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June 5, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 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
A11.a) Review and approve listed items
Approve Consent Calendar Items #1, #2 and #3
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve Consent Calendar Items #1, #2 and #3.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve Consent Calendar Items #1, #2 and #3. 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)
A3. Public Hearing for Pole Petition - Eversource Grant of Location: Shaw Drive, Southerly side,
Approve subject to demonstration of abutter notifications
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to vote to permit Eversource to install one new pole (#152/18A) and also grant permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes, A. Gutbezahl requested an amendment to the motion that approval be subject to reimbursing the Town for expenses related to notifying abutters and posting a public notice. W. Whitney also amended the motion to approve subject to demonstration of abutter notifications. T. Fay accepted the amendments.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to vote to permit Eversource to install one new pole (#152/18A) and also grant permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes, A. Gutbezahl requested an amendment to the motion that approval be subject to reimbursing the Town for expenses related to notifying abutters and posting a public notice. W. Whitney also amended the motion to approve subject to demonstration of abutter notifications. T. Fay accepted the amendments. 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)
A4. Board Appointments: a) Joint meeting with the School Committee to interview, discuss and vote
Approve the list of appointments as listed on the agenda
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the list of appointments as listed on the agenda. C. Martin suggested the Board discuss filling other board and committee vacancies, such as the Finance Committee. W. Whitney suggested the Board honor the Annual Town Meeting approval to adopt a new appointment process, he also suggested the Board request that the current members continue to serve until that time.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the list of appointments as listed on the agenda. C. Martin suggested the Board discuss filling other board and committee vacancies, such as the Finance Committee. W. Whitney suggested the Board honor the Annual Town Meeting approval to adopt a new appointment process, he also suggested the Board request that the current members continue to serve until that time. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A5. Middlesex County Retirement System: discuss and vote to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
Accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 allowing a one- time Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, vote to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 allowing a one- time Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees. In discussion, T. Fay asked how the adjustment compares to other counties. M. McCall provided some background on the role of Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC).
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, vote to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 allowing a one- time Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees. In discussion, T. Fay asked how the adjustment compares to other counties. M. McCall provided some background on the role of Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A6. Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) - discuss and vote to authorize Town Manager,
Authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall, to sign inter- municipal agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office, as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, vote to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall, to sign inter- municipal agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office, as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, vote to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall, to sign inter- municipal agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office, as presented in the packet. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A10. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of May 2, 2023, May 15, 2023 and May 22, 2023
Approve the minutes of May 2, 2023, May 15, 2023 and May 22, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of May 2, 2023, May 15, 2023 and May 22, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions to the minutes.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of May 2, 2023, May 15, 2023 and May 22, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions to the minutes. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A11.b.) Discuss, consider, and potentially act on items removed from Consent, if any: Public Buildings
Approve the contract with Elizabeth Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $2,742,500; including two add alternates: Alternate #1: Epoxy Flooring for $55,000 and Alternate #2: Repair and Repainting...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the contract with Elizabeth Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $2,742,500; including two add alternates: Alternate #1: Epoxy Flooring for $55,000 and Alternate #2: Repair and Repainting of Exterior Wood and Metal for $43,000 for a total of $2,840,500. In discussion, T. Fay noted the Board agreed to authorize J. Bugbee to modify the language of the contract to match the motion.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the contract with Elizabeth Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $2,742,500; including two add alternates: Alternate #1: Epoxy Flooring for $55,000 and Alternate #2: Repair and Repainting of Exterior Wood and Metal for $43,000 for a total of $2,840,500. In discussion, T. Fay noted the Board agreed to authorize J. Bugbee to modify the language of the contract to match the motion. 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)
Approving Town Manager, Michael McCall, as signatory for the amended contract from LiRo Corp. - Amendment #3 to Task Order 4 - Council on Aging and Community Center for additional design services
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, approving Town Manager, Michael McCall, as signatory for the amended contract from LiRo Corp. - Amendment #3 to Task Order 4 - Council on Aging and Community Center for additional design services.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, approving Town Manager, Michael McCall, as signatory for the amended contract from LiRo Corp. - Amendment #3 to Task Order 4 - Council on Aging and Community Center for additional design services. 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 10:15 p.m., A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:15 p.m., A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay 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: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
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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