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January 8, 2024
12 recorded votes, 4 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:
- Anne Brensley left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
A3. Board Appointments
Jointly with the Trust Fund Commission, appoint R. Fox to the Trust Fund Commission (TFC) with a term expiring with the close of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting
A. Gutbezahl (TFC) moved, seconded by B. Rothschild that the Select Board and Trust Fund Commission vote to appoint R. Fox to the Trust Fund Commission (TFC) with a term expiring with the close of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting.
Joint vote with the Trust Fund Commission (7-0-0). The roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl twice, once as a Select Board member ("SB") and once as a Trust Fund Commission member ("TFC"), and B. Rothschild of the Trust Fund Commission; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by A. Gutbezahl for the Trust Fund Commission and seconded by B. Rothschild, so no mover or seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl (TFC) moved, seconded by B. Rothschild that the Select Board and Trust Fund Commission vote to appoint R. Fox to the Trust Fund Commission (TFC) with a term expiring with the close of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl (SB), A. Gutbezahl (TFC) C. Martin, B. Rothschild and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 7-0-0.”
Appoint Rev. David O'Leary, to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2024
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint Rev. David O'Leary, to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2024. W. Whitney noted that Rev. O'Leary was unable to attend the meeting and that the Chair of the Wayland Housing partnership, Mary Antes, had expressed support for his appointment.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint Rev. David O'Leary, to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2024. W. Whitney noted that Rev. O'Leary was unable to attend the meeting and that the Chair of the Wayland Housing partnership, Mary Antes, had expressed support for his appointment. 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)
A6. 2024 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to: a)
Insert Article R. Rescind Unissued Debt into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article R. Rescind Unissued Debt into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. C. Martin asked to amend the total in the article text to $2.5 million.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article R. Rescind Unissued Debt into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. C. Martin asked to amend the total in the article text to $2.5 million. 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: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Insert Article S. Amend Chapter 43: Personnel Board of Town Code into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article S. Amend Chapter 43: Personnel Board of Town Code into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, as presented in the packet. C. Martin asked for clarification and made grammatical revisions to the language. M. McCall reported that he had been working with Town Counsel and the Personnel Board to resolve conflicts brought about by the passage of the Select Board-Town Manager Act. M. McCall reported that he had a legal opinion letter and draft language for the charge of the Personnel Board in light of the Select Board-Town Manager Act.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article S. Amend Chapter 43: Personnel Board of Town Code into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, as presented in the packet. C. Martin asked for clarification and made grammatical revisions to the language. M. McCall reported that he had been working with Town Counsel and the Personnel Board to resolve conflicts brought about by the passage of the Select Board-Town Manager Act. M. McCall reported that he had a legal opinion letter and draft language for the charge of the Personnel Board in light of the Select Board-Town Manager Act. 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: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Insert Article T. MBTA Communities Zoning into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to insert Article T. MBTA Communities Zoning into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, the Board discussed the need for the Planning Board to provide the Board with more information ahead of the next meeting.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to insert Article T. MBTA Communities Zoning into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, the Board discussed the need for the Planning Board to provide the Board with more information ahead of the next meeting. 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)
Insert Article U. Fire Department Staffing Study into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article U. Fire Department Staffing Study into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article U. Fire Department Staffing Study into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Insert Article V. Classification and Compensation Study for All Town Wage Scales into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article V. Classification and Compensation Study for All Town Wage Scales into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article V. Classification and Compensation Study for All Town Wage Scales into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Insert Article W. Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article W. Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article W. Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Insert article Solar Agreements for Town Properties into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert article Solar Agreements for Town Properties into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, C. Martin requested more information and suggested revisions to the article.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert article Solar Agreements for Town Properties into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, C. Martin requested more information and suggested revisions to the article. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Approved. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
Insert Article Y. To Adopt the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article Y. To Adopt the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, W. Whitney questioned if the code would apply to single family residences.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article Y. To Adopt the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, W. Whitney questioned if the code would apply to single family residences. 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)
A9. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of January 3, 2024
Approve the minutes of January 3, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the minutes of January 3, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: GutbezahlThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the minutes of January 3, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Approved. 3-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A13. Adjourn
Adjourn
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting. 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)
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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