MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 4, 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
A5. Police Chief Appointment: to review, discuss and vote to confirm the Town Manager's appointment
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Burman as the Police Chief, subject to successful contract negotiation
W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Burman as the Police Chief, subject to successful contract negotiation. In discussion, the Board congratulated E. Burman and acknowledged E. Burman's important role protecting the community.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Burman as the Police Chief, subject to successful contract negotiation. In discussion, the Board congratulated E. Burman and acknowledged E. Burman's important role protecting the community. 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)
A6. Licensing: M. McCall noted that not all applicants had completed the paperwork and therefore some
Approve the 2024 renewal of the following licenses as presented in the December 1, 2023 memorandum to the Select Board pending receipt of all renewal paperwork; (where applicable); updated...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board vote to approve the 2024 renewal of the following licenses as presented in the December 1, 2023 memorandum to the Select Board pending receipt of all renewal paperwork; (where applicable); updated insurance information (where applicable); any outstanding taxes and/or fee payments (where applicable); and any outstanding inspections (where applicable) with the exception of Einstein Brothers Bagels for its Common Victuallers and Entertainment license, Bagel Table for its Common Victuallers, Wayland Car Clinic of Used Car Dealer's License Class II and Wayland Imports for Used Car Dealer's License Class II.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board vote to approve the 2024 renewal of the following licenses as presented in the December 1, 2023 memorandum to the Select Board pending receipt of all renewal paperwork; (where applicable); updated insurance information (where applicable); any outstanding taxes and/or fee payments (where applicable); and any outstanding inspections (where applicable) with the exception of Einstein Brothers Bagels for its Common Victuallers and Entertainment license, Bagel Table for its Common Victuallers, Wayland Car Clinic of Used Car Dealer's License Class II and Wayland Imports for Used Car Dealer's License Class II. 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: Fay)
The question of designating Michael McCall, Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2024 approved renewals listed in the December 1, 2023 memorandum, with the exception of Einstein...
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board vote the question of designating Michael McCall, Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2024 approved renewals listed in the December 1, 2023 memorandum, with the exception of Einstein Brothers Bagels, Bagel Table, Wayland Car Clinic and Wayland Imports.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board vote the question of designating Michael McCall, Town Manager, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2024 approved renewals listed in the December 1, 2023 memorandum, with the exception of Einstein Brothers Bagels, Bagel Table, Wayland Car Clinic and Wayland Imports. 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: Whitney)
The question of designating William Whitney, Chair, Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2024 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, the question of designating William Whitney, Chair, Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2024 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, the question of designating William Whitney, Chair, Select Board, as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2024 ABCC and liquor license renewal reports. 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: Fay)
A8. Energy and Climate - invite attendance by Ellen Tohn, Chair of Energy and Climate Committee to
Authorize the Town Manager and Sustainability Manager to sign all necessary documents and provide the use of the Town seal with respect to the ECO program
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board authorize the Town Manager and Sustainability Manager to sign all necessary documents and provide the use of the Town seal with respect to the ECO program. The Board discussed the request. W. Whitney suggested an amendment to the motion to authorize M. McCall in consultation with A. Shute to prevent confusion. A. Gutbezahl accepted the amendment to the motion, and T. Fay seconded.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board authorize the Town Manager and Sustainability Manager to sign all necessary documents and provide the use of the Town seal with respect to the ECO program. The Board discussed the request. W. Whitney suggested an amendment to the motion to authorize M. McCall in consultation with A. Shute to prevent confusion. A. Gutbezahl accepted the amendment to the motion, and T. Fay seconded. 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: Fay)
A10. Cultural Council Request - Utility Box Art Project: discussion on proposal submitted by Cultural
Approve the Utility Box Art Project
W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Utility Box Art Project.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Utility Box Art Project. 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)
A11. Flag Policy - discussion of proposed policy and potential vote to ratify the policy: M. McCall
Ratify the Flag Policy as presented on page 38 in the packet, as amended with technical and grammatical revisions
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to ratify the Flag Policy as presented on page 38 in the packet, as amended with technical and grammatical revisions.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to ratify the Flag Policy as presented on page 38 in the packet, as amended with technical and grammatical revisions. 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: Fay)
A17. Executive Session: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to
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 20, 2023 with the intent to...
At 10:25 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, 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 20, 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 related to MCRT Investments, LLC vs. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, HAC 2023-5. The Chair 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
“At 10:25 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, 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 20, 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 related to MCRT Investments, LLC vs. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, HAC 2023-5. The Chair 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: Martin, second: Fay)
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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