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November 20, 2023
10 recorded votes, 4 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. Public Hearing on Tax Rate & Tax Classification a) Meeting and presentation with the Board of
Select a minimum residential tax factor of one for FY 2024
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl that the Board vote to select a minimum residential tax factor of one for FY 2024.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl that the Board vote to select a minimum residential tax factor of one for FY 2024. 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)
Adopt a Residential Exemption for FY 2024
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board adopt a Residential Exemption for FY 2024.
No: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board adopt a Residential Exemption for FY 2024. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion did not carry. 0-5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Adopt a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board adopt a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2023.
No: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board adopt a Small Commercial Exemption for FY 2023. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion did not carry. 0-5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A4. Pequot Road Stop Sign Request: Invite attendance by Ed Burman, Acting Chief of Police
Support the installation of stop signs at the Happy Hollow and Pequot Road as described in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board support the installation of stop signs at the Happy Hollow and Pequot Road as described in the packet.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board support the installation of stop signs at the Happy Hollow and Pequot Road as described in the packet. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and possible vote to appoint
Appoint S. Fischer to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint S. Fischer to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint S. Fischer to the Conservation Commission 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: Martin, second: Fay)
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 C. Martin to adopt the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin 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: Martin)
A6. Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC)
Support and endorse the statement previously made by the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) with respect to Israel-Gaza
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board support and endorse the statement previously made by the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) with respect to Israel-Gaza.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board support and endorse the statement previously made by the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) with respect to Israel-Gaza. 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)
Endorse and adopt for publication the Statement of the Select Board Regarding Recent Events as provided on page 73 of the packet
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board endorse and adopt for publication the Statement of the Select Board Regarding Recent Events as provided on page 73 of the packet. In discussion, T. Fay suggested a press release.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board endorse and adopt for publication the Statement of the Select Board Regarding Recent Events as provided on page 73 of the packet. In discussion, T. Fay 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: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
A8. Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting: Discussion and possible vote to determine a position on the
Support the amendment to the Special Town Meeting Warrant Article which reads as follows: Article 1. Wayland Teachers and Educational Secretaries Contract Funding proposed by petitioners: "The...
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board support the amendment to the Special Town Meeting Warrant Article which reads as follows: Article 1. Wayland Teachers and Educational Secretaries Contract Funding proposed by petitioners: "The Meeting will be to determine whether the Town will vote to transfer available funds from the Unclassified: Reserve for Salary Settlement FY24, and to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate said sums to and among the personnel and line items affected thereby in such amounts as are proper and required. This transfer is for the purpose of funding FY24, the first year of the collective bargaining agreements for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 reached between the Wayland Teachers Association (WTA), Wayland Educational Secretaries Association (WESA) and the Wayland School Committee."
No: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board support the amendment to the Special Town Meeting Warrant Article which reads as follows: Article 1. Wayland Teachers and Educational Secretaries Contract Funding proposed by petitioners: "The Meeting will be to determine whether the Town will vote to transfer available funds from the Unclassified: Reserve for Salary Settlement FY24, and to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate said sums to and among the personnel and line items affected thereby in such amounts as are proper and required. This transfer is for the purpose of funding FY24, the first year of the collective bargaining agreements for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 reached between the Wayland Teachers Association (WTA), Wayland Educational Secretaries Association (WESA) and the Wayland School Committee." Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion did not carry. 0-5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
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 November 6, 2023 with the intent to hold...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, 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 November 6, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate on: Town of Wayland, MA v. 3M Company, et al., docket no. 2:23- cv- 01897-RMG. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, 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 November 6, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate on: Town of Wayland, MA v. 3M Company, et al., docket no. 2:23- cv- 01897-RMG. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating and/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: 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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