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May 15, 2023
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Organization of the Board: a) Discussion and vote to elect Chair and Vice Chair/Clerk: W
Elect W. Whitney to serve as the Chair of the Select Board and C. Martin to serve as Vice-Chair for a term ending after the next Annual Town Meeting
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to elect W. Whitney to serve as the Chair of the Select Board and C. Martin to serve as Vice-Chair for a term ending after the next Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to elect W. Whitney to serve as the Chair of the Select Board and C. Martin to serve as Vice-Chair for a term ending after the next Annual Town Meeting. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Brensley)
Adopt the Governance Guidelines, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adopt the Governance Guidelines, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to adopt the Governance Guidelines, as amended. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A6. Acceptance and Creation of Gift Fund: by request of the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and
Create a gift fund for the purposes of accepting monetary donations or gifts for the Wayland Multicultural Festival on Sunday, May 21, 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board create a gift fund for the purposes of accepting monetary donations or gifts for the Wayland Multicultural Festival on Sunday, May 21, 2023. In discussion, Y. Ranjan, Chair of the HRDEIC joined the meeting in person and commented on how surplus funds could be used in future years. C. Martin suggested any surplus funds be carried to support future events. W. Whitney suggested the motion be amended again, T. Fay noted that he was not comfortable with the amendment because future years were not listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board create a gift fund for the purposes of accepting monetary donations or gifts for the Wayland Multicultural Festival on Sunday, May 21, 2023. In discussion, Y. Ranjan, Chair of the HRDEIC joined the meeting in person and commented on how surplus funds could be used in future years. C. Martin suggested any surplus funds be carried to support future events. W. Whitney suggested the motion be amended again, T. Fay noted that he was not comfortable with the amendment because future years were not listed on the agenda. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A7. Discussion and possible vote on whether to endorse, and whether to co-sponsor, a Town
Endorse and co-sponsor, a Town-SPIRIT program (Site Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together) in collaboration with the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to endorse and co-sponsor, a Town-SPIRIT program (Site Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together) in collaboration with the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC). K. Blumenfeld, Oxbow Road, Vice-Chair of the HRDEIC joined the meeting in person and described the SPIRIT program.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to endorse and co-sponsor, a Town-SPIRIT program (Site Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together) in collaboration with the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC). K. Blumenfeld, Oxbow Road, Vice-Chair of the HRDEIC joined the meeting in person and described the SPIRIT program. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A9. E-Signatures: Discussion and possible adoption of M.G.L. Chapter 110G, regarding the use of
Recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 110G, and that executed documents by members with electronic signatures or with wet ink signatures will carry the same legal weight and effect
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 110G, and that executed documents by members with electronic signatures or with wet ink signatures will carry the same legal weight and effect.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 110G, and that executed documents by members with electronic signatures or with wet ink signatures will carry the same legal weight and effect. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A10. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of April 24, 2023, May 1 and May 2, 2023
Approve the minutes of April 24, 2023, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of April 24, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, MartinAbstained: Brensley, Whitney
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of April 24, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley, W. Whitney. Approved 3-0-2.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Approve the minutes of May 1, 2023, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of May 1, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, MartinAbstained: Brensley, Whitney
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of May 1, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley, W. Whitney. Approved 3-0-2.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A11. Consent Calendar: a) Review and approve listed items
Approve Items #1, #2 and #4 to approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. C. Martin requested Item #3 and Item #5 be moved off the Consent Calendar for discussion. T. Fay, amended the motion to approve Items #1, #2 and #4, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. C. Martin requested Item #3 and Item #5 be moved off the Consent Calendar for discussion. T. Fay, amended the motion to approve Items #1, #2 and #4, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A11.b.) Discuss, consider, and potentially act on items removed from Consent, if any: Public
Approve Item #3 on the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve Item #3 on the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve Item #3 on the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:59 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:59 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to adjourn the meeting. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, 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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