MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 6, 2023
8 recorded votes, 2 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
A10. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Adopt the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to adopt the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to adopt the Consent Calendar. 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: Gutbezahl)
A3. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and possible vote to appoint
Appoint D. Mitra to the Wayland Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint D. Mitra to the Wayland Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint D. Mitra to the Wayland Cultural Council 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)
A5. 104/106/110 Plain Road: Review and approve deed/Conservation Restriction Agreement: M. McCall
Approve deed/Conservation Restriction Agreement by grantor Michael Staiti to grantee Town of Wayland for the premises at 104, 106 and 110 Plain Road
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve deed/Conservation Restriction Agreement by grantor Michael Staiti to grantee Town of Wayland for the premises at 104, 106 and 110 Plain Road. In discussion, A. Brensley asked who wrote the agreement. M. Staiti joined the meeting via teleconference and confirmed that the Office of Environmental Affairs approved the conservation restriction, which had also been reviewed by the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve deed/Conservation Restriction Agreement by grantor Michael Staiti to grantee Town of Wayland for the premises at 104, 106 and 110 Plain Road. In discussion, A. Brensley asked who wrote the agreement. M. Staiti joined the meeting via teleconference and confirmed that the Office of Environmental Affairs approved the conservation restriction, which had also been reviewed by the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission. 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: Gutbezahl)
A6. Council on Aging/Community Center: discussion and update on status of project; possible vote to
Award the construction contract and authorize the Town Manager to sign all related documents
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board award the construction contract and authorize the Town Manager to sign all related documents. In discussion, C. Martin acknowledged a gift from the Friends of the Council on Aging and the work of B. Keefe and B. Sterling. A. Gutbezahl suggested a press release.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board award the construction contract and authorize the Town Manager to sign all related documents. In discussion, C. Martin acknowledged a gift from the Friends of the Council on Aging and the work of B. Keefe and B. Sterling. A. Gutbezahl suggested a press release. 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. Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting a) Review, discuss and potential vote on aspects of Special Town
Replace electronic voting with private paper ballots for the Special Town Meeting
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl that the Board vote to replace electronic voting with private paper ballots for the Special Town Meeting. In discussion, M. McCall confirmed the cost of the electronic voting for the last Town Meeting was $22,000.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, WhitneyNo: Gutbezahl, Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl that the Board vote to replace electronic voting with private paper ballots for the Special Town Meeting. In discussion, M. McCall confirmed the cost of the electronic voting for the last Town Meeting was $22,000. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay and W. Whitney. NAY: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-2-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A11. Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023 as written
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023 as amended. In discussion, the Board reviewed the minutes with no amendments. T. Fay withdrew the initial motion and moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023 as written.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023 as amended. In discussion, the Board reviewed the minutes with no amendments. T. Fay withdrew the initial motion and moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023 as written. 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)
Approve the release with redactions of the executive minutes as set forth in agenda items 11.b through 11.f on page 2 the meeting agenda
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the release with redactions of the executive minutes as set forth in agenda items 11.b through 11.f on page 2 the meeting agenda.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the release with redactions of the executive minutes as set forth in agenda items 11.b through 11.f on page 2 the meeting agenda. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Approved 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A15. 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 October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Brensley, 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 October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes. 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
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Brensley, 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 October 23, 2023 and October 25, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes. 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: Brensley)
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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