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September 11, 2023
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Thomas Fay arrived after the meeting began (at 8:46 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A3. Energy and Climate update: invite attendance by Abigail Shute, Sustainability Manager and Ellen
Authorize Michael McCall to finalize and sign the letter on behalf of the Town regarding the proposed DPU Guidelines for Community Aggregation Plans (as amended)
A. Gutbezahl moved the amendment, C. Martin accepted the amendment. There was a discussion and A. Gutbezahl withdrew his previous amendment and moved to re-amend the motion to remove the correspondence with the legislature, C. Martin accepted the second amendment. There was further discussion regarding the responsive comments versus more substantive testimony.
Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyCarol Martin’s motion, amended twice in discussion (the second amendment removed the correspondence with the legislature); the minutes do not separately record votes on the amendments. The roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to authorize Michael McCall to finalize and sign the letter on behalf of the Town regarding the proposed Department of Public Utility Guidelines for Community Aggregation Plans in consultation with Sustainability Manager and the consultant. In discussion, E. Tohn suggest an amendment to the motion to include correspondence with the legislature. A. Gutbezahl moved the amendment, C. Martin accepted the amendment. There was a discussion and A. Gutbezahl withdrew his previous amendment and moved to re-amend the motion to remove the correspondence with the legislature, C. Martin accepted the second amendment. There was further discussion regarding the responsive comments versus more substantive testimony. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Be resolved to oppose the expansion of private jet facilities and use at Hanscom Field because of the unavoidable adverse climate and environmental impacts and because such expansion is contrary...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board be resolved to oppose the expansion of private jet facilities and use at Hanscom Field because of the unavoidable adverse climate and environmental impacts and because such expansion is contrary to equity and environmental justice goals for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board asked for more information, which M. McCall provided.
Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board be resolved to oppose the expansion of private jet facilities and use at Hanscom Field because of the unavoidable adverse climate and environmental impacts and because such expansion is contrary to equity and environmental justice goals for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board asked for more information, which M. McCall provided. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A4. Board Appointments: a) Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to
Approve the appointment A. Finlayson to the Historic District Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the appointment A. Finlayson to the Historic District Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026.
Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the appointment A. Finlayson to the Historic District Commission to a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Appoint P. Nagesha to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint P. Nagesha to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2026.
Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint P. Nagesha to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A5. Stop Sign Request for Sherman's Bridge Road: invite attendance by Ed Burman, Acting Police
Approve the stop sign request for Sherman's Bridge Road
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the stop sign request for Sherman's Bridge Road.
Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the stop sign request for Sherman's Bridge Road. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A8. 2023 Select Board Annual Report: review draft report
Approve the 2023 Select Board Annual Report, as amended
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the 2023 Select Board Annual Report, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the 2023 Select Board Annual Report, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A12. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b.) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve items the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve items the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve items the Consent Calendar. Roll Call 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)
A13. Minutes
Approve the minutes of July 10, 2023 as amended and July 28, 2023 as written
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of July 10, 2023, July 28, 2023 and August 7, 2023 as amended. In discussion, the Board revised the minutes of July 10, 2023 and opted to table the minutes of August 7, 2023 that were mislabeled as August 10, 2023 in the packet. C. Martin withdrew the initial motion and amended it to approve the minutes of July 10, 2023 as amended and July 28, 2023 as written, seconded by A. Gutbezahl.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of July 10, 2023, July 28, 2023 and August 7, 2023 as amended. In discussion, the Board revised the minutes of July 10, 2023 and opted to table the minutes of August 7, 2023 that were mislabeled as August 10, 2023 in the packet. C. Martin withdrew the initial motion and amended it to approve the minutes of July 10, 2023 as amended and July 28, 2023 as written, seconded by A. Gutbezahl. Roll Call 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)
Approve revised minutes of June 5, 2023 and June 20, 2023 as provided on pages 76-86 of the packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve revised minutes of June 5, 2023 and June 20, 2023 as provided on pages 76-86 of the packet. In discussion, the Board contemplated further revisions to satisfy the complaint.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve revised minutes of June 5, 2023 and June 20, 2023 as provided on pages 76-86 of the packet. In discussion, the Board contemplated further revisions to satisfy the complaint. Roll Call 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)
A17. 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 August 7, 2023 with the intent to hold...
At 9:18 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 August 7, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate regarding the national opioid multi-district litigation settlement allocation of funds and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to a New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance: Case Number: 01-23-0001-7213. 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 9:18 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 August 7, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate regarding the national opioid multi-district litigation settlement allocation of funds and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to a New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance: Case Number: 01-23-0001-7213. 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. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (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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