. 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: Martin)
A10. Town Center Gift Funds: a) Review accounting of available funds b) Discussion and potential
Approve $16,000 for the May 20 Musical Festival to be funded from the Town Center gift fund
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve $16,000 for the May 20 Musical Festival to be funded from the Town Center gift fund. T. Fay noted that the total included $3,800 for reimbursement.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve $16,000 for the May 20 Musical Festival to be funded from the Town Center gift fund. T. Fay noted that the total included $3,800 for reimbursement. Roll Call 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)
A14. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:39 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 10:39 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board. 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)
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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