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December 18, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, William Whitney, Carol Martin
Absent: Anne Brensley
Every vote, in order
A4. Licensing: Vote to approve renewal of 2024 licenses listed below
Approve the renewal of 2024 Used Car Class II license for Wayland Auto Repairs & Sales, d/b/a Wayland Car Clinic at 356 Boston Post Road and designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign...
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the renewal of 2024 Used Car Class II license for Wayland Auto Repairs & Sales, d/b/a Wayland Car Clinic at 356 Boston Post Road and designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on the renewal.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the renewal of 2024 Used Car Class II license for Wayland Auto Repairs & Sales, d/b/a Wayland Car Clinic at 356 Boston Post Road and designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on the renewal. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A13. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar as it appears in the packet, and with the amendment of item #5 to include "$110.00 per ton", as the contract reads
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar as it appears in the packet, and with the amendment of item #5 to include "$110.00 per ton", as the contract reads.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar as it appears in the packet, and with the amendment of item #5 to include "$110.00 per ton", as the contract reads. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointment of A. Cherian to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending November 1, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to confirm the appointment of A. Cherian to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending November 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to confirm the appointment of A. Cherian to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending November 1, 2025. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint M. Raj as a non-voting member to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint M. Raj as a non-voting member to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint M. Raj as a non-voting member to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
A8. 2024 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): a) Vote to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. through Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. through Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. through Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
Establish that the 2024 Annual Town Meeting be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Wayland High School Field House
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board establish that the 2024 Annual Town Meeting be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Wayland High School Field House.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Select Board establish that the 2024 Annual Town Meeting be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Wayland High School Field House. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Insert the standard articles listed on the agenda to the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert the standard articles listed on the agenda to the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, C. Martin asked about the distinction between submitting and sponsoring Article 6. FY 2025 Omnibus Budget. M. McCall cited Town code Section 36-6 requires that no article, other than one submitted by the Moderator, Town Clerk, or the requisite number of petitioners, shall be inserted in the warrant for any Town meeting unless so voted by a board, commission, committee, or other governmental body and therefore recommended the Board vote to insert the Omnibus article into the warrant. C. Martin suggested revisions to the language on the request forms.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert the standard articles listed on the agenda to the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, C. Martin asked about the distinction between submitting and sponsoring Article 6. FY 2025 Omnibus Budget. M. McCall cited Town code Section 36-6 requires that no article, other than one submitted by the Moderator, Town Clerk, or the requisite number of petitioners, shall be inserted in the warrant for any Town meeting unless so voted by a board, commission, committee, or other governmental body and therefore recommended the Board vote to insert the Omnibus article into the warrant. C. Martin suggested revisions to the language on the request forms. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A10. WayCam: Discussion and possible vote on supplemental funding for FY 2024
Authorize the Town Manager to determine a funding source for the expense at a maximum of $15,000
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve a supplemental funding of $15,000 for FY 2024 only to WayCam. A. Gutbezahl amended the motion, seconded by T. Fay, to authorize the Town Manager to determine a funding source for the expense at a maximum of $15,000.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve a supplemental funding of $15,000 for FY 2024 only to WayCam. A. Gutbezahl amended the motion, seconded by T. Fay, to authorize the Town Manager to determine a funding source for the expense at a maximum of $15,000. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A18. Executive Session: a) 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 December 4, 2023 with the intent to hold...
At 10:22 p.m., 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 December 4, 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 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. 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 10:22 p.m., 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 December 4, 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 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. 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: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (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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