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August 7, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Thomas Fay, Anne Brensley
Every vote, in order
A3. Board Appointments
Appoint J. Brown to the Conservation Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint J. Brown to the Conservation Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint J. Brown to the Conservation Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint G. Dale to the Historic District Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint G. Dale to the Historic District Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint G. Dale to the Historic District Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint S. Weinstein to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint S. Weinstein to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint S. Weinstein to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2025. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Confirm the appointment of J. Espiritusanto-Vega to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust by the Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2025 and to confirm the appointment of K. Pierce to...
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to confirm the appointment of J. Espiritusanto-Vega to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust by the Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2025 and to confirm the appointment of K. Pierce to the Community Preservation Committee by the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026 and L. Raferty to the Youth Advisory Committee by the Board of Health for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to confirm the appointment of J. Espiritusanto-Vega to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust by the Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2025 and to confirm the appointment of K. Pierce to the Community Preservation Committee by the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026 and L. Raferty to the Youth Advisory Committee by the Board of Health for a term ending June 30, 2026. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A11. Town Center Gift Funds: a) Review accounting of available funds b) Discussion and potential
Authorize the expenditure of $43,085 from the Town Center Residential Dwelling Gift Fund on outstanding BETA, Inc. invoices. M. McCall suggested an amendment to the motion to include 'Task Order...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board authorize the expenditure of $43,085 from the Town Center Residential Dwelling Gift Fund on outstanding BETA, Inc. invoices. M. McCall suggested an amendment to the motion to include 'Task Order No. 6' which was not accepted.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board authorize the expenditure of $43,085 from the Town Center Residential Dwelling Gift Fund on outstanding BETA, Inc. invoices. M. McCall suggested an amendment to the motion to include 'Task Order No. 6' which was not accepted. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A12. Open Meeting Law Complaint: review complaint and discuss response to George Harris'
Authorize the Town Manager to work with the Select Board Chair to formulate a response to the complainant and the Attorney General's Office on or before August 14, 2023 which acknowledges the...
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Select Board Chair to formulate a response to the complainant and the Attorney General's Office on or before August 14, 2023 which acknowledges the complaint and the Board's intent to enhance the meeting minutes to reflect a more detailed summary which would be considered at the Board's next meeting.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Select Board Chair to formulate a response to the complainant and the Attorney General's Office on or before August 14, 2023 which acknowledges the complaint and the Board's intent to enhance the meeting minutes to reflect a more detailed summary which would be considered at the Board's next meeting. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A13. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b.) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Approve item 2 of the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve item 2 of the Consent Calendar. W. Whitney expressed concern that there was only one bidder for a $500,000 contract. J. Bugbee joined the meeting and reported that DPW Director felt that the Chapter 90 bid resulted in a low number of bidders due to the timing of the bid, but felt it was still a valid bid because the costs were competitive.
The roll call lists Anne Brensley and Thomas Fay, but the minutes do not show them as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve item 2 of the Consent Calendar. W. Whitney expressed concern that there was only one bidder for a $500,000 contract. J. Bugbee joined the meeting and reported that DPW Director felt that the Chapter 90 bid resulted in a low number of bidders due to the timing of the bid, but felt it was still a valid bid because the costs were competitive. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A14. Minutes
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road: February...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road: February 4, June 3, June 10, June 26, July 31, August 12, August 26, September 9 2019; September 21, October 19, November 9, December 7, 2020; January 4, February 22, March 8, April 5, May 3, May 10, June 7, June 29, July 12, July 26, August 9, September 2, October 4, October 13, October 18, November 2, November 8, November 22, 2021; January 3, and January 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC., relative to property and development located off 400-440 Boston Post Road: February 4, June 3, June 10, June 26, July 31, August 12, August 26, September 9 2019; September 21, October 19, November 9, December 7, 2020; January 4, February 22, March 8, April 5, May 3, May 10, June 7, June 29, July 12, July 26, August 9, September 2, October 4, October 13, October 18, November 2, November 8, November 22, 2021; January 3, and January 18, 2022. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to pending litigation on 20 Millbrook Road for the following dates: March 13, April 24, and July 24, 2017
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to pending litigation on 20 Millbrook Road for the following dates: March 13, April 24, and July 24, 2017.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to pending litigation on 20 Millbrook Road for the following dates: March 13, April 24, and July 24, 2017. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to litigation re: Authority to Waive the Necessity for the Town of Wayland to Hold An Annual Town Meeting before Seating Duly Elected...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to litigation re: Authority to Waive the Necessity for the Town of Wayland to Hold An Annual Town Meeting before Seating Duly Elected Officials (Watkins) on the following dates: August 8, August 21, and August 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to litigation re: Authority to Waive the Necessity for the Town of Wayland to Hold An Annual Town Meeting before Seating Duly Elected Officials (Watkins) on the following dates: August 8, August 21, and August 28, 2020. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 for the...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 for the following dates: May 1, 2017; September 2, October 4, November 22, December 13, 2021; January 3, January 10, January 18, January 24, and March 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 for the following dates: May 1, 2017; September 2, October 4, November 22, December 13, 2021; January 3, January 10, January 18, January 24, and March 14, 2022. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to pending litigation following a Department of Labor Relations Complaint filed by the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT,...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to pending litigation following a Department of Labor Relations Complaint filed by the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO on the dates May 10 and July 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to pending litigation following a Department of Labor Relations Complaint filed by the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO on the dates May 10 and July 26, 2021. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's Tower Lease agreement with Horizon Towers relative...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's Tower Lease agreement with Horizon Towers relative to property located on Reeves Hill located at 139 Old Connecticut Path and 0 Old Connecticut Path on December 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's Tower Lease agreement with Horizon Towers relative to property located on Reeves Hill located at 139 Old Connecticut Path and 0 Old Connecticut Path on December 13, 2021. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to litigation related to Office of Civil Rights Complaint #01-22-1035 Wayland Public Schools for the following dates: August 21, 2021;...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to litigation related to Office of Civil Rights Complaint #01-22-1035 Wayland Public Schools for the following dates: August 21, 2021; January 10, April 4, and April 19, 2022
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to litigation related to Office of Civil Rights Complaint #01-22-1035 Wayland Public Schools for the following dates: August 21, 2021; January 10, April 4, and April 19, 2022 Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A18. 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 July 28, 2023 with the intent to hold...
At 10:02 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin, 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 July 28, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, and also 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 New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 Wayland Department of Public Works Association, Teamsters Local 170 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Wayland Local 690 - 1 & 2 Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL- CIO and also pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (3), to discuss strategy with respect to New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2022-001. Chair W. Whitney 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 10:02 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin, 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 July 28, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, and also 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 New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 Wayland Department of Public Works Association, Teamsters Local 170 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Wayland Local 690 - 1 & 2 Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL- CIO and also pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (3), to discuss strategy with respect to New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance #2022-001. Chair W. Whitney 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: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Martin)
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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