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April 10, 2023
8 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
A5. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) [withdrawn] b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent...
At 7:58 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) [withdrawn] b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2023-0001, 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 d) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of April 3, 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: January 4, January 11, 2010; June 13, 2013; July 14, 2014; March 16, April 7, September 21, October 5, November 2, 2015; April 19, May 23, July 13, September 26, and December 5, 2016 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.
From the minutes
“At 7:58 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) [withdrawn] b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2023-0001, 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 d) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of April 3, 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: January 4, January 11, 2010; June 13, 2013; July 14, 2014; March 16, April 7, September 21, October 5, November 2, 2015; April 19, May 23, July 13, September 26, and December 5, 2016 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)
A6. Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Statement of Interest Letter: discussion with
Sign the two forms as presented on page 169 to page 196 in the packet, by and through the Chair
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to sign the two forms as presented on page 169 to page 196 in the packet, by and through the Chair.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to sign the two forms as presented on page 169 to page 196 in the packet, by and through the Chair. 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)
A7. Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee: vote charge and membership to reinstate committee
Approve the charge and committee members set forth in the memorandum relative to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee, dated prepared April 4, 2023, as presented on page 197 in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, vote to approve the charge and committee members set forth in the memorandum relative to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee, dated prepared April 4, 2023, as presented on page 197 in the packet.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, vote to approve the charge and committee members set forth in the memorandum relative to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee, dated prepared April 4, 2023, as presented on page 197 in the packet. Roll Call 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)
A9. Affordable Housing: authorize Town Manager and senior staff to contact and negotiate with
Authorize Town Manager and senior staff to contact and negotiate with principals of Mill Creek Residential (297 Boston Post Road) and Cascade LLC (115 Boston Post Road) developments
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to authorize Town Manager and senior staff to contact and negotiate with principals of Mill Creek Residential (297 Boston Post Road) and Cascade LLC (115 Boston Post Road) developments. In discussion, the Board discussed the ownership issues related to the 60-unit Cascade Development and noted the concern for the density of the proposed 172-unit by Mill Creek Residential.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to authorize Town Manager and senior staff to contact and negotiate with principals of Mill Creek Residential (297 Boston Post Road) and Cascade LLC (115 Boston Post Road) developments. In discussion, the Board discussed the ownership issues related to the 60-unit Cascade Development and noted the concern for the density of the proposed 172-unit by Mill Creek Residential. 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)
A10. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of April 3, 2023: No action was taken on the minutes of
Approve and release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to Twenty Wayland, LLC. for the dates listed on the...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve and release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to Twenty Wayland, LLC. for the dates listed on the agenda in section A10.b.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve and release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to Twenty Wayland, LLC. for the dates listed on the agenda in section A10.b. 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 release with redactions of the executive minutes related to strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel Town Administrator, Acting Town Manager and Town...
A. Gutbezahl, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the release with redactions of the executive minutes related to strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel Town Administrator, Acting Town Manager and Town Manager as set forth in agenda in items A10.c, A10.d. and A10.e.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the release with redactions of the executive minutes related to strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel Town Administrator, Acting Town Manager and Town Manager as set forth in agenda in items A10.c, A10.d. and A10.e. 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)
A11. Consent: a) Review and approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially act on items
Approve the Consent Calendar for April 3, 2023
A. Gutbezahl, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar for April 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar for April 3, 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: Gutbezahl, second: Watkins)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:11 p.m., D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 10:11 p.m., D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, 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: Watkins, second: Gutbezahl)
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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