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April 24, 2023
6 recorded votes, 0 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
A6. Acceptance of Gift: Eliza Norton Foundation gift of dugouts for Cochituate Ball Field, discussion
Accept the gift for the purposes of constructing improvements to Cochituate Ball Park including without limitation the improvements set forth in the materials in the packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board accept the gift from the Eliza Norton Foundation for up to $175,000 for the construction of four covered dugouts and any remaining funds be returned to the Eliza Norton Foundation. A. Gutbezahl accepted T. Fay's amendment to include four covered dugouts with on-deck batting area, inclusive of required fencing for safety. C. Karlson expressed caution with making a motion with limiting specificity. A. Gutbezahl amended the main motion, and moved, seconded by C. Martin, to accept the gift for the purposes of constructing improvements to Cochituate Ball Park including without limitation the improvements set forth in the materials in the packet. C. Martin offered an amendment to the main motion to also include that any remaining funds be returned to the Eliza Norton Foundation, A. Gutbezahl accepted the amendment. In discussion, M. McCall noted that M.G.L Chapter 44 Section 53A grants the Board the authority to accept the gift.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board accept the gift from the Eliza Norton Foundation for up to $175,000 for the construction of four covered dugouts and any remaining funds be returned to the Eliza Norton Foundation. A. Gutbezahl accepted T. Fay's amendment to include four covered dugouts with on-deck batting area, inclusive of required fencing for safety. C. Karlson expressed caution with making a motion with limiting specificity. A. Gutbezahl amended the main motion, and moved, seconded by C. Martin, to accept the gift for the purposes of constructing improvements to Cochituate Ball Park including without limitation the improvements set forth in the materials in the packet. C. Martin offered an amendment to the main motion to also include that any remaining funds be returned to the Eliza Norton Foundation, A. Gutbezahl accepted the amendment. In discussion, M. McCall noted that M.G.L Chapter 44 Section 53A grants the Board the authority to accept the gift. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A7. Town Center Gift Funds: Discussion and approval of using funds for BETA Route 20 project
Authorize the use of Town Center Gift Funds for the net amount of BETA invoice number #21, dated 03/14/2023, where the net amount is the amount remaining after the revolving fund is expended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to authorize the use of Town Center Gift Funds for the net amount of BETA invoice number #21, dated 03/14/2023, where the net amount is the amount remaining after the revolving fund is expended.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to authorize the use of Town Center Gift Funds for the net amount of BETA invoice number #21, dated 03/14/2023, where the net amount is the amount remaining after the revolving fund is expended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A8. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of April 3 and April 10, 2023
Approve the minutes of April 3, 2023 and April 10, 2023, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of April 3, 2023 and April 10, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of April 3, 2023 and April 10, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Release the executive session minutes with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., as set forth in in section A8.b the agenda
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release the executive session minutes with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., as set forth in in section A8.b the agenda.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to release the executive session minutes with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., as set forth in in section A8.b the agenda. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Watkins)
A9. Consent: a) Review and approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially act on items
Approve the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A13. 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 April 10, 2023 with the intent to hold...
At 9:07 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 April 10, 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 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 9, January 23, February 6, March 6, March 13, March 27, April 24, May 1, May 15, June 5, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 18, October 2, October 10, November 6, November 20, 2017; January 8, January 16, January 22, May 23, June 11, June 25, July 16, July 23, August 6, September 5, October 1, 2018. Chair C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of the matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 9:07 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 April 10, 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 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 9, January 23, February 6, March 6, March 13, March 27, April 24, May 1, May 15, June 5, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 18, October 2, October 10, November 6, November 20, 2017; January 8, January 16, January 22, May 23, June 11, June 25, July 16, July 23, August 6, September 5, October 1, 2018. Chair C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of the 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)
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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