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June 26, 2023
8 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
A3. FY23 Year Line Item Transfers: discussion with Town Manager and Finance Director; vote to approve
Approve the three line item appropriations as dictated in the memorandum included in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the three line item appropriations as dictated in the memorandum included in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the three line item appropriations as dictated in the memorandum included in the packet. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A8. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b.) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, 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)
A4. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint M. German and Y. Zhang to the Audit Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint M. German and Y. Zhang to the Audit Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint M. German and Y. Zhang to the Audit Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint M. Borkowski to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint M. Borkowski to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint M. Borkowski to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Approve the appointment L. Cohen to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the appointment L. Cohen to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. A. Brensley offered an amendment, seconded by T. Fay, to include the distinction that L. Cohen would fill the realtor vacancy.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the appointment L. Cohen to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. A. Brensley offered an amendment, seconded by T. Fay, to include the distinction that L. Cohen would fill the realtor vacancy. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A5. Cultural Council Non-Voting Position: (revisited)
Appoint A. Zhang to the Cultural Council, as an associate member for a term ending June 30, 2026
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint A. Zhang to the Cultural Council, as an associate member for a term ending June 30, 2026. C. Martin offered an amendment to include the term "non-voting" which was not accepted, A. Gutbezahl noted that "associate" member was sufficient.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint A. Zhang to the Cultural Council, as an associate member for a term ending June 30, 2026. C. Martin offered an amendment to include the term "non-voting" which was not accepted, A. Gutbezahl noted that "associate" member was sufficient. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A7. Response to Modera/Mill Creek: discussion and possible vote to select one Select Board member to
Have Chair W. Whitney work with the Town Manager and Town Counsel to craft a response to Mill Creek's proposal
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to vote to have Chair W. Whitney work with the Town Manager and Town Counsel to craft a response to Mill Creek's proposal.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to vote to have Chair W. Whitney work with the Town Manager and Town Counsel to craft a response to Mill Creek's proposal. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A12. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:19 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:19 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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